Smoker looked at Hina with a complicated expression, and tried to persuade him, but ultimately remained silent.
Hina briefly handed over the meeting to Smoker and then bid farewell to her friend.
Luo Wen knew it was time to leave.
Everything that was due had been obtained, and the children's problems had been resolved, so there was no need to keep Punk Hazard any longer.
"Goodbye, Smoker. You're welcome to join me anytime."
Luo Wen patted Smoker on the shoulder and led the group away.
The Windrider and Moria's ship led the way, followed by 2,000 naval personnel in seven warships.
Caesar was placed under Moria 'Moria care, along with the SAD Device within the experimental base.
Smoker also left, taking with him the remaining less than eight hundred sailors and children who needed care, departing from this sorrowful place aboard three warships.
On the warship, the sailors were not in high spirits and remained silent.
The base, which had been a safe haven, was turned into a base for spies. His comrades-in-arms defected to other places, and even the beautiful Hina, who had just arrived at the base, was taken away by Luo Wen.
With so many things happening at once, they felt a sense of bewilderment and loss.
On the deck of the warship, there was another figure even more depressed than them.
My love story ended before it even began.
Smoker had two cigars in his mouth, the thick smoke obscuring his sorrowful expression.
He hated it so much!
Upon meeting Luo Wen in Loguetown, his lieutenant Tashigi, was taken away.
Upon meeting him in Punk Hazard, his old classmate Hina was also taken away.
He had previously hoped that he and Hina would develop feelings for each other over time and that Hina would become his girlfriend.
Now, there's no need to even think about it anymore; it's time for Luo Wen and Hina to develop feelings for each other over time.
If he weren't outmatched by Luo Wen, Smoker would have loved to give Luo Wen a good punch.
"Ha!"
Smoker punched the air, venting his frustration.
Just as he was mourning this love affair that ended before it even began, the communications soldier brought even worse news.
The communications officer handed Smoker a "Brubru" Den Den Mushi (snail Transponder Snail), his eyes filled with sympathy. "Rear Admiral Smoker, headquarters is calling!"
The phone at headquarters is now like a death knell; whoever answers it is bound to get a good scolding.
Smoker took the Transponder Snail with a headache, banishing all thoughts of romance from his mind.
When they arrived, the G-5 Branch had 3,000 elite troops and ten well-equipped warships, led by base commander Vergo.
Now, with the undercover agent Vergo dead, there are only less than eight hundred navy personnel and three warships left.
How can I explain this comparison to headquarters in a way that will get me through?
Forget it, let's be honest, if you're going to die, then die quickly!
Smoker answered the Transponder Snail, and a deep, anxious voice came through.
"Who are you? How did Commander Vergo die?"
At the Marine Headquarters, Sengoku was sweating profusely with anxiety.
Sengoku's heart skipped a beat when he discovered that Vergo's Vivre Card was damaged.
The G-5 Branch is one of the few branches of the Navy in the New World, and it is of great importance to the entire Navy.
The death of the base commander is a major event that shakes the entire navy.
Especially since the G-5 Branch ran into trouble so soon after Luo Wen entered the New World, it's hard not to make connections.
If it was Luo Wen who made the move, then we're in trouble.
"Rear Admiral Smoker of G-5 Branch reporting to the Fleet Admiral!"
"During our mission, we made contact with Luo Wen and discovered that Vergo, the former G-5 Branch base chief, was an undercover agent sent by Doflamingo. He was exposed by the Godslayer Luo Wen and executed on the spot!"
Smoker reported the facts truthfully.
"How can you be sure he's an undercover agent? Is Luo Wen just making this up?"
"I can't believe it! "Sengoku asked.
It's hard to believe that a lieutenant Vice Admiral and base commander could be an undercover agent.
"I have video evidence, and I will send it to headquarters immediately!"
Smoker said firmly.
"I see."
Sengoku took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.
Since Smoker has said so, it's pretty much a done deal.
Upon closer reflection, this is indeed something Doflamingo would do.
Years ago, Sengoku sent his adopted son Rosinante to infiltrate the Donquixote Family, but he was killed by Doflamingo.
The possibility of Doflamingo retaliating in kind is very high.
However, Sengoku never expected that Doflamingo's mole would actually rise to the position of G-5 Branch base chief.
If it weren't for Luo Wen, they wouldn't even have noticed.
Sengoku recalled the G-5 Branch's ever-increasing performance and finally understood.
I used to think it was because Vergo was capable, but now it's clear that he fabricated the financial statements!
"We really have to thank Luo Wen this time. Without him, we don't know how much longer we would have been fooled, and how much damage the G-5 Branch would have suffered."
Sengoku smiled, somewhat pleased.
Luo Wen has done another good deed; it seems he still has a good impression of the Navy.
"Fleet Admiral, please don't thank him yet. The G-5 Branch has suffered huge losses!"
Smoker responded with a wry smile.
With most of their elite personnel reduced, Luo Wen caused G5 even greater losses Vergo.
"What happened? Did they attack you?"
"Sengoku asked with suspicion."
Given Luo Wen's strength, if he were to take action, the losses wouldn't be heavy; the entire G5 would be wiped out.
Let alone Rear Admiral Smoker, even an Admiral couldn't stop Luo Wen.
"He didn't do anything, he just undermined us."
"Taking advantage of the negative influence of Vergo and the Celestial Dragons, Luo Wen claimed he wanted to establish a New Marines, thus deceiving more than 2,000 elite marines."
"Rear Admiral Hina has also joined them."
Smoker felt utterly helpless.
Half of his men also left, and he didn't know who to reason with.
"This is outrageous! What does he take the Navy for? A talent market?"
The Sengoku was enraged, their anger reaching its peak.
Luo Wen's actions are clearly aimed at undermining the Navy's foundation.
The damage to the navy is far greater than the massacre of a branch.
What's even more infuriating is that Luo Wen actually succeeded, and even managed to recruit two thousand elite troops with a single move.
What kind of spell did he cast on the G-5 Branch the navy? After just one meeting, more than 2,000 navy personnel were willing to follow him.
Now, the elite navy of the G-5 Branch has only about 900 men left, and its strongest fighter is only Smoker. This branch is practically useless.
Sengoku sighed and said, "Smoker, go back to headquarters and report that I will send Kizaru to the G-5 Branch."
He had no intention of punishing Smoker; Smoker's decision not to follow suit already demonstrated his loyalty.
This is not Smoker's fault.
"Yes, Fleet Admiral Sengoku!"
Smoker quickly responded, feeling relieved.
It seems he's fine now.
"Click"
Sengoku hung up the Transponder Snail, his face full of sorrow.
Luo Wen's desire for the Navy became increasingly excessive.
At first it was just Chief Shogun Tashigi, then it was Gion, and now it has taken away most of the Marine Base.
If this continues, he'll hollow out the entire navy.