One Piece: I Start with a Married Woman, I Am the Evil Admiral!

Chapter 179 Candidate General

That's quite a grand affair!

This is something Enni didn't manage to handle. He originally thought that Sengoku, Vice Admiral Tsuru, and Garp would be the most they could handle.

After all, Akainu and Aokiji are Marine Admirals.

They all have their own responsibilities.

At this moment, Kizaru let out a strange laugh, and very naturally walked to his seat and sat down.

Then he looked at Aini meaningfully.

At this moment, Sengoku, Vice Admiral Tsuru, Garp, Akainu, and Aokiji also realized what was happening.

Garp spoke first, looking Enni up and down with interest, and then asked casually, "If Kizaru hadn't intervened, are you confident you could survive Kaido?"

Upon hearing this, Aini's eyes narrowed slightly.

Because Garp's words, in a sense, represented everyone present.

That's right.

Sengoku, Vice Admiral Tsuru, Garp, Akainu, Aokiji—one by one. Although they already fully acknowledged Enni's strength, after their previous discussions...

I still feel that Enni hasn't truly reached Kaido's level yet.

They can only fight Kaido for a short time; if it goes on for too long, they'll be overwhelmed. Just like their two Navy admiral candidates, Momousagi and Chaton.

They have indeed developed the initial strength to confront a general.

When they fought with all their might, even admirals like Akainu and Aokiji couldn't do anything to them. However, this state of full-force attack couldn't be maintained for long.

Once the state has passed.

That's when we're being suppressed by them.

Therefore, they felt that Enni, like Momousagi and Chaton, was a candidate for general.

Don't underestimate the reserve general; in some ways, he is also a general.

If any of the three generals encounters a problem, they can be readily replaced... They definitely possess the strength to intimidate their respective regions.

Yes, you can consider them as junior generals. Or rather... the weakest generals.

Alternatively, reaching the level of a candidate general can be considered equivalent to having the strength of a general. However, among generals, they are considered relatively weak.

.....

Most importantly, orders have come down from the Holy Land. Aini is to be directly appointed as a candidate admiral in the Navy.

There are three reasons.

First, Enni is strong enough to fight Kaido alone.

Second, with Momousagi, Chaton, and Enni as candidates for Admiral, that makes a perfect trio. The Navy would then have its next generation of three Admirals, wouldn't it?

Moreover, this resulted in the navy having three admirals and three candidates, which can be considered a remarkable achievement.

It can also boost the morale of the navy as a whole, isn't that great?

Second, Enni's efforts to stabilize the East Blue have brought greater peace of mind to the region. Furthermore, the Goa Kingdom incident has reassured the royal families of all member states.

The ties with the world government have become even closer.

At the same time, it also attracted the interest of other royal families that were not members of the World Government, especially those whose countries were already experiencing internal strife.

Originally unwilling to join the World Government and become a member state, they voluntarily applied to become a member state.

Ultimately, given the choice between paying the Heavenly Gold and preserving the kingdom and the throne, they decisively chose the latter. And the results have been remarkable; three kingdoms have already become member states, and five more are in the process of applying.

Several others have also expressed this interest.

Third, Enel saved the World Government and two major member states.

Seeing the strength and determination of the World Government in protecting its member states, all the kingdoms were moved, further increasing the number of people who were interested.

The number of kingdoms that became member states increased from three to six. The number of applications increased from five to thirteen.

The number of kingdoms with this intention is also increasing exponentially.

Therefore, Enni, without being explicitly stated, greatly increased the World Government's control over its member states, and also significantly increased the World Government's power.

Based on this alone, Enni's achievements are more than enough to qualify him for any position in the Navy...

Even Sengoku, who was the Fleet Admiral, and Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru, who were the Admirals, could not achieve this.

They are soldiers.

They may not understand politics very well.

But they're not stupid; the facts are there for all to see. They can't deny it even if they want to... It truly is a tremendous achievement.

Let alone a reserve general.

He'd be worthy of being called a Navy Admiral, or even a Fleet Admiral. So, was it excessive for the Holy Land to promote Ani to the rank of Admiral Candidate?

That's not an exaggeration at all.

Although these achievements are invisible, they are in no way inferior to the benefits brought by destroying a Yonko pirate crew.

Most importantly, the Holy Land also said...

Promoting Enni to the rank of Admiral Candidate was also a message to the world's kings. It was meant to make it clear to all the kings that Enni's status reflected the World Government's stance.

This could escalate the situation further.

Maximize the benefits.

Good heavens... After hearing that, Sengoku didn't even have a reason to refute it...

"call...."

Sengoku took a deep breath and then looked at Vice Admiral Tsuru.

Commander Tsuru understood and held up the Justice Cloak of the candidate general, which had been prepared long ago, with both hands. Then he walked step by step to Aini.

"This is...."

Aini's eyes widened in surprise.

As a naval officer, he was naturally very familiar with naval ranks. If he wasn't mistaken, this wasn't the rank of a vice admiral.

Instead, he was a reserve general... This was completely unexpected.

Sengoku spoke up at this moment: "What you did in the Goa Kingdom, Alabasta Kingdom, and Dressrosa Kingdom has led many kingdoms to join the World Government and become member states of the World Government. Your achievements are remarkable... The Holy Land has specially ordered your promotion to the rank of candidate admiral."

"Numerous kingdoms joining the World Government?"

"A special order from the Holy Land to promote him exceptionally?"

Aini immediately grasped the key point in the Warring States period dialogue.

He wasn't acting unintentionally, as evidenced by the actions of the Goa Kingdom, the Alabasta Kingdom, and the Dressrosa Kingdom. He anticipated that their actions would provoke a reaction.

After all, in this chaotic world.

The kings of the kingdoms were also very anxious, especially in chaotic places like the Grand Line, the West Blue, the North Blue, and the South Blue.

If you don't have enough strength.

If things go wrong... the fall of a kingdom is quite common. Or the royal family might be slaughtered by pirates... after all, who is richer than a royal family?

Now, Aini's actions are sending a message to all the kings.

As long as you join the World Government and become an ally.

Is someone in the kingdom plotting a rebellion?

It's alright, as long as you ask for help... the navy will take action against the rebels and ensure that the throne remains in the hands of the royal family.

Pirate attack and control?

It's alright, the navy will also take action.

No matter who it is, even the Seven Warlords of the Sea who are allied with the Navy, they will all be eliminated.

In short, anyone who dares to touch the interests of my allies is touching the interests of my World Government. We will not let them get away with it...

There are naturally kingdoms that would be tempted.

He just didn't expect the effect to be so significant and so quick.

What a surprise.