One Piece: Blue Scale Admiral

Garp is still the same old goofy guy; he'll never change, not even if he dies.

Meanwhile, G5.

Morgans looked at Rorschach in surprise. "What did you say? You want to make this naval recruitment selection a live broadcast around the world, like a public execution at Marineford?"

Rorschach nodded: "Yes, just like those boxing tournaments in the New World, broadcast live globally."

Morgans pondered for a moment, then hesitated and said, "It's possible, but what's the point? If it's just about recruiting, I think the recruitment effect of the promotional video that was sent out earlier is already more than enough to meet your navy's recruitment needs this time."

Luo Xia smiled, leaning back comfortably on the sofa, letting Yun Que, who was standing behind him, extend her soft, boneless little hands to massage his steely neck muscles.

He laughed and said, "Morgans, I've told you so many methods and money-making techniques, how come you still don't know how to adapt?"

"A workaround? You mean, make money through this live stream?" Morgans was indeed a smart man; Rorschach understood immediately.

However, he still couldn't figure out how to make money using the live broadcasts of the video Den Den Mushi.

Although Luo Xia had told him so much before, those methods of making money could only be implemented after the business was gradually expanded.

And right now, their collaborative project hasn't even officially started yet.

Seeing the confusion on Morgans' face, Rorschach didn't mince words and went straight to the point:

"Have you forgotten what I told you about the monthly subscription for Den Den Mushi signal bands?"

We can sell the broadcasting rights for this event.

Just think about it, Morgans. In the New World, a boring boxer or gladiator fight can attract tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of people to buy tickets to watch.

When Doflamingo was the organizer, he set up the bullfighting arena in Dressrosa, where a single gladiator match could earn him tens of billions of Berries.

As the world's most rigorous naval recruitment competition, how many people would be willing to pay for tickets to watch it?

We don't need to travel the world collecting money; we just need to negotiate with the leaders of various kingdoms, regions, islands, and towns to get them to spend money to buy the broadcasting rights for the recruitment competition.

There are over 170 member states, hundreds of non-member states, and countless independent islands, towns, and territories worldwide. Just from these broadcasting rights alone, how many Pelés could we earn?

Lark's small hands, which were massaging Luo Xia's shoulders, paused, her mouth slightly open, and she fell into a daze.

Morgans's eyes gradually widened, growing larger and larger, his eyeballs filled with blood vessels, as if they were about to burst at any moment.

His voice trembled, and his body shook violently as he lunged forward to grab Luo Xia, saying in a voice that sounded like he was about to cry:

"You're insane, Rorschach, you're really insane! If I make money like this, if I earn Berries like this, I'm going to die a horrible death. I can already see myself being chased all over the world by the World Government's CP0! That's not a small amount like hundreds of billions or trillions of Berries, it's... it's an astronomical figure that even that bastard Tesoro would be envious of!"

"So, are you going to make this money or not, my dear President Morgans?"

Rorschach's lips curled up slightly, and his gentle voice sounded like the whisper of a devil to Morgans.

Behind Luo Xia, Yun Que was a little unsteady on her feet. She felt that she had been through too much stress today, and her legs were so weak that she leaned on Luo Xia's back.

Morgans's wide, bird-like eyes turned completely bloodshot. His hoarse voice, as if his throat were rusty, was forced out viciously from deep within his throat as he said, his eyes red, "Make money! It's stupid not to make money when you can! Get that bastard Tezzoro out of here! This time, I, Morgans, will be the richest man in the world!"

Chapter 716 G5 Branch? G5 Headquarters

A dozen days later, Rorschach personally led the four fleets of G5 to sweep away the chaos in all the seas under G5's protection, stabilizing the current situation. Only then did he bring Enel, Hibari, and other generals who needed to receive medals to G1.

Meanwhile, the new Navy Headquarters G1 was already packed with new recruits who had come from all over the world to receive medals and join the military.

The Kirin sailed in from the vast and endless sea. The G5 crew stood on the bow deck, looking at the several islands that lay on the sea ahead under the clear blue sky.

