Chapter 20: Heading To Sabaody Archipelago, Designated Vice Admiral As Escort
The list of Naval Headquarters Vice Admirals was quickly sent the next morning.
Lakeman easily found the names of Sakazuki (Akainu), Kuzan (Aokiji), and Borsalino (Kizaru).
The three of them already had their own code names at this time and were called Admiral candidates.
As Admiral candidates, they were naturally different from ordinary Vice Admirals. These three were very busy and shouldered the very important task of fighting pirates.
The roster also recorded that the three of them were working in different locations.
"But I'm a Celestial Dragon," Lakeman said to himself, drawing a circle around Kizaru's name.
"One order from the Celestial Dragons is like an absolute decree. Even Marshal Sengoku has to listen to orders from the Five Elders."
Among the three future Admirals, Lakeman picked Kizaru first because of his slippery personality and proactive cooperation.
Akainu had a power-oriented mindset. He might be loyal to the World Government and the Five Elders, but he might not necessarily have a good view of ordinary Celestial Dragons.
Just like in ancient dynasties, generals might be loyal to the emperor but hold contempt for the royal family
As for Aokiji, he was from Garp's faction. Garp, Sengoku, Tsuru, and Zephyr, these four had their own sense of justice and often couldn't stand the Celestial Dragons. They frequently acted in ways that were both positive and negative.