#701 - Chapter 501: The Navy's Encounter

Returning to the New Navy warship, the moment Jin An stepped onto the deck, he felt a long-lost sense of oppression.

The sea breeze, carrying a salty, fishy smell, slapped against his face, as if every gust was reminding him that his responsibilities and mission remained heavy.

The atmosphere on the ship seemed unusually solemn. Soldiers were coming and going, and although everything seemed normal, the tension in the air made Jin An acutely aware that something unusual must have happened.

He had just sat down, the cup in his hand barely touching his lips, when the warship's communicator emitted an urgent sound.

Jin An didn't hesitate and immediately picked up the communicator. A latest report appeared on the screen.

He frowned slightly, feeling uneasy.

The report concisely listed several important pieces of intelligence, the most disturbing of which was the news of the Navy Headquarters being attacked.

Although he had a premonition that war was imminent and the situation was dangerous, seeing this news at this moment still felt somewhat unacceptable to Jin An.

He took a deep breath and quickly flipped through the report, his heart starting to beat faster.

"The God's Knights..."

He muttered to himself, the words seeming to weigh heavily on his heart.

He knew that the God's Knights were the World Government's most elite force, secretly working for the World Government all along.

However, the members of the God's Knights made their move at the end of the Marineford Battle, and they actually participated in the battle as enemies, and their target was not pirates, but the Navy!

This news made Jin An's brow furrow.

"Could they have some plan behind this?"

Jin An's mood instantly became more complicated. He flipped through the report while pondering the true intentions of the God's Knights.

However, what shocked him the most was the following news:

"Admiral 'Green Bull' Aramaki betrayed the Navy and led his subordinates to attack Navy Marshal Sengoku."

This sentence was like a bomb, instantly exploding in Jin An's mind.

Aramaki, an admiral, was originally an important figure in the New Navy and was once regarded as one of the pillars of the Navy's future.

Unexpectedly, he betrayed the Navy and joined the ranks of the God's Knights.

Aramaki's figure flashed through Jin An's mind – a complex, calm, and deep admiral.

Every time he faced a choice on the battlefield, he always seemed exceptionally decisive and brave.

But now, his betrayal made Jin An feel incredible.

"Aramaki..."

Jin An gripped the communicator in his hand, a trace of determination flashing in his eyes.

He knew that this matter was far more than just betrayal. Aramaki's actions must be affecting the entire Navy and even the changes in the world situation.

What does his betrayal mean?

Jin An slammed his hands on the table, the deafening sound echoing in the silent command room.

The report on the communicator continued to update, and each new piece of intelligence was ruthlessly tearing at his sanity, stirring up the deepest anxiety in his heart.

Those generals he once trusted and fought alongside were now turning against him and betraying the Navy – this caused a violent tremor in his heart.

"How is this possible?"

Jin An murmured, his fingertips almost unconsciously tapping on the table, his mind flashing with familiar names – those comrades who once fought side by side with him had now become enemies.

His eyes became deep, staring at the report on the screen, as if trying to read something from it, but he could only feel an increasingly heavy pressure.

His heart was beating violently, the undisguised anger and incomprehension intertwined.

Aramaki's betrayal was already shocking, but the fact that more Navy generals were defecting at this moment, this spread of betrayal made Jin An almost unacceptable.

His hands trembled slightly, and a layer of cold sweat seeped from his palms.

"How can there be so many traitors?

What are they thinking?

Is it for power, or is there another motive?"

Jin An clenched his teeth, almost biting blood, his heart in chaos.

He never imagined that there would be so many "tumors" among the Navy Headquarters' generals, and the unspeakable desires hidden behind them finally erupted at this critical moment, bringing a catastrophic blow to the Navy.

He closed his eyes, covered his face with his hands, trying to calm himself down.

What do the betrayal of those generals mean?

It means that the Navy's organizational structure has been deeply torn apart, it means that their strength will be severely divided, and it means that the Navy Headquarters will be difficult to recover in a short time.

A sense of heaviness that he had never felt before rose from the bottom of Jin An's heart, as if he was overwhelmed by a weight of ten thousand pounds, making it difficult for him to breathe.

He took a deep breath, trying to suppress the anger and anxiety in his heart.

The names of the traitors were like thunderbolts splitting his heart.

Those generals who had fought side by side on the battlefield appeared in his mind, their firm eyes, their calm decisions, the memories of fighting day and night, the former comrades had now become enemies.

Jin An understood that there were too many complex factors in this world, and emotions alone could no longer control the situation of the war.

For some people, for some purposes, betrayal became their choice.

He gritted his teeth and forced himself to calm down.

"They are not just for power, they are being controlled by a stronger force behind the scenes."

Jin An's eyes became as sharp as knives. He finally realized that these betrayals were not accidental, and there must be a deeper conspiracy behind them.

His brow furrowed, and a sense of urgency gradually rose in his heart.

The current Navy is no longer a complete organization, but a pile of loose sand that could collapse at any time.

He suddenly stood up and slapped his palm on the table, as if to use this blow to wake himself up.

"No! I can't let these traitors run wild!

The Navy can't just collapse like this!"

He said in a low voice, his eyes flashing with a determined light.

He understood that only by doing his best could he save this crisis and possibly reorganize in the turmoil.

As the report on the communicator gradually filled up, Jin An's thoughts gradually focused on the fate of Marshal Sengoku.

If Aramaki really succeeded in attacking Sengoku, it would definitely be a catastrophic blow to the New Navy.

And Sengoku's safety is directly related to the future of the Navy.

He looked up, his fingertips tapping unconsciously on the table, his brow furrowed, lost in thought.

This series of sudden events made him feel a little caught off guard, but the more this happened, the more he had to calm down.

His eyes gradually became firm, and he had made a decision in his heart.

"We must act as soon as possible."

Jin An muttered to himself, reminding himself that the current situation was far more complex and dangerous than he had imagined.

He could no longer hesitate, nor could he wait.

The safety of the Navy Marshal, the conspiracy of the God's Knights, and Aramaki's betrayal were all pushing them towards a more unpredictable direction.

He took a deep breath, his eyes becoming as sharp as a knife, with a hint of coldness:

"Summon all the forces that can be mobilized. We must find out the truth hidden behind these as soon as possible."

Jin An took a deep breath, quickly adjusted his emotions, and directed the officers on the ship to begin deploying the next countermeasures.

He knew that this storm had just begun, and the road ahead was far more dangerous than he had imagined.

At present, the Navy is not only facing external threats, but also facing its own internal strife.

And he, as one of the pillars of the New Navy, must step forward and lead the Navy to stand up again from this quagmire of betrayal.

As his orders were issued, the atmosphere on the warship became more tense, and the soldiers realized the seriousness of the situation.

They didn't know what exactly had happened behind the scenes, but from Jin An's eyes, they felt a strong determination and unwavering belief.

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

Jin An took a deep breath, and a firm flame ignited in his pupils.

His voice was transmitted far away through the communicator:

"Let all the traitors know that the Navy is not so easily destroyed."

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