G-1 Branch's Hidden Measures

Concerned about his good friend Kuzan, Yaen, who was stationed at the G-1 Branch, continued to personally inquire about the relevant matters despite his injuries. He made no attempt to hide how firmly he trusted Kuzan's position, even directly communicating with Kuzan through a Den Den Mushi several times.

"Kuzan, I estimate that your suspicions will soon be completely cleared. Don't be anxious. Some things are beyond even Fleet Admiral Sengoku's control."

Yaen spoke with Kuzan while writing a document.

Kuzan's calm voice rang out from the Den Den Mushi.

"Yeah, I understand. After all, there really shouldn't be anyone else on the sea besides me who possesses the ability to freeze the ocean like that, so it's only natural that I would be suspected..."

After a pause, Kuzan said with a hint of helplessness, "But no matter how thoroughly they investigate my position and my justice, the result will be the same in the end. That Caius's ability to pry into other people's emotions and thoughts is truly loathsome."

"Yeah, I agree. I understand how you feel." Yaen spoke in an approving tone, secretly counting himself lucky.

Without any awareness of Caius's ability, it truly was impossible to guard against.

"The thing is, even though Caius couldn't find anything wrong with me, Fleet Admiral Sengoku still won't allow me to leave Marineford. He even ordered Sakazuki and Borsalino to remain in Marineford on standby at all times..."

At this point, Kuzan's dissatisfaction was almost completely undisguised.

Yaen actually understood very clearly why the World Government and Fleet Admiral Sengoku were treating Kuzan with such caution.

Compared with Borsalino's speed and Sakazuki's explosive power, Kuzan's ability to freeze the ocean could be called strategic-level.

Previously, Kuzan had relied on his own power to freeze the ocean continuously across an extremely