A killer in the navy? I’m just trying my best to survive Chapter 022

“You are the one making a fuss, Sengoku.”

“You are hindering the rise of the Navy’s new generation.”

Tsuru’s voice was not loud, but it struck Sengoku’s heart directly.

“……”

Sengoku’s body trembled violently, leaning back in his chair, remaining silent for a long time.

So…

From beginning to end, it was all his fault!

Tsuru was right, Sakazuki’s style of action might be a bit extreme.

But his persistence and dedication to the word “justice” were unmatched by anyone in the entire Navy.

Compared to the other two guys who gave him headaches, one as slippery as Borsalino, and one as lazy as Kuzan…

Sakazuki was already the one who made him worry the least.

“……”

Sengoku began to re-examine Akainu’s report.

Raine Hawke, as a branch lieutenant commander, purged the East Blue.

Decisive in killing, upholding “justice of slaughter.”

Strength surpasses that of an elite Rear Admiral of the Headquarters, with comprehensive and balanced abilities, and no obvious weaknesses.

The soldiers he leads are disciplined, fearless of death, and their spirit is comparable to that of the Headquarters’ elite.

This is… a true hexagonal talent!

He has the strength he needs!

He has the belief in justice he needs!

He has the ability to command he needs!

Hawke indeed has the qualifications, and indeed the possibility, to become the leader of the Navy’s future new generation!

He had previously only seen Sakazuki’s “overstepping of authority,” but ignored the profound meaning of his recommendation of capable talents.

Hindering the rise of the Navy’s new generation…

He had dedicated his life to the Navy, how could he, and why would he, hinder the rise of the Navy’s new generation!

“……”

Sengoku slowly closed his eyes, and when he opened them again.

The anger in his eyes had completely dissipated, replaced by clarity and determination.

“Swish swish—”

He picked up the pen on the table and signed his name on the promotion and appointment letter.

“Hawke becoming a commodore and taking over as the G- 3 Branch Chief.”

“Both require a trip to the Headquarters to complete the relevant procedures and receive the formal appointment.”

Sengoku put down the pen and said in a deep voice, “Precisely, I want to see him with my own eyes.”

“Mm.”

Vice Admiral Tsuru nodded slightly, indicating satisfaction.

This was the Buddha Sengoku she knew.

People, when they get old…

And spend too much time with those old farts from the Five Elders, they inevitably pick up some bureaucratic bad habits.

It seems that in the future, she really needs to keep a closer eye on him.

“Whoosh—”

Tsuru picked up her teacup again and took a light sip.

She began to ponder whether she should send her precious granddaughter Kujaku…

To Hawke’s command, to be honed and tempered?

The orders from the Headquarters were quickly issued.

……

East Blue, Navy 16th Branch.

In the mess hall.

“Hawke…”

Akainu’s low voice, with its characteristic hoarseness.

“The G- 3 Branch is located on a crucial sea lane in the first half of the Grand Line, where pirate activities are far more rampant than in the East Blue…”

Hawke listened carefully, committing every word to memory.

These experienced insights from a Navy Admiral were priceless.

Just then.

A messenger ran in hurriedly, stood at attention in front of Akainu, and then handed him a document.

“Report, Admiral! The latest appointment from Navy Headquarters!”

“Mm…”

Akainu took the document and unfolded it.

Seeing Sengoku’s familiar signature and the seal of the Fleet Admiral’s office on the document.

A satisfied look appeared in his eyes.

Very good.

That old man Sengoku hadn’t completely lost his mind after all.

Did he really think he was promoting Hawke exceptionally for power and gain?

Everything he did was for the future of the Navy!

For the true “justice” on this vast sea!

“Hawke…”

Akainu handed the appointment document in his hand to Hawke, “Everything has been settled.”

“Clang—”

Hawke took the appointment document, his gaze quickly sweeping across the paper.

Black words on white paper, clear and striking.

“Lieutenant Commander Raine Hawke of the 16th Branch is approved for promotion to Headquarters Commodore.”

“Commodore Hawke is appointed as—Branch Chief of the Grand Line G- 3 Branch.”

At the bottom, Fleet Admiral Sengoku’s signature was clearly visible.

It’s done!

The rank of commodore and the real power of the G- 3 Branch Chief were now set in stone.

From now on, he would officially enter the sight of Navy Headquarters.

However, the appointment letter clearly stated.

He needed to personally go to Navy Headquarters Marineford to receive the formal appointment and complete the relevant procedures.

That’s fine…

Hawke pondered to himself.

A trip to the Headquarters would be a good opportunity to meet the high-ranking Navy officials.

This was also crucial for his future development.

Hawke put away the document and looked at Akainu.

“Hawke.”

“Get ready, come with me to the Headquarters to report.”

“Yes!”

“……”

Soon, all personnel gathered at the port.

Akainu’s tall figure stood at the front of the pier, his gaze sweeping over the two distinct groups of soldiers.

On one side were the elites he brought from the Headquarters, their military bearing strict and their aura extraordinary.

On the other side were the soldiers of the 16th Branch under Hawke, also neatly arrayed and resolute in their gaze.

“…”

Akainu looked back at the Headquarters’ standard warship he had arrived on.

A regular warship clearly couldn’t accommodate so many people.

And the 16th Branch’s warship still needed to carry out daily patrol missions, maintaining order in this recently purged sea area.

Pirates were like weeds that couldn’t be completely eradicated, always capable of regrowing and spreading at any time.

“Mm…”

Akainu’s brow twitched imperceptibly, and he had already made a decision in his mind.

He turned around and faced all the soldiers, “Headquarters soldiers, remain at the 16th Branch.”

“Ah…?”

At these words, the expressions on the Headquarters soldiers’ faces instantly froze.

Immediately after, Akainu’s next sentence exploded in their ears like thunder.

“All soldiers of the 16th Branch, come with me to the Headquarters to report!”

“……”

“???”

The Headquarters soldiers collectively turned to stone.

Admiral!

Admiral Akainu!

Who were the direct subordinates who followed you all the way from the Headquarters to the East Blue?!

It was us!

It was us, the elites of the Headquarters!

How is it that now, we are the ones being left behind?

Admiral… without you…

“……”

Standing beside Akainu, Hawke took in the shock and confusion of the Headquarters soldiers.

He understood Admiral Akainu’s meaning.

This was an expression of importance and favor towards him and the 16th Branch.

After all, the same spiritual outlook was achieved with different resource inputs…

This itself was a manifestation of a comparison of capabilities.

However, the main reason for this trip to the Headquarters was his promotion.

The promotions of Dane and the brothers of the 16th Branch would only begin successively after his appointment was finalized.

Moreover…

He hoped that in the future, he could personally lead his brothers to step into Navy Headquarters with dignity.

Rather than being a “bonus” to Admiral Akainu, following along like this.

That was not his style.

“Admiral, let Dane and them stay behind.”

Hawke stepped forward, speaking with a firm tone, “In the future, I will personally lead them to the Headquarters.”

“…”

Akainu paused slightly at his words.

After a moment of silence.

“Ha—”

Akainu let out a very light laugh from his throat.

Ambitious.

Kid, you really didn’t disappoint me.

“Headquarters soldiers, board the ship!”

Wings of the King

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Only one chapter today. Some readers suggested that Zoro and Sanji (Wings of the King) join the Navy.

Xiao Yang thought about it yesterday, and it’s feasible.

From a timeline perspective, it can be done.

And with the addition of these two lively characters, the overall plot can also be more cheerful.

Cast a vote. If more people agree, Xiao Yang will start revising the text. There aren’t many places that need changing, so it shouldn’t be a big problem.