Chapter 1588: Internal Fighting in the Navy (Part )

The cause of all this can be traced back to Whitebeard’s words before his death.

His last words were like a bombshell, causing uproar around the world.

And then Charlotte's appearance brought an extreme humiliation to the navy, allowing the whole world to see the navy's weakness and vulnerability.

Those ambitious people who have been suffocated by the so-called "justice" finally smelled the scent of opportunity.

They realize that now is the best time for them to rise.

Therefore, after the war, the number of pirates in the four seas increased rapidly like mushrooms after rain, and everywhere was filled with roaming pirates, bringing endless panic and disaster to ordinary people.

However, faced with such a serious situation, the navy branches scattered across the country seemed powerless.

Because their elite forces have been transferred to the Navy Headquarters, the branches in various places are seriously short of manpower and are unable to effectively suppress the countless pirates currently on the sea.

Even several branches have been captured by pirates, which undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to the reputation and image of the navy.

But this is not the worst situation. What’s worse is that the situation in the first half of the Grand Line has become extremely serious.

Pirate activities there are becoming more rampant, and the navy's control is gradually weakening, which is undoubtedly a huge crisis for the entire world.

The Sixth and Seventh Routes, which had always been under the strict control of the Navy, were attacked fiercely by pirates during this period, and the situation became extremely critical.

If it weren't for Sengoku's prompt decision to urgently dispatch a group of powerful elite troops to guard these two shipping routes, they would have been breached by the pirates long ago.

Once these two vital shipping routes are broken through by pirates, the consequences will be disastrous.

Not only will the navy be in great crisis, but Marijoa, the headquarters of the world government, will also be completely cut off from the four seas and lose contact with the outside world.

In this case, the rule of the world government will face unprecedented challenges, and the entire world may fall into chaos.

The increasing number of pirates sounded a heavy alarm for the navy, which had been in chaos for a month.

At the same time, the World Government also realized the seriousness of the situation.

Originally, the World Government planned to sit back and watch the fight, allowing the conflicts within the navy to further intensify, thereby achieving the goal of splitting the navy.

However, when they saw that the sixth and seventh routes were almost lost, they couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

They suddenly realized that even if they wanted to split the navy, they must not let the navy completely out of control.

Because only if the navy maintains a certain level of combat effectiveness can it effectively deal with the threat of pirates.

Therefore, the Five Elder Stars immediately issued an order without hesitation, requiring Sengoku to first concentrate on solving the pirate problem in the first half of the Grand Line and stabilize the situation.

As for the selection of the next Navy Admiral, a decision can be made after the pirate problem is resolved.

At the same time, this is undoubtedly a severe test of the abilities of both Aokiji and Akainu.

Under such circumstances, Sengoku, who had originally decided to resign, was forced back to the marshal's throne by the World Government and continued to sit on it.

The navy fell into chaos for more than a month, which was unexpected by no one.

However, unexpectedly, the biggest beneficiary of this chaos turned out to be Zhan Guo, who was supposed to resign.

This result made the Five Elders feel wary, and they began to suspect whether Sengoku was deliberately using the power of pirates to consolidate his own position.

In fact, Zhan Guo himself was also surprised by the development of the situation.

He never expected that his resignation would cause such violent turmoil within the navy.

Aokiji and Akainu competed fiercely for the position of Admiral, causing serious divisions within the Navy.

This division not only weakened the navy's strength, but also made it unable to control the sea.

The current situation makes Zhan Guo worried.

The Rockefeller Kingdom of the New World is eyeing places outside the New World and is ready to break out of the New World at any time.

The Three Emperors in Paradise are also constantly eroding the sphere of influence in the first half of the Grand Line.

The pirates who emerged like a tide from all over the place invaded various kingdoms and naval branches with impunity.

The revolutionary army took advantage of the chaotic situation and fished in troubled waters, causing more trouble for the navy.

The Navy has not yet developed a practical response plan.

They could only remain in a state of passive defense, watching the flames of war and smoke everywhere.

Today, all the member states have expressed strong protests against the navy's incompetence and inaction, which puts the naval marshal Sengoku under tremendous pressure.

Sometimes, Zhan Guo even had the urge to just give up the responsibility and stop holding this position.

After all, according to his original plan, he should have resigned long ago.

However, his deep sense of responsibility and commitment to justice weighed on his shoulders like two heavy mountains, preventing him from giving up easily.

After careful consideration, Sengoku decided to send two powerful generals, Aokiji and Akainu, to the sixth and seventh routes respectively to clear out the pirates there.

He hoped that in this way, he could completely eliminate the pirates on these two routes and open up waterways to the four seas.

After completing this step, Zhan Guo planned to send various lieutenant generals to various parts of the world to quell the rebellions.

But he knew very well that all this would take time.

According to his estimation, it would take at least two years to completely suppress this surging wave.

In other words, if the World Government is not in a hurry, Sengoku can continue to serve as the Navy Admiral for another two years before he can officially resign.

However, judging from the current situation, the Five Elders will obviously not let Zhan Guo sit firmly in the position of marshal.

The Five Elders have now completely lost their trust in Warring States. They have made up their minds that as long as the navy can successfully clear the sixth and seventh routes, they will immediately select the next navy marshal and will never let Warring States continue to hold this position.

Because in their view, if Sengoku continues to lead the navy, then this army, which should have belonged to the World Government, would probably no longer be under the control of the World Government.

During this month, many exciting things happened on the park’s first route.

Those supernovas who had made a name for themselves at the Marine Headquarters, when the battle was halfway through, actually took advantage of the Navy's unpreparedness, secretly hijacked the warships, and then quickly fled from the Marine Headquarters.