Chapter 363 You've Become Stronger, But You've Also Become Weaker! (Two-in-One)
"The World Government wants our new navy to become Shichibukai?"
When Tsugumi Yoshiichi hung up the phone, several people in the office turned their heads to look at him. Everyone present was very powerful, their five senses were many times stronger than those of ordinary people.
Naturally, they could hear clearly what came out of the receiver.
They were all surprised that the World Government intended to have their new navy become the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
After all, this was really unexpected. Yixiao and the others knew very well what Tsugikuni Yoshiichi had done in the Holy Land back then. If even that kind of thing could be "forgiven" by the World Government, then they really didn't know what else the World Government would not compromise or give in to.
It was this piece of information that made Yixiao and the others begin to re-examine the power and status of their group.
If humans want to live long in this ocean, they must remain humble.
Throughout history, both Yixiao and Mihawk have never thought too highly of themselves, and have always been very cautious towards the World Government.
But now it seems that they are able to force the World Government to bow down, and the power they hold in their hands is such that the World Government cannot ignore it. They are willing to let go of such hatred and find ways to maintain the relationship between the New Navy and the World Government.
"It's a little different from what you said."
"Although the Shichibukai is an organization created by the World Government, the intelligence suggests that it is the Marine Headquarters' intention to make us Shichibukai."
“It’s not the same thing.”
"We cannot simply regard the Marine Headquarters and the World Government as the same force."
Upon hearing this, Ji Guoyuan shook his head slightly and corrected himself.
Upon hearing this, Jinbei looked at Tsugikoku Yoriichi with a puzzled expression and couldn't help but ask, "Is there any difference between these two parties?!"
Although Jinbei was in the navy system before, he had never been in the navy headquarters and was not aware of the twists and turns within the navy headquarters.
Ichixiao had been to the Marine Headquarters before, and his experience was much broader than Jinbei, who had been staying on Fishman Island. He quickly understood what Tsugikuni Yoriichi meant, nodded slightly, and explained:
"Humans are very complex creatures, especially those who hold power."
"Although the Navy Headquarters is under the World Government, the one who truly controls the Navy is actually the current Fleet Admiral, Sengoku."
"What the World Government wants the Navy to do will be difficult if the Navy Admiral doesn't cooperate."
Ichisho didn't explain everything, so Jinbe only understood half of what he said. However, neither Ichisho nor Tsugikuni Yoriichi had any intention of explaining things in depth to Jinbe. Jinbe would eventually realize this personally.
As the naval branch of Fishman Island slowly expands, Jinbe will soon learn that being a "leader" is actually quite difficult, especially in a world like this.
"Yuichirō, are you saying that there's a rift between the Marine Headquarters and the World Government?"
"The Navy and the World Government haven't reached a complete agreement on the matter of us becoming Shichibukai?"
Yixiao hesitated for a long time and finally expressed his guess. When he said it, even he himself was a little bit unconvinced.
He knew that the high-ranking officers of the navy more or less had the idea of getting rid of the "shackles", but he did not expect that the navy headquarters under the leadership of Sengoku would actually go against the World Government on this matter.
In Yixiao's opinion, Sengoku is a rather "soft" Navy Admiral, at least compared to the previous Navy Admiral Sora. However, he did not expect that this Navy Admiral who is well versed in the "art of compromise" would actually tolerate such a thing to happen.
"Since it was proposed by the Navy Headquarters, then at the very least, Marshal Sengoku is clearly aware of this matter and may even be one of the instigators."
"Haha, it's really Marshal Sengoku's idea to call us the Seven Warlords of the Sea."
"If the World Government is willing to compromise on this matter, then the Shichibukai system can be said to exist in name only."
Tsugikoku Yoshiichi thought quickly in his mind and soon realized the "sinister" intention of Zhan Guo's move.
Regardless of whether the World Government agrees or not, the relationship between Tsugakuni Yoriichi and the World Government has already been completely hostile. This "operation" of Sengoku is actually a disguised gesture of goodwill towards Tsugakuni Yoriichi and his men. As for the Navy, not only will they not lose anything, but they may even be able to get help from Tsugakuni Yoriichi and his men.
The only risk that Sengoku has to worry about is that the World Government will directly turn the tables on him, the Navy Admiral.
However, it is not realistic to directly confront Marshal Zhan Guo over such a matter.
Given Sengoku's prestige and character within Marine Headquarters, if the World Government wanted to move against him, they would have to get past Garp, Zephyr, and the like. Simply fabricating charges wouldn't shake Sengoku's position.
And more importantly, the World Government now has a very powerful external threat, that is, Yoriichi Tsugakuni and his new navy. As long as Yoriichi Tsugakuni and his new navy can maintain their strength or even expand, the World Government will never easily attack Sengoku.
