General Lanlin of One Piece

Chapter 371 Prepare for the worst
"How many troops have been withdrawn? Why do you ask?"

Warring States looked at Luo Xia who asked the question with some confusion.

If an ordinary naval admiral mentioned such a confidential issue related to the navy, it would probably immediately lead to a close investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.

"Didn't I consider the possibility of the Golden Lion coming? If our navy is depleted of too many troops due to the convening of the World Conference, and is unable to cope with the huge war that may occur, the consequences will be, It would be unthinkable.”

Rorschach answered Warring States' questions very seriously.

Hearing Luo Xia's answer, both Warring States and Lieutenant General He were shocked.

What Rorschach said is not unreasonable.

Regardless of whether the Golden Lion issue will happen or not, as the highest decision-making level of the Navy Headquarters, they must take this most difficult dilemma into consideration.

Immediately, Warring States thought carefully before saying: "When a world conference is held, about fifty participating countries are usually invited to participate. Except for countries with strong national power such as the Kingdom of Flowers and Dressrosa, no In addition to the need for our navy to send troops to escort, the other participating countries, basically every country, need to send a rear admiral and two warships to escort."

"In addition, two generals from the navy will also be deployed for the security work in the Holy Land Mariejoia..."

"Absolutely not!"

Before Warring States finished speaking, Rorschach interrupted him.

Sengoku frowned in displeasure after being interrupted, "It's not your place to say this, Rorschach. Whether or not to send a naval admiral to protect the Holy Land is a decision that can only be made by the World Government. Don’t be too willful!”

Warring States' tone was a bit harsh, which made the Skylarks, except Luo Xia, a little nervous.

Even Kizaru, who was sleeping dazedly, was woken up. He opened his sleepy eyes and looked at the sudden appearance of a large group of people in confusion.

"It's Rorschach, are you back?" He stretched, yawned, reached for the teacup in front of Rorschach, and took a big sip.

Luo Xia didn't speak, but looked at the frowning Warring States seriously.

"Old man, I am serious."

"I'm serious too! This topic ends here. It's too late. You can go back and rest." Warring States directly issued an eviction order.

It seemed that he was really unhappy.

Lieutenant General He winked at Luo Xia and said with a smile: "I suggest you listen to Luo Xia's thoughts first."

"what idea?"

Warring States frowned, "Each term of guarding the Holy Land requires the navy to mobilize two admirals to guard it. This is the case every term. Oh, he can't do it even if he says no? You have to have a degree of willfulness! This This large-scale decision-making power is in the hands of the World Government. Let alone a mere rear admiral, even a naval admiral, even a marshal like me, cannot disobey orders."

He looked at Kizaru next to him, who looked like he was not awake. "Sakaski will stay in the New World to control the situation there, so the security guarding of this world conference will be carried out by Porusalino and Kuzan. Two people were responsible for completing it at the same time.”

"Then what if the golden lion attacks during this period?" Luo Xia asked bluntly.

"Huh? The Golden Lion is coming? When did it happen? It's so scary. How long have I been sleeping? How come the sky has changed?" Kizaru was confused after hearing this.

Warring States ignored the strange cry of Kizaru, leaned forward, looked at Rorschach and said: "Even if the golden lion attacks, Garp and I will go to fight! 20 years ago, he could be captured by our joint forces, 20 years later He can’t make any trouble!”

Warring States' voice was loud and clear, and everyone could hear the strong confidence contained in his words.

As the marshal of the Navy Headquarters, the Navy Admiral who was once code-named Sengoku, the Sengoku who believed in the justice of ruling the world, was one of the few strong men in the Navy who possessed the domineering aura of a king.

The owner of the overlord color and domineering spirit, and the one who truly lived up to the four words of "ruling the world" during the Warring States Period, a suit of overlord color and domineering energy can definitely be regarded as the top of the sea.

Although he has not taken action personally for many years, Warring States still has great confidence in his own strength.

His eyes, filled with the majesty of having been in a high position for a long time, were enough to make anyone who looked at him feel timid.

But Luo Xia looked at him without flinching and said solemnly: "I believe that you and Mr. Garp can defeat the Golden Lion again. However, if it is attacked this time, it will not only be the Golden Lion." Where is the lion alone?”

"What do you mean?" Warring States frowned.

