"But what can we possibly do to deal with him?"
As the conversation shifted, a trace of helplessness appeared on the faces of all five elders present.
They had already tried dealing with Xia Le more than a decade ago. They had to admit that the unique bloodline he possessed was simply impossible to counter.
And with his strength, restraining him was just as difficult. By now, it could even be called practically impossible.
"Are we supposed to just watch him take control of the Marines?"
"Then our future is already plain to see!"
Their resentful words rang out, all five wearing gloomy expressions.
"Before long, the Marines may turn their blades against us!"
At those words, their expressions changed. One of them even slammed his fist onto the table before him.
"That fool Sakazuki! He became the only stain on this entire war!"
"We gave him ten years, yet he was still utterly helpless against Xia Le!"
Angry voices echoed through the palace.
Clearly, the World Government had no way to deal with Xia Le, whose performance in this war had been outstanding.
In everyone's eyes, the Marines had unquestionably been right to launch this war, and they had won an enormous victory.
Although some pirates had escaped, defeating the combined forces of two of the Four Emperors single-handedly in a head-on battle was already an extraordinary feat.
More importantly, Whitebeard had been captured!
Edward Newgate, known as the World's Strongest Man, had stood at the pinnacle of the world since his debut. For the first time, he had fallen into Marine hands.
That alone was an unprecedented event!
Its significance was no less than Roger's capture all those years ago.
Meanwhile.
At Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
Large numbers of Marines were scattered throughout the ruined fortress, carrying out the