Naval Reform, Four Admirals, Shaking the Seas

A new year begins, under a clear blue sky.

Marineford in a state of prosperity, because today, the Navy will usher in a new beginning. At a glance, the main square is ready to go, with powerful Navy personnel standing straight and extremely serious.

The symbol of supreme power, Fleet Admiral Steelbone Kong, will step down from Fleet Admiral position today and be promoted to Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, residing in the Holy Land Mary Geoise.

Countless reporters, their flashing lights clicking, were visibly excited. These were all important figures, invited here to witness a new chapter in history.

"Knock knock"

A towering figure slowly came into the public eye. This man was a legend in his own right. In his hands, the navy could dominate the Four Seas and even bring justice to the entire globe.

His voice was booming, the aura of a superior was like a mountain, pressing down on the entire square until you could hear a pin drop.

"I am Kong, the Fleet Admiral, but I will soon be." Standing on the high platform, Kong looked at the square with tens of thousands of people, his eyes solemn and his expression dignified.

"In recent years, the amount of garbage at sea has been increasing. For the sake of justice, our navy must go through fire and water. I hope that even after I leave, the navy will continue to uphold justice. Now, please welcome Marine Admiral Buddha Sengoku."

Standing at the head of the row, Ye Chen's expression was indifferent, but his heart was far from calm.

This time, Kong didn't deliver a grand speech; he only said a few words before starting the ceremony, because some of his remarks were more suitable for the new Fleet Admiral to deliver.

With a solemn expression, Sengoku, dressed in a Western suit, strode confidently up the high platform.

"Now, I am relaying the orders of the Five Elders of Holy Land Mary Geoise: former Admiral Buddha Sengoku will succeed as the new Fleet Admiral of the Navy."

Taking the Fleet Admiral's coat from the Vice Admiral beside him, Kong looked at Sengoku with satisfaction and great pleasure, and then personally draped it over Sengoku.

Subsequently, he personally placed the rank of Fleet Admiral on Sengoku's head.

"From now on, you will be Fleet Admiral."

After putting it on, a slight smile appeared on Kong's usually serious face.

"Thank you, Fleet Admiral Kong?" Sengoku gave a military salute, his face tense, but he did not lose his composure.

"Click-clack"

Below, countless reporters flashed their cameras incessantly, eager to capture this historic moment. After all, the Navy remains a top-tier behemoth, and its existence is still legitimate.

"Now, exercise the authority of the Fleet Admiral!"

He gently patted Sengoku on the shoulder, took a step back, and slowly descended from the platform, for from this moment on, this would be Sengoku's stage; and his stage would be in the Holy Land Mary Geoise, and throughout the entire world.

Standing on the high platform, Sengoku looked down at the entire square, and in that instant, his gaze changed.

"The Navy is the World Government's sharpest weapon and shield in upholding justice. I believe that in the future, the Navy will continue to be the nemesis of evil. We will become the blade, spreading justice throughout the world. Any heinous criminal will be the Navy's target; we will also become a solid shield, protecting justice."

With youthful vigor and confidence, Sengoku, facing hundreds of thousands of eyes, delivered a eloquent speech with a resolute expression.

This lecture is a one-hour segment.

When Sengoku stopped, the entire navy in the square tensed up, knowing that a crucial moment had arrived.

"Because of the world's most heinous criminal, One Piece D. Roger's series of conspiracies before his death, the number of pirates on the seas has exploded; these thugs are inhuman, burning, robbing, and utterly depraved, causing countless families to break apart and wives and children to be separated. In order to spread justice across the entire sea, the Five Elders have decided that the Navy will add a Marine Admiral to represent its highest combat power."

"Now, please welcome Marine Vice Admiral Sakazuki, Borsalino, Kuzan, and Ye Chen."

Countless envious, jealous, and hateful gazes instantly focused on the four figures.

With his long hair flowing freely and his face expressionless, Ye Chen left his seat.

"Over the years, Sakazuki, Borsalino, Kuzan, and Ye Chen's achievements have been evident to all. Whether in terms of strength or justice, they are all qualified to serve as Marine Admiral. Now, on behalf of the Five Elders, I officially announce that Sakazuki..."

"Arrive!"

Sakazuki stepped forward, his face expressionless, wearing a dark red suit.

A coat, a symbol of power and strength, fluttered in the wind. Sengoku personally draped it over Sakazuki's shoulders, his expression solemn. "Now, I hereby order former Marine Vice Admiral Sakazuki to be promoted to Marine Admiral, codename Akainu."

With his rank insignia pinned to his chest, Sakazuki surveyed the vast, silent square teeming with people and roared, "I will uphold justice! No evil will escape my grasp!"

Hating evil as if it were his enemy, Akainu declared his goals as soon as he took office.

"Take your seat."

After Akainu finished his oath, four chairs appeared on the left side of the platform. It should be noted that there were no seats on the platform at the moment, and even Sora was sitting below it.

"Former Marine Vice Admiral Borsalino has been promoted to Marine Admiral, codenamed Kizaru."

Similarly, Sengoku personally draped a coat over Borsalino and placed a military rank on his head.

"I hope some criminals will escape my pursuit."

His unique inaugural speech left everyone slightly stunned, but anyone could hear the arrogance and confidence in it.

After finishing, Borsalino sat down next to Sakazuki.

"Former Marine Vice Admiral Kuzan has been promoted to Marine Admiral, codenamed Aokiji."

Justice will never be defeated.

Kuzan's speech was firm, but it inexplicably gave off a sense of languor.

With Kuzan seated in the Admiral's position, only Ye Chen remained on the scene, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

"Former Marine Vice Admiral Ye Chen has been promoted to Marine Admiral, codenamed God."

His overcoat billowed in the wind, and the glittering badges symbolized the most dazzling colors. Ye Chen had thought he would be excited, but when the moment actually arrived, he felt nothing at all.

Justice will never be absent.

With an indifferent and cold expression, Ye Chen casually uttered a sentence, because deep down he didn't believe in justice at all; even if there was justice, it was a self-centered kind of justice.

After that, Ye Chen sat on his own throne.

However, the meeting did not end there, because in addition to the Admiral, there was also Vice Admiral.

"Onigumo, Hōshō, Strawberry"

One after another, Rear Admiral, as long as they had enough strength and achievements, began to take the field.

Vice Admiral is promoted to Admiral, Rear Admiral to Vice Admiral, and so on.

The following day, countless News Coo looked down upon the world.

"Fleet Admiral Kong has been promoted to Commander-in-Chief."

"Former Marine Admiral Buddha Sengoku has been promoted to Fleet Admiral."

"The Four Admirals of the Navy: Akainu, Kizaru, Aokiji, and God."

"Former Marine Admiral Black Arm Zephyr has voluntarily retired to serve as the Navy's Chief Instructor, continuing to train the next generation for the Navy, but retains the powers of Admiral."

"Naval Garp the Hero"

"Naval Chief of Staff Crane"

"Naval reform: Faced with a new Fleet Admiral and Four Admirals, will justice prevail over evil?"

"A detailed account of the achievements of the Four Admirals"

"The most terrifying one is former Marine Admiral Black Arm Zephyr. Although he has retired from the limelight, he poses the greatest threat to pirates because as long as he is around, the Marines will have a constant stream of fresh blood. After all, Four Admirals are connected to this Black Arm."

The Four Emperors of the New World

Countless chaotic reports, filled with suspicion, hostility, or disdain, spread throughout the world.