The Knights of God Make Their Grand Entrance!

When he was driven out of the Chamber of Power at the speed of light, Sengoku looked completely bewildered.

Wasn't he just discussing the matter of "the Neo Marine Headquarters Admiral Fujitora Issho" with the Gorosei?

The talks have gone on for a while now, but no concrete solution has been reached.

Was he, the former "Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters," simply sent away?

'The Gorosei... how strange...'

Sengoku turned around and looked back at the Chamber of Power, whose doors were now closed, his brows furrowing deeply.

'I have never seen the Gorosei look so flustered and hurried...'

It was as if some vengeful ghost was chasing after the Gorosei...

'Is the New Marines really putting so much mental pressure on the Gorosei?'

Sengoku's expression was quite subtle.

As Fleet Admiral, he was certainly qualified to know much about the dark forces hidden behind the World Government.

For example, Sengoku was very clear that the Gorosei's strength was actually no less than that of the Admiral.

Moreover, the Gorosei possess very unique abilities.

At least according to Kizaru's previous reports, creatures like Marcus Saint Mars are terrifying beings who could survive having their hearts pierced and their skulls blown apart.

The New Marines's high-end combat capabilities are very strong, and are even catching up with the "Old Marines".

But for a World Government with its vast resources and power, the overall strength of the New Marines... seems rather underwhelming, doesn't it?

All in all.

The advantage is in my hands!

So why were the Gorosei behaving so strangely?

After pondering for a long time, Sengoku still couldn't come up with an answer, so he could only shake his head and give up on the matter.

It's probably because of something else...

Sengoku, considering that there were still many things to deal with in Marineford, decided not to wait any longer and turned to leave.

Just as Sengoku was about to leave Pangea Castle, a tall and burly figure walked towards him.

The other person was dressed in a dark uniform, with a white overcoat draped over his back, and a high-quality Famous Sword hanging at his left waist.

What's most striking is the other person's unusual beard and hair style.

The long, white hair formed a pair of straight spikes on either side of the head, with a tall, curved tuft of hair above it, which, together with the other person's equally curved white beard, formed a crescent moon.

Such a unique design is nowhere to be found in the entire Mary Geoise.

Sengoku recognized the other party's identity at a glance.

Celestial Dragons Figarland Gringu, Supreme Commander of the Knights of God.

Human beings are born unequal.

Even among the Celestial Dragons, the World Nobles, this phenomenon of "inequality" exists.

Ordinary Celestial Dragons, High-Ranking Celestial Dragons, Highest-Ranking Celestial Dragons...

The hierarchy within the Celestial Dragons is also very strict...

Just like the Saint Gringu who appeared before the Sengoku at this moment.

As the supreme commander of the Knights of God, he even has the authority to execute other Celestial Dragons!

This power is comparable to that of the Gorosei.

But the Knights of God are ultimately just an internal organization of the Celestial Dragons.

Sengoku knew of the existence of Saint Gringu, but he had little interaction with him.

Upon seeing the other party suddenly appear, Sengoku simply maintained the most basic courtesy and nodded in acknowledgment.

"Saint Gringu."

Figarland Saint Gringu gave Sengoku a brief glance, said nothing, and simply ignored the Fleet Admiral.

If the Marine who appeared in Pangea Castle at this moment were Garp, Saint Gringu would have exchanged a few words with him.

After all, Saint Gringu and Garp were "comrades-in-arms" during the God Valley Incident.

But the Sengoku?

We're really not that close.

The Sengoku didn't seem to care about Saint Gringu's cold attitude.

Celestial Dragons, huh...

The vast majority of them are incredibly arrogant.

The Sengoku was already used to it.

'However... the Gorosei were so flustered just now... and then Saint Gringu suddenly appeared... so there must be some serious problem within the Celestial Dragons' ranks...'

While the Sengoku was harboring its own agenda, it maintained a calm and collected demeanor on the surface.

'It would be best if more Celestial Dragons died!'

With this in mind, Sengoku headed to the bubble cage located on the edge of Mary Geoise, intending to use it to reach the red port below and then return to Marine Headquarters.

After a period of time.

Sengoku successfully returned to the Marine Headquarters.

However, as soon as he stepped into the headquarters building, he discovered that there was a very peculiar atmosphere permeating the building.

In the past, many naval personnel would greet him with generous and enthusiastic salutes upon seeing him, the Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters, but now many of them look at him with a strange gaze.

What happened?

Sengoku's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained impassive.

Only after arriving at the Fleet Admiral's Office did Sengoku hurriedly try to find someone to confirm the situation.

But before he could call for help, there was a knock on the door of the Fleet Admiral's Office.

Immediately afterwards, Chief Strategist Tsuru Vice Admiral the Marine Headquarters, walked in.

What made Sengoku somewhat relieved was that A-He's gaze towards him remained unchanged from before.

"Ah He, you're here! I just happened to have something I wanted to ask you."

"Yes, I also happen to have something to report to you."

Vice Admiral Tsuru nodded, as if he had guessed Sengoku's thoughts, and spoke directly.

"You must have noticed the unusual atmosphere inside headquarters, right?"

"Just as you went to Mary Geoise to see the Gorosei, quite a few people left headquarters."

Have you left?

Sengoku's expression froze for a moment.

A thought that made him feel extremely uneasy flashed through his mind.

