Fleet Admiral's office.
The room, usually spacious with only one person working inside, was now packed with people.
At the center table and sofa sat Kong, Sengoku, Garp, Zephyr, Tsuru, and Ward Morris, chatting casually.
Nearby sofas hosted Bullet, Borsalino, Kuzan, Doberman, Momousagi, and several Vice Admirals, talking idly.
In the corner, Enel, Rosinante, Skarn, and Law sat side by side on another sofa.
Bored, Enel reached out and snatched the brand-new spotted hat off Law's head, raising it high.
He flipped it around and looked it over.
"Yo, brand new, huh?"
"Who got this for you, kid?"
Law glared at him furiously.
"Give it back!!!"
Enel smirked.
"If you can snatch it, it's yours."
He began tossing it from hand to hand.
Law snorted.
"Room!"
He stretched his hand toward Enel, and a semi-transparent sphere surrounded everyone on the sofa.
Enel clicked his tongue.
"This sphere looks a lot like yours, Rosinante."
Whoosh!
The golden ring on Enel's ankle instantly appeared in midair, while the hat landed in Law's hand as he placed it on Enel's ankle.
"Hmm... this sphere's way stronger than yours."
"What is this, teleportation?"
Enel grew interested.
"What else can you do, kid?"
Law smirked.
"Then don't move."
Enel leaned back on the sofa, arms spread.
"Go on."
He looked at Law with a teasing smile.
Law's heart leapt—got him!
He pressed his thumb to Enel's leg, lips curling faintly.
Bzzzt—
A spark of electricity shot from Law's fingertip, running across Enel's entire body.
Enel jerked suddenly—after all, without Haki or his Devil Fruit, his body still felt the shock.
Then his fruit power kicked in automatically, absorbing the electricity.
Enel sat up, eyeing Law seriously.
"Electricity..."
"Interesting."
"So, inside this sphere, what powers can you use?"
Law replied, seeing Enel's serious look.
"Uh..."
"I can freely cut objects."
"I can simulate any medical equipment in the world with my fruit power."
"For example, that electric shock just now—that was a simulated high-frequency surgical scalpel."
"Anesthesia, soundproofing... all sorts of messy things."
"Why?"
Enel's mouth twitched.
"Well, damn, that's a lot..."
"Keeping you at HQ is a waste."
"Better send you to Punk Hazard."
Rosinante sighed helplessly.
"Didn't you say Punk Hazard is run by the Government?"
"How would we send him..."
Enel thought a moment.
"Here's the deal. I'll take him there myself."
"I'll have Dr. Vegapunk test all his abilities properly."
"Categorize and organize everything he can do."
"Prepare some training manuals and send him back."
"Only by studying at Punk Hazard can he fully realize this power."
Rosinante nodded.
"That works... fine by me."
"Law, you okay with this?"
"I'll go with him when the time comes."
Law's eyes sparkled with excitement.
"Yeah!!!"
Enel turned to Skarn, who had been smiling the whole time.
"You going too, Skarn?"
"You've pretty much finished your training, right?"
The purple-haired Skarn shook his head, smiling.
"Ah... not yet."
"After getting my fruit power, there's even more to learn."
"Naval warfare, command, mobilization, development paths..."
"Not much time left, but soon."
"Father said I'll lead the Navy cadet exercise next year."
"If I pass, that'll do it."
Enel chuckled.
"Then it's almost time."
He glanced toward the door.
...
The sound of the wooden door sliding open echoed.
Sakazuki stepped in, smiling faintly as he saw all the high-ranking officers gathered.
"Rare to see everyone here."
Several Vice Admirals and the younger officers stood to greet him.
"Admiral Sakazuki."
"Admiral Sakazuki."
"Admiral Sakazuki..."
Sakazuki waved his hand lightly, stopping the greetings, and walked toward the center with a smile, avoiding awkwardness.
Kong called out with a smile.
"Sit here, Sakazuki."
"We were just talking about you."
Sakazuki sat down.
"Oh?"
"About what?"
Kong said,
"After Sengoku takes office, most protocols are already in place."
"Only the new Admiral appointments remain."
"Originally, Bullet and Enel were top candidates."
"But to avoid any awkward situations..."
"Sengoku's too polite to say it, so I'll be the bad guy."
Sakazuki shook his head with a smile.
"You think too little of me."
"This isn't a big deal."
"Enel's personality is too erratic—unsuited for Admiral."
"Bullet follows orders but lacks initiative—not ideal either."
"There'll be no awkwardness."
"Don't worry."
Kong smiled at Sengoku.
"In that case, it's settled."
"Bullet and Enel will be promoted as Admiral reserves."
Sengoku nodded.
"No problem."
He smiled at Sakazuki as well.
Kong grinned.
"Alright, everything's decided."
"Let's celebrate today."
"Promotion ceremony in two days."
...
New World, Whole Cake Island.
Charlotte Linlin ate cake while reading the intel report.
"Mamamama~"
"Interesting. Sengoku, that old bastard, became Fleet Admiral."
"And not that brat Sakazuki."
"What do you all think they were thinking?"
Perospero said,
"Maybe this is better."
"With Sakazuki's personality, he'd declare war on us the moment he took office."
Katakuri nodded.
"True."
Charlotte Linlin sneered.
"And what if he did? We'd just crush them all."
"Mamamama~"
Her children laughed along with her.
But when she saw Chiffon laughing too, she suddenly roared.
"Get out!"
She punched, unleashing an invisible Armament Haki shockwave.
Boom—
Chiffon was sent flying.
"Katakuri."
"Any news on her?!"
"I'll kill her!!!"
Recently, Charlotte Linlin had finally gotten a chance to mend ties with the Giants.
Prince Loki of the Giants had fallen in love with her daughter at first sight.
But... the arranged bride, Lola, ran away before the wedding, replacing herself with her twin sister Chiffon—only to be discovered.
Relations soured even further, shattering Linlin's hopes of reconciliation...
...
New World, Wano Country, Onigashima.
Kaido drank heavily, reading the intel that Sengoku was the new Fleet Admiral.
"Bororororo."
"Sengoku..."
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