Chapter 83 – The Navy
Marineford – Navy Headquarters.
Standing in front of Fleet Admiral Sengoku's office, Tachibana Kyūjō meticulously adjusted the folds of his uniform. Not a single wrinkle remained as he gave himself a small, satisfied nod.
Then, without waiting for permission, he called out.
"Uncle Sengoku."
And just like that, he pushed the door open and stepped in with his usual calm.
Sengoku, seated on a long couch surrounded by a mountain of reports, let out a long sigh the moment he heard that familiar voice. He didn't even bother hiding the irritation on his face as he looked up.
"I told you already, didn't I?! Why are you skipping duty again?! I specifically assigned you to oversee Division G-11! What exactly are you watching over there? Or are you just getting drunk with pirates?! You think I don't know?!"
"And now, to make matters worse, you're leaving your jurisdiction whenever you feel like it! What if pirates from the New World attack G-11 while you're gone, huh?! If everyone acted like you, why even bother having a Fleet Admiral at all?!"
But Kyūjō only responded with a faint smile, unbothered by the outburst.
Instead of defending himself, he said something seemingly unrelated:
"Uncle Sengoku, I've sent Hina to Skypiea. After all this time... I think it's finally time I did something for this world."
Sengoku's eyes narrowed sharply at that.
His expression hardened as he stared at the young man in front of him.
"Kyūjō," he said in a low voice, "What exactly are you planning?"
Kyūjō's response came with a soft but confident grin.
"To uphold justice, of course."
Sengoku's chest tightened.
He already knew what this was about. And he wasn't happy.
"Haaah…"
He let out a long sigh and tried to reason with the boy, his voice heavy with concern.
"Kyūjō… I know your strength has grown beyond comprehension. Maybe there really is no one left in this world who can stand against you. But don't take the World Government lightly."
"They've ruled the world for over 800 years. We don't even know the full extent of the powers they're hiding behind the curtain."
"And even if you do manage to overthrow them… then what? You think the Navy can just take their place? Manage an entire world in chaos?"
"If the current structure crumbles, we'll plunge into a never-ending war. The balance of the seas will be destroyed."
"And when that happens, you will be branded the greatest criminal in history."
"Kyūjō, you're rushing into this. I can't let you go through with it."
With that, Sengoku stood up, intending to stop Kyūjō physically.
But the young man met his gaze with a gentle, unwavering stare...
And the air shifted.
The atmosphere in the room grew heavy, dense, almost suffocating. Pressure surged from every direction, crushing the space like invisible weights. Even lifting a single foot became a monumental effort.
The office—small to begin with—now felt like a swamp. Sengoku's body sank under the force of something immeasurable, and even twitching a finger took all his strength.
This sensation… It was familiar…
Conqueror's Haki? No… this is something more.
How could someone possibly control Haoshoku Haki to this degree?
The realization struck Sengoku like lightning—Kyūjō's mastery had far surpassed mere infusion.
This was domination on a level that transcended the limits of humanity.
The aura surrounding him was no longer that of a man—it was something otherworldly.
Kyūjō didn't pull the pressure back. Instead, he spoke gently:
"Uncle Sengoku, back in my homeland, there's an old saying from the Eastern Nation. It's called: 'Yi Gu Zuo Qi, Zai Er Shuai, San Er Jie.'"
"What does that even mean? Where's it from?"
"It's said that since ancient times, our ancestors knew that courage on the battlefield was the most crucial element."
"When the war drums are struck for the first time, that's when the spirit of the soldiers burns the brightest."
"But if you hesitate and don't march forward at that moment... what grows isn't bravery, but doubt. Fear. And soon, that courage fades."
"When that fire is gone... how can we ever hope to defeat our enemies?"
"That's why—right now, Uncle Sengoku—my spirit is burning at its peak."
"I have to go. And nothing can stop me."
"As for your concerns… If I succeed, reach out to the Revolutionary Army. I'm sure they'd be willing to work with us to stabilize the seas."
"But if I fail… then your position as Fleet Admiral may fall along with me. You should be prepared for that."
And with those final words, Kyūjō vanished—disappearing from the office without a trace.
A few seconds passed.
Then far above the Marineford port, his figure streaked across the sky like a comet.
Only then did the suffocating Haki vanish—and Sengoku could finally move.
Without missing a beat, he lunged toward the window and leapt out.
His body instantly transformed into a towering golden giant—
Hito Hito no Mi, Mythical Zoan Model: Daibutsu!
A golden Buddha, nearly a hundred meters tall, descended upon Navy Headquarters.
Before the soldiers even had time to react, Sengoku's booming voice thundered from the sky:
"This is Sengoku! All soldiers and combat personnel still in the base—head to the harbor immediately! Board your ships now!!"
Then, with eyes sharp as blades, the golden Buddha turned to glare at a new arrival—
Admiral Borsalino, aka Kizaru, who had just appeared with his usual slow, lazy swagger.
"Borsalino! Go to the New World immediately! Bring Sakazuki back!!"
For once, Kizaru didn't say a word.
In an instant, his body turned to light and shot into the heavens, leaving only a shimmering afterimage behind.
After all… reading the room is a basic survival skill for any corporate employee.
(Side Note: Yes, Kizaru can carry passengers while flying—just not nearly as fast as when traveling solo.)
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