Yixiao took Jinbei's report seriously. In Yixiao's opinion, the new navy has reached this point, and the real threat it faces is not from outside, but from within.
When the new navy was first established, Tsuchikuni Yuichiro and his founding team were still able to exert strong control over the new navy.
However, as the new navy grew bigger and bigger, many things were gradually out of their control.
Otherwise, why do they say "the strongest fortress is always breached from within"?
Even if the new navy is led by someone like Yoriichi Tsugakuni, it still cannot take care of every detail.
Jinbe's recorded battle report was quickly sent to Tsugikuni Yoriichi's office.
The arrival of Yixiao's attendant also surprised Yuanyi somewhat, because he and Yixiao had just parted not long ago.
When it comes to training, the effect of training by one person is ultimately not very good. However, in the entire new navy, there are only two people who are qualified to be sparring partners for Yuichiro Tsugakuin.
Yoriichi had just taken a shower and changed his clothes when he learned what happened on Fishman Island.
“Knock knock.”
On the desk, the answering machine had already finished reporting Jinbe's battle report. Yunyi sat on the chair, tapping the table lightly with his fingers, frowning slightly, thinking silently.
The aide-de-camp smiled and stood quietly in front of the desk, his body straight.
The oppressive feeling that Tsugikoku Yoshiichi inadvertently exuded made the young attendant feel at a loss for a moment.
Most of the time, Yunyi presented himself to his subordinates as a gentle and approachable person. He gave people the feeling of being like the sun in winter, warm and gentle.
But Yunyi's success is ultimately determined by his combat prowess, and he has been in a high position for many years, so he inevitably has the aura of a superior, which is inadvertently exuded when he is not aware of it.
"Is there anything Yixiao wants you to tell me?"
"What did he think after hearing Jinbei's battle report?"
After a long pause, Yoriichi asked the aide-de-camp standing before him. In name only, Tsugikuni Yoriichi was now the new Navy's Commander-in-Chief, a symbolic figure. But Yoriichi was well aware of the potential problems that a personal legend could pose for an organization.
In order to reduce his own influence, Yoriichi also gave considerable power to his partners who had founded the new navy together.
Jinbe's current direct supervisor is Yixiao. Regarding the matter of Fishman Island, Yunyi doesn't want to say anything more without going through Yixiao.
Yixiao's opinion is still very important to Yunyi.
"Mr. Yixiao"
The attendant was stunned for a moment when he suddenly heard Yunyi's question. Before he came, Mr. Yixiao didn't seem to ask him to help convey anything.
But after hesitating for a few seconds, the attendant suddenly had an idea and bowed to Ji Guoyuan, then reported:
"We cannot ignore the potential threat of pirates, nor can we ignore our fallen comrades. But at the same time, we also need to constantly reflect on our own actions and whether they are worthy of the name we bear and the people who have high hopes for us!"
"Mr. Jiguo, these are Mr. Yixiao's original words."
The young lieutenant's mind worked very quickly and his memory was very good. He could even repeat Yixiao's words exactly as they were.
Hearing this, Yunyi nodded slightly, put his hands together on the table, and suddenly asked the young lieutenant:
"So what do you think about this matter?"
"Officer Virgo, tell me what you think!"
The attendant officer under Yixiao standing in front of Ji Guoyuan at this time was Vergo!
Vergo has been working diligently since joining the new navy, but in terms of performance, he is the most outstanding one among that group of recruits.
He is disciplined, serious, smart, and talented. Apart from the fact that he occasionally gets food on his face and acts a bit silly, Vergo himself is the definition of "excellent navy".
Such an "excellent navy" naturally stood out quickly from the many recruits and became one of the talent reserves that their new navy vigorously cultivated.
Yixiao likes Virgo very much, and it was also Yixiao who promoted Virgo to this position!
Jiguo Yuanyi did not object to Yixiao's decision. In fact, Jiguo Yuanyi had recognized Vergo a long time ago, but for Yuanyi now, Vergo did not do anything out of line, and Yuanyi could tolerate such a person.
Although Vergo was born into the Don Quixote family, he was sent to the navy by Doflamingo as a spy in his youth. His resume, on the surface, seems quite clean.
Even the new navy couldn't find out his background.
Until Vergo actually does something out of the ordinary, Yoriichi Tsugikuni will not touch him.
Is an "open" spy worth getting rid of for Yoriichi?!
Therefore, at this time, Tsugakuin Yoshiichi would not treat Vergo differently. He even hinted at his intention to appreciate and promote him.
For such a matter, the fact that Yunyi would ask for the opinion of a lieutenant like Vergo was an obvious sign of promotion.
