Chapter 495

Subsequently, Sengoku fixed his gaze on Sakazuki.

"Sakazuki, your strength is beyond doubt; I am very clear about this. However, you also understand that to become Marine Fleet Admiral, strength is not the key factor."

Sakazuki's expression was calm, even a bit wanting to laugh.

"Sengoku, speak your mind! Don't talk about those things. I just want to know, who is the candidate for the next Marine Fleet Admiral?"

Sengoku frowned, slightly dissatisfied with Sakazuki's attitude. He hadn't even left yet! The tea was already cold? But considering Sakazuki's mood, he didn't say anything.

"The specific candidate hasn't been decided yet, but considering Kuzan's prestige and support in the Marines, I have recommended Kuzan to the World Government to succeed as Marine Fleet Admiral. Do you have any questions?"

Akainu snorted coldly: "Questions? Do you think I'm not as good as him?"

Hearing this, Kuzan's gaze also became serious, looking straight at Sakazuki.

"Sorry, Sakazuki, it's not that you are not as good as Kuzan, but that he is more suitable for the Marines. To be honest, if Karl's seniority wasn't enough, I would have bypassed you both without hesitation and recommended Karl to the World Government to become the next Marine Fleet Admiral, not for anything else."

"Only because he is more suitable to become the commander of the Marines."

One sentence summary: those who win the hearts of the people win the world.

Kuzan's evaluation within the Marines was much better than Sakazuki's. You must know that the hawk generals led by Sakazuki even killed their own people for some very ridiculous reasons, but their mouths were full of justice.

Such a philosophy is destined not to get the support of most people. This is also why the vast majority of Marine high-level officials are doves, not hawks.

Or rather, Sakazuki's appearance was an accident.

In Sengoku's vision, the Marines only need a commander like Sakazuki in one situation: when the Marines become the weaker side, they will need an iron-blooded and radical leader like Sakazuki to lead the Marines out of the downturn.

But since the establishment of the Marines... this situation has never appeared.

The current Marines only need stability. Being aggressive might lead the Marines astray.

Swish~

Sakazuki stood up from his seat and looked at Sengoku coldly: "You are wrong, Sengoku. The current Marines need me more, not Kuzan. Only I can lead the Marines to eliminate all pirates!"

Kuzan also stood up, his whole body exuding cold chill: "Sakazuki, what do you mean?"

"Nothing, the current Marines need toughness, and I can make the Marines tough. You, you can't!"

"No, you are wrong. Toughness is not everything about the Marines! What the Marines need more is human touch!!!"

The atmosphere suddenly became tense. Even Sengoku was a bit helpless. A dispute over philosophy could not be moved by his few words. Helplessly, he had to call Karl. Just as he got through...

"Kuzan, I want to challenge you. Whoever wins will be the next Marine Fleet Admiral!" ===== CHAPTER 497 =====