"Bear boy!!"
Seeing the bear walk into the room and sit on the stool beside the bed, the look of realization in Ginny's eyes disappeared, and was replaced by deep surprise. After a low cry of joy, Ginny couldn't suppress the joy in her heart and threw herself directly into the bear's arms.
If everything happening before her eyes was a dream, Ginny would be willing to stay in such a dream forever.
"Ginny."
Ginny's warm and friendly behavior surprised the bear. After a moment of surprise, the bear gently patted Ginny's back and said softly, "Sorry, Ginny, I'm late."
"But it's okay. I have already solved everything."
"Take some time to recuperate and forget everything that happened before."
The bear's paw rested on the thinly dressed Ginny, feeling the warmth coming from her body and breathing in the familiar scent of the bear.
It was not until now that Ginny realized that everything happening before her eyes was not a dream, but real reality.
Ginny slowly raised her head, glanced at the gentle bear, buried her head in the bear's arms, and hugged the bear tightly. This was the first time the bear saw Ginny behave like this. In his impression, Ginny had always been an extremely strong woman.
This impression had been deeply engraved in Bear's mind since he first saw Ginny in his childhood.
But the simple-minded bear didn't understand that Ginny was not as strong as he imagined. She was strong because she had no one to rely on and could only rely on herself.
But now it’s different
Warm sunlight filtered through the window cracks into the room, illuminating Ginny and Bear, and then casting two shadows on the floor of the room.
The door was slightly closed. Outside the room, Mihawk, who had also heard the noise and was about to come to check the situation, walked to the door and saw the man and woman hugging each other in the room through the crack in the door, and stopped.
With a faint smile on his face, he turned and left, leaving Xiong and Ginny with their own space and time.
"What?!"
"Did the Celestial Dragons die in the South China Sea?"
"The murderer is Jorakol Mihawk?!!"
Brannew, in a hurry, pushed open the door of Zhan Guo's office with an anxious look on his face and reported to Zhan Guo the news of the assassination of the Celestial Dragon.
Kuma and Mihawk didn't kill many people that day. After rescuing Ginny, they only took action to deal with some CP6 who were loyal to the Celestial Dragons and tried to block their way. As for the others, they ignored them.
Xiong was kind-hearted by nature and did not take his anger out on others after rescuing Ginny; as for Mihawk, it was simply because he had no interest in attacking the weak.
Hearing such bad news early in the morning, Zhan Guo, who had just woken up, immediately became alert at this moment. Of course, he couldn't feel "refreshed" at all.
"What's going on?"
"Why did the Celestial Dragons appear in the South China Sea?"
When Zhan Guo asked this question, he realized that there seemed to be something wrong with his question.
It is not strange that the Celestial Dragons would appear in the South China Sea. In other words, the whole world belongs to the Celestial Dragons. No matter where the Celestial Dragons appear, it is not something that he, the Navy Marshal, should be concerned about.
"Joracol Mihawk, isn't that guy Tsugikoku Yoriichi's man?"
"Why did he appear in the South China Sea?!"
Zhan Guo's tone changed, he suppressed the shock and anger in his heart, and asked Brannew in a deep voice.
“This matter.”
"It's related to the World Government's secret operations."
"This is the relevant report provided by Vice Admiral Tianzheng, Chief of the Criminal Investigation Section of the Naval Headquarters. Please review it."
Brannew didn't explain much. He had just received the news of the assassination of the Celestial Dragon this morning and didn't know much about it.
"Tianzheng?!"
Zhan Guo was also a little surprised when he heard the name mentioned by Branny.
The Naval Criminal Investigation Division, whose primary responsibility is to enforce discipline within the Navy, holds considerable power and a vast intelligence reach, spanning the globe.
After all, to correct the military discipline issues of the entire navy, strong intelligence capabilities are essential.
But in principle, the Navy Headquarters' criminal investigation textbooks shouldn't have clearly stated the situation of the Celestial Dragons.
Did the Criminal Investigation Division stumble upon this while gathering intelligence? Or...
In just a moment, Zhan Guo had many guesses in his mind, but Zhan Guo did not say much, but quickly took the report handed over by Branny.
I flipped through it quickly.
The report provided by the Tianzheng Department was quite detailed. It clearly explained what kind of ship the Tianlong people were riding on and which government officials were on board.
Even the reasons why the world government ships appeared in the South China Sea and their purpose were clearly investigated.
"Saint Jacob Bernini"
"Captain of the Eastern Army, Ginny."
"One of the survivors of the God Valley Incident, and a childhood friend and partner of the current Shichibukai, Bartholomew Kuma."
"This is actually a 'big shot' involved in the opposition of both the Revolutionary Army and the New Navy."
"How could those idiots of the World Government rashly take action against such a person?!"
