"Sengoku, you are too impulsive this time..."
At the first half of the Grand Line, Marineford, the headquarters of the Marines.
In the spacious and luxurious Fleet Admiral's office, a figure with a mohawk hairstyle, a beard, a strong body, and exaggerated muscles crossed his arms and sat in the position that should belong to Sengoku.
Compared to the solemn dress of Sengoku in the past, he was only wearing a brown t-shirt and a wide white cloak, which was a bit more casual.
In front of him was Sengoku himself.
But he seemed to be ten years older than before.
"Do you know that if I hadn't mediated the situation, and you have a high reputation within the Marines and have been close friends with Garp, Zephyr, Tsuru, and other high-ranking Marines officials for many years, which make a rash move might cause great turmoil to the Marines, the Five Elders might really send you directly to the military court for trial?"
Looking at this old subordinate whom he admired and relied on the most in the past.
Kong, who was pushed by the World Government to take over the Marines and clean up the mess, had unspeakable regret in his eyes and said in a deep voice: "You should know that what they care most about is their authority cannot be offended, and other things are secondary!"
If it weren't for the fact that the Marines suffered too much this time.
It's not a big loss to say that it's a major injury, and someone must be responsible.
Sengoku can be said to be to blame, but he doesn't want his old subordinate to step down so easily.
After all, he promoted the other party, and he has always done a very good job.
A political life really shouldn't end like this, and this one mistake should not have led to such a result.
But Kong knows very well that even if he was in that position, he's afraid the result would be the same.
No one expected that Black Prison could be so powerful to such an extent that the Buster Call fleet led by the three admirals of the Marines was almost annihilated.
"Fleet Admiral Kong, you also know that from the time of the admiral to now, I can be said to be conscientious and cautious, fearing any mistake!"
Sengoku looked dejected.
He looked straight at his old boss in front of him and said in a deep voice: "I do have an unshirkable responsibility for this defeat, and I am willing to take it!"
"But if it weren't for those high-ranking officials who were giving orders and commanding blindly..."
He was a little furious, clenched his fists tightly, and gritted his teeth: "If they hadn't ordered the Marines to immediately launch a Buster Call to Dressrosa before investigating the specific information of the Netherworld Pirates, our side would not have formed a fleet so hastily and acted rashly!"
"Maybe it wouldn't have led to such a result!"
Speaking of this, he relaxed and sneered: "Besides, I'm not a fool. At most, I just contradicted them a few times and haven't really lost my mind... I believe they won't judge me for such a few insignificant words!"
"Anyway, I'm going to step down. Since I became the Fleet Admiral, I've been scolded by those old guys every few days."
"They scolded and criticized me, making me, the dignified Fleet Admiral, even inferior to the loyal dogs of the Celestial Dragons. I am very frustrated. Can't I complain a few words?"
"You..."
Kong pointed at Sengoku and felt a little helpless.
It is meaningless to say these things now.
The political life of his old subordinate, Sengoku, has ended.
"I have received your resignation report..."
He looked at Sengoku and said directly: "But I hope you and Garp will continue to stay in the Marines and lead the newcomers like Zephyr!"
"You also know what kind of situation the Marines are facing now!"
The loss this time is too heavy, the strength of the Marines is unprecedentedly weak, and the manpower is seriously insufficient.
The backbone of the Marines is almost broken.
"Stay in the Marines to train new people?"
Sengoku hesitated for a moment, then smiled bitterly: "I have no objection!"
This time, the Marines suffered an unprecedented defeat, suffered heavy losses, and its prestige was seriously damaged.
After all, it was caused by him when he was in office. He really couldn't just pick a mule and quit.
After all, he dedicated half of his youth to the Marines.
Naturally, he didn't want it to become a failure.
"In addition, the higher-ups are preparing to launch a large-scale world conscription to replenish the Marines's lost strength!" Kong said there.
"World conscription?"
Sengoku raised his eyebrows.
He had expected it.
Because in the history of the Marines, there have been several such initiatives for various reasons.
Select talents from all over the world to supplement the combat power.
However, this will inevitably cause some impact and controversy among the Marines.
But it is the best way for the Marines to quickly recover their vitality.
There is no other choice.
"Do you already have a candidate for the two new admirals?"
He knew that the World Government must have information about the civilian strongmen on the sea.
Maybe when they first considered world conscription, they already had a rough candidate.
"There are indeed two suitable candidates at present, but no one has been officially contacted. I don't know if they are willing..."
Kong did not hide it.
He took out two documents directly from the drawer and handed them to the warring states in front of him.
"Aramaki? A Logia devil fruit user?"
Looking at the second document, Sengoku raised his eyebrows and looked at Kong in surprise: "Is this man blind?"
The photo on the profile shows a middle-aged man who is about 40 or 50 years old, leaning on a cane.
On his face, there were two shocking scars that pierced through his eyes.
"His eyes are blind but not in his heart..."
Kong stroked his head and said: "I heard that his Observation Haki is so powerful that even meteorites in outer space can be pulled down by his devil fruit ability."
"Meteorites in space?"
Sengoku looked surprised. "Is it so vast?"
"Tap, tap..."
Just then, Sengoku's former adjutant, Brannew, came running. He was sweating profusely, saluted the two, and said hurriedly: "Fleet Admiral Kong, Mr. Sengoku... Something bad has happened!"
"What's the matter?"
Sengoku's eyes narrowed.
Kong, who was sitting there, couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. "It seems that because of the impact of the Marines's defeat, those ambitious guys who are ready to move can no longer be deterred!"
Brannew wiped his sweat and said: "Whether it is the four seas or the pirates in the first half of the Grand Line, they all suddenly started to make trouble... there are constant calls for help from all over the place, and the major branches are almost unable to take care of it!"
"What!?"
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