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"If he's promoted to Commodore..."

Kong hesitated.

It wasn't that he was unwilling to promote Victor.

It was that a promotion to Commodore didn't match Victor's achievements.

Count Red was a great pirate, after all. Capturing him was a major accomplishment.

Sengoku, however, didn't hesitate. He said, "First, promote Victor to Rear Admiral, and then, after a year, promote him to Vice Admiral."

Kong looked at Sengoku, somewhat surprised.

He had originally only intended to promote Victor to Rear Admiral.

But Sengoku directly raised the stakes.

Promoted to Vice Admiral at 21!

Wasn't that too fast?

He remembered when they joined the Navy, starting as third-class soldiers and slowly rising through the ranks.

Sengoku seemed to read Kong's mind and said seriously, "After the fall of Rocks, it's a fact that pirates are rapidly rising again. We must cultivate the new generation of the Navy."

The implication was...

The Navy needed not only to cultivate powerful Marines but also to possess deterrence!

"Mm."

After a moment, Kong nodded, accepting Sengoku's suggestion.

Although Kong was Fleet Admiral, he was indeed inferior to Sengoku in terms of personnel and strategy.

Holy Land, Mary Geoise.

Pangea Castle, Chamber of Power.

The Gorosei also received Victor's battle report, along with the report submitted by Kong.

"He actually captured Count Red alive."

"He's only 20 years old, and he already has the strength of an Admiral?"

The elder with straight white hair and the blond elder frowned.

"A genius who can research this kind of Body Arts, isn't it normal for him to defeat Count Red?" At this moment, the elder with glasses wearing a white Taoist robe was not surprised. In his hand was a book titled Rokushiki Derivative Techniques.

It contained records of "Life Return · Gate of Opening · Front Lotus."

By removing the limitations of the brain, one could unleash 100% of their speed and 100% of their strength.

However, the cost was high, involving extreme physical strain.

According to reports from agents embedded in the Special Operations Unit, Victor used Life Return · Gate of Opening · Front Lotus to defeat Count Red.

"You're right, he is a genius."

At this moment, the elder with white curly hair said, "Kong's report stated the intention to cultivate them as the future of the Navy. Since they are the face of the World Government, let him become even stronger."

"There happens to be a Devil Fruit ability that suits him, but don't give it to him yet." The elder with a mustache and a birthmark on his forehead said seriously, "His loyalty still needs to be tested."

"Then we'll give it to him after he's promoted to Vice Admiral."

The elder with glasses knew what kind of Devil Fruit 'it' was.

It was a power that surpassed the Logia-type!

It was the most suitable for Victor and could best unleash Victor's strength.

Due to the encounter with Count Red, the Special Operations Unit's mission was temporarily suspended.

The military doctor also provided a report on Victor's injuries.

Thus, Victor led the Special Operations Unit back to Branch G5.

As the gate opened.

The warships belonging to the Special Operations Unit slowly sailed in.

At the port of Branch G5.

Vice Admiral Nunn and others were already waiting with their men.

Victor, wrapped in bandages, walked down from the warship step by step.

"Salute!"

Vice Admiral Nunn led the salute.

All the Marines in Branch G5 saluted Victor.

Count Red had killed a large number of Marines and committed countless crimes.

Victor not only gained military achievements by capturing Count Red alive but also avenged the fallen Marines.

Therefore, Victor deserved the respect of Branch G5.

Victor also saluted Vice Admiral Nunn and the others.

Afterward, Count Red was carried off the ship.

Redfield was in a sorry state, bound like a zongzi with chains as thick as his arm.

He kept his eyes closed, seemingly indifferent to the surrounding gazes.

In reality, even though he pretended not to care, he was still very displeased.

He felt like a wild beast in a zoo, being admired and commented upon.

"Is that Count Red?"

"He's still alive despite such heavy injuries!"

"It's worse that he's alive; he'll surely wish he were dead!"

The Navy soldiers murmured amongst themselves.

At this moment, Victor approached Nunn.

Nunn patted Victor's shoulder and said, "Well done."

"It was just luck; I happened to run into him," Victor said calmly.

Nunn held a letter of appointment and said, "Yes, recover well. You're the Navy's biggest star."

Victor accepted the letter of appointment. Marine Headquarters officially granted Victor the rank of Rear Admiral!

It had only been a little over two years since he graduated from military academy, and Victor had already been promoted to Rear Admiral!

On the sea.

A news bird landed on the Oro Jackson.

Rayleigh paid the news bird 500 Belly for a newspaper.

When Rayleigh saw the headline, he was shocked!

"Mr. Rayleigh, what's wrong?"

At this moment, Buggy walked over. Seeing Rayleigh's shocked expression, he asked.

Shanks was about to approach when Roger held down his straw hat.

"Brother, what happened?" Roger asked Rayleigh.

"The Navy has produced an incredible figure," Rayleigh handed the newspaper to Roger. "More troublesome than the two we met last year."

Roger took the newspaper and saw two photos on it.

One was a photo of Victor.

The other was a photo of Count Red.

"Victor, 20 years old, Navy Captain, captured Count Red. Truly remarkable."

Roger read Victor's personal introduction. He had sailed the seas for many years and was a top pirate at the peak of his experience and strength.

Roger understood the Navy's intention.

The Navy wanted to create a 'hero.'

Just like Garp ten years ago.

Count Red, Jonathan, was captured.

Victor, at such a young age, already had outstanding military achievements!

Buggy jumped up, trying to get a clear look at the newspaper.

Just then, Bullet also walked over.

Three years ago, Bullet had joined the Roger Pirates, aiming to defeat Roger ever since.

Now, Bullet was 17 years old and possessed strength comparable to Rayleigh's.

Therefore, Bullet was no longer interested in most weaklings.

Now that he heard Victor had captured Count Red, Bullet took note of the name 'Victor.'

Roger handed the newspaper to Jabba and the others.

Jabba and the others gathered together and read the report together.

At the same time.

On the Moby Dick.

Marco also bought a newspaper.

When Marco saw the news of Victor capturing Count Red, he was also shocked!

"How is this possible!"

Marco couldn't believe his eyes.

They had encountered Count Red before.

Count Red's strength is immense.

Although Whitebeard didn't manage to defeat Count Red, he still acknowledged Count Red's power.

Yet, such a formidable individual was captured alive by a Navy Captain!

A Navy Captain at the age of 20!

A name never heard before!

After seeing the contents of this newspaper, Whitebeard's brow furrowed, and he had a bad feeling.