Where did the current base of the Navy come from? Are they all inherited from the 800-year history
of course not.
In fact, every hundred years there is a major rotation of naval branches.
Some of them were destroyed in the war like the old g5 branch, and some had to be abandoned due to issues such as climate change on the island and aging and decaying facilities and hardware that could not be repaired.
There was even a base that was completely explored by the enemy, and everyone knew about it, so they found another location.
Marineford's transcendent status comes from the fact that the Iron Triangle of the Maelstrom has never been conquered by anyone, nor has it undergone major changes. It has always stood tall in the sea day after day, year after year.
Therefore, it is not surprising that the Navy wants to build a G11 branch. After all, before the pirates were everywhere in the Great Pirate Age, the number of naval branches in the New World was not as small as it is now.
This was the best of times and the worst of times.
G11 is "new" for this era, but looking at the entire history of the navy, there was even a g20 branch.
But what does this have to do with Smoker
Stonobyl was a little confused.
The opponent is now just a branch colonel, and there is no hope of returning to the headquarters. Even if G11 costs a lot of money and takes time, it won't be Smoker's turn to take over, right
"What does Lieutenant General Canglong want to say?"
Smoker considered the gains and losses inside.
Can Ron help him up
What do you want to gain by wooing him
What impact will this have on yourself
In the past, Smoker's head was determined by his fists, so he was always a thorn in the eyes of the superiors and a navy gangster. Now Smoker's butt determines his head.
The perspective is different!
"The G11 branch is not expected to be completed until early next year. The reason why the marshal was not at all accurate in revealing the selection of the base director is certainly not because he cannot trust all the lieutenant generals here."
This is inevitable.
The current Lieutenant General of the headquarters, except for the two senior officers, Garp and He, the average age of the rest is 40 years old. It can be said that they are the backbone of the navy single-handedly promoted during the Warring States Period.
For these people, the Warring States Period is undoubtedly a hundred peace of mind.
Although he was angry about Vergo, he would never be suspicious of every lieutenant general.
"What does Lieutenant General Stornoby think is the reason why the Marshal has not spoken yet?"
"Probably... for balance?"
Stornobyl was able to become a lieutenant general because he also had a certain political sense: "The hawks and doves are evenly matched, and it is difficult to decide the winner. Originally, the Kapu faction remained neutral, and the marshal would choose one of us, but …”
"I killed you halfway, Lieutenant General Canglong."
As a man with two commanders, he is at the peak of his power in the navy, and his prestige is second only to the older generals and Garp and others as the most powerful general in the navy!
Even though the Assassination Force has suffered setbacks in the first battle and has been given a deadline to make corrections, everyone can see the development potential of the Assassination Force.
Their independence makes them inherently invincible!
Even the Warring States Period could not require them to forcibly obey the command of a certain general and ignore orders.
In the future, it may even develop into a behemoth that can overwhelm the hawks and doves and be second only to the marshal in status.
The small group of lieutenant generals in the headquarters has divided into so many factions with different views of justice, and thousands of middle- and lower-level officers are involved behind it. How to deal with the disputes between them is a dilemma for the Warring States Period. Understandable.
"Half right."
Ron smiled and said: "As long as the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, the Marshal is not the kind of mediocre person who misses opportunities because of scruples. Directly issuing orders and using authority to suppress all objections is what he does."
"That… "
Stornobyl frowned silently.
indeed.
Sengoku doesn't feel strong, but no one can question his firm belief.
As long as necessary, how could he care about the partisan fighting among the officers
As a marshal, who has the ability to fight against him
In the heart of the Warring States Period, no matter what you think, "I think it's okay" is enough.
In order to maintain the balance between the three major forces, isn't this the origin of those orders that made the soldiers feel ashamed
Therefore, Stornobyl had some vague guesses about the other half.
"I seem to understand!"
He smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I'm afraid in the Marshal's heart, none of us are suitable to serve as base commanders in the New World."
The new world, that chaotic sea area, is completely different from the "paradise" in the first half.
Large-scale top-level battles like before were not uncommon. In the ten years when the Yonko's position was firmly established, there were fights for three days and one fight for three days. It was more chaotic than your cat jumping on dominoes and messing around. Be complicated.
There are extremely high requirements for the militancy of officers and even soldiers!
When the old g5 was still there, Vergo's group of subordinates were called "pirates in navy skins", and sometimes they even ignored the orders of the headquarters and went their own way.
The hawkish officers are more radical than conservative, while the dove officers are mostly defensive in case something goes wrong. The most suitable candidate for the Garp faction cannot be mobilized without permission because of Ron's sudden rise, so...
Warring States has a headache!
Only the combination of these two factors can explain the reason for the indecision of the Warring States Period.
"Then... for example, if I am now a lieutenant general in my headquarters, what advantages do I have to win the position of base commander of the G11 branch?"
Smoker asked with burning eyes.
This is a good time to reach the top in one step!
Because the Warring States Period believes that none of the existing lieutenant generals can gain a firm foothold in the new world and maintain a base as large as G11 and (old) Wanguo.
"It's simple, because you are stupid enough!"
Ron replied with a smile.
Smoker's enthusiasm was immediately washed away by a basin of cold water, and he looked straight at Ron with a dull expression.
Am I enough... Hun
Is this a compliment? !
"That's it, I know."
Watching Stonobyl on the sidelines is a sight to behold.
"This is indeed Smoker's advantage!"
Youth is Smoker’s biggest advantage!
Because of his youth, his moldability is much higher than other lieutenant generals.
At the same time, because he is young, he has enough confidence to make mistakes.
What the new world needs is not a strong lieutenant general to guard it, but a young officer who is responsible, able to stand alone, enterprising, brave and adept at fighting, able to advance and retreat in a measured manner, and with a quick mind.
To put it simply, it is vitality!
A lifeless veteran can ensure that G11 does not have problems, but that is not in line with the Navy's current development needs, which urgently need to find another opportunity to break through the current situation.
As the New World War came to an end, not only did the navy encounter the most severe test in the era of great pirates, but it was also a major reshuffle for the new world.
Only Smoker who meets all the above needs is the most suitable candidate.
Of course, there is actually another equally suitable candidate.
Stornoberry looked at Ron.
That is Navy Soryu!
But he already held the position of base director of the G10 branch. No matter how independent he was, the Warring States Period did not dare to let him serve as a double base director on the basis of dual command.
"You are so old after all!"
He sighed silently: "The era belongs to you young people."
"Lieutenant General Stornoby's words are serious. You are less than half a century old this year, and you will have the opportunity to move forward in the future."
"I hope so."
Shaking his head, Stonobelli knew this was a comforting word.
Admiral, the need for strength is not the slightest, and he has no confidence to take on it.
"But the only problem is that you are just a colonel in Rogue Town now."
Ron said to Smoker who looked hesitant but confused: "When I finish handling the matters in the East China Sea, let's set off for the Grand Line."
Regardless of whether there is Luffy as his destined enemy, Ron feels that Smoker, a potential stock, cannot continue to be left in the East China Sea to develop freely.
If he doesn't fight, how can he leverage the authority of the ruler
Bang!
As soon as he finished speaking, the office door was pushed open with a bang, and a young pink-haired boy from Xiaojian fell to the ground. After screaming in pain, he raised his head and pressed his cheek with an embarrassed expression.
"I said I didn't hear anything. Do you believe me?"
Smoker: "..."
"K-Bi!!!"
Bang! !
The long smoke roared out and turned into a long fist of white smoke as tough as beef tendon. Kebi was wrapped in the fist and flew into the sky.