"And after their success, why would they be so foolish as to remain in the South China Sea? Why not rush to Judicial Island? Why not return to the Holy Land?"
The report provided by Tianzheng not only provided the tactical goals of the Celestial Dragons and CP6, but also conducted a detailed investigation of the "movement trajectory" of the ship before it was attacked.
Zhan Guo was very satisfied with Tian Zheng's strong ability to get things done, but the content presented in the report made Zhan Guo very annoyed.
He couldn't understand why the World Government would be so reckless as to act against such a sensitive person.
What’s even more terrible is that the Celestial Dragons actually got personally involved in this matter.
Haven't these pigs who only eat, drink and have fun learned their lesson yet?
Why not stay in the holy land and gain weight instead of wandering around?!
The sacred cloak surrounding the Celestial Dragons had long been removed by Yoshikazu Tsugumi himself.
With such a "pioneer", the Tianlong people can no longer sit back and relax when traveling.
It is hard to say whether there will be someone as bold as Yoriichi Tsugikuni who will target the Celestial Dragons.
For some things, starting from 0 to 1 is the most difficult, but once you have that 1
The more Zhan Guo thought about it, the angrier he became. After reading the report, he punched the solid wooden desk, making a dull "bang" sound.
Brannew lowered his head slightly, his eyes on his nose and his nose on his heart.
After Marshal Zhan Guo's breathing became smoother, he asked softly, "Marshal, what should we do next?"
what to do?
This is a big problem.
"It wasn't just Dracule Mihawk who attacked the Celestial Dragons. Bartholomew Kuma, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, was also involved."
Branny reminded carefully, and when Zhan Guo heard the news, he couldn't help but twitch his face slightly.
"Where is he now?!"
Zhan Guo asked Branny beside him. The report provided by Tian Zheng did not indicate the whereabouts of Xiong and the others after they took Ginny away.
It seems that Tianzheng has not found the relevant information.
"I'll arrange for someone to check right away."
Upon hearing this, Brannew turned around and was about to leave the office when he heard faint footsteps coming from the corridor outside the office.
Both Zhan Guo and Branny noticed something, and they shut their mouths tacitly and turned to look towards the door.
Soon, CP9 Commander Spandane appeared at the office door with a reckless gait. He knocked hard on the half-open door, poked his head inside, and asked Zhan Guo with a grin:
"Marshal of the Warring States Period?"
"Hehe, is it convenient?"
"I have the latest orders from the Five Elders!"
Spandine has been marginalized since his poor performance in the O'Hara incident. The Five Elders casually sent Spandine to the Marine Headquarters as a thorn in their side, and he has been troubled in the Marine Headquarters in recent years.
Zhan Guo and Branny didn't have a good impression of Spandine, but due to his status, they still had to give him the face he deserved.
Because Spandine is in the Marine Headquarters, he does not represent himself, but the World Government and the Five Elders.
"That's convenient. Commander Spandine, please come in."
"What are the instructions from above? As long as we can cooperate, we will do our best."
Zhan Guo's words were very smooth. Normally, the navy should unconditionally obey the orders of the World Government and the Five Elders, but when Zhan Guo said this, he actually left himself some room for maneuver.
It can be seen that he is not impressed by Spandine, the "spokesperson for the Five Elder Stars".
Although Spandine could not be called wise, he was not stupid either. He understood the implication of Zhan Guo's words, but he did not dwell on the words at this time. Instead, after hearing Zhan Guo's words, he slowly walked into the office.
He came to Zhan Guo's desk, straightened his collar, and relayed the Five Elders' orders in a slightly flattering manner: "Haha, Marshal Zhan Guo."
"The Five Elders order the navy to launch a demon-killing order against the Kingdom of Solbe!"
"Bartholomew Kuma has been expelled from the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"
"As the Kingdom of Solbe, harboring important criminals of the World Government, must be completely destroyed!"
"We must let the people of the world know what the consequences of resisting the World Government are!"
"Marshal Sengoku, this is the common will of the Five Elders, the Celestial Dragons, and the rulers of the member nations of the World Government!"
As he spoke, Spandine rummaged in his pocket and actually pulled out a document, which even had the personal signature of the World Government's Chief of Staff, Kong Gang.
"The Demon-Slaying Order?!" Issuing the Demon-Slaying Order is a big deal.
Over the years, every time the Demon Slayer Order was issued, it could be said to be a "turning point in history." The people and countries that enjoyed the benefits of the Demon Slayer Order were the kind that would shake the rule of the World Government.
Launching a demon-killing order against a small country in the South China Sea was something Branny had not anticipated.
"The Kingdom of Solbe?!"
Brannew was surprised about the Demon Killing Order, but Zhan Guo heard a familiar name from Spandine.