No matter what Sengoku thinks deep in his heart, at least on the surface, he still supports the World Government and the rule of the Celestial Dragons.
The main purpose of Sengoku proposing such a plan at the risk of offending the Five Elders was actually to repair the relationship between Tsugakuni Yoriichi and the World Government.
In Sengoku's view, only when Tsugakuni Yoriichi and the World Government are "peaceful and stable" will the world be peaceful and he can focus his energy on eliminating pirates.
"If the World Government truly approves the Marine Headquarters' plan and allows you to become a Shichibukai, will we accept it?"
When Yixiao said this, his face was full of thought. While asking Tsugikuni Yoshiichi, he was also quickly calculating in his mind whether this matter would bring more benefits or more disadvantages to their new navy.
"For us, there is actually only one reason to refuse."
"That means the 'name' of the Seven Warlords of the Sea is not what we need."
Tsugikoku Yoriichi leaned back on the sofa and spoke.
"Legal pirates, huh?"
Mihawk became quite perceptive at this moment and whispered in a deep voice. Hearing this, Tsugikoku Yoriichi also looked at Mihawk, nodded, and said in agreement:
"Yes, it's the title 'Pirate'!"
"We are not pirates!"
"Even if the World Government really accepts the proposal of the Marine Headquarters, I will not let the title of Shichibukai be placed on my head!"
When Yuichiro Tsuchikuni said this, he had a smile on his face. When the people in the office heard this, they all looked at Yuichiro Tsuchikuni and laughed.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni's team stayed on Fishman Island for three days. His subordinates had been a little nervous all the time, so Yoriichi thought of taking this opportunity to let his subordinates relax.
Three days later, the warship Dawn also left Fishman Island and headed for the New World.
After several days of sailing, the warship entered the waters of the New World. After entering the New World, the ship did not directly return to Thunder Island according to the direction of the permanent record pointer of Thunder Island, but circled around the New World and headed for Reedchiled Island under the control of Tiger.
This time, Jiguo Yuanyi planned to take a look at the development of each branch, and by the way, clean up the pirates in the first half of the New World and replenish funds.
Their new navy is poor!
We need support from those big players!
With the appearance of Yoriichi Tsugakuni and his ships in the New World, the Naval Headquarters and the World Government regained control of Yoriichi Tsugakuni's movements.
At the beginning of the year 1509 of the Haiyuan calendar, on the day when Tsugikuni Yoriichi sent Cyrus and his family to Dressrosa and returned to Thunder God Island, a ship from the Navy Headquarters sailed towards the naval port of Thunder God Island.
The arrival of the strange warship quickly attracted the attention of the garrison on Thunder God Island. However, the strange warship expressed its purpose through flag signals, and then, under the guidance of the new navy, docked at the military port of Thunder God Island.
The people coming from the headquarters of the navy were not led by someone whom Yoshikazu Tsugakuni was not familiar with, but by Zephyr, a former admiral of the navy who had retired to the second line for a long time.
The burly Zefa, with a refined 3:7 side part and wearing gold-rimmed glasses, walked down from the warship.
The sailors with Zefa are a group of young people. They all wear sailor uniforms without rank insignia. They look a little different from ordinary sailors. These young people are students of the Naval Academy.
The Naval Academy has made some reforms in the past few years. That is, there is no so-called rank for sailors entering the academy. This means: "Once you enter the Naval Academy, you are all on the same level."
When Yoriichi Tsugakuni learned that Zephyr had come to Thunder Island in person, he was a little surprised and hurried to the harbor to greet him.
To him, Zephyr is a little different from other navy officers. Although he has been expelled from the headquarters of the navy, Yoriichi Tsugikuni still remembers the care that Zephyr had given him over the years.
When Yoriichi Tsugikuni arrived at the coast, Zephyr and his students gathered at the dock, looking carefully at the new naval base on Thunder God Island.
The naval base here is an island attached to the Thunder God Island that Yixiao created by reclaiming land through his ability. There has been no grass growing on the island for years. Behind the base is the main island of the Thunder God Island. Thunder roars on the island, and lightning strikes on the main island of the Thunder God Island from time to time. The whole scene is like a doomsday, which makes people shudder.
The naval cadets who followed Zefa to Thunder Island were also looking at the island in the distance and were attracted by the scene on Thunder Island.
"I didn't expect you to come here, Mr. Zefa."
“It really surprised me!”
"Are you feeling well lately, Mr. Zefa?"
After arriving at the dock, Ji Guoyuanyi greeted Zefa with a smile. In front of outsiders, Ji Guoyuanyi was somewhat polite.
Zefa looked at the approaching Tsugikoku Yoriichi with a smile in his eyes, but his face was serious:
"False courtesy."
