Gladius and Tesoro answered almost simultaneously.
Handling paperwork was no difficulty for them.
Besides-
"Fufufu, I'll have Pica and Bainessarna come help afterward."
Doffy adjusted his sunglasses, completely ignoring the almost desperate plea in Trebol's eyes, and simply nodded at Rossi.
"It's settled, then."
Trebol opened his mouth, but ultimately failed to say anything.
When the Marine ship docked at Carnival Island, the ** leading the group swept his gaze over the two men boarding.
Rossi walked in front. The executive following him looked ashen, every step as though he were trudging through a swamp.
"Only Mr. Rossi, and... this gentleman?"
"Doffy can't leave the Family's affairs."
Rossi found a shady spot at the edge of the deck and sat down, taking a book from inside his clothes. "I'm answering the summons on his behalf.
Report it that way. Your superiors will understand."
The ** nodded.
The Donquixote Family's two kings-red and black-were both monsters who had rapidly risen on the seas, their strength evenly matched.
Naturally, he knew that intelligence.
The call connected shortly afterward.
"Rossi's the one coming?"
Fleet Admiral Kong's voice came through the Den Den Mushi, seemingly unsurprised.
Those men called "Shichibukai"
had always avoided Marine orders whenever possible. Going through the motions was the norm.
Willingly sending half their core fighting strength immediately after receiving the title already counted as rare cooperation.
In the Fleet Admiral's eyes, the Family's true pillars had always been those two men.
"Bring him to Headquarters."
The Den Den Mushi paused. "I have a feeling... a storm is coming."
At a time like this, every bit of strength was invaluable.
"Ship 346 requesting docking instructions."
"Guide them to Dock Six."
The ship slowly changed course, heading toward the enormous military base called Marineford.
On deck, a man wearing a