From Pirates to the Strongest Death God in Soul Society

Chapter 131: Do you want to be the candidate for general?

Soon after Bane beheaded Teach with one sword, the live broadcast screen went out.

For the navy, this live broadcast was undoubtedly very successful. Before the execution, Whitebeard and many core members of the Whitebeard Pirates were killed.

Even the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, which is said to be able to destroy the world, was obtained!
We have also gained a comprehensive advantage on the front battlefield, and there is no need to guess what the outcome will be.

So it’s appropriate that the live broadcast ends here.

There is nothing much to say about the defeat of the Whitebeard Pirates. After Newgate's death, their fighting spirit had been shattered. Many people wanted to escape from the battlefield, but they simply couldn't. Kuzan immediately froze the surrounding seas, and then there was a one-sided massacre.

This is also the reason why Marshal Zhan Guo shut down the live broadcast, so as to prevent such a bloody massacre scene from affecting the image of the navy.

After confirming again and again that there was no possibility of a reversal on the battlefield, Zhan Guo calmly walked down the execution platform and returned to the Fortress of Justice.

As the Admiral of the Navy, he still has a lot to do.

Bane followed behind him at this time.

"Originally, when I heard that you took Crocodile's Sand-Sand Fruit, I found it a little unbelievable. After all, although I have heard that the power of the Dark-Dark Fruit is terrifying, I have never seen it with my own eyes. But today on this battlefield, I saw clearly that Joz's ability, Marco's ability, and even Newgate's ability were all taken away by you. It seems that you have already mastered the technique of using this ability to seize power?" Sengoku asked as he walked.

"Practice makes perfect. It sounds scary and mysterious, but in fact, it is just a basic application of abilities." Bane said calmly.

Zhan Guo nodded first, then walked in the corridor in silence. After about ten seconds, he suddenly said, "What do you think of the vice admiral and admiral candidate of the Navy Headquarters?"

"Ah?" Ben was stunned for a moment and said, "What do you mean?"

"In today's battle, you have made outstanding contributions and demonstrated your own strength. Although you were a little embarrassed facing a strong enemy like Kaido, you were really powerful when facing Joz, Marco and others. Your performance is already better than that of most vice admirals. At the same time, you are now Zephyr's adopted son. With this identity, other people will not talk about qualifications. This is Zephyr's influence. So I think... if you think it is appropriate, our navy can give you the corresponding treatment. Vice Admiral of the Navy, and candidate for admiral!" Sengoku said without turning his head, but in a serious tone.

To be honest, this bargaining chip really made Bane a little tempted.

He thought for a moment and responded, "Marshal, what does this candidate for general mean?"

He knew the meaning, but wanted to hear it from Zhan Guo himself!

"It's a backup plan to ensure the combat effectiveness of the navy and the operation of high-level officials. Admiral candidates represent candidates who have strength comparable to that of the navy admirals. As you know, the sea is treacherous and anything can happen. Even someone as strong as Whitebeard died on the spot today. How can a navy admiral be an exception?" Zhan Guo explained first.

Then he continued, "That's why the position of Admiral Candidate was born. If some special circumstances occur and the Admiral of the Navy has an accident, or is no longer competent for the job, the Admiral Candidate is the first in line to fill the vacancy."

"So you think that I am strong enough to challenge for the position of general?" Bane asked with a smile.

"Of course not." Zhan Guo denied Bane's statement without hesitation and said directly: "You are very good, but I think you need at least a year and a half to reach this level. Even so, among many top masters, you can only be regarded as the bottom. If you really want to become a strong man who can stand on your own, you still have a long way to go. Maybe you can achieve something after two or three years."

Then, without waiting for Bane to speak, Zhan Guo continued: "In fact, I don't need to hide anything from you. After all, Zefa will soon tell you that after this battle, I will resign as the Admiral of the Navy. At that time, I want to nominate Kuzan as the new Admiral of the Navy. Of course, these are all later. The reason I told you is that the position of Admiral of the Navy will be vacant soon."

