"Damn it!"
Momousagi was still a member of the disciplined Marines, and she couldn't disobey her superior's orders.
Though deeply unwilling, Momousagi still forced herself to stop and deactivate her Devil Fruit ability.
She fell from the sky, still gazing coldly at Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen knew that Momousagi must have received orders from her superiors.
Just then, he saw Momousagi toss a Den Den Mushi over to him.
"The Five Elders,"
Sarutobi Hiruzen said playfully,
"Looks like the people you sent weren't strong enough..."
"Too bad you didn't send an Admiral."
The Five Elders snorted, and an aged, authoritative voice came through.
"Sarutobi Hiruzen!"
"Whatever your intentions are, remember the terms you agreed to!"
"And you'll have to come to Mary Geoise for the formalities of your appointment as a Shichibukai."
"As a Shichibukai, you have the privilege of plundering countries that aren't affiliated with the World Government, but you must not follow Crocodile's example!"
"Of course, if you refuse to behave..."
The Five Elders' voice carried a note of menace.
"Next time, we'll send an Admiral!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled indifferently.
"As long as the World Government honors the terms, there won't be a problem."
"And one more thing..."
"Crocodile is working for me now. I hope you won't make things difficult for him."
The Five Elders said nothing more, only issuing a warning.
"You'd better make sure your terms hold up to scrutiny."
"Or you'll face a price you can't afford!"
With that, the Five Elders had no intention of saying anything else to Sarutobi Hiruzen and hung up.
Sarutobi Hiruzen returned the Den Den Mushi to Momousagi and smiled.
"Looks like you won't get the chance to capture me today, Miss Momousagi..."
By then, Momousagi's hostility had faded. Knowing she had once again been made