Chapter 129 Sengoku: I’ve Provoked Someone, Can You Leave Me Alone?
Lucifer's actions in the New World caused an uproar, enough to shake the balance of the region. The Marines had to prepare for the aftermath.
The Five Elders' influence had no effect on Lucifer's kill order, and the Marines had to find another way to deal with it.
There's also the vacancy in the Seven Warlords of the Sea that needed to be filled.
A series of troubles had come together, leaving Sengoku physically and mentally exhausted. His hair and beard had almost turned white overnight.
If Mr. Tony, his exclusive barber, hadn't been so skilled, his aging appearance would have been even more evident.
"Is the candidate for Shichibukai still undecided?" Vice Admiral Tsuru asked calmly, resting her chin in her hands.
"No, these pirates aren't strong enough, and their deterrent power is lacking. If they become Shichibukai, I don't know who would defeat them."
"If we lose again, the majesty of the Seven Warlords of the Sea will be completely shattered!" Sengoku said, looking at the pirate candidates sent by his subordinates. None of them met his expectations.
"I have a good candidate here, but it's a pity he's in the West Blue, not the Grand Line."
"Oh? Who is it?" Tsuru inquired.
"It doesn't matter if he's not on the Grand Line, as long as he's strong enough to deter pirates worldwide."