The Death of the Celestial Dragons (2)

Marine Headquarters.

The towering and majestic architecture stood proudly in Marineford. Ever since the Marines announced to the world that they would publicly execute Portgas D. Ace, the 2nd Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, this already solemn military base had grown even more heavily guarded during this period.

Inside the Marshal's office, the current Marine Marshal, revered by the world as Sengoku the Buddha, was slamming his fist furiously against the desk.

Just moments ago, news had arrived that a Celestial Dragon had been murdered on the Sabaody Archipelago. The perpetrators were two unknown figures whom even the intelligence operatives of the Marines and the World Government could not track down. For such an incident to occur right on the brink of war with the Whitebeard Pirates cast a heavy shadow over his heart.

The rapid sound of pattering footsteps echoed from afar. The closed office door was violently pulled open, and a communications soldier stood in the doorway, sweat beading on his forehead and panting heavily as he shouted, "Marshal! Lord Five Elders have sent another message saying that at all costs, the vicious criminal who killed Saint Charlos must be brought to justice, and the safety of Saint Rosward and Shalria must be guaranteed!"

"Urge, urge, urge! Guarantee safety, my foot! Since the other party dared to kill one, they dare to kill a second! Do you expect this old man to teleport right now and appear at the scene?!"

Furious to begin with, Sengoku roared at the messenger's words, startling the soldier so much that he lowered his head and dared not speak.

Sengoku looked at the messenger's appearance and defelled in defeat, "Never mind. Go tell them that the Marine Headquarters will definitely capture the culprit."

"Yes, Marshal!"

The communications soldier immediately saluted and scampered