The Breakthrough: Ace

Someone remarked wistfully.

"You've got to be kidding. That's Admiral Xia Le!"

"The legendary vice admiral who captured Pirate King Roger and personally defeated Golden Lion Shiki!"

"Time marches on, and the years slip away. Even Vice Admiral Garp, the Hero of the Navy back then, has gone gray."

"As the older generation steps aside, the ones shining brightest now are the four admirals in their prime, led by Admiral Xia Le!"

"They're the Navy's staunchest support and its greatest fighting force!"

"The most steadfast force maintaining this world's balance and stopping vicious pirates!"

"..."

Young faces watched the group of officers emerge, but all their chatter revolved around that legend.

Inside the Fleet Admiral's Office.

Rustle!

The sea breeze blew through the open window, making the curtains billow wildly.

Sengoku stood at the window, looking down ahead, his eyes fixed on the Gate of Justice.

He vaguely remembered witnessing a scene like this before.

But times had changed, and what he felt this time was entirely different.

"Has that terrifying monster returned?"

"My, this is making me rather excited."

With his legs propped on the desk, Kizaru chuckled, dressed in a yellow-and-white striped suit and sunglasses.

Sengoku braced both hands on the windowsill and leaned out, searching for Xia Le's warship.

"That fellow has finally come back!"

His voice carried an indescribable excitement and emotion.

At this moment, Marine Headquarters' strongest fighter had finally returned!

For Sengoku, this was undoubtedly something worth celebrating.

"I imagine these seas will quiet down starting today!"

Kizaru smiled as well.

"The only concern is the World Government."

He stopped there.

Even now, the incident surrounding the Navy succession all those years ago remained fresh in his memory.

The five elders with the greatest standing and authority in the world had actually gathered together