Chapter 178 Yes, I did it all
Less than five minutes.
Under the escort of Sakaski's warships, merchant ships flying the flags of major news newspapers have gradually docked.
The reporters in black professional attire were stunned when they saw the dilapidated oval-shaped military port as soon as they stepped out of the cabin.
"Wh-what happened here?"
"Didn't I say that today is the ceremony for the investiture of His Majesty Shichibukai?"
"Did someone invade the Navy headquarters?"
"Half of the military port was almost shattered..."
"..."
The faces of reporters from all over the world kept changing, and they couldn't help but talk about it. Some people had already taken out their cameras and started taking pictures.
"What happened here?"
Sakaski, who was wearing a military cap, walked to Darren's side with gloomy eyes, glanced at Crocodile and the others with cold eyes, and finally stopped at Barrett, asking coldly.
Darren shrugged and said helplessly:
"What else could have happened? The Shichibukai didn't like each other, so they started fighting when they first met."
Sakaski narrowed his eyes dangerously and said coldly:
"So you just let them mess around like this?"
Darren pointed at Warring States, smiled and said:
"I just arrived, so I immediately tried to persuade them to make peace."
"The one who almost sunk the military port in the end was the Warring States general."
Sakaski was stunned when he heard this, and then fell into silence.
But Darren could see that his expression turned ugly.
"...Welcome to the Navy Headquarters. On behalf of all the officers and men of the Navy, I would like to extend my welcome to you."
At this time, Warring States slowly took a few steps and smiled at the reporters:
"The investiture ceremony for Your Majesty the Shichibukai will begin soon. Next, everyone is invited to go to the highest military conference room of the Marshal's Mansion."
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meeting room.
Darren sat down under the guidance of the guard.
He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he always felt that the way Warring States looked at him was somewhat resentful.
The seating arrangement in the military conference room has been rearranged to create a lecture theater-like structure.
At the front is a makeshift high platform with a microphone mounted on it.
Facing the high platform is a long rectangular table.
On the huge rectangular conference table, six members of the King's Shichibukai sat in a row, with huge differences in stature and temperament, and different expressions.
In the auditorium were senior naval generals, headed by Admiral Sengoku of the Navy Headquarters.
Dozens of well-known reporters have already set up various weapons and cannons at the scene, all with excited expressions, trying to capture this precious moment that will be recorded in world history.
"But, who will confer the title to the King Shichibukai next?"
"According to normal military specifications, it should be Marshal "Cyborg" Sora of the Navy Headquarters."
"No, I heard that Marshal Kong went to the Holy Land Mariejoia to report on his duties. Now most of the work of the Navy Headquarters has been handed over to Sengoku."
"So the Warring States General is responsible?"
"That should be the case."
"..."
While the reporters were whispering, Seng Guo coughed lightly and walked slowly onto the stage.
Standing in front of the microphone, he took a deep breath and forced a smile with a slightly stiff face.
"Well, according to normal procedures, this conferment ceremony will be completed by me personally."
"But then I thought about it, and there may be some things that young people have more in common with, so this time the Shichibukai investiture ceremony will be conducted by Vice Admiral Rogers Darren of the Navy Headquarters."
As soon as the words fell, the drowsy Shichibukai in the audience immediately became energetic.
Some people are excited, some are sneering, some are gnashing their teeth, some are in high spirits...
Darren was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and couldn't help but look at Staff He next to him.
Staff Officer He looked helpless, made a silent gesture, and lowered his voice:
"Marshal Kong just called. He learned that the military port was almost destroyed by the Warring States Period. He was furious and temporarily decided to let you be in charge of the investiture ceremony."
Darren:…
He finally understood why the Warring States general looked at him with such resentment.
"Darren, you're so handsome! Hurry up!"
Kuzan cast an excited look and waved his fist at him to encourage him.
Shaking his head, Darren straightened his tie, stood up from his seat, and walked upright onto the high platform.
