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Chapter 692: Kuzan Falling Behind
Currently, the attitude of the entire West Blue towards the World Government and the Marines is not as close as it used to be.
If they don't want to completely lose the West Blue, they must make the West Blue return to the Marines' rule.
Once the West Blue no longer needs the Marines and the World Government, the Member Nations of the West Blue will naturally break away from the World Government's sequence.
Undoubtedly, the World Government's attention on the West Blue is currently higher than on the other three Sea Areas.
Due to the smaller number of Pirates and newly added Pirates, Borsalino, who is stationed in the West Blue, has a much easier mission.
This is the life he has always dreamed of.
His leisurely little days are going very smoothly.
He occasionally clears out minor Pirates and arranges Generals to pursue Pirates.
The most important mission is the expansion of the Marines' sphere of influence in the West Blue, covering a wider Area.
At the same time, they must stabilize the Trade Route, allowing more Factions and Member Nations to join this community of interest.
Even if he encounters any problems, he can always ask for advice from Kyle, who is stationed in the East Blue.
To some extent, the Guilds' development has curbed the arrogance of the West Blue's Underworld Forces, especially the Gangs.
It prevents them from openly oppressing ordinary citizens and engaging in street brawls.
Problems that can be solved with money are much easier than imagined.
Perhaps a bounty mission issued by a small village pooling its resources can result in the death of a Pirate with a bounty of several million or even tens of millions of Beli.
The strength of the West Blue's civilian world is continuously growing, and the overall environment is becoming more harmonious.
Even when Guilds compete with each other, it mostly doesn't involve ordinary citizens.
They find an open space, a Deserted Island, or even directly on the Great Sea.
Powerful Guilds have already ruled a Sea Area, and other Guilds have been eliminated or expelled.
All missions within this Sea Area are subject to their consolidation.
The birth of the Guild Era, from the end of the Rocks Era until now, has been approximately fifteen years.
Starting with the Hunter Guild, they have developed vigorously.
They are already a strength that cannot be ignored.
The Marines can only develop, compete with them, and coexist.
The North Blue Navy's lightning-fast operation injected a shot of adrenaline into the entire Marines.
After all, the Marines had been in a state of calm for quite some time.
Although they were conducting world conscription, they hadn't made significant achievements in maintaining order.
Despite capturing Pirates during the recruitment period, the effect was not obvious, and it couldn't even keep up with the speed at which Pirates were increasing.
In this Great Pirate Era, they couldn't stir up much trouble at all.
For those Member Nations and ordinary citizens, this undoubtedly led to greater disappointment in the World Government and the Marines.
They don't have that much time to wait.
Such a large operation, killing nearly ten thousand Pirates, such significant results, was the first of its kind around the time the Great Pirate Era began.
Although the number was somewhat exaggerated, it was enough to be widely celebrated.
And at Marine Headquarters, starting with Sakazuki, the already powerful Hawk Faction completely rose.
Since the Rocks Era, the Hawk Faction has held a dominant position within the Marines.
Steel Bone Kong, and the current Admiral Sengoku, both have a Hawk Faction style.
Currently, Sengoku has not completely leaned towards the Dove Faction, so although the Dove Faction has many important members, it has not truly developed yet.
It has not grown strong enough to hold a dominant position in the future.
Although he has not yet become an Admiral, Sakazuki is the undisputed leader of the Hawk Faction.
The already strong Hawk Faction will be an important aid for Sakazuki.
The previous Marine Admiral, Davis "The Day Tiger", who has already retired, also left Sakazuki with important political assets.
Furthermore, Sakazuki himself originated from the North Blue.
The North Blue Navy innately has a sense of recognition towards Sakazuki.
Now, he also has Shirek's support.
Shirek also has extraordinary influence at Marine Headquarters.
Two bloody battles have given him many like-minded companions.
As long as Shirek speaks, they will also support Sakazuki.
Moreover, there is the strength that Shirek already controls.
Marine Headquarters has made a large investment of combatant strength in the Four Seas.
