The Five Elders' Curly Hair said with the aid of a cane, "Kong approves of this youngster assuming the position of Marine Admiral, and his reasoning is very simple. He wants to firmly bind the other party to the Marine side by utilizing the position of Marine Admiral!"
Five Elders' Long Hair said, "This youngster's potential is considerable, and his abilities are rather bizarre as well. If he gets coaxed away by Garp's son, the World Government will face an enemy with formidable potential in the future."
The situation in Mary Geoise was just like that, and the topic among the Five Elders invariably revolved around Kate, who was about to take up the post of Marine Admiral! However, the outcome still tilted in Kate's direction, and the Five Elders ultimately did not object to Kate becoming a Marine Admiral!
The next day!
Backed by the powerful logistical support of Marine Headquarters, the square that had been badly battered by Kate and Akainu yesterday was simply repaired.
All the soldiers of Marineford gathered in the square. By last night, their officers had already leaked to them that the youngster who fought Admiral Sakazuki would become the fourth Marine Admiral of Marine Headquarters!
Yet this newly appointed admiral was merely seventeen years old. Furthermore, the other party was Vice Admiral Garp's grandson!
The entire Marineford square grew noisy, but since nearly a massive number of marines had watched the battle yesterday, some voiced negative sentiments about Kate becoming a Marine Admiral.
"Hey! Have you heard? The Fleet Admiral himself personally intervened to stop yesterday's battle," said a young recruit.
Someone excitedly piped up at that, "I can attest to this matter, as I was watching the battle right then. To be honest, it was my first time seeing the Fleet Admiral in person back then!"
At that moment, someone who was obviously a greenhorn said, "The youngster standing in the middle of the Three Admirals must be the incoming Admiral Haku, right? I heard the other party is Garp's grandson, so wouldn't his father be..."
"All of you shut your mouths! No more talking about this topic. Is this something you are allowed to discuss?" a colonel roared at the energetic marines before him.
Following the outburst of this marine officer, everyone instantly fell silent!
Just then, a warship sailed into the port, flying the conspicuous flag of the World Government!
As the warship docked at the port, five figures emerged sequentially from the side of the hull.
One wore a dark green suit, was bald, sported a mustache shaped like two upturned curves, and had a birthmark on his forehead.
Another wore a dark red suit without a bowtie, had blonde hair, blonde facial hair, and a scar across his chest.
One wore a dark blue suit, had long straight white hair, and a very long beard.
One wore a black suit, curly white hair, fluffy white facial hair, a flat cap, and a scar on his left cheek.
The most unusual one wore white Taoist robes, was bald, wore glasses, did not wear a suit, and had facial hair while holding a samurai sword in his hand.
Some marines began to discuss the five individuals animatedly upon seeing them.
"Who are those five people? Their aura is so powerful!"
"Are they here to attend Admiral Haku's inauguration ceremony?"
"Keep your voices down. These five are the Five Elders of the World Government! Each of them possesses immense authority and strength!"
Vice Admiral Momonga was already waiting at the port location.
"Welcome everyone to Marineford. I am Momonga, the Marine Vice Admiral stationed here!" Vice Admiral Momonga walked up to the Five Elders, gave a military salute, and spoke.
The Five Elders did not return the salute; they merely glanced indifferently at Vice Admiral Momonga. Among them, the long-haired Five Elder who wore a dark green suit, was bald, and sported a mustache shaped like two upturned curves said, "We came over this time to attend the Marine Admiral's inauguration ceremony. Lead the way!"
Vice Admiral Momonga led the Five Elders toward the square, and everyone in the square spotted the figures of the Five Elders.
Doubts surfaced in Kate's heart as he had not expected the Five Elders to show up here. He knew that these fellows had never given a pleasant expression even when facing Akainu, who had already become the Fleet Admiral.
Coming over at the critical juncture of his own inauguration ceremony as Marine Admiral, Kate wondered if there was some conspiracy behind this!
The most excited person of all was Morgans himself, who had originally just wanted a shocking headline about a seventeen-year-old boy assuming the office of Marine Admiral.
However, the situation was different now. The five highest-authority figures of the World Government had appeared at Kate's inauguration ceremony, and he felt he could make a huge fuss over this explosive news item.
Naturally, because of the presence of the Five Elders, he would restrain himself somewhat regarding the content of his report!
"Ahem!"
At that moment, Fleet Admiral Sengoku gave a light cough, and the somewhat clamorous square instantly quieted down.
He swept his solemn gaze across the entire crowd, then slowly began to speak.
"Today is a memorable day. The youngster beside me, Portgas Kate, is about to become the youngest admiral in history!"
Upon hearing this, the entire square burst into cheers, and at that moment Kate became the most dazzling focal point of the entire venue.
Perhaps some felt somewhat uncomfortable in their hearts because of Kate's age, but Kate's strength was laid out right there, which forced them to submit!
Fleet Admiral Sengoku's voice echoed throughout the square, every word he uttered clearly reaching everyone's ears.
"Portgas Kate has won this honor through his exceptional strength and wisdom, as well as his steadfast belief in fairness and justice. Today, right here, and under the witness of all of you, he will officially become a Marine Admiral."
As soon as Fleet Admiral Sengoku's words fell, thunderous applause and cheers erupted across the square. All the marines were expressing their respect and congratulations to the new admiral in their own ways.
Kate stood beside Fleet Admiral Sengoku at that moment, a faint smile appearing on his face as he nodded toward the crowd in the square. His gaze was resolute, as if to say he was fully prepared.
At that moment, Five Elders' Birthmark spoke to Kate, "Kate! Are you ready?"
At this moment, he held a coat embroidered with the word "Admiral" on the back, simply waiting for Kate to approach the high platform so he could drape it over him!
Hearing this, Kate said, "I'm ready!"
"In that case, come on up!" Five Elders' Birthmark said expressionlessly.
Hearing that, Kate walked toward the high platform, but the moment his foot stepped onto the stairs, Kate felt an invisible pressure surging toward him!
As expected! Kate thought to himself. He had been guessing what tricks the Five Elders wanted to pull, and now he understood that these fellows were testing his strength firsthand!
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