Corazon's Conqueror's Haki (continued)

Hearing this, Xia Le narrowed his eyes.

So this concerned something as momentous as the appointment of a new Fleet Admiral. No wonder Tsuru had spoken to him directly.

A change in the Navy's leadership was no small matter. Even if the outcome had seemed all but certain, complications could always arise before the appointment became official.

Especially after the incident at Mary Geoise, he had already sensed something unusual in Tsuru's words.

"Do you understand what I'm saying?"

"Sengoku already has a group of supporters, but having you at headquarters would undoubtedly make his position more secure."

Tsuru's voice came through.

Xia Le's gaze flickered as he fell into thought.

To be honest, he had little interest in the change of leadership at headquarters.

Sengoku's rise to the top was an inevitable part of the changing times.

Besides, the relationship between him, the West Blue Commander-in-Chief, and Marineford was ambiguous and difficult to define. Unless necessary, he did not want to set foot there.

Still, Sengoku's stance back at Mary Geoise had left him grateful.

If possible, he was equally willing to help the man take office.

After all, in some respects, Sengoku counted as one of his own.

"I'll consider it!"

After a moment's thought, Xia Le gave his answer.

Tsuru nodded, then asked, seemingly casually, "You captured Doflamingo?"

"Yes. He's aboard my ship right now."

Xia Le glanced at Doflamingo, who was holding a rope and tormenting Rosinante without restraint, and smiled as he spoke.

"I'd been keeping an eye on that fellow for a long time. I never expected you to catch him."

"Our generation really is getting old!"

Tsuru sighed.

"Like Teacher Garp, you're still in your prime!"

Xia Le said with a smile.

"The older generation must eventually make way for the young."

"It's