One Piece: Blue Scale Admiral

Smoker's expression was somewhat complicated.

He certainly understood why Zhan Guo was laughing so happily.

A few days earlier, Garp and his crew, who had gone to the New World to watch Kaido and Rorschach's one-on-one battle, brought the final result of this world-shaking fight.

The result was not unexpected by most people.

Kaido won.

However, the power that Rorschach displayed during the battle still shocked the world.

The battle on Whole Cake Island lasted for two days and two nights.

The intensity of the battle can be clearly understood simply by looking at the Whole Cake Island, which has completely disappeared into the sea.

Whole Cake Island, the heart of Whole Cake Island and the headquarters of the Big Mom Pirates, was once one of the most prosperous islands in the New World. Its size was comparable to that of the Marine Headquarters.

Rorschach's battle with Kaido sank an island the size of Marineford, redefining the world's understanding of the power of top-tier fighters.

To let the world know that human power can indeed be so great as to destroy islands, conquer nations, and even destroy the world.

Although Rorschach was ultimately slightly outmatched and lost to Kaido, no one mocked him.

On the contrary, Lieutenant General Lan Lin's name once again resounded throughout the world.

Navy personnel around the world who had achieved victories in battle were cheering with excitement.

It was as if Rorschach was the victor.

There's nothing he can do; Rorschach's opponent this time is Kaido.

The strongest creature on land, sea, and air; the strongest non-human monster in a one-on-one duel.

Rorschach's ability to fight such a monster for two days and two nights has already astonished everyone.

It's worth noting that Shanks only gained recognition after a three-day, three-night battle with Kaido that ended in a draw.

Smoker thought about his purpose, took a deep breath, and pushed open the door.

As soon as the door opened, Smoker saw several high-ranking naval officers sitting around a coffee table, chatting and laughing while drinking tea.

Garp put his arm around Sengoku's shoulder and said with a grin.

"See, I told you I was right? I already said that that brat was hiding some really strong power."

Magellan himself said that kid was the real boss of Infinite Hell. In the year he spent in Impel Down, he single-handedly turned hundreds of lawless criminals imprisoned in Infinite Hell into obedient children.

"So? Should we talk to the Five Elders and ask the World Government to make an exception and add a top-tier combatant position to the Navy?"

Sengoku hesitated for a moment as he ate the senbei placed in front of Garp.

"You mean... the fourth admiral?"

“Admiral? Rorschach?” Smoker’s body trembled, and frustration and longing appeared simultaneously in his eyes.

"Yes, the fourth general, General Lan Lin."

Garp nodded. "Based on Rorschach's demonstrated strength, he is more than qualified to become a Marine Admiral."

As you all probably know, he didn't actually use his trump card during his one-on-one fight with Kaido.

Of course, it's not like we couldn't see that bastard Kaido held back and didn't kill Rorschach.

Sengoku pondered for a moment, then shook his head regretfully under Garp's expectant gaze.

"I'm afraid that won't work, Garp."

He scanned the room, glanced at Smoker standing there, and without any hesitation, said in a deep voice:

"The number of admiral positions can only be reduced, not increased, and everyone knows the specific reasons."

"To be honest, the stronger Rorschach becomes, the happier we old guys are. I am very happy to see the Navy grow stronger and to see its future prosperity and vigorous development ahead of time."

"But the stronger we are, the happier the higher-ups might be."

The few words from the Warring States period silenced everyone in the office.

Garp snatched the senbei from Sengoku's hand, shoved it into his mouth, and huffed:

"You, the admiral, can't even make a decision on such a small matter? You're utterly spineless! And you call yourself a ruler of the world with your righteous indignation? Bah!"

"you……!"

Sengoku was so angry that his face turned red, and he pointed at Garp, speechless.

After a long while, he said again:

"However, it's definitely not feasible now. But I'm already quite old, and I probably won't be able to hold this position of Admiral for many more years before I have to step down and hand it over to someone more capable."

When that time comes, one of Borsalino, Kuzan, Sakazuki, and the others will rise to become the new Fleet Admiral.

By then, Rorschach will naturally be promoted from general candidate to general. You're really like a eunuch worrying more than the emperor.

Upon hearing this, Garp's eyes lit up. He pulled a rice cracker from his bag, handed it to Sengoku, and grinned as he put his arm around Sengoku's neck.

