Chapter 199 Aokiji leaves, the shining Tower of End
In public places, big figures must pay attention to their manners and demeanor.
Therefore, in the face of the reporters' difficulties and all kinds of sharp questions that slapped their faces, Akainu, Sengoku and others still had serious faces and answered their questions patiently.
Although in their hearts, they all wanted to punch the heads of these reporters...
For the sake of newspaper sales and topicality, sometimes reporters will not give face to those big shots.
Especially the reporters from the World Economic News Service, who have the strongest combat effectiveness. When faced with controversial issues, they are all super general-level experts. They bombarded Akainu, Sengoku and others with sharp and pungent questions one by one.
Some of them couldn't stand it, and almost couldn't get off the stage.
Perhaps sensing that something was wrong with the atmosphere at the scene, a rather clever government official loudly said:
"Quiet! The question-and-answer session is over. All guests please move to the restaurant on the second floor to enjoy the dinner."
Something unexpected happened, and the one-hour Q&A session ended in less than half an hour.
The reporters were a little dissatisfied, but they didn't cause any trouble. They asked questions, and if they were too ignorant, they would be kicked out.
And the rice still needs to be right...
The reporters put away their cameras, phones, pens and paper and walked to the restaurant on the second floor.
The crowd around him finally dispersed, and Akainu breathed a sigh of relief.
The feeling of being impatient but still trying to smile to deal with the reporters surrounding me like flies is a very bad experience.
Everyone came to the second floor, which was a huge banquet hall with white marble walls.
Red curtains, shiny inlaid floors, many tables beside golden columns, with porcelain, silver and glassware gleaming on white tablecloths.
Long tables were placed from one end of the hall to the other, filled with sumptuous dishes and fine wines. Several splendid chandeliers hung from the high ceiling, shining brightly, and ornately decorated lamps shone brightly on the walls.
The banquet began, with people drinking and drinking, and it was very lively. Graceful ladies, decent gentlemen, well-dressed nobles and celebrities, and bigwigs from the upper class all appeared one by one.
In this world, the Admiral has unparalleled power and influence.
This can be reflected in the quality of the guests. There are over a thousand people in the banquet hall, not a single white lady. They are all senior navy generals, senior government officials, royal family members and powerful officials from major franchised countries, famous literary figures, wealthy businessmen or world-class businessmen.
First-class alluring singers and other figures.
This is a grand situation that occurred even though the government did not vigorously manage it.
After all, it had only been three or four days since the duel between Aokiji and Akainu ended. After the news was released, due to the tight schedule, many people did not arrive in time, otherwise it would have been even more lively.
As the new marshal, Mr. Sakaski was naturally the center of attention at the banquet. Navy colleagues, government officials, nobles from the participating countries, and celebrities from all walks of life gathered around him to talk, congratulate him, and toast him frequently.
Even with Marshal Sakaski's monster physique, his cheeks were flushed and his head was a little dizzy. You can imagine people's enthusiasm.
He swore that he had never drunk so much wine in one day in his life, until he felt like vomiting...
On the dance floor of the banquet hall, Hina held a glass of champagne and looked slightly embarrassed when facing the men who kept approaching to show their attentiveness.
It's not that I'm afraid, but I'm impatient. I want to leave but I'm afraid of losing etiquette.
It took a lot of effort for her to get away from everyone and hide in a corner of the restaurant.
Smoker is right here, shaking his glass of red wine, enjoying himself and being out of tune with the people around him.
"It's so annoying. I swear, I will never attend such a banquet again unless necessary." Hina stretched out her hand to straighten her bangs and couldn't help complaining.
"Don't be so formal."
Smoker took a sip of wine, glanced at her, and praised, "You are really beautiful today. Naturally, many men want to dance with you."
In order to attend the banquet, she dressed up tonight, wearing a backless black evening dress, which highlighted her devilish figure. Under the knee-length skirt, a pair of beautiful legs with smooth jade skin glowed like ivory under the light.
luster.