However, for the First Half of the Grand Line, where their ruling power is strongest, they have been somewhat lenient.
They only protect important areas.
With the minimum price, they allow, or even expel, these Pirates to the New World.
This makes the New World more chaotic, forcing the Pirates to kill each other, and shifting the focus to the Four Seas, where the number of Pirates is growing most rapidly.
The North Blue Navy's operation was a good start.
This also significantly increased Sakazuki's prestige within the Marines.
Kyle, located in the East Blue, also performed excellently.
While conducting world conscription, he efficiently cleared out Pirates.
Kyle himself had a good foundation in the East Blue, which was not interrupted by the outbreak of the bloody battle.
Managing it again was effortless.
Coupled with his excellent conduct and noble origin, Kyle has considerable prestige among the civilian world and even in various Member Nations of the East Blue.
Although there wasn't a major operation like the North Blue Navy's, his approach was steady.
Sakazuki has Shirek assisting him.
And the overall situation in the East Blue is slightly better than in the North Blue.
Although due to years of fighting, Garp has spent less time returning to his hometown.
Whenever he does return, those more arrogant Pirates who pose a significant harm are targeted and captured by him.
This has saved Kyle a lot of trouble.
With fewer Great Pirates, they naturally cannot cause too much commotion.
In the West Blue's already easier environment, Borsalino's performance, while not outstanding, is also very efficient.
This is because the resistance encountered is very small.
Coupled with the World Government's key attention, they specifically arranged Government Officials and Member Nations to mediate, and some more troublesome matters were handled by the Government bearing the stress, giving him a green light all the way.
And Borsalino's own ability is also very excellent, it's just that he usually doesn't show it, concealed by his slouchy demeanor.
After all, Borsalino is educated and received a good education since childhood.
In comparison, Kuzan, located in the South Blue, is having a somewhat difficult time.
Whether it's recruitment or the clearing out of Pirates, he cannot compare to the other Sea Areas.
His efficiency is not considered high.
Actually, his performance is already quite good; in the eyes of Marine Headquarters, it is qualified, at least within Marine Headquarters' expectations.
However, everything is feared by comparison.
Although the parties involved are not clearly aware, Marine Headquarters pays attention to the news from each Sea Area and can clearly see the gap in the Marines' development in each Sea Area.
Unlike Borsalino, who comes from a middle-class family, and Kyle, who is of Noble origin, Sakazuki also comes from the lower class, but he is very effortful, willing to learn, and absorb nutrients.
Furthermore, he has Shirek assisting him in secret.
However, for the Generals at Headquarters and the members within the Marines, they will only see it as a matter of ability based on the facts.
Kuzan's ability and methods cannot compare to the other Young Monsters.
Perhaps it is because he is young, or perhaps he needs time to grow, but currently, Kuzan is indeed not as good as the others.
To some extent, it will give people an established impression that his innate priority is lower than the others.
After all, a Fleet Admiral needs more than just strength; more importantly, they need to be stationed at the Base Camp.
If not for the identity issue, Kyle's priority would clearly be higher than Sakazuki and the others.
His excellent ability and methods, coupled with his prestige within the Marines, undoubtedly prove that he is the best candidate for Fleet Admiral.
As a Neutral Faction member, his approachable demeanor has earned him the recognition of the Dove Faction, and he is ruthless towards enemies, so he is not excluded by the Hawk Faction.
Besides the higher-ups, the lower-level Marine Soldiers also greatly respect Kyle.
If he were to rise to power, it would absolutely be a popular choice.
First impressions can decide many things.
Starting from the same point, Kuzan has clearly fallen into a disadvantage.
For competing for the position of Fleet Admiral, this point is fatal.
If the Great Sea had not changed, the Three Admirals, as top tier combatants, would not have shown political ability.
Even if they did, they would be six of one, half a dozen of the other.
Therefore, in the end, a great battle would occur, where strength would decide the final Fleet Admiral position.
In the current situation, this is clearly difficult to happen.
Sakazuki knows very clearly how much help Shirek has brought him.
