Chapter 162 Senior Citizen Club

The news of General Akainu's failure spread like a hurricane on the sea. From the initial mission failure, after several intentional or unintentional processings during the spread, it turned into a rumor that Akainu was defeated by the revolutionary army. Of course, such rumors are just Widely spread among some lower-level groups.

Real big shots have their own channels to receive first-hand information that is closest to the truth.

Akainu's failure is real.

However, the rumor that Akainu was beaten like a dog by the Revolutionary Army and fled like a dog is sheer nonsense. The leader of the Revolutionary Army, the most dangerous criminal in the world, took action, and the other cadres of the Revolutionary Army lacked support. It's not surprising that Akainu failed in his mission.

It is said that this also involves the leakage of technology from the Naval Scientific Corps. The artificial dragon used by the Revolutionary Army is said to be a technology developed by the Naval Scientific Corps. However, it somehow turned into something belonging to the Revolutionary Army, and was in turn used to destroy it. The navy has its head full.

It is said that General Akainu became furious because of this.

This incident is one of the many rumors that is true.

Sakaski, who returned to Marineland, was indeed furious. The revolutionary army used artificial dragon technology to break through the restrictions on maritime navigation, allowing them to come and go freely through the sky. Coupled with the use of submarines, the navy had more power than conventional forces. He was already at a disadvantage... Sakaski was getting angry after all these things happened.

The person in charge of the science force was criticized in a bloody manner, and even Porusalino, who happened to be returning to Marineland, was slapped hard when Sakaski caught him.

The two generals destroyed several training grounds.

It wasn't until Marshal Warring States and Lieutenant General Garp jointly suppressed the two that this absurd farce came to an end. Although Marshal Warring States issued a gag order as quickly as possible, many people in Malinfan were confused and the news was early. It spread.

Headquarters Building, Marshal's Office.

It's another internal meeting of the old people.

"What happened this time... Sakaski was hit hard!"

"...This is also his bad luck. That kid Dragon... Garp, can you defeat Dragon?" Lieutenant General He looked at the man next to him who was eating donuts. old friend/

"Ten years ago, I beat that brat with one hand. Five years ago, I showed him what filial piety is... Now, I haven't beaten him, and I'm not sure, but what that boy is best at is not alone. The challenge is a group battle!" Garp held the donut and said carelessly, not as if he was talking about his only son, but as if he was talking about unrelated things, "And that kid's ability to escape is also very good. Conveniently, ten years ago I could beat him all over his head, but I can no longer catch that boy Long."

"If you say this, it doesn't limit the means of escape for the kid Long. Even if he can win, it won't make much sense... Sigh! I never thought that kid Long would reach this point." Hezhong Will sigh with emotion.

"Who says otherwise! Long...I have always believed that he can succeed Sengoku and become the next marshal of the navy."

Zefa's robotic arm was holding a cup of hot tea. He looked at the dark green tea and sighed.

Warring States, Zefa, Garp, He... four people are all in the marshal's office. There is nothing wrong with saying that it is an old people's club. As comrades of the same era, they are now the real senior leaders in the navy. Malinfando could not find anyone older and more senior than them.

"That bastard has had a bad temper since he was a child. No matter how hard you beat him on the right thing, it will be useless... However, I will not fail a third time, Luffy. I will definitely make him a qualified marine." ." Garp clenched his fists and said confidently.

"the third time?"

Crane frowned.

I'm a little confused why it's the third time?

"The affairs of the Revolutionary Army are not urgent now. Even if the Son of the Devil falls into the hands of the Revolutionary Army, it does not mean that things will change in a short while. Compared with this, the matter of the Naval Science Force... What are you going to do, Warring States Period? deal with?"

"I just came back from Dr. Vegapunk. If you plan to severely punish the mismanagement of the scientific force, I'm afraid I have to ask for some favors." Zefa finally explained the reason why he was concerned about this issue.

He had only been back from Dr. Vegapunk for a few days.

He is now very different from before he set off. A brand new robotic arm has filled the empty side. This robotic arm tailor-made for him by Dr. Vegapunk not only looks full of power and art. Beautiful, but actually quite durable.

