In the end, Smoothie and Karasu's candidate admiral titles were decided.
After a brief discussion among the seven present, they were designated "Momousagi" and "Dark Crow."
The meeting then ended, and Tsuru, Zephyr, Raymond, Kuzan, and Sakazuki departed one after another.
Only Sengoku and Kong remained in the conference room.
The brightly lit room gradually fell quiet, leaving only the faint sound of their breathing.
Sengoku's expression turned serious as he looked at Kong.
"Lord Imu assigned me a task: subdue Zunesha and make it a Divine Beast of the Buddha Realm."
"I heard you tried to recruit it before and had contact with it?"
Kong nodded in acknowledgment, though a trace of helplessness appeared on his face. "That's right. I went to see it personally and extended an invitation in the name of the Martial God Palace."
"But Zunesha's stance was firm. It only wished to wait for the appearance of 'Joy Boy.'"
"It had no interest whatsoever in joining the World Government."
"Mm."
After a brief moment of contemplation, Sengoku said, "We all know that Garp's grandson, Luffy, is the Joy Boy of this era."
"Unfortunately, the Nika Fruit within him has yet to awaken, and the Drums of Liberation cannot sound at present."
"Without that conclusive proof, we cannot prove Luffy's identity to Zunesha."
The two fell into a brief silence.
Forcibly subduing an ancient giant creature that had lived for over a thousand years—
Was no easy matter. The risks were immense, and it could lead to severe consequences.
Not to mention that, through the 'Life Force Evolution Divine Ability Rules' Lord Imu had added to Sea Star, it had now become a Martial God-level existence.
After a long while.
A glint flashed through Sengoku's eyes.
"Perhaps... we can try another method."
"Do you remember the