"Since you have always emphasized that as the navy's decision-makers, we need to always take the worst-case scenario into consideration. Then, think about it, if it is not the Golden Lion or his flying pirates who come this time, but Locke Where is the Si Pirates?"

The moment the six words "Rocks Pirates" came out of Rorschach's mouth, even Sengoku's expression changed.

"Where did you hear about the Rocks Pirates..."

"It does not matter!"

Rorschach interrupted Warring States' inquiry again and continued:

"Think about Rose's identity, think about the identity of the Golden Lion, think about Kaido's failure in Alabasta, think about losing face in the hands of General Akainu, losing the Tianlong Halberd, and then in the Queen City of Spring. Wang Zhi lost a capable subordinate.

These people are all members of the Rocks Pirates!If I were a golden lion, then I would definitely unite the above people to fight against the navy and fight a huge war that will determine the direction of the world!

Even more than that..."

He looked around at Sengoku, Lieutenant General Tsuru, Kizaru, and Hibari, who all had serious expressions on their faces, as well as Hibari and others who, although they didn't quite understand, were aware of the seriousness of the matter.

"If I were a golden lion, I would also contact Whitebeard, Charlotte Lingling, Red Hair, and all the pirates I can contact. While the World Government and Navy are busy with the 18 World Conference, the military strength has been reduced. Take away part of the navy and carry out a devastating blow! When the time comes, old man, do you think we can stop it?"

"Impossible!" Warring States put his right hand on the table, "White Beard and Red Hair will never choose to join forces with the Golden Lion. What they care about is not fighting for world hegemony..."

"Then exclude them!"

Rorschach raised his voice and looked directly at Warring States, "The remaining Golden Lion, Kaido, Charlotte Lingling, and Wang Zhi are enough for us to drink a pot.

Old man, although these speculations of mine may not come true.But as long as we prepare for the worst in everything, then when things actually come, we will not be thrown into confusion.

Therefore, two naval admirals must not be sent over to guard the Holy Land.

Especially General Kizaru, who has the strongest mobility, and General Aokiji, who has the strongest control over the battlefield.

As long as we have the three generals Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji on our side, we can at least effectively block the opponent's offensive in the face of natural disaster-level range attacks. "

"You can go with two other people, such as Mr. Garp and Mr. Zefa, or you can go into battle yourself..."

Before Rorschach could finish speaking, he received a blow from a fried chestnut on the head.

"What do you mean, you brat! Are you looking down on us old ghosts? Ah?"

Rorschach covered his head and gasped, with tears streaming down his face. He turned his head and saw that Garp, who was snoring just a second ago, had already sat up, with his thick-knuckled fists still raised. He rose in mid-air, ready to fight. "Well done! This bastard is disrespectful and should be repaired." Warring States grinned happily.

Garp had a stinky old face and stared at Rorschach fiercely, "Speak clearly, otherwise, I will let you taste the most powerful power of love's fist."

Luo Xia shrank his neck and said with a wry smile: "Old man, I really don't mean that."

"Then what do you mean?
Let me and Zefa replace Porusalino and Kuzan.

Do you think that I am not strong enough to stop the Golden Lion, Kaido and the others?
Um?When I beat the golden lion back then, the two of them were still nursing in the recruit camp!

As for Kaido, when I was fighting with his captain, he was still twisting the stick and following that fat bitch Charlotte Lingling! "

Garp was so angry that he blew his beard and stared.

Seeing Garp about to use his fist of love again, Rorschach chose to follow his heart.

The so-called gentleman uses his mouth but not his hands.

Caring for the empty nesters in the Navy is his responsibility as the leader of the new generation of the Navy.

Immediately, Rorschach said seriously: "I fully believe in the strength of Mr. Garp and you guys. After all, you are living legends. It can be said that our navy can achieve its current glory and grandeur because it was not created by you guys with your fists." of."

"Well, what you said is absolutely correct. I like to hear it." Garp was so pleased that he took the tea cup that Skylark poured and took a sip happily.

"But ah."

Rorschach considered his words and said cautiously: "But, when it comes to the ultra-large-scale battlefield control of natural abilities, I would say that you, old man, are not as good as Uncle Porusalino, Uncle Kuzan, and Sakaski. Uncle and others, I think you don’t have any objections to this, right?”

Garp clenched his fists in displeasure, but was held down by Sengoku.

