"An insurgent leader is going to become Fleet Admiral?!"
"What kind of joke is this?!"
In the Marine Headquarters camp, all officers of rear admiral rank and above participating in this operation had gathered in a temporary makeshift conference room.
After Fleet Admiral Sengoku announced that he would step down as fleet admiral and nominate Tsugikuni Yoriichi as his successor, Tsugikuni Yoriichi stepped onto the platform and appeared before all the Marines from Headquarters.
To a certain extent, the appointment of a Headquarters fleet admiral could still maintain its independence.
The former fleet admiral's recommendation, the officers' vote, and the World Government's approval carried roughly equal weight.
When Aokiji and Akainu had competed for the position of fleet admiral, one had the former fleet admiral's recommendation, while the other had the support of the Hawk Faction officers and the World Government.
It was precisely because they had the backing of Garp, Sengoku, and their faction of dovish officers that the two had ultimately reached the point of a final duel.
But Tsugikuni Yoriichi succeeding as fleet admiral was simply too shocking. Before the ordinary soldiers could even process what had happened, the vice admirals who knew more of the inside story began voicing their opposition.
Vice Admiral Onigumo had a violent temperament. Even when facing the formidable Tsugikuni Yoriichi, he showed no fear. He directly shouted at Yoriichi on the platform, his words filled with contempt for Yoriichi's identity.
The entire temporary conference room fell silent as Onigumo rose to his feet.
Everyone's attention focused on Onigumo and Tsugikuni Yoriichi. Their expressions varied—fear, confusion, fervent support, and calm observation.
On the platform, Tsugikuni Yoriichi, who had been about to speak, paused. He turned his head slightly and looked toward Onigumo.
"An insurgent?!"
"Vice Admiral Onigumo, I am the supreme commander