One Piece: Rising to Fleet Admiral Through a Coup

Holy Land Mariejois, Chamber of Authority

"Outrageous! This is sheer insolence!"

"This Xayuki has gone too far—daring to stage a military coup!"

The Five Elders sat in their ornate chamber, faces contorted with barely contained fury.

Moments ago, the Supreme Commander's office had delivered the confirmed intelligence: Marine Headquarters had fallen completely into Xayuki's control.

This revelation had pushed four of the Five Elders to the brink of apoplexy.

Their last vestiges of hope evaporated upon learning that not only Headquarters but numerous bases across the Four Blues and the Grand Line had gone silent—unresponsive to any communication attempts from Mariejois.

"I knew Xayuki would become problematic!"

The Financial God of War, Izambaron V. Nasujuro, clutched his katana with white knuckles, his murderous aura filling the chamber as he addressed his colleagues. "When Spandine first approached me with his suspicions, I immediately sensed the threat. That's precisely why I ordered Enies Lobby to launch an investigation. I believed we had acted with sufficient haste, but clearly, this viper had already bared his fangs in the shadows!"

"Spandine?" The Judicial God of War, Topman Warcury, seated at the center of the arrangement, raised his gaze. "What business did he have with you?"

"Merely another power-hungry insect," Izambaron replied with glacial contempt. "His approach is irrelevant. What matters now is our response. According to Kong's latest intelligence, not only have the Three Admirals and numerous Vice Admirals pledged allegiance to Xayuki, but systematic leadership changes are occurring throughout Marine bases across all seas. Xayuki is clearly executing a comprehensive top-down seizure of the entire Marine organization!"

"Today he dares to stage a coup and monopolize Marine authority; tomorrow he will undoubtedly leverage that military might against the World Government itself!"

"Therefore, I propose immediate action before his position solidifies. We should authorize Kong to mobilize all non-Marine forces under World Government command to encircle Marineford! I am certain that under sufficient pressure, factions within Marine Headquarters will defect. After all, standing with Xayuki against the World Government means bearing the permanent stigma of treason!"

"Patience, Izambaron."

Topman Warcury raised his hand in a calming gesture, his expression grave. "This situation demands meticulous consideration."

"First, we must ascertain Xayuki's true objectives. If his ambition extends no further than becoming Fleet Admiral, we might strategically accommodate this desire, formally allowing him to succeed Sengoku."

"Naturally, this would be merely a temporary concession—a delaying tactic. Should he demonstrate compliance with the Holy Land's directives after his installment, we can gradually sow division within the Marines and orchestrate his arrest when circumstances prove favorable."

"At present, he has just seized control and enjoys the momentum of his success. Even if Kong personally led all available forces against Marineford, any victory would be pyrrhic—we might prevail ultimately, but at catastrophic cost."

"Furthermore, open conflict between the World Government and Xayuki's Marines would plunge the Grand Line into unprecedented chaos. Pirates, the Four Emperors of the New World, the Revolutionary Army—all would seize this opportunity, placing us in an untenable defensive position. Such instability might even embolden wavering member nations to reconsider their allegiance to the World Government!"

"I categorically disagree!"

Izambaron stepped forward, his voice resonating with conviction. "Your scenario presupposes a protracted stalemate between Kong and the Marines. Admittedly, Marine Headquarters commands formidable resources—the Three Admirals, numerous Vice Admirals, and approximately one hundred thousand troops. Kong could not hope to subdue such forces expeditiously under normal circumstances."

He paused momentarily before continuing with renewed intensity. "But what if the Holy Knights were to intervene? A crisis of this magnitude at Marine Headquarters surely warrants Figarland Garling's involvement! If Figarland leads the Holy Knights against Marineford to neutralize the Three Admirals, the remaining Marine officers would pose negligible resistance!"

"And as for the insubordinate Xayuki himself—he remains merely a Vice Admiral."

"We also maintain the Cipher Pol divisions at our disposal, particularly Rob Lucci and CP9. Lucci represents the pinnacle of CP9's lethal efficiency—the most ruthless assassination specialist in the organization's history. They have maintained their cover operation in Water 7 for the past year and could serve as our surgical strike force, infiltrating Marine Headquarters with minimal detection. Speed is paramount—a decisive elimination of Xayuki would not only terminate this insurrection but would also demonstrate our unassailable authority. The Revolutionary Army and the Four Emperors would think twice before exploiting any perceived vulnerability once we reassert control!"

