"Why didn't you send anyone to rescue him?!"
Upon returning to headquarters, Akainu was immediately greeted by a troublesome visitor: Colonel Ain, user of the Rewind-Rewind Fruit.
Akainu fell silent for a moment, then said firmly, "This is the best course of action! I believe that even Ron himself wouldn't want us to act so recklessly."
With a major battle imminent, whether they sent a squad deep into enemy territory or launched a fierce assault to close the distance, they could end up surrounded by the enemy and suffer devastating casualties.
This was a blatant scheme!
Akainu believed Oric was capable of doing something like this.
"But... he'll die!"
Ain said anxiously.
Captured by the enemy and taken back to their headquarters—there was no need to imagine what Ron would face.
"Shut up, Ain!"
Before Akainu could answer, an angry roar suddenly came from outside the door.
The two turned around. The crease in Akainu's brow eased slightly as he nodded at the newcomer. "Mr. Zephyr."
The newcomer was Zephyr, who had rarely appeared in public since retiring. He had just reached the office door and happened to hear Ain's words, immediately storming inside in fury.
Looking at the stunned Ain, Zephyr said angrily, "What do you take the Navy's resolve for?"
"No matter who it is, we have all prepared ourselves to die!"
"What makes Ron so special?"
"This is an insult to him, an insult to the countless men and women of the Navy, and an insult to justice!"
"Teacher..."
Biting her lower lip slightly, Ain clenched her hands tightly.
"I know, I understand... but!"
"Don't worry, Colonel Ain. I believe Master will be fine."
At that moment, someone stepped out from behind Zephyr. Koby wore a calm smile as he comforted Ain.
"Though I'm willing to trust