The fifth day of the war in the New World.
Marine Headquarters, New Marineford.
The Fleet Admiral's Office.
Carol walked in to report on the battle:
"Fleet Admiral, regarding Charlotte Linlin."
"All fleets have reached their designated positions. Shall we launch an all-out offensive and completely destroy the third defensive island chain?"
Sakazuki looked up and rolled his neck:
"Launch the offensive."
"These bastards have been causing trouble long enough."
"Show them what we're made of."
Carol nodded:
"Yes, sir."
"Sote is already on his way."
"He also said there was something he wished to apologize to you for."
Sakazuki looked at Carol:
"What happened?"
Carol smiled:
"He forcibly evacuated the residents who refused to leave."
"But it won't affect the demolition plan."
Sakazuki shook his head:
"It doesn't affect the overall operation."
"It's fine."
"He can use his own judgment on matters like that. No need to report them."
Carol smiled:
"Understood."
In the New World, the airborne fleet had just crossed the Red Line.
Several enormous islands floated in the sky, all deserted islands covered in rocks.
Warships flew swiftly around them.
After receiving Carol's message, Sote relaxed:
"No problem, Mr. Carol."
"We should reach the battlefield in about half a day."
After briefly confirming the mission details, he hung up.
A faint smile appeared on Sote's face. Ain, beside him, smiled when she saw it:
"How did it go?"
"Fleet Admiral Sakazuki didn't blame you, did he?"
Sote nodded:
"No."
"The Fleet Admiral said it doesn't affect the overall operation, so I can use my own judgment from now on."
Ain smiled:
"That's good."
"We'll be joining the battle next, right?"
Sote gazed at the distant sea, his blood beginning to stir:
"That's right."
"Those bastards have been making trouble for days."
"It's time to end