The Three Marine Admirals!

The Calm Belt, the Palace of the Amazon Lily.

Boa Hancock clutched the Shichibukai Invitation Letter, her fingertips lingering on the last line for a long time.

Three years ago, in the Iron Cell of Mary Geoise, it was this boy who tore through the flames and led them to escape.

She still remembers the words he left her before he left.

"Sister, are you really going to join the Shichibukai?"

"Sandersonia asked in a low voice."

Did I say I wanted to join?

"But you've been looking at it for half an hour already..."

"Shut up!"

The aged Gloriosa, leaning on a cane, burst in, her brow furrowed. "That's a World Government regulation; we can't agree to it just because of a Rear Admiral!"

Do you need to teach me?

Boa Hancock placed the Invitation Letter on the table, her tone decisive. "Contact Ron first."

Gloriosa opened her mouth, but in the end only snorted, and retreated to the door with her cane.

The moment the call connected, a familiar voice came from the other end.

Hello, who is this?

"Ron... is I."

"Boa Hancock?"

"Yo, Sashiberian!"

Hearing that he still remembered her, Boa Hancock couldn't help but smile, but she still maintained her haughty demeanor. "You still remember me?"

"Nonsense."

The two younger sisters covered their mouths and giggled, earning a fierce glare from Boa Hancock.

"I heard that you'll be in charge of the Shichibukai from now on?"

"I will coordinate the joint missions authorized by the government."

"Normally you're still the Kuja Emperor, you can go wherever you want, nobody cares."

"I demand autonomy for Amazon Lily, as well as guarantees for navigation and the security of my territory."

"Promote it directly; the government is eager for your approval right now."

Ron paused, then added, "But don't sign it before it's stamped; the Shichibukai aren't indentured servitude."

Boa Hancock smiled, her eyes and brows relaxing.

"Alright. If the conditions are approved, I will agree."

East Blue, Goa Kingdom.

After the fire at the Gray Terminal was extinguished, the smell of burning filled the air.

Sabo wakes up at Temporary Aid Station set up by the Revolutionary Army outside the Port.

The medical staff were busy treating the wounded, and no one paid any attention to him.

He took advantage of the chaos and ran towards the Gray Terminal.

The outskirts of High Town are swarming with Kingdom patrols.

Before he even made it out of the alley, he was recognized and escorted back to the Mansion.

"The Celestial Dragons are arriving soon! You still want to go back and hang out with those lowly commoners?!"

Outlook III slammed his fist on the table in anger.

Sabo looked up at him. "You almost burned them all to death yesterday."

"So what! Remember who you are!"

Sabo did not argue further.

He knew that saying anything would be useless.

That night, he wrote a letter to Ace and Luffy and asked a passing Traveling Merchant to deliver it to Dadan's house.

Before dawn, the Port's cannon salute team had already begun to line up.

Sabo stole a small Fishing Boat during the guards' change of shifts and slipped out of the side harbor.

"Ace, Luffy!"

He stood at the bow and looked back. "I'm going first! See you on the high seas!"

He had just sailed out of the Breakwater when a giant ship flying the flag of the World Government loomed over him on the horizon.

"Where did this wrecked ship come from?"

Saint Charlos frowned, his face showing disgust.

"My Lord, it's just a small Fishing Boat with only one child on board."

"Bomb anything that blocks your way."

Boom--

The shell exploded, and the mast snapped in two.

Sabo's forehead hit the deck, his vision went black, and he fell into the icy sea.

"Keep going."

Saint Charlos didn't even glance at it again.

Not far away, the dragon's ship was already waiting nearby.

He received a warning relayed by Ron Kuma and had been keeping an eye on the sea.

But the shelling came too quickly and couldn't be stopped.

"Mr. Long! There's a child in the sea!"

The Revolutionary Army pulled the unconscious Sabo out of the water.

"The injury is severe! Stop the bleeding first, evacuate immediately!"

A few days later, Sabo finally opened his eyes.

"May I have your name?"

"... Sabo."

Where is your home?

He thought for a long time, his face gradually turning pale, and finally he shook his head.

"I don't know, please don't send me back to that country."

After examining the wound, the Doctor shook his head.

"The head injury was quite severe; he's likely suffering from memory problems."

Long didn't ask any further questions, but simply handed him a glass of warm water.

"Then follow us for now."

Under the big tree on Mount Colubo.

The letter arrived a few days later.

The Traveling Merchant put down the letter and casually mentioned. "A few days ago, a small Fishing Boat was bombed by a Celestial Dragons's ship off the coast of Goa."

"Liar! Sabo said we'd meet on the high seas!"

Luffy cried so hard he couldn't breathe.

Ace gripped the letter tightly, his knuckles turning white, and he couldn't utter a single word for a long time.

Punk Hazard's Testing Grounds.

The bear raised its paw and slapped the target, instantly changing the direction of the high-speed test Iron Pellet. The Steel Target a hundred meters away dented in a large chunk with a loud "thud".

Ron just finished helping him verify his ability data when Borsalino strolled over leisurely with a teacup in hand.

"Oh, Ron, you've been really busy lately."

"Uncle, are you here to provide security or to have some tea?"

"It all counts as work~"

Vegapunk stared at the bear's Paw Pads, his eyes gleaming. "It can actually send people flying that far? I really want to study it!"

"Doctor, the normal testing is fine."

Ron reached out and stopped his Assistant from pushing the Sampling Equipment towards him.

"You can't break people up."

"I never said I was going to tear it down!"

Borsalino casually added, "The Doctor's ideas are always quite bold~"

"That's called scientific research!"

