The Marshal's office.
The room, usually spacious with only one person working in it, was now crowded with people.
From the top, Sengoku, Garp, Zephyr, Tsuru, and Maurice gathered around the central table and sofas, chatting and laughing.
In the middle, Barrett, Borsalino, Kuzan, Doberman, Momousagi, and several other Vice Admirals were lounging on nearby sofas, making small talk.
At the bottom, Enel, Rosinante, Sode, and Law were on a row of sofas in the corner.
Enel, feeling bored on the sofa, reached out and snatched the brand new striped hat from Law's head, holding it up high.
He turned it over and examined it:
"Yo, a new one."
"Who bought it for you, kid?"
Law glared at him angrily:
"Give it back!!!"
Enel grinned maliciously:
"I'll give it back if you can take it."
He then tossed it back and forth between his hands.
Law snorted,
"Roo..."
"Admiral Sakazuki."
"Admiral Sakazuki..."
Sakazuki gestured, stopping the Vice Admirals who were about to rise, and walked towards the center with a smile.
This also averted some awkwardness...
Kong smiled and greeted him:
"Sit here, Sakazuki."
"We were just talking about you."
Sakazuki walked over and sat down:
"Oh?"
"What were you talking about?"
Kong said:
"After Sengoku took office, all the arrangements have been made."
"Only the matter of the new Admiral's candidate remains."
"Originally, both Barrett and Enel were strong contenders."
"But to avoid an awkward situation."
"So..."
"Sengoku was too embarrassed to say it, so I had to be the bad guy."
Sakazuki shook his head and smiled:
"What do you take me for, that's not necessary."
"This kind of thing is no big deal."
"Enel's personality is too erratic, not suited for an Admiral."
"Barrett also follows orders without much of his own opinion, so he's also not very suitable."
"An awkward situation will not occur."
"Rest assured."
Kong smiled and looked at Sengoku:
"Since that's the case, the Admiral position is decided."
"Let's promote Barrett and Enel to Admiral candidates."
Sengoku nodded:
"No problem."
He also smiled at Sakazuki.
Kong smiled:
"Alright, everything is settled."
"Prepare yourselves, we'll celebrate today."
"The promotion ceremony will be in two days."
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New World, Whole Cake Island.
Charlotte Linlin ate cake while reading a secret report:
"Mamamama~"
"Interesting, Sengoku, that old man, has been promoted to Marshal."
"It's not that brat Sakazuki."
"What do you think they were thinking?"
Perospero said:
"Perhaps this is for the better."
"With Sakazuki's personality, he would have likely declared war on us immediately upon taking office."
Katakuri also nodded:
"Indeed."
Charlotte Linlin laughed:
"What does it matter if there's a war? As long as we destroy them all."
"Mamamama~"
The surrounding children also laughed.
But Charlotte Linlin looked at Chiffon, who was laughing along, and suddenly became angry:
"Get out!!!"
She threw a punch, and an invisible Armament Haki shockwave shot out.
Boom—
She sent Chiffon flying.
"Katakuri."
"Have you found any news of her!!!"
"I want to kill her!!!"
Not long ago, Charlotte Linlin, who had always wanted to ease relations with the Giant tribe, finally found an opportunity.
Prince Loki of the Giant tribe fell in love with her daughter at first sight.
But unexpectedly... Lola, who was supposed to be married, escaped on the eve of the wedding and was replaced by her twin sister, Chiffon, but was discovered.
This led to a further deterioration of the already strained relationship and made Charlotte Linlin completely abandon the idea of reconciliation...
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New World, Wano Country, Onigashima.
Kaido drank his sake and looked at the secret report stating that the newly promoted Marshal was Sengoku:
"Bararararara."
"Sengoku..."