"Rosi..."
Sengoku reached out and gently stroked the Den Den Mushi's shell, as though he could reach across time and space to pat the head of his adopted son, who was struggling through his mission.
"Thank you for all your hard work..."
He spoke the words he had left unsaid during their conversation to the Den Den Mushi, which had already disconnected. The tenderness vanished from Sengoku's face, and he once again became the battle-hardened Buddha Admiral.
Rustle, rustle...
The sound of paperwork filled the office. The white documents stacked on the desk disappeared at a visible pace as the seasoned Marine Admiral swiftly dealt with one urgent assignment after another.
Not long ago, the aging Fleet Admiral Kong had once again traveled to the Holy Land of Mary Geoise to submit his request to retire from the Marines to the Five Elders.
Although the Five Elders had once again rejected his application on the grounds that "the Marines currently lack sufficient top-tier combat power,"
Sengoku was gradually taking over the duties and responsibilities of Fleet Admiral at Marine Headquarters. In recent years, he had rarely left Marineford.
The steaming tea grew lukewarm.
A knock suddenly sounded at the door.
Sengoku set down his pen and papers and picked up his teacup. "Come in."
"Reporting to Admiral Sengoku!"
A neatly dressed messenger pushed open the door and announced loudly.
"According to intelligence from our branch bases in the Four Blues, White Ghost left the West Blue for the North Blue several days ago. He is currently staying with a North Blue gang called the Donquixote Family!"
"...What?!"
The Marine Admiral's eyes widened, and he rose in shock.
The cooled tea spilled across the floor.
Chapter 600: Ulti vs. Law
"...Stay safe on your mission."
After quietly listening to his adoptive