"Lord Wilton."
"Vice Admiral Wilton."
Inside the office.
Sadi, Kibin, and Shuen had all arrived.
There were also several officer-ranked commanders.
However, within the G-8 Branch, Wilton currently valued only Sadi, Kibin, and Shuen, along with the four Jailer Beasts.
So, he still had too few powerful subordinates he could use. In the future, he needed to cultivate more absolutely loyal followers.
As a Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral, it was perfectly reasonable for him to train some powerful subordinates.
They would also become the foundation of his future rise to Admiral, then Fleet Admiral.
Without a doubt.
Sadi, Kibin, and Shuen all had great potential. They were only one Devil Fruit away from becoming powerhouses, along with ideas for developing their Devil Fruits and enlightenment gained through the line between life and death.
For now, though, Kibin and Shuen still needed to be observed. They had not followed him for long enough, and their loyalty could not yet be guaranteed.
Once they became trusted confidants, he could get Kibin a powerful Devil Fruit, such as a Logia-type.
And Sadi needed a powerful Devil Fruit as well.
"Sit down, everyone!"
Wilton's biceps training had seeped into his bones. Unless he was fighting, eating, or sleeping, he trained at every moment.
He dropped into the seat of honor, where a steaming cup of coffee already sat before him.
"Tell us about the appointments from Marine Headquarters."
"Yes."
Sadi pulled out a document, cleared his throat, then turned to face the officers, all of whom had perked up their ears and were watching him expectantly.
"First, congratulations to Commodore Kibin on your official promotion to Rear Admiral."
Excitement and joy visibly appeared on Kibin's previously indifferent face. He had not expected that, after merely rotating into the G-8 Branch and going through one