A Third Visit to the Holy Land! (Combined Chapter)

Sakazuki abruptly rose and left, but no one in the office was affected by it.

Everyone understood Sakazuki's character well. His reaction was, in fact, within their expectations.

He was someone with a distinct personality and a firm stance. When faced with people or matters he could not stand, he never hid his thoughts.

In Sakazuki's eyes, Sengoku, as Fleet Admiral of the Marines, making such a decision was naked betrayal. Although Sakazuki was deeply dissatisfied with the Celestial Dragons, he would never openly stand against them like Sengoku had.

Much less become Tsugikuni Yoriichi's assistant and accomplice.

"Magellan, go after him and have a look."

"You should not continue involving yourself in this matter either."

Sengoku glanced at Magellan beside him, pointed toward the office door, and spoke.

This was his personal decision. He did not want to drag the other two admirals down with him. Whether the plan succeeded or failed, he would inevitably lose his position as Fleet Admiral. If they successfully helped Tsugikuni Yoriichi eliminate the Celestial Dragons, Marine Headquarters would merge with the New Marines, and a new leadership group would inevitably be established with New Marines personnel as its backbone.

If Tsugikuni Yoriichi failed and the Celestial Dragons still retained control over Marine Headquarters, then Sengoku alone would be the one facing their reckoning.

Such a vast Marine Headquarters could not be left without powerful figures to guard it. Sakazuki and Magellan would surely continue to be valued by the Celestial Dragons. Even if the two had taken part, the Celestial Dragons could not possibly discard such formidable combat power based on mere suspicion.

As for the position of Fleet Admiral, it would most likely fall to Borsalino.

In the eyes of the Celestial Dragons, Borsalino appeared to be the cleanest of the three