Not only is the Sea Tower Stone installed to suppress the abilities of esper users, but it also has many wonderful functions. It can be said that with such an arm, Zefa's strength may still not be comparable to that of himself at his peak, but Now he can almost be said to have truly returned to the top of the world.

This was the judgment given by Sengoku as a bystander after Garp and Zefa had a private discussion.

"What else can we do? Let's beat it! The Science Force says it has the name of the Navy. In fact, you also know that we have restrictions on the jurisdiction of the Science Force. The reason why it has the name of the Navy is, It’s just for the convenience of calling the general to protect Dr. Vegapunk..."

Warring States held his forehead and sighed.

The marshal is really not as handsome as he looks.

This seemingly majestic throne is actually a tormenting pot. Pressure from all aspects piles up on him. On the one hand, he has to deal with the idiots of the Celestial Dragons and the greedy high-ranking officials of the World Government. On the other hand, he has to be responsible. The actions of millions of naval forces protect the tranquility of the sea...

A candle burned at both ends refers to the situation during the Warring States Period.

When you are extremely tired, you can vaguely feel that your life is burning at an extraordinary speed.

"The Science Force has no way to punish, and the loss of artificial dragon technology does not necessarily mean that there is a problem with the Science Force's intelligence management. Don't forget about Punk Hassad, M. Caesar Courant, the former senior officer of the Science Force. The whereabouts of the researcher are still unknown...perhaps he fell into the hands of the revolutionary army."

"If we become suspicious of the scientific troops and launch a purge because of this, it may be the purpose of the revolutionary army. At this time, it is better to remain silent. My idea is to see first whether there is a serious problem in the scientific troops or the revolutionary army." The infiltration has reached this serious level.”

At this point, Sengoku's expression became serious.

He knew that spies from external forces were indispensable within the navy. No matter how the purges and crackdowns were carried out, the number of spies deployed would not be reduced, and frequent internal purges would damage the morale and combat effectiveness of the navy... But if These spies are too rampant.

The Warring States Period was not stingy in ruthlessly purging a group of people.

"Are you talking about a spy? It is true that the Revolutionary Army knew Sakaski's whereabouts very well this time. If the Revolutionary Army abducted the Son of the Devil before Sakaski arrived in Alabasta, I would have doubts. The Black Prince has colluded with the revolutionary army..." Midway through his words, He suddenly fell silent.

Zefa's eyelids twitched slightly.

However, he concealed his throbbing for a moment very well. Sengoku and Garp, who were focused on Crane, did not notice Zefa's little strangeness.

"Warring States Period, could it be that the Black Prince provided intelligence to the Revolutionary Army? Otherwise, the Revolutionary Army's timing was really good. It is obvious that the Kingdom of Alabasta is also a very good attack location. It is easier than the vast sea. Launched a surprise attack... As a result, after leaving Alabasta's territorial waters, the revolutionary army launched an attack..."

"I have also thought about this possibility."

Warring States rubbed his brows with a tired look on his face. Ever since he learned that the operation to bring back the son of the devil, Nico Robin, had failed, he had not had a good sleep for many days. "The Revolutionary Army was involved in this matter in order to exclude the Black Prince. He deliberately waited for Sakaski to leave Alabasta before taking action... The possibility cannot be said to be impossible."

"However, the Revolutionary Army did this to clear away the suspicion of the Black Prince. Without any evidence, it is impossible to do anything against the Black Prince just by relying on our guesses. The Black Prince can definitely say that the Revolutionary Army did this just to get rid of the Black Prince. Let’s think about it this way... It’s like a matryoshka doll, layer by layer, endless, and in the end it will just be nothing.”

"After all, the Kingdom of Ecmundo is different from other countries. Without definite evidence, strong measures cannot be used."

"makes sense."

Crane sighed in understanding.

There is no doubt about the dominance of the World Government and the Navy, but this dominance also depends on the target. Back then, the Navy would simply destroy O'Hara with the Demon-Slaying Order. In addition to O'Hara's violation of the taboo, there are also O'Hara are all scholars. Without the support of force, they are lambs to be ravaged by others.

