#78 - Chapter 78 Discussion about Roger
While Jin was enjoying life in Marineford, changes were quietly taking place around the world.
Somewhere in the New World, Whitebeard looked at the newspaper in his hand, his expression unchanged.
“That Golden Lion hasn't shown his face yet, looks like he was hurt badly this time, Gura-ra-ra-ra.” He picked up his wine bowl and drank it down, casually putting the finished newspaper aside.
“He was ambushed by multiple parties, I reckon he'll make a big splash when he comes out next time.” Marco said with a smile.
He knew that Dad and Golden Lion had been in contact ever since the Rocks Pirates disbanded, and he was also well aware of what kind of personality the other party had.
“Gura-ra-ra-ra... he is indeed such a person... but, what he does is none of our business... let's continue the banquet!!!” Whitebeard directly grabbed the wine jar and poured wine into his mouth.
“Banquet, banquet!!!” The pirates continued to eat meat and drink in large gulps.
They just needed to be happy, and didn't bother to care about other things.
On the other side, New World, Whole Cake Island.
Charlotte Linlin, who had already gained a foothold in the New World, put down the newspaper, crumbs from the dessert she had eaten still on her lips.
“Kaido, have you decided to go to Wano Country?” Charlotte Linlin's oppressive voice echoed in the palace.
“I don't need to report to you if I want to go there, Linlin...” Kaido said while drinking from his sake gourd.
“You better think carefully before you speak...” Charlotte Linlin's glittering eyes narrowed slightly.
“Of course I've thought it through.” Kaido didn't care about the other party's threat, and continued drinking his wine, “I've stayed here with you long enough, Linlin, and I want to go out and get some fresh air.”
“As for you, Linlin, you should eat less sweets, your figure is not as good as before.” Kaido said with a hint of regret.
“It's not your turn to teach me how to do things.” Charlotte Linlin didn't care at all, “How's your Devil Fruit ability training going?”
A yellow flame covered Kaido's arm, “A mere Devil Fruit, I will naturally master it quickly.”
“You must cherish this ability, I spent a lot of effort on this fruit.” Charlotte Linlin glanced at Kaido, somewhat dissatisfied with his attitude.
“Linlin, Devil Fruit ability is just one of the auxiliary powers.”
“You can't dominate the world by relying on abilities alone.”
“This world has its own rules, just like Roger, he wasn't a Devil Fruit user, but he still defeated Captain Rocks.”
Kaido clenched his fists: “Only Haki can stand above everything else!!!”
“Oh?” Charlotte Linlin said lightly: “Then give me back the Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Nue.”
“Hahaha, I'll give it back to you in my next life.” Kaido wasn't stupid.
“Speaking of fruits... have you found the guy who ate the Azure Dragon Fruit?” Kaido asked.
What he wanted most was that fruit, that ability could greatly enhance his physique, if he really couldn't find that person, he wouldn't have chosen to eat this Tori Tori no Mi.
Charlotte Linlin thought of the guy who gave her her first defeat, and gritted her silver teeth, “Not yet, if I had found him, I would have crushed his bones to ashes.”
Kaido nodded and said nothing more.
“......”
Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
“Douglas Barrett has been confirmed to have joined the Roger Pirates.”
“Let's hear it, what are your opinions?” Kong, the Commander-in-Chief, sat at the head of the conference room, arms crossed, and asked calmly.
“Commander-in-Chief Kong, I think we should immediately organize people to find their whereabouts, we can't let Roger's pirate group continue to grow.” A burly vice admiral with an angry face stood up and said anxiously.
“Don't get so worked up, Vice Admiral Chris.” Garp took a sip of water and said calmly.
“Vice Admiral Garp, how can we not be anxious, Roger's momentum is unstoppable!” Chris argued.
“Although we have expanded our army now, it is still a bit beyond our ability to send a group of elites into the New World...” Zefa sighed, he agreed with Garp's idea.
“Jin, this is your first time participating in this kind of meeting, tell us your opinion.” Kong directly named him to answer the question.
Jin stood up with a dazed expression, when did it become his turn, a small colonel, to speak at this kind of meeting.
“I think both viewpoints are very good, so everything is up to our wise and mighty Commander-in-Chief Kong to decide.”
After he finished speaking, he immediately sat down, he was just a soy sauce-making little navy, and didn't want to participate in the big shots' conversation.
Everyone present was shocked by Jin's speech, he didn't offer any suggestions, just flattered him and left, it was really amazing.
Kong was also stunned for a moment, he thought Jin could give some suggestions, but unexpectedly... that's it...
Sengoku knocked on the table to quiet the discussing naval generals.
“This matter can't be rushed, the pirates on Roger's ship are by no means ordinary people, rashly attacking will only benefit other pirates, let's wait and see.”
There was one thing he didn't say, the Roger Pirates were much more law-abiding than other pirate groups, and it was not worth the effort to solve such a pirate group.
“Then do as Sengoku says.” Kong made a decision.
After speaking, he saw a person standing up below, looking at him with a wry smile.
“Zefa, what's the matter?”
Zefa smiled freely and easily: “Commander-in-Chief Kong, I want to focus on cultivating the next generation of the navy.”
“Aren't you already working at the school?” Kong asked in confusion.
“I want to work full-time as a recruit instructor.” Zefa insisted.
Now he was a little tired, especially a year ago when his wife and children were almost killed by pirates, but fortunately Dragon and Kuzan arrived in time.
This also made him want to take on a position where he could often be with his family.
“About this matter... give me some time to think about it...” Kong said with a slightly helpless expression.
Originally, there were only two admirals in the navy now, if another one resigned, wouldn't he, the commander-in-chief, become a figurehead...…
Kong adopted a delaying tactic, “You can put aside the affairs here and spend more time with your wife and children, you should still hold the position of admiral for the time being.”
Zefa also knew Kong's difficulties, so he could only continue to sit back.
“Jin!” Kong shouted loudly.
“Here! What are your orders, Commander-in-Chief Kong?” Jin stood up again, he was also convinced that he was named twice in one meeting.
“Huh?” Kong looked at Jin, who was not serious, and said unhappily, “If I see you hiding in the headquarters to slack off during this period of time, I will let you know how I train the navy.”
“Ah? I didn't slack off, it's just that there's nothing to do...” Jin whispered.
“Oh?” Kong rubbed his fists.
Jin saw Kong's movements and quickly replied, “Guarantee to complete the mission!”
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