Iron-Wall Encirclement

At Enies Lobby, before the Gate of Justice—

The towering gate symbolized the World Government's absolute authority and separated Enies Lobby from the waters beyond. At that moment, it stood only partly open.

The gap was just wide enough for a large warship to pass through.

One Marine warship after another surged through it like a river of steel.

As soon as they cleared the gate, they adjusted course into their assigned formations. Their destination was clear.

Before the Gate of Justice, aboard the command vessel of that vast fleet,

the atmosphere was tense. The flagship was immense, heavily armored, and crowded with Marine commanders on its bridge.

Fleet Admiral Steel Bone Kong stood with his arms folded before a huge tactical chart.

A Marine staff officer stood beside the chart, delivering his report.

His finger moved slowly across the broad stretch of sea between Enies Lobby and the Sabaody Archipelago.

"Rocks's and Roger's pirate crews have both been confirmed heading toward the archipelago."

"Golden Lion Shiki of the newly formed Flying Pirates has also appeared."

"Smuggler Gan Zi is in the area as well. And... the last sighting of John, formerly of Rocks's crew, places him near the edge of the Triangle Sea."

When the officer finished, Kong looked up at the Marines standing before him—his strongest pillars.

Garp, Sengoku, Zephyr, and Tsuru.

"What do you think?"

Garp spoke first. "Fleet Admiral! I say we take them down whenever we see them!"

Tsuru assessed the situation calmly. "But Rocks and Lin Nuo remain our primary targets."

"We can eliminate the other pirates if the opportunity arises, but we can't let them interfere with the hunt."

Zephyr's face was grim, his clenched fists trembling slightly.

He said nothing, but everyone could see the fury in his eyes when Lin Nuo's