"Unexpectedly, after the last great battle, the land here has actually expanded with each battle."

Could the island next to G1, which is no smaller than G1, be the Flying Pirates' base camp, Vermeer?

I heard that island, decades ago, was a primitive island teeming with ferocious beasts in the New World, which was lifted from the sea and sent into the sky by the Golden Lion's powers.

Looking at the scattered islands of varying sizes on the sea, surrounding G1 like stars around the moon, Drake was filled with amazement.

The lark, perched on the ship's railing, watched as various warships and vessels converged on G1 from all directions, and smiled, saying:

"That's right, that island is Vermeu, one of the dozens of islands that were dropped from the sky by the Golden Lion during the last great battle. It is also the best-preserved and largest of them."

Because the wild beasts on the island were modified by Indigo, a scientist from the Flying Pirates, using IQ serum, they became exceptionally ferocious and powerful. Now, the island has become an important training ground for the Navy in the New World.

It's said that every batch of marines entering the New World from Paradise has to pass through this island before they can officially go to their respective branches. Look!

Skylark pointed to the various military facilities, some already completed and others under construction, on the islands that were drawing closer, and exclaimed:

"When we last came here, there was nothing on these islands, but now all sorts of fortresses and gun emplacements have sprung up. If we were to face another large-scale attack by New World pirates, these scattered islands would connect with each other, forming several island chains to protect G1's safety."

Rorschach and the others looked up.

Indeed, on those islands of varying sizes, imposing fortresses have been erected, with heavy-looking turrets exuding violence and death, making the fortresses resemble honeycomb.

Moreover, one can see rows of new pacifist vehicles, standing like silent statues on those fortresses, their golden eyes scanning the sea like searchlights.

Rorschach plucked a snow-white bear hair from Bepo, picked his teeth, and stared irritably at the burly, cyberpunk-styled pacifists, saying:

"That fat bastard Sentomaru, I've already sent hundreds of billions of Berries to Egg Point Island, and he still hasn't delivered my order for the Pacifistas. Isn't the new model out? Hibari, is that fat guy coming over? I need to have a good talk with him."

Yun Que smiled to herself, "He should come. He made great contributions in the Battle of Marineford, so his rank will definitely be promoted. I estimate he should reach brigadier general or major general."

Upon hearing Lark mention military ranks, Drake, Bepo, and the others immediately became excited.

Drake looked at Smoker smugly, crossed his arms and laughed: "Hahaha, Smoker, sorry, but I might be promoted to Vice Admiral this time. In that case, your position as Commander of the Fourth Fleet will have to be switched with mine, your adjutant."

Smoker, with a cigar as thick as two fingers dangling from his lips, glanced sideways at the smug Drake and sneered mercilessly:

"Stop daydreaming, Drake. Do you think you're the only one who can become a vice admiral? Let me tell you, this time in G5, we'll have at least seven more vice admirals. With so many high-ranking officers emerging all at once, forget about becoming a fleet commander, I'm afraid you won't even be able to become an adjutant."

"Seven?" Drake was stunned. He counted on his fingers and asked doubtfully, "Where did you get seven? You must have miscalculated."

Hibari, Tashigi, and the others also turned around to look at the two of them.

Smoker looked at the people on the deck, pointed at them one by one with his finger.

"Enel, Hibari, and Law will be promoted to Vice Admiral. Do you have any objections?"

Drake, Bepo, Penn, and the others glanced at Enel, Law, and Hibari, then quickly shook their heads: "No objection."

Enel and Law looked aloof, while Hibari blushed slightly under everyone's gaze.

Tashigi whispered, "Enel, Law, and Hibari, you were already Major Generals of the Marine Headquarters. You performed so well in the Marineford War, it's only natural that you'd be promoted to Lieutenant General. In fact, I think you could all compete for the position of Admiral candidate, not just Lieutenant General."

