"This time, things are completely different from the Summit War!"
"If we rush into Wano Country, we'll be surrounded on all sides, with ambushes waiting at every turn!"
Aokiji spoke through gritted teeth.
Wano Country's place in the world was extraordinarily complicated. Even the World Government found it a constant headache.
Throughout its history, Wano Country had produced dragon-slaying warriors with astonishing combat prowess. Its people knew how to use Advanced Armament Haki and counted powerful samurai and ninja among their ranks.
At the same time, its closed borders meant outsiders knew nothing of what went on within.
"How confident am I?"
"All I can say is, a little!"
Xia Le spoke softly.
Then he abruptly turned, his eyes fixing on the nautical chart on the wall to one side.
The location marked as Wano Country stood out clearly.
"The Marines don't understand Wano Country, but someone does!"
"And!"
"He's spent decades biding his time for this battle!"
Xia Le murmured.
Confusion appeared in Aokiji's eyes. He could make no sense of that answer.
But the next moment, Xia Le picked up the red ink container on his desk and hurled it. With a sharp crack, the island representing Wano Country was stained red.
"Kuzan."
His voice was low.
Aokiji's pupils contracted as he looked at Xia Le.
"Notify Marine Headquarters."
"Have the other two Admirals prepare to depart!"
"At the same time, mobilize a contingent of Vice Admirals and elite field-grade officers and send them to Dressrosa."
"Set their numbers at ten thousand!"
Xia Le spoke slowly, his voice echoing through the room. The implications of his words were staggering.
War!
He really had decided to launch a full-scale war!
Without a doubt, the coming battle in Wano Country would be every bit as fierce as the recent Summit