"Are Colonel Byron and Lieutenant Colonel Cass okay now?"
In the lounge, Annan looked out the window at the navy officers inspecting the personnel one by one, and asked casually.
"They are very good. There have been no serious pirate attacks in the waters under the jurisdiction of our 24th branch recently." Cannon stood straight and said seriously.
"It's just..." There was a hint of hesitation on Cannon's face, and he said cautiously, "Since the headquarters began to mobilize elite navies from all over the world, Colonel Byron's mood has become very bad. Every time I go to the office, I hear
It got to the point where he was scolding the people on the phone, saying that the headquarters should not go to war."
"It's okay. He is old and can't bear to fight. It's normal." Annan waved his hand and said with a smile.
Colonel Byron was a member of the Navy many years ago and seemed to have some friendship with Aokiji. He was a 100% dove, so it was expected of Annan to oppose the upcoming war on the summit.
"But what makes me curious is." Annan looked at Cannon, who was wearing the uniform of the headquarters, doubtfully. "I remember that your rank was a lieutenant when you were in the 24th branch. Why are you a private now?"
The naval rank of the Sihai branch is three levels lower than that of the main branch. Cannon's military rank is a lieutenant. After his military status was transferred to the main branch, he should have been a commander. It is indeed strange that he is now a private.
"That's a long story." Cannon scratched his head.
"Mr. Annan, you know that after you and Miss Esdeath left, the combat strength of the 24th branch has shrunk a lot. The headquarters also understands our situation and does not force us to send anyone to the headquarters..."
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Ten days ago, Nanhai, Branch 24.
"Report!"
"Come in!"
Cannon opened the office door.
"Transfer all the elite navies from all over the world to the headquarters?! Are the people above all brains in trouble?"
Byron yelled at the phone bug, "Start a full-scale war with pirates. The navy thought so at that time. As a result, the New World was handed over to the Four Emperors. Now we are going to start a war with the Four Emperors... I will never agree!
"
"Byron, this is the decision of the World Government and the Admiral of the Navy. It is not something you, a colonel, can control." An indifferent voice came from the phone bug.
"Anyway, things are getting serious. Haha, I don't know how many people will die in the decisive battle with Whitebeard. But this has nothing to do with me as an old man. But for the sake of our long-term comradeship, I can help
If you run it, your 24th branch won't need to deploy troops to support it. However, the transportation capacity is tight now, so if you don't need more people, you can use more force. Do you have the Hailoushi warship? Help me transport the navy from other branches to the headquarters."
Byron bit his cigar and said angrily: "Forget it, the most promising navy in my branch has already gone to the headquarters. With those two little monsters, I don't owe the headquarters now."
"That seems to be the case. Then don't forget to send a warship to the Grand Route. The coordinates will be sent over immediately."
"Go to hell, old bastard!" Byron gave the phone bug his middle finger.
"You too, Byron." The phone bug said with a smile, "I really envy you now. You can relax all day in the South China Sea. I was almost annoyed to death by the people of the World Government in the Grand Line, and the Tianlong people,
It’s really upsetting.”
"Then why don't you find a reason to come to me quickly?" Byron exhaled the smoke, "Cass may want to return to Donghai to be a base commander. I happen to be lacking a position here, and you are just the right one."
"Go away. If I want to retire, I will also return to the East China Sea to be the leader. Who will come to your place?" The phone bug laughed and scolded, "By the way, remember to keep what I just said confidential, hang up."
Click.
Byron hung up the phone and looked at Cannon standing in front of his desk.
"Lieutenant Cannon, I have an important task for you..."
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Eight days later, in the first half of the Grand Line, in a naval base in Paradise.
"Colonel Will, we can only send you here. The headquarters' transport ship will pick you up and take you to the headquarters."
"Well, thank you for taking care of me along the way!"
"You're welcome, don't embarrass our Xihai Navy. We'll be waiting for your good news at the base."
"Do not worry."
A young man wearing blue clothes and a navy cape, looking a little rustic, waved goodbye to the ship that was far away from him.
Will was carrying a large package and looking around on the deck.
"My name is Will, I am a naval officer in the 42nd West Sea Branch, with the rank of colonel."
"Although this is my first time coming to the Grand Line, I will never lose if I lose. I deliberately wore the coolest clothes. The souvenirs and aquatic products my mother asked me to bring are guaranteed to be of the best quality."
Will patted the big package behind his back and thought confidently.
"But..." Will looked at the navy around him, feeling a little confused.
"I don't know if I'm being too careless. I feel like everyone is peeking at me. Is there something wrong?"
At this time, the naval base was filled with navies from all over the world, and almost everyone looked at Will, who was carrying a large bag of supplies.
"Anyway, I am a man who has fought against pirates and sea kings. This trivial matter cannot hinder me!" Will clenched his fists, "I want to become the best naval man on the sea!"
"Will, who is Will?"
Suddenly, Will heard someone calling his name.
"I am me!"
Will shouted back and waved his hand.
After a while, several marines ran up to him. They verified Will's identity, and then said: "Your name is Will. You are the only one missing. Come with us quickly!"
With that said, several people directly picked up Will and ran towards the warship.
"Wait, I haven't got my stuff yet!" Will struggled and said quickly. While he was taking out his ID, he put the package at his feet.
"Are there any valuables?"
"Uh, it seems not..."
"We will make up for whatever you lack when you don't get to the headquarters. You are going to perform a mission, not to travel." The navy said, "Time is tight and the mission is heavy, so hurry up and leave."
In this way, Will confusedly boarded the transport ship heading to the headquarters.
"Really, why are you in such a hurry?"
Will rubbed his shoulders and complained helplessly.
"You are Will, sign this list." Cannon walked up to Will and handed him a list.
"Ah, okay. Are you also going to the navy at headquarters?" Will took the list, signed his name skillfully, and asked.
"I am not." Cannon took the list and stamped it. "I am the transporter. I will disembark after the personnel verification is completed."
"But, the ship has sailed now." Will pointed to the disappeared pier and said.