In the Marshal's office,
Tsuru, Garp, and Sengoku are discussing something.
"What do you think of Carlos who suddenly landed in the air?"
Garp picked his nose and glanced sideways at Sengoku.
"How else can we look at it? We don't know anything about him. We can just send him to a certain branch and make him a major or something to deal with it."
Sengoku was angry.
"If it was a normal situation, it would be fine, but the World Government wants him to become a Marine Admiral! The Admiral positions are already full. Do we need to replace someone?"
"Admiral?"
He and Garp looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other's eyes.
Although Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru each have their own shortcomings, one thing is undeniable.
Each one of them can stand alone, and they are Marine's extremely important and irreplaceable combat power.
How could they be demoted and replaced by a guy with unknown origins for no reason?
"Then what do you say to the World Government?"
Sengoku rubbed his brow and said distressedly,
"I'm worried about this too."
"But Saint Charlos personally asked me to do this. If I dismiss it casually, I'm afraid it won't be easy to explain."
After Garp finished licking his nostrils, he picked up the senbei on the side.
"It seems like this guy has very strong backing! Maybe he has relatives among the Five Elders."
"It's not fun to say this..."
"Garp! You bastard stole my senbei again!"
"Damn it! This is the last piece!"
"Don't be so stingy, Sengoku..."
Looking at the two playing together like children, Tsuru sighed,
"In that case, let him become an Admiral candidate."
Sengoku released his grip on Garp's collar and nodded slightly.
"Admiral candidate? It's indeed a good idea. This way, neither party will be offended."
Garp scratched his head and couldn't help but glance at the Crane beside him.
"However, he became an Admiral candidate just after joining Marine. We don't know his abilities. The folks in G-5, what will they think?"
"Besides, Onigumo, Doberman, and Strawberry will definitely feel uncomfortable in their hearts."
"Sengoku, you have to think clearly. If you don't do it right, people's hearts will be scattered."
As the top combat force in Marine, Marine Admirals usually perform very dangerous missions.
To prevent accidents,
Admiral candidates are selected from the Vice Admirals of the headquarters.
Once an Admiral retires, is transferred, or encounters an unexpected situation, and the position becomes vacant, they will immediately fill it.
Every Vice Admiral in Naval Headquarters starts from the grassroots level.
They have served for more than ten years, even decades, and have gone through hundreds of battles,
Personally capturing countless pirates and making countless achievements while being promoted step by step.
Not only do they guard a sea area, but they also perform tasks such as Buster Call and escorting important prisoners.
If nothing else, this is basically the pinnacle of a Marine's career.
If Carlos is rashly promoted to the position of candidate Admiral, it is inevitable that other veteran Vice Admirals will have some bad ideas.
"No matter what you do, you can't find a perfect solution..."
Sengoku sighed softly.
Others also lowered their heads and remained silent.
"He's qualified."
At this moment, Akainu's voice came from outside the door, breaking the silence in the office.
Looking at the two people standing at the door, Sengoku adjusted his glasses.
"Sakazuki, Kuzan, you are back."
"To kill the Beasts Pirates and capture Kaido and Carlos in one fell swoop this time, you all have worked hard. Please take a good rest."
With Akainu's temperament, he would definitely not tolerate such backdoor behavior.
In order to cause unnecessary trouble, Sengoku deliberately sent him away.
Akainu shook his head and said seriously,
"Aokiji and I were not the ones who defeated Kaido in the end."
"But, Carlos!"
Everyone was shocked and looked at him in disbelief.
"Carlos? Did he go to Wano too?"
"Being able to defeat Kaido, it seems that his strength is extraordinary."
Akainu said slowly,
"Carlos, alias Garros, is an undercover agent sent to the Beasts Pirates by the World Government."
Everyone was shocked and looked at each other.
"I see. This makes sense."
Garp praised,
"If I remember correctly, he is only in his twenties now, right? This kid has a bright future..."
"To dare to do such a big thing at such a young age shows a bit of my demeanor back then."
"Sengoku, with this strength, there should be no problem serving as an Admiral candidate. If nothing else happens, Marine will have another Admiral-level fighter in the future."
"No!"
Akainu interrupted in a deep voice,
"I admit that Carlos's strength is indeed good, and joining Marine is indeed a good help."
