Kizaru had already arrived at the center of the Grand Line. He stood on a Marine warship, with Storobel behind him. Wearing his usual lecherous expression, Kizaru said, "We've reached the waters around Jaya Island. I'm going to visit a friend."
Storobel said, "Vice Admiral Borsalino, thank you for this time. You protected us."
Kizaru's mouth twitched. "It wasn't your fault. The Kozuki Pirates are too powerful, and they appear and disappear like ghosts. I never even saw them. Even when they attacked CP9's initial island, I never caught sight of their movements. It's truly terrifying."
The World Government's Gorosei held Storobel accountable and wanted Sengoku to deal with him properly. Sengoku repeatedly apologized to the Gorosei, saying it was his own failure. Kizaru also explained the situation to the Gorosei, saying that Kozuki Bull-Horse might be a great expert from Wano Country who had obtained Kaido's power. Only then did the Gorosei stop pursuing the matter.
At the Holy Land, the Gorosei harshly reprimanded Sakazuki. They said, "The five of us held you in very high regard. Is this how you repay us? We will soon be selecting Marine Admirals, and this is how you perform? Can the World Government trust you?"
Akainu wore a solemn expression. "I won't disappoint you again. I will utterly destroy that Marine traitor, Dragon."
Saint Saturn said sternly, "Sakazuki, work hard. Next time, we will let you succeed to the position of Marine Headquarters Admiral."
Akainu said seriously, "Lord Gorosei, we Hawk Faction Marines are the most righteous Marines."
The Gorosei all said, "Sakazuki, your ideological awareness is excellent. You may leave." Akainu then departed with Onigumo. The Gorosei merely wanted to test Sakazuki's loyalty to the World Government. Next, they would prepare to select Marine Admirals.
After Sakazuki left, the Gorosei began