Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Marshal Candidate?

Storm looked dazed for a moment.

This rank sounds similar to "candidate for Admiral of the Navy Headquarters".

The term "general candidate" refers to a candidate who is ready to succeed as "general of headquarters" at any time.

Therefore, the significance of the rank of "new naval marshal candidate" is probably that if the current marshal's health fails, the marshal candidate can immediately take over the position.

Storm twitched the corner of his mouth.

Is it possible to have a "candidate" for the position of "Marshal"?

Storm still refused.

But this time, Zefa insisted on sticking to his opinion.

We can't exactly let Storm go and become some kind of "general candidate", can we?

Although the "General Candidate" is nominally on the same level as the "General of the Headquarters".

However, in reality, there is still a certain gap between general candidates and generals in the main force.

Strictly speaking...

In the navy, there is actually no such rank as "admiral candidate". There is only "vice admiral" who can succeed an admiral.

That's right.

Whether it's Momousagi or Chaton, their actual military rank is "Vice Admiral of the Navy Headquarters"!

According to information Zeffa has gathered, Storm is already a "Vice Admiral of the Navy Headquarters"!

Moreover.

Storm's current strength and reputation speak for themselves.

He was not only the creator of the new navy.

Moreover, he single-handedly "won over" Aokiji and Kizaru.

It is said that they also recruited a "benevolent and chivalrous" whose strength was comparable to that of a general in advance.

All three admirals of the new navy were recruited by Storm through his personal efforts!

under these circumstances.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Storm directly became the admiral of the new navy!

not to mention.

The new navy was established.

From then on, we needed to rely on Storm's assistance for everything, big and small.

Zefa appointed Storm as a "marshal candidate," a position he even felt was somewhat inadequate.

Zefa persisted.

Storm ultimately chose to back down and accepted the position of "candidate for the new Admiral of the Navy".

Although he still felt that the title of "Commander-in-Chief of the All-Nation Armed Forces" was more prestigious than anything like "Candidate for New Admiral of the Navy"...

But that doesn't really matter.

Let's just say that in addition to serving as the "Chief Strategist of the All-Nation Armed Forces," Storm also took on the role of "candidate for the new Admiral of the Navy"!

Kizaru and Aokiji exchanged a glance. They didn't find the position unusual; on the contrary, they felt it was quite suitable.

As expected of Zephyr-sensei!

The discussion regarding the ranks and positions of the new navy has now come to an end.

New Navy Marshal-

Black Arm Zephyr.

New Navy Marshal Candidate - White Dragon Vongola Storm.

New Navy Admirals - Kizaru and Aokiji.

There was also a laugh.

Although Issho has not yet faced the test from Zephyr, Kizaru, and others.

However, Storm was very confident in the strength of that fat tiger.

After all, he had personally tested Yixiao's strength level!

He is definitely a strongman who is on par with the Navy Admirals and Pirate Emperors.

So now the three admirals of the new navy are all here!

"By the way, Professor Zephyr."

Storm brought up another topic.

"I previously looted—I mean, took away quite a few naval warships from Punk Hazard Island—I've preserved them in good condition, and they can be reassigned to the new navy later."

You just used the word "rob", right?

Zefa glanced at Storm with a strange expression and said in a deep voice.

"Stromb, I know your style of doing things is influenced by 'pirates'—but now..."

You are a candidate for Fleet Admiral in the new Navy; you should no longer engage in activities like "plundering."

"I'm sorry, Professor Zephyr, I think there's a slight difference in our understanding of 'plundering'."

Storm shook his head and said bluntly.

"Those previous naval warships were just 'trophies,' and I will not give up on targeting the old navy in the future."

"The stronger the old navy becomes, the stronger the new navy becomes."

Storm felt he had already exercised considerable restraint.

At least he only seized the island and the warship, but he didn't kill anyone.

It's important to understand that the relationship between the new navy and the Japanese navy was purely "hostile."

Moreover, this "hostility" is not due to any material or interest-based conflict, but rather to ideological conflict.

The old navy resolutely upheld so-called "absolute justice" in order to protect the interests of the World Government.

And the justice of the new navy...

The Justice of the New Navy—

Thinking of this, Storm's expression suddenly became a bit strange.

"Zeff-sensei, Admiral Aokiji, and Kizaru."

Storm looked at the new naval leaders in front of him and asked with a solemn expression.

"What kind of 'justice' does the new navy claim?"

Well known.

This navy is backed by justice!

In general terms, the Navy upholds "absolute justice".

This is also the "justice" that every admiral of the navy must uphold.

However, when it comes to individuals, each navy officer's sense of justice is different.

Every admiral has a different concept of "justice".

There is justice that reigns supreme, justice that doesn't kill, justice that is thorough, justice that is lazy, justice that is ambiguous, justice that is benevolent, and justice that fights to the death.

As for the vice admirals' "justice," there's much more to it than that.

I won't go into detail about them here.

all in all.

Justice in the Navy is incredibly diverse and varied, as numerous as Devil Fruits.

The expressions of the other three changed somewhat in response to Storm's question.

"You don't even know this?"

Kizaru stroked his chin, looking at Storm and Zephyr with utter bewilderment.

"Aren't you the creator of the new Navy? And what about Professor Zephyr? Oh~"

"So even Zephyr-sensei didn't know~"

Zefa's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

He hadn't discussed this issue with Storm before.

But what exactly is justice for the new navy?

