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Everyone in the New World knew about the five core divisions of the Asura Sea Pirates, especially the Fourth Division, led by Ares.
His strength wasn't particularly impressive, but his was the most terrifying fleet. The shells they used weren't ordinary shells, but poison gas and plague bombs. Once those shells were fired, wiping out an entire country would be child's play.
Otherwise, Ares's bounty wouldn't have been second only to Rogge's, reaching an astonishing three billion Beli. After he revealed the Venom-Venom Fruit, his original bounty had been 300 million. Later, after discussions between the World Government and the Sea Marines Headquarters, his bounty was increased tenfold. That alone showed how seriously they took Ares.
Enel's bounty was only a little over 1.4 billion Beli, while Ares's had reached three billion. It had nearly gotten them killed, but they were used to it by now. Ares was someone who couldn't be described by common sense. His strength wasn't overwhelming, but he still made people wary.
On the Sea Marines' side, Akainu had indeed mobilized. After learning that Rogge had appeared in Dressrosa, Vice Admiral Tsuru had already notified Akainu and asked him to send people over. Akainu knew how strong Rogge was, so he decided to go personally. Ryokugyu wasn't at Headquarters, while Kizaru was, but Akainu left Kizaru to guard the place and led his men out himself.
They simply hadn't expected Rogge's reaction to be so fierce. After obtaining intelligence from the Sea Marines, he had actually arranged for the Fourth Division to head over. The intimidation this carried was undeniable.
"Hand over Doflamingo," Rogge said.
"Do we really have to do this?" Sengoku asked.
"Hand him over. I don't want to repeat myself.