Chapter 677: Retention, Neptune's choice! (2 in 1)
The world is big, and there are many different kinds of people in it. Everyone has things they want to do, and everyone has their own dreams.
Even someone as powerful as Yoriichi Tsugakuni is unable to interfere with the decisions of everyone around him.
In the bright cabin, Zephyr stood by the window, his hands behind his back, looking out the window without saying a word. On the sofa behind him, Tsugakuin Yoshiichi sat upright, in front of him, Jinbei bowed slightly, his face full of seriousness and earnestness.
"Jinpei."
"Have you made up your mind? Have you decided not to continue to be the base commander of the Fishman Island branch?"
After a while, Jiguo Yuanyi spoke slowly, and his tone was quite serious.
After several days of ideological struggle, Jinbei was ultimately unable to completely recover from this defeat.
The death of his subordinates left a deep shadow in his heart that was difficult to digest.
"Yes, Mr. Tsugikoku Yoshiichi."
"I don't think I'm suitable. I don't have the ability to protect Fishman Island, I don't have the ability to fulfill the duties of a vice admiral, and I don't have the ability to protect my subordinates."
Jinbei seemed to have once again thought of his companions who had died in front of him. His emotions fluctuated violently, his tone was full of self-blame, and even his eyes became moist.
Seeing Jinbe's painful appearance at this time, Tsugikuni Yoshiichirō, who had been brewing the words of persuasion in his heart for a long time, finally swallowed them all back into his stomach.
"Really? Have you decided?"
Tsugumi Yuichiro didn't know how to respond for a moment, and his face darkened. After he finished speaking, Yuichiro accepted this fact. His body seemed to have no strength left, and he slowly leaned back on the sofa.
Zephyr, standing in front of the window, turned his head slightly, glanced at Jinbei, and then his sight fell on Tsugikuni Yoriichi, with a hint of worry in his eyes.
Compared to Jinbei who gave up the position of base commander, Zephyr is more worried about Tsugakuni Yoriichi's current condition.
In his impression, along the way, Yuichi Tsugikoshi has been surrounded by partners who share the same goals.
Whether it is Mihawk or Issho, those companions of Tsugaru Yoriichi are strong and determined. Even Koshiro and Cyrus back then are such people. Although these two people withdrew from the front line due to family reasons, their hearts are still closely connected with Tsugaru Yoriichi.
As long as Tsugikuni Yoshiichi needs them, they will return to the front line for the new navy.
Nowadays, although the entire organization of the new navy has expanded countless times, the number of people surrounding Yuichiro Tsugakuin is increasing.
Over the years, there has never been a case of anyone falling behind.
Jinbei is not the only general who has suffered a blow, but he is also the first one who feels that he has failed to live up to expectations and is unwilling to continue in this position.
For Jinbei personally, he did this because he followed his heart. He felt that he needed to take responsibility for the deaths of his subordinates, and the way he took responsibility was to "step down."
But this does not mean that Jinbe's abilities are really flawed. He failed simply because the enemy was too strong. Neither Tsugikuni Yoriichi nor Zephyr thought of holding Jinbe responsible for this.
In their opinion, the best way for Jinbe to take responsibility is not to resign, but to bravely assume the duties of lieutenant admiral, rebuild the branch on Fishman Island, restore order on Fishman Island, and restore its former prosperity and stability.
but
Once someone with Jinbe's personality gets stuck in a rut, even if Tsugakuni Yoriichi and Zephyr try to persuade him together, it's probably going to be of no use.
He is a man with a strong sense of opinion and has his own set of values.
Benevolence and righteousness
Jinbei considers this more important than his own life.
"Feel sorry."
"Mr. Yuichi Tsugikoku"
When Jinbei saw that Tsugakuni Yoriichi had not spoken for a long time, he felt the other party's dilemma. He also knew that it would be difficult for the new navy to give up at this time.
However, Jinbei had considered this point, so he continued:
"Mr. Tsugikoku Yoshiichi, I think Brother Tiger is more suitable to be the base commander of Fishman Island than me."
"He is strong and gentle. If it were him, he would definitely not be like me."
