At the G5 branch port.
Byndi World led his motley crew, slowly entering the already devastated G5 branch.
Each step felt like treading on the lingering warmth of the battlefield, the ground beneath their feet still exuding a scorched aura from the recent battle.
Ruins, broken buildings, and scattered debris all testified to the fierce fighting that had just taken place.
Byndi World stood on high ground, surveying the scene of devastation, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
Since being recruited by Jin'an, he had never seen the Navy in such a state.
He took a deep breath, feeling somewhat conflicted. He had witnessed such scenes countless times, but in those instances, the Navy always emerged victorious. Now, they too were riddled with scars.
"It seems the war here was quite fierce."
Byndi World sighed softly, his tone tinged with an indescribable sense of regret and weariness.
His gaze wandered through the ruins of the battlefield, as if searching for traces of the Navy's desperate struggle against the enemy.
Just as Byndi World was lamenting the situation, Doflamingo stood beside him, his eyes coldly scanning everything before him.
Unlike Byndi World's complex emotions, the malice in his eyes almost overflowed, a cruel smile forming at the corner of his lips.
Since joining the Navy, he had never witnessed such a tragic scene, especially at the G5 branch, which had once been so invincible, now reduced to ruins.
"I heard Charlotte Linlin escaped."
Doflamingo's voice was low, with a hint of bloodthirsty excitement.
He lightly twirled the strings in his hand, as if already plotting his next move.
"I'll keep my eye on her from now on!"
He sneered, his tone filled with determination and venomous resolve.
He would make Charlotte Linlin pay the price, ensuring she and Kaido, that beast-like man, would be eternally entangled in hell.
Byndi World glanced sideways at Doflamingo, feeling a slight tremor within.
He knew how cruel and ruthless the man before him was towards his enemies. Once targeted by him, no matter how powerful, they would hardly escape their doom.
Despite being in the same Navy camp, he still maintained a sense of vigilance towards Doflamingo.
"What do you plan to do?"
Byndi World asked, his tone somewhat probing.
He knew Doflamingo would not easily let go of his target, especially after seeing the devastation of the G5 branch, which would only strengthen his resolve.
Doflamingo did not answer immediately, but slowly turned his head, his gaze deep and distant, as if already seeing Charlotte Linlin's fate through time and space.
His smile grew even colder.
"Her destiny is sealed. I will make her lose everything, until she and Kaido die together in agony."
Byndi World was silent for a moment. He knew Doflamingo's methods and that once he was determined to do something, the results were often irreversible.
He felt somewhat conflicted, as this action might change the entire landscape of the New World.
"I hope you succeed."
Byndi World finally said.
He knew that the fate of the Navy and the pirates was already sealed, and that they were destined to play different roles in this battle of fate.
The two stood silently at the port, looking at the ruined G5 branch, each contemplating their future actions and goals.
"Gentlemen, Vice Admiral Jin'an knows of your arrival and has specifically asked me to take you to his office."
A tall, upright Navy soldier quickly walked up to Doflamingo and Byndi World, giving a standard salute, his tone serious and respectful.
Doflamingo's lowered eyes flashed with a hint of solemnity. He slowly raised his hand, returning the salute, although his movements still revealed a sense of nonchalance.
His gaze slid over the Navy soldier, and then the corners of his mouth slightly turned up, revealing a meaningful smile.
"Let's go then."
He said in a low voice, his steps steady as he followed the leading Navy soldier.
The sharp sound of leather shoes stepping on the ground echoed lightly across the ruined surface, as if silently announcing his presence.
Byndi World watched Doflamingo's back, feeling a slight stirring in his heart.
Although they belonged to the same camp, he remained wary of this sinister and ruthless man.
He knew Doflamingo's thoughts were unfathomable, and no one knew what he would do next.
However, Byndi World did not say anything, but took a deep breath and slowly followed.
His steps were slightly heavy, his group of silent subordinates guarding in front of the ship, like an invisible barrier, isolating the outside noise.
Along the way, the Navy soldiers' eyes occasionally swept over them, with a hint of awe and curiosity.
After all, Byndi World's reputation was well-known in both the pirate world and the Navy, even inspiring fear.
Now seeing them walking side by side with the Navy, the soldiers couldn't help but feel a mixture of emotions.
The Navy soldier leading the way occasionally glanced back at these two fearsome powerhouses, feeling a surge of inexplicable pressure in his heart.
Although he knew his task was just to lead the way, he still felt somewhat nervous under this invisible pressure, and his pace couldn't help but quicken.
Doflamingo noticed the leading Navy soldier's anxiety, and the smile on his lips became more obvious.
"What an interesting fellow."
He murmured in a low voice, his voice like the hiss of a snake, full of dangerous temptation.
His razor-sharp gaze turned to World beside him, with a hint of playfulness.
Byndi World did not respond to Doflamingo's provocation, but silently walked aside, as if he had not heard the other's whisper.
He knew that confronting Doflamingo at this time would only complicate the situation further.
He was more concerned about the upcoming meeting with Jin'an, and how the situation would evolve after this battle.
The two followed the Navy soldier through the G5 branch's battlefield of broken walls and ruins, gradually approaching the office.
The air was filled with the smell of gunpowder and blood, and the wreckage scattered on the battlefield reminded them of how tragic the cost of this war had been.
Finally, the Navy soldier stopped in front of a heavy metal door, respectfully stepping aside to signal the two to enter.
"Vice Admiral Jin'an is waiting for you inside."
He said, bowing slightly, his tone respectful.
A glint flashed in Doflamingo's eyes, and he gently pushed open the door and strode in.
Byndi World followed closely behind, with a hint of contemplation, entering the office that would soon determine the course of everything.