"You mean 'leave'...?"

As Sengoku finished speaking, he suddenly felt his throat go dry.

"They probably didn't go to the New World, did they?"

The New World is now the territory of the New Marines.

Members of the Old Marines left Marineford for the New World.

What their goal was, even someone as young as Sengoku could figure out with the seagull hat on his head!

Abandon the Old Marines and join the New Marines!

These guys can't possibly be that fast, right?

"It seems you haven't lost your composure yet, that's good."

Vice Admiral Tsuru said calmly.

"Those people really do want to go to the New World."

Sengoku immediately felt a chill run down his spine.

The Gorosei have not yet made their final decision.

The World Government's final order has not yet been issued.

So many people from Marine Headquarters chose to rush into the New World without hesitation...

What does this mean?

This represents yet another major dereliction of duty by the Fleet Admiral!

Sengoku held his forehead, also trying to hide his unpleasant expression.

"Ah He, why are you so sure?"

"Of course, it's because I also want to go to the New World."

Vice Admiral Tsuru used the most indifferent tone to utter the most damaging words.

"I also want to see what a pure navy, unpolluted by the World Government, would be like."

Vice Admiral Tsuru believed in [pure justice].

But she knew far too much about the darkness and corruption within the World Government...

How can you build a good navy by associating with these insects?

Only.

Over the past thousands of years.

The ocean has always looked like this.

The navy has always been a tool of violence for World Government.

Despite Vice Admiral Tsuru's disapproval of the World Government's darkness and evil.

But are there any other forces on the high seas that are "cleaner" than the World Government?

In this vast ocean where everyone is competing to be the worst.

Where can you find "pure justice"?

Some of them are just pursuing a "justice of getting by" attitude...

But the situation is different now.

Those two guys, Zephyr and Kuzan, have created a "New Marines".

Before the Sengoku period connected with the New World.

Vice Admiral Tsuru has already contacted Zephyr directly!

Therefore, Vice Admiral Tsuru was more aware of the development of the New Marines than Sengoku.

Vice Admiral Tsuru even knew about the New Marines's future development plans!

A major task currently facing the New Marines is to completely eradicate the Pirate Emperor of the New World!

For any navy officer who truly believes in [justice].

Defeating pirates, especially Great Pirate of the Pirate Emperor's caliber, is something that absolutely cannot be refused.

So.

Vice Admiral Tsuru wasn't lying.

She genuinely wanted to go to the New World and join the New Marines!

Sengoku looked up in disbelief, staring at Vice Admiral Tsuru in utter horror.

"Ah He... you... you're not joking, are you?"

Do you think I like to joke around?

"I don't like it... no!"

Sengoku shook his head vigorously, as if he were a blind student who had discovered a key point (?).

"Ah He, aren't you still here? You—"

At this point, another idea suddenly came to Sengoku.

"You... you didn't come here to say goodbye, did you?"

Is Ah He really leaving?

Is the Chief of Marine Headquarters really leaving?

Sengoku's thoughts were in turmoil.

Fortunately, Vice Admiral Tsuru's timely reply warmed his heart.

"No."

Vice Admiral Tsuru sighed.

"Sigh, I've decided to stay in the end."

"Really?"

Sengoku's eyes lit up, and like a child, his hopeful gaze was fixed on Vice Admiral Tsuru's face.

"You're staying?"

Of course... because that's Zephyr's mission...

The words hovered on Vice Admiral Tsuru's lips several times, but she didn't say them aloud; instead, she phrased them differently.

"Yes, because I have other work to do at Marineford."

For example, winning over the hearts and minds of the New Marines... and so on.

Vice Admiral Tsuru is quite suited for this kind of work.

Because her [Washy Washy Fruit] can wash away the impurities in people's hearts, making them more pure.

A purely naval force.

A righteous navy.

Why would they choose to stay in Marineford instead of heading to the New World to support the New Marines?

However, Vice Admiral Tsuru did not intend to explain these points in detail to Sengoku.

The other party was, after all, the Old Marines's Marine Headquarters Fleet Admiral.

Vice Admiral Tsuru felt that a pitiful, thick barrier had already formed between her and Sengoku.

"Ah He..."

Sengoku was completely unaware of Vice Admiral Tsuru's thoughts; he only felt a sense of relief.

It's so good that the Chief of Staff didn't run away!

Who left?

Let me pick two glaring examples to discuss...

Vice Admiral Tsuru thought for a moment and then uttered two names.

"Onigumo, and Doberman."

"Lieutenant- Vice Admiral?"

The Sengoku once again felt a wave of shock wash over them.

"Did the Vice Admiral also leave headquarters directly?"

And if the Sengoku is not mistaken...

Both Onigumo and Doberman belong to the type of navy with a tough style—in fact, they are hawkish navy.

When it comes to fighting pirates, the hawkish navy is much more proactive than the dovish navy.

Considering the situation the New Marines faces in the New World...

The fact that Onigumo and Doberman were so eager to leave doesn't seem so unacceptable.

Yeah, right!

Two Marine Vice Admiral have "defected" in such a short time.

If only it took a little longer.

Sengoku couldn't even bear to imagine what might happen in Marineford.

Next year...

No, a few years later...

Could it be that he's the only remaining Fleet Admiral Marineford?

First update.

There's more to come.

It will probably be late.