"Rowan, you're quite impressive!"
Spandine grinned as he patted Rowan's shoulder.
"I've realized over the years that the Marines need people of our own. That Vice Admiral before could no longer understand the justice of the World Government."
"But you're different."
"I believe you can uphold true justice. If the Marines were led by someone like you, someone like Roger would never have become Pirate King."
He continued mocking Marine Headquarters.
In his view, Fleet Admiral Kong and the Admirals were all fools.
Lowering his voice, Spandine said,
"Do not underestimate me just because I am only the head of CP9 right now."
"If your business grows bigger, with support from the World Government, I can go very far."
Seeing Rowan hesitate, he continued.
"That Kuzan brat is too arrogant. After this incident, his standing will drop again. And he has always followed Garp."
"Also, after Roger's last words, piracy is increasing rapidly. The World Government has already started making adjustments regarding the Marines."
"Sengoku's generation of Admirals will step down soon."
"Kong will move up. Sengoku will likely become Fleet Admiral. Garp will still remain a Vice Admiral."
"And Zephyr has already lost his will. To them, he has no value."
Spandine looked at Rowan.
"You becoming an Admiral is impossible. Even I cannot arrange that."
"But a Vice Admiral position at a G-base in the Grand Line is possible."
"Of course, you understand the condition."
Rowan smiled.
"Of course. Mutual benefit."
"The Marines must have people who understand justice correctly. Only then can they better serve the World Government."
One week later.
Prison Space.
Roger stared at the platform.
The crime value had reached 112000.
As the warden, he already understood how treasure chests worked.
He was extremely excited.
"Hurry up. Open it."
"Let's see what you get this time. Maybe something that lets you attack Mary Geoise directly."
Rowan shot him a look, then clasped his hands and began praying.
He did not know who to pray to, so he simply mentioned every name he could think of, including Joy Boy.
Roger asked, "Is this some kind of ritual?"
Rowan opened his eyes.
"If you speak again, I will make your soul permanently silent."
Roger immediately covered his mouth.
The number on the platform dropped rapidly.
112000 became 12000.
A golden chest appeared.
Rowan opened it.
[Jackie Chan Adventures World Skill: Rooster Talisman]
T/N: https://jackiechanadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Rooster_Talisman
[Constitution Attribute Card]
Rowan exhaled.
The Rooster Talisman granted levitation.
When combined with the Rabbit Talisman, it could achieve high speed flight.
For Rowan, who already had Flying Thunder God, mobility was not the main advantage.
However, abilities from the prison consumed stamina like Devil Fruits.
And the upper limit depended on the user.
Compared to ordinary humans from that world, the physical and mental strength in this world was far greater.
That meant a much higher potential.
This ability had two main uses.
First, transporting large amounts of supplies across the Red Line and Calm Belt.
For example, the City of Gold in the sky could be brought down.
Second, lifting an island into the sky and dropping it.
Rowan paused.
He dismissed the second idea.
Mary Geoise still had unknown forces.
Even a meteor could be cut apart by a strong swordsman.
Rowan put away the talisman.
This ability could greatly accelerate the growth of the Revolutionary Army.
Roger leaned in.
"A stone?"
"That huge golden chest gave you a stone?"
"I understand the card, but what is this for?"
Rowan replied, "Used properly, it can create another Golden Lion."
Roger froze.
Golden Lion had attacked Marineford alone and escaped Impel Down.
This small object could replicate that ability.
Roger looked at the prison with a new understanding.
Perhaps Rowan's goal was truly possible.
Three days later.
West Blue, Rasgap Town.
Rowan's shadow clone stared at the document.
He was stunned.
The issue had come from Spandine.
Transfer to Marine Headquarters.
Promotion from branch Major to Headquarters Major.
The recorded merit stated that he was the first to identify the source of the intelligence leak during the South Blue operation.
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