Who will be next Admiral?

[Schabrak]

But that's the absolute weapon from Doflamingo, the Shichibukai we know least of. Of course he should be able to hold back a Vice-Admiral as somebody who's such a big factor in the balance of the Big 3. Don't forget what he did to Diamond Joz.
To those on the Buster Call ships: They never had a reason to interfere the fight, as they knew how strong Lucci was and Luffy only survived to lucky circumstances. The mugiwaras just were lucky to escape, having only to fight against captains and fodder marines.

[redred]

i hope its a badass new character thats yet to be introduced.
although it seems that most of the important powerful figures in the manga have already been introduced through major past events.
i dont think any of the characters introduced thus far in the marines have shown the level of "untouchability" that the admirals have :P

[BetaRuler]

ENERU FOR ADMIRAL!!!

(im sure most of you who can remember the fake spoilers a month or 2 ago about him becoming an Admiral would find this a hilarious suggestion)

[kkck]

Interestingly, I'd like to see momonga as an admiral. He is both, a haki and rokushiki user and clearly more than strong enough to give luffy the fodder treatment. I'd think he'd be an interesting admiral.... The other guy with the dog theme going on would be an interesting choice too.

[bittman]

Well since Smoker hasn't shown himself at a capable level to be of Admiral rank yet (though we all can see it in his shining future...unless he does a Garp) I wonder whether or not they'll just leave the position blank for a while?

If not, I would say no to Momonga (he, at best, seemed to be at Hancock's level). Onigumo and Doberman have had decent showings, but I'm going to go with John Giant.

Sure, against Whitebeard he only took the one shot as opposed to Akainu taking two, but he's freaking John Giant.

P.S. I wonder if we're going to have to stop calling Aokoji..."Aokoji"?

P.P.S. I'd be all for a barely/un-introduced character also. For all we know, they'll take pwngoat or Garp's second-in-command (Bogart?).

[Wisshard]

Interestingly, I'd like to see momonga as an admiral.

Momonga was effortlessly forced to his knees by Hancock, I just can't see a potential Admiral being treated that way by a Shichibukai (especially after Akainu's words to Jinbei "You, a Shichibukai, should know the difference in our power" (something to that effect)).

[Momonga] is both, a haki and rokushiki user and clearly more than strong enough to give luffy the fodder treatment

^He gave an exahusted, injured base Luffy the "fodder treatment" together with another VA, hardly the most accurate scene to gauge Momonga's strength...

[Lord Rayleigh]

Well, Doflamingo played with that guy. So I wouldn't expected someone who was humiliated to take such an important hole in the series.

Doflamingo humiliated the man that was under his control. He made a marine officer attack this Vice-Admiral - trying to strangle and then to stab him. Anyway, this Vice-Admiral did not get injured and was not controlled so I don't think he was humiliated.

[molecularpepsi]

i know it wouldn't make sense, as he technically isn't a marine, but i really hope Magellan gets the job as the new admiral!

he has shown that he is almost unbeatable and i don't think Oda would showcase his awesome ability for nothing.

pirates and marines would definitely fear and respect him respectively. he doesn't have a japanese actor's mug, but he is by far the most dominating character we've seen in One peace outside of Enel, the yonkou, the shichibukai and admirals.

probably will never happen, but if the marines really want to shake things up and if Oda wants to surprise us, it just might.

[kkck]

Momonga was effortlessly forced to his knees by Hancock, I just can't see a potential Admiral being treated that way by a Shichibukai (especially after Akainu's words to Jinbei "You, a Shichibukai, should know the difference in our power" (something to that effect)).


^He gave an exahusted, injured base Luffy the "fodder treatment" together with another VA, hardly the most accurate scene to gauge Momonga's strength...

Hancock has an ability which allows her to turn the lust of someone against that someone. That is a heck of an ability and would work on practically any dude with a functional pair of balls for the most part. It's not a matter of strength, momonga was not in any way forced to his knees due to a difference in skill. Hancock's ability is very convenient in that it works just the same on anyone regardless of their strength, if you feel lust then you are screwed.

Luffy had received the adrenaline hormones and was in gear two. Hormones allow him to ignore fatigue and we all know what gear 2 does.