"A candidate for general?" Bepo's small eyes lit up instantly. He stretched out his huge hand, excitedly grabbed Law's shoulder, and shook him, saying, "Major General, are you going to become a candidate for general like a lieutenant general?"

Bepo's current size is so huge that when Law was grabbed by both hands, he was lifted into the air like a bean sprout, and his face immediately darkened.

"Let me go," he said coldly.

"Ah? Sorry." Bepo chuckled awkwardly and gently placed the swaying Law on the deck.

Luo straightened his crooked military cap and said calmly, "Whether I can become a candidate for general is irrelevant; whether I can become a general is what matters."

Everyone was stunned upon hearing this.

To become a general?

That's quite an ambition.

When the general was mentioned, everyone looked at Rorschach, who was leaning against the ship's railing enjoying the breeze.

"The lieutenant general is definitely going to be promoted to general this time, right? From lieutenant general of the Blue Scale Army to general of the Blue Scale Army, a general belonging to my G5."

A look of envy appeared on Bepo's bear face.

“More than just an admiral.” The godlike Palmer muttered in a deep voice, “I heard that the vice admiral was even qualified to run for the position of admiral, but he gave it up.”

He was holding a white cloth, dampened with alcohol, and wiping the blade of a naginata he was holding.

That naginata was none other than Whitebeard's weapon, the Supreme Grade Sword Murakumogiri.

This supreme grade sword has now become Palmer's weapon.

Out of respect for his rival Whitebeard, Rorschach had Whitebeard's body sent back to his hometown of Sphinx, but it was impossible for the legendary weapon Murakumogiri, a Supreme Grade Sword, to be sent back with him.

This was his spoils of war, originally intended for Enel.

But compared to Enel's height of less than three meters, Murakumo, at over seven meters, was indeed too big.

Of all the G5 members, only the 12-meter-tall Palmer is suitable to use this legendary sword.

However, a renowned sword like Murakumogiri possesses its own will, and the current Parmel is still far from being able to subdue it.

"Can I become a Navy Admiral?"

Suddenly, a voice came out from the side.

Everyone turned around in confusion and saw Yamato holding a black spiked club, pointing at them with an expectant look on his face.

"Yamato, you want to become a Marine Admiral?" Hibari asked in surprise. "But you just joined G5 and you're only a Private Third Class."

How many ranks must one cross to rise from private to general?

Yamato tilted his head and looked at Rorschach. "But didn't he say that this time, as long as you are strong enough, you can directly take the position of admiral without needing military merit?"

“That’s right.” Seeing everyone looking at him, Rorschach nodded. “But do you think you’re up to the job of Admiral, Yamato?”

"How would you know if you haven't fought it?" Yamato said, carrying the spiked club on his shoulder.

Enel glanced at her, then continued studying Rorschach's Dragon Halberd.

Everyone looked at each other.

To be honest, Yamato's strength is indeed quite formidable.

Of all the G5 members present, apart from Rorschach who dared to say he would definitely beat her, probably only Enel could fight her for a while, and even then, he might not be able to win.

She is Kaido's daughter, with talent no less than Katakuri's. She possesses all three types of Haki, has a strong physique, and has the abilities of a Mythical Zoan. She has even mastered top-tier powers like the Binding Technique.

Aside from the fact that her Mythical Zoan ability hasn't been awakened yet, she can be considered a low-budget version of Rorschach or Kaido.

So, doesn't this mean that G5 has gained another combatant who is at least a candidate for general?

Drake quietly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

"One general and several general candidates, this is not a G5 branch, this is the G5 headquarters."

"Idiot, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Smoker glared at him and continued talking about the number of lieutenant generals, pointing with his finger and saying, "Besides the three of them who are guaranteed to be promoted to lieutenant general, I, you, Bepo, and Palmer all have a chance to become lieutenant generals."

Upon hearing this, Bepo excitedly stepped forward and asked joyfully, "Can I become a lieutenant general too?"

"Impossible, right? That would be too much of a promotion. Bepo and I are still just lieutenant colonels." Palmer paused while wiping the mound.