Naval Headquarters, Marinevando.
The wind blew gently by, and all the generals were excited and inspired by the tall figure in front of them.
Ten years ago, they thought that each other's peak era was coming. But he didn't expect that things would turn upside down in an instant. A sudden accident caused him to walk into Impel Down City and disappear from sight.
It wasn't until today that he appeared in front of everyone again.
"Xia Le!"
Among the crowd, a general who looked a bit old and had a bit of gray hair on his temples shouted excitedly.
Xia Le's eyes turned and landed on this person. After a slight trance, he called out the other person's name, feeling a little surprised and surprised.
"Simbu!"
The general with the rank of rear admiral on his shoulders is none other than the legendary rear admiral Simbu of the Navy Headquarters, who has considerable prestige.
Although due to his own strength and talent limitations, he only reached the position of major general. But his status is undoubtedly very high and he is respected by many younger generations.
"Major General Simbu!"
At this time, Kuina, who stepped off the warship, also shouted with joy.
"Are you, Kuina?"
Simbu looked at Guina, and after a moment of surprise, he recognized her.
"Well, thank you for your guidance and letting me find the teacher!"
Kuina thanked her.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
"General Xia Le and I have been friends for many years. This is what we should do."
Simbu laughed.
Then, he sighed again and said: "It will be good to come back, it will be good to come back!"
"There are too many people in this department waiting for your return."
Xia Le's eyes flashed, he understood the meaning of this sentence, and nodded slightly.
The navy is a huge system, and the intricate forces and mountains within it are unimaginable. Of course, this is inevitable for every mature organization.
Among them, there is naturally a team that believes in Xia Le and respects his equality and justice. It's just that in these years, the internal forces under his command have naturally been kept low-key and almost ignored.
Many people are looking forward to Xia Le's return, leading them to implement their beliefs, follow them, and find true justice.
Then, on the Sander, Crocodile, Rosinandi, Smoker, Fisher Tiger, Bucky and others stepped off one after another.
The eyes of Lieutenant Generals such as Stierres and Flying Squirrel fell on these people, and they suddenly froze slightly.
"Crocodale!"
"The former Shichibukai suddenly transformed into a rear admiral?"
"No, maybe his identity over the years has always been the navy. I don't think anyone has forgotten that this guy was once a subordinate of General Xia Le, right?"
"Together with Barrett, the current commander-in-chief of the West China Sea, they are collectively known as General Xia Le's right-hand man."
"A nature-type rustling fruit user, this is a tyrannical guy!"
In the crowd, whispers rang out.
Afterwards, he silently observed the others. Soon, the eyes of all the lieutenant generals became solemn.
It can be said that none of the group of people who followed General Xia Le were like Yi. Their aura was so powerful that there was almost no difference between them.
"They are all powerful guys!"
"It's really scary. These young people who were once under General Xia Le have grown up."
The flying squirrel whispered.
The CP9 team was hidden at the end of the team, wearing navy hats, and remained silent.
Kaku and others seemed a little nervous. They were in the world's largest fortress, Marinevando, and in front of them were a group of general-level officers who were the backbone of the navy.
This kind of posture is not ordinary.
Even the Demon-Slaying Orders they had seen might not be as good as the lineup in front of them.
"Lucci!"
Gabra shouted nervously in a low voice.
"Don't be nervous, don't forget who we are now."
Lu Qi said solemnly.
He stood there expressionless.
Gabra took a deep breath, saying so, but being watched by all the lieutenant generals, he still couldn't help but feel nervous.
How bold he was before joining the CP9 organization, but here is the center of naval power, and there are many masters.
After a while.
Xia Le took the lead, and the others stood behind him and headed towards the Navy Headquarters building.
"Today, our headquarters is secretly mobilizing troops and recruiting elites from all over the world."
"What they did was none other than the Whitebeard Pirates."
Soon, Bastiu whispered.
"Is Marshal Warring States already making preparations?"
Xia Le raised his eyebrows slightly.
"Marshal, you have never lacked courage and decisiveness."
"Now that you are back, General, he can make decisions more clearly and neatly!"
The flying squirrel said solemnly.
Hearing this, Xia Le nodded, and the Warring States period flashed through his mind.
The opponent was called a wise general, but he also came from a real battlefield. During his years in office, he was worthy of the position of marshal.
"In recent days, we are also preparing for the Shichibukai meeting, and we have not yet decided on the next Wukai personnel."
Gumil also whispered.
The several lieutenant generals were naturally very aware of the disturbances happening in their headquarters, and at this time they were greeting Xia Le in advance.
Everyone also understood very well that General Xia Le's return meant his intervention in the affairs of the headquarters. And with his strength and temperament, the degree of involvement must be deeper than that of the other three generals.
"Shichibukai Conference?"
