A deep voice echoed over the ruins of the docks.
As Vinsmoke Judge spoke, his words carried a faintly accusatory edge.
The expressions of the Marine soldiers and officers present changed at once.
They had just been troubled by the murder of the Celestial Dragon Charlos.
Now, another king had appeared to find fault with them, making them feel as though they could barely take a step forward.
Faced with Vinsmoke Judge's aggressive pressure, everyone's eyes immediately fell on Momousagi.
"Hehe, Vinsmoke Judge, so you know you're the ruler of a nation. But that sneak attack just now was no different from a pirate's conduct. Wasn't it only natural for me to strike back?" Momousagi said with a gentle smile. "Besides, my teacher taught me to always lead with my ultimate move."
"Being merciful to an enemy is being cruel to yourself. Wouldn't you agree?"
You!
Vinsmoke Ichiji, dressed in red, was instantly left speechless with anger.
However, Vinsmoke Judge quickly reached out and stopped him. "Ichiji, don't be impulsive. Vice Admiral Momousagi is not wrong."
"Still, I would like to know whether the teacher who instilled such ideas in Vice Admiral Momousagi was the former Admiral Black Arm Zephyr. This philosophy runs somewhat contrary to his principle of not killing."
As the chief instructor of the Marine recruit camp, Zephyr was a household name across the seas.
"You guessed wrong."
Seeing that Vinsmoke Judge no longer intended to attack, Momousagi sheathed Konpira. "Laxus taught me those principles."
"And I need to tell you something. The strongest Admiral candidate is not me, but Thunder Dragon Laxus. If he were willing to become an Admiral, he would rank fourth."
Thunder Dragon Laxus?
Everyone present showed slight changes in expression.
Not only the Vinsmoke Family, but even Vice Admirals Yamakaji and the