"Can I hide my health from you?"
Zefa looked at the tall and handsome Tsugikoku Yoriichi in front of him, chuckled, and then continued:
"I have two missions when I go out to sea. One is to take these little guys out to sea for 'internship'."
"Another one is to send an invitation to you and some of your subordinates!"
When Zefa explained his purpose, Tsugikuni Yoshiichi's eyes quickly swept over the young people behind Zefa.
Following behind Zephyr was a pink-haired female navy, tall and with a delicate face. She was standing behind Zephyr and looked like an adjutant. Her eyes were fixed on Yoriichi Tsugakuin without blinking.
"Is this person Tsugikoku Yoriichi?!"
"Looks very kind!"
The female navy officer's name was Tina. After Smoker left the Naval Academy, she became the best student of this class. Naturally, she became Zephyr's adjutant.
Behind Tina, a group of young navy men seemed to have sensed Yoshikazu Tsugakuni's gaze, and they stood straight with determination on their faces, apparently wanting to save face for Zefa in front of his former disciples.
"This class of naval cadets all seem to be very outstanding!"
When Tsugakuya Yoshiichi heard Zefa's answer, he smiled and praised him. As expected, when he heard Tsugakuya Yoshiichi's words, Zefa seemed to be unable to control his emotions and a bright smile appeared on his face. The young navy behind him stood up straighter when they heard Tsugakuya Yoshiichi's evaluation.
"Of course!"
"The navy I teach will surely be excellent!"
As he spoke, Zefa gave Tsugakuko Yoriichi a deep look. Yoriichi smiled upon hearing this, extended his hand and pointed in the direction of the base, saying, "Teacher Zefa, if you have anything to say, let's go to the conference room and talk."
"It's windy here."
However, facing Tsugikoku Yoriichi's invitation, Zefa's smile faded and he shook his head slightly:
"Let's just say it here. It won't take more than a few words anyway."
"After that, I'll take them away. I have more important things to do."
"I don't have time to worry about your shit!"
"Tsugikuni Yoriichi, the World Government and the Navy wish to have you, Djoracle Mihawk, Ichisho, Fishman Tiger, and Cyrus become the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"
"Once you become a Shichibukai, you will be entitled to 'legal plunder'."
"And the World Government and the Navy will no longer be looking for you. Your bounty can be temporarily canceled."
"At the same time, the power you establish will also become a power recognized by the World Government."
"If you accept the call, the World Government and the Navy will agree to some of your reasonable demands."
“including but not limited to.”
Before Zefa could finish, Tsugikoku Yoriichi smiled and shook his head, interrupting, "Personally, I refuse."
"As for the others, I won't make decisions for them. You should ask them yourself, Mr. Zefa."
"Tiger is on Redchiled Island, Kyrus is in Dressrosa, Mihawk and Ichisho are here. I'll have them come see you."
As he spoke, Jiguo Yuanyi waved to the new navy behind him, whispered a few words in the other's ear, and then turned back to look at Zefa.
"oh?!"
"Reject?"
"You kid"
When Zefa heard what Tsugikuni Yoriichi said, his eyebrows raised slightly. Although he sighed softly, there was not much surprise on his face.
"Yuichi, it seems that you don't understand something."
"You are very strong, and your subordinates are also very strong."
"But, Yunyi, you should also understand one thing now."
"Behind you, there are more than just those few powerful subordinates."
"You successfully rescued your subordinate's wife and daughter from Impel Down, but that success seems to have made you forget one thing."
"You can't protect everyone. Your subordinates may have been prepared the day they followed you, but what about their families?"
"I have more experience than you in this matter!"
"You have indeed become stronger, more powerful than ever before, but as the new navy has developed over the years, you have actually become weaker."
"Become a Shichibukai, Yoriichi."
"Until you are able to solve all the problems, just stay like this!"
"It won't do you any harm."
Zefa's words made Tsugikoku Yoriichi's face darken. A threat? Actually, it wasn't. Zefa was just explaining the pros and cons to him.
Why do the protagonists these days have to be fatherless and motherless? Because only in this way can they be free from worries.
Yuichiro Tsugikuni was once alone, so he was never hindered in doing things.
However, some events that have happened in recent years have indeed made Yuichiro Tsugikuni feel that he is being tied down.
There is indeed nothing wrong with what Zefa said.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi is so powerful, so powerful that he rarely cares about the consequences for his actions. If Tsugikuni Yoriichi continues to act according to his will, Scarlett and Rebecca might suffer the same fate again.
And next time, I don’t know if I will be so lucky.
Zephyr's words caused the certainty in Yoriichi Tsugakuko's heart to waver for the first time.
(End of this chapter)
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