A killer in the navy? I’m just trying my best to survive Chapter 044

“Whew—”

Smoker lit a cigar, again, good news, bad news.

Kuzan said the same thing last time.

The good news was that Hawk was fine, and the bad news was that he was promoted to Rear Admiral!

This… made him so uncomfortable!

Smoker calmed down and asked, “Kuzan, are you sure it’s good news?”

“Confirmed, very good.”

“Tell me.”

“You’ve been transferred back to the Grand Line.”

“Hmph—”

“The Headquarters finally realized my potential?!”

Smoker hummed contentedly, the corners of his mouth uncontrollably curving upwards.

He should have been transferred back to the Grand Line a long time ago.

Are there any pirates left in the entire East Blue now?!

None!

Hawk killed them all!

However, he was transferred back to the Grand Line.

His rank… should it be promoted?

If he was promoted to Headquarters Rear Admiral, wouldn’t he be on par with Hawk?!

“Hey, Kuzan…”

“The bad news isn’t that my rank hasn’t changed, is it?!”

“Think of a way, I want to be promoted to Rear Admiral as fast as possible!”

“I absolutely cannot be suppressed by that kid Hawk!”

“Ha—”

“Can’t do it, Smoker~”

“……What do you mean?”

Smoker’s heart skipped a beat, he keenly sensed something was off in Aokiji’s tone.

Not good!

That bad news was coming for him!!!

“The bad news is, you’ll be transferred to G- 3 Branch, to become Hawk’s subordinate!”

“……”

The Den Den Mushi fell silent.

The triumph and anticipation on Smoker’s face instantly froze.

The cigar in his mouth was bitten off by his teeth, half of it falling to the ground.

Hawk?!

That kid who made him lose all face in Cocoyasi Village?

That culprit who made him idle for three months in Loguetown?

When he saw him in the future, he would have to stand at attention, salute, and then shout…

Officer Hawk?!

Is there still any justice in this world?!

Is there still any law?!

“Pfft—”

Smoker felt a surge of blood rush to his head.

A roar erupted from his throat!

“Ku—zan—!!!”

“What exactly is going on?!”

Veins bulged on the back of Smoker’s hand holding the Den Den Mushi, “Are the higher-ups out of their minds?!”

“Making me a subordinate to a newly promoted Rear Admiral?!”

“Why?!”

“……”

Aokiji’s tone became serious.

“This transfer order was personally signed by the Fleet Admiral, and I approved it.”

“You’d better not have any thoughts of resisting.”

“…….”

Smoker’s breath hitched, “Why?”

“You’ll find out soon.”

“By the way, I’ll tell you something about the G- 3 Branch’s warship configuration.”

“Three brand new giant warships.”

“Five large warships.”

“Ten medium warships.”

“!!!”

Smoker’s pupils sharply contracted.

He subconsciously glanced out the window at the lonely medium warship in the port.

That was all he had in Loguetown.

And Hawk’s G- 3 Branch… three giant?!

Five large?!

Ten medium?!

Is this a Grand Line branch?

Are they sure it’s not a fleet preparing to attack a Yonko?!

“Kuzan, you’re not joking, are you?”

Smoker’s voice was dry.

“You know, I never joke like this.”

“Smoker, follow Hawk well.”

“This is my advice as a friend.”

“If you dare to disobey this transfer order, even I can’t protect you.”

“I still have a lot of military duties to handle, gotta go~”

“Du—du—”

The Den Den Mushi fell silent.

“……”

Smoker stood rooted to the spot, motionless for a long time.

In his mind, Aokiji’s last words echoed repeatedly.

Military duties…

Kuzan, that lazy guy, actually took the initiative to handle military duties?

What in the world happened?

“Captain Smoker…”

Tashigi cautiously asked from the side, “What… what should we do?”

“Whew—”

Smoker slowly took a deep breath, then exhaled all the in his heart.

“Hmph—”

“What to do?”

He raised his head, his eyes filled with unprecedented complexity.

Kuzan wouldn’t harm him, so…

“My order!”

“All hands assemble!”

“Prepare to depart for the Grand Line G- 3 Branch!”

“I want to see!”

“What kind of earth-shattering event this bastard Hawk did at the Headquarters!”

“Yes!”

At the same time.

In the Grand Line, a medium warship was cutting through the waves.

On the deck, a graceful female officer was leaning against the ship’s rail.

She had striking light pink long hair, gently fluttering in the sea breeze, with a few strands clinging to her fair cheeks.

“Buruburu~”

Tina’s Den Den Mushi at her waist rang.

She slowly picked it up, listening to the orders coming from the other end.

A moment later, she softly spoke, “Tina understands.”

“Da—”

The Den Den Mushi was decisively hung up.

“…”

Tina picked up a slender lady’s cigarette and put it in her mouth.

Rear Admiral Rein Hawk?

In her mind, this name, which had recently caused a huge stir at Marine Headquarters, appeared.

A newly promoted Rear Admiral who rose from an East Blue branch, yet managed to cause two Admirals to openly vie for him, and even the Fleet Admiral personally intervened in the end.

Now, he was even going to take charge of the luxuriously configured G- 3 Branch.

Even Smoker, his who defied everyone, was to be transferred under his command.

Things seemed to be getting more and more interesting.

She turned around and looked at her adjutant standing at attention behind her, her voice clear and decisive.

“Turn around.”

“Destination, G- 3 Branch.”

“Yes!”

……

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, Hawk had been at the Headquarters for a week.

All matters had been handled.

All appointment documents for the soldiers of the former 16th Branch had been issued and were effective immediately.

Marine Headquarters, Marineford.

At the dock.

A massive fleet was quietly anchored in the harbor.

Leading the way were three brand new giant warships.

On the flagpole at the bow, a huge flag fluttered in the wind, with a large “Hawk” character embroidered on it.

The massive hulls were like moving sea fortresses, their ferocious ramming prows gleaming coldly in the sunlight.

Along the ship’s sides, countless black cannon muzzles pointed towards the sky.

Behind them, five large warships and ten medium warships were lined up in order, each painted with the brand new Marine emblem and the “G- 3” designation.

The entire fleet, like a steel behemoth, exuded a terrifying sense of oppression.

Today was the day Rear Admiral Rein Hawk would lead his fleet to the G- 3 Branch.

“Dada da—”

Heavy footsteps like mountains came from afar.

The Marine soldiers responsible for security at the dock involuntarily straightened their backs.

“My god… what kind of formation is this?”

“Look! Fleet Admiral Sengoku! Staff Officer Tsuru! All three Admirals! They’re all here!”

“Not just that…”

“And the Vice Admirals, all the Vice Admirals at Headquarters, they’re all here?!”

“Confirmed, except for those out on missions…”

“All high-ranking Marine Headquarters officials are here!!!”

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