"Shut up, Kuzan!"
Before Kuzan could finish his words, Zhan Guo repeatedly stopped him. He could understand Kuzan's current mood, but in front of so many navy officers, there were some things he absolutely could not say.
Zhan Guo is a man who values reason over emotion. Having held a high position for many years, his biggest goal in life is to do his best to maintain peace in the world.
It sounds like a very empty and vague ideal.
However, Zhan Guo's identity gave him the weight to say such words, and he also possessed the strength and status to match his ideals.
The contradiction between Yoriichi Tsugakuni and the World Government has been completely exposed. Even their own Marine Headquarters has lost many top-level strongmen at the hands of Yoriichi Tsugakuni.
But even so, in order to keep the peace, Sengoku was still able to compromise with Tsugikuni Yoriichi.
No matter who takes over the Navy Headquarters, as long as he can protect more ordinary people, Zhan Guo can accept it no matter who it is.
Their naval headquarters has paid such a huge price to maintain a delicate balance with Tsugikuni Yoriichi and the new navy.
Zhan Guo will never allow anyone to break this tacit understanding, not even General Kuzan!
"marshal?!"
Kuzan, who was stopped, was also stunned, looking at Sengoku in disbelief. Tsugikuni Yoriichi had slashed through the Red Canyon with a single blow, burying thousands of the navy's elite forever in that sea; Tsugikuni Yoriichi had even killed the naval hero Garp and the commander-in-chief of the three armies, Sora.
Kuzan couldn't understand why Sengoku could still stand on the side of Tsugakuni Yoriichi.
Is the comradeship between Sengoku and Garp all fake?!
Although we haven't seen each other for some time, Kuzan is still the passionate young man.
Kuzan stood up quickly, gritted his teeth, and finally chose not to give up. His body suddenly disintegrated into thick ice fog, and a cool breeze suddenly blew over the port of Marinford.
“Ka-ka—”
The water vapor in the air condensed quickly, and crystal ice crystals formed on the eyebrows and beards of the sailors standing on the shore.
The generals behind Yunyi couldn't help but take a step back under the cold wind.
Sakaski, who had been watching coldly, suddenly raised his head and stepped forward to block Tsugikuni Yoriichi.
However, just as Sakaski was about to move, he saw Tsugikoku Yoriichi in front of him suddenly waved his hand, stopping Sakaski from moving further:
"It's okay, just let General Kuzan vent."
Amid the howling cold wind, Kuzan's figure suddenly appeared beside Tsugakuni Yoshiichi, holding an ice sword in his hand, and slashed directly at Tsugakuni Yoshiichi.
Kuzan's attack was extremely ferocious, but Tsugikoku Yoshiichi could not sense any killing intent from Kuzan.
after all
"You're so gentle Kuzan."
"With your mentality, how could you possibly kill me?!"
"If I want to avenge them, relying on this kind of determination is not enough!"
Ji Guoyuan glanced to the side, quickly stretched out his right hand, and unexpectedly, he was the first to arrive and grabbed Kuzan's neck.
“!!!”
Tsugakuin Yoshiichi's speed was so fast that even Kuzan was unable to react for a while. By the time Kuzan realized that Tsugakuin Yoshiichi was counterattacking, his throat had already been controlled by Tsugakuin Yoshiichi.
"Kuzan, you can challenge me anytime, anywhere if you want!"
"If you can defeat me, I'll give you the position of Admiral of the Navy!"
"If you want revenge, show me your determination!!!"
Tsugikoku Yoshiichi unleashed a powerful blow, his hand, shrouded in Conqueror's Haki, grabbed Kuzan and slammed him to the ground. With Kuzan's throat grasped by Tsugikoku Yoshiichi, he had no way of escaping by transforming into an element.
“BOOM!!!!!!”
A loud roar sounded on the coast of Marinford, and the explosion like thunder quickly spread throughout the island. As Kuzan's body was smashed into the ground, everyone could feel the island tremble slightly. After a few seconds, the shock gradually subsided.
In front of Tsugikuni Yoshiichi, there is no trace of Kuzan anymore, only a bottomless pit is left.
Kuzan was already seriously injured, and after being hit by Guoyuan one after another, the wound that had just shown signs of healing was torn apart again. At the bottom of the pit, Kuzan was lying in a pool of blood. He tried to raise his head and look towards the cave entrance above, but after struggling for a while, Kuzan felt dizzy, his head tilted, and he fainted.
On land, the violent aura subsided. Ji Guoyuan waved to the soldiers behind him and ordered:
"Send General Kuzan to the hospital."
"Everyone else, go back and sort out the roster of your troops and get a good rest tonight."
