"Not even Aokiji made it in time?" Sengoku's expression changed drastically.
As one of the main forces in the operation to encircle Douglas Bullet years ago, Sengoku knew full well just how troublesome this man known as the Heir of the Demon was.
Momousagi was renowned for possessing strength worthy of an admiral candidate.
Not long ago, she had also received a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit from Laxus, which had comprehensively enhanced her abilities.
However, the opponent she faced this time was Douglas Bullet, a man comparable to Silvers Rayleigh.
Those strengths alone were simply nowhere near enough to contend with him.
At that thought, Sengoku could no longer remain calm and hurriedly asked, "Yamakaji, you said Aokiji didn't arrive in time. What is the situation on your end now?"
"If you truly cannot resist, remember to preserve your strength and flee as much as possible. If even one person can escape, then let them escape. You must hold on until Aokiji arrives."
The expressions of the Marine officers present, including Tsuru, shifted slightly.
Sengoku's words sounded spineless and even seemed like an insult to the Marine officers.
However, whether such contempt was insulting depended on who the enemy was.
As for Douglas Bullet, the man known as the Heir of the Demon, he undoubtedly qualified for it.
"Hmph, Aokiji really is unreliable. I thought he would make it there in time, but now that Bullet has already acted, he's probably still leisurely riding his bicycle somewhere." Akainu snorted coldly. "Yamakaji, rest assured. If anything goes wrong, Aokiji will bear full responsibility. We'll contact him immediately and have him rush over to support you."
As soon as he spoke, Akainu reached out for the Transponder Snail representing Aokiji.
"No, Admiral Akainu, you misunderstood. Admiral Aokiji was indeed a step too