Loguetown.
It is located in the East China Sea, near the entrance of Grand Line. The previous generation Pirate King Gol·D·Roger was born here and was executed here. Therefore, it is also called the town of the beginning and the end.
only.
This town that should have been bustling with pirates, but now... has not declined because of the passing of pirates. Instead, it has become a famous commercial town in the East China Sea.
Merchants traveling between the East China Sea and Grand Line will stop here to rest and recuperate before starting a new voyage!
"Colonel Smoker, the number of merchants this month has increased by 10% compared to last month. They are basically attracted by Land of Grass's high-quality, low-price and unique products!" Loguetown second-in-command, Smoker deputy-Tashigi Miss E pushed up her glasses and said with a serious face, "As for the pirates, they have not appeared during this period. Land of Grass is still increasing its efforts to suppress thieves. In addition, Land of Grass said that we should pay them the last bounty as soon as possible!"
"Also, Land of Grass sent a group of new recruits, saying that they hope we can help strengthen training and train Land of Grass to have a navy that can fight, fight, and win wars!"
"And we are required to intensify our efforts to suppress pirates to ensure the safety of sea people and not to lose the name of the East China Sea Pioneer!"
"At the same time, the theme of the Land of Grass meeting during this period is to promote the development of people's livelihood and ensure the safety of people's livelihood!"
"By the way, Land of Grass also sent an engineering team over a few days ago, saying that they are planning to build the Dianshan Dam to utilize the water flow here and open a safe channel between Grand Line and the East China Sea. We need to ensure their personal safety!"
"And..."
"Stop, stop, stop!" As his deputy kept chattering, Smoker suddenly had a headache and covered his head.
Is that guy finished yet?
Why are there so many messy things?
And...
Smoker took off the cigar from the corner of his mouth, then pointed at the word [justice] on his body and said, "Do you know what this is?"
"???"
Hearing Colonel Smoker's words, Tashigi blinked in confusion, and then said hesitantly, "Justice?"
"Justice for World Government! Justice for the navy! Please, we are the navy of World Government! We are the navy of Navy Headquarters! Not the navy of Land of Grass!" Smoker slapped hard He said in an annoyed tone, "You actually want us to help him train the navy? Is Land of Grass just crazy? And do you care about Land of Grass's so many things? Remember that guy is World Government's enemy now!"
"Haha... ha!" Faced with the words of his immediate boss, Tashigi smiled sheepishly and continued, "After all, everyone in Donghai is now better off, thanks to Land of Grass~, and the construction of Loguetown is also helped by Land of Grass!"
Nothing more.
Looking at Colonel Smoker with a dark face, Tashigi's voice still became quieter.
"Land of Grass said that as long as we help, they will provide us with a batch of new ordnance! After all, Navy Headquarters..." After a slight pause, he said weakly, "How about... I refuse this time?"
As he said that, he was about to turn around and leave.
"Stop!"
The words Colonel Smoker came from behind again, and Tashigi's footsteps suddenly stopped before she could turn around again.
"Tell that guy not to do this again, and the ordnance must be upgraded to another level! In addition... tell that guy that half of the jobs must be provided for Loguetown Island and nearby islands. At the same time, the waterway to Land of Grass must also be expanded. I am almost bored to death by the nearby villagers!"
Colonel Smoker's words came again, making Tashigi's face stunned. Then he quickly stood up and said happily, "Yes! I'll go down and make arrangements now!"
After finishing his words, he ignored Colonel Smoker who had more to say, and turned around and walked outside.
"Also remember... we are World Government's navy..." After looking at Tashigi who had left, Smoker was silent for a moment, then shook his head helplessly, took another deep puff of his cigar, and sighed, "Do you know whose soldiers you are, girl?"
As he spoke, he seemed to remember what happened not long ago, and his eyes became serious involuntarily.
To be honest, even he didn't expect... Land of Grass was so powerful that World Government had to compromise!
Moreover, this guy has already offended World Government, and he still dares to use pirates to exchange bounties with World Government. How shameless!
Looking down at the newspaper on the table...
[Anti-Corruption Vanguard——Smoker!]
"Damn it!" Smoker twitched the corner of his mouth, "So, that guy deliberately let me take the blame!"
He is so strong, why is he still wearing his navy hat?
But I have to say...
This Land of Grass has now become the overlord of the East China Sea.
And he is the real overlord of the East China Sea, not a joke like the Creek Pirates!
"You are already the overlord of the East China Sea, and you are still so petty!" Smoker sighed, lit a new cigar, and snorted with a dissatisfied tone, "I have to let Tashigi tell that guy to pay the training fee later!"
However.
The words just fell.
At this time.
Sudden.
"It seems like you have a good relationship with Land of Grass!"
Suddenly a dull voice came from the side.
Smoker's expression suddenly condensed, he quickly picked up his ten hands, and suddenly looked towards the place where the sound came from.
Just when he was about to scold whoever was so bold and dared to sneak into Navy Branch, he was stunned again and the ten hands he held on dropped.
He looked at the figure lying lazily on his own chair, leisurely holding a newspaper.
"General Aokiji?"
"It's me~, Colonel Smoker!" Aokiji stood up slowly, looked at Smoker who seemed a little nervous in front of him, and said lightly, "Don't worry, I didn't hear anything you just said!"
Then he stretched out comfortably and yawned.
Before Smoker could react, Aokiji appeared next to Smoker in an instant and patted Smoker on the shoulder.
"But I have to remind you that the relationship between World Government and Land of Grass is not that good. Don't forget your identity as World Government navy! Don't get so close to Land of Grass~"
"I know! General Aokiji~" After hearing General Aokiji's warning, Smoker's tone became serious, "I will stick to the justice in my heart!"
As he said that, he looked at General Aokiji who was waving his hands, and didn't say anything more, but asked curiously.
"Why did General Aokiji come to the East China Sea? Now Navy Headquarters is not there..."
Although due to various reasons, he has now been demoted to the East China Sea, but as a navy of Navy Headquarters, he now knows a little about the situation of the navy!
However.
As soon as he said it, he suddenly realized that there was something wrong with his previous question and was about to shut up.
General Aokiji in front of him waved his hand again, seeming to have guessed what he wanted to say, and said lightly, "I came out this time just to go to Land of Grass to perform the mission!"
Although he was a little surprised to be sent out by the Warring States Marshal at this time, since it was Navy Headquarters's mission, he had to carry it out as Marine Admiral.
Anyway, when he left, he had already made an agreement with Sakazuki...
[When I come back, we will have a fight!]
Then we will use this to decide who will be the next Fleet Admiral.
And this time is also a time for each other to prepare.
"Don't worry, no matter what... this is a matter between me and Sakazuki. You just need to uphold your own justice!"
"I know!" After hearing what General Aokiji said, Smoker also nodded, but because of General Aokiji's words, he felt a little relieved. Then he remembered General Aokiji's mission and was silent for a moment, "Do you need me to arrange for a warship to go to Land of Grass this time?"
The words fell.
"No need! This time I just came over for a little look!" Aokiji waved his hand again, took out a small piece of paper from his arms, and shook it, "As for going to Land of Grass, I have already booked the ship at 7:30 tomorrow morning, which seems quite convenient. But because I came out in a hurry this time, I didn't bring much money, and I planned to come here to have a rest!"
"..."
Tell me earlier!
I thought you were sent by Navy Headquarters to warn me!
Colonel Smoker looked at General Aokiji in silence.
It really scared him to death!