"Where's the Den Den Mushi?" Sengoku asked urgently.
"Sir, the order wasn't delivered directly by the World Government, but relayed through Marine Headquarters. They hung up as soon as they finished relaying it," the Marine soldier replied.
"What exactly did the order say?" Garp asked. For some reason, he had a bad feeling, because the order had arrived at precisely this moment.
"Fleet Admiral Kong has been confirmed killed in action on Amazon Lily. The World Government orders all Marine personnel to stay away from Amazon Lily. That is all!"
"What! What did you say?" Garp's voice suddenly rose. He grabbed the soldier by the collar and lifted him off his feet.
"Garp! Don't get worked up! Calm down!" Sengoku immediately stepped forward and placed a hand on Garp's wrist.
Garp stared at the soldier for two seconds before finally letting go.
The Marine soldier stumbled half a step back and steadied himself. His face had gone a little pale, but he still stood straight.
Garp turned away, his back to Sengoku.
He couldn't accept an order like that, nor did he believe Kong was really dead.
"Understood. Get back to your duties," Sengoku said, raising a hand slightly to dismiss the soldier.
"Yes, sir." The Marine soldier turned and left.
Silence settled over the deck for a moment.
"What about you, Sengoku? What are you planning to do? Are you really going to obey the World Government's order and stay away from Amazon Lily?" Garp didn't turn around, his muffled voice coming from in front of him.
Sengoku lowered his head and didn't answer immediately.
Garp suddenly turned around, anger in his voice. "Hey, Sengoku, what's that supposed to mean?"
"I'm thinking," Sengoku replied quietly.
"Does this need thinking about? Just fight your way over there with me! Even