Grand Line, Naval Headquarters, Marinevando.

High-rise conference room.

Except for Aokiji, who is currently staying at the G1 branch, the rest of the core senior management have all gathered here.

However, everyone's face is now filled with bitterness, even Akainu is no exception.

No matter how helpless the Navy was during the Cliff Island incident, it can only silently suffer the various sequelae.

Even in the matter of stopping the demon-slaying order, Sengoku secretly contributed, but he could not say it openly.

then...

In just one month, the number of people in the Navy who applied for retirement reached a terrifying number of 20,000.

And even if each branch is asked to vigorously recruit new soldiers, the effect is not obvious.

In the same month, only more than 2,000 people were recruited.

If it weren't for the fact that people are not allowed to retire within five years unless they are disabled, which prevented most of them from requesting retirement, something big would have happened.

What made the Warring States Period the most bitter was that more than half of the retired sailors defected to the revolutionary army.

this...

That's the most important thing.

In any case, these are hostile forces to the navy. If the situation continues, the revolutionary army will one day develop into a force more powerful than the navy.

"Marshal, there is only one way to get the navy out of this predicament!"

In the silence, Akainu spoke.

"Sakaski, if you have any ideas, just say it!"

"Then I'll tell you straight, break away from Mariejoia and let the Navy become independent!"

With a wave of his hand, Akainu said loudly.

And these words caused a drastic change in everyone's expressions.

It's a little unlike him that Akainu would make such a suggestion. Logically speaking, shouldn't he be more obedient to Marigio's orders than the marshal?

"Sakaski, things are not that simple!"

"If you want to break away from Marie Joa, let alone other things, the navy's military expenditure problem alone cannot be solved!"

Shaking his head, Warring States said helplessly.

Indeed, even if nothing else is discussed, how to solve Bailey's problem?

If it can't pay wages, buy warships, or maintain various facilities, how can the navy survive?

With Bailey and various resources in her hands, Mariejoia can form a new navy at any time.

As for their naval headquarters, even if Marigio does not take action, they can only gradually self-destruct.

"We can talk to the participating countries. Isn't it that they hand over heavenly gold every year to obtain protection?"

"In this case, we can definitely negotiate with them and let them provide military expenditures to maintain the operation of the navy."

After hearing what Sengoku said, Akainu was a little unconvinced and still spoke.

"Sakaski, are you going to ask all countries to allocate an additional amount of naval military expenditures in addition to the sky gold, or are you going to let them cut off a part of the sky gold to give to the navy?"

Warring States still shook his head.

Having been a marshal for so many years, he has more to consider than Sakaski.

Standing at different heights, the way of looking at problems is completely different.

If we want these kingdoms to give money to the navy in addition to the gold in the sky, will they be willing?

Even if they are willing, where will the money come from?

Aren't the kingdoms trying to squeeze out the common people?

The common people who have suffered so much for heavenly gold, is this going to cost them their lives?

And what if we persuade those kingdoms to take part of the gold from the sky and give it directly to the navy?

Believe it or not, Marie Joa went to war with the navy the next day?

That has touched their lifeblood!

Therefore, the method Akainu mentioned simply does not work.

After what Sengoku said, Akainu also realized that he thought too simply.

But now the whole world is scolding that the navy is the dog of the Celestial Dragons and will only follow Marie Joa to do evil.

If this continues...

The belief in justice within the navy will one day completely collapse and destroy itself.

How to break this?

"Have you noticed that in the past month in the East China Sea, no sailors have asked to retire?"

At this awkward moment, beside Sengoku, He held his chin with his hands and spoke.

And these words also made everyone stunned.

No sailors in the East China Sea asked to retire?

Although they are all core senior leaders of the Navy, they have been very busy recently and no one really pays much attention to the situation in the East China Sea.

After hearing what He said now, everyone looked surprised.

How can this be?

"Advisor He, is this true?"

"Yes, I have confirmed it repeatedly, and I also specifically asked Taotu and confirmed this situation."

"But, how is this possible..."

"Actually, not only are there no sailors in the East China Sea asking to retire, but people in the East China Sea rarely abuse the sailors in the East China Sea. Even if they want to say something about the navy, they will specifically point to the Navy Headquarters to distinguish the East China Sea Navy from the headquarters navy.

"

"this..."

After hearing this, everyone didn't know what to say.

Does this feel like the East China Sea Navy and the Headquarters Navy have become two different forces?

And while the navy at home is in dire straits, the navy in the East China Sea has nothing to worry about?

"One more thing, according to the news I got, Li Yan no longer looks down on the 3 billion Bailey allocation that the headquarters gives to the East China Sea every year!"

Don’t like the annual allocation of this department?

What does this mean?

Except for some people who knew something about the situation, everyone else had doubts on their faces.

"Nowadays, various projects are being carried out in the East China Sea, such as the sea train project, the Adventurer's Guild project, the all-Eastern Navy ship renewal project, or the Alabasta project, etc."

"None of these require a lot of money to maintain, but..."

"Li Yan has never asked for a penny from the headquarters."

"According to my preliminary calculations, the amount of money Li Yan spent on these projects is at least 150 billion beli!"

...

After hearing this, even the Warring States Period was stunned.

He has paid little attention to the situation in the East China Sea recently, and he really doesn't know much about it.

But now when I hear He say this...

Good guy, even for the entire Navy, the annual funding is only 50 billion Baileys, okay?

This was only possible because of the heavenly gold provided by the 170 participating countries.

As a result, Li Yan casually spent at least 150 billion beli to carry out so many super projects. How did he do it?

Warring States Period couldn't figure it out at all!

"Warring States, have you ever thought about what has happened in recent times, and which of them has attracted a lot of money?"

"Time to gather a lot of money...wait, you mean?"

After He's reminder, Warring States suddenly remembered something!

A few months ago, the auction of the Shampoo Islands totaled 177.9 billion!

A mobile phone, that’s right, a mobile phone!

so...
Chapter completed!