Unlike before, the area around the port was teeming with people. Many had come after hearing the news, seemingly having learned from friends and family that Yang Ming's battle with Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu had come to an end, and now they were all eager to see the victor.

No matter where you are, wherever there are people, you need to be mindful of social etiquette.

Especially in a place like the navy, a gathering place for talents from all over the world and the Grand Line, the bonds between them are maintained by fellow townsmen, classmates, roommates, and comrades-in-arms.

Yang Ming could ensure that his own generals were disciplined and that no secrets were leaked to outsiders, but he couldn't guarantee that the generals under Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu would be equally disciplined.

Perhaps in the past, Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu was able to keep his subordinates in check by his iron-fisted methods and strict separation of public and private matters.

But things are different now. Vice Admirals Doberman, Onigumo, Stromberg, and Fire Mountain betrayed the Navy, severely damaging the personal authority and prestige of Admiral Sakazuki, a hawk. Now, he has been defeated in the crucial battle against Admiral Yang Ming, losing his chance to become Fleet Admiral of the Navy Headquarters forever. He has also offended the soon-to-be-appointed Fleet Admiral, which will naturally cause unrest among his subordinates, who will spread the news through various connections.

Students studying in an ivory tower would probably find this situation hard to understand.

However, those who have entered the workforce and become seasoned veterans can understand the ins and outs of it.

It's clear to anyone with eyes to see that after this battle, Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu has lost all power and can never recover. His hawkish faction will likely fall apart.

In such circumstances, some people are wise enough to choose their own path, just as a good bird chooses its tree to perch on and a virtuous minister chooses his lord to serve.

Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu was not unaware of this; it was precisely because of this strong sense of crisis that he chose to challenge Yang Ming.

If he succeeds, he will erase the dark history of the defection of Lieutenant General Doberman and his group.

Unfortunately, he lost.

When Yang Ming and Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu reappeared at the port, the entire dock was in an uproar!

On the surface, Yang Ming's injuries appeared minor, while Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu was covered in wounds and needed two soldiers to support him on either side to be able to take a step.

Comparing the two, it is clear who is stronger and who is weaker, who will win and who will lose.

As Yang Ming's top strategist and now Vice Admiral Jonathan of the Navy Headquarters, he was not at all surprised to see Yang Ming return victorious.

Jonathan had arranged for the governor's men to be stationed in the port early on, deliberately placing them in densely populated areas.

The moment Yang Ming appeared, the pre-arranged online army immediately raised their arms and shouted:

"Shura!"

"marshal!"

"Shura!"

"marshal!"

"..."

Humans have a herd mentality, and fervent emotions have the power to infect people. In particular, these naval forces arranged by Jonathan were all fervent admirers and followers of Yang Ming. Their shouts immediately triggered the surrounding navy to follow suit.

Especially teenagers like Koby and Bellmare, who were deeply influenced by Yang Ming, became fervent supporters, shouting loudly:

"Marshal Shura!"

"Invincible!"

Chapter 323 Become Light, Because There Are People Afraid of the Dark

Naval Headquarters, Marinevando.

Inside the office of Fleet Admiral Sengoku, a group of veteran generals gathered: Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Garp, Chief Instructor Zephyr, and Vice Admiral Tsuru. The four of them gazed at the scene outside the huge floor-to-ceiling glass window, watching Yang Ming return after defeating Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu. The streets were deserted, and the stars were the center of attention. Only these idioms could describe the scene.

Chief Instructor Zefa smiled, and the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes relaxed.

As an instructor, what could be more fulfilling than personally training a Fleet Admiral of the Navy Headquarters?

Chief Instructor Zefa turned around and saw an old man who was even happier than himself among those present.

But then, Garp unceremoniously tore open a senbei (rice cracker) that Fleet Admiral Sengoku had treasured for many years, and began to devour the snack, speaking indistinctly:

"That kid is really arrogant. I'll teach him a lesson with my iron fist one day. He should know how to be more low-key!"

This old guy is a real Versailles!

The other three rolled their eyes repeatedly, all sensing the smugness in Garp's words, practically pointing at their own faces and saying:

"Look, even the Fleet Admiral of the Navy Headquarters got a beating from me."

Got it!

The three of them were both annoyed and amused.

Especially the Warring States Marshal, who watched with a pang of heartache as his treasured senbei (rice crackers) were ruined by that old bastard Garp, couldn't help but sigh as he watched:

"The era belonging to Yang Ming is about to begin."

They were all elders who had watched Yang Ming rise step by step, and Yang Ming's principles of justice aligned with their values. He was a worthy successor to their faction, so they were naturally happy to see him take over the great responsibility and were looking forward to seeing what he would do after taking office.

With Im's approval, the appointment of the Five Elders and the World Government, the appreciation of Fleet Admiral Sengoku, the recognition of most members of the Marine Headquarters, the achievement of defeating his rival Admiral Sakazuki Akainu, and the foundation of tens of thousands of troops under the Governor General, all of this paved an absolutely correct path for Yang Ming.

Legal justice.

Procedural justice.

Occupying these two commanding heights, even if Yang Ming ascended to the position of Marshal of the Navy Headquarters at the age of 13, outsiders could not find any fault with him.

The youngest admiral in naval history has been born!

What impact will the name change from General Shura to Marshal Shura have on the world order?

With an iron fist, the Fleet Admiral rises to the helm; all criminals will tremble in fear!

Marshal Shura: Sweeping away the mafia, bandits, and pirates requires a long-term, persistent effort, like the Foolish Old Man Who Moved Mountains!

