Inside the Marshal's office.

Garp had already walked in, while Sengoku stood outside the door, leaning against the wall, gazing at the sky, silent.

Inside, Sakazuki sat in the head seat, and Kizaru in the second seat. Upon seeing the newcomer, they first exclaimed in surprise:

"Oh, Mr. Garp, it's been a long time. You've done something really big this time. Kuro just became an admiral candidate, and in his first battle, he actually let a small pirate with only 400 million escape from him. If this gets out, it will be very detrimental to the Navy's prestige."

"Hahaha, it's not like my sending a grandson would affect the Navy's prestige, Borsalino." Garp laughed nonchalantly.

"Garp!"

Sakazuki said in a deep voice, "You are a naval hero, you should be upholding justice, or have you forgotten your mission of justice because of your personal feelings!"

"Hahaha, I'm getting old after all, it's time for me to retire. How about I step down?" Garp said.

These words silenced Sakazuki and Kizaru.

He really can't back down.

The retirement of high-ranking officials is not something they can control; that's something the world government handles.

Such a trivial matter is unlikely to force Garp to step down.

"Puhahaha, no need to be so serious, I can handle this."

Seeing Sakazuki and Kizaru fall silent, Garp waved his hand and laughed, "I owe Kuro a favor. Kuro also reminded me before that he has no foundation if he goes to the New World. So, let's do this: G-3 will rotate, and Kuro will take over as base commander. As for me, I'll just focus on training the new recruits."

Kizaru exclaimed in surprise, "Oh~ Is it really possible, Mr. Garp?"

"I can't help it, I'm tired," Garp said with a smile.

"Fine... Since you've brought it up, Garp, so be it." Sakazuki nodded. "Give G-3 to Lucilfer Kuro. You continue training the recruits. I'll explain the details to the Five Elders."

"Hahaha, you decide what to do, Sakazuki."

Garp chuckled twice. "I won't keep you company any longer."

With that, he turned and left.

Kizaru narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at Garp's departing figure, and took a sip of his tea. "Oh~ that saved me some trouble."

Sakazuki didn't speak, but clenched his fist and unleashed another red light.

"The Navy, led by me, will surely bring an end to the so-called pirate era!"

...

Achoo!

In Sabaody, Kuro suddenly sneezed.

He turned to look out the window, where a gentle breeze blew in, making Kuro feel quite comfortable.

"I wonder if Garp put in a good word for me and let me stay in the first half."

Kuro murmured, "If we can't stay, we can find a small base anywhere in the New World near the Red Line. It would be best if it were behind headquarters, then it would be safe."

Kro, standing to the side, adjusted his glasses, pursed his lips, and remained silent.

Kuro looked at him and said, "You better think about it. If we really can't stay in the first half, where will headquarters throw me?"

Just as the headquarters was considering where Kuro would be stationed, Kuro himself was also considering it.

There really wasn't a spot left for him.

“Mr. Kuro, this is a matter of consideration at headquarters, and we... cannot guess it,” Kuro said.

"hiss..."

Kuro pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, "What do you think about me applying for Marineford? It's a different location, suitable for a lieutenant general to garrison, and it's also in the first half of the region."

“I’m afraid that won’t work,” Kro said bluntly.

Marineford gave them fish pies as compensation for Kuro killing Redfield but not being promoted.

Strawberry is stationed there. Although it's not headquarters now, its influence remains. Most of the Navy in the first half of the fleet will go there. Over time, it will attract a lot of people to the Fish Faction.

Such a good place, it would be nice to be able to garrison it.

Although it is not as strong as the new headquarters in terms of defense, the old headquarters still has a strong presence. In comparison, Marineford is now considered absolutely safe.

"Forget it, it's too embarrassing. We're all from the same faction, why make the old man feel awkward? Besides, headquarters will most likely not agree. If Brother Storobelli has objections, then things will be difficult."

Kuro shook his head and said, "I'm not in the old man's position. I'm still a newbie. It's not suitable for me to take over the territory of the veterans. I should be taking over the territory of my own people."

In response, Kloe said, "Are you kidding me?"

You're not at the level of Admiral Kizaru, but you're not bad either. The title of "crown prince of the Kizaru faction" is well-known within the Navy.

Seize territory from fellow factions?

Even if Admiral Kizaru agreed, he couldn't do it.

What's wrong?

This crown prince is in trouble. He's so lacking in prestige that he's starting to seize territory from his own faction.

Or is it that the Kizaru faction's prestige has waned?

Or perhaps, headquarters looks down on you?

"really."

Crowe swallowed most of what he was thinking and said, "Lieutenant General Storoberry was able to be in Marineford because he himself was a proponent of intellectual debate."

Yes, while Storoberry was quite strong, he was a master of strategy and relied on his intellect.

“Me too,” Kuro said. “I make a living with my brain too.”

Kro: "..."

What does the "literary debate faction" have to do with you?

Don't you know your reputation within the Navy?

You're the purest martial arts fighter ever!

"There's no room left besides Marineford."

Kuro stroked his chin. "There are only so many branch bases under headquarters. Now the new headquarters is in the New World, and those branch bases have been reassigned. Famous lieutenant generals have all moved to the New World and relocated their branch bases. It's not appropriate to say, 'I'm going to rob the bases they worked so hard to build,'"

The project of relocating the headquarters is not just about moving the headquarters to a new location. With the headquarters changing, the important branches guarding the Grand Line also have to be moved. They are no longer suitable to stay in the first half of the Grand Line and have all been moved to the New World.

All factions in the navy are occupied.

Where can he go to exchange?

“G-5?” Kloe thought for a moment and asked.

“Impossible. Smoker must have booked that place. Aokiji’s faction is very interested in it.” Kuro shook his head.

“G-3?” Klo continued to ask.

"Are you kidding me?"

Kuro rolled his eyes and said, "Garp can't possibly step down. The title of Marine Hero is still very useful. The World Government won't let Garp step down either. G-3 is one of the few important bases that was established in the New World from the beginning. If Garp steps down, unless someone can reliably take over his place and ensure that the surrounding seas remain undisturbed."

"The pirates of the New World are different from the pirates of Paradise. There are far too many who actively attack naval bases, hoping to gain fame, territory, and naval weapons."

Who can replace Garp?

Nobody's good.