Marineford, the Headquarters Building.
"Vice Admiral Tsuru, the Sabaody Archipelago garrison just called. They said the Gild Tesoro is still on the island and may attack them. They're requesting backup."
The office door swung open, and a communications officer looked grimly at Tsuru, who was at her desk.
"What?"
Tsuru set down her quill. Her usually composed face turned stern.
"Have Anka, Domir, and Canis prepare to leave for the Sabaody Archipelago in five minutes."
"Vice Admiral Tsuru, are you going to capture the Gild Tesoro yourself?"
The communications officer was slightly taken aback. After all, Tsuru hadn't left Marineford in half a year.
"Go and pass on the order!"
Tsuru nodded, then took a Den Den Mushi from her drawer and dialed.
Garp and Zephyr were both away, and even Sengoku had gone to the New World. To make sure the capture went smoothly, she would have to go after the Gild Tesoro herself.
She hadn't even considered sending another Vice Admiral.
The Gild Tesoro was simply too valuable.
"Buru~ Buru~"
"Hello!"
The call connected, and a deep, authoritative voice came through.
"Fleet Admiral Kong, the Gild Tesoro is still on the Sabaody Archipelago and may attack the garrison. I'm going there myself."
"Understood."
Kong didn't say much, simply agreeing.
He clearly understood how valuable the Gild Tesoro was.
Their offices were only two floors apart, but Tsuru couldn't be bothered to go report in person. One phone call was enough.
Though the Tsuru of the future would be white-haired and look like a frail old woman, she was actually a formidable fighter.
Tsuru was only around fifty now, still spirited and as powerful as ever.
Five minutes later, a huge warship manned almost entirely by women departed from Marineford's first port. A large crane was painted on its