There was nothing to hesitate over, and nothing to consider.
No one in the current Navy was stronger than Sakazuki.
No one commanded greater respect than Sakazuki, either. After this incident, his standing among the rank-and-file Marines would be easy to imagine.
As for recommending Borsalino or Kuzan, Sengoku did not even need to think about it.
Borsalino was indecisive, and his loyalties were unclear.
Kuzan was even less suitable. Compared to Borsalino, he was practically a rookie. As for his strength... Enel had just finished fighting him...
Kong nodded.
"All right."
He had only asked as a formality. No one but Sakazuki could shoulder the responsibility.
Besides, the Five Elders had long been dissatisfied with Sengoku over the Revolutionary Army. Once they received a detailed report of this incident...
How could they possibly look kindly on Sengoku, who had indulged Garp and tipped him off?
After all, the government had already killed quite a few people in its hunt for the mole...
Kong turned to leave.
"I'm heading back to the Holy Land."
"You clean up the mess."
Sengoku said nothing. He simply stood quietly atop the fortress... gazing into the distance.
Punk Hazard, in the New World.
Inside the underground laboratory.
Carol had teleported here with Bullet.
He used Nutrient Fluid to repair the damage to Bullet's body directly.
That was also why Sakazuki had set sail immediately. Out at sea, there was no need to hide, and they could come straight here.
After all, with enough Nutrient Fluid, the injuries would heal completely in a few days.
It was just rather expensive. A treatment with no side effects naturally cost that much to produce.
Bullet had regained his senses by now. Immersed in Nutrient Fluid, he shifted slightly.
"Hiss-"
He sucked in a sharp breath.
"That