Faced with the orders issued by Aokiji, a Marine Admiral, none of the Marine officers present dared voice the slightest objection.
Moreover, just as Aokiji had said, Qin Yu truly was their lifesaver.
However, what concerned them most now was that only four days remained until the wagered battle between Akainu and Qin Yu.
Now that Qin Yu had appeared here alone, what they desperately wanted to know was whether he would truly return to Marine Headquarters to honor the agreement, or continue drifting across the sea.
After all, Marine Headquarters had suffered setback after setback in the New World during this period.
With the rise of the Five Emperors, the old world's balance had been shaken. It was only a matter of time before the situation spun out of control.
To deal with these hidden threats, if Marine Headquarters could not raise its strength to a new level within a short time, it would likely be forced into a passive position amid the turmoil of the New World.
"Laxus, what are your plans from here? Will you continue staying out here, or return to Marine Headquarters with us? If it's because of Akainu, I can step in to help you," Aokiji asked.
Momousagi could not hold herself back any longer and spoke first. "Laxus, if you're worried that Akainu will make things difficult for you, you saved our lives this time, so we can put in a good word for you as well."
"After all, three months is far too short. The person Admiral Akainu selected is one of the best among the Marine recruits to begin with. This wager was unfair from the start."
As soon as those words fell, Yamakaji and the others stiffened.
Originally, they had merely intended to watch from the sidelines.
They had never