The vast corridor instantly fell into a deathly silence.
Seeing the furious Garp, everyone tensed up.
Only Daps maintained a smile and said...
" Garp, you're still the same as ever. However, as you said, this incident has utterly humiliated the World Government. A mere Marine Headquarters, at a critical moment, actually forgot its identity and responsibilities, and even disobeyed orders."
"Do you perhaps think that such a Marine Headquarters still has any value?"
" Sengoku, as the supreme commander, you should know very well what you need to do."
As soon as he finished speaking, Daps casually tossed a document onto Sengoku's desk.
When everyone saw the contents clearly, their expressions changed drastically.
" Five Elders, have you all gone mad? Asking Sengoku to resign? Don't forget, there's no one at Marine Headquarters who can replace Sengoku right now."
Garp's expression changed drastically.
If this matter were directed at him, Garp wouldn't even flinch, even if it meant death.
However, the Five Elders are now ignoring him and have preemptively attacked Sengoku.
This incident made Garp feel like he had implicated Sengoku.
" Daps, don't forget, diverting Sengoku away from the front lines means that the Marine Headquarters will lose two powerful forces in a short period of time."
" The Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates are now allied, and Blackbeard has kidnapped the prisoners from the seventh level of Impel Down. This series of major events requires the Marine Headquarters to maintain sufficient strength to deal with them."
"Are you planning to bring down the Marine Headquarters by transferring Sengoku away now?"
Garp pressed for an answer.
Garp has always seemed carefree and irresponsible, but he fought alongside Sengoku for decades.
If he were to watch as the Sengoku were reduced to being transferred because of his actions...
Garp absolutely cannot accept this.
" Garp, calm down. I expected this to happen."
"Sengoku Period," he said calmly.
"Originally, even if Daps hadn't come, I would have resigned because of what happened at Marine Headquarters."
"Now that he's come in person and even prepared an escape route for me, I can save myself a lot of trouble."
"Moreover, I suspect you already had this in mind when you proposed the World Military Draft policy."
Sengoku!
Garp panicked immediately.
However, this time it was quickly stopped by Crane's outstretched hand.
" Garp, let Sengoku handle this kind of thing."
"However, I'd also like to know, Daps, have you already decided on a Fleet Admiral for Sengoku when Sengoku stepped down?"
This issue has put everyone on edge.
In the past six months, everything Bai Yu has done since being parachuted into the Marine Admiral has earned him a lot of popularity.
Furthermore, it's because Garp always mentions that his grandson has the potential to become Fleet Admiral.
Over time, the calls for Bai Yu to become the new Fleet Admiral grew louder.
In particular, her recent solo raid on Totto Land Whole Cake Island, where she severely injured Charlotte Linlin, Four Emperors, and her battle against Kaido of the Beasts, are just some of her incredible feats.
However, this directly pushed the calls for Bai Yu to become Fleet Admiral to their extreme.
However, Bai Yu has now left the Marine Headquarters and lost his eligibility to succeed Fleet Admiral.
At this critical juncture, Sengoku stepped down from his position as Fleet Admiral.
To find a successor to Sengoku in a short period of time, the only option is probably to look within the Marine Headquarters.
"Don't worry, we've already decided on the candidate. Sakazuki will be the next Fleet Admiral."
"Daps said calmly."
"As for the vacant Marine Admiral position, we have already selected a candidate."
"They are Fujitora Issho and Ryokugyu."
"They have good reputations and standing. We'll make a public announcement, and if no one objects, then the matter will be settled."
Looking at the documents that Daps casually tossed out again.
Garp and Tsuru's expressions also changed slightly.
Unfortunately, before they could speak, Sengoku casually put the document away and said...
"Okay, I have no objection. If there's nothing else, you can go now."
Daps paused slightly. He had discussed this with Killer and the others many times before coming, all to prepare for contingencies and make it impossible for Sengoku to refuse.
However, now that the Sengoku had spoken, he immediately agreed without hesitation.
This level of efficiency undoubtedly exceeded their expectations.
His prepared explanations instantly became useless.
Feeling the calm gaze of the Sengoku, Daps couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.
No matter how hard he thought about it, he couldn't figure it out at all.
In the end, under the watchful eyes of the Sengoku, he could only steel himself and turn away.
Once Daps had completely disappeared from sight.
Garp and Tsuru, without waiting for a moment, closed the office door and hurriedly asked.
" Sengoku, have you gone mad? Why don't you try to gain some advantage? The Five Elders' so-called World Military Draft is simply an attempt to weaken our control over the Marine Headquarters."
"If they succeed, the internal conflicts within the Marine Headquarters will escalate instantly."
"Don't forget, Akainu and Aokiji have always been at odds. If Aokiji finds out that Akainu has become Marine Admiral, there will probably be a conflict."
The crane beside it nodded in agreement.
Seeing the eager looks in their eyes, Sengoku couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Haha, do you really think the Five Elders ' plan will succeed?"
"If I told you that, given the Five Elders ' nature, they would definitely act first and report later, publishing the list of candidates for the World Military Draft, then using some kind of public opinion poll to decide who to select, and only then would they actually begin conscription."
"This approach does indeed prevent our Marine Headquarters from interfering, but the biggest drawback is that whether the other side will agree is still unknown."
Tsuru paused for a moment, then asked, " Sengoku, you mean Fujitora and Ryokugyu won't agree?"
"Such a thing shouldn't happen, right? That's the position of Marine Admiral, a highly coveted job. Who could resist such a temptation?"
"Yes, I agree. I've seen those two old guys myself. They don't seem ambitious, but they're still quite ambitious." Garp nodded in agreement.
As a hero of the Marine Headquarters, Garp has already traveled to many corners of this sea.
Top-tier fighters like Fujitora Issho and Ryokugyu have certainly met and fought each other.
Now Sengoku tells them that the two old guys might not agree to become Marine Admiral.
That's just too unbelievable.
"Heh, I knew you wouldn't believe me, but would you believe me if I told you that Bai Yu had already intercepted the Five Elders ' plan?"