The vast council chamber fell into dead silence.
Seeing Chaton's livid, stiff expression, the Marine officers present fell silent.
Those standing closer even subconsciously edged farther away.
After all, whether it was the World Military Draft or the killing of Shiki, Qin Yu's performance in the battle had been utterly beyond reproach.
Moreover, just as Momousagi had said, anyone unconvinced could challenge Fujitora and Green Bull.
Now, not only had Chaton contributed little on the battlefield, he was also gossiping behind everyone's backs. It truly left a bad taste in everyone's mouths.
"Enough. Everyone, take your seats. We're all tired. We'll discuss the other matters after Laxus arrives," a deep voice rang out.
Soon, Sengoku entered with Garp, Tsuru, and Akainu.
When they saw the three newly added chairs, only Akainu's expression darkened slightly. Everyone else had already taken their seats.
Akainu was unwilling to accept it, but he still dropped into his own chair.
For a moment, Chaton was the only one left standing in the enormous council chamber, conspicuously alone.
"Chaton, I heard what you said earlier as well." After taking his seat, Sengoku raised an eyebrow and said, "Momousagi was right. According to the agreement we made before, if you have objections to the World Military Draft, you may challenge Fujitora and Green Bull. We can act as witnesses."
"However, I hope you think this through. You are indeed strong, and after obtaining a Zoan Devil Fruit, your strength improved considerably. But the two people Laxus brought back this time are monsters!"
Monsters?
Hearing that description from Fleet Admiral Sengoku himself, and recalling everything that had happened during the Summit War, quite a few people felt a chill run down their spines.
Facing Devil Fruit powers so absurd they could overturn heaven and earth with a mere