Ten days later.
A formal order from the headquarters was issued.
The 16th Navy Branch was officially promoted to a first-class branch, and the maximum number of soldiers was expanded to 1,000.
According to the gossip from Peach Rabbit, over this matter, Akainu directly "battled with other scholars" at a high-level meeting.
This shocked Sean. Is Akainu so eloquent?
Are you able to "fight the Confucians with your tongue"?
After hearing Taotu's detailed description, Sean also smiled bitterly.
Where is this "talking with the Confucians"?
It's basically just about subduing people with force, okay?
If Warring States hadn't stopped them, several lieutenant generals would have gone to the Marine Corps Hospital to lie down for several months.
Well, no matter what the process is, the current situation is that the 16th branch has an additional 500 people.
So, enlist!
This round, Sean is no longer planning to recruit troops in the East China Sea alone, but is targeting Alabasta.
After all, Donghai has been recruited twice by himself within a year, and this time he has to recruit 500 soldiers at a time.
If you just go by the standards of the Navy Headquarters, it will definitely not be difficult, but if it is based on the recruitment standards set by Sean the previous two times...
Donghai is afraid that it will be difficult to meet its shortfall of 500 people.
Alabasta is a treasure land with a population of more than 20 million, which is more people than all the countries in the East China Sea combined.
Plus, he has a trump card in his hand, doesn’t he?
Princess of Alabasta, Nefertari Vivi...
As long as Weiwei is responsible for the recruitment in Alabasta, believe it or not, people who sign up to join the army can line up from the entrance of the palace to outside Albana, or even to the Santo River?
Gee, this is such a great idea.
Sean immediately decided to take Weiwei with him when he went to the Chambord Islands.
Then drop him down on the way to Alabasta.
On the one hand, he asked her to go back to see her father, and on the other hand, he took this opportunity to make Weiwei fully responsible for Alabasta's military recruitment.
In addition to Alabasta, Sandora can also recruit a group of people, but the population there is very small. It is estimated that recruiting another 20-30 people will be the limit.
Dong dong dong...
Just as Sean was thinking about this, there was a knock on the door outside. qδ
"Come in!"
"Lieutenant General!"
"Lucci, what's going on?"
"There are some clues about what happened before."
"That incident before...wait, you mean the seller of the Electric Flower Fruit?"
He was a little confused at first, but when he suddenly remembered something, Sean's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Yes, but this news... I'm afraid it's not very good."
"How to say?"
"The holder of the Lightning Fruit is Saint Charlos!"
"That fool from the Celestial Dragons?"
"Well..."
That fool from the Celestial Dragons?
Lu Qi never thought that Sean would describe Saint Charles like this.
But...
Seems quite appropriate!
Although a large part of the Tianlong people are a little abnormal due to the close relationship between their parents and the influence of the environment they grew up in.
But those who can reach the level of Charros are also of the highest quality.
"Lieutenant Admiral, this news was obtained by Niao. He heard with his own ears the conversation between Saint Charlos and another Celestial Dragon in the Chambord Islands."
"The content is roughly that the Celestial Dragons were too bored, so they came up with a new trick to have fun."
"When the time comes, whoever captures this Devil Fruit will be captured as a slave."
No, Sean felt like he didn't understand it at all. Can this also be used to kill time and have fun?
Okay, God
There is no reason for Dragon people to do what they do.
Otherwise, they would not be Celestial Dragons!
However, this is really weird. Whoever successfully captures this devil fruit will be captured as a slave?
Is it to appreciate the change in a person's expression from heaven to hell?
It's really boring.
No wonder Lu Qi said that the news was not very good.
However, will I be afraid of a few Tianlong people?
Not really, right?
Although he didn't want to cause any trouble with the Celestial Dragons until he was strong enough to fight against the World Government.
But it is absolutely impossible to give up this Devil Fruit.
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at the same time.
Navy Headquarters.
Marshal's Office.
"What, you want me to protect those idiots?"
"Shut up, Sakaski, that's an order!"
Hearing Akainu say the word "idiot", Sengoku stopped immediately.
Even if everyone knows it, you can just say it in your heart, but never say it directly, okay?
Just now, Sengoku called Akainu and informed that five Tianlong people would go to the Shampoo Islands next month to participate in the auction of Island No. 1.
The World Government ordered the navy to dispatch a general to go with them and protect them.
Akainu was naturally unwilling.
"Then let Kizaru go!"