(end of chapter)
Currently, the attitude of the entire West Blue towards the World Government and the Marines is not as close as it used to be.
If they don't want to completely lose the West Blue, they must make the West Blue return to the Marines' rule.
Once the West Blue no longer needs the Marines and the World Government, the Member Nations of the West Blue will naturally break away from the World Government's sequence.
Undoubtedly, the World Government's attention on the West Blue is currently higher than on the other three Sea Areas.
Due to the smaller number of Pirates and newly added Pirates, Borsalino, who is stationed in the West Blue, has a much easier mission.
This is the life he has always dreamed of.
His leisurely little days are going very smoothly.
He occasionally clears out minor Pirates and arranges Generals to pursue Pirates.
The most important mission is the expansion of the Marines' sphere of influence in the West Blue, covering a wider Area.
At the same time, they must stabilize the Trade Route, allowing more Factions and Member Nations to join this community of interest.
Even if he encounters any problems, he can always ask for advice from Kyle, who is stationed in the East Blue.
To some extent, the Guilds' development has curbed the arrogance of the West Blue's Underworld Forces, especially the Gangs.
It prevents them from openly oppressing ordinary citizens and engaging in street brawls.
Problems that can be solved with money are much easier than imagined.
Perhaps a bounty mission issued by a small village pooling its resources can result in the death of a Pirate with a bounty of several million or even tens of millions of Beli.
The strength of the West Blue's civilian world is continuously growing, and the overall environment is becoming more harmonious.
Even when Guilds compete with each other, it mostly doesn't involve ordinary citizens.
They find an open space, a Deserted Island, or even directly on the Great Sea.
Powerful Guilds have already ruled a Sea Area, and other Guilds have been eliminated or expelled.
All missions within this Sea Area are subject to their consolidation.
The birth of the Guild Era, from the end of the Rocks Era until now, has been approximately fifteen years.
Starting with the Hunter Guild, they have developed vigorously.
They are already a strength that cannot be ignored.
The Marines can only develop, compete with them, and coexist.
The North Blue Navy's lightning-fast operation injected a shot of adrenaline into the entire Marines.
After all, the Marines had been in a state of calm for quite some time.
Although they were conducting world conscription, they hadn't made significant achievements in maintaining order.
Despite capturing Pirates during the recruitment period, the effect was not obvious, and it couldn't even keep up with the speed at which Pirates were increasing.
In this Great Pirate Era, they couldn't stir up much trouble at all.
For those Member Nations and ordinary citizens, this undoubtedly led to greater disappointment in the World Government and the Marines.
They don't have that much time to wait.
Such a large operation, killing nearly ten thousand Pirates, such significant results, was the first of its kind around the time the Great Pirate Era began.
Although the number was somewhat exaggerated, it was enough to be widely celebrated.
And at Marine Headquarters, starting with Sakazuki, the already powerful Hawk Faction completely rose.
Since the Rocks Era, the Hawk Faction has held a dominant position within the Marines.
Steel Bone Kong, and the current Admiral Sengoku, both have a Hawk Faction style.
Currently, Sengoku has not completely leaned towards the Dove Faction, so although the Dove Faction has many important members, it has not truly developed yet.
It has not grown strong enough to hold a dominant position in the future.
Although he has not yet become an Admiral, Sakazuki is the undisputed leader of the Hawk Faction.
The already strong Hawk Faction will be an important aid for Sakazuki.
The previous Marine Admiral, Davis "The Day Tiger", who has already retired, also left Sakazuki with important political assets.
Furthermore, Sakazuki himself originated from the North Blue.
The North Blue Navy innately has a sense of recognition towards Sakazuki.
Now, he also has Shirek's support.
Shirek also has extraordinary influence at Marine Headquarters.
Two bloody battles have given him many like-minded companions.
As long as Shirek speaks, they will also support Sakazuki.
Moreover, there is the strength that Shirek already controls.
Marine Headquarters has made a large investment of combatant strength in the Four Seas.
