The purple giant that burst through the wall instantly drew everyone's attention. Seeing this, the Marines finally stopped suppressing the emotions that had been building inside them, and cheers immediately erupted across the harbor.
"It's Warden Magellan!!!"
"We've won for sure! Attack!!!"
The Marines' shouts carried far and wide. Even Tsugikuni Yoriichi, who had already flown some distance away, heard the commotion from the harbor. He could not help turning back toward Impel Down. Seeing the elated Marines, a faint smile appeared on his face.
"Whoosh!"
A sharp whistle tore through the air above the Dawn warship. Tsugikuni Yoriichi descended swiftly from the sky and landed at the bow. The New Marines on deck immediately burst into cheers when they saw him return.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi had rarely "handled affairs" himself in recent years, leaving many matters within the New Marines to Issho and the others. Even so, in the eyes of the New Marines, he remained their pillar.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi's overwhelming strength was often the source of the New Marines' confidence.
The moment they saw Tsugikuni Yoriichi return to the ship, their hearts settled.
Standing at the bow, Tsugikuni Yoriichi quickly swept his gaze across the deck. Not seeing Kyros, he immediately spread out his Observation Haki. Before long, he sensed the presence of Kyros and Scarlet's family inside the cabins. He broke into a smile and called out to his subordinates on deck:
"Count heads."
"Officers at every level, check the people around you. Make sure no one is missing!"
"We're preparing to leave this place!!"
Tsugikuni Yoriichi's clear voice reached everyone's ears. One of the officers standing on deck smiled upon hearing him and replied:
"Everyone's been accounted for. We were just waiting for you to return!"
As the officer answered Tsugikuni Yoriichi, Issho and Kuma returned to