Five Elders: As for the Fleet Admiral position, Sengoku... Hmm, Kizaru will serve as acting Fleet Admiral for now!

As for the Fleet Admiral position among the Five Elders, Sengoku... Hmm, Kizaru will serve as acting Fleet Admiral for now!

Mary Geoise, Power Hall.

Roars of rage erupted from inside the hall, causing the guards stationed outside to tremble involuntarily.

"What? How dare that bastard do such a thing? Not only did he interfere with Sebastian's execution of his duties, he even beat him into critical condition! Is he trying to rebel like that bastard Dragon?"

"Looks like we were far too lenient in giving him freedom!"

"He must receive the harshest punishment possible, or the government will lose all face!"

"First, a Marine Vice Admiral slaughtered a Celestial Dragon, and now a Fleet Admiral has violently resisted the law and even seriously injured the head of CP0! It's time to overhaul the Marines!"

Just then, the guards outside called out.

"Five Elders, Fleet Admiral Longinus requests an audience!"

"Hmph! He still has the nerve to come see us?" the long-haired Five Elder said with a cold snort. After pondering for a moment, he continued, "Let him in. I'd like to see what else he has to say."

Despite their words, the expressions on the five men's faces softened considerably.

In the end, even they had been frightened by the brutality of Longinus's methods this time. They all knew how great an influence Longinus wielded. If that man truly rebelled, the impact on the government would be immeasurable!

Therefore, once Longinus showed an attitude of backing down, they were more than willing to give him a way out.

Ultimately, Longinus had not been the one who killed the Celestial Dragon. His actions could also be explained as an overly intense reaction from a good-natured man who had been genuinely enraged!

Since it was Longinus, they were still willing to