Chapter 714: Nothing to talk about? Then don't talk about it! (Two in one)
Capone Becky spoke with a relaxed posture. As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand to take out the cigar that was dangling from his lips, and a smile appeared on his face.
In the negotiation with Jonathan, he thought he was the one with the upper hand.
Indeed, in terms of strength alone, his family has no way to compare with the behemoth of the navy. Even if it is this seemingly gentle vice admiral in front of him, Capone Becky does not have the confidence to defeat him easily if they really fight.
But so what?!
His family has been operating in the West Sea for many years and has extensive connections. The existence of their mafia is closely linked to the most basic people's livelihood in this country. If the navy wants to move against them, it will inevitably shake the entire country.
Capone Becky knew that this was definitely something the Navy did not want to see, and that was why he was able to remain relaxed and calm in front of Jonathan.
At the same time, Capone Becky was also a smart man. He knew that he must not push the navy too far. If he completely angered the navy, the navy might be determined to wipe them out completely.
Although Capone Becky was confident that he could escape the pursuit of the navy, the power he had built up over the years would inevitably be destroyed by the navy. Similarly, Capone Becky did not want things to develop to such a point.
It is precisely because both the Navy and the Mafia have concerns that such a negotiation takes place.
In his opinion, Capone Becky's request for the navy was actually very reasonable. After all, he felt that he did not ask too much of the navy. He just hoped that the navy that was about to take over the sky could provide some convenience for his business like the previous CP.
He also hoped that the navy could help him with that kind of business, and he only hoped that the navy would turn a blind eye and "take it easy."
But even with such a "simple" request, Jonathan couldn't agree to it outright.
Capone Becky doesn't think the navy is any different from the CP, and thinks the navy is so upright.
He just thought that this was Jonathan's negotiation tactic, and at this time, Capone Becky also mentioned CP, with whom he had worked closely, and put on an attitude of "there is nothing to talk about with you."
Sure enough, when Jonathan heard Capone Becky mention CP, his eyes twitched slightly, he sighed silently, and thought quickly in his mind how to respond.
The close connection between CP and the West Sea Mafia was not revealed until Lieutenant General Jonathan personally visited West Sea and discovered the darkness of this place after some investigation.
If the navy was not now responsible for the affairs of Tianshangjin, he, as a vice admiral, would have no way of knowing the connection between CP and the mafia.
It was only after he understood the complexity of the West Sea that Jonathan felt a headache.
Not to mention the deep ties between the West Sea Mafia and the World Government, with the cover and endorsement of the World Government, the Mafia has actually already infiltrated the political and business circles of various countries.
The mafia does not exist only in Lagab Island. Different mafias also exist in other countries and islands in the West Sea, controlling politics, people's livelihood, and economy. The severity of the situation is beyond the reach even of the Mexicans today.
"Your business will definitely not be able to continue."
"Businesses like the arms trade and the slave trade are things our navy cannot allow or tolerate."
"But since I'm already sitting at the negotiation table, I also come with a certain degree of sincerity."
"Capone Becky, if you and your family can cooperate with our navy's actions, I will request that all wanted warrants concerning your Capone family be revoked."
"From now on, as long as you, the Capone family, can engage in legitimate business, you will undoubtedly be civilians in the eyes of our navy."
"I can guarantee that the Navy will absolutely not destroy their bridges. Taking this opportunity to retire and completely shed your criminal identity should be a good thing for you, right?!"
Jonathan thought for a moment, raised his head, and said to Capone Becky. He felt that this might be what the mafia leader was interested in.
Jonathan felt that the condition of cleansing his identity and becoming a clean businessman and wealthy man with the accumulated wealth and resources should be able to attract the other party.
Beyond that, the Navy has nothing to offer.
Wealth? The mafia that controlled the entire Lagab Island had no problem finding money. Women? Putting aside the question of whether there would be a shortage of people like Capone Becky, the Navy Headquarters had no way of providing them. Perhaps the Navy had the ability to recruit beautiful women, but they would never do such a thing.
For a man, apart from wealth and women, the only thing left is power. But I'm sorry, Jonathan knows what Tsugakuinichi's vision for this world is like. In order to realize the world that Tsugakuinichi has in mind, Jonathan will never assign power to a pirate or a mafia member.
A clean identity is Jonathan's best bargaining chip.
In Lieutenant General Jonathan's opinion, the conditions he offered to the other party were already very generous.
I'll let bygones be bygones and spare your life. Isn't that a huge bargaining chip that shows sincerity?!
However, when Capone Becky heard the conditions Jonathan offered, he was stunned at first, and even paused in flicking the ash from his cigarette. Then he stared at Jonathan, and after seeing that he was indeed serious, Capone Becky couldn't help but burst into laughter:
“Hahahahahaha!”
"Lieutenant General Jonathan, are you saying that you want us to give up our current businesses and cooperate obediently with your new navy?"
"And this is the sincerity of your navy's negotiations?!"
“Hahahahahaha!”
"That's really arrogant!"
"Who do you think we are? Are we just those beggars on the street who can be easily dismissed with a few small gifts?!"
"Or do you think I'm that eager to cooperate with your navy?!"
"Let me make it clear, we are the Mafia, a gang!"
"I became a member of the Mafia not because I was forced to do so by life, nor because I had no other choice, but because becoming a member of the Mafia could bring me wealth, fame and power!"
"Since you navy have no sincerity, then get out!"
"When you have thought it through, let CP come and talk to me. I no longer have any interest in your navy!"
As he laughed, Capone Becky's face turned cold. Although Jonathan didn't say anything harsh and always maintained a certain demeanor, it was Jonathan's ability to maintain his unhurried demeanor and cultivation that made Capone Becky feel that the navy was looking down on him.