Marshal Shura: Protecting the happiness of the people is the Navy's justice!

Marshal Shura: A resolute no to all evil elements, zero tolerance for all evil deeds!

Marshal Shura: The Seven Warlords of the Sea Have No Special Privileges!

Rapid Promotion! Fujitora, One of the New Admirals of the Navy Headquarters, is Smiled!

Since Yang Ming successfully ascended to the position of Marshal of the Navy Headquarters, he has been making frequent moves in the past few months.

Yang Ming first promoted Fujitora Issho to a higher position, filling the vacancy left by his own promotion, and bestowed upon him the title of "Fujitora," making him the second-in-command in his faction.

As the saying goes, a new broom sweeps clean.

Yang Ming was just an ordinary person, and naturally he was no exception to the common customs.

This first fire was set on the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

The Seven Warlords of the Sea, each holding a privateering license granted by the World Government, legally plunder passing merchant ships to amass vast wealth and expand their power.

Of course, due to the butterfly effect brought about by Yang Ming, the Seven Warlords of the Sea are now practically defunct.

Doflamingo died in battle several years ago, Gecko Moria's body was quietly buried in a mass grave, Crocodile was captured and killed, and Boa Hancock is now in the alternate dimension [Shanhe Sheji Tu (New)] created by Yang Ming, essentially a missing person. Only Dracule Mihawk, Bartholomew Kuma, and Jinbe remain.

Since the emergence of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, they have been criticized by both the Navy and the public, as their harmfulness is obvious, while their benefits are not necessarily so significant.

Yang Ming seized the opportunity to push forward and abolish the policy of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. This not only won the approval of the common people, but also gained the loyalty of a group of people within the Navy, making it a great win.

In this incident, the only people who will suffer losses are the remaining three members of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and the World Government.

Lord Im needs a balance of power among the various factions, which is why he sought the help of the World Government to support the Seven Warlords of the Sea, thus establishing a triangular balance of power with the Four Emperors and the Navy.

From a physics perspective, a triangular relationship is the most stable relationship and the least likely to be disrupted.

But now, when Yang Ming removes one corner of this triangular balance, it will completely disrupt the balance, and the sea will face a major upheaval.

Without the Seven Warlords of the Sea setting up roadblocks on the Grand Line, more new pirates will emerge.

In response to this, Yang Ming took a second step, recounting his past actions as Governor of the West Sea to all the kingdoms of the four seas and the Grand Line.

Anyone who commits adultery is prosecuted for a serious crime; the mafia, bandits, and pirates are basically all subject to the law.

Of course, people like Dadan, who are called bandits but are actually just ordinary people who couldn't stand the exploitation of the local nobles and were forced to hide in the mountains to make a living, and who can keep themselves clean and not do criminal things, do not belong to this category.

But how many people are like the bandit Dadan?

少!

How little!

It's practically a rare species.

To accomplish this important mission, a large number of personnel would be needed, which would also mean that a large number of naval soldiers would sacrifice their lives on the battlefield.

Many people within the navy did not understand Yang Ming; they could not understand why he would make such a huge sacrifice to do this.

Even Aokiji's general Kuzan found it hard to understand and made a special trip to visit him.

Admiral Kuzan of Aokiji was still the same as always, tall and upright, wearing a dark blue shirt underneath a white suit vest, with a navy cloak draped over his shoulders, and always wearing a green eye patch on his forehead so that he could sleep wherever he went.

This is no joke.

Sure enough, Yang Ming's junior colleague had only been in the office for a short while when he fell into a deep sleep without saying a word, emitting a silly snoring sound that left Yang Ming speechless.

However, Yang Ming could also understand why Admiral Kuzan of Aokiji had the habit of sleeping wherever he went.

As mentioned several times before, consuming a Devil Fruit will bring about physical changes to the user.

A classic example is the Gum-Gum Fruit, which grants Luffy the indestructible ability to survive.

Admiral Kuzan of Aokiji consumed the Ice-Ice Fruit, one of the top-tier Logia-type Devil Fruits, which naturally had a subtle influence on his body.

From a medical perspective, low body temperature and coldness can impede blood circulation, leading to symptoms such as weakness and drowsiness.

Yang Ming had long ago discovered that the more powerful a Devil Fruit is, the greater its impact on the user, and the more significant that impact is.

The Ice-Ice Fruit grants Admiral Kuzan Aokiji immense power, but it also keeps his body at a constant low temperature 24/7. This results in poor blood circulation in his body when he's not exercising vigorously, causing him to always feel sleepy.

Actually, there is a way to permanently solve this problem.

If Admiral Sakazuki were a woman, Admiral Kuzan could have a long and in-depth conversation with her, and by learning from each other's strengths and weaknesses, he could make up for this major deficiency.

Unfortunately, perhaps even the heavens wouldn't allow such extraordinary individuals to be born. They were both men, and their personalities were completely incompatible. When they met, it was like meteors colliding with planets; it was a miracle they didn't actually fight. Under these circumstances, they naturally couldn't have any deep conversations, thus eliminating any possibility of such a relationship.

Knowing the potential drawbacks of Devil Fruits, Yang Ming, relying on the system, naturally disregarded them. Who knew what strange changes eating a Devil Fruit would bring to his body?

This is no joke.

Just like when Yang Ming went to Alabasta and wiped out Baroque Works, R.2 Bon Clay joined Yang Ming's team and honestly explained his Devil Fruit ability and its corresponding changes.

Bon Clay was once a sunny, cheerful young man, but after eating the Imitation Fruit, he became intersex.

As for what an intersex person is?

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