The plan to take control of Sabaody!

The weather in the Sabaody Archipelago seems to be consistently stable, with bright, warm sunshine, just the right amount of humidity, and little wind, yet it's very cool.

But despite the near-constant temperature comfort, Vidal was not in a very good mood.

The reason lies with Tokikake's father.

Antoine.

He and Major Rogers and others had been at the base for three days, but had done nothing and discovered many problems.

[Knock knock!]

There was another sharp knock on the door.

As a voice inside invited him in, Vidal pushed open the door and entered. Antoine Vice Admiral was leaning back in his chair, looking at him with a smile on his face. However, his desk was unusually clean, with only a copy of today's World Economy News Paper and three naval-style Den Den Mushi (snail Den Den Mushi) side by side.

Vidal began speaking as soon as he sat down.

"Vice Admiral, I've become familiar with the environment from the 30th to the 79th over the past few days. Is it safe to begin work there? I also have some questions I'd like to ask you."

"Hehe!"

Antoine, however, chuckled dismissively, "Youth is wonderful, full of energy."

"Tell me what the problem is, and I'll listen."

"Okay." Vidal nodded.

"First, while I was getting familiar with the island, I noticed that there were no naval patrols in either the Soap Bubble Park, the tourist area, or the Inn Street. Instead, there were a group of security guards maintaining order, and I also saw many groups that looked like pirates wandering around the streets."

"Secondly, the navy at this base is too lax and lazy. I haven't seen any training activities in the three days I've been here."

"So I don't understand, what is the duty and significance of the navy being stationed here?"

His words were anything but polite.

But the middle-aged Vice Admiral in front of him didn't seem to care much, because he had asked the base commander a similar question back then.

I was just more tactful back then.

"You actually want to ask the first question: why did we neglect our duties so negligently when patrols were part of the mission, right?"

"Yes." Vidal met his gaze calmly.

He has no interest in playing guessing games here; it's best to get the facts straight.

To put it bluntly, he doesn't need to worry about anything at all.

"This question is actually related to your second question," Antoine, Vice Admiral his hands crossed on the table. "The balance of this island doesn't allow the navy to do too much."

"This place is home to almost all the world's major powers. Even a small inn might be owned by a member of a royal family from a major vassal state, or a powerful figure from the underworld."

"Under these circumstances, no one wants us to be on the streets too much, otherwise it could very well provoke a backlash from these forces and plunge Sabaody into chaos."

"And this is exactly what the government and headquarters don't want to happen!"

Vidal chuckled in exasperation upon hearing this.

"Then what's the point of us being here?"

"The meaning is to guard!"

Antoine Vice Admiral his voice and looked intently at the young adjutant.

"For our navy, Sabaody is the closest outpost to the 'New World.' Our main mission is to notify headquarters as soon as the monsters from the other side of the Red Line cross over."

"Secondly, we need to ensure the stability of the island, and also provide some auxiliary protection when the Celestial Dragons arrive."

"After all, they will bring their own security detail and CP members."

After saying that, Antoine and added, "If headquarters issues an assistance order, or if there's a major disturbance, we'll also be deployed."

"So since you don't need to move most of the time, you naturally don't need to train, right?"

"That's right."

"Newcomers might maintain their old habits, but they'll gradually give them up over time."

But at that moment, Vidal remembered what his teacher, Sengoku, had told him before he came.

"Pirates? Catch them if you can!"

Looking at this seemingly insignificant statement now, it seems to contain some profound meaning.

Since Sengoku's words contradict those of Antoine Vice Admiral, whose opinion should be followed?

This doesn't seem like a multiple-choice question.

"Thank you very much for explaining the situation in Sabaody to me, but..."

Antoine was just about to smile, thinking Vidal had given in, when he froze at what Vidal said next.

"But I will still do what I should do." Vidal stood up abruptly, looking down at the other man. "Since patrolling and training are clearly defined duties, then I will do them."

After saying that, he turned to leave, but Antoine Vice Admiral's suddenly serious voice came from behind him.

"You'll cause chaos on the island, and then who will take responsibility?"

"I am the base commander here. Whether you did it or not, I will ultimately have to take responsibility!"

"If chaos arises, we'll handle it. As for responsibility," Vidal said without turning his head, "I'll explain to Master Sengoku and Fleet Admiral Kong then."

"Navy, it's time to reclaim our say in Sabaody!"

[Bang!]

The door opened, then closed again, leaving only the faint outline of the word 'justice' lingering in Antoine's angry gaze.

"You ignorant brat!"

"Did you think this was still the safe and secure Marineford?"

This is the Sabaody Archipelago!

He just felt that Vidal would definitely cause trouble and eventually come back to him looking disheveled to solve the problem.

But for the time being, there really wasn't a way to stop them.

After all, Vidal had the manpower and the guns, his own strength was not bad, and he did indeed act according to the rules.

The problem is that in such a chaotic place, explicit rules are far less effective than unspoken rules!

Upon returning to the dormitory building assigned to his direct subordinates, Vidal immediately summoned his three Majors and eight lieutenants to his office.

Then, without saying a word, he spread out a map of Sabaody Archipelago in front of everyone.

"Tomorrow, no, this afternoon."

"Vincent, you take Captain Brandon, Lieutenant Weini, Second Lieutenant Akibi, Second Lieutenant Longo, and five hundred marines and sweep through the Inn Street between numbers 70 and 79. If you encounter any wanted pirates or scoundrels committing crimes in the street, arrest them all. Anyone who disobeys is permitted to be executed on the spot!"

"Yes!" Vincent hesitated for a moment, but still agreed.

"Comil, you will lead Captain Simpson, Captain Rabani, Lieutenant Isoka, Second Lieutenant Longo, and five hundred marines on a tour of shipbuilding coating areas 50 through 59!"

"Yes!" Comil replied.

"You also need to observe the environment there and devise a patrol route and troop deployment plan. Starting today, these two areas will be under naval control again. You three Majors must ensure that two of you are deployed and one remains at base."

"If you encounter a formidable enemy, contact me immediately, understand?"

"Clear!"

At this moment, Vidal's face lacked its usual gentleness, displaying only solemnity and seriousness.

"Commodore, what about me?" Major Rogers asked.

"Come with me to meet the navy at this base!"

Vidal stared intently out the window. To control all of Sabaody, his two thousand four hundred men alone would not be enough.

Although he was only Commodore, he was the adjutant of this Marine Base. Apart from Lieutenant Vice Admiral Antoine, he had the authority to supervise everyone, including the Rear Admiral!

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