The Marines moved quickly. Once Vice Admiral Tsuru and Sengoku's orders were issued, every Marine still stationed within Wano Country received the message and swiftly withdrew from Wano Country, returning to the Marine fleet outside its borders.
As the Marine warships set sail and moved away from the waters around Wano Country—
"Has that guy arrived?"
Aboard a Vice Admiral-class warship, Momousagi gripped the sword in her hand and gazed at the gradually receding Wano Country, her expression grave.
She had not received any definite news, but the Marines' orders and their current actions explained everything.
"Forcing the entire Marine force to yield through his strength alone... he's probably the first person to ever do that."
Even Chaton was unusually serious now, his eyes filled with helplessness.
"I've met him twice."
Momousagi thought back for a moment before speaking softly.
"Why would someone like that appear?"
Momousagi felt that Dunn's strength had already surpassed the limits of her understanding.
Even the sea emperors of the New World had possessed astonishing strength, yet they had been unable to defeat the Marines. They simply could not achieve something like this.
Even if those great pirates had possessed enormous forces.
It was only because the Marines had been concerned about the other consequences of launching campaigns against those great pirates, coupled with their insufficient control over the New World.
But now...
"Once this is over, accept my proposal."
Chaton suddenly said.
"Vice Admiral Chaton!"
The Marines around them, who had been busy at work, were immediately horrified upon hearing that.
"Sir, you really shouldn't be saying that!"
Momousagi, meanwhile, gave no response at all.
Similar conversations were taking place aboard the other warships.
Most of the Marine Headquarters officers were beginning to question their lives.
And Dunn, the person they were discussing, had