Cook looked at everyone present. All of them were bandaged to some extent, so he kept things brief.
"First, let us solemnly mourn warden Columbus, Deputy warden Magellan, Deputy Chief Guard Dagama, Deputy Chief Jailer Benson Dait, and the 3,273 jailers who died heroically in this sudden incident."
Everyone fell silent. Even Shiryu of the Rain, cold and ruthless as he was, felt a heavy weight in his heart.
Had Cook and Sengoku not arrived in time, they would likely all have been finished.
With the formalities out of the way, Cook got straight to the point. "This time, I have been appointed acting warden of Impel Down in this crisis. I hope everyone will lend me their full support going forward."
"Rest assured! I, Shiryu of the Rain, will not hold anyone back." Pale-faced Shiryu replied, clenching his fist.
"I will certainly support warden Cook." Sadi also stated her position.
"I really want to be warden... Ah! No, no, I fully support warden Cook." Hannibal was as unreliable as ever.
Domino and Saludes had no objections either. The two of them were barely qualified even for the position of Chief Jailer, let alone warden.
As for Zachary, Gol John, and the others, they were Cook's trusted subordinates, so naturally they had no objections.
"Next, I will be making some minor adjustments to the positions within Impel Down." As Cook spoke, he looked toward Shiryu of the Rain. "Shiryu, your position remains unchanged, but you will also oversee Scorching Hell."
"Fine."
"Domino's position will remain unchanged. You will additionally oversee the surface port."
Domino saluted. "Understood, warden Cook."
Cook continued assigning duties. "Saludes will become Chief Jailer of Hunger Hell. Sadi will remain Chief Jailer of Beast Hell and additionally oversee Crimson Hell."
"Yes, Warden."
"Understood, Mr. Warden."
Cook then