The moment news broke that Kizaru had been promoted to admiral, Sengoku sent him out on a mission.
A promotion ceremony?
It was as if that step had been automatically skipped.
Still, it was understandable.
If they held a promotion ceremony now, how would the pacifist admirals feel?
Besides, Sengoku was in no mood to hold a promotion ceremony for Kizaru.
The news that Aokiji had been suspended soon reached Zephyr's ears.
This time, Zephyr did not go looking for Sengoku.
Zephyr could also see that Sengoku was hiding something.
Moreover, Zephyr did not go looking for Tsuru.
Even if Tsuru knew the truth, she would still side with Sengoku.
Thus, Zephyr once again came to Sabaody Archipelago. The person he trusted most right now was still Victor.
Although Victor's methods were extreme, Zephyr could understand him.
Losing his parents at the age of ten had dealt Victor a tremendous blow.
However, compared with Sengoku, Victor was much more honest.
Inside Victor's villa.
Victor had recently been spending all his time with Kuina, Sabo, and the others.
He stayed with the children longer, letting them grow closer to him.
It was an investment in emotional value.
Just like raising pets, it required investing enough time.
Stella came to Victor's side. "Lord Victor, Lord Zephyr is here."
"Hmm." Victor put down the wooden sword in his hand and told Sabo and the others to continue training on their own.
Victor went outside the villa to wait for Zephyr.
"Teacher Zephyr," Victor said to him.
"Hmm." Zephyr answered, then entered the villa with Victor.
Victor and Zephyr crossed the villa's courtyard and saw the children inside, all of them training earnestly.
They were the future of the Marines.
Zephyr and Victor entered the study.
After setting down the refreshments, Stella smiled and