The New World, the former G-1 Branch, now New Marineford.
Already a heavily guarded military fortress, it had become even more solemn and imposing after becoming the new Marine Headquarters.
Its stark walls, densely packed gun emplacements, and countless warships moored in the harbor proclaimed its might at every turn.
Inside the conference room.
Sakazuki sat at the head of the table, with Vice Admiral Tsuru and Borsalino seated on either side below him.
Behind them sat vice admirals recalled from nearby, arranged in a semicircle around the center, while numerous rear admirals took notes.
A row of Den Den Mushi also sat on the table, broadcasting the meeting to Marines around the world.
Carol stood before the large screen at the front, explaining the current situation in the New World.
On the enormous screen, the territories of the Four Emperors and the Marines were clearly marked. As his explanation progressed, Marine territory gradually encroached on that of the Four Emperors.
Their originally trapezoidal territory was gradually filled out into a semicircle with its back against the Red Line.
The pointer in Carol's hand indicated the last small gap in the semicircle:
"A week ago, Dahra Island, which we had already conquered, came under attack by a devil fruit user."
"More than half of the 43rd Fleet was destroyed. It has since been reorganized, and the attacker ultimately died to Dyna Stone."
"The 44th, 47th, 51st, 52nd, and 57th Fleets followed up, continuing north and conquering the Briana Archipelago."
The gap on the large screen was filled in as well:
"Our strategic deployment in the New World is complete."
"Next comes large-scale army warfare."
"Not long ago, Red-Haired Shanks, one of the Four Emperors, contacted the other Emperors. We don't know what they discussed, but afterward, more ships began traveling