"All right."
"But let me make one thing clear first."
"I won't interfere in the events of your world."
"This war is between your Navy and Whitebeard. I'll watch, but I won't necessarily act."
Sengoku nodded.
"However."
"If I see a Devil Fruit ability that interests me during this war, I might make a move."
"Of course, if it belongs to someone in the Navy, I won't touch them."
Sengoku and Tsuru exchanged a glance, both breathing a sigh of relief.
Their greatest fear was that Naruto would side with the pirates, or run wild without distinguishing friend from foe.
Now Naruto had made his position clear. Out of consideration for them, he would leave the Navy alone. That made things much easier.
"Agreed," Sengoku said.
Naruto turned to leave, then suddenly remembered something and stopped.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, there's still plenty of time."
"I've heard about the Sabaody Archipelago for quite a while. Could you give me a map?"
"I'd like to take this opportunity to have a look around this paradise."
Sengoku was about to agree, but froze with his mouth half open.
Something occurred to him, and his expression changed.
"Lord Naruto, that can certainly be arranged."
Sengoku chose his words carefully.
"But you've never been to the Sabaody Archipelago, so you don't know about some of the unpleasant things hidden there."
"I'll send someone along to show you the way and serve as your guide."
Naruto glanced at Sengoku, then nodded without asking any further questions.
"Sorry for the trouble, then."
With that, he left the office with Kuina.
The door closed behind them.
Silence settled over the office for a moment before Akainu spoke first.
"Fleet Admiral, why did you tell him about Ace's execution?"
"And why invite Naruto Uzumaki to watch the battle?"
"Exactly."