The Beginning of the War

Of course, on the eve of war, Fleet Admiral Sengoku had to set an example as a Marine admiral, constantly maintaining confidence in victory. But in truth, beneath the grief he had been unconsciously drowning in over the sacrifice of his beloved son, Fleet Admiral Sengoku's heart had already given a jolt, and he inexplicably sensed a trace of something amiss.

Although the Marine Headquarters' assembled forces were still far superior to the Whitebeard Pirates on the surface, even if Roger's remaining followers truly showed themselves, Fleet Admiral Sengoku was still confident that he could secure victory.

However, the unknown whereabouts and strange movements of the Red-Haired Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates had undoubtedly cast an inexplicable gloom over the war that was about to erupt.

At once, Fleet Admiral Sengoku pondered for a moment before making some minor emergency adjustments to the battle-force arrangements during the meeting. He had Instructor Zephyr, Vice Admiral Garp, and himself guard the execution platform together, while ordering Admiral Kuzan and Admiral Borsalino, the main combat forces, to conserve sufficient strength at all times in preparation for any attacks that might appear, as well as...

The Shichibukai!!!

Now that the incident of Yaen's death had occurred, almost the entire Navy High Command harbored considerable wariness toward the most suspicious Shichibukai.

Thus, while Marine Headquarters had no choice but to borrow the Shichibukai's strength, it also had to divert a considerable amount of energy and combat power to guard against them.

"Sengoku is right. Especially that Skull Emperor. That man... is extremely suspicious..."

Vice Admiral Tsuru slightly furrowed her brows as she spoke.

"I carefully investigated Vice Admiral Yaen's words and actions before his sacrifice. He remained vigilant toward that fellow called the 'Skull Emperor' almost constantly. It's very likely that Vice Admiral Yaen