When the Marine fleet arrived at Peach Blossom Island, all that awaited them was an empty cluster of pink buildings.
Thanks to Peach Blossom Island's notorious reputation, the soldiers aboard the warships were all somewhat reluctant to go ashore. If they happened to get contaminated by something impure, the punishment would be even more terrifying than death.
"Ah la la, we came up empty-handed again!" Aokiji sighed lazily.
"That's truly... such a shame!" Kizaru put on an exaggerated look of regret, then scratched his cheek with his index finger. "Since we won't be able to catch anyone, why don't we return to Marine Headquarters?"
"If we go back without doing anything, the blame for leaking the information will definitely be pinned on us." Longinus shook his head.
"Indeed, we mustn't underestimate how low those people can sink!" Although Aokiji was not particularly eager to take action, he knew that they at least could not give anyone an excuse to target them over this matter.
"All right, then." Kizaru shrugged. "Boss Longinus, do you have any ideas?"
"The Revolutionary Army is powerful. If we spread ourselves too thin, they may seize the opportunity to defeat us one by one." Longinus pondered for a moment. "How about this? I'll take one route, and the two of you take another. If you encounter the enemy, don't engage them directly. Try to delay them until government reinforcements or the other side arrives."
"You alone?" Aokiji asked in surprise.
"You should both know my ability. Even if I run into the main force of the Revolutionary Army, I can still protect myself." Longinus spoke calmly.
"Don't forget, our marshal is a genuine monster in the truest sense of the word!" Kizaru said with a crooked grin.
"Is that the ability that defeated Sakazuki? I know