Tsuru, known as the Chief of Staff, clasped her hands beneath her chin and pondered for a moment before saying, "Marine Headquarters' forces should not be deployed so lightly again. Ronglin has always been a thorn in the Celestial Dragons' side, and Mary Geoise has sent CP0 after him many times. We can pass the information to Mary Geoise and let them handle this matter."
Sengoku frowned slightly. Although he agreed with Tsuru's method, it would look to outsiders as though the Marines had backed down, which would harm public trust.
"Don't forget, Mary Geoise represents the World Government. They are better suited than us to demonstrate the importance of upholding the law and protecting people's rights!" Seeing Sengoku hesitate, Tsuru spoke again. "In this matter, Ronglin is practically seizing land under the Celestial Dragons' rule. It is more appropriate for the Celestial Dragons to act."
The entire world belonged to the World Government. Any act of carving out territory was like cutting flesh from the World Government. Tsuru's words instantly won Sengoku over.
"Fine! We'll do it that way. Let's throw this conflict to the Celestial Dragons!" Sengoku made the final decision.
In a small town on the edge of the Lodun Islands, Ronglin gathered all his officers under his command for the first time.
On the sea outside the town, Ronglin's warships spread out in formation, surrounding the entire town. The residents, seeing such a massive display for the first time, were too terrified to leave their homes. The town's administrator was promptly kicked out by Ronglin and sent to report to Duke Lodun.
Ronglin sat in the seat of honor, with Jinbe to his left and Jazz to his right. The officers sat in two rows, while behind them were all the captain-level figures from the fleet.