Not only does she have a good figure, but her appearance is also impeccable. She has clear and bright pupils, curved willow eyebrows, long eyelashes trembling slightly, the fair and flawless skin of her face reveals a faint red pink, and her thin lips are like rose petals.
Delicate and tender.
Beautiful, sexy, elegant...
Hina Kurokori is a perfect royal sister, and her dashing and heroic appearance as a female naval admiral is something that ordinary women do not have.
The triple attributes of beauty + soldier + uniform can easily arouse the lust for conquest among old perverts. No wonder the men at the scene were like hungry wolves, surrounding her and showing their attentiveness.
When Ren had a lust for Peach Rabbit, it was for the same reason, it was just XP.
Hina leaned against the wall, gave the smoker a blank look, and muttered:
"Really, then why don't you invite me to dance?"
It's quite an obvious hint, and it's obvious that the girl has a good impression of the smoker.
Unfortunately, Smoker was confused about the style and said coldly: "I can't dance, it's a waste of time."
Hina: "..."
(￢_￢;), you deserve to be single at the age of 34.
It's cold.
Smoker seemed unaware and said: "Where's Kate, why didn't you see her?"
"He ran away early."
Hina crossed her arms and said, "As soon as the investiture ceremony was over, she slipped away quietly. Have you forgotten how many men would harass her on every occasion like this?"
I remember the last time I accompanied her to attend Marshal Cyborg Kong’s birthday party, during which five men proposed to her.”
Smoker: "..."
There are indeed too many people who are interested in the daughter of God. Kate is already stunningly tall, gorgeous, and possesses incredible power...
Not to mention the ordinary nobles, it is said that most of the 19 Celestial Dragon families living in the Holy Land of Mariejoia have made marriage requests to her.
Even the five old stars proposed marriage in person, seemingly more than once or twice.
They tried to tie the daughter of God to the government train through marriage.
When a girl is married, she is not without emotions. If she succeeds, the government will make a lot of money.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Moreover, the world government is also very curious whether the descendants of the daughter of God will inherit their mother's special power...
The banquet continued, and even one of the five old stars came. He had a drink with Mr. Sakaski, which made the other party a little flattered.
Then, the five old stars with mustaches ignored no one, walked straight to the corner, and asked:
"Major General Hina, where is Kate?"
"ah……"
Hina, who was chatting with the smoker, had a look of surprise on her face. She seemed not to have expected that Wu Laoxing would come to find her. She quickly stood up straight and said respectfully, "She has left."
"Let's go..."
The five-character mustachioed star frowned, said nothing, and walked away.
At the same time, several handsome young men following the old man also left.
Only Hina and Smoker were left standing there, looking at each other.
After a moment of silence, Hina stretched out her hand and lightly poked the smoker on the shoulder, muttering in a low voice: "He must be trying to introduce someone to Kate."
Smoker: "..."
She is worthy of being the daughter of God, and all the five old stars want to be a matchmaker.
He whispered: "Those guys seem to be Tianlong people."
Those young men just now seemed humble and polite, and they didn't wear those ridiculous bubble hoods, but they couldn't hide the arrogance in their bones, especially the look in their eyes. When they looked at him, they were like looking at ants on the ground.
Same……
Hina muttered: "These people really don't miss any opportunity. No wonder Kate leaves early every time."
In fact, Bailong rarely comes to Mariejoia, just because she doesn't want to tangle with those Celestial Dragons. This time Akainu was promoted to marshal, she rarely attended a banquet, and the result...
Smoker remained silent.
It is indeed the power of a "god", and it is unimaginable how much it is coveted.
Especially recently, Bailong's power seems to have fully matured, and the government is trying every possible means to retain her power in various ways.
Marriage and beauty trap are just one of them.
Smoker came to the window sill. Not far away, he could see the towering tower deep in Pangu City. The tower was still under construction. It was just an outline skeleton, but the brilliant light of the tower slightly illuminated the stars.
The entire velvety blue night sky above the tower.
I don’t know what kind of materials this tower was built with. The foundation stone and skeleton are flowing with a faint golden glow. It is unimaginably magnificent, holy, and majestic, as if it comes from the holy land of heaven.
