Meanwhile, at Marine Headquarters.
The temporarily constructed top-level conference room was already packed to capacity.
An inexplicably oppressive atmosphere hung in the air.
It could be said that the convening of this meeting today signified the transition between the old and new generations of Marine Headquarters.
Whether rear admirals, vice admirals, or even commodores, as long as they were commanders stationed at Marine Headquarters, they had all gathered here.
Everyone's gaze, intentionally or otherwise, fell upon the figure standing before the sea chart with his back to them.
Apart from the four admirals, Garp and Tsuru were also seated on either side, both unusually silent.
"Sengoku, standing there like that won't do much. Are you really going to agree to the Five Elders' proposal? If you're unwilling, we can still fight for Aokiji," Garp said first, unable to hold back any longer.
The moment those words rang out, everyone's nerves tightened. Even a trace of seriousness appeared on Aokiji's usually lazy face.
However, before Sengoku could speak, hurried footsteps sounded outside, and two figures entered first.
"Heh heh, Garp, you still like speaking without thinking. You're willing to say anything."
"But this time, it's not Sengoku's decision to make. He has suffered far too many defeats."
"Sengoku choosing to step down now is also meant to make up for these mistakes. We Five Elders proposed that Akainu take the position of Fleet Admiral in order to stabilize the situation as soon as possible."
As soon as Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro came to a stop, he took out a document and casually tossed it onto the table.
"This is the intelligence I obtained. Before we determine whether Thunder Dragon Laxus is connected to the Blood Flag Pirates, Sengoku, you remain the greatest culprit."
"Not long ago, the Blood Flag Pirates declared