Navy Headquarters
A high-level meeting of the navy was in full swing.
Admiral, three generals, and elite lieutenant generals.
Almost all the mainstays of this generation of navy were present, with magnificent momentum. Just sitting there, it seemed as if there was an invisible aura spreading.
"Everyone..."
The convention of the meeting began with Marshal Warring States' speech: "The internal purge of the Navy has been completed, and a total of three major generals, five brigadiers, thirty-six school-level officers, fifty-two lieutenants, non-commissioned officers and soldiers have been arrested, totaling five hundred and twenty Three people were tried by a military court, and 320 of them were sentenced to death, while the rest were all imprisoned in Impel Down City..."
"How should I put it... I feel a little heartbroken and a little happy at the same time... "
Marshal Warring States put his hands behind his back and scanned the audience with serious eyes: "The result is much better than I expected. The short-term pain is to bring greater victory in the future. Only when there are no more damned people inside to smear the image of the navy, If we hold back, we can use the powerful force we can gather to destroy all pirates!"
There was applause at the scene, but it soon stopped at Sengoku's signal.
"Now that the purge has come to an end, other things will have to be put on the agenda..."
Sengoku put his hands on the conference table and said in an extremely firm tone: "The abolition plan of the 'Shichibukai' was a decision made by me and Commander-in-Chief Kong after discussing it! Of course, we also have They were relieved, and although they were a little reluctant, after putting forward certain conditions, they finally agreed to us executing this plan secretly."
"Secret execution?"
Akainu, who was sitting first on the left side of Sengoku, frowned and asked, "What do you mean? Are they unwilling to help?"
Sengoku sighed: "Yes, and we can't even publicly admit that we have this abolition plan."
"What do those guys from Wulaoxing think of the navy?"
Akainu clenched his right hand into a fist, with veins bulging on his forehead: "Are you shirking responsibility and afraid that those criminals will point the finger at the World Government!?"
Next to him, Garp slapped his nose and said: "Ah... It seems that it is not the five hundred people who were arrested who are holding back, but those bastards from Wulaoxing..."
This sentence is too sensitive, and only Garp dares to say it so openly and without any scruples.
However, after saying this, he was afraid of causing trouble to Warring States, so Garp waved his hands insincerely: "Everyone, just pretend that you didn't hear anything just now."
Anyone who can hold a meeting here will already be aware of Garp's bad temper.
Everyone pretended that nothing was wrong and continued the meeting.
"What a headache, Marshal of the Warring States Period..."
Wearing sunglasses and a wretched look, Kizaru spread his hands in embarrassment: "You are obviously doing things that are beneficial to their rule, but you don't get support... In other words, we need to find a suitable reason before we can attack the 'Shichibukai' 'Do it?"
Warring States nodded: "It is also possible to directly assassinate the Shichibukai, but the identity of a person with that ability can easily be exposed, causing other Shichibukai to be vigilant and counterattack. So for now, the only way to do this is to have the conclusive and unforgivable information in their hands. Only if there is evidence of guilt, our navy can take action."
"Wouldn't that be easy?"
General Aokiji, who was sitting next to Garp, tapped the table with his right hand: "Except for Hawkeye, every one of those guys is guilty of many crimes. If you want to take action, you can find evidence of any crime, right?"
"That's why we accepted the World Government's proposal."
The Warring States Marshal clasped his hands behind his back and shouted loudly: "For the sake of justice, there is no way to make trouble, but at present, generals cannot be dispatched casually to prevent the Shichibukai from being alert, and to prevent those guys in the New World from taking the opportunity to cause trouble! Everyone, please have you understood!?"
"yes!!!"
"Then, it's time..."
Sengoku glanced at Garp, who nodded in understanding and handed Sengoku a piece of senbei.
…
Sengoku held the senbei in his hand and looked confused.
After a long time, he realized what he was doing. He threw the senbei on the table angrily and yelled, "Damn Garp! How dare you steal the senbei during the meeting!?"
"well?"
Garp scratched his head inexplicably: "The look you gave me just now, didn't you want me to give you a piece of senbei?"
"The devil wants to eat your food!"
Warring States had completely convinced this bad old man and said angrily: "Secret treasure! The 'secret treasure of justice' you once said! It's time for him to take action!"
"Oh! You're talking about that boy!"
Garp laughed loudly, patted the Warring States Marshal on the shoulder and said: "Can't you just say it!? I have asked that boy's subordinates to bring back the new commission! The reason... is the purge activity His merits are outstanding, so he was promoted to Major General. Since he is a Major General, of course he cannot stay around and must go to the Grand Route, hahaha... "
Loud laughter spread throughout the conference room.
A group of lieutenant generals covered their ears with helpless expressions.
The "Secret Treasure of Justice" has long been spread among the top brass of the Navy. Although Garp did not clearly state who that person was, everyone had some guesses.
After all, the only brigadier general in the world who can be personally issued a commission by Garp is Saitama of Rogue Town.
Even if it's not him, he must be special.
…
The next meeting continues.
And Dasqi's ship has also left the navy headquarters and started heading towards Rogge Town.
The ship was loaded with things. In addition to the Navy's letter of commission, there were also a lot of gifts and specialties that Tashiki bought for Saitama.
"Fur..."
On the deck, a silver-haired man holding two cigars stood next to Dasqi: "It seems that you like your commander very much, Dasqi."
Smoke billows.
He is the Smoker that the Navy Headquarters is preparing to send to Rog Town to replace Saitama.
After not seeing each other for ten years, he has become much calmer.
After experiencing that tragic defeat that almost cost him his life, Smoker has been fighting pirates in the New World these years, and was only recently transferred back.
"Yes! Brigadier Smoker!"
Daschi pushed up his glasses and smiled: "Mr. Saitama is a very good and reliable hero!"
"Saitama... yes..."
Smoker took a deep breath of his cigar, and his memory returned to ten years ago: "Thanks to him, I saved my life..."
But what Smoker didn't say was that he was actually unwilling to be transferred back to the East China Sea from the New World, because a peaceful environment would only make people less likely to exercise.
But since it’s Saitama, there’s no other way…
Have to admit.
Even now that he has become stronger, he is still a more reliable justice than himself...
…
In this way, about a month passed.
Dasqi's warship finally returned to Rogge Town.
Saitama was still sitting at the gate of the branch base, basking in the sun and reading the newspaper, when Taschi rushed back without notice.
"Mr. Saitama!!!"
The moment he saw Saitama, Daschi rushed over with a red face and hugged Saitama's arm: "I'm back! Long time no see, Mr. Saitama!"
Saitama was still scratching his head in confusion.
Smoker, who was following behind, suddenly felt a pain in his heart for some reason.
It feels like something has been taken away...
(End of chapter)