His resounding words dispersed across the vast plaza.
As invisible currents surged around Hoya, they instantly enveloped Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro and Gelai.
Without lingering, the invisible currents spun frantically, carrying the three of them through the air with the speed of rushing thunder.
Though it was somewhat slower than Qin Yu's lightning, it was still astonishingly fast.
In the blink of an eye, the three figures vanished beyond the edge of everyone's vision.
The theatrical farce that had been playing out across the enormous plaza finally came to an end.
Whether they were Marine soldiers or high-ranking officers, thousands upon thousands of eyes turned toward Sengoku in unison.
Thunder Dragon Laxus had been the Marines' new hero just moments ago, yet in the next instant, he had become a traitor.
Such an outcome was simply difficult to accept.
"All right, return to your posts. Everyone, withdraw for now." Sengoku swept his gaze across the plaza and let out a faint sigh. "Akainu, thank you for this time. I never expected you to give up such a good opportunity to attack Laxus."
"That really doesn't seem like you."
At Sengoku's words, many present fell silent, their gazes toward Akainu carrying an extra trace of surprise.
"Hmph, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, don't get the wrong idea. Blackbeard dealt me a near-fatal blow, and I'm seriously injured. Besides, I'm not suited for this kind of long-range attack to begin with." Akainu snorted awkwardly.
"I'm not like you people, putting on such a lousy act."
"Besides, Marine Headquarters has just suffered severe damage. I never expected that brat Laxus to still have so much strength left after fighting Shiki."
"And now he's planning to cause trouble at Holy Land Mary Geoise. It seems he still has plenty of tricks up his sleeve. If they