In the conference room, all the core executives looked at Warring States with their eyes widened.
Four words are written all over their faces, you are kidding me!!
"Ahem, I know this is a bit bizarre, but it's true!"
"Hancock has already stepped down from the throne of Amazon Lily, and is currently in Sean's Sixteenth Branch."
"You all know her strength. Even an elite lieutenant general cannot be favored by her. She is already very close to it, or has reached the level of Peach and Rabbit."
"In addition, the people of Nine Snakes have never committed any act of massacre of civilians, even for robbery."
"The most important thing is that I already know her motivation for joining the navy. She is not planning any bad ideas, so I agree!"
Everyone in the conference room was a little confused.
So, is this true?
"Marshal, you said there is no problem with her motives, but what is the motive that makes this woman want to become a navy?"
After everyone pondered for a moment, Akainu was the first to ask.
Even if this thing is true, it is too weird. I would like to hear what the reason is?
"This has a lot to do with Sean!"
"While I was on the phone, I overheard his conversation with Hancock. At that time, Hancock said that just giving it to Lieutenant General was enough. If the military rank was higher than Sean's, it would have an impact on his married life...
"
...
...
Damn it has an impact on married life.
Does this mean that these two people have met each other and have reached the stage of discussing marriage?
No wonder the marshal said that there was no problem with Hancock's motivation for joining the Navy.
But then again, how did Sean get this woman?
"Then I have no problem!"
In the conference room, Akainu was stunned for a moment, but quickly agreed to the matter.
If it were anyone else, he would still have objections. After all, Hancock was once a pirate.
But if it's Sean...
This doesn't seem impossible.
If you want to say why, it is...
Sean was too fond of himself and gave too much.
One billion Baileys and a warship were given away as they were told.
In this matter, even Akainu is unavoidable. Even though he is completely defenseless against the giant steel cannon?
"Crane, what do you think?"
"I also agree. I have learned about Hancock. Her nature is not bad, but her temper is a bit...how should I put it? Well, willful, extremely willful!"
"Then how should we arrange her in the future?"
"Besides staying in Branch 16, how else can you arrange it? Don't forget why she joined the navy!"
...
Warring States was stunned for a moment.
That's right, I asked a stupid question.
Hancock joined the Navy originally because of Sean's relationship. If she was arranged to go to the headquarters or other branches.
Believe it or not, they won't listen to orders at all, and they might even turn against you directly?
"Okay, that's all it seems, but two lieutenant generals in one Sihai branch is a bit exaggerated."
"Marshal, I don't think you need to worry about this issue."
"What's the meaning?"
At this moment, Akainu spoke again.
But Sengoku showed a hint of confusion. He didn't understand the specific meaning of Akainu's words.
"Sean, both his personal strength and the strength of the navy under his command have surpassed all naval branches except G1."
"Such power would be a waste in the East China Sea, so when I went to the Sixteenth Branch last time, I asked him about his future plans."
"According to what Sean said, he is laying the foundation now, laying the foundation for entering the new world and facing the four emperors in the future."
"So Marshal, you don't have to think about whether the configuration of a branch is too exaggerated, because Sean is destined to lead his team and eventually go to the New World to plant the flag for our navy."
It turns out that this brat Sean had a plan for a long time.
But it doesn't matter, this plan is similar to what I am going to do.
After all, the Navy originally had the idea of building an additional G-series branch in the New World. Eventually, the three G-Series branches became horns with each other, thereby gradually expanding the Navy's control area in the New World.
After this year, if Sean's strength further increases, coupled with the sailors under his command who are far above average,
Letting him become the branch director of this new branch by then seems to be a very good option.
Thinking of this, Warring States also made a decision.
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The next day.
Inside the marshal's office.
Looking at the document just issued by the World Government, Warring States was a little confused.
The World Government did not reject its own application.
Of course, this is not surprising. Originally, the Warring States Period believed that the Five Old Stars would most likely pass this proposal.
But, did it pass too quickly?