The bear, standing to the side, chuckled, a rare occurrence for it.

Vegapunk immediately moved closer to him. "How about we collaborate on research into the transfer of wounded soldiers? It could save so many lives!"

Several days later.

The bear's ability assessment was passed, and Boa Hancock's proposed conditions received written confirmation from the government.

The World Government has officially announced the list of the new Shichibukai.

The World's Greatest Swordsman – Jora Mihawk.

"Tyrant" -- Bartholomew the Kuma.

Boa Hancock, the Kuja Emperor.

In his small home in the Sorbet Kingdom, the bear brought home the officially stamped documents.

Ginny read it word by word, let out a long sigh of relief, and smiled.

"It's approved?"

"Um."

"That's a relief."

The bear grasped her hand, its large palm completely enveloping it.

On the other hand, Ron also received authorization as the Special Operations Commander of the Shichibukai, valid only during the mission period.

The next day.

Marineford, Headquarters Conference Hall.

Senior generals gathered together in a solemn atmosphere.

Sengoku slammed the approval document on the table and glanced at the entire room.

"The new appointments for the Shichibukai have been announced. Next up is the Personnel Changes that Headquarters has been planning for a long time."

The room fell silent instantly.

"Sakazuki."

The man in the Justice Coat stood up, his posture ramrod straight.

"Arrive."

"Promoted to Admiral of the Marine Headquarters, Codename — Akainu!"

Borsalino!

"I'm here~"

"Promoted to Admiral, Codename Kizaru!"

"Kuzan!"

"Oh, finally it's my turn."

"Promoted to Admiral of the Command, Codename Aokiji!"

Three Admirals

Thunderous applause erupted.

But the Sengoku did not close the document.

There's one more thing.

Ron, who had been leaning back in his chair watching the commotion, looked up when he heard this.

"Rear Admiral Ron from Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral!"

"Arrive!"

Effective immediately, he is promoted to Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral and concurrently appointed Special Operations Commander of the Shichibukai Joint Special Operations!

Ron looked up.

"So fast?"

Sengoku's face darkened.

"Too fast? Then I'll take the documents back!"

"No!"

Ron quickly stood up straight.

"Vice Admiral Ron, accept the appointment!"

Borsalino, standing next to him, was laughing so hard his shoulders were shaking.

Sakazuki glanced at his son.

"Stand still."

"Yes, Admiral!"

News Coo fly over the New World, and extra editions are scattered throughout every Port.

[The Three Admirals of the Navy are officially in place! Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji!]

[Ron promoted to Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral, also in charge of the Shichibukai' joint mission!]

Hawk-Eyes, Tyrant, Kuja Emperor accept their appointments Shichibukai!

On the Moby Dick, Marco handed the newspaper to Whitebeard.

"Pops, Sakazuki has been promoted to Admiral, and Ron has been promoted to Vice Admiral."

The Whitebeard glanced at it, touched his beard which was slowly growing back, and laughed loudly.

"Gurara!"

"That brat, he's risen pretty fast!"

On the other side of the ocean, Shanks looked at Mihawk's name and laughed heartily.

"That guy really became Shichibukai?"

Benn Beckman exhaled a smoke ring. "You know why?"

"What else could it be?"

Shanks shook his empty left sleeve. "You think I don't have any hands to fight? You're probably just looking to practice with Ron!"

Onigashima.

Kaido glanced at the newspaper, then looked at the experimental specimen that Joker had brought to the table.

"He's been promoted to Vice Admiral at such a young age?"

He grinned.

"That's interesting."

He casually tossed the newspaper aside.

Go and urge JOKER! When are you going to get what I need ready?

Totto Land of Whole Cake Island.

Charlotte Linlin laughed heartily as she looked at the latest newspaper, "To be able to beat Mihawk at such a young age, and dare to shave off her Whitebeard?"

"Oh my god! I wish I could have a child with this monster!!"

Marineford.

Ron had just returned to his office when the Den Den Mushi rang.

Ron.

"Pops?"

"Be more careful in the future, and stop going out for walks all day long."

Ron laughed, "You're Admiral now, why are you still bothering with Vice Admiral like me?"

"Nonsense! Who told you to be my son!"

Sakazuki paused for two seconds.

"Well done."

Ron paused for a moment.

"You are one too, Admiral."

"Stop being silly! I'm hanging up!"

Smack

The Den Den Mushi closed its mouth.

Vergo walked in carrying the documents and saluted.

"Reporting to Vice Admiral Ron! Fleet Admiral Sengoku says that all follow-up communications regarding the three new Shichibukai are your responsibility."

"He certainly knows how to order people around..."

"Also, Mihawk sent a letter of challenge."

Ron slammed the challenge letter on the table, sighed, and rubbed his forehead.

"Did that guy really treat me like a sparring partner he could call on anytime?"

He glanced at Vergo, then suddenly shook his head.

"You need to get stronger quickly, otherwise I'll have to do everything myself, which is exhausting."

Vergo's lips twitched. "I've been practicing!"

"Besides, don't expect me to fight Hawk-Eyes for you!!"

Ron walked to the window and looked out at the surging sea of clouds in the distance.

Luo is still young, Vergo also needs further development; there are still too few people under his command who can stand on their own.

Suddenly, dark clouds rolled across the sky, and a bolt of lightning cleaved through them.

Ron stared at the Inazuma, his eyes slowly brightening.

"Oh yeah, I almost forgot about this guy."

"What's the point of being a local tyrant up there? It's so much more fun coming down here."