On the surface, they were guarding against the so-called Supernovas. In reality, they were indirectly protecting certain well-connected individuals. No wonder rumors always circulated at headquarters about how murky things were here.
"Oh? Straw Hat's crew?"
"I've been hearing his name quite often lately."
River smiled as he spoke.
If I'm going to play along with your act, how could I turn a blind eye?
Now, as he looked at the others in the office, everything suddenly became clear.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Marine Admiral Kizaru, and Admiral Aokiji were present. The other Admiral, Akainu, was absent.
In other words, everyone in this office could be considered one of their own.
"So, I intend to send you to the Sabaody Archipelago to handle some of its external security."
"Of course, your main objective will still be to maintain peace on the islands."
Sengoku spoke with a serious expression.
To him, the Sabaody Archipelago truly was a troublesome place. Celestial Dragons lived there, pirates kept arriving, and all sorts of people from every walk of life mingled on its islands.
Especially once this batch of pirate Supernovas arrived, the islands would become a powder keg that could explode at any moment.
Under such circumstances, ordinary officers and Marines would no longer be enough to maintain order there.
"The Worst Generation? That sounds like a relatively interesting assignment."
River raised his eyebrows and smiled.
"Sorry for the trouble!"
"I've already notified the branch commander at the Sabaody Archipelago."
"You can begin work as soon as you arrive."
Sengoku spoke in a low voice.
"All right!"
River nodded, then glanced at Kizaru and grinned.
"Borsalino, care to come take a look around?"
Kizaru was taken aback before a smile spread across his face. "I'll pass for now. With you there, Admiral River, nothing will