Chapter 54 Discussion on Recruiting Soldiers

"From what I've heard, there are quite a few people going there as well..." Karp said hesitantly.

Zhan Guo turned his head and looked out the window. "But we lack people who can withstand the pressure. When the island fell, the people I brought with me were all busy with their own affairs and could not provide support to me."

He faced all the members of the Golden Lion Hiku Pirates alone...

"I think our navy must have some fresh blood. Judging from what we have seen in recent times, the up-and-coming pirates are far from being comparable to us." Zhan Guo's expression was a little bleak.

Most of the kids nowadays are proud to go out to sea as pirates. The number and quality of pirates there are constantly improving. On the other hand, the growth of fresh blood on their pirate side is very slow, and the elite talents are mainly supplemented by naval families.

It's totally difficult now.

"Ah? Is it that difficult?" Garp was a little confused. "I always thought that our combat power was pretty good. It seems that I thought too much..."

If he had known the difficulties the navy was facing now, he would have directly tricked that guy Jin An over here.

"I can recommend some people to you." Karp murmured, stroking his beard.

Zhan Guo pushed the frog-shaped glasses above his nose and said, "You are talking about Jin'an, right?"

"That guy's strength and ability are really good. He's a good seedling."

Zhan Guo paused for a moment, as if thinking of something: "According to the news from the South China Sea, this guy seems to be lazy now, and now he has left all the affairs of the South China Sea to his deputy Kuzan."

“This is not a good habit...”

Karp recalled his feelings when he was with Jin An, and it seemed that this trend had already appeared at that time.

"So I think it would be best to let him come to our headquarters to study for a while. However, he has only been in charge of the South China Sea for a short time, so we should wait and see..."

Zhan Guo thought that Jin'an must gain a foothold in the entire South China Sea before leaving there.

Otherwise, if prestige fails to be established, pirates may take advantage of the chaos at any time and destroy the good situation in the South China Sea.

"..."

Just when both of them had made their decision, a powerful and majestic voice sounded outside the ward.

"I have also heard a little bit about that young man. I agree with you on this matter, but recruiting people is indeed urgent..."

Hearing this voice, the expressions of Sengoku and Garp changed immediately. Garp even stood up from his seat, his body straight. Even the smile on his face was instantly restrained, and his expression was respectful.

Zhan Guo, who was lying in bed recuperating from his injuries, ignored the pain in his body and struggled to get up.

There was only one person in the Navy who could make both of them do this at the same time.

The current Admiral of the Marine Headquarters...Sora!

The burly figure pushed open the door and walked in. There was deep fatigue on his face, but he still smiled when facing the two subordinates in front of him.

"Zhan Guo, with your current condition, you'd better just lie down and don't get up and cause me trouble!" Gang Gu Kong scolded with a smile.

"Marshal Kong!" Sengoku and Garp shouted respectfully at the same time.

"Are you feeling better, Sengoku?" Cyborg Sora nodded to them. "The navy suffered heavy casualties this time."

Zhan Guo said in a bitter voice: "It's all my fault. I apologize to you!"

"No! Zhan Guo, I don't mean to pursue you. It's already very good that you can achieve this level on the sea." Gang Gu Kong shook his head and comforted him softly.

"..."

Zhan Guo remained silent. His heart ached when he thought of the sailors who died in the battle.

After this incident, many families lost their breadwinners.

Those families probably hate him as the main person responsible in their hearts...

Ganggu Kong took in the look on Zhan Guo's face, how could he not feel uncomfortable in his heart? However, time keeps moving forward, and they have to prepare for the future generations and face the next challenges.

"I have discussed the Navy's recruitment with the Five Elders..." Kong said with difficulty.

Hearing this, Sengoku and Garp asked expectantly, "How is it, have the Five Elders agreed?"

Steel Bone Sora nodded first, then slowly shook his head.

"What do they mean, Marshal Kong, please don't keep us in suspense." The impatient Karp asked directly.

Sighing, Gang Gukong said with difficulty: "They agreed to let us recruit navy, but they will not pay for the extra navy..."

"Isn't this the same as not allowing us to expand our military?!" Garp said angrily. He totally couldn't understand the Five Elders' thoughts.

A bitter smile appeared on Zhan Guo's lips.

I guess we shouldn't have too high expectations on the world government's decisions...

"Although the Five Elders representing the world government gave me such a crappy answer, I still decided to issue a conscription notice to the whole world!" Cyborg Kong's eyes were firm.

He should do his job well. Since he is the admiral of the Navy Headquarters, he should have the corresponding courage and live up to the word "justice" behind this uniform.

"But...we have absolutely no money."

"Most people in this world dream of becoming the Pirate King. If we can't pay the salaries of the new recruits, there's no way we can recruit them..."

A good cook cannot cook without rice, and this is the situation of their navy now.

"I'll find a way to solve the money problem." Ganggukong took out a cigar and lit it. "Now the main thing is to find a way to attract capable people to join the navy."

What the navy needs is a commander who can stand on his own. In this world full of pirates, although I don't want to admit it, it is a fact that it is difficult for ordinary navy to make a difference...

Talent is hard to come by...

"I think we can put our heads together." Sengoku looked towards where Garp was standing.

Garp slapped his thigh suddenly, "That's right! Although Jin An can't come to the headquarters yet, he has a lot of ideas. It's okay to ask him to help come up with some ideas."

"Jin'an does have this ability?" Ganggukong exhaled a puff of smoke, somewhat unconvinced.

Zhan Guo was also a little unsure: "There should be... maybe."

"That kid has a lot of ideas. Do you remember the things I will bring later?" Cap was beaming with joy.

Thinking of the delicious food that Garp brought back, Sengoku and Garp both swallowed their saliva, "Of course I remember, we have never seen those foods before."

Karp was speechless. "I'm talking about chairs and other things that improve the quality of life."

"What chair?"

Sengoku and Cyborg Sora were confused, they had never seen what Garp was talking about.

Looking at the reactions of the two people, Garp realized that he had let the cat out of the bag. Since they couldn't finish the food, he gave some to Sengoku and the others.

As for the rest, he kept them all for himself...

"Those things are not important. I give these examples just to let you know that the boy has a strong imagination and can provide us with some help..."

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