However, just as Dragon was leading Night Raid toward the New World, a major incident shook the seas.
Despite the World Government's vehement opposition, Ohara Scholar Island had secretly researched the Poneglyphs and even intended to make its findings public. This enraged the Five Elders, who unanimously resolved to eliminate the threat.
And so, not long after the previous Buster Call, Marine Headquarters received another Buster Call order from the World Government.
Sengoku stared at the written order in his hand, his face livid. "Have they gotten addicted to ordering Buster Calls?"
"What should we do, Marshal?" Kuzan asked lazily from beside him. After returning to Marine Headquarters, he had indeed been demoted from admiral to admiral candidate. He did not particularly care, though. As far as he was concerned, it simply meant less work.
Sengoku paced back and forth in the meeting room, his mind in turmoil. "Since the World Government has issued the order, we'll carry it out." An overwhelming weariness washed over him, and he let out a long sigh.
"Who's going?" Kuzan asked quietly.
"You and Kizaru."
Kuzan gave Sengoku a calm look, then said nothing more as he turned and silently left the meeting room.
Watching Kuzan's retreating figure, Sengoku fell into a daze. Was this really justice? His heart filled with sorrow.
Meanwhile, countless reporters had crowded around the Holy Church's central administrative hall.
The Holy Light Clerics had formed a human wall and were struggling to maintain order.
"What is the Holy Church's position on the impending massacre of Ohara Scholar Island?"
"As an organization devoted to justice, can the Holy Church prevent this tragedy?"
"We shouldn't stand by! We can't watch them be slaughtered without doing anything!"
Countless reporters kept shouting questions at the Holy Light Clerics around them.
"Everyone! Please calm