Sand Crocodile's Sky-High Bounty

"Whether to relocate Marine Headquarters can wait until the next Fleet Admiral takes office!"

"How are we supposed to deal with Cross Guild's rampant actions now?!"

"They've declared that they'll destroy the next Marine fortress!"

Sengoku the Buddha shot Akainu a cold look as the latter grew increasingly forceful.

Akainu already dared to give him attitude before he had even stepped down.

Sengoku did not dare imagine whether the dovish faction of the Marines would retain any standing after Akainu took office.

"Cross Guild wants the position of a Four Emperor? Then give it to them!"

"Crocodile and Byrnndi World want higher bounties? Give them that too!"

"Also, have the Marine fortresses in the New World strengthen their patrols in the outer seas. Once they spot Cross Guild's fleet, they are to immediately abandon the fortress and conduct a strategic retreat, preserving our remaining forces!"

Vice Admiral Tsuru, the Marines' chief staff officer, furrowed her brows tightly as she offered Sengoku the Buddha several suggestions.

"I will apply to the Five Elders to hold the Fleet Admiral battle with Aokiji ahead of schedule!"

"The Marines now need a Fleet Admiral who can lead them forward!"

Hearing Chief Staff Officer Tsuru's proposal for compromise, Akainu became even more dissatisfied and swept out of the Fleet Admiral's office.

Whatever Cross Guild asked for, they were just supposed to give it to them? What did they take the Marines for?!

But Akainu was not yet the Fleet Admiral, so he could not make the decision.

He only wanted to ascend to the position as soon as possible and carry out his iron-blooded plans.

In short: weakness would never be tolerated!!!

If not for his imminent fight with Aokiji over the position of Fleet Admiral, he truly wanted to lead troops into the New