Sengoku couldn't be bothered to say more to the pirates. He knew that aside from Jinbe, they were all unruly and difficult to reason with.
Besides, the Summit War didn't depend on these men actually fighting. They only needed to be there as a deterrent.
The most important thing was still the Navy's top fighters.
Speaking of top fighters, Sengoku looked at Garp, who had been silent all along, his expression somewhat gloomy.
Sengoku had faith in Garp's principles and didn't think he would do anything rash.
But Garp, one of their top fighters, was effectively out of commission.
"You can only stay in Marineford until the war begins..."
Sengoku gave them his final notice.
"We'll arrange accommodations for you."
After all, this was the Red Line, very close to both the World Government and the Celestial Dragons. Naturally, these dangerous people had to be kept under control.
"Meeting adjourned."
After speaking, Sengoku promptly left, clearly unwilling to linger.
Sarutobi Hiruzen also prepared to leave.
But when he reached the meeting room's entrance—
"Hmm?!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned as he watched his arm rise almost against his will.
He immediately grew alert, and Armament Haki covered his entire body.
With Armament Haki blocking it, the Devil Fruit ability naturally became ineffective.
Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced sideways and caught sight of transparent threads drifting through the air.
Bang!
A violent burst of force erupted, instantly cracking the meeting room floor. Then came Doflamingo's sinister laughter.
"What is it... mysterious boy?"
Doflamingo's sunglasses slipped down, revealing a smug, provocative gaze.
"Planning to attack without cause at Navy Headquarters?!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen, his body coated in Armament Haki, threw a punch at Doflamingo, but the blow was blocked by tough, transparent threads.
The clash of their strength sent every chair in the meeting room tumbling.
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