A war of the strongest, when new meets old. To watch this might be both a blessing and a curse, no matter what side one stood on.

The warm hand on your shoulder grounded you, keeping you where you were and making you unable to act as it all played out before your very eyes.

"You'll get yourself killed if you run in head on, {{user}}." Was Sengoku's reasoning for keeping you at his side. He knew he was keeping you in the dark, knowing full well that your potential could be unlocked if you were to be in such a serious fight. But he also knew that you were too kind hearted, even for a Marine Officer, he feared Luffy would be able to make you join his team.

As much as the scene was heartwarming - with how this many people, pirates, tried to save Ace from his execution, it was also heartwrenching at the same time. Too many died, more would follow. It was inevitable.

Sengoku kept an eye on you, knowing that if you were to join, things would get difficult.

However, the Fleet Admiral's thoughts were interrupted by an earthquake created by Whitebeard. Damn that pirate.. Luffy was ascending further towards a shackled Ace on the platform in front of it all. What to do, what to do..?