Smoker looked at the eternally shining Holy Tower of the End that stood under the night sky and couldn't help but take a breath of air.
For some reason, in his heart, he did not really hope that the world government could fully obtain the power of the daughter of God.
The power of God should be higher than the Kingdom of Heaven and should not interfere with the human world at will...
Smoker's eyes flickered and he asked casually: "Do you think that one day, Kate will agree to marry a world noble?"
Rina shook her head firmly and said: "Absolutely impossible!"
"Oh why?"
"It's hard to explain, but as a woman, I can sometimes feel that she already has someone in her heart and can't tolerate other men at all."
Saying that, Hina glanced at the smoker faintly.
Smoker: "..."
Come on, he is really not that stupid, he just has no intention of thinking about starting a family and starting a business for the time being.
"follow me."
Smoker got the answer he wanted, put out his cigarette butt, and walked towards the east side of the hall.
"what?"
"Please have a dance."
"..."
Hina raised the corner of her mouth and followed.
Humph, finally she didn’t have to put on makeup and dress up in vain.
………
At ten o'clock in the evening, the luxurious banquet gradually came to an end.
Marshal Sakaski's face turned red and he was dizzy. He didn't know how much alcohol he had drunk in the past two hours, and the iron man was almost drunk.
He was very puzzled and ignored the flirtatious glances of several sexy ladies and socialites, and was about to go back to rest.
A voice from a world government official sounded nearby:
"Marshal Sakaski, wait a minute, Wulaoxing has summoned you to discuss matters."
"Understood, I'll go right away."
Akainu shook his head vigorously to dispel the drunkenness, and nodded.
With that said, he straightened the marshal's epaulettes he had just put on, briefly tidied up his clothes, followed the messenger officer out of the banquet hall, and headed towards the house of power deep in the Holy Land.
Along the way, they passed the Tower of the End, which was under construction. It was completely white, with its surface bathed in golden light, as if it was an immortal and sacred tower that could stand until the end of time. Akainu couldn't help but marvel.
What a creation and miraculous workmanship...
Even at night, there are many workers busy under the tower, carrying various boxes in full swing.
However, the aura of these workers was very strange, and their eyes were cold and heartless.
'People from the CP department...'
Being blown by the cold wind, Akainu sobered up a lot. He had a good eye and discovered that these workers were actually spies.
The World Government attaches great importance to this tower, and did not hesitate to use killer agents as coolies when building it, in order to prevent outsiders from knowing the secret of the Tower of End as much as possible.
"When will this holy tower be completed?" Akainu asked with twinkling eyes.
"Marshal, how could I know this?" The government messenger who was running errands smiled sarcastically and shook his head repeatedly.
Don't say you don't know, even if you know he doesn't dare to say it.
Some time ago, Charles Luo Sheng and his slaves wanted to have fun at the Holy Tower, and then he got a slap in the face.
The one who beat him was the head of a certain Tianlong family...
"Sakaski, I'd like to remind you that you'd better not be too curious about the Holy Tower."
Before Akainu said anything, a strange figure appeared in the shadow of a building on the roadside without any sound.
His eyes were cold, his voice contained no emotion, and a deep and terrifying murderous aura flowed in the darkness, like the god of death.
Even looking at the Admiral, he seemed to be looking at a dead man.
"..."
Sakaski's pupils shrank slightly.
A very scary guy, his hands are stained with blood, a ruthless killing machine, his strength goes without saying, he is undoubtedly a top-notch strongman.
Knowing that this was a ruthless person in CP0, Akainu didn't say anything, and he didn't want to communicate with these guys. He continued to move forward with the messenger, and soon arrived at the House of Power where the Five Old Stars were.
Seeing Akainu arriving, the five-year-old star with a birthmark who looked exactly like Gorbachev casually exchanged greetings:
"Sakaski, congratulations on your appointment as marshal."
Before Akainu could answer, another blond star who looked exactly like U.S. President Lincoln said straight to the point:
"We called you here this time because we want to discuss replenishing the vacancies in the Shichibukai."
There should have been seven Shichibukai, but now, there is only one seedling left.
