Windless zone.

The East China Sea Fleet, which has completed its execution in Alabasta, is currently sailing in it, heading towards the East China Sea.

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"I'm Li Yan."

"Li Yan, I am Warring States!"

"Uh, Marshal, are you asking me about Crocodile's business?"

"Let's not mention this matter for now. Although your report is ridiculous, Wulaoxing probably won't impose any punishment. This time there is something else that concerns Zefa!"

"Huh? Marshal, please tell me!"

After hearing what Warring States said was related to Zefa, Li Yan immediately became serious.

"That's right, because of Doflamingo's incident, a position was vacated in the Shichibukai, so the Navy selected a group of candidates and submitted them to the Five Old Stars."

"However, after the Five Old Stars discussed it, they were not satisfied with the candidates given by the navy. Then they personally designated a pirate, which will be announced in a few days!"

"only..."

"Once this news is announced, I'm afraid Zefa will do something drastic!"

Li Yan could hear the worry in Warring States' tone.

Although he hasn't said who this pirate is yet, he can already guess it.

Edward Weeble, the fool who claims to be Whitebeard's son.

However, what Li Yan didn't expect was that this incident would happen more than a year in advance. Maybe this was the change that his existence brought to the world.

Warring States didn't know what Li Yan was thinking, so he continued to speak.

"A few years ago, Zefa went to sea for internship with an elite training camp. Later, he was attacked by pirates. Only Ain and Binz survived. You must have heard of this, right?"

"Yes, the new Shichibukai that Marshal Sengoku mentioned is Edward Weibull, right?"

"Yes, this is what I'm worried about. This guy is almost Zefa's inner demon. Once he knows that Weibull has become a Shichibukai, he is likely to do something drastic and irreversible."

"Then what does the marshal want me to do?"

"I plan to let Zefa serve as the chief instructor in your East China Sea Navy!"

Li Yan was also shocked when he heard this.

But think about it, if Zefa betrays the navy because of Weibull's incident, it will probably cause a series of bad consequences, and even a large number of officers from the headquarters will follow him and leave.

Therefore, even if we are reluctant to part with such a talent, compared to his eventual defection from the navy and the loss of a large number of officers, it is obviously more appropriate for him to go to Li Yan.

At least, because of Li Yan's existence, even if Zefa is disappointed with his headquarters, he will not rebel.

And this way you can avoid the worst consequences.

However, although he understood what Warring States was thinking, Li Yan was not satisfied with it.

"Marshal, do you dare to take a gamble?"

After pondering for a moment, Li Yan asked.

"What's the meaning?"

"But it's not enough for Teacher Zefa to come to my side. I want to solve the problem once and for all!"

"Wait a minute, Li Yan, are you planning to..."

Hearing this, the corners of Zhan Guo's mouth suddenly twitched.

He had already heard what Li Yan wanted to do.

"Just as you think, Marshal of the Warring States Period, compared to the method you mentioned, I want to add another layer of insurance to this!"

"Teacher Zefa is the chief instructor of the Navy Headquarters. Even today's three generals, more than half of the lieutenant generals, and most of the other naval officers were all brought up by the teacher in the past thirty years."

"So, this matter must be foolproof, otherwise, the consequences will never be something the navy can bear!"

Although in the original book, Zefa left the navy and only took the people around him with him, he did not raise his arms and shout for his former students to follow him.

But it is undeniable that if Zefa really does this, there will definitely be many people who will follow him.

Therefore, there is nothing wrong with Li Yan's statement that the navy cannot bear the consequences.

"But Li Yan, the Five Old Stars have confirmed that Weibull is the new Shichibukai. If you take action, I'm afraid..."

"That's not the case, Marshal. You just said that the formal appointment will not be issued until a few days later. In other words, Weibull has not become a Shichibukai yet, right?"

"But..."

This truth is correct, but the Warring States Period was still very hesitant about this matter.

"Marshal, you have to know that Yixiao hates the Shichibukai the most, and his greatest wish is to banish the Shichibukai."

"At this time, if you let him know that Wulaoxing made such a move and forced Teacher Zefa so hard, will he be completely disappointed with the navy?"

"Do you want to lose the future general of the Navy after losing Teacher Zefa?"

hiss...

After hearing Li Yan's words, even the Warring States Period couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Seriously, he considered the worst consequences.

The three generals will definitely not run away, Warring States is very confident about this.

Most of the lieutenant generals will not leave with Zefa, but further down the line, if Zefa really cheers up, many middle- and low-level officers will definitely run away.

However, this is still within the tolerable limit. As long as there are no problems with the generals and lieutenant generals, the navy will not collapse.

But what Li Yan said at this moment was something he had neglected and failed to consider.

That's a smile...

Although Yixiao is not a general now, he has the strength of a general after all, and he is the successor of the future general of the Navy.

As for generals, the Warring States Period had to think carefully.

"Li Yan, I didn't make this call to you today, do you understand?"

After weighing it up, Warring States spoke.

And with this opening, Li Yan knew that the matter was done.

"I understand, but Marshal, I need you to do me two favors in this matter!"

"you say!"

"The first is Weibull's location. I believe Lieutenant General He should have information on this. The second is time. I need you to help me delay the official announcement of the Five Old Stars as much as possible!"

If you want to hunt Weibull, both of these points are inevitable.

Otherwise, without knowing where Weibull is, hunting would be impossible.

Moreover, even if you know where he is, three days is not enough at all, unless Weibull is not far away!

"Wait for my news!"

With just four words, Warring States hung up the phone bug.

After putting down the phone, he also started thinking about how to handle this matter.

It is not difficult to find information about Weibull from He. Even if He is told that Li Yan wants to hunt Weibull, He probably won't have any objections.

But if you want to delay the Five Old Stars, this is a bit difficult.

unless...

"guard!"

"marshal!"

"Go find Lieutenant General He and tell him that I have something important to ask him..."

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after an hour.

Li Yan received a reply from the Warring States Period.

The latest intelligence seven hours ago was that Weibull was confirmed to have appeared in Donbass Island.

After looking at the map, Li Yan confirmed the location of Donbas Island, which is located in the first half of the Grand Route, about five days' journey away from him.

So...

Next, let’s look at our own marshal...
Chapter completed!