Jinbei has a blind admiration for Tiger, perhaps because of the so-called childhood filter. He grew up in Fishman Street, and in the eyes of the children of his generation, Tiger, who was the first to leave Fishman Island and travel around the world, is the idol of all of them.
This kind of childhood filter has never disappeared until now.
After hearing this, Yoriichi Tsugakuni still remained silent. What Jinbei said was something that he and Zephyr had actually considered a long time ago.
These days, both of them have been observing Jinbe. Looking at Jinbe's condition, they actually have a plan in mind. Just as Jinbe said, if Jinbe does not want to be the captain of the Fishman Island base, Tiger will be the best candidate.
There is no doubt about this. After all, Fish-man Island has a special geographical location. The lieutenant general guarding here must be a fish-man or a mermaid. Tiger has a very high prestige among the mermaids. Jiguo Yuanyi saved his life, and Tiger himself is a man who values friendship and loyalty.
Except for the slight lack of strength, everything else is very suitable.
Moreover, this "lack of strength" is only relative. Although his combat power is far from that of an admiral, he is more than qualified to be a lieutenant general. Moreover, in the geographical environment of Fishman Island, Tiger is still at home.
Neither Tsugikuni Yoriichi nor Zephyr felt embarrassed or conflicted about the selection of the new generals for Fishman Island. What made them feel embarrassed and conflicted was actually about Jinbe himself.
They didn't want to see such an outstanding guy fall.
Especially Zephyr, who has had similar experiences and can empathize with Jinbe today. It is precisely because of this that Zephyr understands that the days of retreating behind the scenes are not easy.
In his spare time, Zefa would always think of his wife and children involuntarily, and fantasize that if he had been more decisive back then, if he had been able to kill all the pirates and make everyone deeply afraid of him, then those pirates would not dare to take it out on their families for fear of death.
If it weren't for the title of "The General Who Doesn't Kill" that bound me, would those pirates not dare to act so arrogantly against my family?
It took Zefa most of his life to get over that pain.
Taking the opportunity of Tsugakuin Yoshiichi's "fall" to bid farewell to his past self completely, he now feels extremely fulfilled. Although he often misses his family, when he sees disciples like Kuzan and Tsugakuin Yoshiichi moving towards their goals, his empty heart is filled.
As for Jinbe, I'm afraid he will continue to experience everything that Zephyr has experienced.
Whenever night falls, feelings of self-blame and regret will envelop Shen Ping.
These were all things that Yoriichi Tsugakuni and Zephyr could foresee.
"Jinbei, I will seriously consider your suggestion."
"If there are no problems with Tiger, the responsibility of rebuilding the Fishman Island Navy Branch will be handed over to him."
"but."
"We are most worried about you. If you continue to be immersed in such pain, it will be troublesome." "Jinbei, since you don't want to be the base commander, how about letting you assist Tiger in rebuilding the Fisherman Island Navy Branch?"
"You will still retain your rank of Lieutenant General, but your duties will be assigned to Tiger. What do you think?"
What Tsugikuni Yoshiichi is considering now is actually how to deal with Jinbe. This is an excellent guy, and it would be unreasonable to let him resign.
Even in the less humane headquarters of the Navy, when Zephyr wanted to resign, the then-Admiral Sora tried his best to keep him.
The new navy is unlikely to do worse than the headquarters of the navy in this regard.
As Jiguo Yuanyi spoke, he couldn't help but turn his head slightly to look at Zefa behind him. Zefa standing in front of the window nodded slightly to show his approval.
Zephyr was more experienced in this kind of thing. After receiving Zephyr's approval, Yoriichi Tsugakuin turned around and looked at Jinbei. Noticing the embarrassed expression on Jinbei's face, Yoriichi continued to persuade him:
"After this turmoil on Fishman Island, people's hearts are in turmoil."
"These days, King Neptune held a funeral for his wife, Princess Otohime, and his two children in Ryugu Castle."
"You didn't go, so you didn't see King Neptune's current state."
"Neptune, who lost his family, is very depressed. I heard that Princess Shirahoshi has returned to Ryugu Castle, and Shark Star has been staying by King Neptune's side since he was released from prison."
"Neptune cherishes the time he spends with his family so much that he has even ordered Shark Star to withdraw from the new navy. He is afraid that his last son will also meet with misfortune."