I don't know why, but Seng Guo always has a feeling that as long as he has a relationship with Sean, it will be a green light for the World Government.
Could it be that I am overthinking it?
In addition to this matter, the World Government also sent another document.
The things in this file are somewhat interesting.
In the past year, he was first deprived of his status as a Shichibukai because of Doflamingo's attack on the 16th Marine Branch.
Later, Crocodile was killed by Sean because he used dancing fans to spark civil strife in Alabasta and attempted to usurp a franchise country under the World Government.
Now that Hancock has joined the Navy, the status of the Shichibukai has naturally been cancelled.
Since then, unknowingly, three positions have become vacant in the Shichibukai.
Therefore, Wulaoxing believes that if the vacancy is not filled as soon as possible, it will cause an imbalance among the three major forces.
The imbalance of the three major forces will directly affect the cornerstone of this world's domination.
Therefore, this document requesting the Navy to select a successor as soon as possible and report it to the World Government was sent to the hands of the Warring States Period.
After putting down the documents, Warring States also sighed slightly.
It's only been a year and the three Shichibukai are gone?
And if we really want to say it, the emergence of these three vacancies is all related to Sean.
"This brat is really a troublemaker!"
However, it is a bit difficult to make up for three people at once...
Soon, Warring States became distressed.
After all, the position of the Shichibukai is very particular, and it is not just a matter of selecting a few pirates with qualified strength.
We also need to make sure that the chosen people can obey the orders of the World Government!
Well, even if it's just superficially misheard, otherwise it doesn't make any sense.
The most important thing is that the reputation must be loud enough and can bring certain benefits to the navy.
"Herald!"
"marshal!"
"Notify all generals above lieutenant general immediately and convene an emergency meeting in half an hour!"
"Yes, Marshal!"
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Sixteen branches.
Sean's office.
"For you, this is the appointment just sent from the headquarters. From today on, you will be a vice admiral of the navy, and your position will be classified into the ranks of elf lieutenant generals. You can form a direct army of 300 people and equip a large warship.
"
Handing the document to Hancock, Sean said.
After taking the document, Hancock didn't even look at it and just threw it away.
next to.
She has no interest in these things at all.
"None of this is important. Anyway, I can stay with you from now on, right?"
"That's true, but you still have to take the benefits that should be taken. Otherwise, wouldn't you be taking advantage of the old man from the Sengoku period?"
"That's what you said. It's true that I should be diligent and thrifty in running the house, so please help me deal with it!"
"Okay, I don't want the navy's large warships. After all, that thing is too rubbish. I will build you an ironclad ship. You can design the shape yourself. As for the three hundred people directly under the army, let's do this. The female soldiers of the branch will be
Leave it to you, they are yours anyway."
Hearing this, Hancock's eyes lit up.
"Can I design the appearance of the warship myself?"
"Yes, you can design the appearance yourself without changing the original structure."
"All the warriors of Nine Snakes are also under my command?"
"Yes, anyway, with 300 troops, even if we recruit 250 more soldiers from Nine Snakes Island, they will all be under your command!"
"Can I choose the name of the troops directly under me?"
"Can!"
"Then the name of the unit will be the Nine Snakes Pirates!"
"..."
Hancock, you are no longer a pirate!!
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A few days later.
All the sailors who went out to perform missions have now returned to the branch.
The first competition of the 16th branch.
It's about to begin!
According to subsequent discussions between Sean and Lu Qi, the final rules are as follows.
The branch competition will be divided into two events.
One is a physical training event, the other is a swordsmanship event, and both adopt an elimination system.
In the Taijutsu category, the top eight will each receive an animal-type Devil Fruit and the right to choose a Devil Fruit first, choosing one of the two.
In the swordsmanship event, the top ten will receive a good sword, and the top three will be given a big sword.
Devil fruit, plus famous sword!
Whether it's a sailor who practices physical skills or a sailor who practices swordsmanship.
In short, the whole branch was excited.
Only Ace was a little depressed.
You said participating in physical arts events...
