A CP0 agent suddenly dropped to one knee, raising a docunt high above his head. "Gorosei, this is Fleet Admiral Sengoku's recomndation for the new Admiral. Please review it, sirs."
Saint Saturn stepped forward and took the docunt. As his eyes fell on the selected candidate, a faint smile appeared on his face. "It seems Sengoku understands the situation well."
The other Gorosei gathered closer and examined the na written on the paper. After Fujitora and Aramaki, the third Admiral chosen by Sengoku was clearly listed.
Saint Figarland Gorumbu.
Saint V. Nusjuro nodded in approval. "Sengoku has held the position of Fleet Admiral for over a decade, yet he still maintains this level of political awareness. With this, control over the Marines will be much tighter."
Saint Peter spoke in a firm tone. "That is correct. For years, Garp and others like him have openly criticized the Celestial Dragons and handled matters carelessly, thinking we would overlook it. They underestimated us. At a ti like this, the Marines cannot afford any deviation. We do not concern ourselves with how they interpret justice in ordinary tis, but at critical monts, they must act without hesitation. As the sharpest weapon of the World Governnt, the Marines must fulfill their role completely."
The World Governnt had always maintained a cautious stance toward the Marines. In truth, both the Four Emperors and the Revolutionary Army existed in part to limit Marine influence.
The strength of the Marines was undeniable, yet it was built upon the concept of justice. Justice itself was vague and flexible, capable of serving or opposing the World Governnt depending on interpretation. That made it dangerous.
If a day ca when pirates and revolutionaries no longer existed, then the Marines, as the most powerful force under the World Governnt, could very well turn against it.
History had already shown signs of this.
Over the past eight hundred years, several Fleet Admirals had attempted to challenge the World Governnt. Three hundred years ago, one Fleet Admiral even tried to lead a full rebellion. That incident nearly destabilized everything. Fortunately, a Vice Admiral betrayed him, allowing the World Governnt to suppress the uprising before it spread.
Had Marineford truly gone to war against the World Governnt, even a victory would have co at a devastating cost.
The Marines were too widespread, their bases scattered across every sea. In many regions, civilians only recognized the Marines and had little awareness of the World Governnt itself.
To secure external control, internal stability was essential.
Within the Marines, there were many individuals who upheld their own sense of righteousness and quietly opposed the actions of the Celestial Dragons. The Gorosei were fully aware of this. So Celestial Dragons behaved without restraint, but in their eyes, as the rulers of the world, their actions were beyond question.
Those so called righteous individuals could be tolerated in peaceful tis. However, during critical monts, any deviation could lead to disaster.
That was precisely why the Gorosei wanted a mber of the God's Knights to beco an Admiral. Control over the Marines had to be absolute.
The threat posed by the Three Emperors Alliance was unlike anything before. Aside from the legend of Joy Boy, no force had ever presented such danger to the balance of the world.
Relying solely on Marineford's strength to eliminate this alliance was unrealistic.
Among the Three Emperors, Big Mom was slightly weaker, but Kaido and Marco were another matter entirely. Kaido could potentially be handled by two Admirals working together. Marco, however, was far more troubleso. His strength was high enough to require direct action from the Gorosei themselves.
Far away, high in the sky, Marco remained seated on his phoenix, holding a Den Den Mushi as he spoke with Kaido and Big Mom.
Kaido's voice ca through, rough and impatient. "Marco, it's already been three days. Vegapunk said he would contact you after three days. Do you know where he is?"
Marco shook his head slightly. "Not exactly. He hasn't reached out yet."
He paused briefly before continuing, "Kuma's Paw Paw Fruit can send soone flying for three days and three nights. That was his reasoning. Once he contacts , I will inform both of you imdiately."
Kaido snorted. "That old man better not be playing gas with us. Marco, didn't you make a Vivre Card for him?"
"There wasn't ti for that," Marco replied calmly.
After a mont, he added, "Still, your concern is valid. If he doesn't contact , we have no way of tracking him. Let's wait one more day. If there is still no word by then, we assu Vegapunk has betrayed us."
Kaido and Big Mom both agreed.
Big Mom let out a cold laugh. "He would be a fool to make the wrong choice. He has already turned against the World Governnt. If he wants protection, only our alliance can offer it."
Marco leaned back slightly, his expression steady. "Actually, your call ca at the right ti. I have a plan. If both of you agree, I intend to announce it under the na of the Three Emperors Alliance."
Kaido's interest was imdiately piqued. "What kind of plan?"
A confident smile ford on Marco's face.
"A full scale bounty on the Marines."
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