It can't even be considered as underestimating him. The Navy can use that kind of thing as a bargaining chip, and even make Capone Becky feel that the Navy is ignoring him!
Jonathan's arrogance was not reflected in his behavior, but the contempt he inadvertently revealed made Capone Becky feel it very clearly.
At this point in the negotiations, Capone Becky felt there was no need to continue talking to the Navy.
The same cooperation terms as CP are Capone Becky's bottom line. He doesn't want to suffer any loss, nor does he want to pay more than before.
The place where Capone Becky and Jonathan negotiated was actually a tavern run by the island's mafia.
There were only about seventeen or eighteen tables in the pub's hall, and although it was noon, the pub was packed with people.
“Crash!!”
When Capone Becky got angry, the tavern, which had been noisy and bustling, suddenly became quiet. The drinkers all looked towards their table, and some of them subconsciously put their hands on their waists, as if they were ready to draw their guns at any time.
For a moment, the surging murderous intent directly enveloped Jonathan.
The entire tavern, with nearly a hundred drinkers, were all mafia members, all subordinates of Capone Becky.
Seeing the actions of the people around him, Capone Becky calmly picked up his cigar again with a slight curl of his lips. This was his way of showing his strength, and he also hoped that Jonathan could be more sensible and not do anything tricky.
"Wow"
“There are so many people.”
Jonathan did not stand up because of Capone Becky's expulsion. He was still considering what to use to attract the other party. Seeing this scene, he changed his mind.
Expecting a gangster to turn over a new leaf and quit before suffering a big loss, it must be said that Jonathan was too simplistic and naive.
Looking at Capone Becky's smug look in front of him, it was obvious that he was very satisfied with the huge force he had built.
He was so satisfied that he felt that the entire navy had to submit to him.
"Capone Becky."
"If you think you still have something to rely on in front of the navy, I have to remind you that you think too much."
"We are different from CP."
"I can give you some more time to think about it."
Before Jonathan could finish his words, Capone Becky sneered and interrupted him, "No need!"
"There's nothing left for me to discuss with you Navy. I'll just hand over the Heavenly Gold to CP."
"You can leave now!"
Capone Becky thought he was very smart and that he had left enough room for maneuver. He did not say anything final, nor did he say that he would not pay the Heavenly Gold. He only said that the Heavenly Gold would be given to CP.
But what he didn't know was that his words had already dug a path for him in the navy.
"Does that mean you only have eyes for CP and not for our Marine Headquarters?!"
"In that case, I understand."
Jonathan still had a faint smile on his face. As he spoke, he slowly stood up, and his aura changed. The previous relaxation and softness disappeared without a trace.
"You have to think clearly, this is my territory, and my firepower is superior to yours!"
Capone Becky sensed a dangerous aura from Jonathan, and couldn't help but frown and warn him. At the same time, his muscles tensed up, ready for battle.
But on the surface, Capone Becky still looked calm and composed, and he was even threatening Jonathan in his words and deeds.
"Firepower?!"
Jonathan couldn't help but shake his head when he heard the word from Capone Becky's mouth.
Perhaps it was because he had been the base commander in the Iron Wall Fortress in the first half of the Great Voyage for too long, so that even the pirates in the West Sea could threaten him.
"Remember, we in the navy don't want trouble, but that doesn't mean we're afraid of trouble."
"It was like this before, and it's even more so now."
"By the way. Do you want CP to talk to you?"
"It's a pity that there is no such thing as CP in this world anymore."
"If there's nothing to talk about with our navy, then there's no need to talk!"
As he spoke, Jonathan's figure suddenly turned into a shadow and disappeared from the spot.
The Navy's Six-Style Razor, when Jonathan used it, there wasn't even any sound. Capone Becky in front of him only felt a flash before his eyes, and the vice admiral had already crossed the long table and appeared above his head.
Jonathan's body twisted rapidly in mid-air, and his right foot was like a long whip, sweeping directly from top to bottom towards Capone Becky's face. The terrifying force brought up gusts of strong wind, which stung Capone Becky's face and caused pain.
Capone Becky only had time to raise his head, and didn't even have time to make any blocking move, before Jonathan's attack came, a whip kick, hitting Capone Becky's face hard.
“Bang!!!!”
After a loud bang, Capone Becky was kicked into the ground by Jonathan, leaving a deep pit three or four meters wide on the floor of the tavern.
At the same time, the burning cigar flew out and was caught by Jonathan who landed lightly on the ground.
Jonathan, who had landed on the ground, glanced at Capone Becky, who was lying on the ground spitting blood. His eyes then fell on the cigar in his hand. He pressed the cigarette on the table, twisted it twice and extinguished it. Then he looked at Capone Becky who was trying to get up on the ground and said indifferently:
"General Tsugikoku Yoshiichi doesn't like the smell of cigarettes."
"I don't want this smell on my clean clothes either."
"Since you can't quit smoking"
"Then... disappear!"
Although Jonathan was talking about cigarettes, his words were actually meant to be. As he spoke, Jonathan raised his foot slightly, ready to crush the ignorant mafia gangster in front of him, but Capone Becky suddenly rolled over, his chest wide open, and then he suddenly ripped open his clothes with both hands.
At this moment, Capone Becky's chest was like an open castle gate, with countless gun barrels and cannon barrels extending from the cavity of his chest, aimed at Jonathan.
Without any orders, the guns extending from Capone Becky's chest opened fire directly. At the same time, the mafia in the tavern also came to their senses at this moment. While Capone Becky fell to the ground, these people were not afraid of accidental injuries and fired wildly in the direction of Jonathan.
For a moment, dense gunfire filled the entire tavern, and a ball of fire enveloped Jonathan, rising into the sky and lifting the roof of the tavern.
(End of this chapter)
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