User blog comment:Zhonke/WHO SHOULD BE THE NEXT ADMIRAL :D/@comment-3242083-20110411181817/@comment-3242083-20110412214838

I realize the authority of an admiral, thats why it would be a "demotion" for Magellan.

Assuming that the 3 facilities (Marine Fold, Impeldown and Enies lobby) are of equal importance:


 * Sengoku is the head of the Marines


 * Spandam is the supervisor of Enies Lobby


 * And Magellan has total control over Impeldown.

He would basically give up his leading position if he joins the marines, even as an admiral. It would be like Sengoku becoming the next Vize-Warden of Impeldown. A high position, sure, but still not as the de facto leader = demotion.

And even if the Marine branch is of a higher value... it is still better to rule in hell than serve in heaven.