"So what you mean is that if I join the navy now, I will have the opportunity to be the new admiral as soon as you step down as the marshal?" Bane looked at the back of Marshal Sengoku and asked with some amusement. "I can only say that it is just an opportunity. I don't want to tell you these empty words. Before you, there are two admiral candidates, Momotosagi Gion and Chaton Kake. They are both senior vice admirals of the navy. They have been candidates for admirals for many years. Their strength and qualifications are widely recognized by their colleagues in the navy. So I don't think you can seize this opportunity to surpass them and become an admiral." Sengoku said calmly.

Bane then retracted his somewhat amused gaze. It seemed that Marshal Zhan Guo was also an honest man. He did not play tricks and trick himself into joining the navy by saying something that would make him an admiral.

But if you think about it carefully, Zhan Guo can use this kind of words to fool others, but he certainly can't fool Bane. After all, there is a big boss named Zefa behind him. If he doesn't explain it clearly, Zefa will explain it to Bane after knowing it. Then Zhan Guo will offend people for nothing. With his wisdom, he will not do such a stupid thing.

After thinking for a while, Ben hesitated and asked, "Marshal, is there a possibility that Gion-senpai and Kake-senpai may not want to become admirals? If you step down and they both refuse to be promoted to admirals, wouldn't that be a good opportunity for me? Have you considered this possibility?"

In the original story, the Navy also had two admiral candidates, Gion and Kake. However, when the two admiral positions became vacant, neither of them was willing to be the admiral, so the situation got out of control in an instant. The World Government seized the opportunity and forcibly arranged for the two Navy admirals to be airdropped in through the "world conscription" method.

In fact, no matter from which perspective, airborne generals are disadvantageous to the original senior members of the navy, so this cannot be promoted within the navy.

It can only be promoted by the world's governments.

Zhan Guo was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then he laughed and said, "How is it possible? How could a navy refuse to be promoted to admiral?"

To be honest, Zhan Guo had never thought about this kind of thing, especially since these two had been candidates for general for many years. If you don't want to be a general, why should you be a candidate for general?

Therefore, the Warring States period never considered this possibility.

But after he laughed, he found that there was no movement behind him. Looking back, he saw Ben with a teasing smile on his face and said, "Have you forgotten Mr. Karp?"

Garp Sengoku felt uncomfortable when he heard this name. You know what, it's true. The position of admiral of the navy that others have been vying for has been offered to Garp several times, but this guy refused without hesitation. It's simply too much.

"That bastard Garp is an exception. We cannot treat exceptions as the norm." Zhan Guo said something vague, and then said, "Anyway, you can consider this invitation from me. This is the greatest sincerity I can give you, Bane."

This is true. The admiral candidate can be said to be the highest rank in the navy sequence except for the marshal and admiral.

As a naval marshal, even if Zhan Guo was mentally handicapped, he would never promise Bane a direct promotion to admiral. If he ever said this, it would seem outrageous and illogical.

Therefore, a third-ranked admiral candidate is already very sincere. When the time comes, when he retires and Kuzan becomes the marshal, one of Gion and Kake can take over. Considering that Sakaski and Borsalino are both in their fifties now, it is just enough time for Bane to fully integrate into the navy, ten years at the fastest and twenty years at the slowest.

Judging from the time, Bane would be only in his forties at most, which is the peak of his golden age. He would be much more stable by then, and it would be natural for him to become an admiral of the navy, or even a marshal of the navy in the future.

This is the development route that Zhan Guo wants to arrange for the navy from his own perspective!
Bane has now figured out Zhan Guo's thinking. He has to say that the Marshal's idea is very normal and mature. But unfortunately, there are many things that he cannot predict now.

Do you think Kuzan can be a marshal just because you want him to?

Do you think that if you think Gion and Kake would be willing to be promoted to generals, they will be promoted?

Even if you are the admiral of the navy, it is impossible to be good at everything, Mr. Sengoku.

(End of this chapter)