"It is foreseeable that the new navy will have to shoulder greater and greater responsibilities in the future."
"The responsibilities that Ryugu City cannot bear need to be taken up by our new navy."
"Tiger's ability is of course beyond doubt, but he also needs help."
Tsugakuni Yoriichi's words also made Jinbe realize the difficulty of the current situation. In fact, even if Tsugakuni Yoriichi didn't say anything, Jinbe would be able to think of these things by himself, as long as his mind was still on this.
The reason why Jinbe lacks sensitivity in this regard is because he has been immersed in the pain of losing his subordinates these days.
Yoriichi noticed a slight change in Jinbei's expression, and immediately decided not to continue persuading him, and changed the subject:
"Jinbei, this is the matter you should think about carefully when you return home."
"I agree that you will no longer serve as the base commander of Fishman Island."
"But I still need to ask Tiger's opinion as to whether he is willing to come to Fishman Island to take over as the base commander."
"After he confirms it, tell me your answer."
"I'm afraid you've been exhausted these past few days. Now that you've recovered a little, go out for a walk."
"You don't know that during the time you didn't show up, the people on Fishman Island thought you were dead and blamed Neptune for your death."
When Jinbei heard what Tsugakuni Yoriichi said, a look of confusion appeared on his face.
At this time, Zefa also sat back on the sofa and told Jinbe the rumors about Fishman Island during this period on behalf of Tsugikuni Yoriichi.
"King Neptune colluded with the World Government to murder Princess Otohime and the New Navy?! To seize power?!"
After hearing these messages about King Neptune, Jinbei could no longer stay. Whether it was the deceased Princess Otohime or the living King Neptune, both of them were people that Jinbei respected.
Realizing that this rumor might cause harm to King Neptune, Jinbei hurriedly said goodbye to Yoriichi and Zephyr, left the warship and headed towards Ryugu Castle.
He had to clarify these things as soon as possible. He didn't want King Neptune to be suspected by the people again after experiencing the pain of losing his wife and son.
However, no matter how fast Jinbe ran at this moment, the impact on King Neptune had already appeared.
During the time when the funeral for his wife and son was being held, rumors from the outside world eventually reached King Neptune's ears through the mouths of the guards of Ryugu Castle.
After experiencing this kind of thing, King Neptune was actually suspected by the people, and his heart was completely broken.
He just felt that his efforts in the first half of his life were really ridiculous. Although he did not come forward to rebuke the people who spread the rumors, King Neptune's heart was already dead at this time.
He has made up his mind that he will cherish the time he spends with his family and will never live the rest of his life for others, but will live his own life.
So what will happen to Fishman Island in the future?
King Neptune didn't care at all at this time, so why bother? !
I heard that there are hundreds of different races living together in the Ten Thousand Nations operated by the New Navy. There are not only giants, but also mermen and humans.
There will be no irreconcilable conflicts between residents due to race.
Isn’t this exactly the world that Princess Otohime longed for during her lifetime?
King Neptune felt that it would be a good choice if he and his family could live in Ten Thousand Countries.
Moreover, that is the headquarters of the new navy, where there are the world's most powerful people, Shirahoshi and Shark Star should be able to live their lives in peace.
Isn't this exactly what this old father hopes for in his heart?
After Jinbei left, the cabin fell into a brief silence.
After a long while, Zefa asked, "Yuichi, is this really okay?"
Hearing this, Yuichiro Tsuchikuni slowly stood up and walked to the window, looking at the scenery outside the window without answering.
After a long while, Jiguo Yuanyi asked:
"Are you talking about Jinbe? Or about the rumors about Fishman Island?"
The rumor about Fishman Island was not brought up by the New Navy, but the New Navy knew about it as soon as the rumor appeared.
The new navy clearly had the ability to stop the spread of this rumor, but they did not do so. This was instructed by Yoriichi Tsugakuni.
The reason why this rumor spread so widely was also because the new navy turned a blind eye to it.
As to why.
Isn’t King Neptune’s transformation today a good example of this?
"do not know."
"After all, it is the choice of the people of Fishman Island and King Neptune himself."
(End of this chapter)
