Saint Jaygarcia Saturn had already made up his mind. Tsugikuni Yoriichi's strength had become something even the World Government could no longer ignore.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi had drawn his blade and killed a Holy Knights guard. That was an absolutely unforgivable crime. No matter what position Tsugikuni Yoriichi held within the Marines, it could not be forgiven.
Of course, those reasons were merely excuses Saint Jaygarcia Saturn used to comfort himself.
The main reason was that he sensed Tsugikuni Yoriichi was becoming uncontrollable. Even after learning that he was one of the Gorosei, Tsugikuni Yoriichi had still defied his decision.
At any other time, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn would have done everything possible to erase the incident's impact and quietly clean up Tsugikuni Yoriichi's mess.
But now, there was an opportunity!
With all the Holy Knights present, with Tsugikuni Yoriichi isolated and without aid, and with Marine Admiral Kizaru also here, this was the best chance to eliminate Tsugikuni Yoriichi, this uncontrollable factor!
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn lightly tapped his cane against the deck. His aura abruptly underwent a tremendous change, and a black six-pointed star array suddenly appeared beneath Saturn's feet.
Just as Saturn was about to transform and attack, Tsugikuni Yoriichi's expressionless face suddenly appeared before Saint Jaygarcia Saturn. The long blade in his hand slashed directly toward Saturn's neck.
He wants to attack?
Able to glimpse the short-term future, Tsugikuni Yoriichi had known what Saturn intended to do the instant the latter opened his eyes and looked at him.
Without the slightest hesitation, Tsugikuni Yoriichi chose to strike first!
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn only had time to raise his cane before his face. The long blade that had been aimed at Saint Jaygarcia Saturn's neck suddenly changed direction and slashed directly into his right arm.
The instant blood sprayed out, Haki