There were no objections.

Ryuya continued, "Then, Tsuru, from today, you are promoted to Admiral."

"Yes, Fleet Admiral!"

Tsuru's eyes shone. She'd waited a long time for this day.

Since joining Ryuya's faction, she'd worked tirelessly to improve herself.

A blush crept onto her cheeks as she stepped forward.

"I will not fail you," she declared.

Ryuya nodded. "The sea is in chaos. Pirates are rampant.

Therefore, I've decided to launch an expedition against Kaido, one of the Yonko."

The Marines gasped. An expedition? Against Kaido?

Unbelievable!

Aokiji protested, "Fleet Admiral, isn't this rash? We've just fought a war. We lack supplies and resources.

If we launch an expedition…"

Ryuya cut him off. "Akainu, I want you to lead this expedition. Do you accept?"

Akainu's eyes lit up in disbelief. He'd expected Ryuya to suppress him, preventing him from gaining merit.

Instead, Ryuya was entrusting him with this. He loved hunting pirates, especially Yonko like Kaido!

"I accept, Fleet Admiral. I'll prepare immediately."

Ryuya, after a few more words, dismissed the meeting and returned to his office. He contacted Tsuru.

Tsuru saluted, but Ryuya said, "No need for formalities here."

"After Akainu departs, you and your forces will follow. Support Akainu if needed. Just ensure Kaido is severely injured."

Tsuru understood.

She nodded. "Yes, Fleet Admiral!"

News of the expedition spread quickly.

People couldn't believe it; the Marines had never launched an expedition before. Many considered Ryuya reckless. He ignored their doubts.

On the Grand Line, fifteen warships sailed towards Wano. Kaido, informed of this, felt apprehension towards White Dove Ryuya.

However, it wasn't Ryuya leading the charge, so he felt no fear, especially since his injuries were fully healed.

"Heh, as long as it's not White Dove Ryuya himself, I have nothing to fear!"

Kaido smiled, determined to avenge this perceived slight and defeat Akainu, delivering a crushing blow to the Marines. He gathered his forces—mostly Zoan-type Devil Fruit users. The absence of Caesar meant artificial Devil Fruits hadn't been produced, limiting his army's size.

As they prepared, Ryuya shifted his consciousness into King Sterry.

Standing in the palace, surveying his mechanical army, he smirked.

It was time to accelerate the plan.

Ryuya decided to attack Elbaph, the world's strongest nation—a nation many sought to appease but which remained isolated.

The Elbaph giants possessed overwhelming size and strength, living for over 350 years. Their combined might was formidable.

But Ryuya felt no fear. He sought conquest. Conquering Elbaph would bring many vassal states under his control, expanding his power, allowing him to launch a final assault on Mary Geoise.

This would reveal clues about Uranus. Knowing Uranus's nature would remove Ryuya's final obstacle, allowing him to launch a final assault on Mary Geoise's Celestial Dragons and bring true peace to the sea.

"Full-scale attack, now!"

Ryuya's mechanical soldiers, aided by transport units, advanced on Elbaph, led by the now-mechanized Wapol.

King Sterry's actions were proceeding secretly. Elbaph, oblivious to the impending danger, remained peaceful.

As Akainu neared Wano, Ryuya's mechanical army reached Elbaph. Only then did the giants realize the danger.

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