In truth, Doflamingo had been able to awaken within a single day mainly because he had already completed 99% of the journey beforehand.
All Apophis could do was use socialist poi... concern to help him see that final step clearly.
Though taking a full day of beatings for that last step seemed like a loss, the reality was that most people remained stuck at that final step, unable to advance an inch.
So, Doflamingo had actually come out ahead.
Emmm... probably.
After leaving Plutos Island, Apophis changed identities and returned to Marine Headquarters.
After all, if he could still leisurely wander around outside after such a major incident, it would seem far too out of character for him.
Outside Marine Headquarters Central Hospital, Longinus happened to run into a certain monkey.
"Vice Admiral Borsalino, this is rare. You actually left G2 Branch?" Longinus asked with a smile.
"How rude, Major General Longinus." Borsalino looked utterly bewildered. "You make it sound like I'm always neglecting my duties."
"If the government hadn't urgently transferred you to guard Sabaody for a while, I wouldn't have expected to see you at Marine Headquarters before the end of the year." A calm, powerful voice came from behind them. It was Sengoku, the leader of Marine Headquarters' elderly supergroup, walking out of the hospital.
"Ohhh! Admiral Sengoku." Borsalino cried out strangely, showing not the slightest embarrassment. "At least leave me some dignity in front of my subordinate!"
Longinus, meanwhile, pondered in secret. That certain person who was always inseparable from Admiral Sengoku had not appeared. Was he still in the East Blue watching over his grandson?
Ignoring Borsalino's antics, Sengoku asked, "Are you two here to visit Kuzan as well?"
Longinus nodded. "How is Vice Admiral Kuzan?"
"It's nothing serious, but..." Sengoku shook his head and