The sight of five admirals taking the stage together to receive their honors and medals was truly spectacular.
The entire auditorium thundered with applause.
The enthusiasm of nearly twenty thousand people was on full display.
Most of them did not know of the Martial God's existence, so they worshipped the admirals' formidable strength.
As expected of the representatives of the World Government's highest combat power!
"Sand Crocodile, if the Sand-Sand Fruit proves too difficult to break through to a 'second awakening,' why not try awakening Colorless Haki first, like I did?"
Edward Newgate returned to his seat with the gold-and-red five-star medal pinned to his chest.
He suddenly offered Crocodile his advice.
"Indeed. If you want to learn, I can spare some time to teach you~"
Bullet teased him mockingly, though he genuinely wanted to give the other man a hand.
"Hmph, just wait. I'll definitely catch up to all of you!"
Crocodile raised his chin, forcing himself to keep going.
The old him might have chosen to give up, run away, and lie flat.
But now, he was willing to grit his teeth and endure the pressure.
He had grown over the years, including in terms of willpower.
"Big brother, what should I do?"
Not far away, Arbel asked Kaido quietly.
Of course, he also wanted to become stronger.
"This..." Kaido hesitated before saying,
"You don't have the aptitude for Conqueror's Haki, so there's no need to consider Colorless Haki."
"Perhaps you can continue developing the Lunaria Tribe bloodline, or study Swordsmanship and work toward becoming a Sword Saint."
"Oh, and Zephyr's Current Driving should suit you well too."
"I heard Lord Imu explain before that its future form is something called Magnetic Field Rotation."
Kaido was sincerely offering Arbel advice, saying everything that came to mind.
"Swordsmanship... Current