Chapter 327 Kuzan takes over
Zhan Guo's words were like a bomb dropped in the hearts of all the navy officers present.
If they hadn't been well-trained, this incident might have caused an uproar.
Everyone is amazed in their hearts:
"Why? Why is Marshal Zhan Guo retiring when he is not even old enough?"
"Is Marshal Zhan Guo going to resign?"
"So General Aokiji is going to be promoted to Field Marshal. I was wondering why there were no shoulder straps."
"I fully agree with Admiral Aokiji as the Navy's Grand Admiral!"
"Admiral Kuzan will take over as the Admiral of the Navy. I have no objection."
However, many people have another idea in their minds.
Ghost Spider: "Humph! It's all because of that damn Loto! Otherwise, how could Kuzan be the marshal!"
Dauberman: "Kuzan, you got your title of Admiral by stepping on Admiral Akainu's corpse."
The voice of Sengoku continued: “I am old and my physical strength is gone, so I am no longer qualified to be the Admiral of the Navy.
I believe that Marshal Kuzan will lead the navy to another glorious future."
After saying that, he handed the little Den Den Mushi to Kuzan.
Kuzan took the Den Den Mushi, scratched his head, and didn't know where to start for a moment.
After a while, he spoke slowly: "Ah, that... I'm Kuzan, and I'm honored and happy to be the new Admiral of the Navy.
I know that many people still don't understand or are dissatisfied with me taking over as the Admiral of the Navy.
But I will do my best to dispel your doubts.
Strive to lead the navy to become a real navy!
At the same time, I hope you will give me more corrections and criticisms in my future work.
Please give me your valuable opinions and suggestions.”
He easily caught one of the sentences in Kuzan's impassioned speech.
She turned to look at Garp and asked, "There were rumors that Kuzan had met with Lotte in private. What do you think about this?"
Garp was stunned at first, then he burst into laughter, "Hahahaha, I'm not defending my disciple, everyone can see what kind of person Kuzan is.
Whether in the eyes of you, me, and Sengoku, or in the hearts of the marines below.
He is a qualified sailor and a competent admiral.
Even when facing Loto, Kuzan would not change his position. "
After listening to what Garp said, He began to think.
If we were to say who is currently causing the greatest threat to the world, it would definitely be Lotte.
And in the minds of many navy and civilians, Lotto is the most evil person in the world.
She believed in Kuzan's character and position.
But if others knew that Kuzan had contacted Lot, the entire naval system would collapse.
The navy’s status will no longer exist in the hearts of the people.
"If someone with ulterior motives spreads this rumor, it won't be good for Kuzan."
Garp was quite open-minded, "Don't worry, Xiaohe, even you and I have only heard rumors and have never actually seen it.
No one would believe it if it got out.”
He had a lot of dealings with Lotte.
He also knew a little about Lotte's habits.
Although Loto is a pirate, his style and behavior are not like those of a pirate.
He never burned, killed, looted, oppressed civilians, or cared about treasures.
Moreover, people on the islands along the route that Lot traveled were full of praise for him.
What made him admire him even more was that in the just-concluded Mariner d'Or, Lot had directly overturned the bottom of this world.
At the same time, declare war on the World Government.
From Lotte's words, it is not difficult to hear that he is not doing this for his own selfish desires.
Instead, it is for the common people.
Just imagine, how could a young man who has such a good reputation among the people and such grand ideals be evil?
He asked Crane again: "Crane, do you think Lotte is really evil?"
Tsuru was a little stunned by Garp’s question, “Of course pirates are evil.
As soon as Lot went out to sea, he attacked the Celestial Dragons and injured Kizaru.
Seize the country and move off the island.
Many of our naval officers and soldiers were also injured.
In the war at the top..."
But the more she spoke, the more she realized something was wrong, and she stopped talking before she could finish.
None of these seem to meet the criteria for being evil.
As a naval staff officer, how could he not know the bad habits of the Celestial Dragons?
Not only Lot, even many navy soldiers would not be able to help but teach the Celestial Dragons a lesson when they saw them doing evil.
The reason why Kizaru was injured later was because he was protecting the Celestial Dragons.
They seized countries and moved away from islands, but it was rumored that the people in those countries and islands lived a more prosperous and free life.
Injuring naval officers and soldiers was just their legitimate defense.
The reason why he declared war on the World Government later was simply to restore peace to the world and make sure there would be no more wars in the pirate world.
It seems that this Lot is not only not evil, but more righteous than the navy.
Garp naturally noticed the changing expressions on Crane's face.
He chuckled, "Haha, do you also feel something is wrong?"
"Ah~"
Then he looked up at the sky and sighed, "Like Doflamingo said on the battlefield, justice and evil are only defined by the victor.
People who don't have their own values can only be led by the nose by those in power.
As for what the world will become? We just need to keep our eyes open and watch. "
He's eyes widened. She didn't expect that such words could come from an old man who was usually eccentric.
She shook her head slightly and also said nothing more.
"The marshal handover ceremony will be held now!" At this time, Zhan Guo's voice interrupted their thoughts.
Da~
Da~
Da~
As a burst of crisp footsteps was heard, everyone looked and saw a tall and burly old man coming to the platform.
Many navy officers did not recognize him and had puzzled looks on their faces.
However, some older sailors had excitement on their faces at this moment.
Because they knew this was the former Admiral of the Navy - Kong! Later he was promoted to the commander-in-chief of the entire army!
He is the true commander of the navy!
Kong came to the platform, and Sengoku and Kuzan bowed to him respectively.
He also returned the salute.
Zhan Guo said, "Present it."
Behind the platform, a soldier carried a tray covered with red silk and walked slowly up to the platform and came in front of Kong.
There were two epaulettes prominently placed on the tray, and the patterns on the epaulettes were naturally the rank of marshal.
Sora reached out and picked up one of the shoulder straps, then walked in front of Kuzan.
Kuzan bowed slightly.
Sora pinned the epaulette on Kuzan's left shoulder.
Similarly, he pinned another epaulette on Kuzan's right shoulder.
After finishing, Kuzan stood up and bowed to Sora again.
At this point, the sailors in the stands could no longer hold back and became excited.
"OH～～～～"
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