Sengoku's idea is definitely not wrong.
No matter when, being able to strengthen the Navy's combat power as much as possible, and making those with potential within the Navy stronger, is never a mistake.
Akihara Kagura, as a Natural Type Rumble-Rumble Fruit user, is currently the one with the highest potential in the Navy and will undoubtedly be a great asset as an Admiral-level force in the future.
"Next..."
"While continuing to enhance the Navy's combat power as quickly as possible..."
"Also try to gather intelligence on the mastermind behind the Konoha Pirates..."
"In any case, our future cooperation with the Konoha Pirates is unlikely to be that seamless, so let's make a little more preparation..."
Sengoku has made up his mind; he cannot ignore the potential danger of the Konoha Pirates just to drive away the World Government. Besides, the Navy has already gained enough from using the Konoha Pirates during this time...
At least for now...
The Konoha Pirates have eradicated the Divine Knight Order in Mary Geoise, killed three of the Five Elders, increasing the Navy's share of combat power within the World Government...
Bluntly speaking...
If Sengoku were to lead the Navy away from the World Government at this moment, unless the Heavenly Celestial Dragon and the World Government have hidden means, their rule would very likely collapse instantly.
"Besides that..."
"There's another troublesome issue..."
Sengoku's gaze fell on Akihara Kagura and Aokiji, frowning as he said, "Red Sand Sasori told me that Fujitora is a spy planted by the Konoha Pirates within the Navy, so we also need to be vigilant around him..."
"Kuzan."
Sengoku's gaze finally rested on Aokiji's face, instructing solemnly, "From now on, Fujitora will fall under your command, and you will be responsible for monitoring him..."
"..."
Aokiji's face couldn't help but show a bit of reluctance.
Because Aokiji always liked to be free-spirited and rarely fought like the Admirals Kizaru and Akainu. During Admiral battles, the Vice Admirals under their command would handle combat orders...
Furthermore...
It's a spy that requires his personal effort to monitor.
If he had to transfer a Vice Admiral under his command, Aokiji would really wish to transfer Akihara Kagura, as Akihara Kagura's command in the Battle of Enies Lobby was quite commendable in terms of combat strength...
"I might not be able to see his issues..."
Aokiji slowly shook his head, hoping Sengoku would revoke his decision.
"I already have someone under my command..."
Kizaru seemed to have noticed Sengoku's gaze, gestured playfully to indicate he already had a suitable partner: "I still quite like that Sentomaru from the Science Team; that lad's combat power is enough to be promoted to Vice Admiral..."
"..."
Sengoku immediately felt a bit of a headache.
Within the entire Navy, only those with Admiral-level combat power could suppress Fujitora and prevent that spy from suddenly rebelling. Being the Navy Admiral, busy with official duties, he definitely wouldn't have time to monitor Fujitora;
However...
He also couldn't leave it unattended.
The hidden danger of spies from the Konoha Pirates is indeed very high...
Sengoku couldn't even rest easy letting Fujitora stay in Marineford, fearing Fujitora would secretly gather intelligence on the Navy.
Of course.
Sengoku also couldn't handle Fujitora.
Because Fujitora is part of the Konoha Pirates, and he didn't want to openly break ties with the Konoha Pirates either.
"Maybe we don't need to worry excessively..."
Akihara Kagura, sitting in his spot, suggested, "Now that quite a few Great Pirates have escaped from Impel Down, and the navies everywhere are in pursuit, it should be safe to let Vice Admiral Fujitora go after those pirates..."
"That's the only way for now..."
Sengoku shook his head, still somewhat discontented inside.
However...
Not keeping an eye on Fujitora...
Ultimately makes him uneasy...
Additionally, Sengoku also wanted to gather some secrets about the Konoha Pirates from Fujitora!
If there truly was no other way, Sengoku could only let Fujitora go after those Great Pirates who escaped from Impel Down, considering it a usage of the spy...
"Why don't I try to probe a bit, see if I can find out anything..."
Akihara Kagura lightly tapped the table with his fingers, casually saying, "Before the Battle of Enies Lobby, I had an exchange with Vice Admiral Fujitora, and Vice Admiral Fujitora doesn't have a bad impression of the Navy's justice, he just detests the malevolence of the Heavenly Celestial Dragon around the world..."
"..."
Sengoku could only sigh deeply: "Before the Konoha Pirates emerged, the rule of the Heavenly Celestial Dragon was indeed a bit too brutal, maybe that's precisely why... he joined the Konoha Pirates..."
"Like-minded people like him..."
Akihara Kagura nodded, as if recalling his past: "They have always been the targets chosen by the Konoha Pirates, they are filled with dissatisfaction over the world's current state yet powerless to vent it..."
"..."
Everyone present remained silent.
In a certain sense...
Everyone present was the same.
In the past, they chose to join the Navy, struggling to find a gap between the cruelty of the Heavenly Celestial Dragon and the justice of the Navy, thus enabling the justice they upheld to be executed...
"Let's leave it to you then."
Sengoku still had a great deal of trust in Akihara Kagura's mind.
After all, when Akihara Kagura was being used by the Konoha Pirates, he could still use the Konoha Pirates to achieve his goals; perhaps it's also because the Konoha Pirates didn't care about the weak, but Akihara Kagura's wisdom was indispensable.