Red Line.
Holy Land Mariejois, Pangea Castle.
Because Marine Headquarters would be waging a world-shaking war tomorrow, the entire city of Holy Land Mariejois had been placed under martial law. Squads of armed soldiers patrolled the streets, filling the air with the tense atmosphere of impending war.
The Celestial Dragons, who styled themselves as gods and held themselves above all others, had also been forbidden by the Five Elders from leaving Mary Geoise, lest they be attacked and kidnapped by one of the Four Emperors' pirate crews.
In addition, Red Port, located on both sides of the Red Line, had issued notices barring unauthorized personnel and ships from entering. Aside from warships and government vessels, no one was allowed near Red Port. Even the permanent residents of Red Port had been driven out.
Now, any unidentified ship or person who approached would be met with bombardment from groups of warships.
Sephiroth, Sengoku, Tsuru, Komei, and Kuro passed through the massive, heavy gate and entered this castle, the administrative center symbolizing the World Government's highest authority. They were heading to a designated meeting room to convene with the summoned Shichibukai...
Along the broad corridor leading to the venue, rows of stern-faced Marine soldiers armed with weapons stood on either side.
Sephiroth, wearing a Vice Admiral's cape, reached out and poked Sengoku, who was walking ahead of him, before asking:
"Excuse me, where's the restroom? This is my first time here, so I don't know the way."
"Turn left, walk straight for about a hundred meters, then turn right," Sengoku replied helplessly.
"Oh! Okay, you guys go on ahead and start the meeting!"
With that, Sephiroth turned and headed in the direction Sengoku had indicated.
Before long, he entered an extravagantly decorated restroom. He walked straight to the last row of stalls,