The Flying Pirates could not fall, at least not now.
Even the Flying Pirates themselves did not know that a mysterious force was helping them behind the scenes.
They might have noticed, but they had no evidence.
War was about to break out.
Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
High in the sky, Reporter Birds diligently broadcast the scene to the entire world.
They showed the world the overwhelming might of the World Government.
The world-famous Moon Bay harbor and the impregnable fortress of Marine Headquarters stood before them.
In the previous battle, the Marine Headquarters building and many other structures had been destroyed. After reconstruction, they looked even more magnificent.
Atop the Marine Headquarters building, the Holy Knights, the Army Generals, and the CP0 Chief looked down at everything below.
Their expressions varied as they took in the sight.
The Holy Knights were utterly unmoved.
As Celestial Dragons living in Mary Geoise, what sort of scenery had they not seen?
The Army Headquarters on the Red Line, for instance, was no less impressive than Marine Headquarters.
Besides, maintaining the noble bearing of the Celestial Dragons was essential.
The Army Generals and the CP0 Chief were somewhat envious.
That was because the Marines could stand in the sunlight.
The Army had it somewhat better, primarily guarding the Red Line and targeting the Revolutionary Army in the Four Seas.
In terms of fame, however, they still fell far short of the Marines.
As for the CP0 Chief, although he firmly believed in dark justice, he would certainly choose to become a Marine if given the chance.
The Five Elders were still in Mary Geoise.
They were guarding against the possibility that the Flying Pirates and the Monster Legion would abandon Atlas and target Mary Geoise directly.
That possibility was far from small.
After all,