The Gorosei

[SSJ2]

Is that who Akainu is referencing here, or the 20 kings?

Edit: I checked the prior chapter and it's the 20 kings. Still interesting that Akainu says he can't overrule the decision. Straight up confirmation that the Gorosei/Im are far above the level of the Marines.

 

[Future Warrior]

Straight up confirmation that the Gorosei/Im are far above the level of the Marines.

Isn't this known already?

 

[SSJ2]

It's clearly implied, but that's the first time I can recall the commander outright saying he couldn't overrule a decision.

 

[Future Warrior]

Aren't the Gorosei the Celestial Dragons?

 

[SSJ2]

Yeah but they seem to be the top dogs.