Without the Devil Fruit ability, I might not be able to defeat Sophia.
Moreover, even if I win, this Devil Fruit is useless...
You can't take the second one. Test whether you have the protagonist's life, right?
As for the swordsmanship project, it's even more ridiculous. I don't know how to swordsmanship at all!
So, this competition is specifically designed to target me?
However, Sean didn't pay attention to the bullied little daughter-in-law, but...
"Where are the armor colors and knowledge colors that Rayleigh taught you, have you learned them?"
"Not even close!"
"That's because you haven't learned it yet. Since you haven't learned it yet, how can you waste your time in a competition?"
"But no one else has learned it either!"
"Others are other people, and you are you. Is it possible that you have to be on par with ordinary sailors all day long?"
"I......"
"Besides, wouldn't it be embarrassing for you to bully those ordinary people?"
"this......"
"Hmph, you are so promising, and you still want to end the pirate era with your own hands. Go back and continue to practice Haki!"
La shrugged his head and Ace went to find Rayleigh.
Argue with Sean and he never wins!
Therefore, never argue with your boss, because your boss can use 10,000 high-sounding reasons to render you speechless.
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"Xian, can the warriors of Nine Snakes participate in this big competition?"
After learning about the branch competition and those rankings
After hearing the news about the reward, Hancock immediately found Sean.
After all, this competition was organized by Sean, so it was his own doing.
As a hostess, what's wrong with seeking some welfare for the warriors of Nine Snakes?
"Of course. They used to be warriors of Nine Snakes, but now they are the navy, so naturally they can participate."
"Then I think there is no hope for your marines. All rewards will be taken away by the Nine Snake warriors!"
"Why do you say that?"
Sean was stunned. Most of his navy soldiers are stronger than your Nine Snakes warriors, right?
Nowadays, there are quite a lot of people with Tao power worth nearly a thousand, so why is there no hope?
"Because all the 50 Kuja warriors here are armed. According to observations these days, almost none of the marines under your command have awakened the armed color."
Hancock said with confidence.
Will this be a weapon color? Those are two completely different levels of strength, right?
However, Sean curled his lips.
Although most people in Nine Snakes are armed with color, Hancock said that whether or not they are armed with color is two completely different levels. Sean somewhat disagrees with this point.
Given similar strengths, there is indeed nothing wrong with this statement.
But if the difference in strength between the two is too large, then even if the weaker one is armed, it won't have much effect at all.
Is it possible that a person with 10 Dao power can defeat a person with 100 Dao power if he learns the weapon color?
Stop it!!
But this did remind Sean of something.
"Hancock, I've always wanted to ask you, how did the warriors of Nine Snakes learn the weapon color? It stands to reason that the basic conditions of most of them are far from the level of awakening Haki, right?"
"Are there any conditions for awakening Haki? Isn't it possible to learn it by being thrown into the forbidden trial area of Nine Snakes for a month?"
"Trial forbidden area?"
"Yes, all the people of Nine Snakes have to go in and stay for a month after they reach adulthood. About 20% of the people there can awaken their armed colors, and after these people come out, they all join the Nine Snakes Pirates.
Or maybe it’s the ranks of soldiers who protect the country.”
...
Is there really a special quick learning method?
"Then those who have not failed, can they awaken their Haki in other ways in the future?"
"No, anyone who fails, no matter what method they use, will never be able to awaken their Haki again in this generation and can only become ordinary people."
Boy, that's a one-time thing.
One month determines a lifetime?
In this case, forget it.
After all, the power value of the marines under his command is steadily increasing every day. It is not a problem to have more than 500. Even now, most of the official marines have exceeded this standard.
Next, as long as you study in the normal way, it will only be a matter of time before you awaken your domineering energy.
There is no need to use the gamble method of Nine Snake Island.
However, despite what he said, Sean was still very interested in how the forbidden trial area on Nine Snakes Island allowed people to quickly awaken their domineering power.
Find some time to go take a look, maybe you can make some big discoveries.