The battle on the sea finally ended. Wreckage still billowing with thick smoke floated across the surface, but everyone knew that once it sank to the ocean floor, every trace of this battle would vanish without a trace.
Uchiha Hiko floated above the sea like a deity, watching the brief battle gradually settle. The surviving Pirates in the water were fished out by the fish-men, bound up, and dragged toward Dressrosa.
In the distance, the Germa Army ultimately chose to withdraw quietly without making any excessive moves. Uchiha Hiko found that rather regrettable. He had actually hoped the Germa Army would do something reckless, giving him an excuse to meddle in the North Blue's affairs.
Seeing that everything had settled, Hiko lightly drifted down toward a nearby warship.
The leading Vice Admiral on the warship immediately strode over and bowed to Hiko. "Thank you for lending us your aid, Your Excellency. On behalf of all Marine officers and soldiers, I offer you our gratitude!"
Hiko took a look and realized he did not recognize this Vice Admiral at all. He clearly was not one of those elite Vice Admirals from Marine Headquarters. He must have been promoted at some point, and his strength was utterly ordinary. No wonder Jack had chased him around like that.
"Where's Momousagi?" Hiko asked, looking around. "I remember Momousagi was leading the team just a few days ago! We're friends, so call her over!"
The Vice Admiral said dejectedly, "Vice Admiral Momousagi returned to Marine Headquarters after completing the handover yesterday. If Vice Admiral Momousagi had been here, how could she have allowed those Pirates to act so arrogantly? My strength was simply insufficient. I have disgraced the Marines."
The moment Hiko heard that Momousagi was absent, he understood why the Marines had been chased