"After a night of rest, I have something to announce at the auditorium meeting tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock."
Ji Guoyuanyi lowered his head slightly and looked at Kuzan who had lost consciousness and fallen into a coma at the bottom of the pit. Then he led Yixiao and others away.
After Guo Yuanyi left, Sakaski, Borsalino and others gathered at the cave entrance one after another and looked at Kuzan at the bottom of the pit. They had puzzled expressions on their faces, and no one knew what they were thinking.
The task of arranging accommodation for Jiguo Yuanyi and others fell into the hands of Major General Brannew.
He was originally the adjutant of Zhan Guo. Although Zhan Guo was forced to abdicate, he still hoped that the navy he favored could shine in the headquarters.
Although Branny is not very capable, he is meticulous in his work. Having served as Sengoku's adjutant for so many years, he has experience in handling many things. Sengoku hopes that Branny can continue to assist Tsugakuni Yoshiichi and hopes that Branny's experience can help Tsugakuni Yoshiichi manage the Naval Headquarters well.
Although Yoshikazu Tsugakuni himself is the leader of the new navy, the size of the new navy is completely different from that of the Naval Headquarters, and there are complex factions within the Naval Headquarters. It does not mean that Yoshikazu Tsugakuni can pass on power just by becoming the top leader.
If your subordinates really don't obey you, there are ten thousand ways to prevent the "leaders" from doing what they want to do.
Even if Tsugikuni Yoriichi formulated a "perfect" policy, those below him who wanted to go against it only needed to implement Yoriichi's policy 120% to turn the original good policy into a bad one.
Zhan Guo has seen too many of these things. He doesn't want Ji Guoyuan to fall into a trap, and he doesn't want the headquarters of the navy to fall into meaningless internal friction.
Information flowed very quickly among the headquarters navy, and the news that Kuzan had taken action against the trusted navy marshal quickly spread throughout Marinford.
If you say that there is no one behind this matter, I am afraid no one will believe it.
Public opinion portrayed Kuzan as a righteous general who was willing to fight his superiors to avenge his subordinates. The news that Tsugikuni Yoriichi had killed Garp, Sora, and others was only spread within a small circle; however, everyone knew that Tsugikuni Yoriichi had severely damaged Kuzan in the Crimson Canyon and killed the vanguard of the headquarters.
As public opinion spread, there was even a "rumor" that Yoriichi Tsugikuni killed Garp and Sora.
For a moment, the entire naval headquarters was shrouded in a shadow.
The impact of Kuniyoshi's return to the Naval Headquarters has instead caused signs of division in the Navy.
When all this happened, Ji Guoyuan was unaware of it.
On the night when the warship Dawn arrived at Marineford, Yoriichi Tsugakuni appeared in front of Zephyr's mansion.
Zephyr did not show up at all during the transfer of power. After knowing that Tsugakuni Yoriichi, Sengoku and others had returned to the island, Zephyr returned to his home and stayed indoors.
After a busy day, Jigoku Yoshiichi also planned to visit Zefa.
He knew that Zefa was deliberately avoiding him, but as a disciple under Zefa's care, Tsugakuin Yoichi also needed to take the initiative to visit Zefa.
Although Zephyr did not help Yoriichi Tsugakuin much in his growth, Yoriichi is still grateful for Zephyr's various promotions to him back then.
If it weren't for Zephyr, Tsugakuni Yoriichi might not have chosen to join the navy. Perhaps after a few years of disguise and silence, Tsugakuni Yoriichi would have found an opportunity to leave the navy headquarters.
Either take your own risks or find a peaceful and secluded place to continue your life.
Zephyr, Garp and others who have ideals also have a great influence on Yuichiro Tsugakuin.
The moon is high in the sky.
The cold moonlight shone down, and the residential area of Marinford was quiet, with only the chirping of insects coming from the grass.
Yoshikazu Tsugakuin stopped in front of Zefa's door, raised his hand several times to knock, but still put his hand down hesitantly.
Zephyr doesn't know how to face Yoriichi Tsugakuin, and Yoriichi Tsugakuin doesn't know how to face Zephyr either.
Becoming the Admiral of the Navy in this way is definitely not what Zephyr wants to see.
Moreover, no matter what the reason was, Garp, Zephyr's comrade-in-arms who had been with him for decades, eventually died at the hands of Tsugakuin Yoriichi.
After hesitating for a long time in front of Zefa's door, Yunyi finally sighed and prepared to turn around and leave.
"squeak--"
At this moment, the door of Zefa's house suddenly opened a crack, and Zefa with a gloomy and complicated expression appeared behind the door. He raised his eyes and looked at Ji Guoyuan outside the door:
"That's really not like you! Come in."
