This time, as the two great alliances went to war, the World Government did not miss the opportunity. They immediately dispatched the Marines to join the battle. Win or lose, they would first wear down the Marines' strength.
The high-ranking nobles of the World Government, the Celestial Dragons, were even calculating in their hearts that if the Marines lost, once the troops withdrew, they would immediately seize the three Admirals and other senior Marine officers 2.6, then dispatch their own trusted aides from Mary Geoise to take over the Marines.
The World Government's scheme was malicious to the extreme. The Marines had merely opposed their slaughter of innocent civilians, yet that alone had made the World Government harbor such vicious thoughts.
But their target was pirates, and based on their responsibility to protect the people, the Marines ultimately chose to obey orders and deploy.
Tsuru rested her chin on her hands, her gaze sweeping back and forth across the map. After a long while, her dry voice finally sounded. "Wait and see."
"Vice Admiral Tsuru, what if the pirates' clash causes damage to the surrounding islands?" a Vice Admiral asked anxiously.
Tsuru raised her gaze and glanced over Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru. "Then we'll draw our swords and help."
Can Catch, Catch; Can't Catch, Kill! ### Everyone immediately understood Tsuru's meaning. They would maintain their pursuit, closely monitor the battle, and if the clash between the two alliances threatened the surrounding islands, the Marines would step in to quell any disasters that might arise.
For example, tsunamis and earthquakes. If Aokiji, Akainu, and Kizaru joined forces, they could suppress such powerful natural disasters in minutes. This would not only allow the Marines to remain outside the conflict and preserve their strength, but also serve as a measure to protect civilians.