Chapter 724 After the War
The bright moonlight shines through the clouds on the ruins of the Marinevando battlefield. Thousands of soldiers wearing white navy uniforms and hard hats are busy carrying debris from the ruins.
The dull sound of the shovel digging into the rubble and the crisp sound of the bricks hitting each other could be heard continuously...
The figures of the soldiers kept moving between the ruins, trying hard to restore order to the messy ruins.
Other than that,
A group of medical staff wearing white protective suits wandered among the ruins of the battlefield, concentrating on searching for the sick and wounded.
Whenever a wounded person is found,
They will first confirm the condition of the injured, then perform preliminary first aid treatment, then carefully lift the injured onto a stretcher, and then carry them to tents set up on the edge of the battlefield.
And in the white tents, there are identical tall figures.
After the medical staff sent the wounded to the tent, they did not leave in a hurry, but stood in the corner with a respectful gesture.
Their eyes were filled with admiration and shock as they watched the tall figure's hands light up with vibrant green fluorescence, and then the injuries on the wounded man lying on the operating table began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye!
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"Does this really not matter?"
Warring States looked at the tall figures busy in the tents with a little worry in his eyes, and couldn't help but speak.
Aizen smiled and shook his head when he heard this, and said: "It's okay, I can still bear this little consumption."
"not to mention……"
"Soldiers also need to recover in the shortest possible time. Otherwise, it will be difficult for them to survive the next war."
Warring States sighed deeply when he heard this, and turned his head no longer to look at the messy ruins.
Garp sighed slightly, then raised his hand and patted Sengoku's shoulder, looked into his eyes and shook his head.
Warring States naturally understood the look in his old friend's eyes. He gritted his teeth and tried not to look at the situation over there.
But the bursts of wailing from the ruins kept impacting his spirit, and the strong sense of guilt in his heart made him unable to help but said: "This war has caused them to endure too much pain. If it is short, If there is another show within the time..."
Warring States didn't finish what he said, but everyone present understood what he meant!
Sakaski raised his eyes and glanced at Sengoku, frowning slightly, with a look of displeasure on his face.
Porusalino didn't say anything when he heard this, he just lowered his head and licked his nails.
Kuzan slowly raised his head and looked at Aizen with bright eyes, waiting for his answer.
Aizen's eyes flashed with light after hearing this. After exhaling slightly, he said with a hint of helplessness in his serious tone: "Marshal Sengoku, this battle... will definitely happen. No matter what we want, If you don't want to, there will be a war with the world government."
"I know that after this war at the top, the Navy needs to recuperate and regain its strength...but they will not give us that opportunity."
"Because now the existence of the navy has seriously affected the World Government's rule over this sea."
Aizen's eyes revealed a deep gaze, and his tone became heavier: "Perhaps, they are already preparing for war, preparing to defeat the navy in one fell swoop and then reorganize a navy under their control."
Everyone present was silent after hearing this, and they all seemed to acquiesce in Aizen's conjecture.
Sengoku's lips trembled, and after taking a deep breath, he said in a low voice: "I... understand... Aizen."
"Since it's inevitable... let's make a decision early..."
After all,
He turned around with some swaying body and walked towards the central building with heavy steps.
"Tomorrow... I will resign as Admiral..."
"You will take over the position of the next navy marshal..."
"Aizen..."
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A bright moon hung high in the sky, shining silver light and illuminating the entire beach. The waves gently hit the rocks on the shore, making a soft and rhythmic sound, as if they were telling something...
The soft sand shone faintly in the moonlight, as if it were covered with countless small diamonds.
Occasionally, a seagull flew across the sky and made a sweet cry, adding a bit of vitality to the quiet night.
Aizen's steps were slow and unhurried as he stepped on the wet beach, leaving a series of footprints that were neither shallow nor deep. His tall figure looked lonely and determined against the moonlight.
After walking a certain distance, he came to a huge rock, stopped, and then slowly sat down, leaning on the big rock.
He looked up at the stars, his eyes deep and distant, as if he was looking for something.
at this time,
Creak ~ creak ~
Suddenly there was a slight sound of friction and squeezing of sand not far away.
Aizen chuckled upon hearing the sound and said, "What are you doing here?"
"As a naval admiral, instead of presiding over post-disaster reconstruction at this time, I have the leisure time to take a walk on the beach."
After all,
He raised his head and looked at the two tall figures blocking the moonlight.
The visitors were Sakaski and Porusalino.
Sakaski imitated Aizen and leaned back against the boulder, then took out a lighter from his pocket and lit the cigar in his mouth.
"call……"
"Marshal of the Warring States Period has aged...becomes indecisive..."
Porusalino sat silently on the beach and leaned his back on the boulder.
Aizen smiled bitterly and shook his head when he heard this, and said: "Uncle Sengoku has considered it more comprehensively. The safety and development of the entire navy rest on his shoulders...it is a last resort to look forward and backward."
After Sakaski took a deep puff of his cigar, he exhaled a cloud of smoke and said in a hoarse voice: "No matter what, after this war, the Navy needs a new leader to lead the course of the new era."
After hearing this, Aizen fell silent, looking calmly at the sparkling sea in the distance.
at this time,
Porusalino suddenly spoke: "You seem to be in a hurry, Aizen."
"Besides, I think there are still many things you haven't confessed to us."
After hearing this, Aizen slowly closed his eyes, exhaled slightly, and said in a calm tone: "It's nothing."
"If you don't want to say it, forget it. Anyway, you know... No matter what decision you make, I will always support you."
"I don't want to say it, it's just..."
"If not, then just say it!"
Porusalino stared closely at Aizen's eyes, with a very serious and solemn expression on his face.
Sakaski also raised his head and looked at Aizen.
Aizen sighed slightly when he saw this. The feeling of being watched closely made him very uncomfortable.
After a while,
"Okay, okay, I say."
He raised his hands helplessly, with a bitter smile on his face and guilt in his eyes.
"Before... I was the one who was exaggerating. The relationship between the Navy and the World Government has not actually reached the point of life and death. It was me... who insisted on carrying out this war."
"As for the reason..."
"Sorry..."
"I'm running out of time."
