A Devil Fruit user... Was it really just a coincidence? Or was there more to it?
The flat-hatted, curly-haired Five Elder frowned, lost in thought as Sengoku finished speaking. After a long pause, he finally declared, "Regarding the appointment of Kai Mitarashi as the fourth Navy Admiral, the Five Elders approve. His title will be…"
He paused, letting the weight of his words hang in the air.
"White Dragon!!!"
At that, a rare smile broke through Sengoku's stoic expression.
As the leader of the Five Elders, the flat-hatted Elder's authority was absolute. If he made a decision, the others wouldn't dare object.
Having achieved his goal, Sengoku wasted no time lingering in the World Government's halls. He bowed respectfully. "Navy affairs are pressing. I'll take my leave."
"Mm, go on." The flat-hatted Elder nodded, saying no more.
Once Sengoku was gone, the bald, round-faced Five Elder couldn't hold back. "Boss, why did you approve a fourth Navy Admiral?"
It wasn't just him. Except for the white-robed Elder quietly polishing his katana, the other three all turned to the flat-hatted Elder, eyes questioning.
After all, it was these five who'd originally set the admiral roster at three. Adding a fourth now was almost an insult to their own legacy. For men who had ruled for eight centuries, nothing mattered more than power—and their pride.
The flat-hatted Elder considered for a moment, his expression grave. "My ability tells me that this Kai Mitarashi is far from ordinary. Rather than leaving him unchecked, it's better to keep him right under our noses. Also, notify our intelligence network—I want eyes on him at all times. Any movement, big or small, report directly to me."
The room fell silent. Even the white-robed Elder paused his sword-polishing, all of them knowing exactly how formidable the flat-hatted Elder's abilities were.
"Understood, boss. I'll keep a closer watch on him too," the blonde Elder nodded.
The rest of the Five Elders grew visibly serious.
And so, the seas erupted in chaos once more.
Kai Mitarashi.
Joined the Navy in Sea Circle Calendar 1510, instantly awarded the rank of Commodore. Dispatched to Sabaody Archipelago as branch commander, he wiped out every pirate on the islands within three days—earning a promotion to Rear Admiral. For five years, not a single pirate slipped through Sabaody to Fish-Man Island and the New World, and Kai rose to Vice Admiral.
Just when people thought the Navy's admiral roster was set, and this rising star's meteoric climb would finally slow down, he shocked the world again—
Kai Mitarashi had defeated Whitebeard, the man known as "the world's strongest"!!!
Then, the news broke: the World Government had approved a fourth Navy Headquarters Admiral. And the choice was obvious—the one making headlines everywhere, Vice Admiral Kai Mitarashi.
Even the pirates of the New World felt like the times were leaving them behind.
"The... fourth Navy Admiral!? Are you kidding me!?"
"And... he beat Whitebeard too!?"
"Whitebeard defeated! Kaido battling Whitebeard!! A fourth Navy Admiral!!! What's going on lately? Is the New World about to flip upside down?"
"This is insane! Maybe we should just quit being pirates…"
It wasn't just the New World's pirates—every major crew got wind of the news early.
Whitebeard Pirates
"A fourth Navy Admiral!? It's... that brat Kai?!"
Whitebeard was stunned at first, then his face twisted into an odd grin. "Annoying kid… So coming to fight me was all part of his plan. But what's that got to do with me, Whitebeard? Gurarararara… Boys, let's party!!"
Red-Haired Pirates
"This Navy kid actually became an Admiral? And it's World Government approved… Looks like the world's about to change for real." Shanks stared at the newspaper, a hint of awe in his voice.
Beasts Pirates
Kaido, eyes narrowed over the headlines, muttered, "To beat Whitebeard at his peak… just how strong is this Navy brat?"
Kaido could never know—Whitebeard's return to full power was all thanks to Kai.
Big Mom Pirates
"Admiral White Dragon, huh? The fourth Navy Headquarters Admiral—Kai Mitarashi. Looks like this Marine really did beat Whitebeard." Charlotte Linlin's massive frame loomed, her face dark. After a moment, she turned to Baron Tamago. "For now, avoid any direct conflict with the Navy."
Big Mom wasn't stupid. She knew Kai needed to make a statement in his new role. Anyone who could take down Whitebeard was no pushover—she wasn't about to risk crossing him.
"Yes, Mama," Baron Tamago replied quickly.
At Navy Headquarters, Kai was the first to hear the news.
Fleet Admiral's Office
Sengoku looked at Kai standing before him, satisfaction clear in his eyes. "Kai, from today forward, you are the Navy's fourth Admiral. Your title: White Dragon!!!"
The more Sengoku looked at him, the more he approved—even Garp, who had recommended Kai to join, seemed almost adorable in Sengoku's eyes now. Sengoku had already begun considering Kai as the sole candidate for the next Fleet Admiral.
"Kai, your inauguration ceremony will be held in three days," Sengoku continued.
"Understood," Kai nodded, eyes narrowing as he muttered to himself, "Finally made Admiral… Looks like it's time to start the next phase of the plan…"
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