The impact of the war on the top is gradually becoming apparent.
The era of great pirates has come to an end, and there are no more pirates roaming the sea. The remaining shrimps and millets have long been frightened and fled in panic. In the end, they could not escape being arrested and imprisoned.
Only the lucky few can successfully hide their names and settle down in a place of their choice.
Without those separatist sea emperors, the navy has been advancing unimpeded expansion in the New World, bringing this lawless land that has been in turmoil for decades back to the control of the world government.
A new order is being rapidly established, turmoil, chaos... and constant wars. These words seem to have been swept into the garbage heap of history.
However.
Under this seemingly bright and beautiful future, many discerning people can see that an undercurrent is gradually surging.
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The fourth month after the top, the beginning of the month.
Naval Headquarters, Marinevando.
In the top-level conference room, the atmosphere was extremely depressing. Almost all senior navy officials, including Akainu Aokiji, had gloomy expressions and were puffing away their words.
Snapped!
A thick document was slammed on the table by Warring States, who was in charge. He said in a low voice, "This is the monthly summary report for last month. Please circulate it to each other and take a look."
"What catches your eyes."
Garp picked his nose and sneered, "You can guess it with your toes. It's not the same as the previous two months. It's all the same nonsense."
The senior navy officers present here all understood what he meant, and their expressions became a little gloomier.
The Navy Headquarters has always had a practice of conducting monthly summaries every month.
Three months ago, the same monthly summary was held in the same conference room, but the atmosphere at that time was completely different.
At that time, the War on the Top had just ended, the Pirate Alliance had vanished into thin air, and the Navy Headquarters was pursuing the victory, recovering a large amount of lost territory. Good news from the front lines was coming like snowflakes, one after another.
Wherever the fleet went, the people wholeheartedly welcomed it. It can be said that it took full advantage of the time. The state of vigorous vitality and all things competing is still before our eyes.
However, less than a month later, the situation began to change.
First, the World Government issued a disarmament order, requiring the Navy Headquarters to cut down one-third of its own armies, and all other local branches except the New World to directly cut down half of them.
This is quite reasonable, Warring States and others had expected it.
After all, it was originally because of rampant pirates that the size of the navy increased year after year. Now that the era of great pirates has come to an end, it is natural to reduce naval expenditures.
To be honest, at best, I feel that this action was a little too fast. There is only a one-month buffer period, which gives people a feeling that it is too hasty. The rest is understandable.
But a series of things that happened next made it difficult for the senior officials of the Navy Headquarters to accept it.
Probably because the rampant pirates have been completely wiped out, the sea today is far safer and more stable than before.
I don’t know who started the trend first. The Celestial Dragons who have lived in the holy land of Mariejoia all year round suddenly became interested in "cruising" all over the world. Especially the younger generation, they even called friends and went out in groups.
run.
The pressure faced by the Navy can be imagined.
Not only did a large number of elite manpower have to be allocated to protect the safety of these world nobles along the way, but the Tianlong people caused a big mess, and they also had to help wipe the mess.
What about forcibly abducting young and beautiful girls and taking them as slaves; what about ordering naval fleets to bombard each other and kill each other, just for fun; what about riding beasts into the palace of the thousand-year-old capital, smashing the huge palace to pieces, and forcing
The king and queen were crawling naked in the ruins, laughing while watching...
The list goes on and on.
——Of course, perhaps for the Tianlong people, these are not troubles at all, but are things that should be taken for granted.
After all, this is what they have always done, no matter before, now or in the future.
But ah.
Times have really changed.
When the main contradiction disappears, the secondary contradiction will often surface for the first time and become the focus of everyone's attention.
Without the rampant pirates and the era of chaos and turmoil, the various conflicts and contradictions between the world's nobles and the people of various countries can no longer be concealed and reconciled.
The spotlight also shines on the navy. For the people, the navy used to be the patron saint of protecting a country's peace, and it naturally carried the label of being trusted.
But what now?
It seems that the only duty left is to be a good dog for the Celestial Dragons!
So many negative incidents broke out in a series, not to mention the public resentment, even the navy itself couldn't stand it.
To know.
Today's navy has been influenced by Nosha for more than ten years, especially the younger generation. A considerable part of them joined the military because they admired Nosha. The overall concept is quite radical and far deviated from that of the previous generation.
Ever since.
In just two or three months, thousands of navy soldiers resigned and retired!
They also include many school-level officers, including several major generals.
At this moment, all the senior leaders of the headquarters here are holding a ball of fire in their hearts!
Now, it is already the fourth month.
