Chapter 628: Our Promise: We Will Use Karp First
Sebastian did not ask to reclaim authority over CP0. Even if he won the battle, he merely hoped to have a little more room to act freely.
For CP0, which was renowned for its forcefulness and domineering nature—and especially for its director general—this could absolutely be called an exceedingly humble request!
Even Longinus could not help sighing inwardly. Why do I feel like I'm the evil mastermind here?
Well, he was!
So Longinus smiled faintly. "I have no objections on that front. However, are there any requirements for the personnel you send?"
"Let's have them face off according to rank. After all, CP0 also has a corresponding ranking system," Sebastian said after a moment of thought.
The director general, ministers, and captains of CP0 were merely positions, much like the commanders and base commanders in the Marines. Military rank was the unified standard of measurement. It was only because the Marines were the most famous that military rank had become recognized as their symbol.
"Fine." Longinus gave a slight nod.
"However, the destructive power of vice admirals and those at the admiral level is too great. I think there's no need for them to participate!" Sebastian said this, naturally, after careful consideration.
Sivis was no longer the vice director general, which meant that if Sebastian wanted to send someone into battle, he could only have West take his place. Not to mention whether the overly young West could stand against veteran powerhouses like Aokiji and Kizaru, West's usual inclinations alone were enough to make him highly suspect.
"A reasonable consideration." Longinus naturally understood what the other man was thinking, but did not expose him. "However, battles at too low a level would also waste our time. How about limiting the participants