Chapter 104: The Navy’s Headache!
Chapter 104: The Navy's Headache!
At the same time, in Marineford—
"What?"
"The Celestial Dragons want us to assign personnel to protect them?"
Sengoku frowned as he listened to the Den Den Mushi, confused by the request.
"Yes," came the calm voice of Commander-in-Chief Kong from the other end.
"Saint Valrona is currently in the Sabaody Archipelago. His guards and personal pirate escort have been wiped out by the Dragon Hunter Pirates. We suspect they intend to attack the Celestial Dragons directly. I want Admiral personnel assigned immediately for protection."
Kong now held the highest position in the World Government's military, overseeing all three branches of the armed forces. Usually, the Celestial Dragons wouldn't get involved in operational matters—but this time, they'd made a direct request.
"Understood," Sengoku replied tiredly. "Send me the full details. I'll assign someone as soon as possible."
As Fleet Admiral of the Navy, Sengoku had no choice when the Celestial Dragons demanded something. But that didn't make it any less frustrating. The weight of it all—another burden on his already exhausted shoulders—was almost too much to bear.
Just then, Vice Admiral Tsuru walked into the office.