Indeed, after having his status as the Celestial Dragons revoked, he was able to rely on his own abilities to become the emperor of the underworld...
Even if, in their eyes, these were nothing more than trivial accomplishments, no, they didn't even count as accomplishments, it still couldn't be denied that the kid from the Donquixote Family was capable.
Although he couldn't compare to the kid from the Figarland Family, among this generation of Celestial Dragons, he was already considered quite good.
As for so-called violations and betrayal, to be honest, just as Saturn had said, they weren't worried.
If that kid of the Donquixote Family truly displayed his value, they believed that Imu-sama would surely bestow blessings upon him!
The Five Elders all frowned and pondered for a moment. Then they exchanged glances with one another, and finally, all four sets of eyes fell upon Saturn before them.
"You've already decided?"
"I've already decided. We can't allow that guy to continue any longer."
Facing the inquiries of the other elders, Saturn did not hesitate at all. He nodded while speaking in a cold and frigid tone. "Even now, we still don't know exactly what secrets that guy holds. If not for Vegapunk's clone telling us, we wouldn't even know that it was he who told Vegapunk about Rocks's blood!"
As he spoke, he looked at the four before him with a serious gaze. "And that survivor of Ohara is ultimately a problem. We can take advantage of the public execution to draw everyone's attention and resolve everything at once. When the time comes, no one will know what happened."
The other four elders: "..."
Hearing Saturn's plan, the Five Elders once again fell silent.
Then St. Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro let out a helpless sigh. "Vegapunk's little schemes really never end."
"Hmph, that guy's little schemes didn't just start today or yesterday."
St. Topman Warcury snorted coldly. "Does he really think that bit of intelligence of his is enough to make the World Government back down? Not only did he deceive the World Government, but now he even dares to conceal things from us?"
"If it weren't for this time, when he actually produced that thing, did he really think the World Government wouldn't make a move against him?"
"It's just that even though that thing has already been made, the military strength of Marine Headquarters is still somewhat insufficient."
St. Marcus Mars spoke with a helpless tone. "The second phase of the research hasn't been completed yet, and it simply can't make up for critical combat power. Especially now that there's an incoming public execution. If Saturn also diverts the troops..."
"Rest assured, we won't be using Marine Headquarters' forces."
Saturn shook his head.
A faint glint flashed in his eyes, his tone filled with coldness and killing intent. "This time, we must resolve it as quickly as possible. Unless an Admiral takes action, Marine Headquarters simply won't be able to help!"
"You mean to dispatch..."
The Five Elders were stunned once more. Everyone looked at Saturn with serious expressions.
But after only a moment, they regained their composure. After exchanging glances again, they all nodded toward Saturn, speaking in equally cold tones.
"Then we'll proceed as you say."
"Have Marine Headquarters obediently comply with the order."
"Tell Sengoku that we are commanding him, not discussing it with him!"
...
On the other side, Tsuru, who had left Impel Down, was standing by the dock with her brows furrowed, seemingly deep in thought.
She always felt that Doflamingo's gaze earlier had been strange.
Within that casual look, there seemed to be a trace of mockery hidden.
Could it be that he knew something?
But if that guy knew something, what exactly did he know, and where did he learn it from?
No one knew how much time had passed.
When Tsuru was still lost in thought, a marine walked over and said respectfully. "Staff officer Tsuru, the ship is ready!"
"Ready?"
That voice pulled Tsuru back to her senses. She raised her head to look at the marine in front of her and sighed. "Then let's head back. Marine Headquarters still has a pile of matters that need handling next!"
As she spoke, just as she was about to step forward and board the ship...
"Purururu!"
The ringing of the Den Den Mushi on her body sounded.
Tsuru's eyebrows lifted slightly, and a sudden sense of foreboding rose in her heart. Still, she took a deep breath and answered the call.
"Hello!"
However, in response to her voice, the Den Den Mushi wearing a seagull cap did not immediately reply, and its expression looked exceptionally gloomy.
This scene made Tsuru's brows knit once again. After hesitating for a moment, she spoke again.
"Sengoku, judging by that expression of yours, something did happen, did it?"
That's right, the caller was the current Fleet Admiral of Marine Headquarters, known as the Resourceful General, Sengoku the Buddha.
After hearing Tsuru's words, the increasingly gloomy Den Den Mushi took a deep breath, as if suppressing the anger in his heart, and spoke in a dark tone. "Release that guy."
Tsuru: "...?"
Those words instantly filled Tsuru's face with confusion.
Then, as if she had understood something, her expression also darkened. "The World Government contacted you? And judging by your look, it's not just about releasing that guy, is it?"
Sengoku: "..."
Facing Tsuru's questioning, the Den Den Mushi fell silent for a moment, then continued in the same gloomy tone. "Come back, and we'll talk."
As those words fell…
"Click… Gacha!"
Before Tsuru could say anything else, the other side had already hung up, giving Tsuru a splitting headache.
She rubbed her forehead while looking at the Den Den Mushi. "Looks like another accident has happened!"
As she spoke, she took a deep breath, no longer hesitating, and turned around, heading back in the direction she came from.
As she walked, she spoke in a heavy tone. "Notify everyone below, the departure will be delayed!"
…
At the same time.
"Bang!"
After hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Sengoku clenched his right hand into a fist and slammed it hard onto his desk, his expression still gloomy as he bared his teeth and roared angrily: "Damn it, what exactly are those guys trying to do?"