Even the Five Elders Used Workplace Manipulation

The Five Elders had no idea what to do with Mu Chen. He bore some responsibility for the Celestial Dragon's death, since he had failed to protect him, and they had initially wanted to punish him. But now that Mu Chen had killed Huang Mu with his own hands, the matter had become tricky. The Five Elders were torn.

"I think Mu Chen is quite capable. He supported the Seven Warlords of the Sea plan from the start and handled it beautifully. I say we neither reward nor punish him." "How can we not punish him?"

"A noble Celestial Dragon died, after all." "Then what do you suggest?"

"I also think it's best to neither reward nor punish him. It wasn't entirely Mu Chen's fault, and he's still young. What if punishing him makes him resentful?"

"Are you saying we might drive Mu Chen to become another Garp?" "As if he'd dare resent us."

"Still, you're right that young people can be hotheaded. I think highly of Mu Chen, so I agree: no reward and no punishment. But we can't let him off without taking responsibility. Let's require him to find two more members for the Seven Warlords of the Sea within six months. That will be his punishment."

The Five Elders reached an agreement. "Good. It's settled. Make him finish recruiting the Seven Warlords of the Sea as soon as possible!"

"It's hardly a punishment, but it should spur him on. His nickname is Inkfish Vice Admiral, after all. He's almost as bad as Borsalino."

"Exactly. Young people should have some drive. They can't spend all their time slacking off."

*So this is their way of giving me a warning? Because I failed to protect a Celestial Dragon, I have to recruit two members of the Shichibukai within six