Marine Headquarters, inside the office of the Fleet Admiral.
Those in the office were all familiar faces, the atmosphere was harmonious, and most people were smiling.
Except for Jin-An.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku's voice echoed in the room, though his face was smiling, his tone carried an unquestionable authority.
"Your appointment has already been issued, there's no possibility of withdrawing it."
As he spoke, his eyes were firm, as if he had seen through Jin-An's inner struggles and resistance.
In his eyes, Jin-An was just like Garp, with a very lazy personality.
He couldn't do anything about Garp, but as for Jin-An, he could easily handle him.
He gently placed a document on the desk, his voice calm but with an undeniable decisiveness.
"Moreover, you will need to relinquish your position as the G-5 Branch Base Commander and take a position at headquarters. Your office is already prepared."
After he finished speaking, his eyes flickered slightly, observing Jin-An's reaction.
Jin-An stood in front of the desk, his eyes fixed on the document, a hint of helplessness flashed through his heart.
Although he was already accustomed to the cruelty of the battlefield and the decisiveness of decisions, facing this order that could not be refused, Jin-An still felt that he was being arranged in a very clear manner, as if his fate had been planned.
He took a deep breath, knowing that Sengoku and the others were doing it for his own good, but he really didn't want to become an Admiral right now...
"Let Kuzan take over your position as base commander, I trust his work."
Sengoku continued, his tone filled with undisguised trust.
Obviously, he had already made all the arrangements for Jin-An's transfer, even choosing his successor.
A complex emotion flashed through Jin-An's heart.
Kuzan was a trusted comrade, and he knew that Kuzan taking over as the G-5 Branch Base Commander was a good choice, but it also meant that he had to accept the Admiral's appointment and give up his original freedom and choices.
He sighed softly, raised his head, and his eyes met Sengoku's.
"Fleet Admiral, is it absolutely necessary for me to become an Admiral?"
He asked, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness and unwillingness.
Sengoku smiled slightly and nodded.
"Jin-An, your abilities and potential are undeniable. This position is what you deserve and what the Navy needs. You need to know that power comes with responsibility, and you are the future hope of the Navy."
Jin-An was silent for a moment, and finally accepted the fact.
He knew that he had no choice and could not escape.
He nodded lightly, secretly resolving in his heart that since he couldn't escape, he would go all out.
Although becoming an Admiral was unavoidable, he could only adapt to the situation.
"I understand, Fleet Admiral."
Jin-An's voice was calm and firm, with a hint of relief and determination.
Sengoku nodded with satisfaction, smiled, stood up, and reached out to pat Jin-An on the shoulder.
"Very good, Jin-An, I believe you will do well. The future of the Navy needs generals like you to pioneer."
His tone was filled with deep expectations and trust.
Jin-An felt Sengoku's encouragement, and the helplessness in his heart gradually turned into firmness.
He knew that from this moment on, he would bear greater responsibilities, and this responsibility would also lead him to higher peaks.
Of course, where this peak was located was still his own choice.
...
After the meeting, Jin-An followed a Navy soldier into his office.
The office door closed slowly behind him, and Jin-An stood alone in the spacious and bright room, the surroundings so quiet that he could only hear his own slightly heavy breathing.
The maps and battle plans hanging on the wall, the neatly arranged bookshelves, and the large desk all indicated the authority and status of the room's owner.
However, Jin-An felt as if he was in a dream, unable to believe that all of this was reality.
He gently walked to the desk, his fingers lightly gliding over the smooth surface, feeling the cold touch.
Although he had been in this world for many years and had experienced countless battles and tests, Jin-An had never thought that he would climb to the high position of Navy Admiral in such a short time.
At this moment, his mood was indescribably complex, with both a sense of accomplishment and a bit of unreal bewilderment.
Jin-An slowly sat down, leaning back in the large chair, his gaze slowly sweeping across the entire office.
This space, symbolizing power and responsibility, made him feel a sense of heaviness.
However, he immediately restrained the bewilderment in his heart, and his eyes became extremely firm.
He would not forget that bloody experience—the slaughter game at God Valley.
The tragic scenes of that event were still vivid in his mind.
Innocent lives were mercilessly reaped, blood stained the earth red, and those high above still enjoyed their privileges, coldly watching everything.
In those days, Jin-An witnessed the cruelty and ruthlessness of the World Government.
It was also at that moment that he secretly vowed to make this corrupt regime pay the price it deserved.
"The World Government has the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia, they should know the abilities of the fruits used as prizes."
"And I ate the Azure Dragon Fruit, which was a prize, so the Five Elders know my identity."
As for why the Five Elders didn't take action to kill him and reclaim the Devil Fruit, Jin-An believed that one reason was that they didn't care about the Devil Fruit, and the second was that his strength was already at a certain level when he revealed his abilities.
"This war, the Five Elders directly issued such an order to the Navy, those guys must still be worried about me living in this world."
"Saying it's a test is bullshit."
If he hadn't been constantly accumulating strength these years, this war would have been enough to put him in a deadly situation.
But this war also exposed some of his trump cards, and the Five Elders are probably still having a headache over the Mary Geoise attack.
But when they refocus their attention on him, Jin-An is still very curious about what choices the Five Elders will make.
"......"
Now, Jin-An had reached the place closest to this goal.
He knew that although the World Government was powerful, it was not unshakeable.
A fire of revenge burned in his heart, driving him forward.
Becoming an Admiral was not only a symbol of power, but also an important step for him to realize his revenge plan.
Jin-An stood up, walked to the window, and looked deeply into the distance.
He knew that every step from now on was crucial and could not tolerate the slightest negligence.
He would use the power in his hands to seek justice for those days when he was disgusted by the World Government.
No matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead, he would go forward without hesitation.
Outside the window, the sky gradually darkened, but Jin-An's heart became brighter.
In order to prevent his life from being threatened, he would definitely work hard to eliminate this threat.
He knew that he was getting closer and closer to his goal, and when that day really came, he would not hesitate to meet it head-on.
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