A bright moon rose over the sea, its cold light casting a tranquil glow beneath the night sky.
At the entrance to the New World stood Marine Headquarters—New Marineford—beneath the Red Line.
A large number of warships were docked in the bay. The lights in one office still burned brightly, and the words "Absolute Justice" hung high upon the wall. The figure behind the desk, still handling official duties deep into the night, seemed somewhat lonely.
"I understand. Keep watching them for now."
Click.
Cigar smoke curled around Akainu's mouth as he hung up the Transponder Snail. His thumb slowly rubbed the pen in his hand, as though he were deep in thought.
After a moment of silence, his gaze turned toward Fujitora, the only one still in the office, seated on the sofa.
"The Straw Hat Crew has already entered Kaido's territory. Given the way they operate, along with the forces being gathered in Wano Country by the alliance of several members of the Worst Generation..."
"That place will soon become restless."
Akainu suddenly spoke in a low voice, seemingly asking for Fujitora's opinion.
Although Fujitora had not been in the Marines for long, he understood the Fleet Admiral's methods and temperament well enough. That single sentence was enough for him to see what Akainu intended.
But Wano Country's situation was far too complicated now, with too many forces involved. One wrong move could very easily develop into a large-scale war.
Fujitora's brows furrowed slightly as his thoughts grew heavy.
The Marines could not intervene lightly, but neither could they simply stand by and do nothing.
"After all, this concerns two Emperors of the Sea. The power gathered by Kid and the others in their alliance cannot be underestimated either. If war truly breaks out, it will likely require