Just as Zephyr had said, once he decided to lead his students away from Navy Headquarters and oppose the World Government, there was no way they could return.
And the World Government, which ruled these seas, could not possibly do nothing after Zephyr and the others returned.
What if other Marines followed their example?
They had defected, yet received no punishment?!
How would the World Government have any face left to rule these seas then?
Even if Zephyr eventually expressed his remorse to the World Government, appearing before a military tribunal was unavoidable.
And by then... Zephyr might not face severe punishment because of his past merits and status, but the students who had defected alongside him likely would not be so fortunate.
Therefore, leaving was indeed the best choice for them!
And Edward Weevil... if Zephyr returned, they would no longer be able to make a move against him.
After all, he was one of the Shichibukai the World Government had just selected!
Not much time had passed. If the Navy killed him just like that, would that not be a slap in the World Government's face?
Of course~
That was what an old friend thought.
But as the Grand Inspector of the Navy, he had to say... if Zephyr died, it would be best for Navy Headquarters and the World Government!
After all, Zephyr's identity was simply too special!
Thus, unsurprisingly...
When Sengoku returned to the Navy and had not even had time to catch his breath, Lieutenant General Danzo, the Anbu Minister fully responsible for this operation, came straight to him.
"Why didn't you kill him on the spot?"
Danzo, who had already been promoted, seemed far more confident now. No longer as nervous as when he had first arrived in the Navy, he stared solemnly at