The Empress's Shock and Fury (13)

After a stretch of grueling missions that left them unable to tell day from night, Marine Headquarters welcomed a group of people who fundamentally changed the attitude of every soldier.

They were the Shichibukai!

"Pirate Empress" Boa Hancock.

"Thirteenth Pillar of the Pappug Pirates," Lao G.

"Righteous Man," "Fujitora" Issho.

"Surgeon of Death" Trafalgar Law.

As Shichibukai who had signed the government's "Shichibukai Treaty," regardless of what they thought privately, they still arrived at Marine Headquarters on time upon receiving the government's summons, ready to face the coming war.

"I heard you suffered at her hands, Vice Admiral Momonga?"

Ron looked amusedly at the dark-faced purple-haired man beside him and teased, "Have you been single so long that you're getting restless?"

"..."

Momonga shot him a displeased glare, then turned away without saying anything.

However, as he turned his head, Ron clearly noticed two peach-red patches appear on the dark face of this veteran Marine officer, who had once been something of an instructor to him. Was he... embarrassed?

Holy shit!

Σ(д;)!

Ron stared at him in horror and disbelief.

Vice Admiral Momonga, the cold-hearted "stalk" enthusiast!

This won't end well for you two!

"Hm? Hasn't 'Knight of the Sea' Jinbe arrived yet?"

Lao G turned and swept his gaze across the sparsely occupied office. After pausing briefly on the other remaining Shichibukai, he turned back and asked.

"Oh, he violated the treaty and refused the government's summons. He's already been sent to Impel Down to await trial, so there's no need to concern yourselves with him."

Hearing that, Ron raised an eyebrow.

"..."

I understand the reasoning, but what's with that casual attitude, like you're discussing what snacks to have with drinks?!

Lao G looked horrified.

That was Jinbe, one of the Shichibukai!

By seniority, he was an old