Before Sengoku and Akainu's warships could even return to Marine Headquarters—
The Den Den Mushi started ringing like a death knell in their ears.
Sengoku immediately picked it up.
Though he had no idea what had happened.
The moment the call connected, a frantic voice came through.
"Report, Fleet Admiral Sengoku! We've discovered that the Leno Pirates have left Amazon Lily! Their direction is unknown!"
Sengoku's pupils shrank.
They had only left Amazon Lily for one day—
And Leno was already making a move?!
"What the hell is that brat planning to do?!"
Sengoku roared internally.
Without hesitation, he immediately issued orders:
"Follow them at once! Keep a safe distance and track their movements at all times!"
"Listen carefully—Leno's every move is critical! If he left Amazon Lily this quickly, it must be for something major! You must not lose them!"
Just one day—
And Leno couldn't even stay put.
Sengoku didn't dare imagine what he was planning.
No matter what—
They had to keep track of him.
There was a brief silence on the other end.
Then a trembling voice replied:
"...Y-Yes! Fleet Admiral Sengoku! We will complete the mission!"
As for why they were trembling—
Sengoku knew.
But he had no choice.
As Marines—
They had to be prepared.
After hanging up—
The Marines stationed on the distant island near Amazon Lily looked at each other.
The atmosphere was deathly silent.
Every single one of them looked terrified.
"You've got to be kidding… we're supposed to track that monster Leno?!"
"Isn't that just sending us to our deaths?!"
"He's a Yonko who can clash head-on with an Admiral and the Fleet Admiral!"
"Following him is suicide!"
"..."
No one wanted to go.
Especially after witnessing Leno casually force Sengoku and Akainu to retreat with just a few words.
But…
They couldn't afford to offend Leno—
And they definitely couldn't disobey Sengoku's orders.
Even if they had a thousand objections—
They had no choice.
They boarded their ships.
Carefully adjusted course.
And followed from far behind.
Of course—
Their actions didn't escape Leno.
"Captain, a few little rats are tailing us," Kalifa reported.
Leno was enjoying Domino's shoulder massage, not even opening his eyes.
"Tch, annoying."
"Alicia, go teach them a lesson. Make sure they don't disturb our voyage."
"Got it, Captain~"
Little Alicia walked to the stern.
This kind of task?
Easy.
She took a deep breath.
A faint blue glow began to radiate from her body.
Her ears elongated, her figure subtly shifted—
Entering her Siren form.
She parted her lips.
A haunting, ethereal song spread across the sea.
The melody carried power—
The power to command the ocean itself.
The previously calm waters began to churn violently.
Behind them—
Where the Marine ships sailed—
Towering waves surged skyward.
A massive tsunami rose—
And swallowed the fleet whole.
As a Siren—
How could she not control the sea?
Even if only within a limited range—
It was more than enough.
"What's happening?!"
"A tsunami! A massive tsunami!"
"Hold steady! Stabilize the helm!"
"Help—!!"
Chaos erupted aboard the ships.
Screams filled the air.
A Marine desperately clung to the Den Den Mushi as the ship rocked violently.
"Fleet Admiral! We're under attack! It's the Leno Pirates! They've triggered a tsunami!"
"We—AHHH—!!"
The call cut off—
Amid screams and crashing waves.
On Sengoku's ship—
He shot to his feet, face dark with fury.
"DAMN IT!! Leno!!!"
He slammed his palm down—
The table shattered instantly.
But aside from helpless rage—
There was nothing he could do.
The distance was too great.
He could only listen as his subordinates were wiped out.
That powerlessness—
Was suffocating.
Even so—
He did not order a return to rescue them.
Back on Leno's ship
With the "tails" dealt with—
Leno's gaze shifted to two figures brought onto the deck.
Kujaku and Hibari.
Their current appearance…
Well—
Perfect for their situation.
Their hands and feet were bound with Seastone chains.
Collars locked around their necks.
They looked exactly like—
Slaves.
"Well, well… if it isn't our proud Marines."
"Didn't expect to fall into the hands of an evil pirate like me, huh?"
Leno's tone carried playful mockery.
These two—
He couldn't just leave on Amazon Lily.
They had to stay by his side.
Both as bargaining chips…
And as trophies, in a sense.
Even as prisoners—
They hadn't completely broken.
Kujaku lifted her chin stubbornly, glaring fiercely at Leno.
If looks could kill—
He'd be dead a thousand times over.
Hibari, on the other hand—
Was much quieter.
Her small round face lowered.
Avoiding eye contact.
Her body trembled slightly.
But her tightly pressed lips revealed her inner turmoil.
They were afraid.
Afraid that Leno might actually do what he hinted at before.
And if he did—
In their current state—
Resistance would only make things worse.
"Take them away."
"Let them do what they're supposed to do."
"Slave maids should fulfill their duties."
Free food and shelter?
Not happening.
"Leno! Where are you going?!" Kujaku shouted as she was dragged away.
She didn't understand.
She was still waiting for the Marines to rescue them.
And now—
Leno was leaving.
"None of your business."
Leno waved dismissively.
Was he supposed to tell them—
He was heading to the Pleasure District?
Of course not.
His destination wasn't about indulgence.
According to intelligence from Tsuru—
Vegapunk's laboratory was hidden on an island near the Pleasure District.
Meanwhile…
On another stretch of sea—
A battered Blackbeard Pirates ship sailed toward Wano.
Unfortunately—
Their luck was terrible.
Right on their route—
They ran into the last group they ever wanted to meet.
The remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates.
Marco stood at the bow.
Blue flames flickering around him.
His gaze locked onto the ship ahead—
The one flying Blackbeard's flag.
His eyes burned with fury.
"Marshall D. Teach…"
"Didn't expect to find you here!!!"
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