However, for the First Half of the Grand Line, where their ruling power is strongest, they have been somewhat lenient.
They only protect important areas.
With the minimum price, they allow, or even expel, these Pirates to the New World.
This makes the New World more chaotic, forcing the Pirates to kill each other, and shifting the focus to the Four Seas, where the number of Pirates is growing most rapidly.
The North Blue Navy's operation was a good start.
This also significantly increased Sakazuki's prestige within the Marines.
Kyle, located in the East Blue, also performed excellently.
While conducting world conscription, he efficiently cleared out Pirates.
Kyle himself had a good foundation in the East Blue, which was not interrupted by the outbreak of the bloody battle.
Managing it again was effortless.
Coupled with his excellent conduct and noble origin, Kyle has considerable prestige among the civilian world and even in various Member Nations of the East Blue.
Although there wasn't a major operation like the North Blue Navy's, his approach was steady.
Sakazuki has Shirek assisting him.
And the overall situation in the East Blue is slightly better than in the North Blue.
Although due to years of fighting, Garp has spent less time returning to his hometown.
Whenever he does return, those more arrogant Pirates who pose a significant harm are targeted and captured by him.
This has saved Kyle a lot of trouble.
With fewer Great Pirates, they naturally cannot cause too much commotion.
In the West Blue's already easier environment, Borsalino's performance, while not outstanding, is also very efficient.
This is because the resistance encountered is very small.
Coupled with the World Government's key attention, they specifically arranged Government Officials and Member Nations to mediate, and some more troublesome matters were handled by the Government bearing the stress, giving him a green light all the way.
And Borsalino's own ability is also very excellent, it's just that he usually doesn't show it, concealed by his slouchy demeanor.
After all, Borsalino is educated and received a good education since childhood.
In comparison, Kuzan, located in the South Blue, is having a somewhat difficult time.
Whether it's recruitment or the clearing out of Pirates, he cannot compare to the other Sea Areas.
His efficiency is not considered high.
Actually, his performance is already quite good; in the eyes of Marine Headquarters, it is qualified, at least within Marine Headquarters' expectations.
However, everything is feared by comparison.
Although the parties involved are not clearly aware, Marine Headquarters pays attention to the news from each Sea Area and can clearly see the gap in the Marines' development in each Sea Area.
Unlike Borsalino, who comes from a middle-class family, and Kyle, who is of Noble origin, Sakazuki also comes from the lower class, but he is very effortful, willing to learn, and absorb nutrients.
Furthermore, he has Shirek assisting him in secret.
However, for the Generals at Headquarters and the members within the Marines, they will only see it as a matter of ability based on the facts.
Kuzan's ability and methods cannot compare to the other Young Monsters.
Perhaps it is because he is young, or perhaps he needs time to grow, but currently, Kuzan is indeed not as good as the others.
To some extent, it will give people an established impression that his innate priority is lower than the others.
After all, a Fleet Admiral needs more than just strength; more importantly, they need to be stationed at the Base Camp.
If not for the identity issue, Kyle's priority would clearly be higher than Sakazuki and the others.
His excellent ability and methods, coupled with his prestige within the Marines, undoubtedly prove that he is the best candidate for Fleet Admiral.
As a Neutral Faction member, his approachable demeanor has earned him the recognition of the Dove Faction, and he is ruthless towards enemies, so he is not excluded by the Hawk Faction.
Besides the higher-ups, the lower-level Marine Soldiers also greatly respect Kyle.
If he were to rise to power, it would absolutely be a popular choice.
First impressions can decide many things.
Starting from the same point, Kuzan has clearly fallen into a disadvantage.
For competing for the position of Fleet Admiral, this point is fatal.
If the Great Sea had not changed, the Three Admirals, as top tier combatants, would not have shown political ability.
Even if they did, they would be six of one, half a dozen of the other.
Therefore, in the end, a great battle would occur, where strength would decide the final Fleet Admiral position.
In the current situation, this is clearly difficult to happen.
Sakazuki knows very clearly how much help Shirek has brought him.
(end of chapter)
