Akainu was badly injured.
He fought the drug-addicted Whitebeard single-handedly and was already seriously injured.
Then he was hit by Kaido's Great Virtue: Thunder Bagua, which worsened his injuries and brought him to the brink of death.
Fortunately Holy Land Mary Geoise had the best doctors and treatment facilities in the world, which saved his life without leaving serious aftereffects.
The medical environment in Holy Land Mary Geoise, which is dedicated to serving the Celestial Dragons, is excellent. The wards are bright, clean, and have fresh, pleasant air.
However, Akainu was not happy at this moment. He lay on the hospital bed with a blank look in his eyes, contemplating life.
Who am I? Where am I? What am I supposed to do?
What happened in Marineford was truly a challenge to his worldview.
Luo Wen's godlike fighting prowess, Luo Wen's mad dog-like mount Kaido, the group of high-ranking Marines that Luo Wen took with him...
His brain was overloaded; he couldn't understand how things had turned out this way.
In the first half of the day, he killed Whitebeard and threatened Shanks, making him an unparalleled naval hero.
In the afternoon, Luo Wen arrived, cleaving the Five Elders in two with a single stroke and shattering the Fleet Admiral's dream with a single spear thrust.
The vibrant scene of life and everything flourishing that morning is still vivid in my mind.
Why was he lying in a hospital bed that night? The Navy was falling apart, and the World Government was on the verge of collapse?
This Holy Land Mary Geoise seemed to have become his graveyard.
Akainu's eyes glazed over; even this tough guy was lost in thought.
"Sakazuki, how's your injury?"
Saint Saturn and Saint Nusjuro arrived together, asking Akainu with concern.
"Fortunately, with rest and recuperation, she will recover quickly."
Akainu turned his head and looked at the two of them calmly.
He sighed inwardly, "From today onwards, there are only two of the Five Elders left."
However, this was the first time he had been treated so politely by the Five Elders.
"That's good, at least there were no lasting effects." Saint Saturn breathed a sigh of relief.
Akainu is now practically the only remaining member of the Navy, so it would be ideal if he could maintain his full fighting strength.
"Saint Saturn."
Akainu was somewhat flattered.
The old man always called him Akainu, and his tone was always imperious.
I've never heard anyone call him by his name so affectionately and show concern for his injuries before.
Akainu immediately became alert.
Saint Saturn and Saint Nusjuro exchanged a glance, preparing to get down to business.
Saint Nusjuro said with a pleasant expression, "Sakazuki, you did very well in Marineford."
"After our discussion, we have decided to appoint you as Fleet Admiral immediately."
This is a reward before the Marineford War.
However, now it's a hot potato.
After hearing this, Akainu revealed an "I knew it" expression. "Can I refuse?"
He knew that if those two old men were so nice, something was fishy.
Is being Fleet Admiral even a job these days?
The entire World Government and navy have had their reputations ruined by Luo Wen, and their original beliefs have completely collapsed.
Former Fleet Admiral Sengoku, former Admiral Aokiji and Kizaru, former Marine Garp the Hero, and former Marine Chief of Staff Tsuru have all gone to Luo Wen's side.
He's the face of the entire navy now.
What's even more terrifying is that the opposing Neo Marines are incredibly strong, and Luo Wen is practically invincible.
Becoming Fleet Admiral at this point seems no different than lying in a coffin.
Faced with Akainu's attempt to refuse, Saint Saturn decisively replied, "Akainu, you have no choice but to agree now; you're in the same boat as us."
Just kidding, this is the only one who can withstand the lightning strike right now. Akainu has no chance of escaping.
"I don't seem to have a reason to agree."
Akainu looked at Saint Saturn and said without backing down.
He was just Marine Admiral and wasn't deeply involved with the World Government.
Even if he didn't seek refuge with Luo Wen, he would still ignore the Celestial Dragons if he went into seclusion.
"Don't be ungrateful! You used to beg for this position!"
Saint Nusjuro revealed murderous intent, and he could no longer restrain himself from wielding the First Generation Kitetsu.
"If you want to kill me, go ahead." Akainu sneered, saying disdainfully, "Before, if you wanted to become the Fleet Admiral, there was still hope for you as a Marine. Now... ha!"
The Navy is now a disgrace, with more than half of its personnel scattered. Those who remain are probably the ones who have to stick with the World Government to the bitter end; they wouldn't have survived under Luo Wen.
Ironically, he doesn't like this kind of person either.
Although it's a pity that he died in his hospital bed, he was never someone who was afraid of death.
"You!"
Saint Nusjuro was furious and really wanted to draw his sword.
But Akainu is the last remaining member of the Navy; it would be a real shame to kill him like this.
"Snort!"
Seeing Saint Nusjuro in this state, Akainu was even more disdainful.
Even when facing death, they only dare to act arrogantly in front of him.
Saint Saturn was also having a headache, but then a brilliant idea struck him. "Sakazuki, I remember you have a daughter named Yunque, right?"
He had also seen Akainu's file; the family section was completely empty, with only his daughter standing out prominently.
"What do you want to do!"
Akainu's expression immediately changed.
Saint Saturn smiled at the opportune moment, "I have made a temporary decision to promote you and your daughter to Celestial Dragons, granting them all the privileges of Celestial Dragons!"
"I don't need it! My daughter doesn't need it either!"
Akainu said this as if he were acting on impulse.
Doesn't he know what's going on with the Celestial Dragons right now?
The Celestial Dragons now are those whom Luo Wen has specifically highlighted, and are likely to be wiped out.
Not to mention that Celestial Dragons is practically a death sentence now, even before Luo Wen appeared, he didn't think much of the Celestial Dragons' position.
"Akainu, you have no choice but to accept it," Saint Saturn said coldly. "I have made up my mind about you and your daughter becoming Celestial Dragons. Soon, you will become the first Celestial Dragons Fleet Admiral in history, and your daughter will be brought to the Holy Land to enjoy a life of luxury."
Are you threatening me?
Akainu stared intently at Saint Saturn.
Saying he'd let his daughter become Celestial Dragons and enjoy bliss in the Holy Land is clearly just using her as a hostage.
"This is not a threat, it's a win-win situation." Saint Nusjuro sheathed his sword and said with a smile, "You have rendered meritorious service to the World Government, and the World Government is bestowing upon you the most generous reward."
"..."
Akainu didn't want the reward at all; he didn't want Yunque involved.
Yunque was his only remaining relative, and the tragic fate of his relative was the source of his Absolute Justice.
The Yunque's life is many times more precious than his own.
"We will send someone to pick up your daughter immediately, and you will be able to meet in the Holy Land soon."
"Haven't you always wanted to be the Fleet Admiral? If you don't take over, the Navy will be destroyed. You don't want to see that happen, do you?"
"On one side is your daughter and the Fleet Admiral you've always wanted to become; on the other side is your daughter, who will die silently in this hospital bed, and who will also be killed by Luo Wen as Celestial Dragons."