On the deck of the warship, Gawain walked out of the captain's cabin after learning that he was about to arrive at Marineford, and looked at the dock in the distance with slight surprise.
In the sea breeze, the hems of more than twenty windbreakers were swaying with the strong wind.
Beside him, Lieutenant General Dauberman swallowed and smiled.
"Gao Wensheng, it was only through your light that I had the opportunity to see this scene.
More than eighteen lieutenant generals, a general and the navy marshal lined up to greet him. It was really spectacular!
I guess the Warring States Marshal has summoned all the generals in the headquarters to put on the welcome ceremony like this.
So...what do you think?"
"I'm honored too."
Gawain smiled, and Dauberman breathed a sigh of relief at his words.
A second ago, Dauberman was really worried that Gawain would dislike the small number of people greeting him, because except for the generals, there were no other sailors on the dock.
Now that he saw that Gawain had no objection, he was relieved.
Accompanied by the roaring whistle, the warship slowly slowed down and then docked beside the dock.
After waiting for the gang of sailors to throw ropes to the shore piles, the warship was firmly fixed.
On one side of the deck, the passage leading to the dock has been opened.
Gawain looked around and walked out first without hesitation. Dauberman followed him and went ashore with him despite the pressure.
As for the other sailors and Lieutenant Colonel Thiago, they had no intention of getting off the ship.
Seeing Gawain on the dock, the Warring States Marshal gently adjusted his navy hat. When he turned the hat slightly, his afro, which was pressed tightly by the navy cap, unconsciously resisted.
Not caring about the feeling of his hair, after arranging the shape of his hat, Warring States took two steps forward and bowed lightly about twenty meters away from Gawain.
After bowing, when Sengoku straightened up, Kizaru, who was smiling like a prostitute, also led other lieutenants and bowed gently to Gawain.
Gawain could see that few of the bowing lieutenant generals had expressions of respect. Except for some people who had vague helplessness in their eyes, there were also a few people whose eyes simply looked at them with scrutiny and dissatisfaction!
Gawain didn't care at all about their dissatisfaction. He knew that the lieutenants were not dissatisfied with him, but with the Tianlong people behind him.
Gawain himself was very dissatisfied with this group of countless Charros, so how could he blame ordinary lieutenant generals who had the same idea as him?
After ignoring the looks of some people, Gawain moved his lips and showed an extremely gentle and friendly smile to everyone.
At this moment, the eyes of many lieutenant generals changed.
Have they ever seen such a gentle smile on the face of Tianlong?
How could they know how long Gawain had worked hard to achieve the perfect smile he has now?
Just a smile, didn't the unruly lieutenant generals opposite him change their views on Gawain?
But a smile alone is not enough, language is also Gawain's tool.
I saw Gawain smiling and waving his hands while saying.
"I'm sorry to bother you all to wait here."
After the words fell, Gawain showed a touch of apology in his smile, and then he whispered to Warring States.
"You are the Marshal of the Warring States Period, right? It's all my fault.
I should say one more thing to you, telling you that you don't have to go out of your way to greet me.
If you let the generals waste your time on me, wouldn’t that mean that the pirates in this period of time are allowed to continue to run rampant?”
As soon as he finished speaking, every one of the navy members, including Warring States Period, could not help but widen their eyes.
Forget about old drama characters with deep thoughts like the Warring States Period, but lieutenant generals like Huo Shaoshan who have a more direct personality immediately changed their attitude towards Gawain.
Huo Shaoshan moved the cigar in his mouth in surprise, and then immediately continued what Gawain said.
"You are right, Gao Wensheng, you really understand us!
If General Sakaski had not sailed, then after hearing what you just said, he would probably regard you as a lifelong friend, hahahaha!"
Amidst the laughter, Huo Shaoshan no longer felt a bit unruly, and the eyes he looked at Gawain were also full of friendliness.
As for Gawain, seeing Huo Shaoshan's attitude, he knew it well.
This Huoshaoshan must be a character from the Akainu series, the backbone of the Navy Eagle Brand!
Gawain restrained his inner thoughts and said to Huo Shaoshan.
"Sakaski, it's a pity that he's not here. By the way, what do you call him?"
"Sheng Gao Wen, General Sakaski went to sea the day before yesterday, and he has to inspect the prison in Pujin City as required.
But even though Sakaski is not here, we still have General Porusalino on standby at any time. As for me, I am Huo Shaoshan."
Lieutenant General Huoshaoshan introduced himself to Gawain with a smile.
Hearing Huo Shaoshan's words, Gawain nodded and looked at Warring States again.
As for Warring States, after noticing Gawain's eyes, he immediately walked out and whispered to Gao Wen.
