#53 - Chapter 53: A Laborer
Sorbet Kingdom, Jin-an's residence.
As the leader of the entire South Sea Navy, Jin-an naturally needs to shoulder the responsibilities that come with the position.
Maintaining the治安 stability of the South Sea, protecting all the people of the South Sea from pirate attacks, handling various disputes on the islands, assessing the code of conduct of the navy soldiers...
However, Jin-an has already delegated all these matters to Kuzan, and Kuzan is responsible for resolving the manpower issues.
"Kuzan, didn't I delegate all the power to you?" Jin-an said helplessly, holding his forehead. "Shouldn't you be able to handle those things with ease?"
"Why are you running to me again..."
Kuzan gave a wry smile. Is it really okay to say this kind of thing so openly...
"Admiral, the headquarters asked me to tell you in person that Golden Lion might come to our South Sea." The headquarters did ask him to relay this matter to Jin-an, but they didn't say to tell him in person.
The reason he came to Jin-an's residence at this time was just to get a free meal.
As for the Golden Lion matter, he confirmed with the person who conveyed the information to the headquarters that he might come to the South Sea, and there is a high possibility that he will go to the East Sea.
After all, the East Sea is known as the weakest sea (both pirates and navy are weak), and the East Sea is Golden Lion's first choice if he wants to recuperate.
"Golden Lion? He's seriously injured. Even if he comes to the South Sea, he won't be able to do anything in a short time. Just arrange a team of navy soldiers to patrol the South Sea regularly."
The injured Golden Lion will definitely be on high alert. It's unrealistic to find his location in a short time.
"However, let the islands be on alert. If small islands or similar things disappear for no reason, report it as soon as possible," Jin-an warned.
"Received! I will implement your instructions!" Kuzan gave a military salute.
"Oh, right, Dragon is here too." Jin-an patted his head. "From now on, you two should consult with each other. Leave the South Sea affairs to you."
Dragon and Kuzan looked at each other and nodded at the same time.
Dragon said somewhat embarrassedly, "Admiral, so far, I've only done things like catching pirates. Handling affairs... I might not be good at it... Or, I should just focus on catching pirates..."
When Dragon was at the headquarters, he had no contact with management-related matters at all. Specialization in a field is essential. He is good at leading troops to fight, but he is self-aware when it comes to handling affairs...
(PS: The Revolutionary Army commanded by Dragon only attacks and captures kingdoms, and then chooses a respected person from their own country to take the stage, without fundamentally solving the problems that exist in those kingdoms.)
"Dragon, do you remember the purpose of Garp asking you to come to me?" Jin-an asked.
Dragon replied without thinking, "Vice Admiral Garp asked me to come and learn from you..."
As he said that, he himself reacted.
"That's right, learning. You must learn how to manage islands and pay attention to people's livelihoods!" Jin-an emphasized.
"But..." Dragon was still a little hesitant.
Jin-an snapped, "No buts. Everyone learns slowly from scratch. Don't think about becoming a fat man in one bite. If you don't know how, you can ask Kuzan and the others for advice."
"You must remember that those who are accomplished are your teachers! Everyone has something worth learning."
Jin-an patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him, "I believe you will definitely grow into a naval commander who can stand alone."
Feeling Jin-an's strong expectation, Dragon's eyes instantly became a little moist. This is such a great expectation, this is such trust in him.
If he refused like this, wouldn't he be disappointing Jin-an's good intentions?
At this moment, he seemed to have found his guiding light in life.
Dragon replied loudly, "I will learn from them!"
Jin-an nodded with satisfaction, and his heart was overjoyed. He had tricked another worker into working, and his pressure had been reduced a bit.
Great!
Jin-an secretly glanced at the energetic Dragon. The South Sea Navy can do things like exterminating pirates.
It's better to leave professional matters such as handling affairs to professionals like Dragon and Kuzan. They all have this qualification. (The future admiral and leader of the Revolutionary Army both have extraordinary abilities.)
"Work is important, but cultivation cannot be put down," Jin-an reminded. "You too, did you hear that, Kuzan."
"Got it! (Received!)" The two replied at the same time.
Dragon has received elite education since he was a child. After making a decision, he will definitely work hard to achieve it. Kuzan wants to stay with Jin-an all the time, and improving his strength is a necessary path.
"Admiral, when can we eat? I haven't tasted your cooking for a long time..." Kuzan said somewhat embarrassedly.
Jin-an shook his head and smiled, "I knew you kid definitely had ulterior motives. You've been exposed so quickly."
"Isn't it just getting a free meal? You make it sound like I've done something bad..." Kuzan laughed.
"......"
Six people gathered together, sitting around a spacious dining table, with laughter constantly echoing.
The table was filled with all kinds of delicacies, with a fragrant aroma that made people drool. The lights in the room were soft, and the warm atmosphere made people feel comfortable and happy.
Looking around at the carefully prepared sumptuous meal on the table, Kuzan said with a smile, "It's been a long time since I've seen you cook such a big table of dishes. We're in for a treat this time."
Dragon looked at the various dishes on the table and asked, "Why haven't I seen these dishes before?"
"Just eat yours properly. Why are you talking so much?" Kuzan put a chopstick of vegetables into Dragon's bowl. "You can't eat these things outside the Sorbet Kingdom."
Dragon took a bite and immediately felt the fragrance lingering on his lips and teeth. "It's so delicious!"
"......"
There are also many special delicacies in this world, such as Water Water Meat, Seafood Rice, and Natural Barbecue Lizard Meat, but they don't quite suit Jin-an's taste, so he can only cultivate some vegetables and seasonings himself.
It can only be said that the products of the system are definitely high-quality. These things he cultivated have become special products of the Sorbet Kingdom, and part of his military expenses come from selling these things.
......
Marine Headquarters, Marineford, medical room.
"Sengoku, you almost screwed up this time," Garp said gloatingly.
Sengoku was annoyed by the sound of Garp chewing on senbei. "You guy, don't bother me here."
"I finally took some time to come and see you, but I didn't expect you to be unappreciative," Garp said dissatisfied. "We joined the army together, don't break my heart."
Sengoku's forehead bulged with veins. "You still know that you and I are in the same class? When I asked you to help me encircle and suppress Golden Lion, I couldn't even see your shadow."
Garp knew he was in the wrong and retorted in a low voice, "Wasn't I unable to catch up in the East Sea..."
"You came here to anger me when you couldn't catch up!" Sengoku was really angry and his chest hurt. He sighed, "If it weren't for the CP's help this time, I might not have been able to come back."
Garp frowned, "With your strength, you shouldn't have ended up in such a miserable state fighting a Golden Lion, right?"
"There's no way. I can't exert my full strength at sea. Golden Lion used his ability to control too many islands, and I couldn't take care of them all."
"Moreover, Golden Lion doesn't only have himself on his side..."
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