Naval Headquarters.
"Is this what the Five Elders meant?"
"I see."
"This department will execute it immediately."
In the Fleet Admiral's office, Sengoku was holding a Den Den Mushi and listening to the voice on the phone with a serious face.
After a long while, he finally hung up the phone and put the Den Den Mushi back down.
"Who's calling?"
Although there was no change in Sengoku's expression, Garp, who was sitting on the sofa, could tell at a glance that his old friend's mood had fluctuated slightly after answering the call.
"Admiral Kong."
In response to Garp's question, Sengoku did not hide anything.
"Kong?"
"What a rare guest!"
"I didn't expect that even though he's already the commander-in-chief of the World Government, he's still concerned about the Marine."
When Garp heard it was Kong, he picked his nose and spoke sarcastically.
"Mr. Sengoku, what happened?"
Borsalino put down the newspaper.
It must be no small matter for the commander-in-chief of the entire army, Steel Bone Kong, to make special contact.
"The Five Elders have learned of the Marine Headquarters' appointment of Rosen as Governor-General of the Four Seas and his conferring the rank of Vice Admiral, and have expressed their approval and support."
As soon as Sengoku said this,
Garp was still smiling broadly.
Borsalino was also trimming his nails with a nail clipper as if nothing had happened.
But the atmosphere in the Fleet Admiral's office had changed.
The appointment of Rosen by the Marine Headquarters was just recently initiated by Sengoku, and was just finalized after discussion by Garp, Borsalino, Zephyr and Tsuru, and even the notice has not been issued yet.
In other words, even Rosen himself didn't know that he was about to be promoted.
Although the appointment and transfer of senior management of the headquarters had not yet been spread, the World Government already knew about it, and the news had even reached the Five Elders.
Sengoku, Garp, and Borsalino all knew what this meant.
Naval Headquarters.
Live under the surveillance of the world government.
"Is that all?"
Garp tore open the package and bit into a piece of senbei.
"Regarding Rosen's findings regarding the loss of the Heavenly Tribute, the Five Elders disagree."
"He wants our headquarters to send people to the North Sea to thoroughly investigate the disappearance of the Heavenly Tribute."
"There has to be a clear outcome."
Sengoku dropped a bombshell.
"What's the point of asking for a thorough investigation of Heavenly Tribute? It would be better to just ask the Marine Headquarters to conduct a thorough investigation of Rosen."
Garp curled his lips and revealed the thoughts of the Five Elders.
"A thorough investigation of the junior student?"
When Borsalino heard this, he paused slightly while cutting his nails.
He knew that what Garp said was true.
He also read the investigation report on the loss of Heavenly Tribute that Rosen submitted to the World Government.
A sum of heavenly tribute was spent by Donquixote Doflamingo.
A sum of heavenly tribute was stolen by who-who.
Such rhetoric couldn't even fool Borsalino!
Not to mention fooling the Five Elders.
"Mr. Sengoku, what do you mean?"
Borsalino had all sorts of thoughts running through his mind, but he remained calm on the surface.
Just like the ambiguous justice he practices, it is difficult to understand.
"check."
"Rosen must be thoroughly investigated."
Sengoku shouted sternly, emphasizing each word.
"Then let me go out!"
When Borsalino heard this, he was about to stand up and volunteer, and even the words were on the tip of his tongue, but before he could say it, he heard Sengoku, the naval Fleet Admiral, say.
"Since the Five Elders have concerns about the loss of Heavenly Tribute, the Marine Headquarters must conduct a thorough investigation and give the World Government a clear explanation."
"Borsalino."
"It just so happens that you are from the North Sea and are very familiar with that sea area. You also know Rosen inside and out. I would like to trouble you to go there and make sure to find out whether Rosen is related to the loss of Heavenly Tribute."
Sengoku looked at Borsalino.
"Puhahahaha!"
"You're amazing, Sengoku."
"When it comes to investigating a case, you left Victor Seiji alone and actually asked Borsalino to investigate Rosen thoroughly."
When Garp heard this, he couldn't help but spit out the senbei in his mouth, and then laughed as if no one was around.
"Mr. Garp, it's very rude of you to say that!"
"I've also read a few detective novels."
Borsalino expressed his dissatisfaction weakly, but at the same time he also stated that he was, after all, an expert in investigating crimes who had read several detective novels.
"you."
"No, let me laugh for a while longer."
When Garp heard this, he laughed until tears came out.
Even if Borsalino is an expert in investigation comparable to Black Horse Victor Seiji, it would be strange if he could find any problems given his relationship with Rosen.
"Garp, shut up."
Sengoku scolded angrily, but the smile in the depths of his eyes could not be concealed.
As a naval Fleet Admiral, the most important thing is to know how to judge people and make good use of them.
Could he not know that apart from possessing the strength of a top Admiral, Borsalino was only good at reading newspapers, books, making tea and cutting nails?
But none of this matters.
Since the World Government wants the Marine Headquarters to thoroughly investigate Rosen, then sending Borsalino, who has just been promoted to Admiral of the headquarters, is that enough of a sign of seriousness?
The admirals have been dispatched.
Even if the Five Elders knew about it, they would have nothing to say.
snap
Borsalino pushed off his feet and stood up from the sofa.
"Are you leaving so soon?"
Seeing this, Garp couldn't help but ask.
He thought that Borsalino would delay for three to five days, and then slowly move out after letting Rosen in the North Sea know the news.
"Aren't you going to meet your junior?"
"Not to mention that we haven't seen each other for a while, it's not good for me, as a senior, to visit my junior. I can't go empty-handed."
"Of course I have to ask the King of the Tea Kingdom if there's any left of this year's new tea. I can take it to North Sea and give it to my junior as a souvenir."
Borsalino's main focus is sincerity.
"Puhahahaha!"
Garp opened his mouth, but in the end, nothing came out and he could only laugh until tears fell down.
As the admiral of the Marine who was to thoroughly investigate Rosen, the first thing Borsalino thought of before leaving was to bring gifts to the people specifically named by the Five Elders to be investigated.
What else can he say?
Even if you use your toes to think about it, Borsalino's trip is purely a public trip.
Thoroughly investigate Rosen?
That is to say, a thorough investigation of loneliness.
"Borsalino."
Sengoku ignored Garp and called out to Borsalino who was about to leave.
"Do you have something to tell me to pass on to my junior?"
"Mr. Sengoku."
Borsalino paused and turned to look at Sengoku.
"Tell Rosen."
"I've seen his actions in the North Sea. That sword cry has indeed reached the Grand Line. However, sharing joy is worse than enjoying it alone. It's time to let the four seas hear the Marine's sword cry."
"So, let him have no worries and act freely. As long as he doesn't forget his original intention as a marine, this headquarters will always be his solid backing."
Sengoku looked at Borsalino and spoke word by word.
"I will convey your words to my junior fellow student."
"Mr. Sengoku."
The moment Borsalino turned around, no one could see a smile flash across his eyes behind his sunglasses.
It has been a long time since I saw such a spirited Sengoku and such a united and motivated Marine Headquarters.
In such an atmosphere, although his justice remains ambiguous, he also unconsciously becomes firmer.