#658 - Chapter 658 Independence

"This means that the Navy's next mission is to restore and consolidate our order in the sea."

Another general said with a solemn expression,

"In recent years, the Navy's deterrent power has declined, and many pirates seem to think we are just a paper tiger.

We must seize this opportunity to let them know our strength."

"It's time for those pirates to pay the price."

Vice Admiral Bruno Wilson took a deep breath, looked out at the vast sea outside the window, and his eyes flashed with determination.

"With the support of funds, we can maximize the efficiency of the Navy's operations and begin a large-scale sweep of these pirates."

The atmosphere became more and more intense, and everyone's enthusiasm gradually increased.

The injection of funds brought unprecedented opportunities to the Navy, and they also knew clearly that they must act quickly next, take the opportunity to recover lost ground, and restore order.

"However, we can't just stare at the pirates."

Bruno's voice became low again,

"The New Navy is our ally, and we need to discuss cooperation matters with them.

This funding support is only temporary. Long-term cooperation is the key to the stable development of our Navy."

A lieutenant general nodded:

"Yes, the Navy not only needs to wipe out pirates, but also needs to establish a closer cooperative relationship with the New Navy.

We have all heard about the background of 'Golden Emperor' Jin An. His resources and capabilities are far beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Cooperation with the New Navy will inevitably bring greater benefits."

Bruno was silent for a while, then showed a smile:

"Our Navy must clarify our position, always maintain a cooperative relationship with the New Navy, but also ensure our independence and justice.

We are not their vassals. We must ensure that in cooperation, we can bring order to the entire world, rather than become a tool of one party."

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding generals nodded, obviously thinking about this issue.

The Navy's justice must not be compromised because of cooperation.

Even if the New Navy can provide huge support, the Navy must still maintain its own principles and independence.

"We don't need to simply rely on the New Navy,"

Bruno's eyes were firm,

"But we must form an alliance with them, support each other, and work together to fight against common enemies."

With Bruno's determination, the emotions of the Navy's top brass gradually stabilized.

The immediate funding problem has been resolved, and the next task is to formulate specific strategies to promote the Navy's recovery and maintain world order.

At this time, the hearts of the Navy's top brass were full of endless ambition.

With the support of the New Navy, the Navy is no longer the machine that only relied on the World Government in the past, but is gradually transforming into a more autonomous and resilient force.

Their goal is not only to eliminate pirates, but also to reshape order and control the future of the world in this great pirate era.

And all of this is inseparable from the next cooperation—establishing a long-term partnership with Jin An's New Navy to jointly lead the future of this world.

However, just as they were discussing enthusiastically, Bruno suddenly frowned, as if he realized a problem.

He looked at the staff next to him:

"We need to contact Fleet Admiral Sengoku as soon as possible to determine the specific details of the cooperation.

And before that... we need to launch an operation immediately."

'Tap, tap, tap...'

Just then, Sengoku and the others pushed open the door and walked in.

Sengoku sat firmly in the command seat, his figure slightly tired, but still exuding a majesty that could not be ignored.

"Cough..."

Tsuru coughed lightly, then continued:

"Be quiet, next we need to discuss the Navy's next strategic layout."

"......"

The conference room of the entire Navy headquarters was filled with a serious atmosphere, but he was calm, as if this discussion had nothing to do with him.

Whether it was Tsuru and Garp beside him, or Sakazuki sitting on the other side, they were all discussing the strategic plan, while Sengoku just listened quietly.

He was used to this situation.

As the Fleet Admiral, his task is to coordinate the overall situation and guide the direction, while the specific execution work has long been handed over to his capable assistants.

His eyes occasionally swept over the senior generals standing aside, and occasionally fell on the tactical maps on the table, and he already had his own plans in mind.

"Tsuru, Garp, what do you think?"

Sengoku was not in a hurry to express any opinions, just turned his head gently and spoke slowly.

Tsuru's eyes flashed with a calmness that had experienced wind and rain. She leaned on the back of her chair, gently brushed the white hair on her shoulders, and her tone was as calm as usual:

"The New Navy's assistance is undoubtedly what we need most at the moment, but we must be cautious about the next cooperation.

Forming an alliance with Jin An may temporarily solve the funding problem, but in the long run, whether this cooperation can gain a foothold still needs time to verify."

Garp slammed the table and said with a smile:

"Haha, Tsuru, you are too cautious!

Our Navy is no longer the 'guardian' who can only obey the World Government. Jin An now has so many resources in his hands. Our joint cooperation can not only bring financial support to the Navy, but also capture more pirate leaders and solve the current threat.

We can't take it lightly."

Sengoku raised his eyebrows slightly, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, but he did not express any opinion.

Garp has always been enthusiastic about fighting, but his intuition and perception of the situation can often bring a lot of help.

Sengoku understood what Garp was thinking - he hoped to increase the Navy's combat power and reshape its deterrent power through cooperation with the New Navy.

And Tsuru is more concerned about the problem from a strategic level, worrying about the potential risks that this cooperation may bring.

"What Garp said also makes sense,"

Sengoku's voice was low and steady,

"This time, the Navy has the opportunity to return to its peak, but our enemies will not give up.

The New Navy has given us strength, but our real test is how to reshape order on this sea, and how to ensure that the Navy can uphold justice under the new pattern."

He slowly stood up, put his hands behind his back, stood in front of the huge battle map, his eyes fixed on the blue sea, as if he saw the future of the Navy.

"I know, everyone has doubts and expectations.

We have gone too far in these years, and the shadow of the 'World Government' has long been shrouded over our heads, but we do not belong to them.

We belong to this sea, to all people who hope for peace."

He turned around, his eyes swept over every senior general present, and finally fixed on Sakazuki.

Sakazuki frowned, as serious as ever, with sharp eyes, but he did not speak.

Sengoku knew that although Sakazuki had always been a calm strategist, he also understood that the current situation was far beyond their expectations, and every conflict on the battlefield was a test of the Navy's future.

"Sakazuki,"

Sengoku spoke, his voice unhurried,

"What do you think of the current situation?

Can the addition of the New Navy ensure the victory of our Navy?"

A cold light flashed in Sakazuki's eyes, and the corner of his mouth raised slightly:

"The Navy's victory does not depend on others, Fleet Admiral Sengoku.

The reason why we were at a disadvantage before was because our power was bound.

But the situation is different now.

Although the New Navy is powerful, if they dare to challenge the bottom line of our Navy, they will definitely pay the price.

What we want is cooperation, but more importantly, we must maintain our independence."

His tone was firm and unwavering. Obviously, Sakazuki, as always, insisted on his understanding of justice - the Navy should be the only maintainer of order, and no external force should have enough power to influence the Navy's decisions.

Sengoku nodded after hearing this, and a trace of appreciation flashed in his eyes.

He knew that Sakazuki's straightforwardness and calmness were exactly the power the Navy needed most.

No matter how the next cooperation goes, he is confident that he can lead the Navy to a new height.

"Very good,"

Sengoku waved his hand gently,

"Next, we must not only negotiate with the New Navy, but also prepare for the worst.

We must ensure that the Navy's justice will never be swayed by any force."

He paused, glanced at every general in front of him, and finally said softly:

"In any case, the Navy must continue to move forward."

The atmosphere in the conference room finally eased slightly. Although it was still serious, everyone knew that the future path of the Navy had begun to change quietly.

And now is the moment when they jointly decide the future destiny.

And Sengoku stood there, still full of confidence.

He knew that the real strength of the Navy lies not in funds, nor in other external support, but in every naval officer who upholds justice.

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