"But at the same time, this person is good at calculations and deceiving people. He is an extremely dangerous person!"
Akainu slowly recounted what he saw and heard on Onigashima.
When they heard that in Wano, the people spontaneously came to stop the Marine warship.
Everyone present was moved.
Garp frowned and said,
"Being so loved by the people, doesn't it mean that he also upholds Marine's justice? What's the problem with this?"
Tsuru was thoughtful.
"Akainu, I understand your concerns. Carlos has great strength and extraordinary abilities, and he also has an unclear relationship with the Five Elders."
"Are you worried that the World Government will use him to control us Marine?"
"That's right."
"Sengoku, we don't know much about him yet, how about we observe him for a while before making a decision?"
Sengoku pinched his eyebrows hard and thought for a long time.
"In this case, let's wait until he comes back to talk."
It's four o'clock in the morning and the sky is pitch black.
But Marineford's harbor was brightly lit.
A huge warship came slowly out of the night.
"Salute!"
A sonorous and powerful voice sounded, and the sailors who had already been lined up straightened their bodies and saluted in unison.
The cold sea breeze kept blowing, but they remained unmoved.
Carlos.
According to their superiors, the person they were greeting was a big shot from the World Government.
There are even rumors that this person has a close relationship with the Five Elders.
In any case, it was enough for them to provide the highest standard of reception.
The warship docked and the anchor was dropped.
Carlos slowly stepped off the warship.
A Marine officer with green curly hair and sunglasses stepped forward quickly and saluted with a bang.
"I am Major Brannew of Naval Headquarters, and I am here to welcome you."
"It makes me a little embarrassed to create such a big scene in the middle of the night."
"This..." Brannew sneered.
"Where are these words? After hearing about your arrival, Marshal Sengoku personally gave instructions for us to welcome you here."
Carlos shook his head.
"Just because I was worried about causing unnecessary trouble, I sped up the process and came back late at night.
"The soldiers have other things to do during the day, let them all go back and rest."
"I see."
Brannew nodded slightly.
Although he didn't know where the guy in front of him was from.
But anyone with a discerning eye could see that the other party's future was limitless.
As a major, he didn't dare to neglect at all.
"By the way, Marshal Sengoku has been waiting in the office for a long time, please come with me."
Under the leadership of Brannew, the two walked through the long waiting queue and left the port.
Arriving in front of the Marshal's Office at Marine Headquarters,
He opened the door and walked straight into the room.
Suddenly, several glances came towards him.
Kizaru, Akainu, Sengoku, Tsuru, Garp.
Under the scrutiny of so many powerful figures, the atmosphere seemed extremely solemn.
Ordinary people would have been trembling with fear.
What a big battle, it seems Marine really takes it seriously...
Carlos complained secretly in his mind.
"Marshal Sengoku, why don't you come to me?"
" Carlos, right? Please take a seat."
Sengoku cleared his throat.
"Lord Saint Charlos has already told me that he wants to promote you to become a Marine Admiral."
"We have also heard about your series of deeds."
"It's just that you may not know something. Since the establishment of Marine, there have only been three Admiral positions. Now they are full, so..."
Carlos frowned slightly.
He understood that the other party was testing his reaction.
But with the support of the Five Elders, he's not worried at all.
"Since the Admiral positions are full, let me become an Admiral candidate. By the way, how about enjoying the same rights as an Admiral?"
Everyone looked at each other.
Akainu couldn't help but sneer.
"Why?"
Carlos said slowly,
"I killed Kaido."
"You!"
Akainu looked a little ugly.
"I see."
"Relying on strong strength to make an exceptional promotion?"
"In that case, I want to see if you are qualified!"
"Sengoku! Arrange a test. If he defeats me, it doesn't matter if I give up the Admiral position to him!"
"No, no matter who wins or loses, it will be our Marine's loss."
Sengoku refused immediately without thinking.
Just kidding, if Akainu beats this guy up, how will he answer to the World Government?
Even if the two are equally powerful, who can guarantee that they will not both suffer?
There is really no need to waste our time internally.
Sengoku suddenly asked,
"Carlos, tell me why you want to be a Marine."
"I want pirates to disappear from this world."
In fact, Carlos didn't lie.
