Sakazuki snorted coldly: "A mere Straw Hat Pirates who just entered the Grand Line. If that guy can fail a mission against pirates like this, he should be demoted from his position as Marine Admiral. Don't embarrass the Admiral rank. Now, head straight to Water 7!"
"Yes, Admiral Akainu!"
Upon receiving the order, the marine quickly ran off to carry out Admiral Akainu's mission.
Immediately afterward, another marine ran over, his voice serious: "Admiral Akainu, the latest news from Marine Headquarters…"
"The Whitebeard Pirates seem to have received the news and have begun their operation. Fleet Admiral Sengoku has ordered that this incident be resolved as quickly as possible!"
"The Whitebeard Pirates? Where are those lowly pirates now?"
"The New World!"
"What's the rush? Let that old man, Sengoku, arrange for a fleet to intercept them. I'll finish this as quickly as possible!"
"Admiral Akainu, the World Government…"
In just a moment, before even leaving the Tarai Current, various orders had reached the fleet from all directions.
Of course, everyone understood why this was happening. This wasn't just a simple mission…
Since the Buster Call had been issued, if anything went wrong… Tomorrow, their Marines will become a joke on the entire sea.
After arranging all the operations, Sakazuki turned to look at Kuzan, who had been sleeping on the ship's railing since boarding.
His eyelids twitched, and he said with displeasure: "Hey, you better be serious! This is the Buster Call fleet!"
"I know, I know, isn't that what you're here for?"
Kuzan waved his hand dismissively. "Just tell me when we get to our destination!"
"Hmph, I know some things, Kuzan!"
Looking at the indifferent Kuzan, Sakazuki took a deep breath while suppressing his anger, and said in a restrained tone: "Don't you dare… make this mission fail. This will make the entire Marine Headquarters and this Buster Call a laughingstock. If you want to compete with me for the next Fleet Admiral, then show me your spirit!"
With that, he snorted coldly, gave Kuzan a deep look, and then turned and walked away without saying anything more.
He hadn't finished his business yet and had no time to waste with this guy.
However, after he left, Kuzan, though still not getting up, slowly opened his eyes, looked at the vast and peaceful sky before him, and let out a soft sigh, in a voice only he could hear…
"Will make the entire Marine Headquarters and this Buster Call a laughingstock?"
Wasn't it already a laughingstock?
But after saying that, Kuzan calmed down, his eyes flashing slightly.
He flipped over, stood up, stretched, and said: "Straw Hat crew… You'd better pray nothing goes wrong!"
…
Enies Lobby, Tower of Justice.
"Huh? Not coming over here for the time being?"
Hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Borsalino looked at Teach beside him and said slowly: "Looks like you're really lucky. Not only are people coming to rescue you, but the Buster Call fleet can't get here for the time being!"
Teach: "...?!"
Upon hearing this, Teach, who had been hanging his head in despair, suddenly brightened up.
Someone had come to save him!
And the Buster Call couldn't get here immediately?!
His fate truly belonged to him!
But who exactly was coming to save him?
Was it his Pops, or Ian, the God of Sun?
But whoever it was, he saw hope for life again. As long as he survived… This era would surely belong to him!
However, before he could even get excited,
Borsalino casually remarked, "The Straw Hat Pirates, I never expected a crew of pirates who had just entered the Grand Line… to actually come to Enies Lobby to rescue someone like you... What a bunch of idiots! But…"
His gaze swept over Teach: "You don't seem very happy!"
Teach: "…"
The Straw Hat Pirates… How could he be happy?
Damn it, are these guys out of their minds?
Do they even know where they are?
Do they even know who the guy next to him is?
The excitement that had just surged within him vanished instantly.
He didn't believe the Straw Hat crew could rescue him in Enies Lobby, under the watchful eyes of an Admiral.
Teach looked up, still wearing that fawning smile, at Borsalino: "I don't know those idiots at all, please let me join the World Government!"
"Oh, is that so?"
Borsalino looked at Teach expressionlessly, a hint of disdain in his eyes: "You actually think those guys who came to rescue you are a bunch of idiots?"
Before Teach could say anything more… Suddenly, a loud boom resounded.
It seemed as if something had attacked outside the Tower of Justice, a deafening roar echoing through the air.
"They've arrived? I didn't expect them to get here so quickly."
Borsalino ignored Teach and led him outside. "Let's go see those idiots who came to rescue you!"
Teach: "...?!"
Teach's face stiffened, but he obediently followed Borsalino outside.
A short while later, they arrived…
Upon reaching the rooftop of the Tower of Justice, looking down, he indeed saw the Straw Hat crew standing imposingly atop the courthouse.
For some reason, seeing the Straw Hats standing atop the tower, facing the wind, their faces filled with determination and seriousness, he suddenly felt a pang of emotion.
Even Borsalino, standing beside him, was slightly surprised by the Straw Hats daring to meet his gaze, a marine Admiral's.
He quickly recovered, his mouth agape: "Huh? How scary! Are you really going to be enemies with the World Government? Maybe…"
He scratched his head in distress: "If you leave now, I can pretend I didn't see you…"
However, before he could finish speaking,
A large bird formed of flame suddenly shot towards the World Government flag atop the Tower of Justice.
At that moment, Teach, who had initially been somewhat moved, Borsalino, who had been trying to persuade them to leave, and the agents and marines watching below, all gaped, their eyes wide.
Are these guys crazy?
"Teach, we've come to save you!"
"Eh, ah, okay, okay…"
Teach hadn't quite recovered from what had just happened. Hearing Luffy's shout, he nodded involuntarily, but his eyes remained fixed on the World Government flag burning in flames.
Only after answering did he finally snap out of it.
At that moment, his body involuntarily trembled, as if a sudden, bone-chilling cold had swept over him, spreading from his feet to his head, even freezing his heart.