The Navy Shall Never Fall! Justice Shall Endure!

The ceremony for Senga's conferment of the Admiral was naturally more grand than when he was conferred the Vice Admiral. In addition to being broadcast live worldwide, the attendees were all heavyweights.

First, there's Zephyr, who's been "in seclusion" during this time. Of course, he can't miss Senga's conferment ceremony. Thinking of his most outstanding student, Zephyr's heart is filled with pride.

Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji also arrived at the scene, since from today onwards, they will have one more person of equal caliber among them.

Moreover, although Senga has only recently become Admiral, in terms of prestige, he is no less than these three veteran Admiral in the Navy, and may even be more so.

However, what was most surprising was that a Celestial Dragons was also present at Senga's investiture ceremony, namely Shalulia.

Upon arriving at headquarters, Shalulia skipped Sengoku's greeting and focused solely on finding Senga.

Sengoku had no idea what the relationship was between this female Celestial Dragons and Senga. Based on his understanding of the Celestial Dragons, he always felt that this female Celestial Dragons's visit to Senga was definitely not for anything good.

At times like these, he has to keep a close eye on Senga and make sure she doesn't cause any trouble.

So Sengoku took Shalulia back to his office and started arguing with her there.

Shalulia was unusually easy to talk to today because of Senga; at least she was able to remain calm in the face of Sengoku's bickering.

In the end, Sengoku couldn't find any more excuses, so he reluctantly brought her to Senga's side.

Senga was chatting with Gion Kalifa and the others backstage when he saw Shalulia following behind Sengoku, and he looked like he'd seen a ghost.

As soon as Kalifa saw Charlia, she pushed up her glasses and leaned close to Gion and Ain, whispering a few words to them.

After learning about Shalulia and Senga's affair from Kalifa, Gion and Ain both wore expressions of disbelief.

It's common knowledge that most women love gossip, especially gossip about Senga and the female Celestial Dragons.

Gion was already used to Senga's scandalous affairs, so she simply pulled Kalifa and Ain to stand aside, crossed her arms, and began to watch Senga and Shalulia interact.

Senga was staring speechlessly at Shalulia in front of her when she asked,

Why are you here?

Shalulia glanced at the three women standing to the side, pursed her lips, and, having made it a daily routine to observe Senga's every move, naturally knew the relationship between these three women and Senga.

The thought that they could spend all their time with Senga while she was stuck in Mary Geoise reading the newspaper made Shalulia a little resentful, so she retorted defiantly.

"Hmph! Today is the day you're awarded the rank of Admiral, so of course I have to come and celebrate with you because of our relationship!"

Seeing Shalulia's smug expression, Senga an eyebrow. He felt a slight itch in his hands and couldn't help but rub them together.

Shalulia noticed Senga's actions and her expression changed. She thought she knew Senga well and realized that Senga wanted to "teach her a lesson".

Actually, she wasn't afraid of Senga's "discipline," but Gion and the others were still in the room, and she really didn't want to lose face in front of them.

Shalulia shrank back, her voice softening.

"Okay, I admit I might have been a nuisance by coming here, but I promise, I just wanted to celebrate with you, and I absolutely won't... put on airs!"

The three Gion girls stared Gion Shalulia in disbelief, their mouths Shalulia.

In their minds, the Celestial Dragons were always synonymous with arrogance and domineering behavior; they never imagined that the Celestial Dragons would adopt such an attitude.

Looking at Shalulia, who looked so aggrieved, the three girls of Gion felt a surge of sympathy.

Senga Shalulia stopped giving her the cold shoulder. He softened his tone and said...

"Then try not to talk later. I'll take you out to play after the ceremony, okay?"

Upon hearing that Senga was going to take her out to play, Shalulia immediately became happy, and her previous slight grievance vanished. She nodded vigorously.

She kept Senga's instructions in mind: as long as Senga agreed to stay with her for a while, she would do whatever he said, and if he told her not to speak, she would not speak!

Senga felt relieved, nodded to Gion and the others, and then led Shalulia out to attend his investiture ceremony.

Outside, Sengoku had completed his opening act, and it was now Senga's turn to appear.

Standing below the platform were all the officers and soldiers of the Marine Headquarters, including Yamato and Ace.

As soon as Senga appeared, thunderous cheers erupted from the audience.

"Admiral Purple Kirin!"

The ceremony was immediately brought to a climax by the enthusiasm of the officers and soldiers, because the awarding of the rank of Senga was the popular Admiral both within the navy and around the world.

No one cares about Senga's age anymore, because it seems so ridiculous given Senga's terrifying record.

Shalulia sat at the head of the high platform. It was her first time experiencing such a scene. Although she didn't understand why the people below were so excited, she became excited as well when she thought that it was all because of Senga.

She stared at Senga's back, feeling a sense of security that was even stronger than in Mary Geoise just by Senga standing there. This was the man she was obsessed with, Uchiha Senga.

Senga glanced at the soldiers below with a smile. He was also filled with excitement. No man could resist the temptation of being made a king or marquis. This scene was prepared just for him!

He raised his hand and pressed down lightly, and the shouts below immediately subsided as if a pause button had been pressed.

Looking at the naval officers and soldiers below who so highly praised him, Senga felt an overwhelming sense of emotion. This was what soldiers were like; they were simply adorable.

Above the sky, endless thunderclouds gathered, with constant rumbling thunder, seemingly responding to the surging emotions within Senga's heart.

The naval officers and soldiers below were not afraid; they knew that it was one of Admiral Purple Kirin's abilities—the ability to manipulate lightning.

They stood silently below, their eyes fixed on Senga on the platform, waiting for his voice.

Senga calmed himself slightly, his gaze fixed firmly on the naval officers and soldiers below, his voice booming like thunder.

"The Navy will never perish! Justice will endure!"

Boom boom boom!

As soon as Senga finished speaking, endless purple lightning struck the sea around the Marine Headquarters, stirring up towering waves.

At this moment, everyone, from the Marine Headquarters to the people around the world watching the conferment ceremony, was flushed with excitement. Even Kizaru, who usually liked to slack off, was visibly aroused; he felt himself getting fired up!

However, after a short while, he wrinkled his nose as if something was wrong, because he smelled a burnt smell.

Suddenly, Kizaru abruptly turned his head to look at Akainu sitting next to him, only to see that the half of Akainu's body facing him had turned into a pool of rolling lava, and half of the chair and the ground had been destroyed.

Kizaru's pupils contracted, and he immediately picked up his chair and moved it to Aokiji's side.

Kizaru plopped down, wiped the sweat from his brow, and muttered,

"As expected, I still can't get fired up!"