Chapter 219: Nails Put into the Headquarters! (Two in One)
The empty and desolate streets, the ruined towns, and the silent and desolate environment made Tsugukuni Yoriichi feel a little heavy.
He quickly retracted his Observation Haki, turned around, and slowly walked back the way he came.
Is the Beasts Pirates the cause of this hellish scene before us? Not entirely. The cause is human nature, a problem with the underlying logic of this world.
There is no doubt that Kaido's Beasts Pirates are the biggest cause of all this, but human instincts exposed in a cruel environment are the culprit of this scene.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi's observation Haki is very strong. In just a few minutes, he had completed the search of the city and had some inferences about what happened there.
The burnt smell in the air is not just the smell of burning furniture and wood, but also a strong smell of burning protein and fat.
This was not the first time that Yuichiro Tsuchikuni had smelled such a smell since entering this world.
As Jiguo Yuanyi retreated out of the town, Yixiao, Mihawk and others brought a team of navy to the outskirts of the town. The navy was about to enter the town for a large-scale search when they saw Jiguo Yuanyi waving at them and said:
"No need to go in and search."
"I've checked, and there are no survivors."
"The murderer is undoubtedly the Beasts Pirates."
"Yixiao, build a tomb for these deceased people."
Tsukuni Yoshiichi stood in front of the navy and spoke to everyone. Yixiao heard this, raised his head slightly, opened his eyes, as if wanting to see Tsukuni Yoshiichi's face, stared at Tsukuni Yoshiichi with a pair of pale eyes for a long time, and finally let out a sigh, nodded slightly, and replied:
"good!"
As he spoke, Yixiao drew out his blade and swung it lightly in the direction of the town. The next second, countless rubble and house debris in the town floated into the air. Not only that, a lot of soil and rocks on the mountains deep in the Shuixian Star Island were also affected by Yixiao's ability and floated above the town.
Not long after, a huge meteorite gathered right above the entire town, and then, under the gaze of many naval officers, the meteorite slowly fell down, burying the entire town in a pile of earth.
After doing all this, Yixiao bowed slightly towards the direction of the city. Following his lead, the sailors couldn't help but feel sad and guilty in their hearts, and they also imitated Yixiao and bowed slightly towards the "hill" in front of them.
Tsugikoku Yoshiichi watched for a long time, then turned and walked towards the warships on the coast. Mihawk glanced at Yixiao and the bowing navy, and couldn't help but sigh: "Mr. Yixiao, you are really a gentle person!"
After saying that, Mihawk turned around and followed Tsugikoku Yoriichi.
With the strength of Yixiao and Mihawk, how could they not notice what was happening in the town? Yixiao also knew that what Jigoku Yoshiichi said was not entirely correct. How many people in this city died at the hands of the Beasts Pirates? At most a hundred people.
The vast majority of them died from infighting when food was scarce, and a large number also died of starvation.
The reason why Tsugikuni Yoshiichi did not reveal such a cruel fact was probably to allow the navy to maintain a final bit of respect for the people who had suffered from the pirates.
There was no gain on Shuixianxing Island, so Jigoku Yoshiichi quickly withdrew his navy. This peaceful town, which once housed thousands of people, was completely destroyed on that day.
With the departure of the navy, Shuixianxing Island became a truly uninhabited island.
Perhaps only the white clouds in the sky and the sea breeze can tell what kind of crimes have happened on this island before.
After less than a week's sailing, Yoriichi Tsugakuni and his companions, who left the Water Star Island, returned to the town of Migo. The only remnants of the Beasts Pirates were Kaido and King. These two could fly, and Yoriichi Tsugakuni didn't know where they would go. Blindly searching at sea was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
What Yunyi cares about most now is Miguo Town.
The Navy has three large naval branches in the New World. One is the G-10 branch located in the Neil Kingdom in the front half of the New World, led by the older generation of Rear Admiral Roca.
The second largest naval branch is the Sword of Dawn in the middle of the New World, led by Vice Admiral Yoshiichi Tsugikuni.
The last one is the ICE branch at the end of the New World, led by Major General Kuzan.
Their three large naval branches are responsible for three locations from the beginning to the end of the New World, collecting intelligence for the navy and fighting against pirates from all levels.
However, with the destruction of Kuzan's ICE branch, the Navy will lose control of the last part of the New World. Not to mention control, even intelligence will be gone.
This means that once pirates enter the end of the New World, the navy will be unable to do anything to them.
Because of the vast ocean and the loss of intelligence support, the navy has no place to use its military power even if it has a lot of military force.
After returning to Migo Town, Jigoku Yoshiichi led Yixiao, Mihawk and others to find Kuzan who was still recuperating, and asked about the arrangements made by the Navy Headquarters for Kuzan and his remaining troops.
After hearing General Sengoku's decision to recall Kuzan back to headquarters, Tsugikuni Yoshiichi couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
This decision cannot be said to be wrong.
In the current era of the Great Pirates, the Kuzan Society headquarters can enhance the headquarters' combat effectiveness and help the headquarters strengthen its control over the four seas.
