In the waters of the Calm Belt, Dawn and the others' warship sailed steadily forward under the power of its steam engine.
The enormous Gates of Justice, bearing the symbol of the World Government, slowly opened before them.
Although it was not his first time seeing them, Dawn still could not help marveling at how such colossal gates had been built.
Their towering height stretched beyond sight, and it was impossible to imagine how anyone had erected those two massive doors and installed their mechanisms.
Dawn and the others' warship continued forward for quite some distance after passing through the gates, showing just how enormous they were.
Enhanced by Dawn's ability, the warship soon arrived at Marine Headquarters. Once it docked, soldiers waiting nearby immediately guided Hancock to where the Shichibukai had gathered.
"Go look around if you want. Rest if you need to. I'm going to a meeting," Dawn told Shiryu before leaving directly.
There was still some time before the execution, but they had to hurry with their preparations. Whitebeard could arrive at any moment.
The meeting began quickly. For this war against Whitebeard, most of the Navy's combat forces had already returned to headquarters.
At the meeting, Sengoku proposed several adjustments and arrangements before looking at everyone present. "So, does anyone else have anything to say?"
Although he had addressed everyone, Sengoku's gaze remained fixed on Dawn.
"I do have some information," Dawn said with a light cough. "It concerns Blackbeard."
His words immediately drew everyone's attention. Blackbeard could be considered one of the fuses that had ignited this war, so naturally everyone focused on Dawn when he said he had information about him.
"According to reports, Blackbeard spent decades on Whitebeard's ship before defecting only in recent years. Have you ever wondered why?"
Dawn spoke gravely.