Mary Geoise.
Just days ago, the Gorosei had reached a consensus on how to deal with Tsugikuni Yoriichi and his New Marines. Yet only a few days later, the situation had changed once again.
And this change had not been brought about by Tsugikuni Yoriichi and his New Marines, but by Marine Headquarters, which they believed they had firmly under their control.
At daybreak, Sengoku, the current Fleet Admiral, quietly shared his thoughts with Kong, the Commander-in-Chief of the World Government's armed forces.
No one knew what the two had discussed. In any case, Kong, who had not involved himself in the specific affairs of the Marines or the World Government for years, was persuaded by Sengoku and personally came to the Holy Land.
"What did you call us here for?"
"You should know that the four of us are very busy. Gathering specifically to meet you is already giving you tremendous face."
"If you have something to say, say it quickly."
Inside one of Pangea Castle's grand halls, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn met with Kong alongside the other four Gorosei, excluding Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro.
The moment they met, a trace of impatience appeared on Saint Saturn's face as he urged him on.
Though Kong held the title of Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, the World Government's only truly formidable military force was the Marines. The other two branches existed in name only. As their Commander-in-Chief, Kong was effectively half-retired.
Moreover, Kong's foundation, Marine Headquarters, had long since fallen under Sengoku's control. A large portion of the Marines' upper ranks were Sengoku's comrades from the same generation. The highest-end combat power, the three Admirals, were all Zephyr's disciples, and Zephyr was one of Sengoku's closest partners.
Sengoku's control over Marine Headquarters was now even stronger than Kong's had been during