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

Chapter 331 The Decision of the Five Elders

The reason is actually quite simple: the doves' influence in the Navy has become too great. Both former Fleet Admirals, Sora and Sengoku, came from the doves. If Aokiji were to take the position, then the doves would have served as Fleet Admirals for three consecutive terms, which would undoubtedly further enhance their influence in the Navy.

By then, the doves' influence in the navy will likely have become so entrenched that it will be difficult to shake them.

So, does the Navy belong to the World Government, or is it a dove?

This problem will likely be very difficult for world governments to solve.

After all, the Navy is a vital armed force for the World Government, and its control is crucial for maintaining the World Government's rule. If the doves become too powerful, the World Government might lose effective control over the Navy, which would definitely not be good news for them.

For the World Government, the dangers it faces are not limited to the pirates in the New World, nor are they limited to the Revolutionary Army led by Dragon.

In fact, an even greater threat comes from within the world government itself.

They must be vigilant and prevent other forces besides the Celestial Dragons from gradually expanding and becoming too powerful within the World Government, as this could seriously affect the Celestial Dragons' influence within the World Government.

Currently, the doves have grown stronger within world governments.

Representatives of this faction include Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Navy Hero Garp, Navy Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Tsuru, and Navy Admiral Aokiji.

The candidates they jointly nominated could not be easily ignored, even by the Five Elders, who wield the most power in the world government; they had to be taken seriously.

Therefore, the Five Elders are the ones who are truly facing a headache now. Whether it's Kong, Sengoku, Aokiji, or Akainu, they are all just waiting for the final answer, while the Five Elders need to make crucial decisions.

Jaigolusia Satan bluntly stated, "Aokiji definitely cannot serve as Fleet Admiral, otherwise it's hard to predict whether the Navy will still obey the World Government's commands in the future."

Changing the subject, when talking about his family situation, he frowned and said, "But Sora and Sengoku jointly nominated Aokiji, which is indeed a headache..."

After hearing this, Izambalon V. Nassuro nodded in deep agreement, indicating that this was indeed the case.

It's not difficult to put Akainu in that position, but the problem is how to give a reasonable explanation to Ku, Sengoku, Garp, Tsuru, and Aokiji.

After all, while Aokiji's performance in the Marineford War wasn't as dazzling as Akainu's, it was still absolutely not to be underestimated.

Putting aside other factors, the massive tsunami triggered by Aokiji freezing Whitebeard was powerful enough to destroy the entire Marine Headquarters. If Aokiji hadn't intervened in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

It can be said that, based on this alone, Aokiji is fully qualified to sit on the sidelines.

Some might say that there are others who can withstand this tsunami.

So, let's hear who has such ability.

Aside from Aokiji, probably no one else could do that. Anyone could only destroy or cut through the tsunami. But no one could instantly bring a tsunami that had already risen hundreds of meters high back to calm.

Whether it's destruction or cleavage, the seawater will still flood the entire Marine Headquarters. Therefore, no one can deny Aokiji's contribution in this war.

Even though everyone knew that Aokiji had been slacking off ever since.

That's why they can't find a suitable reason to reject Aokiji's nomination.

This is truly an incredibly difficult problem!

Topman Vochuli's lips curled into a sly smile, as if he were confidently saying, "What's so difficult about that? We just need to have someone recommend Akainu's name as well, and then conveniently show our support for him, right?"

After listening, Marcus Mazsan nodded thoughtfully at first, but then shook his head and replied with a troubled expression: "This method is indeed good, but it is not entirely feasible."

This only gives the impression of forcibly suppressing the doves.

How could Sora, Sengoku, Garp, Tsuru, and Aokiji not have any objections?

After all, nobody's a fool.

It's not just them; the entire dove faction will probably be dissatisfied with this.

Therefore, even if we have to use force, we must make sure they can't find any fault with us.

I really don't want to see this incident cause unrest and turmoil throughout the navy, or even the entire world government.

At this point, Marcus Maz paused for a moment, seemingly considering a more comprehensive solution. After a while, he continued, "I think it would be better to do what Maz previously suggested: first, find someone in the Navy who has both strength and status, and recommend Akainu for promotion."

Then, different opinions arose among us. For example, three people expressed support for Akainu, while two others expressed support for Aokiji.

This would lead to a stalemate.

After much heated discussion and compromise, we finally reached an important decision: Akainu and Aokiji would have a life-or-death battle, and the winner would ascend to the position of Fleet Admiral.

When Topman Vocuri Saint uttered those words, a glint flashed in the eyes of Izambaron V. Nassuro Saint, Jaigolusia Satan Saint, Shepard X. Pit Saint, and Marcus Maz Saint.

They looked at each other and saw surprise in each other's eyes.

Unable to contain his excitement, Izambaron V. Nassuro was the first to speak, praising, "This idea is fantastic!" His voice revealed his high approval of the decision.

Jaigolusia Satan also nodded in agreement.

He then began to analyze the benefits of this decision: "First, this will show the doves that we have no intention of suppressing them. At least on the surface, we have given Aokiji a fair chance to compete, and we have not directly rejected him. In this way, even if they are dissatisfied, they will not find a suitable reason to cause trouble."

He paused briefly before continuing, "Secondly, Akainu and Aokiji are evenly matched. Whether it's their Devil Fruit mastery, physical skills, or Haki, it's difficult to tell who is better. This duel will undoubtedly be exceptionally exciting and will attract the attention of all the Marines."

Moreover, regardless of who ultimately wins, it will prove that he is the rightful candidate for the position of Fleet Admiral.

Even if Akainu wins in the end, the doves will have no choice but to accept it!

However, Akainu's Magma-Magma Fruit is somewhat effective against Aokiji's Ice-Ice Fruit. Therefore, Akainu's chances of winning are far greater than Aokiji's.

That makes a lot of sense!