Ch. 141Whoever Can Do It, Do It
Key Plot Points and Events
- Sengoku receives a mission to kill Morito, the alleged murderer of Celestial Dragon Angelina Palace.
- Kuzan and Borsalino, who pursued Morito first, return severely injured, with their warship lost.
- Sengoku decides to return to Marine Headquarters to treat Kuzan and Borsalino instead of pursuing Morito due to the uncertainty of catching him and the critical condition of the injured Admirals.
- Steel Bone Kong learns about Morito's strength and regrets not investigating the incident thoroughly.
- A Celestial Dragon calls Steel Bone Kong, pressuring him for results in the Angelina Palace case. Steel Bone Kong involves CP0 to investigate, wanting to distance the Navy from the matter.
Character Developments
- Sengoku: Shows strategic thinking and prioritizes the safety of his comrades over the mission, deciding to return to treat Kuzan and Borsalino.
- Steel Bone Kong: Realizes the severity of Morito's strength and regrets his past decision, showing a more introspective side.
- Celestial Dragon: Demonstrates arrogance and impatience, pressuring Steel Bone Kong for results.
Significant Themes
- Prioritizing comradeship over duty (Sengoku's decision to return).
- Regret and its consequences (Steel Bone Kong's realization).
- The power dynamic between the Navy and the Celestial Dragons (Steel Bone Kong's reluctance to deal with them).
Character Interactions
- Sengoku and Steel Bone Kong: Sengoku reports the situation to Steel Bone Kong, and they discuss possible solutions.
- Steel Bone Kong and the Celestial Dragon: Steel Bone Kong handles the Celestial Dragon's pressure, involving CP0 to investigate and distance the Navy from the matter.