However, without Kuzan and his men, the ICE branch in the New World would be completely destroyed, and the islands that were previously protected by the ICE branch's radiation would be exposed to the claws of the pirates again.
It is foreseeable that without the protection of the navy, the damage these islands will suffer in the future will probably be even worse than when the navy was there!
However, facing the Sengoku's Yoriichi Tsugakuin, can Kuzan resist? That is obviously unrealistic. Although Yoriichi Tsugakuin can detain Kuzan in the New World, without the support of the headquarters, Kuzan's ICE branch will not be able to complete the reconstruction.
A large number of grassroots soldiers and officers have died. Replenishing these people will not be accomplished overnight without the support of the headquarters.
An ICE branch without combat effectiveness has no control. There is actually not much difference between having it and not having it.
"Yuichirō, don't overthink it. Although the upper echelons of your Dawn Sword branch are strong, they are still developing."
"You can't possibly have the energy to worry about this place."
"There's a long distance between here and Dressrosa. Even though you're strong, you can't reach here."
"After all, the sphere of influence is still not big enough."
"I will accept the headquarters' call and return home after my injuries have healed."
"Just focus on running Dressrosa."
"I'm at headquarters. I'll keep a close eye on Kaido and the others. I'll let you know as soon as I have any news!"
"I know your temper. You must be very angry inside that a pirate like this slipped away from you, even though you didn't say it."
In the ward, Kuzan was lying on the bed, slightly turning his head to look at the sun outside the window, while speaking to Jiguo Yuanyi.
This ward of less than 10 square meters was now filled with navy personnel. In addition to Tsugikuni Yoriichi and his three confidants, Kuzan's subordinates Flying Squirrel and Xiuen were also present.
Ji Guoyuan was sitting on the bench beside the bed. When he heard Kuzan say this, he nodded slightly and didn't say anything else.
"I really can't take care of this place anymore."
"But, Kuzan, I'm a little worried about your strength!"
"Although Flying Squirrel and Xiuen are all excellent marines, they still have a lot of room for growth."
"Shall I loan you an adjutant?"
Ji Guoyuan crossed his arms over his chest and suddenly spoke to Kuzan.
Hearing what Tsugakuin Yuichi said, Kuzan was stunned. He turned his head and looked at Tsugakuin Yuichi, and said in surprise:
"You want to loan me your adjutant? When did you become so kind?"
Kuzan looked at Tsugikoku Yoriichi with a look of astonishment on his face. In his impression, Tsugikoku Yoriichi was not the kind of person who would lend his subordinates to others. Although he had lived on Shuixian Star Island for a long time, he had heard many rumors about Tsugikoku Yoriichi.
Not to mention Tsugikuni Yoshiichi's special "Sword of Dawn" branch, Kuzan also knew that Lieutenant General Borsalino was detained in Dressrosa by Tsugikuni Yoshiichi. Admiral Sengoku had wanted to transfer Borsalino back before, but was rejected by Tsugikuni Yoshiichi on the grounds that "he is an officer of our Sword of Dawn."
Even the generals of the Warring States period had no way to deal with this.
Because from a functional point of view, although the Sword of Dawn is under the jurisdiction of the Navy, the command is in the hands of Marshal Kong, and Admiral Zhan Guo has no say in it. Admiral Zhan Guo also approached Kong, but was also evaded by Kong.
As for the Sword of Dawn, Kong Ganggu’s attitude is “let it go”.
He didn't ask Tsugakuin Yoriichi to be more obedient, he only asked that Tsugakuin Yoriichi have enough terrifying power and influence when he needed it.
But for such a guy, he now wants to loan him an adjutant? Thinking of this, Kuzan couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly and asked:
"Who to second? Cyrus? Are you willing to do that? Or Mr. Ichisho and Mihawk?"
Ji Guoyuan stood up, walked to Yixiao's side, patted Yixiao's arm, and said to Kuzan:
"I'm seconding Yixiao. I'm transferring Yixiao's position to you!"
Hearing what Yunyi said, not only Kuzan was shocked and looked at Yixiao, but Mihawk and Cyrus couldn't help but look at Jigoku Yunyi. Yixiao was stunned for a moment, but quickly regained his composure.
“You.”
"Does Mr. Yixiao agree?"
Kuzan didn't know what to say for a moment, hesitated for a moment, and asked.
Without waiting for Yunyi to speak, Yixiao continued: "It doesn't matter whether I agree or not. I am a navy. If it is the order of Vice Admiral Jikuni, I will obey."
Upon hearing this, Yunyi smiled and patted Yixiao's shoulder. Looking at Kuzan who was shocked, a hidden light flashed in his eyes.
"Why?!" Kuzan admired Yixiao very much, or rather, he admired the subordinates of Tsugikuni Yoshiichi very much. Mihawk, Yixiao and others were not only outstanding in strength, but also had a solid "bottom line" in their hearts.
When they do things, they have their own code of conduct and are not the kind of people who just follow the leader's lead. Kuzan likes such people very much.
Although he liked it, Kuzan couldn't help but ask one more question when faced with Yunyi's decision.
“Because of talent!”
"Cyrus is still young and has a lot of room for improvement. He is currently in charge of many things in Dressrosa and needs more experience."
