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Xunjing knew full well that a year or two would be enough for Koshiro to take another step forward and truly reach the threshold of Kaido and Big Mom's level.
Hatake Sakumo would also be able to firmly enter Admiral Level and become a truly deadly blade.
Uchiha Chisato and Uzumaki Mito could likewise break through to the level of the Four Emperors.
He himself was also certain to reach Admiral Level.
Tsunade had a strong chance of reaching that tier as well.
By then, with a little more effort, he could max out Rayleigh and Shakky's affection and sign contracts with them too.
The entire team's strength would undergo a staggering transformation.
Seizing a territory in the New World, establishing a nation, and claiming a place among the Four Emperors would be a breeze.
"That sounds like a good plan."
"Yeah, slow and steady. No objections here."
"Agreed."
"A year or two to grow before we make our move? Couldn't ask for better."
Everyone else nodded, with no objections.
"All right, it's settled, then."
"To start with, the First Hokage will be captain, Teacher Koshiro will be vice-captain, and Sakumo will be one of our combat captains. Any problems?"
Xunjing nodded in satisfaction and casually asked.
"No!"
The moment he said that, the First Hokage, Uzumaki Mito, and several others shook their heads almost simultaneously, their voices firm.
The First Hokage looked straight at Xunjing, his expression serious. "You're still the best person to be captain."
"Only with you as captain can recruiting people, building the crew's affection, and signing contracts proceed naturally."
"If we establish a nation in the future, you'll also have enough authority as its leader to implement reforms and reap the civilians' affection."
"We need to settle this right from the start to get