Chapter 390 In Danger

The atmosphere in the conference room remained depressing and dull even after the World Government's envoy left. Everyone felt heavy in their hearts. The result of this meeting cast a huge stone in their hearts.

When the last person pushed open the door and left, Jin An was still sitting in his seat, his face gloomy and an unspeakable resentment surging in his heart.

He raised his head and looked at the ceiling of the conference room. He took a deep breath and tried his best to calm his anger.

Escorting the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates is undoubtedly a thankless task.

In this dangerous ocean, every step needs to be taken with caution, let alone facing a behemoth like the Whitebeard Pirates.

Jin An knew very well that any negligence would put himself and his men in an irretrievable situation.

But what made him even more upset was that the Five Elders were clearly targeting him.

Ever since he was promoted to admiral, the World Government's attitude towards him has become increasingly indifferent, even with a hint of hostility.

It seems that in the eyes of those high-ranking officials in power, he has gone from being a navy that was once highly regarded to an eyesore.

Jinan clenched his fists unconsciously, his knuckles turning white under the light.

He felt as if he was trapped in an invisible net. The pressure from all sides gradually increased, leaving him with no freedom.

The order from the Five Elders is not just a simple mission, but more like a test or even a warning.

Jin An understood that if he failed in this mission, what awaited him would not only be blame, but also complete elimination.

Jinan's thoughts began to swirl, and he thought over and over again about the intentions of the Five Elder Stars.

Why are they so persistent in targeting themselves?

Is it because he is so powerful that they feel threatened, or is it because he is so independent-minded on certain issues that they are unhappy with him?

He couldn't help but feel a little self-mockery.

Ever since he embarked on this journey, he understood that the rules of this world have always been made by the strongest, and in their eyes, he is just a chess piece.

But he didn't want to be a pawn that could be manipulated by others.

Even in this complicated power struggle, he hopes to retain a little of his dignity and beliefs.

Thinking of this, Jin An took a deep breath and slowly loosened his clenched fists.

He stood up and pushed open the heavy conference room door. His steps were steady yet with a subtle heaviness.

The light from the corridor shone on him, casting a long shadow.

But no matter how difficult the road ahead is, he will not give up easily.

Even in the face of pressure from the Five Elders, he has to take his own steps in this game of chess.

"They may want me to fail, but I won't let them do that." Jin An swore silently in his heart, and his steps became more firm and powerful.

The figure of Zhan Guo pacing outside the door was reflected in the light, and he looked particularly anxious and uneasy.

With every step he took, his brows furrowed more tightly, as if he was trying hard to think of a countermeasure, but he had no way to vent his inner frustration.

He suddenly stopped, his clenched fists trembling slightly, and it was obvious that the World Government's arrangement this time made him angry.

Seeing Jin An walking out of the meeting room, he immediately went forward with a hint of anxiety in his eyes.

"Jin'an," Zhan Guo said bluntly, with a hint of anger in his voice, "I will go and talk to the Five Elders. It will only do you a hundred harms and no good if I leave this matter to you."

When Jin'an saw Zhan Guo's appearance, his heart warmed.

He knew that Zhan Guo was genuinely thinking about him, but he also understood that this matter could not be reversed.

He smiled faintly, with a bit of relief in his tone: "This is their arrangement for me. It's useless for you to go find them."

After hearing this, Zhan Guo punched the wall hard, and the wall moved with a dull sound.

His fist was shaking slightly from the excessive force, and it seemed to still echo the anger of that punch.

"We have to try it! It's so disheartening what they're doing." Zhan Guo's voice was low and angry, as if he was suppressing his inner rage.

There was a sense of powerlessness and reluctance in his words. This sense of powerlessness was not because he was not strong enough, but because he knew very well that when facing a behemoth like the World Government, even as a navy admiral, there were many things he could not control.

The other party's actions are not only aimed at Jinan, but also a warning to all naval generals who are not favored by the Five Elder Stars.

If they can do this to Jinan today, they may do the same to others tomorrow.

"Although our navy is a subordinate agency of the World Government, they are overstepping their authority by doing this!" Sengoku said gritting his teeth, his eyes full of dissatisfaction and anger.

He knew that the World Government's control over the navy had become increasingly strict, and this arrangement for Jinan was more like an invisible shackle, forcing the navy to submit to their will.

What he was more worried about was that Jinan’s safety would be threatened by this mission.

Seeing this, Jin An patted Zhan Guo on the shoulder with a reassuring smile on his face: "Don't worry, I have a plan. It's just escorting two people, there won't be any big problems."

Jin An seemed relaxed on the surface, but deep down he knew that this mission was not going to be easy.

Although the current navy suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Marinford and its strength has been weakened, it is precisely because of this that the navy does not want to have a head-on conflict with the Whitebeard Pirates.

Jin An understood that if not handled properly, this escort mission might cause even greater disturbances.

He looked at Zhan Guo's worried eyes, but his heart became more determined.

He knew that he had to complete this mission no matter what, not only for the honor of the Navy, but also to prove to the World Government that he would not be easily defeated.

"I'll go prepare for the escort first." Jin An said, his tone calm and firm.

Zhan Guo looked at Jin An's departing back, feeling mixed emotions.

He knew that Jin An was a responsible person, but because of this, he was even more reluctant to see Jin An being pushed into danger.

Zhan Guo took a deep breath, his eyes became more determined: "No matter what, I will not let you face this alone."

He stared at Jin An's gradually receding back. Although his heart was full of trust, he still couldn't erase the trace of uneasiness.

Jinan's ability is unquestionable, however, this mission is full of variables and uncontrollable risks.

The rage of the Whitebeard Pirates and the conspiracy of the World Government, all of these are intertwined together like a huge net, which seems to be about to trap Jin An.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Zhan Guo's mind, his eyes focused, and he made a decision in his heart.

"If that doesn't work, let Garp go with Jin'an." Zhan Guo muttered to himself, his voice low but firm.

He thought of Garp's nonchalant look and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

There is no doubt about Garp's strength. In the navy, Garp is one of the few people who can confront a strong man of Whitebeard's level head-on.

If Cap were to accompany Jin'an, it would not only provide an additional layer of protection for Jin'an, but would also provide Jin'an with more assistance in this dangerous escort mission.

Zhan Guo's footsteps gradually stopped, with a hint of determination in his eyes.

He turned and walked towards his office, ready to contact Karp immediately.

No matter what, he had to ensure Jin'an's safety.

Even though Jin'an repeatedly showed his confidence and calmness, Zhan Guo still couldn't erase the worry in his heart.

"Jin'an, I believe in your ability, but you must not take this mission lightly." Zhan Guo said silently in his heart, as if he was warning Jin'an as well as himself.

Sengoku knew very well that although Garp seemed to be casual, once it came to someone he cared about, he would definitely help without hesitation.

And most importantly, he didn't want to see Jinan fall into danger because of this complicated situation.

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