Pirates: Beyond Akainu

Chapter 97 Can't Wait
Naval Headquarters, Marin Vando.

The "capital relocation" work has been going on for less than half a month. Most of the facilities and the middle and lower-level navy have been transferred. The remaining ones are the core officers above the major general level.

Today, the next marshal of the navy, Akainu, was finally released after being detained in Mariejoia for three days.

All the sailors from the Navy Headquarters who had not yet left gathered at the dock square.

"It's the marshal's ship! The marshal is back!" The sailor who was watching with binoculars was the first to shout, and the crowd immediately burst into cheers, as if welcoming the return of a hero.

on the bow.

Akainu faced the sea breeze with a haggard look on his face, as if he had been tortured for three days in Mariejoia and was standing in an inhuman shape, crumbling in the wind.

The most shocking thing was that the pure white navy justice coat was stained bright red with blood.

Zefa, who was the leader of the welcoming crowd, was shocked when he saw Akainu's appearance, and quickly jumped over the sea and jumped onto the bow of the ship.

"Why are you like this!? What did they do to you?"

"I'm not injured, I'm just too lazy to change clothes." Akainu smiled, then frowned and looked at the dark navy in the dock square, "I'm not a returning hero, don't engage in such a scene."

"They volunteered." Zefa looked at Akainu carefully until he confirmed that Akainu was just tired and not really hurt.

"It seems like the commotion has been too big."

Zefa: "I hope you return safely."

Akainu remained silent and looked back in Mary Joa's direction.

For some reason, Zefa felt that Akainu had changed a little again, an indescribable change.

Ship docked.

Akainu walked off the ship with a serious look on his face, and saw that in addition to a large number of ordinary navy officers, among the senior officers in the welcoming crowd were Vice Admirals such as Ghost Spider, Dauberman, Flying Squirrel, Dalmecia, and Bastiu.

But he didn't see Sengoku, Garp, Crane, or the officers who were leaning towards that side.

"Everyone, please disperse. The exchange of positions between the Navy Headquarters and the G-1 Branch will be completed in a few days. At the same time, a formal marshal handover ceremony will be held. Everyone must take it seriously and not make any mistakes."

Akainu just said this coldly, completely pouring cold water on the navy who greeted him with cheers.

Liuspel was also in the crowd. He had seen Akainu's writing on the New Navy newspaper, and he even thought that Akainu was going to give a passionate speech at this time.

After all, because Akainu was punished by the world government, the navy's resentment against the government has been mobilized for many years, and people's hearts involuntarily gather on Akainu.

But at this juncture, Akainu didn't use it?
Rusper couldn't figure it out, this was obviously more effective than preaching in the newspaper, he even brought the camera phone bug.

"Yes, the marshal has returned safely. Let's all disperse." Zefa added behind Akainu.

As a result, all the navy had no choice but to leave, and their joy was gone.

Akainu didn't look at it much, and didn't say anything to the ghost spider and Dauberman who were looking at him attentively. He just flew away in the air wearing a blood navy coat.

in situ.

People are puzzled.

Bastiu: "What happened? Is the blood on the marshal's clothes his own? He was punished a bit harshly."

Stirres: "The marshal is a face-saving person. He was treated so badly this time. He probably doesn't want his image to appear in front of the navy. We shouldn't have come."

Dalmecia: "It seems that the Heavenly Dragons are indeed above all else. Even if the Admiral of the Navy fails to protect him, he will be punished like this. If we hadn't taken action outside, I really can't believe the final disposition."

Flying Squirrel: "What did you do?"

Dalmecia didn't answer.

Dauberman showed the most resentment: "Marshal has served the navy and the government for many years. He has worked hard and achieved great results. Once he dies, this is the fate of the Tianlong people, us!"

"Dauberman, shut up!" Zefa yelled.

If other people dared to scold Dauberman at this moment, if the other party was a general or the Warring States Period, he would push back. This is a man who dares to yell at even the red-haired Four Emperors.

But it was Zefa who yelled at him to stop him from "babbling nonsense". Dauberman could only hold back, dropped his navy coat angrily and left.

Lieutenant General Ghost Spider, another die-hard supporter of Akainu, seemed a little silent. He lit a cigarette and looked at the crowd in silence.

"It is because of the marshal's many years of service in the navy that he has such prestige at the moment. The army will be angry because he is treated like this by the government, which also shows that the army generally has grievances against the government, but the marshal does not Choose to add another fire at this moment...then..."

