An Overwhelming Victory at the Same Level

"Their strength is more than enough for those positions."

Xia Le spoke.

"You're that confident?"

Sengoku smiled as well.

"Of course!"

"They've all mastered Armament Haki and Observation Haki."

"Several of them have also awakened their Devil Fruit powers."

"If we're preparing for the coming war, we shouldn't keep imposing restrictions on appointments!"

"Capable fighters should be allowed to shine in positions that match their abilities."

Xia Le said with a smile.

He had no idea just how profoundly those words shocked Sengoku.

The Navy Commander-in-Chief's eyes widened as he spoke in disbelief.

"Awakened?"

"Are you sure you mean Devil Fruit Awakening?"

"And they've mastered Armament Haki and Observation Haki?"

Under his gaze, Xia Le nodded lightly.

"That's right. Buggy and Rosinante have both awakened their Devil Fruit powers."

"Kuina's swordsmanship has also reached the level of a Great Swordsman!"

"As for Crocodile, at full strength, he's no weaker than an Admiral."

For a moment, silence filled the Fleet Admiral's Office.

Only after a long while did Sengoku draw a deep breath.

"Let me get this straight!"

"My head's spinning!"

He admitted that this enormous surprise had left him dizzy.

Chapter 233: An Overwhelming Victory at the Same Level

The importance of top-tier combat power went without saying.

Even though the Navy commanded most of the rank-and-file forces across the Four Blues and indeed the entire world, powerful fighters still played a decisive role in determining the outcome of large-scale battles.

So what level of strength qualified someone as a mainstay of the Navy?

Officers of captain rank and below generally mastered one or two of the Six Powers, or possessed their own specialties in hand-to-hand combat and swordsmanship. Their physical capabilities had generally approached or reached superhuman levels.

Flag Officers, on top of that foundation, would master Observation Haki