One Piece: I am the Fleet Admiral?

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Akira could feel it clearly!

Dragon had started to change.

If earlier he had been polite and distant, now there was something different.

In this moment's emotional shift, Akira felt he was now facing a "friend."

"Actually, you have many Admirals and Vice Admirals under your command. Even I acknowledge their sense of justice," Dragon said.

"Indeed, but they can't fully understand my thoughts, even if they try..." 

Akira shook his head, sighing lightly. "They are still Marines, and some things require someone free to act in the shadows.

Even if the Marines wanted to rebel, it couldn't happen right away.

It would take a lot of time and preparation.

And during that time, it has to be someone with ambition, freedom, and ideas to work outside the system.

Neither an Admiral nor a Vice Admiral would fit that role.

And in the future, once the revolutionary army catches the Five Elders' attention, the leader will definitely be exposed.

If it's discovered that the leader has Marine ties, how would I, as the Fleet Admiral, handle it?

So, it's necessary to find a 'newcomer.'"

"You trust me that much? Strictly speaking, this is only our first meeting," Dragon asked.

"I believe in my judgment," Akira replied, taking a deep breath, his tone serious. "My intuition tells me you're the partner I've been searching for to overthrow the World Government."

A gentle breeze passed by.

The cloaks of justice and Dragon's green robes flapped loudly in the wind.

Silence fell around them.

After a long pause...

"Do you need more time to think it over?" Akira asked. "Maybe I was too hasty and didn't give you enough time to consider..."

"No, Fleet Admiral Akira!" Dragon interrupted. "My goal has been set, just like yours—to overthrow the World Government.

If you don't mind, I'd like to join your cause."

After their earlier conversation, Dragon had firmly solidified his ideals.

And now, with the Fleet Admiral of the Marines willing to work towards this great cause together, no sane person would refuse such an invitation.

At the very least, the chances of success and the feasibility of rebellion had greatly improved.

With a pleased smile, Akira stepped forward and extended his right hand.

Without hesitation, Dragon extended his left hand.

Their hands clasped tightly.

"I believe that in the future, a world without the Celestial Dragons will be a better place," Akira said.

"I'm willing to give everything for that vision. But tell me, Fleet Admiral Akira, what kind of world are you aiming for?" Dragon asked, curious. Though he had committed to overthrowing the current world order, he hadn't fully envisioned what the future might look like.

All he had in mind was a world where people were less oppressed, and where the seas were not engulfed in darkness.

But he could tell that Akira had been preparing for this far longer, with a clearer idea of the rebellion and the future they sought.

Dragon was curious—what kind of world did Akira truly want in his heart?

Was Akira really striving to create a world without oppression, or was he simply driven by ambition? Was this all a ploy to overthrow the Five Elders, only for him to become the new Celestial Dragon and exploit the world in their place?

"The world I want," Akira began, "is one where everyone can eat well and have the chance to go to school."

Akira knew that if he wanted to recruit someone as strong and idealistic as Dragon, it wasn't enough to say lofty words. He had to show that he genuinely had the determination and a fully thought-out plan to make it a reality.

In this way, people would focus on him and trust his leadership, rather than just following blindly. Fooling around with vague dreams was something you could only get away with when you were young, like Roger and Rayleigh, or Luffy and Zoro just setting sail.

But Dragon was in his thirties—far from being an innocent kid. Grand ideals and dreams of adventure could bring people closer, but they wouldn't make a man like Dragon follow Akira's lead without substance behind it.

Luckily, Akira had come well-prepared. 

And truthfully, it wasn't all that difficult. He only needed to share the systems, laws, and social structure from his own world, the Blue Star. While not perfect, even the worst of Blue Star's systems were leagues ahead of the rotting, pirate-dominated world oppressed by the Celestial Dragons.

So, for the next while, Akira talked.

He spoke about a system where everyone was treated equally and could rise through merit, not bloodline.

He described a world where islands were connected, allowing resources to flow, eliminating extreme poverty. Not everyone would be rich, but at least no one would be so poor they'd turn to piracy just to survive.

He explained the creation of solid laws and regulations to completely eliminate exploitation and oppression.

And more...

As Akira spoke with more passion, Dragon's expression shifted. He listened carefully, his eyes widening with excitement as Akira laid out his vision.

"This… this kind of perfect world… this is exactly what I want," Dragon thought, his heart pounding.

Time passed slowly, and as night fell, soft moonlight bathed the surroundings.

Finally, Akira stopped talking. He turned his head to glance at Dragon, but was taken aback by what he saw.

Dragon's pupils were gleaming intensely, his gaze fixed on Akira like someone entranced. It was the kind of look one might give a rare treasure, or a peerless beauty.

Akira couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

"Fleet Admiral Akira, what's the next step?" Dragon asked, taking a deep breath. He couldn't hide his eagerness anymore.

The world Akira described seemed not only feasible but within reach through sheer human effort. Dragon believed that Akira wasn't joking—his intentions were serious. After all, no one would study such a plan in such depth without the true desire to see it through.

This was no small rebellion. It was about tearing down the old world completely and creating something new. It was no laughing matter to challenge the sky itself.

"Rebellion comes down to three things: people, money, and righteousness!" Akira declared.

"Money won't be an issue. I'll support you with as much as you need."

"Gathering the people will take time and subtle methods. It's not something we can achieve overnight."

"So, I think we should begin with righteousness first," Akira continued, laying out the plan he had long thought through.

Dragon furrowed his brows, confused. "Righteousness? What do you mean by that?"

"The legitimacy of the Celestial Dragons' rule, their so-called divine right to dominate the world," Akira replied. "I want you to go to Raftel for me.

"Discover the truth behind the Void Century recorded in the Poneglyphs.

"Then, we'll broadcast it to the entire world, shattering the authority of the World Government for good."

Akira's voice was steady, his tone deep with conviction.