Comparing the two, the Kingdom of Ekmundo is a superpower with the Black Prince and a large number of powerful men. Even the navy would not dare to look down on the Black Prince, unless it is confirmed beyond a doubt that the Kingdom of Ekmundo has violated taboos. Otherwise, ordinary world governments and navies would rather pretend not to see it.

"However, He, what you are worried about is also what I am worried about recently. The Black Prince... I always feel that he is not a peaceful guy. The shipping network is expanding more and more, and he keeps making friends with Araba. For big and powerful countries like Stan and Germa... the title of King Shichibukai may not be enough for him."

Warring States looked solemn.

Men who are known as wise generals are inherently smart people. Many things may not have any reliable evidence, but the clues are enough for such people to deduce a lot of information, and once the seeds of doubt are planted, All kinds of behaviors that seemed normal in the past will take on a strange color.

"Let people keep an eye on the Black Prince. I know that the Kingdom of Ekmundo is in the new world, and our power there is very weak, but... Zefa, I heard that your pirate guerrillas and Ekmund Our friendship with Duoguo is good, have you noticed anything wrong?" He squinted his eyes and stared at Zefa through two thin slits.

"The laws of the Kingdom of Elkmundo are very strict. My subordinates have always been restricted in their actions in the Kingdom of Elkmundo. I have not dealt with the Black Prince once or twice, and no problems have been found...but ·······”

Speaking of the word "but", Zefa took a different breath.

The rest of the people listened patiently. They knew that what was said before was just useless nonsense like the opening remarks. The real nutritious things are all behind the twist!

After Zefa took a breath, he continued: "But after dealing with the Black Prince's subordinates several times, I found that the Black Prince's subordinates... are all young and as strong as monsters. If they are One or two people are enough, but there are more than one or two strong men under him. The executioner, Earthquake, Leopard Man... these are just a few famous ones. The other few are not so famous, but But the strength cannot be underestimated either.”

"I suspect... the Black Prince has some special means of improving the strength of others."

"How is this possible? Zefa, when did you learn to joke?"

Sengoku frowned.

The means to improve the strength of others... There is no such good thing in this world. The strong ones are all killed from the mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

"So I just doubt whether it is true or not. I have no evidence, but the Kingdom of Aikmundo must have secrets." Zefa revealed the ambiguous truth. There was no lie in it. He knew that Aikmundo had secrets. Ervus has miraculous powers.

But he does not have any evidence to prove the existence of miracles. Unless he has seen it with his own eyes or tried it himself, it is impossible for people to believe such incredible things by just relying on words.

So when he said these words, he was confident and not worried at all about being caught lying.

"In the new world..." Warring States sighed silently.

No matter what kind of secrets the Kingdom of Exmundo has, as long as there is no evidence that the secret violates the taboos of the world government, it is impossible for the Navy to use force to investigate. What's more, the Kingdom of Exmundo is in the New World, and it belongs to the Navy. The areas with the weakest strength.

"Zefa, let your pirate guerrillas keep an eye on Prince Black." He said.

"My students are not good at intelligence search. It is best to find a few experts in this field and send them to the new world." Zefa obviously did not intend to cause trouble for his students. "I will let Ain help these experts. , the results of the investigation will depend on the level of experts you find."

at this time

"Sengoku, Ahe, Zefa, are you talking too far? Aren't you talking about the scientific force?"

After eating all the donuts, Garp opened another pack of senbei that Sengoku had hidden. His words made the other three people stunned for a moment, and then they all laughed bitterly.

"You are getting old after all."

He touched his wrinkled face, his smile full of helplessness and self-mockery, and did not continue to entangle Zefa with investigating the Black Prince.

"Things about the science force..."

Warring States tugged at his braided beard and said, "Just give a few managers a knife and give them a warning. Those scientific researchers can't move, and Sakaski... It's not his fault that the mission failed, but no matter what After all, the fact that the mission failed cannot be changed, and not being punished for mistakes is not conducive to the maintenance of military discipline. Moreover, leaving him in Marineland may cause conflict with Porusalino... Let him go out to attack the sea. Be a thief! He is not allowed to return to Marinefando until he has collected twenty pirate flags."