"No, Kizaru must stay at the headquarters as a mobile force in case of emergencies, so you can only go!"
Warring States shook his head and refused.
After all, Kizaru is a user with the ability of the Shining Fruit, and he can quickly provide support in any emergency except for emergencies.
If it were you Akainu instead, would that be okay?
In the end, no matter how reluctant Akainu was, he had no choice but to nod and agree.
Forget it, just think of it as a day off to the Shampoo Islands...
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Half a month later, there are still three days before the auction starts.
A huge ironclad ship slowly docked at the naval port of the Navy's Xiangbo branch.
The sailors who happened to be here were all stared straight into their eyes.
This was their first time seeing a warship made entirely of steel.
Although the shape was completely different from common sailing ships, the slender steel figure, coupled with the three powerful multi-mounted cannons, simply blinded their eyes.
Sure enough, no matter which world they are in, big ships and big guns will always be men's favorite.
Especially those in the military.
The next moment, Sean slowly walked down the ramp with Lu Qi and several school officers.
"Lieutenant Admiral? He doesn't look like he's even in his twenties. Could he be one of the gilded dignitaries of our navy?"
Even though someone started talking in a low voice.
After all, this warship is not cheap at first glance, and given the age of the protagonist, it is normal for ordinary people to think that way.
However, someone quickly reacted.
"In the army, speaking of a lieutenant general in the navy who is less than twenty years old, there is indeed one, and he is not a powerful person who comes to be gilded."
"Hey, when you said that, I also remembered it, but isn't that person in the East China Sea?"
"Maybe you're here for a vacation?"
"It's possible, wait, they are coming towards us!!!"
The next moment, several sailors stood up straight and raised their right hands in a standard salute.
"Lieutenant General!"
"Well, who is in charge of the Xiangbo branch now?"
"Reporting to Lieutenant General, this is Major General Bastiu!"
Major General Bastiu?
If I remember correctly, isn't this guy a lieutenant general?
Okay, I forgot again. It’s still more than a year and almost two years before the original work begins.
time.
Although he is a major general, he should be promoted to lieutenant general soon.
After all, this guy has good attainments in physical skills and domineering skills, and he also dabbles in swordsmanship. Although he is not at the level of a great swordsman, he is still at the level of an ordinary swordsman.
"Lieutenant General, do you need to inform Major General Bastiu to come over?"
"No, I have no official business this time, so there is no need to trouble him. Just help me arrange accommodation for the sailors on the warship."
"Yes, Lieutenant General!"
After the explanation, Sean took Lucci, Robin, Kaku, and Gabra directly and left the military port.
Before the auction begins, Sean plans to find someone first.
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Half an hour later.
Island No. 13.
Outside Xia Qi's rip-off bar.
Looking at the store name on the sign, even Lu Qi, who was calm, twitched the corners of his mouth at this moment.
Who would open a store with such a name?
Is this really weird?
"Sean, this is not an ordinary bar, right?"
On the side, Robin wearing a mask suddenly asked.
"Oh, how did you tell?"
"Because if a normal bar had this name, it would definitely close down. And after you arrived at the Chambord Islands, you came straight over here. With such a strong purpose, how could it be an ordinary bar?"
"Well, you are very smart. This is indeed not an ordinary bar. There are two big figures from the old era inside."
The words fell.
Sean pushed open the door directly and entered.
"Want something to drink?"
Walking into the bar, a lazy female voice came from the bar.
"Orange juice, after all, I'm not an adult yet!"
"Okay, one hundred thousand beli, pay first!"
Behind Sean, several people were confused for a moment.
The name of this bar is a rip-off, but it turned out to be a rip-off...
One hundred thousand beli for a glass of juice, well, this can no longer be described as extortion.
It’s just a money grab!
"Okay, five drinks, but I don't have that many Baileys, how about a promise instead?"
"What promise?"
"I won't arrest you or him today. I wonder if you are satisfied with this promise, Xia Qi?"
Pointing to the white-haired old man reading a newspaper at a table in the corner, Sean said with a smile.
...
...
The scene was silent for more than ten seconds.
Then...
"You can sit wherever you like!"
Xia Qi sighed slightly.
Sean, on the other hand, sat down directly in front of Reilly without any politeness.
"Hello, legend from the old days, Rayleigh the King of Hades!"
boom...
At this moment, Lu Qi and others were all stunned.
Pluto Rayleigh?
One Piece Roger's vice-captain, that Pluto Rayleigh?