Although he is not a native of this world,
During his time in the pirate world, he witnessed a lot of tragedies caused by pirates, and he naturally felt deeply saddened by this.
The sonorous and powerful gesture and the crisp answer did not seem to be fake at all.
Everyone present did not expect to receive such an answer, and they were slightly moved for a moment.
Akainu snorted slightly.
"Destroy all the pirates? I hope this is not a myth you said in a fit of enthusiasm."
Sengoku also cast an interested look.
Getting rid of all the pirates is simple to say, but it is an almost impossible task.
"Give your opinion."
"March into the New World, kill the Emperors entrenched there, find the great treasure left by Roger, and make it known to the public."
Carlos sighed softly in his heart.
In fact, there is no need for the World Government and Shichibukai to come forward at all.
Marine is fully capable of destroying the so-called Emperors of the Sea by relying solely on its own power.
Judging from the performance of the Summit War, this is indeed the case.
Sengoku, Garp, Akainu, Kizaru, Aokiji,
Marine has five Admiral-level combatants!
In fact, Akainu is the only one who really contributes, and Aokiji only somewhat assists.
If Carlos wants to be in a high position and control the power of Marine,
The only way is to obtain countless merits and speak with facts.
Carlos is not willing to slowly work his way through qualifications.
He even wants to become a radical in Marine and attack the Emperors of the Sea directly.
Only in this way can he get a lot of merit.
Pirates and the like are extremely heinous, and they can be eliminated without any psychological burden.
Additionally, he can win over Akainu.
Coupled with the support of the Five Elders, it was only a matter of time before he became the Marshal and took control of Marine.
Sengoku shook his head in disappointment.
"Young man, you think of the problem too simply."
"How can it be so easy to eliminate the Big Mom Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates..."
Sengoku stopped mid-sentence.
It suddenly occurred to him that not long ago, it was the guy in front of him who solved the Beasts Pirates.
And the Big Mom Pirates were repeatedly defeated by this guy.
Thinking of this, Sengoku's face couldn't help but heat up, and he felt indescribably embarrassed.
"Ahem, well, it's not that easy to find Raftel. Throughout the ages, only Roger, the Pirate King..."
Carlos sighed.
"If you want to reach the final island, you must collect four pieces of road poneglyphs. Sorry, I already got two pieces."
I made a rubbing from the treasure room on Cake Island.
The other one is with Kozuki Sukiyaki, so I can get it anytime I want.
"this..."
Sengoku was speechless, the expression on his face was indescribably wonderful.
Everyone also looked at him as if he were a monster.
There was a sudden silence in the room, and you could hear a needle drop.
After a long time,
Sengoku seemed to have finally made up his mind.
"Okay, you convinced me."
"If you can really do all this, let alone Admiral, why not give you the position of Marshal?"
"From now on, you will be a Naval Headquarters Vice Admiral, Admiral candidate! And you will have the same rights as an Admiral.
"I hope you won't disappoint us."
Akainu stood aside silently.
The moment Carlos said without hesitation that he would destroy all pirates,
He was excited inside.
It is Marine's duty to eliminate pirates without compromise.
Only by making them pay for the atrocities they have done, making them deeply feel the fear, and making them regret coming into this world,
Can it act as a deterrent and greatly reduce the number of pirates.
Only this way can the lives and property of countless civilians be protected.
To this end, Akainu did not hesitate to use all means, even if it is not honorable.
This is the justice he upholds!
However, this radical approach is not recognized by Sengoku, Aokiji, Garp, and others.
This feeling is very uncomfortable.
Although the two had some friction before,
But when he heard what the other party said,
Deep down in his heart, Akainu recognized Carlos unconsciously.
Carlos looked at everyone and cast his eyes on Sengoku.
"Does this mean I can form a fleet?"
Sengoku affirmed,
"That's natural. Except for tasks assigned by the headquarters, you can move freely and don't have to report."
"Where are the warships? Where are my men?"
"Currently, there is only one spare warship. As for your subordinates, you can command five thousand people, but it will take time to allocate them to you from various places."
"Of course, the World Government specifically said hello. New warships and supplies will be delivered soon."
Carlos nodded slightly.
"Okay, I also need a capable adjutant."
"Who?"
"Gion Momousagi."
Everyone's expressions froze and they looked involuntarily at Tsuru.