"Gao Wensheng, it's very windy at the pier. If you don't mind, why don't we come to my office to talk in detail.
I am very curious about the reason why you came to Marineford."
"No, that would waste too much time. Everyone happens to be here, so I'll just briefly explain my purpose.
Due to some special reasons, I am not suitable to stay in Mariegioa for the time being, so in the next time, I will travel on the sea outside the Holy Land."
When Gawain said this, he shook his head gently.
"But this is the first time I have left Mariegio, and I am deeply afraid of the sea.
Through newspapers, I can notice the increasing expansion of pirates, and the arrogant behavior of those pirates also makes me deeply worried about my own safety.
For my future safety, I rushed to Marineford specifically, hoping to find one or two generals with enough strength to temporarily serve as my personal bodyguards.
What do you think about this matter?"
After the words fell, Gawain glanced around. All the lieutenant generals who looked at him could not help but flinch at this moment.
The lieutenant generals just had a changed view of Gawain, and with a few words, they were far from recommending themselves to him.
Warring States on the side wanted to say something, but Gawain didn't give him a chance. After Gawain examined it, he immediately continued.
"Hey, although Wulaoxing sent several armies as escorts for me, for me, the army is far less reassuring than the navy with your presence.
What do you think?"
After speaking, Gawain smiled slightly and looked at the lieutenants again.
This time is different from before. In just a short moment, several lieutenant generals including Huo Shaoshan were already ready to make a move!
Huo Shaoshan himself couldn't help but take a step forward.
"Gao Wensheng, you are right. The army that has been stationed in Mariejoia and the Red Earth Continent for many years has experienced far less war than our navy!"
"Indeed, when it comes to enforcing justice, they are far behind!"
Next to Huo Shaoshan, a lieutenant general wearing a metal helmet and carrying eight long knives on his back couldn't help but echoed.
After the two men expressed their stance, Warring States looked deeply at Gawain, and at the same time he stretched out his right hand towards his subordinates.
"Gao Wensheng."
Warring States said.
"Of course the Navy is willing to take on the task of protecting you. What the Army can do, the Navy will do better!"
As he spoke, Sengoku felt helpless. As a naval marshal, even if he didn't want to, he couldn't give up the opportunity to compare with the army in front of his subordinates.
It's just that the Warring States Period didn't know whether Gawain said this accidentally, or did Gawain have such a plan to use the army to mobilize the enthusiasm of his vice-admiral?
While thinking about it, Warring States didn't stop talking, he continued.
"As long as it does not affect our navy's important strategy against pirates, the navy can let Gao Wensheng make the choice!"
On the side, after Warring States finished speaking, Lieutenant General Huo Shaoshan, Ghost Spider and other hawks immediately took a step forward.
But Gawain didn't look at them.
Gawain asked softly.
"Marshal of the Warring States Period, you mean...arbitrary?"
"Of course!" Warring States nodded decisively.
So Gawain smiled with satisfaction, and he came to Warring States with a smile.
"Does this include you? You are the marshal of the navy. If I have your protection, I will no longer have to worry about safety, right?"
"Uh..." Warring States was stunned, "Gao Wensheng, don't forget the premise I said. I have to be responsible for the navy's overall strategy, and I really can't take on the escort work."
"I understand. So...General Porusalino, do you want to go to the sea with me for a walk?"
Gawain looked at Porusalino.
Facing Gawain's gaze, Kizaru tilted his head and laughed obscenely.
"I would really like to go out with you for a walk, so that counts as a paid vacation, right?
But it’s a pity that I was responsible for contacting Vegapunk. That was an order from the Five Old Stars, so I really missed it!”
"Okay, then I'll settle for the next best thing. I heard that the Navy has a legendary hero, Monkey D. Garp. What do you think..."
"Cough cough cough cough!"
Warring States almost coughed his lungs out, he quickly explained dissatisfiedly.
"Gao Wensheng, Lieutenant General Garp is performing a secret mission in the East China Sea. Even if he comes back temporarily, it will take at least one and a half months. I'm afraid you can't wait!"
"oh?"
After listening to Warring States' words, Gawain nodded, and then pointed towards the most beautiful scenery in the crowd.
"What about her?"
"Um?!"
The lieutenant general who was called by Gawain was stunned. She raised her hand and pointed at herself in disbelief.
"You're talking about... me?"
"Yes, what do you call it?"
"I met Gao Wensheng in Xiadi Garden.
I currently work in the General Staff Office of the headquarters, and I really cannot afford to protect you..."
"stop."
Gawain waved his hand to interrupt Di Yuan's words.