The long-distance conversation between Tsugikuni Yoriichi and Sengoku left the office quiet. No response came from Sengoku through the Den Den Mushi receiver for a long while.
Rosinante stood beside the desk, looking at Tsugikuni Yoriichi seated on the sofa with helplessness on his face.
"Those are truly heavy words."
After a long time, Sengoku let out a soft sigh from the other end of the line before hanging up. A busy tone came from the receiver.
Trafalgar Law sat on the sofa, staring at the Den Den Mushi in astonishment before looking at Tsugikuni Yoriichi with the same shocked expression. Though he was young, his experiences had made him unusually mature for his age.
When Rosinante reported to Sengoku, he had not deliberately avoided Yoriichi or Law. Law had heard every word of their conversation. With his young mind, he simply could not imagine that the Fleet Admiral of the Marines could speak so "calmly" with a former Admiral who had already "betrayed the Marines."
And judging by the Fleet Admiral's tone, it seemed he had actually been persuaded by this "traitor"?
Yoriichi noticed Law's gaze. He glanced at him, then looked at the faint white patches on his skin and asked Rosinante, "Rosinante, what's going on with this kid's skin?"
"Albinism?"
Hearing Yoriichi's question, Rosinante gently shook his head and explained, "No. If it were albinism, that would be good."
"This is Lead Platinum Disease."
"If he can't receive proper treatment, this child..."
When he mentioned Lead Platinum Disease, Rosinante's mood visibly darkened. A trace of panic also appeared on Law's face. He did not want too many people to know that he suffered from Lead Platinum Disease.
Under the World Government's propaganda, Lead Platinum Disease was a malignant contagious illness. The World Government had also sealed off