[elitefox]

^I'm rooting for Strawberry-san, my favorite among the Vice-Admirals in terms of design though I fear that he is too lenient for such a promotion (the Gorouse seem to side with Akainu's view of justice more). And since he hasn't been shown to be outstanding among the Vice-Admirals in terms of strength either (like Garp) my hopes are not high.

If Aokiji is promoted to Fleet-Admiral then I think Smoker will be promoted to Admiral (if he is able to use Haki) or at least Vice-Admiral. But if Akainu becomes the next Fleet-Admiral, I think a more ruthless, established Vice-Admiral like Onigumo will be promoted. Though that will ruin the trend of all Admirals being logia-users...

Even if all admirals go down, smoker won't be getting admiral title soon unless he proves that he is stronger than most of the vice-admirals

Most likely and Naturally the selection would come from the vice-admirals

We haven't seen all vice admirals, so there might be someone that is not highlighted from the war or even not in the war who'll get promoted.

I wonder who assigns the admiral position? Fleet admiral / Pan admiral / Gourousei

[DARK]

Interestingly, I'd like to see momonga as an admiral. He is both, a haki and rokushiki user and clearly more than strong enough to give luffy the fodder treatment. I'd think he'd be an interesting admiral.... The other guy with the dog theme going on would be an interesting choice too.

While it is true that Momonga has been seen more often than most of the Vice Admirals we know of, I can't see him ever being promoted to the Admiral level.

Theoretically speaking, Admirals are supposed to be as strong as the Shichibukai and Yonkou, as they are the centerpiece to even out the balance of the Three Great Powers. Momonga was barely seen escaping Hancock's mero technique, only by inflicting pain on himself. While he is an impressive fighter, he's just not on that Admiral level imo.

It's going to be a hard decision for Oda to make. He's established just how powerful and unique the current Admiral trio is. I don't think anything the World Government has any fighters that we know of right now that are qualified enough to take the position. My guess, either he elects Tsuru or creates an entirely new character for the job.

[kkck]

I don't see why the mero thing should be held against momonga. Its a technique which indiscriminately works on those who feel lust for crying out loud. It's not something you can necessarily avoid by being stronger. And why do we have any reason to believe the VA could not fight at roughly the same level as the shichibukai? They are the ones who follow the admirals in rank, is it realistic to think these guys are not THAT strong? I don't think the VA should be seen as a lesser force than the shichibukai or commanders.

[Ero-Sanji]

I don't see why the mero thing should be held against momonga. Its a technique which indiscriminately works on those who feel lust for crying out loud. It's not something you can necessarily avoid by being stronger. And why do we have any reason to believe the VA could not fight at roughly the same level as the shichibukai? They are the ones who follow the admirals in rank, is it realistic to think these guys are not THAT strong? I don't think the VA should be seen as a lesser force than the shichibukai or commanders.

Well, it kind of does make him less suitable as an admiral if his haki isn't strong enough to withstand the effects of the Mero Mero no Mi. However Boa has an excellent control of hers and on top of that she has the unique King's haki. So, perhaps he also lost at the battle of wills and thus only had the option to damage himself.

Reading the situation I thought Oda wanted us to show Hancocks strength and not his weakness. But still the one of the Vice-admirals who have impressed me the most is Onigumo. For reasons already pointed out in previous posts.

[vagabond87]

Doberman will be Admiral only if Akainu will become Fleet Admiral- two Admirals with caps is too much or maby not if Kizaru will be "central Admiral"(the one that sits between two others ;P). I hope that we will see who they chosen in next chapters..

[Aikidoka]

I agree with kkck and maintain that Momonga's one of the stronger VAs (Hancock's Mero Mero is basically an Eigen thing to every guy and some girls; not to say she's not strong, what with OHKO-ing a Pacifista). Even so, I think he lacks the 'untouchable' atmosphere that the current Admirals have.

I know this is unlikely, but Magellan seems to be the only WG/Marines guy that has such an atmosphere. He's had a flawless [onscreen] battle record, definitely 'untouchable' with most characters...pwned Luffy which so far I think only Aokiji has done without losing after (though granted, Luffy was tired).

I say 'unlikely' because Magellan was Impel Down staff, wouldn't make sense for him to jump all the way to Admiral rank when he wasn't even working for the Marines. Plus I assume managing a fleet is way different from managing a prison.