The Five Elders' Meeting, The Navy's Plan

The Five Elders' Blond Hair confirmed, "Are you sure this isn't a joke? How could that brat possibly defeat Kaido of the Four Emperors? How old is he now?"

The Five Elders' Birthmark said helplessly, "Honestly, when I received this news, I didn't believe it myself! But it's true—those CP0 agents in Wano wouldn't risk their own lives!"

The Five Elders' Long Hair said worriedly, "Then what about that proposal from last time to awaken that person?"

"No, that won't do! Awakening that person ahead of time is absolutely out of the question!" The Five Elders' Curly Hair interrupted.

The Five Elders' Blond Hair cut in, "Everyone, calm down first! Things haven't reached an uncontrollable point yet! Sure, that brat's strength is formidable, but don't forget—there are still five of us here!"

The Five Elders' Sword said gravely, "We need to find a time to test this Admiral's attitude toward the World Government. If he ever shows any dissatisfaction with it... such a potential threat absolutely cannot be left alive!"

The Five Elders' Long Hair asked, "Then should we transfer him from G5 back to Marine Headquarters?"

The Five Elders' Blond Hair replied, "No! On the contrary, we must keep that brat stationed at G5!"

The Five Elders' Birthmark asked in confusion, "Why?"

The Five Elders' Blond Hair glanced at Birthmark, then said, "Don't forget, that brat is still Garp's grandson! If we try to do anything to Haku, do you think that old man will just sit still?"

Indeed, at Marine Headquarters, someone as powerful as Haku was a hot commodity. Now, especially after he single-handedly took on an entire Four Emperors crew and won!

There was no need to imagine—once Haku returned from Wano to the Marines, his reputation would reach what heights?

He would likely become an even more dazzling figure than Garp, the Hero of the Marines.

And on top of that, he carried titles like the youngest Admiral in history, grandson of Marine Hero Garp, and the one who single-handedly crushed a Four Emperors—all these buffs and auras.

Just thinking about it made the Five Elders' scalps tingle.

The Five Elders' Birthmark asked, "Then what do we do?"

The Five Elders' Blond Hair was silent for a moment, then said, "We can only take it one step at a time. Let's hope that brat maintains his loyalty!"

He added, "Either way, I'll find a way to plant someone by his side! If something like Monkey D. Dragon's incident happens again, the World Government will gain an enemy with terrifying potential!"

Everyone nodded, finding the Five Elders' Blond Hair's arrangement quite reasonable.

Marine Headquarters · Fleet Admiral Sengoku's Office

Garp was bouncing around Sengoku's office excitedly, shouting, "Good! Good! Good! That's my grandson for you! This time, he's really restored the Marines' prestige!"

On the main seat of the office, Sengoku himself had a smile he couldn't quite suppress.

Even though he still thought Haku's actions had been far too reckless.

But the news coming back from Wano had him thrilled beyond words.

Also in the office were Vice Admiral Tsuru, Akainu, and Aokiji.

Vice Admiral Tsuru was watching Garp's excitement with a smile. She said, "Alright, Garp! This is Sengoku's office, after all. Sit down already!"

Garp laughed heartily. "Tsuru, you don't understand how I feel right now. You know, if I hadn't had the sharp eye to force Haku into the Marines back then, that kid would've been led astray by that little rascal Luffy. He'd probably want to become a pirate too!"

Everyone in the Marine high command knew about Garp's grandson named Luffy wanting to become the Pirate King.

What could they do? That unreliable old fool Garp was always taking leave to go back to the East Blue.

His purpose? To knock some sense into his grandson who wanted to be the man who becomes the Pirate King!

Garp muttered about it every single day. If it weren't for his actual duties and the fact that Haku had turned out so exceptionally well in the Marines, he'd probably have forcibly conscripted Luffy just like he did with Haku.

But after Tsuru's advice, Garp finally suppressed his surging excitement.

Seeing his old friend's expression, Sengoku knew that as soon as Garp left his office, he'd go around bragging about Haku's feat in Wano!

Mm! The more he thought about it, the more certain he was. And he also guessed the first person Garp would go show off to was Zephyr.

Sengoku had all of Garp's little schemes figured out, so he set that aside for now.

In this office, two people had feelings different from Sengoku and the others.

The most conflicted of them was Sakazuki himself.

He had come to Sengoku's office today intending to impeach Haku.

The reason? The two-thirds of the G5 Marines who had died—all executed by Haku himself.

And there were too many deaths to hide from the entire Marine high command.

But unlike Akainu, aside from those who supported his faction, almost everyone else tacitly approved of Haku's actions. This wasn't just because of G5's notoriously rotten reputation.

But also because most of those Marines were involved in... well, never mind!

So no one would say anything about what happened there. Only Akainu saw it as an opportunity. He wanted to use this to drag Haku down from the position of Marine Admiral.

As for Aokiji, his thoughts weren't so complicated. Of course, he and Haku were good friends.

And he was genuinely happy that Haku had achieved such remarkable feats.

But more importantly, he really hadn't wanted to come to Sengoku's office. Garp's excited ruckus made it impossible for him to even take a nap!

After Garp calmed down, Sengoku spoke, "Let's set aside what Haku's done for now. Everyone, I expect the New World will be in turmoil for a while. Do any of you have thoughts on that?"

At those words, Garp instantly quieted down.

He raised his pinky and picked his nose, looking completely disinterested.

Akainu and Aokiji each had their own agendas and didn't bother to answer Sengoku.

Only Vice Admiral Tsuru seemed to be thinking something over. The office fell into silence.