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Rosen was a man who could change the Marine, and even the world.
The reason why Borsalino made such an evaluation was not only because Rosen was the only person besides himself who cared about his teacher Zephyr, but also because of what he saw and heard after he came to the North Blue.
He clearly remembered that the last time he came to the North Blue, the 1st Branch was no different from other Marine branches in the four seas.
At most, there are a few hundred more people than in an ordinary Marine base.
That's all.
But now.
Although Borsalino had not been in the North Blue for long, he had already witnessed the changes in the sea and the Marine.
Not to mention the distant ones.
Just in the 1st Branch Marine Base, there is a science class, a criminal investigation bureau, a general staff, and a special force called "Bullet".
Like the headquarters' sharp blade force, it is a Marine guerrilla force that can move freely.
This is not a Marine branch at all, it's the configuration of the Marine headquarters.
Seeing all this, Borsalino seemed to see a brand new Marine headquarters rising high in the North Blue like the rising sun.
While other Marine officers are still working hard to become admirals.
Rosen refused the exceptional appointment to become a Marine admiral upon graduation.
While other admirals are still working hard to become Marine Fleet Admirals.
Rosen has been regarded by the Sengoku as the designated Fleet Admiral to be trained.
While other generals were still trying to figure out how to outdo their competitors for the position of Fleet Admiral.
Rosen traveled to the North Blue and chose to build his own Marine headquarters.
All of this is the conclusion Borsalino came to based on what he saw, heard and experienced.
North Blue.
And the Marine of the North Blue has been changed because of Rosen.
Next comes the Four Seas, the paradise of the Grand Line, and even the New World in the second half.
Even though justice is ambiguous to him, at this moment he is determined to see changes in the world and the Marine.
Borsalino, who had witnessed the changes in the North Blue and the 1st Branch, understood that this day would not be far away.
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Time flies like a white horse passing by.
In a blink of an eye, a week has passed since CP0 came to North Blue to thoroughly investigate Rosen.
After learning that Buckingham was involved in the murder of Zephyr's family, Borsalino did not stay in the North Blue for long.
After staying in the North Blue Branch 1 for only seven days, he left North Blue.
He didn't even go to "investigate" Donquixote Doflamingo, but chose to return to the Marine Headquarters directly.
at the same time.
An investigation report was sent to Mary Geoise, the hall of power where the Five Elders, the supreme rulers of the World Government, reside.
"What do you think of the findings Borsalino sent me?"
Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro put down the investigation report submitted by Borsalino.
He had read the above content more than once.
It is exactly the same as the investigation results submitted by Rosen.
"Has ambiguous justice begun to become decisive?"
"Borsalino, what did he see in the North Blue?"
"Even when facing Sakazuki, he never took such a clear stand as he does now."
Shepherd Ju Peter revealed a hint of surprise in his words.
"It seems like we're going to lose this game against the Marines."
"But I didn't lose to Sengoku, I just lost to Rosen."
"Borsalino's strength, among all the admirals of the past, would rank him in the top five. He was able to shake the will of such a top admiral and was willing to change the justice he upholds."
"He is not simple!"
When Marcus Mars talked about Rosen, his voice was a little more serious.
As the overlord standing at the pinnacle of the ocean, he has seen too much.
Only those overlords who can influence those around them, or even their enemies, can be taken seriously.
"Donquixote Doflamingo, wearing a collar, faced the Stussy men who came to incite him to rebellion, but he actually chose to kill them out of fear of Rosen."
"The ambiguous General Borsalino went to the North Blue and returned with a clear-cut stance."
"And that slave named Gild Tesoro has actually turned things around. After joining Rosen, he's become the money bag for the First Branch, providing a steady stream of military funds."
"This man, he is in the Marine Corps, he is in the North Blue, everything is already established."
"It's not unfair that we lost this time."
Jaygarcia Saturn nodded slightly.
"Let's stop here with the matter of Heavenly Tribute."
Topman Warcury glanced at the people around him and then said something shocking.
"Um!"
After hearing this, the other Five Elders nodded in agreement.
It's not that they can take it and let it go, nor is it that they are really that generous.
As Celestial Dragons, who among them is magnanimous?
The reason for this reaction is that it is completely unavoidable.
Unless, they decide to erase Rosen.
But is this possible?
Among the admirals of the Marine, which one is completely fine?
Kuzan, let go of Nico Robin, the only person who can decipher the true text of history.
Sakazuki pursues complete justice and has accidentally killed, no, deliberately killed many people, including officials of the World Government and dignitaries from various countries in the world.
The same goes for Borsalino. Sometimes he seems to be the one with the best relationship with the World Government among the three admirals, but sometimes he is the one who is only superficially on good terms with the World Government. Otherwise, he would not openly perform the Nika Dance.
As for Garp, there is even less to say.
He adopted Gol D. Roger's son and protected him. After his own son Monkey D. Dragon defected from the Marine, he formed the Revolutionary Army to fight against the World Government.
The Five Elders saw all of this and knew it all.
But the choices they made in the end were to pick it up high and put it down gently.
As long as there is no definite evidence, as long as they do not blatantly trample on the bottom line of the World Government, as long as they are still the Marine, with admirals and Fleet Admirals who are powerful enough to stand at the top of the ocean, especially those who are still at the peak of their combat power, the Five Elders will all turn a blind eye to the situation.
otherwise.
Kizaru, Akainu, Aokiji, Sengoku, Iron Fist and Black Arm.
These people can be admirals, Fleet Admirals, heroes of the Marine, or the Four Emperors among pirates.
Same.
This principle also applies to Rosen.
Since Rosen has lost a piece on the chessboard, unless the Five Elders are determined to eliminate the other party at all costs, they can only choose to put an end to the matter of Heavenly Gold.
Just like it put an end to Kuzan letting Nico Robin go; it put an end to Sakazuki pursuing complete justice and killing even the officials of the World Government; it put an end to Borsalino openly performing the Nika Dance.
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As the Heavenly Gold incident came to an end, Rosen, who was promoted and given a raise to become the Governor-General of the Four Seas and in charge of all branches of the Four Seas, also began to take drastic measures. He was no longer satisfied with suppressing the pirates of the North Blue, but began to extend his hands to the East Blue, West Blue, and South Blue.
This day.
He summoned all the senior leaders of Branch 1 to the meeting room.
There was still half an hour before the meeting started, but the automatic door of the conference room kept opening.
Figures walked in one after another from outside the door, and then took their seats one by one.
The 1st branch, the secret special force "Bullet".
Captain: Douglas Bullet.
Branch 1, Special Science Class.
Squad Leader: Vinsmoke Judge.
Branch 1, Criminal Investigation Bureau.
Director: Doll.
Branch 1, Marine Finance Department.
Minister: Gild Tesoro.
as well as.
Branch Captain, T Bone.
The time for the meeting has not yet arrived, but no matter it is the devil's descendant who looks down on the world, or the richest man in the North Blue, Gild Tesoro, or the former king of Germa 66.
If any one of these were taken out individually and placed in the Grand Line, they would either be at the top or dominate one side. But at this moment, without exception, they all arrived at the conference room early.
There was no noise, no lateness, just everyone sitting in their seats and waiting quietly.
Things like the gathering of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and Donquixote Doflamingo stepping on the table during a meeting did not happen at all.
Of course.
Donquixote Doflamingo, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, also came to the 1st Branch, but he was not qualified to enter the conference room and attend the meeting.
At this time, Heavenly Yaksha could only stand at the door of the conference room, like a watchdog, guarding the entrance of the conference room.