221 221. Akainu's Threat

An entire crew of elites along with two vice chiefs and a chief from Cipher Pol fell.

The sea returned to it's calmness. Only a few broken wreckage indicated that a battle took place here.

"What do you think they will do next?"

Shinobu asked curiously.

Leo rubbed his chin and said while smiling, "If the top dogs know of the situation they might find a way to put pressure on us. However, if only that guy's family know about it, then it's different."

Issho heard Leo and agreed, "I think that to be the case as well. We can expect another round not too long from today."

Leo had an impassive look on his face as he said, "It doesn't matter how many comes our way, just kill."

...

Mariejois.

It's been two days since the fleet left. They lost contact a day before today.

The pot bellied celestial dragon was pacing around in his room. He turned towards a CP agent and yelled, "What is taking him so long?! It's been two days!"

This CP agent was different from the others. He didn't cower or tremble when he was yelled at.

"We lost contact with the chief a day ago. It's most likely that something happened to them."

The pot bellied celestial dragon grabbed a glass decoration on the table and threw it at the CP agent. The glass decoration struck his face and shattered into several pieces.

"Then gather more troops and bring those dogs to me!!"

The CP agent nodded and left.

On his way out he saw another CP agent and said, "The chief and two vice chiefs are most likely dead. I never expected that marine to actually kill a CP chief. More surprisingly he is strong enough to kill an entire fleet of elites and the two vice chiefs as well."

The other agent said, "There is nothing to be surprised about. He fought to a standstill against Kaido. This was two years ago, who knows how powerful he is now."

The CP agent pondered for a moment and said, "This has gone beyond our capabilities. We should report it to the Gorosei."

...

In a large spacious room in Mariejois, five figures were seated.

These five represented the highest authority in World Government, the Gorosei!

An old man wearing glasses said solemnly, "He actually dared to kill a celestial dragon's entourage, he even poisoned him."

"Not him, her. It was that woman who did it."

"Does it make a difference? They actually dared to harm a world noble."

"What now? Blatantly arresting a marine will make the other marines jumpy, especially someone like him."

"It's better to deal with this by the book. Contact Navy HQ and have Sakazuki deal with him."

"But will he obey? He already has conflicts with Sakazuki, will he obey an order from him?"

"It doesn't matter whether he agrees or not. In the end he must obey, otherwise he will be going to war with us."

"Correct. His only option is to obey and come forward to treat that celestial dragon, otherwise he would be marked as a criminal, both by marines and the World Government."

"This is good. I agree."

"Same here."

"I concur."

After a long discussion the Gorosei came to a decision.

...

Navy HQ.

Akainu hung up the den-den mushi. A scowl formed on his face.

"That damn guy!"

He slammed his table in fury.

After calming down he picked up the den-den mushi and called.

Pereperepere.

"This is a surprise. What's the special occasion, fleet admiral?"

When Akainu heard the words Fleet Admiral his face turned unnatural. Every time he could hear the scorn in those words.

"Did your wife poison a celestial dragon?!"

It was of course Leo on the other side of the call.

Hearing Akainu Leo answered, "Now why would you think that?"

Akainu was getting annoyed, "Don't play with me! I know this was your doing! Immediately get your ass to Mariejois and treat that celestial dragon!"

A derisive scoff came from the speaker, "Fleet admiral, don't order around someone else's wife. That's unbecoming of your position, fleet admiral."

Akainu gripped his fist, "Leo Heart! Your wife poisoned a celestial dragon! A world noble! Her crimes deserve death!"

"And you! You killed a celestial dragon's entourage, destroyed a fleet carrying elites from Cipher Pol along with a chief and two vice chiefs!"

"There is no more room for your mistakes! Either haul out to Mariejois or else!"

By end of his sentence Akainu was practically shouting.

The speaker went silent for a second before an icy voice travelled over.

"Or what?"

The officer standing beside Akainu felt a tremble in his heart.

Akainu also noticed the change in Leo's tone. Before he could speak Leo cut him off.

"Marines safeguard justice, we are the hammer striking down on evil."

"An absolute failure of a human being brazenly wanted to take away my wife right in front of me."

"My dear fleet admiral, that's absolutely wrong. I am a marine, I did what was right. I safeguarded justice."

"If you want to bootlick those trash and be their lap dog, be my guest."

"But don't ever f**king order me around!"

"Understood, fleet admiral?"

Akainu narrowed his eyes. His body was already starting to give off a murderous vibe.

"So you refuse?"

Leo's laughter came from the other side, it was full of disdain, "Yes, I refuse!"

Akainu pulled the speaker close, his voice was filled with rage as he said, "As of now you and your wife are removed from your office as vice admirals, you are charged with the crime of assaulting a celestial dragon!"

A careless reply came from the other end, "Is that all, fleet admiral?"

Akainu curled his lips, a cold smile climbed on his face, "From the moment you helped those pirates I knew you would betray us one day. Your mistakes would have gotten you the death penalty but Sengoku covered for you, as did Garp."

"But now Sengoku and Garp isn't here to protect you."

Leo laughed when he heard Akainu, "Haha, oh almighty fleet admiral, what makes you think they were protecting me?"

Kachak!

Leo hung after he spoke those words.