After dealing with matters on Punk Hazard Island, Kusana and the others returned to the Land of Grass warship and continued toward the Dressrosa Kingdom.
However.
Compared to when they had arrived, Kuzan felt that the atmosphere aboard the ship... had changed a little?
After hesitating for a moment, he wondered whether, as an undercover agent—and now the Fleet Admiral—he should offer a small reminder.
After all, they might encounter the Beasts Pirates joining forces with Navy Headquarters this time!
Just as he was considering whether to remind them.
Then.
Suddenly.
His body trembled slightly, and Kuzan's expression immediately changed, only to quickly return to normal. After stretching, he stood up without revealing anything, speaking in his usual lazy tone. "I'm going to the restroom first!"
With that, under everyone's gaze, he turned and headed straight for the ship's restroom.
Not long after.
He arrived at the restroom inside the cabin and immediately answered the call.
Before he could speak, a familiar, steady voice came from the Den Den Mushi wearing a seagull cap. "How are things on your end?"
"Everything is still proceeding according to plan!" Upon hearing Fleet Admiral Sengoku's voice, Kuzan answered, then fell silent before saying, "Regarding the handling of Navy traitor Vigo..."
However.
Before he could finish.
"I know what you want to say. I am also furious that something like this happened, but..." Sengoku's Den Den Mushi interrupted him first. After letting out a long sigh, it continued in a stern tone, "As I said before... we must prioritize the bigger picture. We have more important tasks now!"
"..."
After hearing Fleet Admiral Sengoku's words, Kuzan fell silent briefly, then sighed as well. "I understand."
"...I'm sorry, but I still hope you can remain steadfast in the justice within your heart!" At this point,