After hanging up the Transponder Snail, the empty room suddenly became silent.
Sitting in his seat, Sengoku pondered for a few seconds before looking at the other person in the office.
"Kizaru, what do you make of this?"
"Of course I believe it~"
Kizaru, sitting on the sofa, raised his head, a leisurely smile on his face.
"Mr. Garp's judgment certainly won't be wrong. Since he said so, it means it's true."
"It sounds so scary~ I hope I won't encounter such a terrifying attack when I go out~"
Boom—!
As soon as Kizaru's voice fell, a terrifying loud noise suddenly came from afar.
Even Sengoku and the other person deep within Marineford felt the ground shake slightly beneath their feet.
"What happened!"
Sengoku stood up abruptly, ready to check the situation.
Just then, a special Transponder Snail on the desk suddenly let out an angry roar.
"Sengoku! What are you idiot doing!"
"Five Elders?"
Sengoku's gaze shifted.
This Transponder Snail was specifically for contacting the Five Elders.
The fact that they suddenly called to curse clearly meant something big had happened.
Coupled with the recent explosion, an ominous premonition rose in Sengoku's heart.
Picking up the Transponder Snail, he asked: "What happened?"
"You're still asking me what happened?!"
The Five Elders' voice became even more agitated: "Someone charged into Mary Geoise from the direction of Marineford, and fought his way in!"
"How are you guarding the gate? How could you let such a dangerous fellow walk in so brazenly!"
"What?!"
Sengoku's eyes widened in surprise: "Are you sure you're not mistaken? You know the entrance from Marineford to Mary Geoise..."
"I don't want to hear your nonsense!"
The Five Elders impatiently interrupted: "The opponent is very strong! Quickly send an Admiral to support!"
"...I understand."
Sengoku's brows furrowed tightly.
To be honest, the Five Elders' words shocked him more than the fact that someone had broken in.
What kind of place was Mary Geoise?
The Holy Land on the Red Line, the residence of the World Nobles.
Not to mention the private soldiers hidden in the shadows, there were already two hands full of strong individuals openly.
They clearly discovered the intruder, yet couldn't stop him, and even needed Marine reinforcements.
What kind of monster was that guy who broke in?
"Kizaru, only you can get there the fastest now. The mission to apprehend the enemy is yours."
"Oh, how scary~"
Kizaru slowly stood up: "First, an unknown strong individual who destroyed an island with a single blow, and then an unknown enemy who forcibly entered Mary Geoise."
"There are an unusual number of monsters appearing today~"
"Stop talking nonsense."
Sengoku walked towards the door: "You go first, I'll be there a step later."
"No matter who the enemy is, he absolutely cannot be allowed to escape!"
...
"Damn it, what kind of monster are you!"
In front of the palace in Mary Geoise, Fleet Admiral Kong leaned against the wall, struggling to stand up.
"Why have I never heard of your existence before this!"
"Perhaps because your intelligence organization is too useless."
Lin Que leisurely walked past a corpse dressed in a white suit and wearing a mask.
Around this corpse, there were many other figures dressed similarly.
Undoubtedly, all these people were CP0.
Upon discovering Lin Que's intrusion, these loyal dogs rushed from all directions like locusts.
Unfortunately, not a single one could get close to Lin Que.
"So slow, where have all your top-tier powerhouses gone?"
Boom—!
A roar sounded, and an invisible current of air swept towards a nearby corner, engulfing the last CP0 agent hiding there.
Lin Que slowly lowered his arm and looked at Kong, who had once again been blown away by the aftershock.
"To give you time to gather your people, I deliberately slowed down my pace."
"Damn it!"
Kong's eyes were streaked with blood.
"I don't know who you are, but don't get too smug!"
"The power of the World Government is far from as simple as you think!"
"Really? All I see is a bunch of small fry and a frail Fleet Admiral."
Lin Que pulled out the Enslavement Dagger from his embrace and casually tossed it towards Kong's chest.
"Lying isn't a good habit, you know~"
Hiss—!
The sharp Enslavement Dagger landed on the ground, piercing directly through the marble floor.
As for Kong, who was originally lying on the ground, he vanished into thin air, nowhere to be seen.
"That was close~"
Kizaru's voice came from above the palace: "Almost didn't make it in time~"
"Marine Admiral Kizaru."
Lin Que picked up the Enslavement Dagger again and calmly looked at Kizaru, who was standing above the palace, holding Kong.
"Is it just you? Where are the others?"
"The others are behind me~"
"Of course, whether you can meet them is another question."
Kizaru's voice suddenly sounded behind Lin Que.
"Speed is power. Have you ever been kicked at light speed?"
"Light speed?"
Boom—!
Lin Que patted the dust off himself and looked at Kizaru, who was unconscious at his feet.
"I never expected that a dignified Marine Admiral would have a talent for joking."
"How is that possible...?"
Kong looked at Lin Que in disbelief.
Kizaru had eaten the Glint-Glint Fruit and was a light human; his movement speed was definitely among the fastest in this world.
To be able to instantly counter and defeat him at a speed Kizaru couldn't even react to.
This was completely beyond his comprehension.
"Could it be... your previous battle wasn't even your full power?"
"I say, you guys from the Marines, you haven't by any chance attended some comedy training class, have you?"
Lin Que pulled out an orange from who-knows-where and replied while eating it.
"I was just bored and playing around with you, so how did it become a battle in your eyes?"
"You!"
Kong's face turned ashen from the humiliation.
He had roamed the seas for countless years, even reaching the position of Fleet Admiral in the end, encountering all sorts of enemies.
But this was the first time since he became famous that he had met someone who looked down on him like Lin Que.
What was even more infuriating was that he really seemed to be unable to defeat the opponent.
"You guys, how long are you going to hide?"
"You're too eager, Fleet Admiral Kong."
Three figures of varying heights appeared in front of the palace.
"The opponent's strength is tricky; we need to make some preparations."
...