Dragging the Five Elders into the Fray

"Garp was right this time, Sengoku," Tsuru was the first to speak.

"One-Punch Monster Saitama's strength was far beyond that of an ordinary vice admiral, yet we still knew nothing about his origins."

"Rather than placing him within the Marines, it would be more convenient to make him one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"If he truly contributed to the Marines afterward, it would not be too late to consider officially enrolling him in Marine Headquarters."

Akainu's expression darkened slightly at those words.

After a moment of silence, Sengoku said, "Tsuru is right. I was too hasty."

"This time, Zephyr had one of his arms cut off by Weevil. His strength will likely suffer as well."

"Our top priority now is to get Laxus back to Marine Headquarters as soon as possible to take over Zephyr's work as chief instructor. With the sea changing by the day, we must make preparations early. Otherwise, if those people make their move, Marine Headquarters will be left in far too passive a position."

Beyond the Four Emperors, who occupied the New World and fought among themselves, there was now a fifth emperor, the Skeleton Archfiend.

Then there were the major incidents occurring one after another, as well as a great power supposedly hidden in the shadows, comparable to the Rocks Pirates, and more.

This series of disturbances across the sea

was an enormous challenge for Sengoku.

If another major incident like Enies Lobby, Impel Down, or the Holy Land Mary Geoise on the Red Line occurred, Sengoku feared he would have no face left to continue in these seas.

"Hmph. Since I have no business here, there is no need for me to waste any more time lingering around."

"But Fleet Admiral Sengoku, do not forget the wager between Laxus and