"Oh my... such a terrifying tsunami—this old man's never seen anything like it in his life!"
Kizaru wiped at nonexistent sweat on his forehead, his sleazy expression firmly in place while his heart hammered with shock.
If this weren't Marine Headquarters, and if he weren't a Marine Admiral—seeing such a horrifying tsunami, with Kizaru's personality, he would've already used Yata Mirror to bolt. No way would he stand here and tank it! After all, he was a Devil Fruit user. If he actually got hit by a wave of that magnitude, death would be the only outcome!
"Did something happen in the New World?" Aokiji frowned.
"New World!?"
Hearing Aokiji's words, Sengoku froze. He immediately thought of the direction that pale blue light had appeared from—it was indeed the New World's direction. More precisely... the direction of G-1 Branch!!
Could it be connected to that Kai kid again!?
At this thought, Sengoku's face darkened. He turned and strode urgently toward the Fleet Admiral's office. He needed to contact G-1 Branch immediately to confirm this matter. He left the three Admirals behind, exchanging confused looks, unable to figure out what was happening.
G-1 Branch.
Watching the pale blue light shoot out, Kai nodded with satisfaction and asked: "Doctor, what power level was that shot at?"
"Mm, that blast reached about eighty percent of full power—also the highest limit for lossless attacks from the Chakra Cannon," Vegapunk said.
Kai nodded, understanding Vegapunk's meaning.
No matter what, the Chakra Cannon was just a weapon, and all weapons experienced wear. To reach eighty percent of full power in a lossless state was already incredibly impressive. Of course, even at full power, the wear on the Chakra Cannon would be minimal.
"It's just a shame we don't know what kind of destruction the Chakra Cannon caused," Vegapunk said with some regret.
Hearing Vegapunk's words, Kai smiled: "Nothing to regret—we'll know soon enough."
"Hm!?" Vegapunk looked confused about what Kai meant.
Just as Vegapunk was about to ask, a voice interrupted. A Marine Commander ran up to Kai: "Admiral White Dragon, Fleet Admiral Sengoku is requesting communication!"
"There we go—here comes our messenger." Kai picked up the Den Den Mushi.
The moment he connected, Sengoku's heavy voice came through: "Kai, where are you right now!?"
"At the branch, obviously. Where else would I be!?" Kai said matter-of-factly.
"..." Sengoku was somewhat speechless. He took a deep breath: "I mean, that blue light just now—does it have anything to do with you!?"
"Pale blue light!? What are you talking about? Sorry, Fleet Admiral, but I didn't see anything!" Kai said with an innocent expression. This was definitely not the time to admit anything!
Suddenly changing tack, Kai asked with confusion: "What's wrong, Fleet Admiral? Did something happen?"
"Did something happen!? Hmph! A tsunami several thousand meters high appeared at Marine Headquarters. If not for me and the three Admirals blocking it, the entire headquarters would be underwater by now! And the Red Line—an even more terrifying tsunami appeared there. If the Five Elders hadn't intervened, all of Mary Geoise would've been destroyed!"
Though Kai denied it, Sengoku wasn't an idiot—naturally he wouldn't just believe it easily.
"Oh, almost destroyed Mary Geoise? That's really too bad," Kai said flatly.
"Ugh..." Sengoku was nearly driven to death by Kai's words. His voice deepened: "Kai, the five-year term is up. Get things in order—return to Marine Headquarters tomorrow!"
Sengoku finished speaking and immediately hung up the Den Den Mushi, afraid that talking to Kai any longer would actually kill him from anger.
After hanging up, Kai looked at Vegapunk with a smile: "Doctor, now you know what kind of destructive power the Chakra Cannon has, right?" Kai had kept the Den Den Mushi on speaker the whole time—naturally Vegapunk could hear.
"Yes!" Vegapunk nodded excitedly. After a long moment, his emotions gradually settled somewhat, and he asked: "So Admiral, am I returning to Marine Headquarters with you?"
"No, Doctor—you'll continue staying at G-1 Branch." Kai thought briefly, then shook his head.
After five years of garrison duty, the entire G-1 Branch could be said to be completely under Kai's control. To put it bluntly, if his orders conflicted with Sengoku's, the branch personnel would absolutely execute his will without hesitation! So compared to Marine Headquarters, G-1 Branch was actually safer!
"Mm, understood," Vegapunk nodded.
For him, as long as he could conduct his research, anywhere was fine. And since he'd already sided with Kai, it was better to have less contact with the World Government.
"By the way, Doctor—don't let news of the Chakra Cannon leak. Also, your mission for the next year is to develop as many more Chakra Cannons as possible! If you need anything or face any difficulties, contact me anytime," Kai said.
"Yes, Admiral White Dragon," Vegapunk nodded.
Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
On this day, the entire harbor was packed with people!
"Never thought Admiral White Dragon's popularity would be this terrifying!"
"Of course! This is Admiral White Dragon we're talking about—the strongest Admiral who single-handedly suppressed all New World pirates! Even two of the Four Emperors have already been defeated by Admiral White Dragon!"
As people discussed excitedly, a massive warship slowly passed through the Gates of Justice and sailed in!
After five years, Kai returned to Marine Headquarters!
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