"The only one beyond our control is River!"
Sengoku murmured, his eyes flickering.
Although River had behaved properly these past few days and done nothing out of line, that only worried him more.
It was far too unlike him!
With River's temperament, he simply wasn't the sort to sit around quietly.
"What exactly is that man planning?"
Sengoku's heart grew heavy.
But now, as those three thousand former elite soldiers gradually arrived, he had to admit that River had become a formidable fighting force within headquarters.
United, this force would play a crucial role in the battle against the Whitebeard Pirates.
"Are you just going to watch them reunite, Sengoku?"
"Those fellows won't listen to anyone but River."
Garp chuckled as he spoke.
Even though River had claimed he wouldn't concern himself with Ace's execution, Garp still harbored a certain hope.
When someone couldn't do something themselves, they would place their hopes in someone else. That was exactly how Garp felt now.
"We have to keep a close eye on River and make sure he doesn't make another mistake."
Sengoku sighed.
Meanwhile, outside the headquarters building.
Thud, thud, thud, thud!
The ground shook with every step Giant Vice Admiral Ronse took. His enormous body was truly awe-inspiring, and many people craned their necks to stare at his towering figure in shock.
"A giant Vice Admiral!"
"I just can't understand it. How did River ever get a fellow like that to follow him?"
"Giants are practically unstoppable on the battlefield!"
Voices rang out across Marineford.
Bagu, Yigeer, and the others walked silently toward headquarters, pausing briefly when they reached the entrance.
"So all of you actually came!"
"Don't cause trouble. This is headquarters."
"You're all a bunch of lawless fellows with no organization or discipline."
"These fellows are nothing but the