A new journey

In the New World, at Marine Headquarters, a streak of golden light shot across the sky and arrived in the blink of an eye.

Inside Sengoku's office, Kizaru sat in a chair with a grim expression. Sengoku and Tsuru, seated at the head of the room, looked just as grim.

"It wasn't a coincidence that he appeared there. If the End Point exploded, the kingdom would take the impact head-on. As expected, Apollo Island will become part of the kingdom's territory."

Tsuru tapped her fingers against the desk and spoke after a moment's thought.

"Whatever the case, we achieved our goal."

Sengoku sighed, feeling melancholy. Before he knew it, his old friends had all left his side, and now some had even become enemies. If not for the authority and responsibilities of his position as Fleet Admiral, he might already have retired in dejection.

"Go get some rest."

He did not blame Kizaru, even though the Marines Kizaru had taken with him had been wiped out.

Precisely because they had considered the possibility that Ye Chen might appear, Kizaru had not taken many elite Marines.

Kizaru nodded, stood up, and left the office.

"How is the bounty matter coming along?"

Sengoku turned to Tsuru and asked.

"It's already been put into effect."

"Good."

The next day, the sky was clear for miles, and gentle sea breezes blew as a pirate ship cut through the waves of the pristine blue sea.

"Hmph! That bastard Dad!"

Leaning over the railing, her pink hair hanging down, Sakura pouted and stared at the sea, grinding her teeth.

"Captain, you've been complaining for a whole day."

Beside her at the railing, Bepo and Lily had returned to normal and were fishing with rods in their hands. Sakura's complaints left them speechless.

Sakura turned and rolled