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Chapter 112: A Burden of Justice Cast Aside

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Marine Headquarters - Marineford.

Inside the meeting room, a heated discussion was underway, the events of the past two days dominating the conversation.

The clash between the legendary Pirate King's right-hand man, Silvers Rayleigh, and Vice Admiral Ian; the capture of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Donquixote Doflamingo and "Golden Lion" Shiki; and Kaido's invasion of Impel Down.

The newly appointed Warlord, Issho (Fujitora), had aided in the capture of Shiki and the defense of Impel Down, proving his Admiral-level strength and unwavering belief in Marine justice. Everything seemed to be progressing smoothly.

Yet, these earth-shattering events had occurred within just two days. Initially, they had dismissed Kaido's actions as another one of his suicidal escapades or perhaps a desire to reconnect with old comrades.

However, it soon became clear that Doflamingo had been involved in a clandestine alliance with the Emperor, leading to his immediate dismissal from the Seven Warlords.

His title and privileges were revoked. He had been appointed to maintain balance between the Marines and the pirates, not to facilitate their growth.

Then came the wave of shock and disbelief.

Any one of these events would have been enough to send ripples throughout the world, yet they had all transpired within the same short span.

And at the center of it all was the Black-Winged Devil, Ian, the man who had orchestrated these events.

His rise to power had been meteoric, unstoppable.

Even surpassing the legendary figures of the previous era, Gol D. Roger and Garp the Hero.

"What is there to hide? We announce that Kaido invaded Impel Down, instigating a prisoner riot, and we executed the perpetrators. Simple as that." Admiral Sakazuki (Akainu), his face obscured by a cloud of cigar smoke that filled half the meeting room, responded to Sengoku's question.

Many admired and feared his ruthless brand of justice, his unwavering belief in eliminating all threats, even at the cost of collateral damage. After all, even a single escaped criminal could disrupt the peace of the world.

Revealing the truth, while potentially damaging, would also showcase the Marines' strength and restore order to Impel Down.

Since they couldn't hide it, they might as well embrace it.

"He became Ridiculously powerful. Even we weren't that strong back in our prime. I wonder what the World Government thinks of him." Kuzan remarked.

While Momousagi, Chaton, and several other officers were absent, Marineford was still brimming with Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals. Even Garp was present.

Borsalino, his face contorted in a characteristically lecherous grin, casually clipped his fingernails, seemingly unconcerned. He turned to Momousagi (Gion). "Gion-chan, you were the one who discovered him. Don't you know anything about his background?"

"I don't." Momousagi shook her head. No one was surprised. Since joining the Marines, Ian had largely ignored orders.

He roamed freely, hunting down pirates, and they had simply assumed he was on extended suppression missions. So far, his actions hadn't deviated from the Marines' overall goals.

"Let's move on from that. That matter is settled. Now, we need to discuss the vacant Warlord position and who should inherit it." Sengoku's deep, commanding voice boomed through the room.