Similar conflicts around the world have not subsided, but have become more intense.
There is intelligence that the revolutionaries headed by Long have started to be active again after keeping a low profile for several years.
The Navy Headquarters' endurance is extremely close to its limit.
"Although the troubles caused by the Tianlong people have doubled again this month."
Warring States glanced at Garp and said expressionlessly, "But if these are the only things that happen, it would actually be better."
Karp frowned, pulled out a document, opened it, and started browsing.
The other senior navy officials were also stunned and circulated the remaining documents to each other.
After a while, everyone's expressions changed.
"That's nonsense!"
Akainu was the first to read it. He became furious and slammed the table: "What on earth does the World Government want to do? Is this kind of personnel transfer possible?"
"Agatha Gut was transferred to the position of Chief of General Staff of the Navy Headquarters, and Dulvis was transferred to the position of General Counsel of the Navy Headquarters... A total of more than ten transfer orders were made, and all of them were bureaucrats from the World Government. Correspondingly, we
Many old colleagues in this department, including several here, will be transferred to other departments."
Qingzhi pushed up the blindfold on his forehead and spoke calmly, "It seems that even after a round of major disarmament, the superiors still don't trust us very much."
The rest of the people looked at each other with extremely ugly expressions.
Even though the current Navy Headquarters has been scolded by many people as a dog of the Celestial Dragons, in the end, its position and heart are still on the side of "justice."
And when this series of transfer orders are implemented and so many thorns are inserted into the Navy, you can imagine what the Navy's reputation will gradually become in the future.
"Replacing so many in one go is just the first move." Garp flicked his nose and sneered, "In my opinion, I might as well replace the marshal."
"It's really changed." Warring States suddenly said.
"Um?!"
Everyone turned their heads in shock and looked at Warring States.
"After the First World War, the navy's military strength, trust and hope can be said to be the highest in history."
Sengoku's voice was calm, "In the second month after the war, when the situation in the New World was basically stable, I submitted my resignation to the World Government and elected Nosha as the next marshal of the navy."
Everyone nodded slightly. This was not surprising to them. Nuo Xia's current reputation was completely unique in the navy.
If Sengoku is really going to step down, then from within the Navy, the next marshal must be Nosha, and no other person is qualified to compete.
Including Akainu Aokiji, who is also a general.
"Then what's the result?" Kizaru raised his eyebrows.
"The attitude towards the resignation has always been very vague." Warring States sneered, "But as for Nuo Xia's recommendation, it was directly rejected the next day. The reason given was also very simple. The qualifications were too young and he was not qualified."
Is it really too junior?
The senior executives present here were all silent. Nuo Xia's past "thorny" performances were still fresh in their minds. Everyone was not a fool, so they naturally knew what the World Government was worried about, or what it was afraid of.
"Speaking of which, where is Mr. Nosha? He didn't come to this meeting again." Flying Squirrel suddenly asked, "I haven't shown up for several months. Isn't the retreat over yet?"
After hearing this, everyone, including Warring States, subconsciously turned to look at Taotu.
Everyone has been confused about this for a long time.
After the war, Nuoxia's prestige reached its peak, and it became the subject of heated discussion in almost every corner of the world.
However, Nosha himself, who was at the center of the public opinion field, became increasingly low-key. A few days after the war ended, he directly entered a state of seclusion and practice. He did not participate in any naval operations or meetings, and refused to see guests.
Nuo Xia is a cultivator, everyone knows this.
But now even Whitebeard, who is known as the strongest man in the world, has been personally defeated by the former and replaced him as the strongest man recognized in the world. Why do you still need to practice so hard?
Above that ceiling, is there a new realm to explore?
Maybe there really is.
However, there are no enemies worth fighting anymore, is it necessary to be so anxious?
"What a coincidence, the morning just ended." Taotu smiled, "When I went out, he was taking a shower at home, so he might actually come over for today's meeting."
Oh, it’s the same answer as before, it’s not over yet and it won’t come.
Everyone nodded subconsciously, then suddenly widened their eyes and looked at Taotu in astonishment.
"Eh??"
will come?!
The retreat that lasted for more than three months is finally over?!
This news surprised everyone present, and the atmosphere became a lot more exciting for a while.
However, this was only temporary after all, the meeting continued, and soon, as the next topic was raised, the meeting room became dull again.
"The pension has not been paid out yet?"
Dauberman looked at the last document in his hand, holding a cigar in his mouth, and said in disbelief: "Are you kidding? Didn't we apply to our superiors as soon as the war ended?"