The Strong!

"What kind of a person will become the new admiral? 

"I don't know, but I know that this person must be strong." 

"Then, what about his personality and his justice?" 

"That's... if his strength is strong enough, then his justice is the real deal, I think." 

"Then, isn't it all about power? As long as one has power, one can become an admiral. Then, what is the justice that we follow?" 

"Shut up! You have been a Marine for so long! Why are you so naive? Without strength, what's the use of justice?!" 

At this moment, at the entrance of the Marine Headquaters, many marines were tasked to guard, welcome, and even intimidate those participants from outside of the Marines. After all, if those people felt afraid of a group of small fries, then what was the use of them? 

Regardless, all the main members of the Marines had come, and not only those below but those who stood above also had two different emotions, especially when they weren't sure what kind of a person would become the new admiral. 

If this person came from the Marines, then it was all fine, but if they didn't, then it would be hard, they thought. 

"I just hope that no evil person will come..." 

"Hmph! How naive!" 

"What do you mean, Sakazuki?!" 

"Without power, what's the use of those justices?! As long as they can fight the pirates and show their power to the world, give those the people peace, and all the pirates a terror, then it is all good." 

"Then, are you saying that it is okay for an evil person to come?!" 

Sakazuki only glanced at Kuzan and was too lazy to talk. He wasn't sure what this guy wanted to do. Was this guy just lonely and wanted to talk with him like this? If so, then he wasn't so bored. 

Regardless, while he had never expressed his idea, in the end, the Marines were nothing but a dog for the World Government. 

Justice might have been their banner, but even so, in reality, it was a sharp sword used by the conqueror of the world to make all people obedient and abide by their ruler. 

Regardless, no matter who the person was, it wasn't Sakuzki's problem, and the ones who would handle this problem were the World Government and Sengoku, as an admiral, all he needed to know was whether the new admiral was strong or not, especially since he knew well that even if those Marines below him had a prestigious title, they lacked the strength to step into this position. 

Meanwhile, Kuzan snorted at Sakazuki, who ignored him, but he knew well that it was meaningless to talk to the heartless, cruel Sakazuki, who only used a bloody rule to give terror to those criminals. 

Still, while Kuzan knew that it was cruel, only those with the strength could reach his position, and those without could only succumb by the will of the strong. 

Regardless, soon, many groups of people came one after another, wishing to become admirals, which gave them prestige, power, and influence, and many others for their own gains or their own justice. 

While the Marines felt conflicted, no one tried to push them away, and those Marines who participated weren't afraid of the challenge as they knew if they wanted to make everyone agree, they had to win this Admiral War. 

"Gion, what do you think?" 

"Nothing, I will just fight." 

"How beautiful! Please go on a date with me!" 

Gion, a beautiful woman with long legs and a spider tattoo on her thigh, ignored the ugly man, looked at another beautiful woman with short hair and spunky attire, and asked, "Do you think there will be strong people that will join this Admiral War, Doll?" 

"There is a high chance." Doll nodded at Gion's question and said, "The sea is vast. There are many strong people who aren't pirates, waiting for a chance to show their power, but even so, I won't lose." She was too lazy with her low position, and she wanted to rise higher. 

"That said, I won't lose, either." 

"...don't be like that, Gion." 

Still, at that moment, everyone suddenly felt tense when they saw a man with sunglasses and an arrogant grin walking, passing everyone and seemingly unperturbed by their gazes. 

"Rawawawa! How grand! As expected of the Marine Headquarters! This is the place of justice that suits my heart! I will definitely become an admiral!" 

As the man laughed happily, thinking of his great future to become the admiral, suddenly his body tensed, and he looked up. 

Everyone who had a certain strength also looked up and saw a man who floated in the sky and moved toward their direction. 

"This..." 

'A man?!" 

"How can he fly?!" 

As everyone looked at this man who floated in the sky dumbfoundedly, Sengoku, Tsuru, and Garp, the three friends, gathered, looking at the arrogant man and the flying man. 

"That's Aramaki and Issho." Tsuru looked at the two and said, "If there is nothing wrong, the new admiral will come from those two." 

"Hmm... they are strong," Garp murmured and no longer laughed like a stupid elderly man anymore. 

"They are quite good." 

If it was Aramaki or Issho, then Sengoku could accept it since those two had a good reputation. 

Well, Aramaki aside, Issho was a good choice, Sengoku thought. 

Nevertheless, all of the commotion caused by Aramaki and Issho quickly disappeared since soon, several steel ships came, which attracted everyone's attention. 

"T-That's ship...?" 

"They are not for war, right?" 

"No! That's a flag... is that a new Rus Kingdom?" 

"Then... is that the new king of the Rus Kingdom?!" 

At that moment, the roar happened once again, watching the luxury group led by the king of the Rus Kingdom. 

Masa. 

Several ships moved in a formation, appearing grand and majestic, and the one who led all of this was this young king, who exuded a regal and imposing aura. 

"Those ships..." 

"Were they made from steel?" 

"They look so wonderful..." 

"It seems the new king is something more than that." 

"Well, it doesn't matter, he will be under us soon." 

"That's true." 

As long as Masa was within the rule of the World Government, then he would be their subject, a slave. Still, watching his figure, they had to admit that he suited the identity of the king well. 

"About his Devil Fruit, is that true?" 

"Yes, according to the CP, it seems he has eaten that Devil Fruit." 

"What do you think?" 

"He might hide something within himself." 

"But he is smart enough to work under us. That's good enough, right?" 

"That's true." 

Everyone agreed that, despite Masa eating that vile Devil Fruit, they believed that they could control Masa. 

Or rather, Masa would be under their control, which was good, they thought. 

Still—

As Masa's ship was about to arrive, Masa suddenly released his Supreme King Haki, which caused the space to tremble, a large wave was about to swallow the shores, and black and red lighting emerged, bringing terror and awe to everyone, yet at the same time, causing those who were weak to succumb. 

No one passed out, but those who were weak subconsciously lowered their heads as they had cold sweats, facing him like a higher being as he walked with his group to participate in the Admiral War. 

"...." 5x

Only the five people on the top looked at this scene in silence. 

"...should we marry him to someone within our family?" 

"That's a good choice." 

The strong have always been flexible.