Sakazuki lowered his head slightly and said in a low voice, "Kakarot, what should we do with the soldiers I brought? Should we... eliminate them?"
Although Sakazuki had always valued his subordinates, he had now joined the Revolutionary Army. With the Marines serving as the World Government's lackeys, the two sides were enemies, and he had to consider the possible repercussions these soldiers might bring.
Kakarot looked at Sakazuki with a gentle smile, shook his head lightly, and said:
"Sakazuki, there's no need for that. They've already decided to join our Revolutionary Army."
The instant Kakarot finished speaking, a thunderous shout suddenly erupted from the warship behind Sakazuki:
"Vice Admiral Sakazuki! We're willing to join the Revolutionary Army with you and overthrow the evil World Government!"
Their voices were united and impassioned, as though gathering together the strength and resolve in everyone's hearts.
Sakazuki's heart jolted at the sudden shout.
He simply could not understand why his subordinates would choose to join the Revolutionary Army with such determination.
After thinking for a moment, he could only surmise that they had probably heard Kakarot's stirring words just now and, with their commanding officer already setting an example, had all responded.
Still, Sakazuki privately grew wary. He told himself that he would have to keep a close eye on his subordinates' actions from now on, carefully observing whether they sincerely wanted to join the Revolutionary Army and truly agreed with its ideals.
Standing nearby, Lina wore an utterly calm expression. She knew perfectly well that Kakarot must have secretly intervened.
While Kakarot was speaking with Sakazuki, he had already silently released his immensely powerful Conqueror's Haki, along with his unique Observation Haki.
With Kakarot's current strength, he had done all this without anyone noticing. Even someone as powerful as Sakazuki had not