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"Then let's get down to business!"

Sengoku narrowed his eyes, his gaze turning serious and sharp.

"Unfortunately, perhaps because of the impact of your battle at Ohara, the justice in my heart began to waver."

"All these years, I've thought back to that day every single day, searching for true justice in my heart."

"I entered a long period of uncertainty."

"Even now, my doubts only keep growing, yet I still haven't found an answer."

Taking a deep breath, Sengoku gazed at Xia Le.

"But without a doubt, there were serious problems with the justice I once upheld."

"So I've decided to change!"

"To change the rotten Marines and put this colossal organization on a path of genuine justice."

"And precisely because of that, I need greater power."

"And, more than ever, I need your help!"

His words stirred the air, echoing through the office.

Xia Le was somewhat stunned, and surprised as well.

He had never expected that he would gradually influence the Sengoku before him.

Thinking back to the side Sengoku had taken when he intervened at Mary Geoise, along with his recent series of actions, he was vastly different from the original Sengoku.

Just as the World Government had concluded, Sengoku had indeed embarked on a path directly opposed to theirs.

It was also clear that this new Fleet Admiral genuinely wanted change.

"Of course, this will take a long time."

"But if I don't have enough time, you'll take over."

"One day, we'll change this world!"

Sengoku spoke with a sigh, his eyes shining.

Everyone ought to have something to strive for. He had spent his entire life as a Marine, and now that he was about to assume the position of Fleet Admiral, he naturally wanted to accomplish something great in that role.

"I wholeheartedly