Sakazuki was appointed North Blue Governor.
Borsalino was appointed West Blue Governor.
Kuzan became the South Blue Governor.
The final post, East Blue Governor, went to Kyle, an outstanding Marine from the same class as Sakazuki.
During the bloody war, Kyle's performance had earned him a fearsome reputation. With his bizarre ability, most pirates could not even get close before their hearts gave out and they died.
An uncontrollably racing heart placed an enormous strain on the body, leaving its victim completely unable to fight, or even killing them outright.
He had earned the name "Smiling Grim Reaper" and slain more than one renowned pirate.
He also had government connections.
After all, Sakazuki and the other two had distinguished themselves in the bloody war. The fourth appointee certainly could not fall far behind them.
Kyle also enjoyed considerable prestige within the Marines.
They were also supported by large numbers of Marine soldiers who had survived the bloody war, including many capable veterans and Marines with outstanding records.
Each commanded a massive fleet of ten thousand men.
Their mission was not merely to clear the trade routes, but the entire sea under their jurisdiction.
The Marines had recognized the dangers posed by waters that had slipped out of their control. Even if they could not eliminate every pirate, they had to wipe out the pirate forces that posed a threat.
Especially places like Dark Island and the Island of Chaos, where large numbers of pirates gathered.
The intelligence networks of both the Marines and the government would cooperate with them.
As for the first half of the Grand Line, Marine Headquarters would lead the various fortress bases in clearing it themselves.
This was also Sengoku's way of putting them through their paces.
With Fleet Admiral Kong crippled, he could still maintain