#178 - Chapter 178 The Navy’s Plan
The navy continued to garrison this sea area for an extended period.
Bringing a brief period of peace to this sea.
After this period of strict containment, the number of pirates heading from the four seas to the Grand Line significantly decreased.
During this time, Enel and Shiryu unleashed their long-suppressed desire for battle to their hearts' content.
Never satisfied with pirates coming to them, they would proactively attack, flying directly over the waterways and bombarding the pirates.
The great sea was filled with their laughter.
It is estimated that legends about them on the sea will soon spread.
"......"
Standing on the deck, Jin looked around at the gradually calming sea, but his heart was still turbulent.
He felt a hint of relief at the current results, but his mind was more focused elsewhere.
Combining the events that happened in his memory, the Golden Lion, who had been a headache for the navy for a long time, should take action soon.
He had already communicated this information with Fleet Admiral Sengoku and other high-level officials, and discussed countermeasures in detail.
Night fell, and the sea was shrouded in gentle moonlight.
Jin stood on the warship's watchtower, looking at the distant horizon, pondering silently in his heart.
"Golden Lion... when exactly will you choose to appear?"
He asked himself softly.
The Golden Lion's existence was a time bomb for the navy.
The last time the encirclement at the Sabaody Archipelago let that guy run away; the power of the Float-Float Fruit is still too abnormal.
And this time, the navy's siege operation against pirates at the entrance to the Grand Line actually has a more profound strategic layout.
All of this is not just to打击these pirates trying to enter the Grand Line, but also to make the Golden Lion relax his vigilance.
Seemingly, a huge amount of naval forces are spread out in this sea area, but the real elite naval forces have been hidden in the dark, quietly monitoring the Golden Lion's movements.
Inside a naval base outside Marineford.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku calmly read the latest intelligence, talking to Jin, who was thousands of miles away, on the Den Den Mushi.
"We have used our intelligence system to the extreme. The Golden Lion is very cunning and rarely shows his whereabouts."
"However, he is indeed approaching Marineford."
"He hasn't shown his face yet; he must be waiting for a surprise opportunity."
Jin nodded and responded:
"We can't catch any big fish here anymore. Some elites have already been secretly sent back to headquarters, and they are always ready to deal with any emergencies."
Sengoku's gaze passed through the window, to the stars in the sky. He agreed with Jin's arrangements.
"This time, without your warning, Marineford might have suffered great losses."
"Now, because of this operation, many irrelevant personnel have been evacuated from headquarters."
"If the Golden Lion dares to make a move, we can spare no effort to keep him here!"
"......"
Across half the Grand Line, Jin and Sengoku's call ended just a moment ago.
He quietly put down the Den Den Mushi and looked towards the horizon.
The net has been completely laid out, and now we are waiting for the Golden Lion to step into this carefully designed trap.
At this time, Sakazuki walked over from a distance, exuding a chilling aura.
"The main combat power on Borsalino's side is almost gone,"
Sakazuki said.
"It's almost the same on my side."
Jin nodded slightly; this was all a strategy they had discussed in advance.
Every step they took was carefully planned, just for the final battle with the Golden Lion.
"In a few more days, I will also secretly set off for Marineford."
Sakazuki continued.
Under his hat, the fighting spirit in his eyes could not be concealed.
Sakazuki took a few steps closer, staring at Jin with a hint of hidden anticipation in his tone.
"The water is stirred up enough. If you can make it back to headquarters by then, try to make it back."
He paused, a flash of heroism in his eyes.
"Marineford will be very magnificent at that time."
Jin felt the trust in Sakazuki's words. He took a deep breath of the sea breeze and nodded in response:
"Okay, I will definitely arrive on time."
"......"
The sea breeze gradually cooled, and Jin and Sakazuki continued to discuss the future battle situation.
Sakazuki habitually exhaled a thick cloud of cigar smoke.
As the topic came to an end, Sakazuki nodded in acknowledgement, then slowly walked away, continuing to ponder the next task.
Seeing the end of their conversation, Kuma quietly walked to Jin's side.
His huge body cast a shadow, but it carried a gentle aura.
He looked at the distant horizon, his eyes revealing contemplation and a hint of gentleness.
"After becoming a marine, I feel that this world is not so bad after all."
Kuma said in a low voice.
Jin heard this and revealed a smile.
He turned his head and looked at his younger brother, who had experienced countless hardships since he was a child.
"Marine headquarters is generally not bad,"
He patted Kuma's shoulder lightly.
"Their justice may not all be the same, but most people are doing it to make this sea better."
Kuma was silent for a moment, as if thinking about Jin's words.
His thick eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he finally asked the question that had been bothering him for some time.
"What about Toki?"
This question caused Jin to fall into memories for a moment, and a hint of anticipation flashed in his eyes.
"She was taken in as a disciple by Staff Officer Tsuru and went to study with her."
Jin's words carried a hint of lightness, and he seemed to have already seen the image of Toki studying diligently under the guidance of Staff Officer Tsuru.
Jin knew that Toki had extraordinary potential, and she would definitely become a remarkable warrior in the future.
Kuma nodded, a trace of relief flashing in his eyes, 'Fortunately, it seems that the relationship between the two is still developing steadily.'
"The sea has been a bit chaotic recently,"
Jin said after a moment of silence.
"Let Ginny stay in Skypiea, she likes it there, just consider it a vacation."
Memories of Ginny flashed through Kuma's mind, and a gentle smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Despite the chaotic situation at sea, the paradise-like sanctuary of Skypiea brought a rare sense of peace and tranquility.
"That's what I was thinking too,"
Kuma said slowly.
"The last time I went to Skypiea, she always wanted to set up a residence there."
He recalled the time he spent with Ginny on Skypiea, her cheerful smile and expectant expression still vivid in his mind.
Ginny once told him that she found a freedom she had never experienced before on Skypiea, and that unrestrained feeling deeply fascinated her.
Kuma continued:
"Moreover, the residents of Skypiea also like the things we bring up."
Jin nodded and smiled with pleasure:
"Then let her stay there, it won't be too late for her to come back when the situation stabilizes."
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