After seeing the women's team off, Vic kept his eyes on Rebecca.
"I didn't want to either, but Rear Admiral Gion insisted on coming!" Rebecca said somewhat guiltily.
Vic thought about it and agreed; if a Vice Admiral and a Rear Admiral wanted to come and take a look, it would be really difficult for Rebecca to stop them.
Vic nodded slightly; he had important matters to attend to.
Vic is going to Grandpa Garp's place to cook dinner today, and he plans to bring some ingredients with him.
Sea Kings meat is quite good and suitable as a gift, but there's no need to bring too much. This trip isn't about eating our fill; it's mainly about enjoying the food and catching up. Everyone should eat in moderation.
"You guys go ahead with your work, I'm going to go find some ingredients!"
After speaking to the two women, Vic used Geppo to fly away; he was going to a more distant place to capture Sea Kings.
It's a pity that Vic didn't find any zebras at headquarters, otherwise it would have been better to get two.
Who can blame them when their meat is so delicious? It's just that quagga aren't a species found everywhere.
Vic caught a big one and swam back with it. He kept some of the good meat and kept the rest, which were then devoured by the three people who were practicing on the beach.
Of course, Vic ate most of it; Rebecca and Wendy, being girls, only had so much to eat.
Rebecca's appetite hasn't increased in a long time, though it's still bigger than Wendy's.
Vic always thought these people were unlucky; so many Primal Spirit were right in front of them, yet they couldn't obtain them.
No wonder the speed at which people in this world become stronger is all related to eating and drinking more.
Vic, carrying the prepared ingredients, led Rebecca to the generals' quarters in the living quarters.
He was quickly let in after being notified. Vic had been here once before and now knew the way, unlike some Three-Sword Style swordsman.
Vic and Rebecca entered Grandpa Garp's courtyard and saw that everyone was already there: Sengoku, Zephyr, Garp, Tsuru, and Gion.
"Everyone's here. Can we start now?" Vic asked the bigwigs present.
"Hurry up and go, I've been waiting for you for ages! Why are you so late, you brat!" Garp said while stuffing senbei into his mouth.
Alright, you're all big shots, you're in charge!
Rebecca was summoned by the crane, leaving Vic without anyone to assist him.
Vic gave a wry smile, took the ingredients and went to the kitchen, which was his territory. Life was a bit tough!
While others sit, he stands; while others wait, he sits; while others chat, he continues to work. Fortunately, he doesn't just watch others eat; he gets to sit at the table eventually.
It didn't take long for Vic to prepare a large table of ten dishes and a soup.
With Vic's current skill level, his control over knife skills, cooking time, and seasoning is extremely precise. The synergy between ingredients and seasonings elevates the flavor of the entire dish to its peak.
The aroma of the dishes made everyone's mouths water. Vic was sure that none of the people present had ever tasted anything so delicious before!
Vic took the cooking seriously today, and it wasn't made with large, difficult-to-cook ingredients. This cooking session was quite easy, so he unleashed his full potential.
After all the dishes were served, everyone poured themselves drinks and began to savor Vic's cooking. Everyone praised how delicious it was, and their expressions of happiness were impossible to hide.
Everyone praised Vic highly, and Garp even patted Vic on the shoulder and said that Vic would be the chef of the Dog-Head Warship from now on.
Catching fish from the sea and cooking them ourselves can save a lot of military spending!
Everyone burst into laughter, but Vic's expression was quite unpleasant. He regretted cooking for these people; they were repaying kindness with enmity.
Of course, this is a joke. If it were true, the Sengoku would be the first to disagree. How could someone with such strong fighting power be made a cook?
If Vic were to ask to join someone's ship, Marine Headquarters Admiral would refuse him, except for Onigumo?
" Gion, has Tokikake proposed to you recently? I haven't seen him go back to headquarters lately, hahaha!"
Garp laughed heartily and asked Gion. The others were also very interested in this matter and listened attentively.
Vic knew this, but Rebecca, who was sitting between the crane and Vic, was unaware of it.
In the original story, Jiaji Tokikake madly infatuated with Gion, constantly proposing to her, and even after being rejected, he doesn't give up, picking himself up and starting anew.
Their repeated defeats and subsequent relentless attacks became legendary within the entire Marine Headquarters.
Vic whispered the story to Rebecca, Rebecca was also incredulous that someone could be so persistent.
It can only be said that Gion is too charming and has too many admirers, but only Tokikake's strength and talent are comparable to Gion's, which is why he can be so shameless as to keep proposing to her!
Vic guessed that it was Tokikake was too ugly that a beauty like Gion could never be interested in him!
So what if she's strong? She's strong herself, and she doesn't need to rely on anyone else. Of course, she can do whatever she likes.
"Oh, well, he seemed a bit hurt after being rejected in front of so many people last time."
He said he was going to see a gambling friend to relax with drinks, but I don't know what happened after that.