"Hahaha, so you're saying you're going to become the supreme commander, Sengoku? You're giving up the position?"

"What the hell is your comprehension? Get out of here! If the Commander-in-Chief hears you say that, he might come all the way from the Holy Land and beat you to death!"

Sengoku shoved Garp, who was like a leech, aside with annoyance, and turned to look at Smoker standing behind him.

"Smoker, what's wrong? Is something the matter?"

Smoker snapped to attention and saluted, "Yes, Marshal Sengoku! I request a transfer to G5!"

"You're going to G5 too? Why?" Sengoku glanced at him and slowly took a sip of hot tea.

Smoker said earnestly, "Because G5 is at the forefront of the New World, the battlefield where naval battles are most intense, I hope to realize my value."

"Realize your value? Being the governor of the East China Sea and cracking down on criminals in a sea area, isn't that realizing your value?"

"And at the G2 branch, Gumir is getting old and will be retiring soon. Headquarters is considering sending you there as base commander. That's much better than being a regular soldier in G5."

Zhan Guo put down his teacup, picked up a thick stack of documents from the coffee table, glanced at them, and felt a headache coming on.

Smoker was silent for a moment, then said in a hoarse voice:

"It's different. The work at Four Seas and Paradise is important, but not dangerous enough. I need to go to the most dangerous battlefields to become strong."

Right now, I'm too far away from that guy.

Those new recruits who joined G5 later are now stronger than me.

I don't want to languish in Paradise or the Four Seas any longer. I'm going to G5 to find Rorschach!

Then, Smoker saw a stack of documents handed to him by Sengoku.

"what is this?"

He was somewhat puzzled.

"This is the list of generals who, like you, have come to apply to join the G5 branch."

Zhan Guo said irritably.

"what?"

Smoker was stunned.

He casually flipped through the stack of documents in his hand and saw a bunch of familiar names.

Forget about Brando, Dawes, Peacock, and Gross.

Smoker also saw the names Gion, Kake, and the flying squirrel in the documents.

The most outrageous thing was that he even saw Garp's name...

Looking at the stunned Smoker, Garp laughed triumphantly.

"You read that right! Smoker, I've also applied to be transferred to G5. That way, I can take Koby and Helmeppo to G5 to awaken their Conqueror's Haki."

You wouldn't believe it, G5 is a magical place, much more interesting than Marineford.

Not only does Rorschach possess Conqueror's Haki, but Enel has also awakened it, and even that giant brat shows a slight hint of kingly potential.

"Huh? What did you say?"

Garp's words stunned even Sengoku.

He couldn't care less about scolding Garp for causing trouble.

He grabbed Garp by the collar in a fit of excitement, spitting all over Garp's face.

"Nonsense! How could I be wrong? If you don't believe me, ask Borsalino and Kuzan."

Garp pointed his thumb at Kizaru and Aokiji.

Seeing Sengoku's bull-like gaze, Kizaru scratched his face somewhat awkwardly, "It seems... right, I didn't notice."

Sengoku knew he couldn't count on Kizaru, so he turned to look at Aokiji.

Aokiji nodded. "Enel should have awakened Conqueror's Haki. That giant... is still a little short, but as Vice Admiral Garp said, he does have the potential to be a king."

"hiss……"

Zhan Guo gasped, plopped back down on the sofa, covered his face, and muttered to himself in self-doubt.

"What's going on? Which side is Marine Headquarters? Why are there more Conqueror's Haki on G5 than on Marineford?"

"What else could it be?" Garp retorted, pointing his finger at him without any politeness.

"Isn't it because of your absolute sense of justice that you've suppressed everyone's natural instincts?"

Conqueror's Haki is both a talent and a spirit.

Purely in terms of talent, Borsalino, Kuzan, Sakazuki—who doesn't have talent? Are they all inferior to Doflamingo?

But he just hasn't awakened Conqueror's Haki.

The situation is different for Rorschach and G5. Enel and his crew can freely express their true nature and improve themselves through constant battles with pirates.

"Sengoku, you wouldn't believe it, but during my trip there, I discovered several promising talents in the G5 branch. Each one has their own unique strengths, and they are all outstanding. They will definitely become pillars of the navy in the future."

Seeing that the group had started chatting again, Smoker, who was getting increasingly eager to listen, became impatient.

"Marshal of the Warring States! I request a transfer to G5!"

He said it again in a loud voice.