No fear appeared in his eyes, and everyone could see that Masa didn't take Sengoku's words seriously.
How could he have such confidence?
Such a question appeared in their minds, but one answer came into their minds.
Power.
Because Masa was powerful enough to say this, and because of this, no one dared to mess with him. This was the case with the Celestial Dragon since as they had the backing of the World Government and also brought their bodyguards, no one dared to mess up with them.
At this moment, he was the same, and after he showed his power and wit, no one dared to mess with him. Even if he faced Sengoku, he didn't care since he knew nothing could be done by Sengoku, especially after he gained the position of admiral.
Watching Masa's back, Sengoku frowned, but he couldn't think of anything to handle this young man, especially with that power of his.
Still, for one thing—
"Are you not going to do anything, Fleet Admiral?" Kuzan asked with a frown as his body turned cold. Garp was his mentor, and watching how his mentor was cut mercilessly, how could he remain calm?
Meanwhile, Sakazuki didn't bother to stay and just glanced at Garp, who seemed to pass out before he returned to his seat.
"Sakazuki!"
"What are you trying to get angry with me for, Kuzan?"
"Are you just letting him go like that?! That young man just beat Vice Admiral Garp!"
"So what?"
"...." Kuzan, Sengoku, and Tsuru.
"That's what Garp wanted to do, right? And if that young king became an admiral, isn't it natural for him to punish those who are below his position?"
If Sakazuki was stronger, he would definitely beat the shit out of Garp since, as Masa had said before, even if the world knew Garp was the "Marine Hero," in his mind, Garp was just a failure!
"...are you going to support that young man into the admiral?"
"Why not?" Sakuzuki didn't think it was a problem for Masa to become an admiral. "He is a king and a member of the World Government. There isn't a problem for him to become an admiral, and he also has a power that matches the admiral's status. Moreover, with that ingenuity, I believe that he can bring a surprise to the sea and bring down those scum pirates!"
Yes, while Sakazuki could tell that Masa had a hidden intention to become an admiral, he didn't care since he knew well that Masa was a king, and he also had heard that Masa was a king with a good reputation.
Or rather, so long as Masa wasn't a pirate, Sakazuki didn't mind.
Masa's power was the one that the Marines needed the most at this moment, and as long as Masa became an admiral, the Marines' power would rise even higher!
As for Garp?
Sakazuki didn't care at all, and as Masa had said before, the reason why Garp could maintain his status after what that guy's family did was because Garp's friends were Sengoku and Tsuru.
"How could you say that?!"
While Kuzan was angry, he couldn't cause a commotion, especially after what Masa had done. "Fleet Admiral!" So, in the end, he put his focus on Sengoku, hoping for Sengoku to make a move to catch Masa, especially when he saw how Masa destroyed Garp's cut arm directly, which made it impossible for Garp to have his arm anymore.
"Go back, Kuzan."
"Fleet Admiral?!"
"The competition is still long, and there are many powerful people here."
Sengoku said as he looked at the two individuals whose powers suited the status of an admiral. "To become an admiral, it isn't easy."
Kuzan frowned, but when he thought about how Sengoku would discard Smoker and make Smoker directly into a pirate, he stopped the words that were about to come out from his lips and returned to his position.
"Are you okay with this?"
Unlike Kuzan, Tsuru stood by Sengoku's side and asked this question. "If he becomes an admiral, even you won't be able to control him."
"If he is strong enough, then why not?"
At this moment, after Sengoku became cold-headed, he felt that it was okay for Masa to become an admiral as long as Masa was strong enough. After all, Masa was a king of the kingdom, which was part of the World Government, so it was impossible for Masa to become a pirate or a criminal. Moreover, as Sakazuki said before, even if Masa was like that, if that wit and power were used for the Marines to fight against the pirates, it was all good.
"Even if he joins, he won't be able to control a Marine, after all."
Even if Masa became an admiral, it was impossible for him to control everything, especially when he had just entered, and no matter what, he would be Sengoku's follower, which comforted Sengoku.
Then, what about Garp?
Whether it was Tsuru or Sengoku, neither of them mentioned Garp.
"Let's take care of Garp first."
"Okay."
Yet, when they saw Garp's half-dead state, they knew that instead of letting Masa have hatred toward them, it was better to make Masa an ally.
As for Garp's feelings, Sengoku could even execute Garp's grandson for the future of the Marines, so this was nothing.
Still, no matter what, everything was Garp's fault since Garp was too stupid to educate his family.
Regardless, many people, especially those who saw how easy it was for Masa to defeat Garp, showed a complex expression, never expecting his strength to be this powerful.
"Should we run away now?"
The woman looked at her scarred boss, Crocodile, the man behind all of the disasters in the Arabasta Kingdom. She could see that her boss had no chance to fight Masa, and if Masa returned to this kingdom to help his woman, then...
Crocodile frowned as his entire body was covered in cold sweat, thinking of Masa's horror. "That sword..." He couldn't see anything, and as long as Masa drew his sword, everything was cut down. 'There is also that darkness...'
Grounding his teeth, he felt an intense hatred, wondering why he was so weak. "But as long as I can get that weapon..." As he made up his mind, he looked at the woman before him and asked, "Get me Mr. 2! No, get all the agents and start to take over this kingdom!"
"...."
The woman fell silent for a moment, then nodded. "Okay." Her purpose never changed, and to achieve her ambition, she would do anything, even if the price was high. Still, watching how Vivi could handle all of the problems in this kingdom just by giving her body to Masa... she couldn't help but look at Masa for a moment before she completed all of the tasks given by her boss.
Meanwhile, Masa returned to his seat with ease as he greeted them. "I am back."
"...."
Watching his gentle smile, one of them had to agree that this guy was a villain!
Yet, even so, this bastard was so charming!
Regardless—
"Welcome back~!"
However, due to Masa's cruelty toward Garp, those who had a connection with Garp had their faces turned fierce with anger.
"Grandpa..."
The wheel of fate had started to move once again, and to liberate this world, another trial was born, but unfortunately, this trial was impossible to pass.