When he took the microphone handed over by Sengoku, he heard the former's gnashing of teeth.
"Boy Darren, I have good intentions for you."
"I have sacrificed so much. Shouldn't you show some appreciation?"
The corners of Darren's mouth twitched and he could only smile:
"Thank you to the Warring States General for your hard work. I can't repay my humble position. I can only contribute a little to the reconstruction of the military port. All the expenses in the process will be borne by my humble position."
Only then did Warring States laugh with satisfaction.
He patted Darren on the shoulder, turned around and said loudly to everyone with a smile on his face:
"Now we warmly welcome with applause, the man of the hour in our naval headquarters and my most trusted right-hand man... Lieutenant General Darren!"
After speaking, he was the first to applaud.
Bang bang bang! !
Soon there was thunderous applause.
Under the warm applause, Darren stood on the high platform, facing the flashing of countless flashing lights, with a decent smile on his face.
"I am very grateful to the Warring States General for giving me such an opportunity. I am deeply honored."
As he spoke, everyone in the room fell silent.
Only the sounds of journalists tapping keyboards and pressing shutters were heard.
"The King's Shichibukai System is a historic strategy launched by the World Government and implemented by the Navy Headquarters. Its main goal is to absorb powerful combat power as a supplement to fight against the growing pirate power."
"According to the settings of the King's Shichibukai system, once one becomes the King's Shichibukai, the candidate's reward order will be revoked directly."
Darren looked at the six people in the audience with a half-smile.
"Let us congratulate them, and from now on, they will officially become the most loyal allies of the Navy and the World Government!"
The applause resumed.
The faces of Crocodile and others stiffened, clearly thinking of some bad memories.
"Well, now we officially announce the title codes of all the Shichibukai."
Darren smiled and glanced at the six people sitting on the seat one after another.
At this time, all the navy members in the auditorium stood up with serious expressions.
"Don Quixote Doflamingo, the original bounty is 250 million Baileys! His Majesty's code name for the Shichibukai..."Flamingo"!"
"Krokdal, the original bounty is 281 million Baileys! His Majesty's Shichibukai code name..."Sand Crocodile"!"
"Moria, the bounty is 218 million Baileys! Your Majesty's Shichibukai code name..."Moonlight Bat"!"
"Joracor Mihawk, the bounty is 369 million beli! His code name is Shichibukai..."Eagle Eye"!"
"Fisher Tiger, the bounty is 263 million Baileys! Your Majesty's Shichibukai code name..."Blood Dragon"!"
"Douglas Barrett, the original bounty is 2.174 billion Baileys! His Majesty's Shichibukai code name..."Descendant of the Devil"!"
Darren leaned forward aggressively, his eyes narrowed in a smile.
"Congratulations to all of you, for becoming the noble King Shichibukai-sama!"
He immediately looked in the direction of the reporters and made a welcoming gesture.
"The following time will be a question-and-answer session for many reporters and friends. Please feel free to express yourself."
The conference room was quiet for a moment.
Then, swish, all the reporters raised their hands impatiently, scrambling to be the first.
Darren clicked on one at random.
"I'm a reporter from New World News."
The reporter with a mustache stared at Darren with burning eyes:
"It's such a coincidence that four of the six official members of the King's Shichibukai only have one arm."
"There are some rumors circulating outside. I heard that you have disabled their arms. I would like to ask Lieutenant General Darren... is this true?"
As soon as these words came out, Crocodile and others immediately darkened their faces.
The other reporters were breathing rapidly and flashing lights continued.
A pair of curious and gossipy eyes were locked on the handsome and tall naval vice-admiral on the stage.
The flashes became more frequent.
Darren stood on the stage and said helplessly:
"This is a minor misunderstanding that occurred during the communication process. I have reached a settlement with all the Shichibukai adults."
"But my answer to this question is..."
He paused and said in a deep voice:
"Yes, it was all my doing."
The conference room was dead silent for a moment.
An uproar ensued.
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