Xia Le narrowed his eyes slightly.
In his memory, the first Shichibukai meeting at the Navy Headquarters was not attended by everyone, and it was also the moment when the Blackbeard Pirates ventured in.
And this means that Ace is about to be arrested.
Surrounded by a group of lieutenant generals, Xia Le stepped into the headquarters building.
"I'm going to the Marshal's office."
"You all should disperse and go about your own business!"
Glancing at the people around him, Xia Le said with a smile.
This part of his journey is already attractive enough. There is no doubt that the entire headquarters probably knows that Xia Le has returned.
Apart from the generals, the only other people who can surround themselves with lieutenant generals are marshals.
Everyone nodded, bowed slightly, and then turned and left.
Xia Le strode towards the marshal's office. He had not been here for ten years and it had become a bit strange.
Fortunately, he was led by a young school officer, and within a short time, he had reached the highest level of the headquarters.
The door to the marshal's office was slightly closed.
The young officer was a little nervous. After bowing deeply to Xia Le, he did not dare to make any sound and walked away backwards.
Xia Le felt that the other party's courtesy was a bit too big and frowned.
Then, he slowly opened the office door in front of him.
Two familiar figures suddenly came into view.
It was also at this time that Seng Guo, who was sitting at his desk, slowly raised his head.
"Xia Le!"
Warring States, who was wearing a marshal uniform, suddenly had a smile on his face.
"Marshal of the Warring States Period!"
Xia Le also laughed.
It can be said that the two have not seen each other for a long time.
Compared to ten years ago, the result of the battle in front of me, and the comparison between the figure and the memory, he looked thinner. Although the braid on the top of his head was covered by the hat, it was already gray.
At the same time, Jianwense Baqi could clearly sense that the qi, blood, and qi of the five internal organs in his body had weakened a lot.
This means a decrease in combat effectiveness.
Maybe there is no difference in the momentary explosive power, but physical strength, endurance, and endurance are huge problems.
"sit!"
"We are finally face to face again!"
Warring States sighed with a smile.
Xia Le nodded and sat down naturally on the chair opposite the table.
Unlike Porusalino next to him, his sitting posture is very upright and his body is straight, except that the arms on his upper body are slightly natural and relaxed.
He turned his head slightly and looked at Kizaru next to him.
"Sashi ignored Dana."
"Porusalino."
Kizaru retracted his legs, sat up slightly, then narrowed his eyes and smiled: "It really makes me happy to see you again, Xia Le!"
"I feel the same way."
Xia Le smiled.
His eyes scanned the office, feeling everything here, and he couldn't help but feel filled with emotions.
After all, I grew up in the navy, and I do have a strange feeling in my heart towards this headquarters and Malinfando.
After many years, returning here, although it is a lot stranger, it feels like returning to my hometown.
"I vaguely remember that the last time we met face to face, we were still discussing how to implement real justice."
Warring States shook his head with emotion.
At this moment, he no longer had the usual majesty of a marshal, but seemed to be chatting.
"But ten years have passed, and the wish, or tacit understanding, that you and I once achieved still seems difficult."
"I am not capable after all!"
As he said this, Warring States laughed to himself.
"You have worked hard! You have done a great job."
Xia Le said seriously.
Throughout life, an individual's world view, outlook on life, and values are constantly being repaired, improved, and changed as they learn and grow.
But just as an individual, this kind of change and growth toward perfection are already extremely difficult. Not to mention the repair and reform of the entire system, system, and even the world.
All I can say is that it is beyond human power.
"Hahahahaha!"
Hearing this, Warring States laughed.
Then, the smile on his face faded slightly and his eyes became serious.
"So, what are your plans next?"
"Aiming at the Whitebeard Pirates, the emperors of the new world!"
"How do you want to change the world and calm down this violent era?"
This sudden question made Xia Le fall into silence.
After a while, he smiled and spoke.
"First assist the Warring States Marshal and finish the matter at hand!"
There was a pause.
"It also makes this era have an end to the old and a new beginning!"
When Xia Le said this, there was some emotion on his face.
He has ended an era, and will end another era again in the near future.
This is indeed a complicated matter.
"I have been secretly mobilizing elites from all over the world. At the same time, I heard that people from the West Sea are also on their way to the headquarters?"
Warring States said in a deep voice.
"good."
"Barrett will lead the forces of the West China Sea to participate in this unprecedented war!"
Xia Le nodded.
A flash of excitement flashed in Sengoku's eyes, and Kizaru next to him looked slightly serious.
"So, where is the breakthrough?"
"What should we do to make that old man with a white beard in the New World willing to enter this grand event prepared for him alone?"
Hearing this, Xia Le fell silent again.
After a long time, he sighed.
"Ace, this is the breakthrough!"
(End of chapter)