Ghost Spider exhaled a puff of smoke. When the other lieutenant generals cast their eyes on him, he turned around and left before finishing his words.

The Flying Squirrel probably understood what the Ghost Spider said, but he didn't fully understand it. He had a vague feeling that something big was about to happen, and he seemed to be excluded from both sides now.

"I think we still need to unite." The flying squirrel sighed.

"Of course the navy must be united, but it can only have one goal." Zefa patted Flying Squirrel on the shoulder. He used to admire this upright and upright disciple.

"Teacher, you guys, no, then our goal is..."

Zefa: "You should know, everyone has to make a choice."

……

……

Akainu returned directly to his office.

In the empty office, the aroma of tea lingers, and Turan has been waiting here.

"Ah! Marshal, you are back." Turan, who was dressed in ordinary navy uniform, was surprised.

"You are so smart. You have already made tea for me." Akainu felt his tired heart relax.

Turan noticed Akainu's clothes, but did not say anything unnecessary. Instead, he said, "I also prepared a brand new coat of justice. Do you want to change it, Marshal?"

"Change it." The blood on Akainu's coat was his own. He hadn't slept in Mariejoia for three days. When he left the Holy Land, the people there asked him to change his clothes, but he refused.

Turan carefully put away Akainu's blood-stained coat of justice and got him a new one.

After drinking a cup of hot tea, Akainu began to lie on a chair and close his eyes to relax.

I do not know how long it has been.

He was gently awakened by Turan again, because Zefa was coming.

"If you feel tired, just take another rest. Don't rush it."

"That's almost it." Akainu stretched, and Turan brought two more cups of hot tea.

Zefa brought a chair and sat down in front of Akainu. "What happened in Mariegioa? There were rumors that fierce conflicts broke out. Did anyone take action?"

Akaken took another sip of tea, recalled, shook his head and smiled: "What they said was so ugly that I almost couldn't hold it back, but I still held back. If I really do something, I will definitely not be able to get out. It's useless to do anything outside."

"First, I reported it to Wulaoxing. After the report, they said I was talking nonsense. I said that was the truth, but they said it was impossible. At that time, a supremely sharp knife was hung above my head."

"I argued fiercely with them, but I could see that they were restraining themselves and trying to anger me with words, but I saw it and held back."

"Then they locked me up and put me in a water prison. It was fresh water, but they didn't put me in sea-stone handcuffs. There was a strange fish that kept hitting me in the water prison. I just kept enduring it, even if there were They didn’t fight back even though they were strong. It wasn’t until three days later that your actions worked and they couldn’t bear the pressure and released me.”

After listening to Akainu's story, Zefa's eyes showed a little distress, and when he was about to say something, he looked at Turan.

Turan was quietly making new tea.

Akainu: "Tulan, please go out first."

Turan: "It's okay, I won't listen."

"It's better to go out for a while, there are some things you can't hear well."

Akainu had already requested this, so Turan could only go out first and close the door.

Zefa then spoke: "Have you seen anyone on the Void Throne?"

Akainu shook his head, "No, it seems like this is just a small matter to him."

Zefa pondered. As for the person on the Void Throne, he had only guessed before. It was Akainu who confirmed to him that there really was such a person named Im.

"Sakaski, as you said, our biggest obstacle is that Im?"

Akainu: "Yes and no, but it cannot be ignored. The key is that the person is too mysterious. Even senior navy officials like us can only guess based on clues."

"But no matter whether that Im is there or not, and what he wants to do, it can't affect our determination."

"This time is really too risky." Zefa sighed, "You know that the Tianlong people are above all else and still do such a test. If the government really has some unknowable trump card and doesn't care about your loss of combat power, then it's terrible How's that?"

Akainu chuckled: "The facts show that there is no, at least not yet. I now understand better where their bottom line is, which will be beneficial to my next actions."

Zefa: "As you said, there is no proof of death, and they can't change what has happened. Judging from their treatment of you, what they care most about is to confirm whether you are loyal or not."

Akainu: "Yes, but it should only be temporary. From the fierce quarrel with Wu Laoxing this time, they said that they slipped their mouths, saying that the power of the navy will not matter at all after the new research is successful."

Zefa was surprised: "Vegapunk's new research is so terrifying?"

"So time is really running out. I must quickly take full control of the navy. To this end, I decided to take a more radical approach." Akainu's eyes were fierce.

Zefa knew about what Akainu was going to do and the various reform plans he had had many late-night conversations with Akainu.

