The Third Raikage stood where he was, watching the Azure Dragon Kaido had transformed into fly away. Only after Kaido vanished from his range of perception did the Raikage's calm expression change. His brow furrowed, and he spat out a mouthful of blood, swaying slightly.
Sorok, the adjutant who had witnessed this, hurried forward again and came to the Third Raikage's side, intending to support him. The Raikage stopped him.
The Third Raikage turned to the Navy officers crowding around him, raised a hand to wipe away the blood remaining on his lips and chin, and said loudly, "What are you all standing around here for? Get people to clean up the training field and repair the damaged areas as soon as possible. Everyone else, dismissed."
With that, under the worried, admiring, and reverent gazes of those present, he left the training field alone.
Sorok hurried after him and followed at the Third Raikage's back. "Lord Mu, your injuries need immediate treatment. Please come with me to the medical office."
"I know. Stay here and supervise the cleanup. I can handle the treatment myself," the Third Raikage ordered.
Sorok hesitated, but under the Third Raikage's stern gaze, he reluctantly stopped.
The Third Raikage didn't stubbornly refuse treatment. He went to the medical office and accepted it amid the doctors' concerned chatter.
Kizaru, who had been hidden at the base, had witnessed the entire battle. He didn't reveal himself to meet the Third Raikage and left on his own instead.
Although no outsiders had watched the battle apart from Kizaru, it was a feat worth heavily publicizing for the Navy—especially for Akainu, the new Fleet Admiral, who urgently needed to restore the Navy's morale and prestige.
Thus, the day after the battle, news of the Navy's new Admiral Thunder Tiger driving