The incident at the auction house in the Sabaody Archipelago provoked an enormous response from the Marines.
For something to happen to the Celestial Dragons so close to Marine Headquarters was an undeniable failure on the Marines' part. It also meant that a greater storm was coming.
"Damn it, that bastard dragged us all into this!"
"He actually dared to attack a Celestial Dragon! Once we reach the New World, I won't let him get away with it!"
"Straw Hat Luffy!"
Bonney snarled through gritted teeth.
"We need to go! Something happened to the Celestial Dragons, and a Marine Admiral is coming!"
"Run! This island has become hell for pirates!"
"Marines are everywhere, searching for us!"
The pirate crews out on the streets were already in a panic. The upheaval caused by the Celestial Dragons had left them trembling with fear.
Normally, the Sabaody Archipelago was peaceful, and they could hide there without trouble. But when the Marines took action, especially with an Admiral on the way...
Everything changed!
As the news spread, the entire Sabaody Archipelago descended into panic. Civilians and pirates alike were gripped by tension and terror.
With the Celestial Dragons harmed, Mary Geoise's wrath would engulf everything.
The World Government would not tolerate such a thing, and Marine Headquarters certainly would not allow it.
In no time, streets across every district of the Sabaody Archipelago had fallen into chaos.
Mary Geoise.
"What an appalling incident. I knew those pirates would cause serious trouble!"
Sengoku slammed his fist onto the desk, his eyes grave.
He was currently in Mary Geoise, attending a meeting with the World Government about the coming war.
But this sudden incident had clearly caught everyone off guard.
"Dark King Rayleigh has appeared too?"
"With River holding him off, there shouldn't be a problem."