Chapter 389 Gathering together
At this moment, the top naval officers gathered together, and everyone's eyes were turned to Zhan Guo.
They knew in their hearts that the core of this meeting was to wait for the Five Elders to decide on how to deal with the two captains of the Whitebeard Pirates.
Those two were not just ordinary pirates, but Whitebeard's family members - this identity was enough to make everyone's scalp tingle.
The air in the office seemed to freeze and time seemed to slow down.
Everyone is making their own calculations in their minds, guessing what will happen next.
Zhan Guo sat in the first seat with a calm look, but the slight frown between his brows revealed his inner worries.
His fingers tapped lightly on the table, as if he was waiting patiently, or as if he was making final preparations for the coming storm.
Akainu Sakaski scowled, his hands clenched into fists on his knees.
For him, any threat to justice should be ruthlessly eradicated.
There was a hint of anger in his eyes, as if he had foreseen the cruelty of the next battle. And he would never back down.
Kizaru Borsalino maintained his lazy look as always, but his half-closed eyes would flash a gleam of light from time to time.
He understood that the complexity of this matter far exceeded that of an ordinary fight.
The Whitebeard Pirates are one of the most powerful pirate groups in the world, and now, they are facing a possible devastating war.
Kuzan leaned back in his chair, looking relaxed, but he was secretly thinking about various possibilities in his mind.
His eyes would glance out the window from time to time, as if trying to find some answers from the blue sky.
He knew that this decision would have a profound impact on the entire navy and even the entire world.
Everyone is waiting, waiting for the order from Mary Geoise, waiting for the final decision of the Five Elders.
The two captains of the Whitebeard Pirates who were kidnapped by Blackbeard, Jozu and Thatch, are now in prison.
How to deal with these two people not only affects Whitebeard's attitude, but may also trigger an unprecedented storm.
"Boom boom boom——"
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, breaking the silence in the office.
Zhan Guo nodded slightly and motioned the person outside to come in.
A stern figure walked in, holding a thick document in his hand with a serious expression.
He is the messenger of the Five Elders, specifically responsible for conveying the will of the Five Elders.
The atmosphere in the office suddenly became tense at this moment, and everyone's nerves were stretched to the limit.
The messenger lowered his head slightly, and his voice was not loud, but it sounded unusually clear in this depressing environment. "The Five Elders have decided that the two captains of the Whitebeard Pirates, Jozu and Thatch, will be taken to Impel Down to show the world the power of the navy."
Zhan Guo's eyes suddenly sank, and an indescribable complex emotion surged in his heart.
Taking them to Impel Down is undoubtedly the best way to deal with these two people at the moment.
However, as long as these two people are in the hands of the Navy, they will be a hot potato.
Although we know this is the best solution, such a decision means that the navy will stand at the center of the storm and withstand fierce attacks from all sides.
A sneer appeared on Sakaski's face. This was exactly the result he expected - to declare the power of justice to the world in the most direct way.
However, he also knew in his heart that this decision would bring about an unprecedented bloody battle.
Borsalino's smile was as lazy as ever, but there was an imperceptible gleam in his eyes.
Although he doesn't take the initiative to cause trouble, he is not afraid of it. If pirates come to him, he will still take it easy.
Kuzan's eyes seemed even deeper. He knew that this decision of the World Government would do no good to the Navy at all.
He...can't figure out the purpose of the World Government's decision for the time being.
Zhan Guo took a deep breath, slowly stood up, and looked at every general present with a firm gaze.
He knew that from this moment on, the fate of the navy was firmly tied to this storm.
And they must meet the coming challenges with the most determined attitude.
The World Government's envoy stood in the center of the conference room, glancing coldly at the naval commanders present, his eyes filled with condescending arrogance.
Although he knew that his strength was far inferior to those naval admirals, he could still look down on them because he represented the World Government, a behemoth that was superior to them in both strength and power.
He was very satisfied with his mission this time, especially when he saw that these high-ranking generals did not object at all but silently accepted the order.
He nodded slightly, feeling a little proud.
No matter how powerful these people are, they are nothing more than tools, and the value of tools lies in obedience.
However, at this moment, a steady voice broke the silence.
"I want to say a few words."
Jin An spoke, his voice was not loud, but full of power and calmness.
The World Government's envoy was slightly stunned, then turned to look at Jin An.
His eyes were full of contempt and disdain, as if he was looking at something insignificant.
"Oh? General Jin'an has anything to say?" He deliberately lengthened his tone with a condescending sarcasm.
Jin An looked at the other person with a firm gaze, fearlessly, as if the contemptuous look could not shake his heart at all.
His tone was calm, but it carried a force that could not be ignored, "The World Government should know that the Marine Headquarters has fought against those great pirates before."
The man raised his eyebrows, seeming a little bored by Jin An's question, but still nodded, "I know."
Jin An continued, "Then they should also know that the navy suffered heavy losses and paid a huge price in that battle."
A hint of impatience flashed across the eyes of the World Government's envoy, but he still nodded, knowing in his heart what Jin An wanted to express.
However, before Jin An finished speaking, the man interrupted him and said, "You don't need to ask anymore. The World Government provides military funds for the navy, and your duty is to follow orders. You don't need to worry about other things."
His voice was full of arrogance, as if all problems had been solved by his simple words.
When Jin An heard this, he understood something, but he knew that saying more was useless.
The attitude of the world's governments has always been like this - they only care about the results, not the process.
In the eyes of the Five Elders, as long as there are sufficient resources, the navy’s personnel losses can be replenished at any time.
As for what kind of dangers these navies will face, they don't care at all, and may even hope that the next batch of navies will be more obedient and follow orders without question.
The messenger looked at Jin An triumphantly, as if he had gained the upper hand.
He smiled slightly and continued, "Since General Jin An has taken the initiative to speak, I will also announce the order of the Five Elders."
He paused and looked around, enjoying the feeling of all eyes being on him.
Then he cleared his throat and announced in a solemn and proud tone, "General Jinan, you will be the main person in charge of this escort mission."
His words were like a huge rock dropped into a calm lake, attracting everyone's attention.
The generals in the conference room all looked at Jin An, their eyes filled with various complicated emotions.
"I hope General Jinan will take good care of himself and not disappoint the expectations of the Five Elders."
The messenger's words carried an unquestionable command and warning, as if Jin An had already shouldered an unbearable burden.
Jin An still maintained a calm expression, but in his mind he was secretly weighing the dangers of this mission.
He understood that this was not just a simple escort mission, but also a test full of hidden dangers.
And he had no choice but to face the coming storm.
The atmosphere in the conference room became even heavier, as if even the air was being squeezed to the point of suffocation.
"receive."
He doesn't have a good temper.
Then just wait and see.
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