The year 1521 of the Sea Circle Calendar.
More than half a year had passed since the Summit War.
The turbulent New World had been in an uproar, and many shocking events had taken place.
First, not long after the war ended, Fleet Admiral Sengoku of the Marine Headquarters had resigned.
He had retired to the sidelines alongside the legendary Marine Hero, Iron Fist Garp.
The Marine leadership held an election to fill the vacant Fleet Admiral position.
Admiral Akainu won with the most votes.
However, his appointment was fiercely opposed by Admiral Aokiji.
The two men, whose ideals clashed, fought to the death on an uninhabited island. The victor would take command of the Marines.
The battle lasted ten days and ten nights. The brutal fighting had even permanently altered the island's terrain and climate.
In the end, Akainu won by a narrow margin and successfully took up the post of Fleet Admiral.
Defeated, Aokiji left the Marines and vanished without a trace.
To rapidly replenish its forces and expand its territory in the New World, Fleet Admiral Akainu launched the [World Military Draft].
Two powerful figures stood out among the recruits and became the Marine Headquarters' new admirals.
Their codenames were [Fujitora] and [Ryokugyu].
That same year, Marineford in the first half of the Grand Line was designated as the G-1 branch.
The Marine Headquarters, meanwhile, moved to the entrance of the New World, and the former G-1 branch was renamed New Marineford...
The above is an overview of the changes in the Marines' situation since the Summit War.
--World Economic News Agency.
The warm morning light shone through the windows, brightening the quiet living room.
The rich aroma of coffee wafted out of the kitchen, making the little home feel even cozier.
"Aokiji actually left the Marines?"