A killer in the navy? I’m just trying my best to survive Chapter 021

Naval Headquarters, Marshal’s Office.

“Sakazuki—!!!”

“Nonsense!!!”

Sengoku, furious, slammed the report onto the desk.

Nonsense!

Utter nonsense!

Sakazuki went to East Blue personally for Hawk’s matter…

And what was the result?!

He directly promoted Hawk to Headquarters Rear Admiral?!

Fine!

Headquarters Rear Admiral is fine!

That’s his own special quota, and who he wants to give it to, this Marshal has no right to interfere!

But, what’s the situation with making Hawk the G- 3 Branch Chief of the Grand Line?!

What kind of place are the branches of the Grand Line?

Which branch chief there isn’t an experienced, meritorious Headquarters Vice Admiral?!

“Hoo—”

Sengoku was so angry that his veins bulged. Now, it’s no longer just the issue of the young Hawk…

Now it’s this Sakazuki guy!

It’s this Marine Headquarters Admiral, openly challenging his authority!

Although the G- 3 branch has always been personally overseen by him.

But, personnel transfers of a branch chief’s level…

Shouldn’t he at least inform and greet this Marshal in advance?!

Promising the position of branch chief directly without informing him…

If this isn’t overstepping authority, if this isn’t insubordination, what is it?!

But…

What can he… do?!

Send Sakazuki to a military court?!

If Headquarters suddenly loses an Admiral’s combat power, who will fill that void?!

“Hoo—”

Sengoku took a deep breath, sat back in the Marshal’s chair, and huffed and puffed in silent anger.

Sakazuki, you bastard, you definitely did this on purpose!

Who can tell this Marshal what kind of bewildering potion this Hawk kid gave Sakazuki?!

To make him vouch for him like this!

Sengoku felt his blood pressure soaring.

He was completely immersed in a state of impotent rage.

“Sengoku, calm down.”

Vice Admiral Tsuru, sitting opposite, unhurriedly picked up the report Sengoku had thrown on the table and read it carefully.

“Oh?”

Soon, Tsuru’s gaze paused. She noticed a detail Sengoku had overlooked.

“Sakazuki is actually planning to transfer Hibari to Hawk’s command?”

Tsuru gently stroked her chin, a thoughtful look in her eyes.

It was reasonable for Sakazuki to use his valuable Rear Admiral quota to save Hawk.

Hawk’s actions in East Blue, every single one of them, showed a strong hawkish style.

Sakazuki always appreciated such decisive and justice- young people.

However, transferring that child, Hibari, to Hawk’s command…

This point is very much worth pondering.

In what aspects did this kid, Rayne Hawk, touch Sakazuki’s nerves?

As the Headquarters Chief of Staff, Tsuru’s mind quickly began to turn.

Strength?

Hawk’s strength must be impressive, otherwise Sakazuki wouldn’t entrust his daughter to him.

But mere strength isn’t enough.

This concerns Sakazuki’s only daughter.

Although Hibari has good talent and chose the path of a Marine.

She is still young, and her personality is a bit lively.

Sakazuki must hope that his daughter can receive the best guidance and tempering, growing into a truly excellent Marine.

And he chose Hawk.

This indicates that, in Sakazuki’s judgment, having Hibari follow Hawk will achieve this goal.

This means…

Hawk’s ability to manage and educate subordinates is very strong!

Extremely strong!!!

In an instant, Tsuru came to a conclusion.

This Hawk kid is not only strong in combat, but also strong in commanding and cultivating talent!

She involuntarily thought of her granddaughter, Peacock.

That girl is also twenty-three this year and also serves in the Marines.

Speaking of which, she doesn’t make her worry any less…

“…”

Tsuru’s eyes flickered slightly.

It seems necessary to wait for Sakazuki to return from East Blue and ask about the specific situation.

“Hmm…”

At this moment, Tsuru’s gaze fell on the end of the report.

There, a paragraph was written in clear, forceful handwriting.

Her gaze gradually deepened as she looked at Sengoku, who was still fuming.

Tsuru’s voice was low, “Sengoku!”

“Sober up.”

“…”

Sengoku felt the gravity in Tsuru’s tone and forcibly pulled himself away from his furious emotions.

“The Great Pirate Era, winds are rising.”

Tsuru crossed her hands, her voice not loud, but every word was clear.

“Three years ago, ‘Red-Haired’ Shanks, only thirty-three years old, entered the ranks of the Four Emperors, becoming the youngest Emperor.”

“The Red-Haired Pirates, with extremely high average bounties for their members, are the most balanced in strength and pose a huge threat.”

“Two years ago, ‘Fire Fist’ Ace emerged abruptly, defeating ‘Lizard King’ Hanafza, one of the then Warlords of the Sea.”

“Subsequently, he refused the World Government’s invitation to become a Warlord and resolutely joined the Whitebeard Pirates, becoming the second division commander.”

“And in recent years, the Revolutionary Army has begun to secretly become active!”

“Sengoku…”

Tsuru’s eyes were sharp as knives, piercing Sengoku, “Tell me, when our generation of Marines gradually grows old and has to retire.”

“When Sakazuki and their generation of Marines also reach retirement age.”

“Who will lead the future of the Marines, the new generation of Marines?”

“Smoker?”

“Hina?”

“Gion? Or Tokikake?”

Marine Headquarters Candidate Admiral Momousagi – Gion

“……”

Sengoku fell silent upon hearing this.

Among the Marines, the older generation, like himself, Garp, Tsuru, and Zephyr, were already in their twilight years.

The backbone generation, the three Headquarters Admirals Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji, as well as Vice Admirals like Onigumo, Doberman, and Yamakaji, were in their prime, the pillars of the Marines.

However, the new generation…

Indeed, as Tsuru said, there was a serious gap.

The few people Tsuru mentioned, though also excellent, were far from comparable to the older and middle generations in terms of strength, character, or potential.

They couldn’t support the future of the Marines!

They couldn’t carry the banner of justice!

“Sengoku, you can question Sakazuki’s methods.”

“But you must never doubt his dedication and adherence to the word ‘justice’.”

Tsuru extended her finger, pointing to the end of the report, “See for yourself…”

“……”

Sengoku then remembered that he had been so consumed by anger when he saw the G- 3 branch matter that he hadn’t finished reading the entire report.

He picked up the report, his gaze directly falling on the last page.

He saw Sakazuki’s strong and forceful handwriting:

Rayne Hawk, as a Lieutenant Commander of the East Blue branch, in just a few months, cleared all pirates in the entire East Blue. His decisiveness in killing far surpasses most officers of Headquarters.

The ‘Justice of Slaughter’ he upholds is the most direct and effective iron rule to solve this chaotic Great Pirate Era!

His strength evaluation has already surpassed that of Headquarters elite Rear Admirals, and his Observation Haki, Armament Haki, physique, physical combat, and boxing skills are all comprehensively balanced, with no obvious weaknesses.

The soldiers of the branch he leads are strictly disciplined and fearless of death. Their spirit and overall combat quality are already comparable to Headquarters elite forces!

If such a talent is not exceptionally promoted and given important responsibilities, the best shaping period for a new generation leader of the Marines will surely be missed!

The final signature, “Akainu” – Sakazuki.

“You’re the one being foolish, Sengoku.”

“You are obstructing the rise of a new era for the Marines.”