A slightly inexplicable thought flashed through Zefa's mind.

The old navy's justice was absolute justice...

Does the new navy's justice have to be "relative justice"?

That sounds incredibly unreliable!

I think!

Aokiji said quite seriously.

"Burning Justice is a perfect fit for our new navy!"

Aokiji was once a practitioner of "burning justice".

Until he encountered the Buster Call incident in Ohara, his original sense of justice was shattered by Akainu.

Aokiji then transformed into "lazy justice".

However, it has now left the old navy and joined the new navy...

Aokiji felt it was time for him to rekindle his former "burning sense of justice"!

Thinking of this, Aokiji suddenly felt a surge of energy!

"no."

Storm shook his head, directly rejecting Aokiji's suggestion.

"Not everyone can 'burn'; there are always some 'non-flammable things' on the sea."

For example, Kizaru standing to the side, you can tell at a glance that this guy won't catch fire.

The idea had just crossed Storm's mind.

Kizaru smiled and asked, "Then what about 'ambiguous justice'?"

"No!"

This time, it wasn't Storm who spoke, but Zephyr, who glared at Kizaru with exasperation.

"Borsalino, do you think everyone is as lazy as you?!"

"What?!"

Kizaru stared wide-eyed in disbelief, then pointed aggrievedly at Aokiji beside him.

"Teacher Zephyr, I'm not lazy, Kuzan is."

"Ara la—."

Aokiji shrank his neck and said helplessly.

Why drag me into this?

It looks like the discussion is about to go off-topic.

Storm forcefully steered the conversation back on track.

"Professor Zephyr, what are your thoughts?"

My thoughts —

Zefa extended his healthy right hand and opened and closed his five fingers a few times.

"I am a practitioner of 'justice without killing'—"

"Teacher Zefa, I once heard an old saying: 'In times of chaos, harsh measures are necessary.'"

Storm shook his head; though he didn't say it explicitly, he still denied Zephyr's sense of justice.

"I believe your sense of justice is not suited to this increasingly chaotic sea..."

"But I think you and Yixiao must have a lot in common."

Yixiao believes in "benevolence and justice".

This kind of justice differs somewhat from Zephyr's ideals, but it is also quite similar.

Before Zefa could speak, Storm's gaze turned to the other three.

What are your thoughts?

Nami, Ain, and Binz all looked puzzled and said in unison.

"Us?" X3

"Of course it's you guys."

Storm nodded and said calmly.

"You are now members of the new Navy, so you are certainly qualified to discuss 'justice'."

Within the Japanese Navy, those qualified to promote their own "motto of justice" were basically all powerful figures in their respective regions.

At the very least, he would be a Vice Admiral of the Navy Headquarters.

of course.

This does not mean that lower-ranking marines cannot possess their own "sense of justice."

However, compared to these big shots, the justice of the lower-ranking marines is often overlooked.

Now, facing Storm's question.

After a moment of hesitation, Ian and Binz revealed their respective thoughts.

We're all in the navy, how could we not have our own understanding of "justice"?

It's just that Ain and Binz never had the chance to say their respective "mottos of justice" before.

If it were me—

Ain brushed a strand of her sea-blue hair behind her ear and said softly.

"I believe in 'eternal justice'."

Ok?

Storm raised an eyebrow.

This marine looks very weak, but this "justice" sounds even more radical than Akainu's.

"As for me..."

Binz touched the back of his head and grinned.

"It should be 'thriving justice'!"

Storm nodded, but didn't say anything more, only turning his gaze to Nami, who had remained silent.

"Nami, what about you?"

"Captain, I think you might have asked the wrong person—"

Nami stuck out her tongue and said helplessly.

"How could someone like me possibly believe in 'justice'!"

Nami's adoptive mother, Bellemere, is a very responsible navy woman.

Sadly, Bellemere was brutally murdered by Aaron.

From a very young age, Nami understood a principle.

On this vast ocean, "justice" is unreliable.

At least Nami has never encountered any reliable Marines!

Well, the captain isn't considered part of the navy!

"It's okay."

Storm shook his head and said calmly.

"Just tell me what you think."

"Oh, that—"

Nami tilted her head and said casually.

"The justice of money?"

"Cough cough!!"

Zefa coughed heavily twice.

Justice in the form of money?

He had never heard such a materialistic motto of justice before!

This marine recommended by Storm will definitely need to undergo the trials of justice!

At this moment, Storm's lips twitched a few times.

"The Justice of Money"

How so?

You can tell just by listening to it that it's a righteous motto that Nami would say!

Tesoro would definitely like this kind of justice—...

Storm gave Nami a disapproving look, but didn't say anything, instead turning to look at Zephyr.

"I suppose Professor Zephyr has already heard it—"

Storm raised his right hand and pointed from Aokiji all the way to Nami.

"Everyone has their own sense of justice."

I once heard a saying: "The opposite of justice is not evil, but other forms of justice."

Putting aside other things.

Akainu's "complete justice" and Aokiji's "lazy justice".

These two concepts of justice sound fundamentally contradictory!

There are many other cases like this.

Zefa stared at Storm and spoke in a deep voice.

"Storm, what are you trying to say?"

"Professor Zephyr, what I wanted to say was—"

"Stromb said solemnly."

"The new navy doesn't need to follow any special 'justice,' the new navy only needs to believe in justice!"

"My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror, and all my deeds are righteous."