Gion was mortified; this topic was brought up at every gathering, and she was really starting to feel frustrated!
The key point is that she can't beat any of the people talking, otherwise she would definitely have to draw her Kompira sword and slash them a couple of times.
"I really don't have any feelings about Tokikake, so why does everyone seem to be convinced? It would be more likely if it were Vic?"
Gion thought to herself, glancing at Vic before quickly looking away.
No one else noticed, but Vic, who was using Observation Haki, saw it.
He was puzzled. Why was Gion glancing at him like that? Was there some kind of conspiracy?
Did he intend to use him as a shield, letting Tokikake use him against him? At this moment, Vic's mind was racing, but not fast enough.
" Tsuru, is that Doflamingo in North Blue so hard to catch? Do you want me to go catch it for you?"
Garp then spoke to Tsuru, saying that their higher-ups all knew about Tsuru's capture of the Doflamingo in the North Blue.
Sengoku was also looking at the crane, while Zephyr was still drinking, lost in thought.
"That Doflamingo isn't my match yet, but it does possess the potential to use Conqueror's Haki."
It's extremely slippery and hard to catch. Trying to catch it directly isn't a good idea either. Garp, you'd better not interfere, after all, you're a former Celestial Dragons.
I feel this guy poses a significant threat, Sengoku. I hope you take this seriously. Right now, I can still keep him in check in the North Blue, but things will get complicated if he goes to the New World."
Crane said to Sengoku with some concern.
"The king's potential is indeed a threat, but his former Celestial Dragons status makes things difficult!"
Garp fell silent upon hearing the words "Celestial Dragons," as he had never had a good impression of Celestial Dragons.
Sengoku suddenly remembered this guy, with whom he had some connection, and immediately he made up his mind.
"Here's what we'll do, Tsuru. I'll send an undercover agent that Doflamingo can absolutely trust."
Then we'll have accurate intelligence on them and can pinpoint their location at any time.
The initiative is in our hands. Let's see how they react before we act. What do you think?
The Sengoku then shared his thoughts.
Crane pondered for a moment, glanced at Vic, then at Garp, and finally looked at Sengoku:
"I think Vic is the most suitable candidate. He's still a newcomer, and very few people know about his naval background."
After a few more maneuvers, his identity will be completely exposed.
Moreover, Vic is very strong, so even if he were to be exposed by accident, there would be no real danger.
Crane's undercover target is Vic; she feels Vic is the most suitable for this mission.
Vic was completely baffled. This wasn't his job; someone else was doing it. He was just there to cook, so why was this problem falling on his head?
Garp glanced at Vic, said nothing, and after thinking it over, realized that Vic really was the most suitable candidate.
The newcomer had a clean background and strong abilities, so he couldn't object to such an important official matter, although he was still reluctant to release Vic so early.
Gion stared at Vic without saying a word. As a female soldier, she had never been sent to go undercover.
She was also curious about what this guy would be like as a pirate, and some other thoughts began to form in her mind.
Rebecca was a little nervous. She didn't want to separate from Vic. After so many years together, their relationship couldn't be simply described as love!
She didn't want to stay alone at Marine Headquarters for training; she felt unsafe there. She trusted Vic the most!
After thinking it over, Sengoku realized that if this undercover mission succeeded, it would be a great achievement. However, when it came to identity and relationships, strength was not an advantage.
He can definitely gain trust if he goes there. I've kept him hidden well all these years, and his background is clean. He can be promoted after he makes a contribution.
Vic is strong and has many opportunities to make contributions, so we can wait. This time is a good opportunity and very suitable for him, so let him go.
After thinking it through, Sengoku said to the crane:
"I have someone here. Doflamingo will never doubt his identity, and his background is clean. He can start transmitting messages as soon as he gets there."
Vic's suggestion is suitable, but his strength is too great; it's uncertain whether Doflamingo dares to accept him.
After accepting the offer, trust becomes a major issue. Initially, we'll definitely be wary of him, and this uncertainty will affect our progress.
Another issue is the training for undercover agents. Since Vic hasn't even graduated from Recruit Camp yet, we're not letting Vic go.
The Sengoku outlined some of his considerations, but only he himself knew how much of that consideration was driven by personal motives.
Since Sengoku was so certain that his men could gain absolute trust, he stopped talking and simply nodded.
Vic breathed a sigh of relief, while Garp remained indifferent.
Rebecca loosened her clenched fist, Gion looked utterly disappointed!
She was really looking forward to Vic becoming a pirate, so she could openly challenge Vic to a fight. Now, however, she had to be mindful of Vic's feelings.
Zephyr calmly put down his glass; he also didn't want Vic to leave right now.
He hasn't even officially reported to his Elite Camp yet. If Vic becomes Admiral or Fleet Admiral later, but isn't a graduate of the Elite Camp, it will be a regrettable situation.