Ordering Marine Admiral Bane to Act as Fleet Admiral and Command All Marines!

Marine Headquarters, Marineford.

Sakazuki had already arranged for his fleet to leave headquarters, cross the Red Line, and head to the port of Mary Geoise New World to establish a defensive line.

However, just as Sakazuki was about to leave, a Marine Colonel rushed into his office, holding up a document and saying, "Admiral Sakazuki, Admiral Sakazuki, the New World Marines has now fully restored contact with our headquarters. Admiral Ben has sent back the response letter previously sent by the Fleet Admiral!"

Sakazuki paused for a moment, then said with a surprised expression, "You've re-established contact? Quickly, bring me his response."

Soon, Sakazuki took the document from the colonel, opened it, and was completely dumbfounded.

"What's going on?" Sakazuki was very puzzled.

That guy, Ortolan, actually officially responded to the headquarters' order and informed that he had received a handwritten order from the Fleet Admiral. For the sake of justice and loyalty, he decided to carry out this order, temporarily resigning from his position as Marine Admiral effective immediately, and would return to Marine Headquarters immediately to accept the investigation!

"The civil war hasn't even broken out yet, and Ortolan, the commander-in-chief of the New World Marines, has already surrendered?" Sakazuki was completely baffled by Ortolan's intentions.

Although we don't know what Ortolan is up to, it's still a good thing given the current Marines situation.

After pondering for a moment, Sakazuki ordered, "Immediately publish Admiral Bane's response to the entire army. That way, those New World Marines faction members will have something to say for a while..."

"Yes, Admiral Sakazuki!" The Marine Colonel immediately accepted the order, but after a moment, he asked, "Do you still wish to proceed to the port of Mary Geoise New World?"

After a moment of silence, Sakazuki said, "P. The plan remains unchanged. No matter what Ortolan says, we have to see what he does in the end. We can't let our guard down just because of his response; otherwise, we might fall right into his trap..."

At this moment, Sakazuki had no idea what Ortolan was up to, but he decided to follow his own steps to avoid being outmaneuvered and caught off guard.

At this time, in the New World.

On Ortolan's warship, Ortolan was sitting in the cabin of the reception room, drinking tea and listening to someone's flattery across from him.

"Admiral, your strength is truly unparalleled in the world, unmatched by anyone. You truly deserve to stand in the heavens..." Morgans sat opposite Ortolan, praising Ortolan.

Upon hearing that this person was also about to mention standing in the sky, Ortolan quickly waved his hand, interrupting Morgans, saying, "Alright, Morgans, there's no need for these formalities. I've called you here today because I need your help with something."

At this moment, how could Morgans dare to refuse Ortolan?

So, as soon as Ortolan finished speaking, he immediately replied, "It is my honor to serve you, Admiral. Please give me your orders!"

"Take a look..." Ortolan casually tossed the dossier that Charlotte Linlin had already signed to Morgans.

Morgans swallowed nervously, then opened the file. After reading for a moment, Morgans became excited and suddenly looked up at Ortolan, saying, "In other words, is Totto Land now legally under the World Government? Is it an Affiliated Nation of the Totto Land World Government?"

"Of course, this dossier was signed and approved by the fifty member Affiliated Nation during the World Conference, and it has the highest legal effect of the World Government. Charlotte Linlin, as the Queen of Totto Land Totto Land, has already signed this document, and it is now in effect. Totto Land Totto Land is now an Affiliated Nation of the World Government. And I need you to publish this news immediately and urgently all over the world so that the whole world knows about this!" Ortolan said in a deep voice.

"Yes, no problem!" Morgans immediately agreed.

"Are you aware of the matter regarding my dismissal and investigation by the Marine Headquarters?" Ortolan asked after taking a sip of tea.

Morgans looked somewhat embarrassed this time, but still nodded and said, "This matter has caused quite a stir at Marine Headquarters, and various Marine Base in our New World have also taken action. Of course, I know a bit about it. I must say, those people at Marine Headquarters really have nothing better to do. Admiral Bane, you have made great contributions in the New World, and instead of rewarding you, they actually..."

Seeing that Morgans was about to take the opportunity to denounce the Marine Headquarters, Ortolan was too lazy to listen to his rambling. He put down his teacup and interrupted, "Alright, whatever the situation is at headquarters, this is, after all, an order issued by our Fleet Admiral. As a member of the Marines, I naturally cannot disobey orders. Later, please also publish a related news in the newspaper, saying that I have decided to obey the orders of headquarters, temporarily resign from the position of Marine Admiral, and return to headquarters immediately to accept the investigation."

"Huh?" Morgans was also completely puzzled when he heard this.

Although he didn't understand, he had no choice but to obey the orders given by Ortolan.

"Yes, I understand, Admiral," Morgans replied quickly after regaining his composure.

Ortolan nodded in satisfaction and said, "For the next period of time, I think you shouldn't leave. Stay by my side. I have a feeling that a big event will happen soon... and I might need you then."

Morgans was very unwilling, but what could he do when Ortolan had spoken?

How could he possibly refuse?

It seems they've already refused; in an hour, the World News will be getting a new editor-in-chief!

"To be able to learn from you, Admiral, has always been my dream and pursuit. I am truly grateful Admiral you for giving me this opportunity!" Morgans said, looking extremely grateful.

Ortolan waved his hand and said, "Well, I'll assign other tasks to you when the time is right. For now, you can go and finish what I just asked you to do."

"Yes, Admiral, I'll go right away." Morgans quickly got up and left the reception room.

After Morgans left, Ortolan lit a cigarette and picked up the letter from the table belonging to Fleet Admiral Sengoku.

As for the incriminating documents about the World Government, Ortolan didn't even look at them; they were meaningless. He'd just wait until the time was right and have Morgans publish them.

Unfolding the letter, Ortolan saw the words of the Fleet Admiral Sengoku.

He truly deserves to be called a master calligrapher; his writing is indeed beautiful.

There was nothing like "personally opened this message by so-and-so".

The letter begins with eight characters: "Ortolan, seeing this letter is like meeting you in person."

"By the time you receive this letter, the war in the New World must have ended, right? I think you must have achieved an absolute victory, and from now on, you will have no more worries, right?"

The situation in the Marines is complex, and there are many uncertainties at headquarters. I have no idea how you will deal with it, but I trust your abilities.

This letter needs no further explanation. Effective immediately, in the name of Fleet Admiral Sengoku, I hereby issue this supreme order authorizing Marine Headquarters Admiral Banne Ortolan to assume the duties of Fleet Admiral and to oversee the entire Marines!

Upon seeing this, Ortolan felt a chill run down his spine. He hadn't expected that, in the very end, the Fleet Admiral of the Sengoku would still place such utmost trust in him.

He asked nothing, just as he wrote in his letter... no need for further words.

A secret edict hidden in a belt?

A moment later, Ortolan looked at the last line of the letter.

'I am imprisoned in Mary Geoise. You need not worry about my safety, and you can do as you please. Let the Marines, let justice... reign supreme!'

"Rest assured, Fleet Admiral, the Marines's justice will prevail," Ortolan murmured softly.

He then folded the letter back up and put it in his pocket.

It's not time to use him now, but when he does, he will be the acting Fleet Admiral of the Marines, possessing the power to oversee the entire Marines!