A Chaotic Situation

In the conference room of G-1 Branch, Yaen sat at the head of the table, while nearly all the naval officers holding important positions throughout G-1 Branch had gathered below him.

Perhaps Admiral Sakazuki's prestige was unrivaled within G-1 Branch, but in front of Yaen, these naval officers who had fought on the front lines of the New World Sea Area for years, renowned for their arrogance and ferocity, did not dare show the slightest disrespect.

Even though the man nicknamed the "Cherry Blossom Dragon" looked incomparably gentle, without the slightest trace of an intimidating presence.

What was more, during the war nearly two years ago, quite a few of the officers present had been temporarily transferred to lead soldiers into battle. They had... personally witnessed Yaen's heroic bearing in combat, and they too were naval officers who revered him.

Yaen placed both hands on the table and spoke in a gentle tone.

"Everyone, Admiral Sakazuki was temporarily recalled to Marineford for other official duties and will be away for some time. I will therefore serve as G-1 Branch's Base Commander for the time being. I look forward to your guidance."

After a pause, Yaen adjusted his glasses and glanced at Vice Admiral Onigumo and Major General Hope, who were seated beside him, before continuing.

"As for G-1 Branch's daily military affairs and personnel transfers, I won't interfere too much. Vice Admiral Onigumo, could you take full responsibility for them?"

As soon as he said this, the faint tension in the conference room immediately dissipated, and the respect in Vice Admiral Onigumo's eyes as he looked at Yaen deepened considerably.

Yaen's words made it clear that he had no intention of seizing power in G-1 Branch or wantonly placing his own people in its key positions.

Thus, the matters that