"If a radical plan is adopted and an enemy that is not well controlled and wants to be attacked is not eliminated, our own navy will collapse first."

Akainu stood up, walked to the window, and looked out at the sea.

"There is no point in looking forward and backward. Going left or right is wrong. Only those who keep going can get the answer."

Zefa couldn't say anything more, he had already decided to support Akainu to go on, and suddenly thought of something and said: "You were detained by the five old stars this time, Sengoku is also very worried, and I went to Marie Gioia to intercede for you."

However, Akainu was not moved, and just said calmly: "The Warring States Period is like this. He will help me at this time, and he will oppose me at the next time. Such people are destined to be obstacles on my way forward."

……

……

The day after Akainu returned to Navy Headquarters.

Although Zefa asked Akainu to rest for a few more days, Akainu refused, saying that everything would proceed as planned, and the marshal's inauguration ceremony after the capital was moved was also held as planned.

The wind and rain are about to come and the wind is full.

This is the atmosphere at Navy Headquarters and G-1 Branch today.

Because Akainu couldn't wait to hold another conference, the Marine Conference of Thousands.

At the meeting.

Akainu issued the two latest reform decrees in advance by the order of the marshal, which made the entire naval core circle tense.

One is to establish a Qing Rebellion Department that is only responsible to the marshal, with Lieutenant General Ghost Spider as the first minister.

One is the establishment of a military court responsible for all navy soldiers, with Lieutenant General Dauberman as the first president.

At the conference, Akainu did not explain the functions of these two new departments.

The Qing Rebels Department and the Military Court, these two units are not simple just by hearing their names.The soldiers were confused and subconsciously awed.

Because everyone feels that the new marshal who is about to take office is going to make big moves.

after the conference.

Marshal's Office.

Ever since the first time Akainu did those things at the conference.

No one from the Sengoku faction went to attend Akainu's meetings, and every time Akainu finished a meeting, the Sengoku faction would gather for a small meeting.

Garp, He, Peach Rabbit, Huo Shaoshan, Kesha, and several major generals gathered together.

"Sakaski is now constantly convening the Navy to hold such meetings to announce things in public, which makes me feel bad." Navy Chief Staff Officer He said.

Garp chewed senbei in his mouth and said while chewing: "The key is that the guy couldn't wait to do these things as soon as he escaped from danger. I'm really afraid that the navy will be scattered by him that day."

Huo Shaoshan squinted his eyes, "What are the Qing Rebels and the Military Court doing? What are their intentions?"

"Hmph! What a mess." Garp was extremely disdainful.

"Warring States, what do you think?" He looked at Warring States, who was about to abdicate.

Warring States smiled bitterly, "I think I'm really old and can't keep up anymore, so I might as well let Sakaski do the hard work."

Sengoku really felt powerless. He was originally worried that Akainu would be punished too severely and went to the Five Old Stars to plead for mercy, but he did not expect that the Five Old Stars would disappear behind closed doors, and the people from Akainu's faction used their own strength to keep Akainu intact. Came back unscathed.

Using public opinion to force the World Government to make concessions was something that I couldn't even imagine when I was a marshal in the Warring States Period.

The Sengoku faction's Sengoku himself expressed his retreat and did not want to express any opinions on Akainu's actions, but Garp suddenly stood up.

"No! I know too well that people like Sakalski will mess around once they get power. The Ministry of Anti-Rebellion and the Military Court make people feel uncomfortable. I'm really afraid that he will tear the navy apart. , making the world situation worse."

"Hahahaha! Garp, Garp, you can say that you are afraid that the world situation will worsen. How can you say that you are a master of pretending to be confused? Are you really so stupid?"

Hearty laughter came from outside the door, attracting everyone's attention, and they saw Akainu coming alone.

"Don't you understand the Qing Rebels Department and the Military Court? It doesn't matter. You will soon understand what this does in the coming days."

Akainu strutted into the Marshal's office and scanned the eyes of everyone present. Except for Sengoku, Garp and Crane, who turned their backs, no one dared to look into Akainu's blazing gaze.

"Ah……"

Akainu laughed inexplicably, and then sat directly in the Sengoku seat, which was the position of marshal.

In this regard, Warring States himself has not said anything, but Garp is dissatisfied: "It will take a few days for the official handover, can't you wait?"

"Yeah, I just can't wait." Akainu admitted frankly, and then looked directly into Garp's eyes.

"I really can't wait to get rid of you, Garp, you are the biggest cancer in the Navy."

The words fell to the ground, like thunder rising from the ground.

(End of this chapter)