Zefa looked at Tsugikuni Yoriichi for a moment, then opened the door and spoke to Yoriichi.
"Teacher Zefa"
"Sorry to bother you then."
When the master and disciple met, Tsugikoku Yoriichi and Zefa became much more unfamiliar than before. As the practice said, Tsugikoku Yoriichi at this time was a little different from the decisive person he used to be.
Tea room.
The sound of trickling water came into the room, and the frightened deer in the yard gently tapped the stone slabs under the action of the water, making a rhythmic "tapping" sound.
Under the moonlight, Jiguo Yuanyi and Zefa sat on their knees in front of the tea table. Zefa, who always preferred drinking wine to drinking tea, was fiddling with the tea set meticulously today and silently brewed tea for Jiguo Yuanyi.
From outside, one could only see the vague black shadows of Kuniyoshi and Zephyr in the tea room.
Zefa and Jiguo Yuanyi were silent for a long time. Finally, it was Zefa who broke the silence first:
"Garp's Corpse"
The relationship between Zephyr and Garp is indeed very deep. As soon as Zephyr opened his mouth, he asked about Garp.
"I've already had him collected on the Island of Origin. He'll be brought to Marinford for burial soon."
Jiguo Yuanyi knew what Zefa was going to ask and immediately responded.
“The Island of Beginnings.”
Although it was the first time that Zephyr heard the name of the island from Yoriichi Tsugikuni's mouth, he could also guess that the starting island Yoriichi mentioned was the place where Garp fell.
"A great name"
"What are you going to do with those old guys like Zhan Guo and He?"
Zephyr's second question was about former Navy Admirals Sengoku and Tsuru. Now that Garp is dead, Sengoku and Tsuru are his closest comrades.
"They are both very experienced and in their sixties or seventies, which is the right age for striving."
"I hope they can teach the young instructors how to be an excellent Marine as their staff."
Facing Zefa, Tsugakuin Yoichiro didn't hide anything and answered directly.
"Sixty or seventy years old, is it the right age to strive for success?"
"You are so inconsiderate to the elderly, kid."
Hearing this, Zefa shook his head, sighed, and continued to ask:
"Sakaski, Borsalino, Kuzan, where are the three of them?"
"I heard that Kuzan attacked you when you went to the island?"
Although Zefa had been staying indoors today, he had heard about what happened on the island. His third question was about the original three admirals.
"Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji, these three admirals are indispensable and important forces for our Marine Headquarters."
"After the New World War, our headquarters' fleet was reduced, and we need these three masters to continue to be active at sea and maintain peace in the world."
"I plan to send Aokiji to the East China Sea."
"Send Borsalino to the South Seas."
"Let Sakaski swim quickly in the first half of the Grand Line."
"It's a waste to have such a powerful force sitting in the Marine Headquarters! Isn't it?"
Originally, the main purpose of the three admirals of the navy sitting in the navy headquarters was actually to protect the Celestial Dragons in the holy land.
But for national reasons, since they have already moved into the Marine Headquarters, why should the three major groups continue to hide in the headquarters?
"Exiled?"
In the end, Zefa saw through the deeper intentions of Yoshikazu Tsugakuko and pointed it out directly.
“Make the best use of everything.”
"They are strong, have integrity, and can take on greater responsibilities."
Tsugikuni Yoshiichi shook his head and explained that letting the three admirals of the navy leave the headquarters to suppress the four seas was actually a means of delegating power.
Although Borsalino appears lazy, he is actually very smart; although the relationship between Kuzan and Tsugikuni Yoriichi has reached a freezing point, this guy is upright and enthusiastic, and Yoriichi is very confident in him to suppress the East China Sea.
Moreover, the East China Sea is Garp's hometown, but this also gives Kuzan some time to sort out his emotions and remember his teacher.
As for Sakaski, this guy is a bit extreme. If he is placed in the first half of the Grand Line, I can still control him, but it is better to let him go to the four seas.
Zefa did not say anything more to Jiguo Yuanyi about this matter. Although he did not hear Jiguo Yuanyi's arrangements for the North Sea and the West Sea, from Zefa's point of view, he felt much more relieved after learning about Jiguo Yuanyi's subsequent series of arrangements.
The fact that he did not completely abandon the generals of the headquarters shows that Yoriichi Tsugakuni really wanted to take the Marine Headquarters into his own power, and that is enough.
Under the moonlight, Zefa and Jiguo drank tea silently without discussing military affairs.
Although there was no other communication, the knot between Tsugikuni Yoriichi and Zephyr was loosened a lot.
(End of this chapter)
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