He Will Definitely Be Sent to Court Martial

"What's got you so troubled?"

Tsuru walked into the office then. The moment she saw Sengoku's furrowed brow, she knew he had something on his mind.

"That kid, Victor."

Sengoku didn't hide anything and chose to be forthright.

"He's certainly not a disobedient child," Tsuru said with a smile.

Tsuru and Victor's mother, Major General Shelley, were friends.

After the Andersons died in battle, Marine Headquarters, concerned that Victor might be bullied, specifically kept him at Headquarters to raise him.

Therefore, Tsuru had watched Victor grow up.

Later, they also respected Victor's decision and sent him to military school, where he became one of Zephyr's first students.

"Take a look," Sengoku said, handing Tsuru the fax from Major General Hagen.

After reading it, Tsuru also frowned.

Delaying military operations was a serious crime.

Furthermore, because of the delayed operations, Branch 189 had been completely annihilated.

If he were sent to a Court Martial, Victor would definitely go to jail.

"How do you plan to handle it?" Tsuru asked.

Sengoku leaned back in his chair, looking up at the ceiling, and said, "We can't just listen to Major General Hagen's side of the story. I'll send a fax to ask Victor, and then I'll send someone to the South Blue to investigate the situation. If the matter is confirmed, then we'll deal with it."

"Mm," Tsuru nodded, agreeing that this was the appropriate course of action.

Sengoku said, "Whether it's true or not, we need to find a way to settle Victor. Keeping him in the South Blue isn't a long-term solution either."

Tsuru suddenly offered a suggestion, "Why not send him to the New World? Garp happens to need people, and Victor could be of help."

Sengoku was silent for a moment before saying, "I'll consider it."

Although Victor was only 20 years old, he possessed powerful cultivation talent, especially in Haki and Body Arts.

Moreover, as one of Zephyr's first students, Victor possessed strength comparable to Sakazuki and Borsalino.

Currently, both Sakazuki and Borsalino were active in the New World, directly confronting the monsters there!

"Lord Victor, a fax from Marine Headquarters," Lieutenant Colonel Mata handed the fax to Victor.

After reading the contents of the fax, Victor replied, "Tell Headquarters that we encountered a storm en route, causing varying degrees of damage to our ships and delaying our rescue efforts."

"Yes," Lieutenant Colonel Mata turned and left.

Facing the inquiry from Marine Headquarters, Victor casually came up with an excuse.

Weather problems were the most suitable excuse.

As for whether Headquarters believed it or not?

Victor couldn't be bothered.

He had no other objective right now but to make money.

If he couldn't make it in the Navy, he would leave. He could either forcibly occupy a country or become a Pirate.

Money was capital.

With money, he could recruit soldiers, acquire weapons and ships, and establish his own power.

In the year he had been in the East Blue, Victor had already acquired over 3 billion Belly.

This time, the haul from William Port was equivalent to twice his annual earnings.

After Victor replied to the fax, Sengoku couldn't find any fault with it.

Of course, whether Victor had encountered a storm or not would require an investigation into Branch 191.

Since Major General Hagen had made a formal report, Sengoku had to go through the entire process.

Therefore, Sengoku dispatched Vice Admiral Wood from Headquarters to form an investigation team and head to the South Blue to investigate this matter.

Dispatching a Vice Admiral from Headquarters indicated the seriousness with which Marine Headquarters regarded the issue, and Major General Hagen certainly wouldn't have any objections.

Vice Admiral Wood was a tough and resolute man, renowned for his fairness and impartiality within Marine Headquarters.

When Major General Hagen learned that Vice Admiral Wood would be conducting the investigation, his confidence grew even stronger!

Thus, Major General Hagen immediately dispatched Colonel Gabri, instructing him to secretly travel to the Talos Kingdom.

The Talos Kingdom was located within the jurisdiction of Branch 191.

Unlike the Kingdom of Koth, which focused on light industry and trade, the Talos Kingdom was primarily agricultural and mining-based.

Furthermore, the land and mines were controlled by the nobility.

Consequently, the nobles of the Talos Kingdom were very wealthy.

However, since Victor was transferred there, the nobles' lives had become rather unpleasant.

Because Victor would demand protection fees from them.

Of course, to avoid giving them any leverage, Victor would solicit donations from nobles and merchants under the guise of fundraising.

If they refused to pay, Victor would not guarantee that their ships could safely leave his jurisdiction.

Victor would impound the cargo ships, then search them for weapons or even wanted criminals, and then find an excuse to arrest the nobles and merchants at their homes.

Therefore, the nobles and merchants of the Talos Kingdom could only express their anger in silence.

Colonel Gabri was the first to arrive at Marquis Charlie's castle and handed Vice Admiral Hagen's personal letter to Marquis Charlie.

After reading Vice Admiral Hagen's personal letter, Marquis Charlie's face showed a look of pleasant surprise, but he was still a little uneasy: "Can that guy really be driven out of the South Blue?"

Gabri said seriously: "My Lord Marquis, as long as you are willing to testify and accuse Victor of extortion and blackmail, Vice Admiral Wood will definitely deal with him."

The investigation team led by Vice Admiral Wood received a grand welcome as soon as they arrived at Port Leinster within the Talos Kingdom.

The King of the Talos Kingdom, along with a group of nobles, wealthy merchants, Vice Admiral Hagen of Branch 6, and several brigadier generals from the South Blue, were already waiting at the port to greet them.

The Vice Admirals of Headquarters were far above Hagen in status.

If they could gain the appreciation of Vice Admiral Wood, be promoted and appointed, and brought back to Headquarters, then their future would be bright.

Therefore, the senior officers of the South Blue were exceptionally spirited, with neat military formations.

Before Vice Admiral Wood arrived, Vice Admiral Hagen had already sent people to contact the nobles and wealthy merchants of the Talos Kingdom, asking them to testify and confirm Victor's extortion and blackmail.

Hagen did not want Victor to remain in the South Blue. Thus, he was more proactive than the investigation team in collecting evidence.

The base of Branch 191 was located within Port Leinster.

At this moment, Victor arrived at the port, yawning and looking sleepy.

Seeing Victor's appearance, Hagen sneered inwardly.

Hagen had also inquired about Vice Admiral Wood, and had heard that Vice Admiral Wood was known as 'iron-blooded and selfless' at Headquarters.

This time, Admiral Sengoku sent Vice Admiral Wood, and Victor would definitely be sent to Court Martial.

"He's here!"

"Vice Admiral Wood's ship has arrived!"

At this moment, a Navy brigadier general said excitedly.

Under everyone's gaze, a huge warship appeared in their sight.

That was a large warship only equipped by Headquarters, capable of carrying 1,000 Marine Soldiers!

As the warship sailed into the port, dropped anchor, and set up the gangway, a man with a stern expression and eagle-like eyes stepped down from the ship.

As the man's gaze swept over the senior Navy officers in the port, they all fell silent, and their heartbeats began to accelerate.

It was the oppressive aura of a strong individual!

Gulp

Vice Admiral Hagen swallowed and a drop of sweat trickled down his forehead.

He was a little nervous.

This must be Vice Admiral Wood, he truly is an iron-blooded tough guy!

Just as Hagen was fantasizing about Vice Admiral Wood dealing with Victor, Victor waved and shouted, "Uncle Wood."