If possible...
It's best to have Wano Country join the World Government and gradually use these undercover agents to slowly seize the power of the World Government.
What a load of nonsense...
In these three years, the Three Admirals have gradually gotten used to the rules of the Akatsuki organization. To gain enough influence, Aokiji has consulted Nico Robin multiple times, playing some small tricks.
For example, rallying the peace factions of the Five Great Ninja Villages.
For example, secretly winning over those Vice Admirals who disapprove of the World Government's ways, waiting for the day these Vice Admirals join the Akatsuki...
According to Aokiji's distribution of power, the combat strength of Vice Admirals from the Navy Headquarters is not low and enough to join the Akatsuki as real members.
The Navy Headquarters...
Indeed has quite a number of Vice Admirals!
If these Vice Admirals could all join the Akatsuki, their combined forces would be enough to account for more than half of the Akatsuki members from the Five Great Ninja Villages!
In the future, when the Akatsuki seeks to rule the world, these Vice Admirals will be key for the Navy in the Akatsuki's struggle for influence!
Currently, the relationship among the Three Great Admirals of the Navy Headquarters has become somewhat peculiar, often meeting privately.
In the Akatsuki's internal meetings, the Three Admirals generally act with Aokiji leading, as Aokiji gets along quite well in the Akatsuki, since Akainu has a way of offending people.
If they were discussing Navy matters in Marinford...
Akainu and Aokiji would certainly end up arguing.
Besides the hawks and doves, there is also a group of centrists among the Akatsuki members, like Konan, Kaguya, Black Zetsu, the Art Pirates, Kakuzu, and Hoshigaki Kisame...
These people hold many crucial votes in their hands.
No one can overlook them; although these centrists are not overly powerful, they are among the earliest members of Akatsuki and hold steadfast voting power.
Convincing this group of essentially contented, semi-retired Akatsuki members is as difficult as persuading Uehara Naraku to be a good person.
Just as Uehara Naraku was lost in thought, they finally arrived at Mary Geoise, the Holy Land atop the Red Earth Continent.
The residence of the World Nobles, the Heavenly Celestial Dragons.
The abode for the World Government and the highest power, the Five Elders.
Since Mary Geoise is a crucial location, most people need to apply to the World Government to enter; of course, Kizaru, being a Navy Admiral, naturally has no such restrictions.
"This city's location is quite impressive..."
Uehara Naraku looked at the scenery of Mary Geoise and furrowed his brow: "When we destroy this city in the future, I will rebuild a new city here!"
"Yii ma ma ma..."
Kizaru's lips curled into an odd smile, hastily speaking: "Mr. Uehara, if you're not looking to destroy Mary Geoise at this moment, better not say such dangerous things here..."
"..."
Uehara Naraku lifted his gaze towards Kizaru's face: "Borsalino, do I look like someone who speaks without thinking?"
"Of course not."
Kizaru slowly shook his head, then explained: "I'm just a little worried, you see, in case any Celestial Dragon dared to offend Mr. Uehara..."
"No worries."
Uehara Naraku pointed at his head with his finger: "I will forgive those brainless scum, after all, I'm quite a generous and magnanimous person..."
"..."
Kizaru nodded calmly.
To be honest, regarding the Akatsuki members, as long as they are not stingy with their loyalty and execute orders earnestly, Uehara Naraku indeed is quite generous.
Kizaru could only hope those Celestial Dragons would show some sense...
Unfortunately, that was not the case.
After entering Mary Geoise, they encountered a Celestial Dragon riding a Pirate Slave coming their way, followed by a group of black-suited guards, exuding an arrogant demeanor.
The aura of a World Noble is indeed different.
Even Uehara Naraku couldn't help but feel a bit envious; just an ordinary Celestial Dragon exuded more presence than him, the leader of Akatsuki!
"Ah ha ha ha, it's Borsalino..."
This Celestial Dragon recognized Kizaru, the Navy Admiral.
Because when the Celestial Dragons encountered issues at sea, the first ones to aid them were usually Admirals of the Navy Headquarters, one of the few they could trust.
However, when the Celestial Dragon's gaze came across Kizaru, it slowly landed on Uehara Naraku, a stranger to him.
A flash of anger was clear on the Celestial Dragon's face, and he immediately reached for his handgun: "Hey, commoner, how dare you stand before me..."
"..."
Uehara Naraku's gaze froze slightly.
"Saint Charldol."
Kizaru couldn't help but interrupt the Celestial Dragon, slowly extending his hand to stroke his chin: "We have matters to attend to, as Marshal Sengoku and Vice Admiral Yakushi Kabuto have important matters, wanting to meet him!"
"Oh ha ha ha... Someone from Yakushi Kabuto?"
Hearing Kizaru's words, the Celestial Dragon's eyes lit up, and he nodded slowly: "Then this time, I will let him off..."
After speaking, this originally arrogant figure left on his own with his guards and slaves.
Uehara Naraku watched his retreating figure, pulling out a small notebook from his person, writing down a name before asking: "So, Kabuto is quite welcomed among this group of scum?"
"Indeed..."
Kizaru watched as Uehara Naraku wrote down Charldol's name in the notebook; clearly, the end for this name was unlikely to be good. Kizaru's lips couldn't help but twitch: "Didn't Mr. Uehara say he had a great memory?"
"A good memory is no match for a poor pen."
Uehara Naraku tucked away the notebook, continuing to ask: "Kabuto is only a Vice Admiral, how can he have such face among the Celestial Dragons?"
"Heh heh..."
Kizaru shook his head, spreading out his hands: "Vice Admiral Kabuto is not just any ordinary Vice Admiral. He now has the support of the Five Elders and some Celestial Dragons. These Celestial Dragons can't do much against him, nor will they deliberately target Vice Admiral Kabuto..."
Currently, Yakushi Kabuto holds multiple roles, being the Highest Officer of the World Government's Enies Lobby, CP Organization's Highest Officer, the highest officer of the Navy SWORD Squad. His roles as Vice Admiral and Navy Staff Officer have become the smallest positions.
Adding it all up...
Plus, with the support of the Navy Science Squad under Kizaru, Yakushi Kabuto is involved with nearly all departments.
As Kizaru spoke, his smile turned somewhat odd and complex: "Given the current circumstances, Vice Admiral Kabuto is very likely to become the next Grand Marshal of the World Government after Grand Marshal Kong retires..."
This position...
Is even above the Navy Admiral.
"Are you kidding? Kabuto has only been in the Navy for three years, right?"
Uehara Naraku raised an eyebrow. If this is true, the rise of Yakushi Kabuto the undercover agent seems incredibly absurd?
"No, it's true..."
Kizaru shook his head and couldn't help but smile again: "Because Marshal Sengoku and the Five Elders often have some conflicts, and Marshal Sengoku is quite old, it's difficult for him to succeed to Grand Marshal Kong's position in the future.
Interestingly, since Vice Admiral Kabuto officially became the highest officer of the World Government's CP Organization the year before, he's more adept than Marshal Sengoku at understanding the Five Elders' intentions.
The Five Elders are likely to bypass the Navy's promotion protocols, appointing Vice Admiral Kabuto from the World Government's side as the new Grand Marshal.
Although there might be a figurehead acting as a temporary bridge, Vice Admiral Kabuto's future appointment as World Marshal is unquestionable, roughly by the time he's forty or fifty years old..."