New Fleet Admiral, New Admiral, A New Beginning!

On Thunder God Island, a massive thunderstorm drained the electricity accumulated in the clouds, granting this perpetually rumbling island a brief moment of peace.

"Cough, cough..."

Akainu staggered to his feet. His left dress shoe was only halfway on, with the other half slanted off to the side. After testing his footing several times, he finally managed to stand steadily.

His body was covered in frostbite and puncture wounds. The ring of flesh around his neck in particular had been torn open, blood streaming freely in a horrifying sight.

This had undoubtedly been a brutal duel!

Both sides had not only unleashed their full strength, but wagered their convictions as well, erupting with 120% of their power to determine the victor.

Only after ten days and ten nights of fierce battle had a winner finally been decided.

Looking at Aokiji lying unconscious in the crater, Akainu's dark face held none of its usual savagery or rage. There was only a measure of admiring praise, a measure of relieved ease, and eight measures of weighty responsibility!

"You did well, Aokiji..."

"But victory belongs to me!"

Flames flickered in his eyes as Akainu stood tall at the center of the shattered Thunder God Island and let out a wild roar toward the sky.

The new Fleet Admiral of the Marines had been decided!

It was Akainu!

Countless people had waited day and night to witness this outcome.

Though unforeseen factors had played a part, they were all adults. No one would use an accident as an excuse.

Akainu had become Fleet Admiral, and he deserved the position!

After roaring, Akainu collapsed with the momentum, gasping heavily.

The Marines waiting around the perimeter immediately sprang into action, arranging for medical personnel to land on the island and provide emergency treatment to the new