All Bark and a Soft Heart

"Little Tsuru."

Sengoku glanced at Tsuru, who was watching the sea, and said with a chuckle, "Doflamingo's defeat was a surprise, but surely it wasn't enough to make you come all this way."

With Fujitora there, what trouble could a defeated Doflamingo possibly cause?

"That's what I should be asking you, Inspector." Tsuru glanced at Sengoku, her expression calm. "Why did you come along?"

Sengoku fell silent for a moment, then changed the subject. "Fair point. He's the pirate you've been chasing all this time, after all."

"You told me to chase him."

"Ahahaha! Did I?"

When Tsuru let the matter drop, Sengoku laughed and said, "Want some Rice Crackers?"

"No."

Tsuru looked back out to sea, her eyes troubled. "You'd better think about what you're going to say when we get there."

As one of Sengoku's closest comrades, Tsuru knew exactly why the old man was going to Dressrosa.

Sengoku's hand paused as he offered her the snack. Then he turned toward the sea. "I'll figure it out when we get there."

So I couldn't hide it from her after all.

No surprise. She is the Marines' chief strategist.

Tsuru nodded. "Have you read the report they submitted?"

"I'm practically retired. What right do I have to read their reports?"

"Say that to me again and I'll throw you off the ship," Tsuru said irritably.

No right?

If a former Marine Marshal wanted to read a report, who would dare stop him?

Would Sakazuki?

Sengoku chuckled. "I wasn't lying. I really haven't read it."

"Then read it now."

Tsuru took a report from inside her coat and tossed it to Sengoku.

Sengoku took it and read it carefully. Then he frowned. "You mean... the man who held his own against Issho?"

He had looked into Sunglasses Man before.

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