Whether it was the World Military Draft, suppressing the pirates of the North Blue, protecting the interests of affiliated nations, or maintaining the North Blue's overall stability.
Sakazuki had to deliver outstanding results.
Becoming a Marine Admiral was already a certainty for Sakazuki.
So his ambitions did not stop there.
He needed even better results and greater achievements to prove his ability.
He had to establish himself as the leader among the future Marine Admirals, securing an absolute advantage in every respect.
He would become the undisputed first choice for Fleet Admiral after the next.
While others had yet to even consider it, Sakazuki had already decided to start laying the groundwork. His convictions and goals were firm.
With Cyrik's assistance, he would cultivate forces within the Navy that belonged to him or aligned with him.
Marines who, like him, held an unwavering belief in justice.
It would all begin in the North Blue.
His influence at Marine Headquarters would grow as well.
Winning over the Hawk Faction and courting the Neutral Faction.
And securing the support of the World Government's senior leadership.
Cyrik already had comprehensive plans for all of it.
With everything laid out before them, some of the supposed difficulties would prove even easier to overcome than expected.
With Cyrik, an adviser of formidable all-around ability, at his side, Sakazuki had a complete blueprint in mind.
He knew what his next objective was.
To turn the North Blue Navy into his own force.
With an army of his own, he would have the confidence to act in any situation.
He would put Marine Headquarters' inspection department under the control of the Hawk Faction he led.
Only in the Hawk Faction's hands could the inspection department achieve its full potential.
It would purge the rot within their ranks