Sure enough, when Vergo heard Yunyi's question, his breathing stagnated. He quickly raised his head and looked at Yunyi in surprise. Then he quickly adjusted his mood, straightened his body, and politely refused:
"Report, this is a major matter that Mr. Yixiao and Mr. Jiguo should consider. I am only a lieutenant and dare not express any opinions on Major General Jinbei's battle report!"
This is where Virgo's cleverness lies. It is not easy to be appreciated by Yixiao and reach this position.
Vergo was so honest and sweet-talking that even someone like Yunyi couldn't help but smile and point at the Den Den Mushi on the table and say:
"Go ahead."
"Everyone who is qualified to become an admiral's aide-de-camp is the one with the greatest potential to be a commander in our new navy."
"One day, you young people will be in key positions."
"This is the stage and opportunity for you to shine."
Vergo heard what Tsugakuni Yoshiichi said and looked at Tsugakuni Yoshiichi's face, which was younger than his own, but for a moment he didn't feel any sense of incongruity at all.
To Vergo, such condescending words coming from Yunyi's mouth seemed like a matter of course.
Since Tsugikoku Yoshiichi has already said so, Vergo naturally has to "obey the order".
In fact, on the way here, Vergo had already thought about this matter carefully. He was also wondering why Yixiao took the battle report from Fishman Island so seriously, so seriously that he had to tell Yoshiichi Tsugikuni.
During the time he served as an aide-de-camp under Yixiao, he witnessed with his own eyes how powerful Yixiao was. For many matters that he considered important, Yixiao did not even need to ask for Yunyi's opinion and could make decisions with just his word.
After thinking for so long, Virgo thought he had grasped the key point.
In fact, Yixiao's words have already expressed his thoughts and concerns.
"Based on the intelligence we've received so far, the Red Hair Pirates, the Seven Warlords of the Sea, have already landed on Fishman Island."
"Just as Mr. Yixiao worried, we need to be prepared for a major battle with them."
"I'm afraid we won't be able to rely on Major General Jinbe and his subordinates."
"We need to send backup."
"For us, the new navy, we should avoid conflicts with the Red Hair Pirates if possible."
"While it's true that they are pirates, judging by their actions during the first half of the Grand Line, they shouldn't conflict with the interests of our new navy."
This time the conflict
"The fault lies with us!"
Vergo's face showed a conflicted look as he finished his words. These words were very risky for him. To others, Vergo was clearly showing weakness to the "pirates." Saying such words in front of the high-ranking officials of the New Navy was simply destroying his own future.
But Vergo was betting, he was betting that Jiguo Yuanyi and Yixiao were the same kind of people!
These two senior leaders of the New Navy are very close to each other, which cannot be explained by "common interests". Vergo and Jigoku Yoshiichi have little contact, but he has a deeper contact with Yixiao.
If Lian Yixiao said "reflect on your own behavior", then close friends like Jiguo Yuanyi and Yixiao should also have the same values.
Only when they truly share the same ideals and concepts could these two people be so close.
"Are we at fault?!"
Yunyi was really surprised to hear such words from Vergo. He didn't expect that someone like Vergo could actually say such words.
Does Virgo have the same thoughts as Yixiao?
Is it possible? In Yunyi's opinion, the possibility is too small.
Vergo could say such words, probably because he has figured out Yixiao's character.
Murmuring softly, a faint smile appeared on Yunyi's face:
"Virgo, how about letting you handle this matter?!"
"Could you please go to Fishman Island? I have a letter and I need your help in delivering it to Red-Haired Shanks!"
Yuanyi clasped his hands together, rested his chin on them, looked at Vergo with interest, and asked.
"What!?" Vergo thought he had heard it wrong, and murmured in disbelief, looking at Yuichiro Tsugikoro behind the table.
"I?!"
He's just a lieutenant, and he's asked to deal with the conflict between the Seven Warlords of the Sea and the New Navy?!
How is this possible?!
Vergo raised his head slightly and looked into the eyes of Yoriichi Tsugikuni, but he didn't see any joking in Yoriichi's eyes.
Vergo's mind raced with thoughts. Under Yunyi's gaze, he took a deep breath, his eyes filled with determination. He put his feet together and said in a low voice, "Mr. Jigoku Yunyi, if you have any instructions, I will definitely do my best to complete them."
"Even if it costs my life, I will do it!"
Virgo's voice was powerful, and when he said this, he had already staked everything on it.
Vergo knew that this might be his chance, a chance to gain the attention of Ji Guoyuanyi and Yixiao!
Although the position of aide-de-camp has great prospects, there are quite a few aide-de-camps in the new navy in recent years. If you want to stand out among them, you need to seize the opportunity!
