Chapter 270: Chapter 270: GG! Just Surrender!
Fleet Admiral’s Office.
Five people stared at each other, tension thick in the air.
Add to that the sleazy-looking Den Den Mushi on the desk.
Six, then.
A long silence stretched.
Kizaru, however, remained unfazed.
While speeding back to headquarters, he casually admired the scenery along the way.
The face projected by the Den Den Mushi even looked somewhat relaxed.
Sengoku noticed his nonchalance and frowned, but he had no choice but to turn his attention to the others.
His expression grave, Sengoku took a deep breath before speaking solemnly.
“Golden Lion…”
“Call everyone!”
“Meeting!”
With that, he slammed his desk and marched toward the large conference room next door.
The others wore equally serious expressions.
Even Aokiji furrowed his brows.
Dealing with Whitebeard alone was already pushing it.
But now, adding Golden Lion to the mix?
No way.
If they didn’t give this everything they had, Marineford wouldn’t make it out alive.
Whether for the sake of the Marines—or their own survival—this was not a battle they could afford to slack in.
They were either getting beaten to a pulp or worked to death.
Seeing Kizaru’s carefree demeanor, Aokiji couldn’t help but sigh.
Does this guy even understand the situation?
Does he really think he can stay out of this?
Just wait.
Once the Fleet Admiral assigns him a major role, we’ll see if he’s still grinning.
Soon, they relocated to the large conference room.
Every Rear Admiral and above who was currently at Marineford had gathered.
Their faces were etched with tension.
This was a critical period—already a busy time.
For everyone to be summoned like this…
Something major must have happened.
All they could hope was that it wasn’t too major.
At the head of the table, Sengoku remained as stern as before.
Once everyone was present, he wasted no time.
First, he placed the still-active Den Den Mushi on Admiral Kizaru’s seat.
Then, he began explaining the dire situation.
“Ahem! We have a critical announcement.”
“Just moments ago, Admiral Kizaru discovered Golden Lion’s presence on Amazon Lily.”
His tone was heavy.
“Golden Lion? What’s he doing on Amazon Lily?”
“Wasn’t he hiding away in the sky?”
“Yeah. Wasn’t he basically crippled? I’m surprised he’s even alive.”
Several Vice Admirals voiced their confusion.
Onigumo, in particular, scoffed.
He had been present during the Marine’s legendary battle against Golden Lion.
Sure, the man was a monster—
But his strength had drastically declined since then.
“Why bring him up now? Did something happen?”
Beside Onigumo, Hina spoke up.
They all knew Golden Lion was no longer a real threat.
But if the Fleet Admiral had called this meeting specifically to mention him…
It couldn’t be just for introductions.
Sengoku observed their reactions before continuing.
“Also, just moments ago, Vice Admiral Momonga—who was sent to recruit Hancock—witnessed a massive bolt of purple lightning strike Amazon Lily.”
The instant he finished speaking—
A single figure flashed in everyone’s minds.
A young man in white, his eyes gleaming with violet light.
There was no mistaking it.
In this world, only one person wielded purple lightning.
The moment “purple lightning” was mentioned—
The first thing that came to mind was that name: Vir, the Deceptive Doctor.
But the most glaring detail in their minds?
The medical kit in his hands.
That guy was a doctor!
The Golden Lion… and him.
Both were on Amazon Lily.
Individually, neither was worth a second glance.
But together?
The chemical reaction was explosive.
And don’t you dare tell us they’re just old buddies horsing around on an all-woman island playing tag.
“That’s right. Just moments ago, Kizaru encountered Golden Lion—and his strength has returned to its peak.”
The moment Sengoku dropped that bombshell—
“WHAT?!”
Everyone who hadn’t already heard the news shot to their feet in unison.
Horror painted their faces.
That guy… That damn guy!
He’s a freaking monster!
Does healing someone really work that fast?!
Logically, Golden Lion’s deep-rooted injuries should’ve taken months to fix—eighty, maybe a hundred days at least.
But what? From the time Vir went off the grid to now, barely a day had passed!
And in that time, he’d not only found Golden Lion but healed him to his prime?
That’s just too damn fast!
Hina’s face was ashen—no, everyone in the room shared the same despair.
They had experienced Golden Lion’s terror firsthand.
Whitebeard’s might was already common knowledge.
Now, Golden Lion and Whitebeard…
Both at their peak.
Might as well surrender.
This wasn’t a fight—it was suicide.
“Sit. Everyone, sit. Does anyone have suggestions? Speak up.”
Sengoku had expected this reaction.
After all, when he first heard the news—
He hadn’t been much better off.
The officers numbly returned to their seats, their expressions varying degrees of dazed.
“Fleet Admiral, I have a plan.”
Onigumo, frowning, suddenly spoke up.
Sengoku’s eyes lit up.
A plan at a time like this? A genius!
“Go on!”
The others also turned to Onigumo, surprised.
This guy has a plan?
Then, Onigumo laid it out.
“I believe we should cut our losses.”
“Ace isn’t worth risking the entire Marines! Given Vir’s ties to Whitebeard, he’s definitely setting terms for Golden Lion.”
“Facing two Emperors at their peak—forget winning!”
“Even if we do, the Marines will likely disband afterward!”
“Two Emperors—no, those two are stronger than Emperors—plus Vir, a top-tier medic, watching from the sidelines… Our situation is dire.”
Onigumo delivered his analysis with utmost seriousness.
In short—
Just surrender.
No chance of winning.
Concede territory, pay reparations, bow our heads.
Do whatever it takes.
Sengoku, who had been hopeful, nearly choked.
His face darkened instantly.
Seeing the nods of agreement from the others—
He couldn’t stay seated any longer.
The battle hasn’t even started, and morale is already collapsing?!
“Is this the attitude the Marines should have?! We haven’t even fought yet, and you’re already giving up?! Onigumo, you’ve been acting cowardly since you got back!”
“If you’re this spineless, why even be a Marine?! Go home and raise pigs!”
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