As Marines arrived from around the world, Marineford's forces swelled, and its defenses grew ever tighter.
Officers were now everywhere in the headquarters building and the plaza. In the coming war, Marines below the rank of lieutenant commander would not even qualify to participate.
That alone showed that the intensity and scale of this war would be unprecedented.
Three days later.
"Moria was defeated by Straw Hat Luffy?"
River smiled, showing no surprise whatsoever.
"Yes. It's truly astonishing. Since setting out to sea, Straw Hat Luffy has already defeated two of the Shichibukai, Crocodile and Gecko Moria."
"That kind of strength must put him among the very best of this crop of pirate Supernovas!"
"And he just caused an uproar at Enies Lobby, triggering an incident that shook the world."
Freya spoke with an expression of wonder.
"Along with the other pirate crews, people everywhere have already begun calling this batch of Supernovas the Worst Generation!"
Listening to his female assistant, River couldn't help laughing. "The Worst Generation?"
"What an interesting name!"
"Now I'm tempted to see just what they're capable of!"
Freya smiled at his words. "If you want to see them for yourself, sir, I'm sure you'll get the chance."
"I think I will, too."
River nodded.
"But for now, let's deal with these Shichibukai first!"
"They must be getting rather impatient by now."
Looking at the documents on the desk, Freya said with a gentle smile, "The other two Shichibukai will arrive at headquarters soon."
River nodded.
Once the Warlord Conference was over, he would be able to visit Ace.
Ace must have been utterly dispirited by now, trapped in the darkest, lowest point of his life!
"That's when you need your family beside you most!"
With a soft sigh, River suddenly felt that life at Marine