"Although Mihawk is very powerful, this guy... let's not talk about him."
When Yunyi said this, Mihawk turned his head slightly, snorted, and ignored Yunyi, showing his tsundere attribute to the maximum.
Seeing Mihawk's look, Kuzan nodded secretly in his heart. It was impossible for Mihawk to be completely integrated into the navy system. He could be a sharp blade, but being an adjutant to a general was not enough.
While thinking in his heart, Kuzan heard Jiguo Yuanyi continue:
"He only has a smile. He has a mature mind and his own understanding of justice. Moreover, he is very powerful."
"Yixiao is now a colonel. Under my command, he is at most a major general."
"But with Yixiao's talent, how can a mere major general be enough?"
"I believe Yixiao is a man who can become a navy admiral. He has the talent!"
"So I need to remove him from the Sword of Dawn's organization. I can't let the Sword of Dawn become a shackle that binds him."
"I don't trust others. I'm afraid they'll be jealous of Yixiao's talent and block his path to success."
"Kuzan, I trust you, so I entrusted Yixiao to you! At the same time, Yixiao, I also trust you, so I let you become this rookie's adjutant."
"You two will definitely become great partners!"
After listening to Tsugakuni Yoriichi's words, the people around him finally understood why Tsugakuni Yoriichi had made such a decision. Due to the special nature of the Sword of Dawn, there was a limit to how high one could rise in the navy of this branch. At the highest, it was absolutely impossible to surpass Tsugakuni Yoriichi's rank.
For most naval personnel, the rank of major general is already a distant goal that is difficult to achieve in a lifetime, but for someone like Yixiao, major general is really nothing.
Hearing this, Yixiao also understood what Jiguo Yunyi was thinking, and could not help but said to Yunyi:
"Lieutenant General, I'm not obsessed with officialdom. Military rank means nothing to me. The reason I joined the navy was simply because by your side, I can do what I want!"
When Yunyi heard this, he smiled and replied:
"Yixiao, I know very well what kind of person you are."
"That's why you can't be bound by the Sword of Dawn."
"The Navy is a system with all kinds of people. I need someone who can influence more people with his justice."
"Yixiao, a higher position means you can do more things. Whatever you want to do, just do it!"
"We are still best friends. No matter what you do, the Sword of Dawn will always support you!"
"Go ahead and do it. If you're not happy, just come back."
As Yunyi said this, he turned his head to look at Kuzan and asked, "How about this adjutant, will you accept him?"
Having said that, Kuzan certainly wouldn't refuse. If he had had such a powerful helper when the Beasts Pirates attacked his ICE branch, he wouldn't have been repelled.
He had seen Yixiao's fighting ability, his powerful domineering aura, and the destructive power of his devil fruit even surpassed most natural types. Moreover, Yixiao was very steady!
Such an adjutant is what I long for.
Yixiao also understood the painstaking efforts of Jigoku Yoshiichi. The tall Yixiao bowed slightly to Jigoku Yoshiichi.
"Don't be so formal, Yixiao." Yuanyi supported Yixiao and lightly punched Yixiao's chest with a smile.
After confirming this matter, Yoshikazu Tsugakuni led the navy of the Sword of Dawn and left Migo Town.
Yoriichi knew what would happen to this small town after the navy left, but he had no way to deal with it. All he could do was to expand his power. When one day his subordinates were able to spread throughout the entire New World, justice would come again to the second half of the New World!
Shortly after Tsugikuni Yoshiichi and his men left, Kuzan, after recuperating for almost ten days, led the remaining navy and hurriedly left Migo Town.
Not long after the two naval teams left, a pirate group with a whale-shaped bow slowly approached the Miguo town.
The huge pirate ship docked, and the people of Miguo Town became extremely frightened when they saw the skull flag hanging on the ship.
"The Whitebeard Pirates!!"
Amid the people's panic, the young Marco transformed his hands into wings and flew down from the boat, directly landing on the bell tower in the city.
Standing on the roof of the clock tower, Marco planted a pirate flag of the Whitebeard Pirates on the top of the clock tower, and then shouted viciously towards the empty street:
"From today on, Miguo Town will be the territory of our Whitebeard Pirates!"
"No one is allowed to move this flag. If anyone does, our Whitebeard Pirates will never let him go!"
"From now on, no matter if they are pirates or navy, anyone who dares to act recklessly on our territory is against our Whitebeard Pirates!"
As he spoke, Marco raised his chin, feeling that his speaking skills were pretty good, and flew down the clock tower. Looking at the empty streets, Marco felt that his pirate group was very prestigious and was extremely happy. Then, he walked slowly towards the distant coast with a step that didn't recognize any relatives.
In the middle of his excitement, Marco seemed to have thought of something. He took out a Den Den Mushi from his pocket, dodged and grabbed a young man who had popped his head out of the room to check what was going on. He stuffed the Den Den Mushi into his hand and said viciously:
"Boy! Take it!"
"This is the Den Den Mushi used by our Whitebeard Pirates. If anyone dares to mess around on our platform, send us a message!"
After saying this, Marco walked out of the town in the young man's astonished gaze.
(End of this chapter)
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