The vast battlefield suddenly fell into an inexplicable dead silence.
Thousands upon thousands of eyes turned in unison, locking onto Akainu and Qin Yu.
The wagered battle just now had indeed been spectacular.
However, the marine soldiers and even the marine officers present knew full well that the key figures in this matter were Qin Yu and Akainu.
"Good, very good. I never thought you brat had hidden yourself so deeply. For this battle, I, Sakazuki, admit defeat and accept the wager!" Akainu said with a cold face, barking out two successive praises before shouting sternly.
"However, you must answer me: why did you waive my right to object? Are you planning to replace me as a Marine Admiral?"
His imposing words struck at everyone's souls like an invisible sledgehammer.
Faced with Akainu's blunt question, everyone's nerves immediately tightened.
Especially Sengoku, the Fleet Admiral.
He had only just thought of that question and had never expected Akainu to expose it so directly.
This was undoubtedly meant to divert everyone's attention.
For a moment, everyone's gazes locked onto Qin Yu in unison, carrying an inexplicable urgency.
Even Momousagi aboard the distant ship was no exception.
After all, as a Marine Vice Admiral and a candidate for Admiral, Momousagi's goal had always been to become one of the Marine Admirals.
Unfortunately, whether in individual combat ability or large-scale combat ability, Momousagi was clearly somewhat lacking. Becoming one of the best among the Marine Vice Admirals might not have been a problem.
However, becoming an Admiral capable of standing on her own was undoubtedly still far beyond her reach.
Now that Qin Yu intended to lay claim to the position of Marine Admiral, it undoubtedly struck a nerve with Momousagi.
"Brat, I also want to know what purpose you had in making that