At Izambaron's forceful proposition, Topman fell silent. The other three Elders directed their gazes toward him, their expressions clearly indicating alignment with Izambaron's aggressive strategy.

"Unacceptable."

The single word sliced through the chamber's tense atmosphere, its delivery unnervingly soft yet commanding absolute attention.

The massive doors to the Chamber of Authority swung open silently, revealing a tall, imposing figure that seemed to absorb the very light around it.

The newcomer was shrouded in a floor-length cloak that concealed every detail of their form, save for a pair of hypnotic, dark crimson eyes bearing a distinctive ripple pattern. An overwhelming pressure emanated from this figure—not physical, but primordial and suffocating—causing the Five Elders, the world's supposed supreme authorities, to immediately prostrate themselves.

"Lord Im!"

"This Xayuki is far more complex than your limited understanding suggests."

Im glided past the kneeling Elders toward the massive windows overlooking Mariejois, keeping their back to the group. Their voice, carefully modulated to conceal any identifying characteristics, carried an ancient weight.

"A significant confrontation occurred recently at Marine Headquarters—specifically, a clash of Conqueror's Haki."

"Within that collision of wills, I detected a distinctive resonance—a signature hauntingly reminiscent of the Conqueror's Haki once wielded by Joy Boy."

This revelation sent visible shock waves through the Five Elders, their faces draining of color as they exchanged alarmed glances before turning back toward Im.

"Your knowledge of this Xayuki appears woefully inadequate," Im continued, slowly turning to face them. The crimson ripples in their eyes gleamed with cold calculation. "Have your centuries in power dulled your perceptive faculties so thoroughly?"

The sudden rebuke sent cold perspiration cascading down the Elders' spines, but before they could formulate responses, Im pivoted the conversation.

"This matter now exceeds your jurisdiction. I shall dispatch the Holy Knights to conduct a thorough investigation. If this coup orchestrator, Xayuki, bears no connection to the Will of D. or Joy Boy's legacy, then this entire affair amounts to nothing more significant than an administrative reshuffling at Marine Headquarters."

Meanwhile...

The abrupt command restructuring across Marine bases throughout the Four Blues and Grand Line had triggered a flurry of covert intelligence activity. Embedded operatives representing various global factions rapidly transmitted reports through secure channels.

Even Marine Headquarters itself was not immune to infiltration—a heavily encrypted transmission had already reached the Revolutionary Army's central command.

Grand Line, Baltigo Island, Revolutionary Army Headquarters

Through the howling blizzard that perpetually shrouded Baltigo's mountainous terrain, a Revolutionary Army officer sprinted toward the central command tent, clutching intelligence of the highest priority.

"Commander! Commander!"

Bursting through the tent flaps, the officer struggled to regulate his breathing as he delivered his report. "Critical intelligence from Marine Headquarters! Former Vice Admiral Xayuki executed a coup last night and has successfully seized control of Marine Headquarters. As of this morning, he has initiated an unprecedented internal purge throughout the Marines' organizational structure, systematically replacing commanding officers across the Four Blues and Grand Line with his personal loyalists!"

As the officer's words hung in the frigid air, the tent fell into profound silence.

Seated at the head of the war council table was none other than Monkey D. Dragon, the Revolutionary Army's enigmatic leader—a man formally designated by the World Government as the most dangerous criminal alive for his unwavering commitment to dismantling their global hegemony.

After a contemplative pause, Dragon—his imposing figure draped in a forest-green cloak, the right side of his face marked by a distinctive tattoo—broke the silence, his voice reflecting genuine astonishment.

"Vice Admiral Xayuki? The prodigy who rose meteorically through the ranks over the past three years?" Dragon's eyes narrowed in analytical focus. "What extraordinary circumstances could enable a mere Vice Admiral to not only attempt such audacious insurrection but succeed so comprehensively? Since when has Marine Headquarters become so vulnerable to internal subversion?"

The reporting officer straightened his posture. "This intelligence comes directly from that person, sir. Its authenticity is beyond question!"

"I see."

At the mention of that person—their most deeply embedded and reliable source—Dragon rose decisively from his seat, his decision already crystallized.

"Transmit orders to all Five Revolutionary Armies: maintain heightened surveillance on all World Government movements. Should conflict erupt between the World Government and Xayuki's Marines, all armies are to launch simultaneous offensive operations. We must capitalize on this unprecedented opportunity to liberate as many subjugated nations as possible!"

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