Before the meeting ended, Rock gave everyone one week.
Within that week.
They were to consolidate their internal affairs.
Clean up their subordinates.
Cut off any businesses they should not be involved in.
And redefine the seas each of them was responsible for, along with the direction of their missions.
Doflamingo and Crocodile were the first to leave.
Both commanded enormous forces, and they had the most to deal with.
Before leaving, Doflamingo looked back at Rock.
"Fuffuffuffu..."
"Admiral Azure Dragon, this time you've overturned half the table."
Rock smiled faintly.
"I didn't overturn all of it. That's already giving you plenty of face."
Doflamingo's smile froze.
Then, without another word, he turned and left.
Crocodile, meanwhile, held a cigar between his lips and flicked his cape.
"Baroque Works will submit the first list of pirates. I hope Marine Headquarters won't drag its feet."
Rock smiled.
"As long as you don't play dirty, you're welcome to it."
Crocodile gave a cold laugh and did not answer.
Before leaving, Kuma exchanged a few brief words with Rock.
No one knew what they discussed. They only saw Kuma nod silently.
Then he raised a hand and lightly patted himself.
"Snap."
The next instant, his massive figure vanished from the meeting room.
After receiving Rock's signal, Moria also prepared to leave.
Before departing, he grinned and chuckled.
"Kishishishi..."
"Lord Rock."
"If the day comes when you make a move against the Beasts, don't forget to call me."
Rock looked at him.
"Don't worry."
"You won't be left out."
Moria's smile widened.
His laughter was eerie, yet it carried the excitement of something that had been suppressed for far too long.
Elsewhere.
Enel had originally been eager to find Ze Yi.
But as soon as he reached the vicinity of the training grounds, he