Chapter 290

Otherwise, why would they still be staying on this little broken ball?

Imu must still have a mission, or perhaps they have some attachment to the world. Otherwise, if it were Karl, he would have already rushed out of this little broken ball to open up an interstellar battlefield.

Therefore, Imu’s strength would definitely not exceed the scope of a biological entity. Very strong, but not strong enough to make one feel despair.

Moreover, from the memories of Karl’s past life, Imu’s methods were just that—destroying an island in one blow. Hmm, very impressive, but so what?

As long as Imu remains within the scope of a biological entity, Karl has nothing to fear.

"This guy Karl has completely slipped out of our control, but we must not let the Navy slip out of our control as well. I propose waking up Lord Imu ahead of schedule."

"Agreed!"

"Seconded!"

Mary Geoise.

A tall, dark shadow slowly sat on the throne, red pupils staring indifferently at the Five Elders prostrate on the ground.

"I require a reason."

The curly-haired elder said in a deep voice: "Lord Imu, we are very sorry to disturb your slumber, but we truly have no other choice."

Imu gave a light "Oh," rested their chin on their hand, and appeared interested.

"Has another troublesome fellow appeared?"

"No, it’s not a pirate. It’s the Navy. There is a guy named Karl in the new generation of the Navy. He is currently a Vice Admiral and also a Hero of the Navy, but his strength has long since exceeded that of an ordinary Navy officer."

"That’s right, Lord Imu. His existence has caused the Navy’s reputation to soar to unprecedented heights. Now, under his instigation, the Navy has begun to show a trend of splitting from the World Government. This guy is not that simple!"

Imu was silent for a long time, then slowly said: "The Navy... without the World Government’s funding, so what if they split? Sooner or later, they will come begging to you. Is it really worth waking me up?"

"But that is exactly where the problem lies. He is a user of the Holy Light Fruit. His ability products, the Holy Light Shells and Holy Healing Shells, are very popular and form an industrial chain worth nearly a trillion. This means that even without the World Government’s funding, the money he earns is enough to support the Navy, and this is the greatest confidence the Navy has to break away from the World Government."

Hearing this, Imu immediately stopped talking and closed their eyes, seemingly thinking about something.

Seeing that Lord Imu was silent, the Five Elders below could only stare blankly, kneeling on the ground waiting for Imu’s instructions.

"Karl, that is interesting. I want to see him. Bring him to see me."

"Yes..."

The next day.

*Bang~*

"Karl, hurry up and go to Mary Geoise."

"Oh? I was there yesterday! Is something the matter?"

"It’s about the candidate for the next Fleet Admiral. They said they want you and Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan to go to Mary Geoise to hand the appointment letter to Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan."

"Eh~"

Karl frowned. This was getting tricky. The Five Elders were probably really going to play a big game...

The big boss of the One Piece world, Imu, was finally going to appear?

"What’s wrong, Karl? Is there a problem?"

Karl let out a long breath and shook his head: "No problem. Fleet Admiral Sengoku, where is Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan?"

"He is waiting for you at the port."

"Alright, then I’m off."

Crescent Moon Bay Port.

"You finally came!" Although Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan tried his best to look cool, the smile at the corners of his mouth could not be suppressed, because he was about to become Fleet Admiral, and he could finally realize his grand ambitions.

"Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan, I advise you not to be happy too early. This trip to Mary Geoise is definitely not that simple."

Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan’s expression changed: "Why? Is the World Government playing some kind of trick?"

"That’s... sigh, anyway, don't be too optimistic. But it should be aimed at me. Forget it, let’s not talk about it anymore. Let’s go to Mary Geoise first."

Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan scratched his head and followed Karl onto the ship.

Half an hour later, the two stood on the land of Mary Geoise, one on the left and one on the right, looking ahead at the tallest building in Mary Geoise.

"Let’s go!"

After entering, they saw the Five Elders sitting around a round table in the center. The moment Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan and Karl entered, they fixed their eyes on the two.

"You’re here."

Karl grinned and unceremoniously found a seat. Although it wasn't Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan’s first time here, he couldn't be as generous as Karl, so he smiled and nodded to the Five Elders before sitting down.

"Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan, a few days ago, Sengoku resigned. When we asked who the candidate for the next Fleet Admiral was, he recommended you."

"At the time, we didn't give a direct answer, but after a few days of investigation and comprehensive consideration, we unanimously agree that you are the only choice for Fleet Admiral. Congratulations, Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan!"

The one speaking was the golden-haired middle-aged man. After he finished, the white-haired elder on the left picked up the Fleet Admiral appointment letter from the round table and handed it to Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan.

"Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan, from today on, you are the Fleet Admiral. I hope you will take the support of justice as your duty and strike down the evil pirates on the sea."

A flash of surprise appeared in Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan’s eyes, and his arm trembled slightly as he took the appointment letter.

"I will do it. Please believe in me!"

The white-haired elder nodded with a smile and said to Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan: "Fleet Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan, I hope you remember those words. Commander-in-Chief Kong is in the room next door; he has been waiting for you for a long time. After all, regarding the handover of the Fleet Admiral, as Commander-in-Chief, he must see you!"

Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan nodded seriously: "Hmm, I’ll go now."

After watching Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan leave, the smiles on the faces of the Five Elders gradually disappeared, and they looked at Karl with cold eyes: "Vice Admiral Karl, please come with us. A certain lord wants to see you."

Karl’s mouth curled upward slightly: "Oh? I’m included too?"

The bald elder frowned and said: "You had better show some respect, Vice Admiral Karl."

The smile on Karl’s face gradually disappeared, but he didn't say much, stretching out his hand to signal them to lead the way.

They walked through a long, dim corridor and arrived in front of a huge door.

"Lord Imu, Karl has been brought."

"You may leave."

"Yes!"

The Five Elders turned to look at Karl, slowly pulled open the huge door, and signaled for Karl to enter.

*Tap, tap, tap~*

The sound of leather shoes hitting the floor was crisp, echoing in the empty room, which was enough to show how large the room was.

Although the lighting wasn't very good, Karl could still see that the decor here was very luxurious, Move Move Like a medieval royal palace.

A thick red carpet was laid in the middle, feeling soft underfoot; it didn't look Move Move Like common material.

Afterward, Karl raised his head and looked toward the end of the red carpet—the throne at the highest point.

On the elevated throne sat a figure in a black robe, looking down on all living things Move Move Like a king, with an inexplicable sense of oppression.

Is this a show of force?

Karl chuckled, took a big step forward, and after a few steps, shouted loudly: "Are you Lord Imu? If you have something to say, just say it! My time is very precious."

"Hehehe~" Imu let out a meaningful laugh.

"It has been a long time since anyone spoke to me in that tone. You really have a lot of nerve!"

"Who do you think you are!!!"

As soon as the words fell, Karl instantly felt Imu’s Conqueror’s Haki. It was an aura that even Shanks would find hard to match, and even Karl felt some difficulty breathing.

Is this the kingly aura that rules the entire world? It really is terrifying!

Karl’s mouth curled upward slightly, and he unleashed his own Conqueror’s Haki without showing any weakness.

The entire room trembled slightly under Karl’s Conqueror’s Haki.