Virgo was never content to be just a lieutenant.
"Relax, there's no need to be so nervous. It's just a letter."
"I will inform Jinbei and ask him to try to restrain his subordinates."
"This time when you go to Fishman Island, besides delivering the letter to me, there is another thing I need you to do."
"But this matter will be carried out in secret."
As he spoke, Yunyi took out a document from behind the desk, placed it on the desk, and pointed at Vergo.
"It will last for one month. After one month, no matter whether you succeed or not, you must return to the New World."
"Go back and look at the documents and the letter. I'll have someone pass it to you later."
"Go back and prepare, Virgo. I'll assign you the crew and team members."
"We have coating craftsmen in the World Country. Xiong will take you there, and then you can go to Fishman Island on your own. It won't take more than a week."
"The Red Hair Pirates won't be leaving in the near future."
Vergo was about to take a look at the document that Tsugikoku Yoshiichi had given him in front of Yoshiichi, but when he heard Yoshiichi say this, he immediately stopped opening the document, put the document in a folder, and bowed to Yoshiichi:
"yes!!"
The voice that answered was strong and powerful.
After Vergo returned, before he and Yixiao could report Yunyi's mission, Yixiao learned the news in advance and told him to prepare well.
"Don't think too much. Since Yunyi has assigned you to do it, it must be within your ability."
"That matter is very complicated, but if it's you, you can definitely handle it!"
Yixiao obviously knew what information Virgo had in his hand. After hearing what the generous Yixiao said, Virgo felt relieved.
In Yixiao's office, he hurriedly opened the document to check the contents.
What surprised Vergo was that the document given to him by Yoriichi had nothing to do with the Red Hair Pirates.
"The missing persons case on Fishman Island?"
"this"
After carefully reviewing the relevant information, Virgo's face showed a deep sense of doubt. He couldn't help but look at Yixiao: "Mr. Yixiao."
Without waiting for Virgo to ask, Yixiao said seriously:
"Jinbei reported the Fishman Island case a long time ago, but they investigated and found no leads."
"There's no clue. Hehehe."
"The entire Fishman Island is under the control of Ryugu Castle and our new navy."
"Whether the murderer is from inside or outside the island, there will always be traces."
"Although they are now trading with the outside world, the only channel connecting them to the outside world is still under the control of our new navy."
"With such a large number of missing persons, the result of the investigation is surprisingly - no clues at all."
“Where the problem lies, the scope is already very small.”
"Either it's Ryugu Castle, or our new navy!"
Yixiao's tone was solemn, and a terrifying aura emanated from him as he spoke.
"Are you talking about Major General Jinbe or..."
Before he could finish, Yixiao shook his head and said, "If it was Jinping, this matter would not have been reported to us at all."
"It's easy to meet the King of Hell, but hard to deal with the little devils."
"Jinbei can't control everything."
After hearing Yixiao's words, Virgo nodded slightly, and then asked: "Why didn't you send someone to investigate such a thing before?"
Since the headquarters had known about this for a long time, why did they wait until now to send someone to investigate? Virgo didn't understand.
"There's no movement of troops between our headquarters and Fishman Island. Sending someone to investigate will only alert the other side."
"Even Jinbei couldn't dig it out. Even with the headquarters' massive efforts, it's difficult to find the murderer."
"But this time it's different. It's justified to be on guard against the Red Hair Pirates."
"Private investigations are more effective."
"After we go there, we will start the investigation from within our ranks."
Yixiao has high hopes for Vergo and gives guidance to this outstanding subordinate.
Virgo listened carefully, then nodded heavily.
The next morning, Tsugokuni Yoshiichi's handwritten letter was handed to Vergo, and the ship to Fishman Island was ready.
After getting on the boat, Virgo saw two familiar faces.
"Hey, Virgo!"
"Long time no see!"
Smoker, with his sword on his back, greeted Virgo who had just boarded the boat. Beside him, Peacock also had his hands behind his chest, looking at Virgo with a smile.
"Are you two going with me?"
In fact, in addition to Smoker and Peacock, there were nearly a hundred navy officers on board.
Under the mainmast, Huangmu was leaning against the mast, tapping his legs and reading a newspaper. When he saw Virgo boarding the ship, he snorted slightly in dissatisfaction, glanced at him and continued reading the newspaper.
Vergo noticed Huangmu and suddenly felt a burning sensation in his heart.
His promotion path is different from that of Smoker and others. Now it seems that he is about to "overtake on a curve"!
On the shore, Xiong saw Virgo board the ship smoothly. Without any nonsense, he slammed his huge palm on the hull, and the huge warship suddenly disappeared in the port.
(End of this chapter)
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