How could Kizaru Borsalino tolerate that?
Borsalino said coldly, "In my force, I will not allow anyone to disobey my orders."
"I don't care whose subordinates you were before, or whose orders you prefer to follow."
"Under my command, you will obey my orders."
"If anyone is unwilling to obey my orders, you may leave right now. There will be no punishment."
Kizaru Borsalino stared coldly at the Marine officers, looking decidedly dangerous.
The Marine officers knew better than to push him. Not one of them dared move.
Even if they had their complaints about Kizaru Borsalino, they certainly did not dare openly oppose him now.
The entire Conference Room remained silent for about a minute.
All the Marine officers held their breath, and not one stood up to leave.
After a moment, Borsalino said flatly, "Since no one has left, that means all of you are willing to obey my orders."
"Then, from this moment until the mission is complete..."
"I don't want to hear any more requests to engage targets unrelated to our mission. Understood?"
Although Borsalino's expression had softened considerably, his tone still carried an unmistakable edge.
Vice Admiral Momonga and the others were astonished.
This was the first time they had seen Kizaru Borsalino so angry.
It was also the first time they had realized Borsalino had this side to him!
As one of the most outstanding Marine Vice Admirals, Vice Admiral Onigumo naturally served as their leading figure.
He quickly nodded and said with a smile, "Rest assured, Admiral Borsalino. We are all soldiers!"
"A soldier's duty is to obey orders!"
"In the coming operation, I am certain everyone here will follow Admiral Borsalino's lead!"
As he spoke, Vice Admiral Onigumo glanced at the other officers beside him and gave them a meaningful look.
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