chapter 57

Marine Admiral is not only the highest combat power of Naval Headquarters but also the highest combat power of the World Government. They have the ability to launch the Demon Slaying Order at any time, which has the power to dispatch 30% of the troops of the headquarters.

In order to be promoted to Admiral, one must possess absolute strength, as we all know.

When there was a vacancy in the headquarters of the Admiral, Marshal Marine proposed and was appointed by the World Government and Five Elders.

Additionally, there is a way to become an Admiral.

That is through an Admiral promotion battle!

The world of One Piece has always respected the strong. As the highest combat power of Naval Headquarters, the Marine Admiral naturally needs to be the strongest in the Marine. To ensure this, the World Government established the promotion mechanism of Admiral promotion when it established Marine as the "four two seven". The conditions for applying for Admiral's promotion are as follows: first, you must be a lieutenant general in your department, and second, you must have a sufficiently prominent record.

Coincidentally, Mu Feng meets both of these requirements.

However, in the 800-year history of the Marine, very few have succeeded in Admiral promotion through the Admiral promotion campaign. The last Admiral promotion battle took place more than a hundred years ago and ended in failure.

"Mu Feng, are you sure?" Sengoku said in a low voice.

"You are still young, even in ten years, you will only be 27 years old. By then, becoming a Marine Admiral will still make you the youngest Marine Admiral in history. You don't have to rush into it." Sengoku warned. Admiral promotion is something that affects the entire Marine. Sengoku doesn't want to see any negative consequences.

"Marshal Sengoku, will I become a Marine Admiral in ten years?"

Mu Feng asked lightly, looking at Sengoku.

Sengoku remained silent. The current Marine Admirals are all Logia users and can maintain their peak combat power for another twenty years without any issues. Even if Sengoku advises Mu Feng against it this time, what about next time? Considering Mu Feng's growth rate, within ten years, he will surely become a monster on the level of Whitebeard.

At that time, will he still be just a lieutenant general?

"Okay... I'll inform Akainu," Sengoku sighed.

"Then I'll go back and prepare first. After all, Admiral Sakazuki is quite strong. If I don't win convincingly, it will be a bit embarrassing," Mu Feng said with a smile, as if victory was already assured. He never even considered the possibility of losing.

As Sengoku watched Mu Feng leave, he sighed and took out a Den Den Mushi.

After hesitating, he finally dialed a number.

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In the New World.

Kaido rushes towards the BIG MOM Pirate Group alone.

Akainu's mission is to monitor and prevent the situation from escalating further. At this moment, his Den Den Mushi rang and he picked it up.

"What's the matter, Marshal Sengoku?" Akainu asked in a deep voice.

Sengoku seemed to organize his thoughts and said, "Akainu, if there are no major issues with Kaido and BIG MOM, come back soon. Lieutenant General Monkey D. Mu Feng has applied for Admiral promotion, and the challenge is... you."

Upon hearing Sengoku's words, Akainu's face turned gloomy and terrifying.

He was like a volcano suppressed to the extreme, ready to erupt at any moment.

"I understand. I will set off immediately and return to Naval Headquarters. Marshal Sengoku, if there's nothing else, I'll end the call." Akainu said coldly.

With that, he couldn't contain his anger any longer.

His fist turned into magma, and with a fierce grip, the Den Den Mushi turned into ash. The poor Den Den Mushi became a victim of Akainu's anger.

The murderous aura emanating from Akainu seemed almost tangible.

His upper body was already covered in magma.

The Marines on the battleship didn't dare to approach him within tens of meters.

"Alright... very well... you just defeated a Warlord and survived Kaido. Do you think you have the strength to compete with me!?" Akainu said coldly to himself. "Monkey D. Mu Feng, you will regret it."

"Set sail, back to headquarters," Akainu ordered.

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Meanwhile, Kizaru, who was on a mission in the Red-haired Sea, heard about the Admiral promotion battle.

"An Admiral promotion battle? I didn't expect to have a chance to meet... fortunately, it's not an old man," Kizaru said with a hint of relief.

Mu Feng had caused Kaido a lot of trouble.

If he were to face Mu Feng in battle, Kizaru wasn't certain of victory.

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In Aokiji's office at Naval Headquarters.

"Admiral promotion battle... it's going to be intense," Aokiji muttered.

Aokiji was indifferent towards Mu Feng challenging Akainu. In fact, he was more inclined towards Mu Feng winning. Aokiji and Akainu were diametrically opposed in terms of their Devil Fruit abilities and their understanding of justice. They did not hold each other in high regard.

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The news of the Admiral promotion battle spread throughout the Marine high-level in just half a day.

Garp, who had just arrived at Windmill Village, was informed and immediately headed back to Naval Headquarters. He couldn't miss the opportunity to witness Mu Feng becoming an Admiral.

Lieutenants like Dauberman and Huoshaoshan also returned to headquarters. They all wanted to witness this once-in-a-century promotion battle.

Three days later, Akainu returned to Naval Headquarters from the New World.

Apart from a meeting with Marshal Sengoku, he secluded himself in his quarters and refused to see anyone. At the same time, Marshal Sengoku announced that the promotion would take place seven days later on an island called Texas, next to Marineford.

Seven days later, battleships set sail for Texas Island.

However, Marshal Sengoku issued an order: to avoid any accidental injuries, no one except Akainu and Mu Feng is allowed to land on the island. Others can only watch the battle from a distance.