94 094 New Fleet Admiral
"What do Five Elders need to inform us about?"
Even Commander Kong had to lower his attitude when facing the Five Elders.
"You and Kizaru go to Pangea Castle together"
The voice of one of the Five Elders came from the Den-Den Mushi.
Pangea Castle is a city belonging to the Celestial Dragons on the Holy Land Mariejoia.
"Kizaru? Understood"
Commander Kong said with a nod, confusion evident on his face as he turned off the Den-Den Mushi.
"Why do I need to take Admiral Kizaru to Pangea Castle?"
"It seems the Five Elders have made new arrangements…"
Sengoku frowned and saiD uncertainty
"The outcome of the situation between the Marines and the world depends on the decision of the Five Elders this time"
Garp said with a heavy voice.
"I won't keep you any longer. I need to inform Kizaru to go to the Five Elders first. If there's anything specific, I'll let you know"
Commander Kong said hastily before leaving.
Sengoku and Garp fell into deep thought together. They had a sense that something big was about to happen.
...
In Mariejoa, within Pangea Castle, lies a splendid palace. Inside, the Five Elders gathered in a luxurious room, seated around a sofa. This was their workspace.
At this time, Commander Army Kong and Kizaru walked into the house.
"Why did the Five Elders summon us here?"
Commander Kong asked directly.
"I've been summoned by the Five Elders"
Admiral Kizaru added respectfully.
"There are two matters we need to settle in summoning you here today"
Spoke up a tall, thin old man among the Five Elders, clad in Taoist robes. He held a long sword in his hand. His name was Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro, the Godhead of Finance.
"Two things?"
Commander Army Kong's face displayed his confusion as he responded to Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro's words.
"The first matter is the assault on Blackbeard Teach! After the Summit War, we didn't anticipate that merely six months later, he would ascend to the rank of one of the Four Emperors in this new era, which greatly boosted his power. If this trend continues, we fear the emergence of another Rocks."
"The most important thing is that he killed three Celestial Dragons. This kind of thing has not happened for a long, long time. As the top leader of the world government, we cannot withstand the pressure of many Celestial Dragons behind us."
After finishing speaking, Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro also sighed heavily.
Commander Army Kong nodded solemnly upon hearing this. He also recognized the importance of dealing with Blackbeard. In his view, Blackbeard's rapid rise was indeed a bit too scary.
"What about the second matter?"
Commander Army Kong continued to ask the Five Elders
"The second matter involves Kizaru. After the battle between Aokiji and Akainu for Fleet Admiral, Akainu was killed by Blackbeard, leaving Aokiji seriously injured and still recovering. We've decided to appoint Kizaru as the new Fleet Admiral to lead the Marines in an attack against Blackbeard, one of the four emperors"
Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro explained with a hint of regret on his face as he finished speaking.
"What!"
Commander Army Kong exclaimed, his face instantly changing with shock, his eyes nearly bulging from their sockets.
"It's not that Kizaru isn't capable of being a Fleet Admiral, but what will Aokiji think if we go through with this?!"
Commander Kong's voice grew louder, and then he seemed to have a thought and asked, "Is this also the decision of the Celestial Dragons?"
Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro stayed silent
Silently acknowledging Commander Army Kong's concern.
"Why? Can you give me a reason? Otherwise, I don't think I can explain it to the people below"
Commander Kong said with a solemn tone.
As for Kizaru himself, he was mostly surprised and didn't react much.
"Many Celestial Dragons argued that Aokiji's current situation didn't fit the image of a Marines Fleet Admiral"
Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro added calmly.
Because this isn't just what many Celestial Dragons said; it's the decree of the Five Elders' master, Lord Im!
"Doesn't fit the image of a Marines Fleet Admiral?! Are you saying that just because Aokiji broke a leg, he can't be a Marines Fleet Admiral?!"
Commander Kong's face contorted with fury as he addressed the Five Elders.
"We also informed them, but..."
The Five Elders exchanged glances and ultimately remained silent.
Because this decision came from their master, Im!
Nicely put, they are the Five Elders, holding the supreme power of the World Government.
Put bluntly, they're all Im's employees.
They simply represent the Celestial Dragons on the surface and hold the highest power among them.
Above them reigns the king of the Celestial Dragons, Lord Im!
The fact that Kizaru became the Fleet Admiral is now irreversible.
....
Commander Army Kong went straight to Marineford in anger.
"Commander Kong, what's going on?..."
Seeing the intimidating demeanor of Commander Army Kong., countless marines were frightened and hastily scattered away.
Just like that, Commander Army Kong pushed open the door and entered the Fleet Admiral's office.
Sengoku and Garp were both present at that time.
When they noticed Commander Kong's grim expression, they both felt a bad premotion in their heart.
"What happened?"
Garp asked without much nonsense.
"The Five Elders have decided on the Fleet Admiral. During this period, you can officially retire and let the new Fleet Admiral lead the Marines to attack Blackbeard!"
Commander Kong announced.
"Decided so quickly? But Aokiji's injury hasn't healed yet!"
Garp remarked, expressing his confusion.
Sengoku frowned as he observed Commander Army Kong's expression, sensing trouble. He then tried to ask: "Who is this Fleet Admiral?"
"Kizaru!"
After Commander Army Kong finished speaking, both Sengoku and Garp were stunned.
Then Garp's anger erupted, and he slammed his fist onto the table, shattering it, his face contorted with rage.
"I'm going to speak with the Five Elders!"
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TO BE CONTINUED
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