As Smoothie read out the contents of the newspaper, she suddenly stopped when she reached Whitebeard and Mu Chen. Cream clung to Charlotte Linlin's plump cheeks. "Mama, this Marine admiral—shut up!"
"That old bastard Whitebeard was actually defeated by Mu Chen!"
Charlotte Linlin suddenly roared, Conqueror's Haki spilling out. The desserts on the table instantly turned to powder. In her eyes, having one's weapon destroyed meant defeat!
She had long been interested in Mu Chen, but she had never imagined that Mu Chen's strength had grown to such terrifying heights.
"Sengoku, I hope you don't come provoking my Marineford!"
At that moment, Sengoku looked at the battle report in his hand, his brows furrowed deeply.
Vice Admiral He stood beside him and adjusted his glasses. Sengoku rubbed his temples and said helplessly, "I never expected Mu Chen to go this far. Even Whitebeard's Murakumogiri... Sigh, this is both good news and trouble. Mu Chen's displayed strength has already exceeded all expectations, and it has done a fine job intimidating the pirates. But what will the other Four Emperors think when they see this news?"
"Will they become even more wary of the Marines?"
"The other Four Emperors won't stand by and do nothing, especially Kaido and Charlotte Linlin. Those two are madmen. They won't allow the Marines' prestige to rise, and they're very likely to strike back."
After hearing Sengoku's words, Vice Admiral He considered them carefully before saying calmly, "Sengoku, I think you're overthinking it. We should press our advantage and wipe out the Whitebeard Pirates in one stroke while their morale is shaken."
Just then, Sakazuki strode into the room, his face filled with killing intent.
Sakazuki was one of the people paying the closest attention to Mu Chen. He had never expected Mu Chen to become this