Three?
Three of the Five Elders had come at once!
Even Sengoku and Garp, who had served Marine Headquarters for most of their lives, were utterly shocked.
To their knowledge, there had only ever been one occasion when three of the Five Elders had traveled together.
That was decades ago, after the battle of God Valley had ended, when three Five Elders arrived late to clean up the aftermath.
However, the battle of God Valley had involved far too much, including the Rocks Pirates, whose ranks were filled with powerful figures. It was completely different from the current situation of encircling and suppressing Laxus.
When Shiki had declared war, Blackbeard Teach had turned against them, and the Demon Heir Douglas Bullet had suddenly attacked, the Five Elders had not shown themselves even in such a dire situation.
Yet now, just as the battle had ended, they suddenly emerged to attack Laxus, who was regarded as a hero. This was undoubtedly beyond their understanding.
"Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro, Hoya, give me a reason. Otherwise, you will not take anyone away from Marine Headquarters," Sengoku roared.
Golden light burst from his body like a small sun. The surrounding airflow that had transformed into invisible restraints seemed unable to withstand his rapidly surging power, letting out muffled explosions one after another.
Hoya's expression darkened at the sight. He shouted sternly, "Sengoku, are you rebelling? Do the Five Elders need to explain ourselves to you now? Or should we write a report and notify you in advance, giving you time to file it away?"
"Hoya, enough!" A man with a long white beard and a black suit appeared without warning at the entrance to the council chamber.
The three of them had positioned themselves like horns, completely sealing off Qin Yu's retreat.
"Gelai, why