Warring States pondered for a moment, nodded, and agreed with Luo Xia's statement.

"In terms of the attack power of a single target, for example, if you are fighting the Golden Lion or Kaido one on one, then you guys can definitely block their attack.

But what if the opponent doesn't engage in single combat, but instead uses various super-wide natural disaster attacks?
For example, create a super tsunami, or throw away a few islands or something.At this time, we need people with field control abilities like General Aokiji to control the direction of the war, instead of just being led by the opponent.so……"

Rorschach did not continue.

There are no fools here, they are all experienced and sensible people, so there is no need for him to speak clearly.

"Hmph! Although this bastard boy said this to me, I'm a little unhappy, but Kuzan's ability can indeed give them a huge advantage in large-scale wars.

However, maybe the guy with the golden lion is already dead, or even if he is still alive, he may not get the news of Rose's death.Even if they get the news, they may not jump out to cause trouble.

What you said is just a guess based on the worst-case scenario. "

Garp shook his head, yawned, and lay back on the sofa.

Luo Xia glanced at Seng Guo who was deep in thought, winked at Luo, Anilu, and Skylark, and stood up.

"Old man, if nothing happens, we will go back to rest first. You should also go back and get some sleep early. You are quite old, so don't wear your body out."

"Okay, you guys go back first. If Anilu wants it, let Luo take him to my house to rest. There are enough empty rooms there." Warring States nodded.

When Luo Xia and others filed out, Warring States let out a long breath and pinched his eyebrows.

To be honest, what Rorschach said just now still made him feel a lot more entangled.

If you think about it carefully, the possibility of the worst-case scenario mentioned by Rorschach cannot be completely ruled out.

Especially the Golden Lion Shiji, a man who can do anything to achieve his goals.

Unlike Kaido's recklessness and Charlotte Lingling's brainlessness, the powerful and decisive Golden Lion and Whitebeard were once Locks' right-hand men.

In order to escape from the impel city, he was even able to break his own legs.

"What should we do? If this happens, how should we deal with it?" Warring States frowned and thought hard, and countermeasures and possible war results quickly emerged in his mind.

"Do you want to suggest that the superiors postpone this world conference? Submit the reason why the Golden Lion may attack. Perhaps the Five Old Stars will consider it." Lieutenant General He suggested.

Warring States shook his head, "It's impossible, Xiaohe, let's not say whether the Golden Lion will come. Even if he does come, the higher ups will not agree to postpone the World Conference. What this concerns is the World Government. Compared to this, fighting a war is just a small matter. What we should consider is how to replace Porusalino and Cuzan from the work of guarding the Holy Land."

He glanced at Garp, who had closed his eyes, "How about Garp, you and Zefa go to protect the meeting?"

"Pull it down, I don't want to see the stinky faces of those trash. Have you forgotten that old guy Green Gu [also translated as Galin]? That bastard is still unhappy with me. Otherwise, you can ask Ze Law?"

Garp turned over without opening his eyes and turned his butt towards Sengoku.

Warring States collapsed on the sofa.

annoying.

That kid Rorschach is indeed a bomb.

Originally, he was a little happy because Enelu, Skylark and others were back. Unexpectedly, he was not happy for only a few minutes when his mood exploded due to Rorschach's words.

On the path in front of the fortress, looking at the somewhat autistic Rorschach, Skylark couldn't help but lean his petite body over, stretched out his soft little hands, and gently pulled Rorschach's sleeves.

"Huh? What's wrong?" Luo Xia lowered his head and looked at Skylark, who was looking up at his white neck.

Under the dim light, Xiao Nizi's raised face glowed with a touch of pink.

I don't know if it was Rorschach's illusion, but he always felt that Skylark's face looked cuter and more delicate than before.

Ugh, I have the urge to take a bite.

It's a punishment.

Skylark, whose heartbeat quickened when he saw Rorschach's direct gaze, bit his lip and whispered softly: "Brother Rorschach, go...go to my house to sleep?"

"No punishment, no punishment! I'd better sleep in the officers' dormitory. If Uncle Sakaski finds out, I'll be finished. See you tomorrow, Skylark!"

Rorschach shook off all the fantasies that kept popping up in his mind, turned around and ran into the darkness as if to escape, and soon disappeared, leaving Skylark standing there with a blank look on his face.

(End of this chapter)