He glanced at the information provided by Tianzheng, glanced at the life trajectories of Ginny and Xiong, and then combined it with the information revealed in Spandine's words.
Everything that is happening right now fits together.
"Did Mihawk and Kuma go to the Kingdom of Solbe after they left with Ginny?!"
"Maybe they are still in the Kingdom of Solbe!"
Zhan Guo guessed the truth of the matter and realized that a head-on confrontation with the new navy was probably unavoidable.
The Five Elders did not pass on orders privately by phone.
The Navy has no room for refusal and no right to refuse this matter!
"Okay, I'll arrange it as soon as possible."
Zhan Guo agreed readily and waved his hand.
However, after hearing what Zhan Guo said, Spandine did not leave, but looked at Zhan Guo with a smile on his face, as if waiting for something.
Under Spandine's expectant gaze, Zhan Guo couldn't help but frown. After a moment's hesitation, he opened a locked drawer in his desk, pulled out a golden Den Den Mushi, and handed it to Spandine.
The golden Den Den Mushi that launched the Demon Slayer Order symbolized absolute power and absolute strength. As soon as he got the Den Den Mushi, Spandane bowed slightly to Marshal Zhan Guo and said excitedly:
"Thank you, Marshal Zhan Guo. I'll be busy now."
"Please notify me as soon as the navy is assembled!"
Spandine is addicted to power. His position seems to allow him to bully the navy and do whatever he wants. However, in the world, Spandine, who can only mobilize a thousand CP9s, is not on the same level of power as the Navy Marshal.
If Zhan Guo gave him face by calling him commander, and slapped him twice without giving him face, the Five Elders probably wouldn't say anything.
Spandane is clear about his own identity and can position himself correctly in front of Zhan Guo. This is his advantage.
After Spandine left, Brannew's mouth twitched slightly, his heart filled with worry:
"Marshal, the Kingdom of Solbe. I remember it was..."
"Isn't issuing a demon-killing order against that place a declaration of war against the New Navy?"
Upon hearing this, Zhan Guo did not respond. He stood up with a gloomy expression, walked to the window, and thought hard.
This is probably the world government taking advantage of the situation.
If Mihawk, who killed the Celestial Dragons, was on that island, and if the leader of the Revolutionary Army captured by the World Government was also on that island, then issuing the Demon Slaying Order would be justified in the eyes of the member states and the Celestial Dragons.
Isn't your navy trying to conserve its strength and not directly confront Tsugikuni Yoriichi's new navy? Then use this method to force the navy to take action.
The orders have been issued. Even if you, Zhan Guo, are the Admiral of the Navy, if you directly oppose the order, even if we consider the impact, we will not take you down immediately. We will wait until the Five Elders have found a new candidate for the Marshal and then we will take you down first.
For the Warring States period, this warrant was an absolutely unsolvable conspiracy.
but
Is it true that there were no countermeasures in the Warring States Period?
Yes, but for the grassroots soldiers, this demon-killing order will be a real disaster.
"Let me think about it. It was during that high-level meeting of the Navy."
"Which lieutenant generals are more inclined towards the Five Elders?"
Zhan Guo stood by the window, looking out silently, rubbing his temples gently, thinking.
Brannew, who was standing behind him, saw that Marshal Zhan Guo was a little "uneasy", so he quietly left the office and helped close the door.
“Beep, beep, beep—”
A sharp alarm sounded at the Marineford Naval Port. Some naval officers who had received orders from their superiors gathered their subordinates, boarded the large warships of the headquarters, and left the port one after another.
In front of a window somewhere in the headquarters building, Tian Zheng, wearing a pair of black sunglasses and with a neatly slicked-back hair, looked through the window quietly at the navy gathering at the naval port to go out to sea.
Looking at the warships with their sails raised, revealing their team numbers, Tianzheng silently memorized them in his heart.
New world, all nations.
Tsugikoku Yoshiichi slowly put down the Den Den Mushi receiver, stood up and walked to the window, looking at the construction site of the Naval Academy in the distance, a little absent-minded.
"Has this day finally arrived?"
"People like us are bound to be stained with the blood of our former colleagues."
After standing quietly by the window for a long time, Jiguo Yuanyi finally sighed lightly, turned around and left the office.
After Kuniyoshi learned about the dispatch situation of the Navy Headquarters through some channel, he couldn't help feeling depressed and went to the beach to get some fresh air.
The sea breeze was gentle, and the air was filled with the aroma of cream.
As Ji Guoyuan strolled on the soft beach, the depression and anxiety in his heart finally dissipated a little.
After walking alone for a long time, Tsugikoku Yoshiichi seemed to see something interesting and looked into the distance.
On the distant beach, a little green-haired boy who was facing the waves, holding a wooden sword and practicing swordsmanship in the air attracted the attention of Yoriichi Tsugikuni.
(End of this chapter)
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