This young man...
He's truly remarkable...
Akainu looked at the smile on Akihara Kagura's face, and his expression suddenly became complicated. Initially, before this battle, Akainu always thought of Akihara Kagura as a young man with extreme methods, but it turned out that this guy has such deep schemes...
If he and Aokiji hadn't secretly mentioned using the conflict between the Heavenly Celestial Dragon and the Konoha Pirates to resolve the threats to the sea from both these forces in this battle, would Akihara Kagura kick all obstacles aside and start doing this himself?
Enough.
Now that Akihara Kagura is one of us, on their future path of clearing the seas, Akihara Kagura is undoubtedly a strong ally.
Akainu felt slightly relaxed in his heart; he was not a narrow-minded person and wouldn't particularly mind being used, as long as he could achieve his goals.
"Let's go..."
"We're going to Dressrosa..."
Akainu walked toward the cabin on his own and softly said, "Also, get me a military doctor to treat my injuries..."
However, before they could head to Dressrosa, the orders from the Five Elders were immediately communicated, instructing them not to go to Dressrosa.
Donflamingo threatened the Five Elders and reached an agreement, using the secret of the Heavenly Celestial Dragon's national treasure as leverage to force the Five Elders to share Vegapunk's achievements with him.
This member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea cowered in fear before powerful pirates but knew well the weaknesses of the Heavenly Celestial Dragons, taking out his ace directly...
Of course.
With this ace in play, there's no room for maneuver between Donflamingo and the Five Elders anymore, and he can only cautiously rely on this card to protect his kingdom.
However...
This clearly displeased the Navy.
Within the Navy, there's also a desire to eliminate Donflamingo, the last of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and fully abolish the Seven Warlords of the Sea system by the World Government.
But the Navy wasn't focused on this matter anymore, as everyone's attention was concentrated on one major event, the promotion ceremony of the Navy Admiral and the new Admiral of Navy Headquarters.
The World Government issued a series of transfer orders:
Admiral Sengoku the Buddha was transferred to become the Navy Chief Inspector.
Admiral of Navy Headquarters Akainu was promoted to Navy Admiral.
Vice Admiral Issho was promoted to Admiral of Navy Headquarters, codenamed Fujitora; Vice Admiral Akihara Kagura was promoted to Admiral of Navy Headquarters.
Apart from these big names, many young and vigorous navy officers were promoted in this large-scale promotion, most notably the sea level promotion of Vice Admiral of Navy Headquarters Karin and Vice Admiral Smoker...
There were also some regrettable ones.
For example, candidates for the position of Admiral Momousagi and Chaton, who sat as candidates for a long time without promotion, were suddenly surpassed by newcomers Akihara Kagura and Fujitora Issho.
However...
The candidates for Admiral had no objections.
Whether it was Akihara Kagura or Fujitora Issho, both possessed extraordinary combat prowess and contributed greatly to the Navy; one captured two of the Four Emperors, while the other arrested most of the pirates who escaped from Impel Down.
However...
The behavior of these two newly promoted Admirals is somewhat strange.
Because Admiral Fujitora seemed very humble, showing great patience towards ordinary navy soldiers, appearing as if he would never lose his temper...
As for the other, Admiral Kagura...
This Admiral is extremely arrogant!
Even when meeting Admiral Fujitora, Admiral Kagura showed no respect, looking down on even former Admiral Kizaru, completely lacking the modest attitude of a junior within the Navy, even daring to refute Marshal Akainu's face!
Many Vice Admirals speculated that one reason was Kizaru's and Fujitora's gentle attitudes, and another was perhaps the battle strength of that Admiral was indeed overwhelmingly strong, thus enabling such reckless behavior...
Marine Headquarters Marineford.
This naval base appeared particularly lively, with many Vice Admirals returning from external inspections to participate in the first high-level naval meeting presided over by Marshal Akainu.
Akainu sat in the Marshal's main seat, with a cup of hot tea on his table, bandages wrapped around his shoulder, and his face looking rather fierce, not at all like the amiable person former Navy Admiral Sengoku the Buddha was.
"Let's talk about the first issue..."
Akainu scanned the many navies present and introduced his first idea since taking office: "I want to swap the G1 Branch in the New World with Marine Headquarters Marineford, using the G1 Branch in the New World as the new Marine Headquarters; the Navy will fully advance into the New World..."
The situation in the New World is a mess now.
Due to Hundred Beasts Kaido and Charlotte Lingling being imprisoned in Impel Down, only the Whitebeard Pirates and the Red Hair Pirates remain. The pirate forces lack two of the Four Emperors, creating a huge vacancy in the power regions and triggering numerous pirate conflicts.
"G1 Branch is not a good choice."
Akihara Kagura idly played with the teacup in his hand and casually said, "Can we apply for a swap with Mary Geoise, let that group of useless Heavenly Celestial Dragons live in Marineford. It would also be convenient for us to monitor the Paradise in the first half and the New World in the latter half..."