"Ama Yasha" Doflamingo, the last fig leaf of the Shichibukai system.
In order to change this embarrassing situation, the government has been looking for suitable new candidates, and only today has it found a few pirates who are willing to join the Shichibukai and have sufficient strength.
"Shichibukai?"
After hearing this topic, Sakaski couldn't help but frown.
Like most of the navy, he had a very bad impression of the Shichibukai.
Sand Crocodile tried to steal the country and obtain ancient weapons, but luckily he failed.
"Sea Hero" Jinbei stabbed the navy in the back during the war and was hopeless.
Hawkeye goes his own way and doesn't listen to orders. Now he has directly surrendered to the Lionheart Pirates and is flirting with the swordsman Ren.
Doflamingo, the ambitious tycoon, who knows what he is doing.
The Pirate Empress is an example of breeding tigers into trouble. She used her status as a Shichibukai as a springboard to become the Five Emperors, almost making the Shichibukai system a laughing stock.
Moonlight Moria, trash...
To sum up, it can be seen that all the members of the Qibuhai under the King are garbage, either careerists, lunatics, traitors, and trash.
Oh, and there is also Bartholomew Bear, who has become a tool man.
Akainu felt that the former Jinbei and Xiong still had some redeeming qualities, and the rest of them were nothing.
Therefore, after taking office as Admiral of the Navy, one of the many reforms he wanted to make was to abolish the Shichibukai system.
"That's right."
Gorbachev nodded and said to Akainu in a deep voice, "We have identified several candidates, White Horse Cavendish, Clown Bucky, Eustace Kidd, and Trafa
Elga Rowe.”
"I don't think it's necessary."
Akainu rejected the proposal without hesitation and said loudly, "The Shichibukai system has long been rotten. We can't gather enough people for a long time, so we might as well abolish it."
He feels that the current Shichibukai system is a rotten fishing net.
If he couldn't catch any fish, it would be disgusting to leave it there. Especially when there was an example of the Pirate Empress who shot herself in the foot, which made him completely turn off his appetite for this system.
"hehe……"
Hearing Akainu's somewhat impassioned voice, Lincoln, the fifth-oldest star, sneered, "Sakaski, did I ask for your opinion?
We asked you to come here, we just asked you to obey the order!"
Akainu: "..."
(?_?)
Seeing Akainu's stunned and livid face, Lincoln said indifferently:
"What, Admiral Sakaski, do you think that after becoming a naval marshal, you are qualified to say no in front of us?"
"..."
Akainu's expression froze. After the new officer took office, his positive and upward momentum was directly poured cold water on him.
He was not an innocent person, and at this moment he finally woke up from his daze.
This time Wulaoxing called him over, probably not to discuss the Shichibukai matters at all, but to give him, the new marshal, a show of strength.
The bald five old star holding the first-generation ghost said: "Do you know why we support you to become the marshal of the navy?
Because we hope that the navy can be more efficient, Kuzan is a little indecisive and his belief is not strong enough. We need a navy marshal with stronger execution ability.
But don’t think that you are indispensable. To us, it doesn’t matter whoever is the marshal!”
The other five old stars also spoke one after another.
"Sakaski, your opinion doesn't matter at all!"
"Be obedient and execute orders. This is the first lesson we teach you!"
"Otherwise, we can replace him with Kuzan right away."
Akainu: "..."
The passion and excitement that had been ignited after becoming a marshal were completely cooled down by the ruthless slap in the face.
He finally saw his situation clearly.
The marshal of the navy is in charge of the entire military, which is indeed a high-power position, but the government controls the military expenditures of the navy, and Wulaoxing has the power to appoint and remove naval generals.
In other words, as long as he does not cooperate, he will be completely ignored immediately, or even step down in despair.
Let me put it bluntly, it would be the same if Kuzan was replaced as marshal.
"Understood."
After thinking about it, Sakaski could only temporarily make a helpless compromise even if he was very angry.
And it is foreseeable that this is just the beginning, and there will probably be more and more such compromises in his future career as marshal.
I don’t know how long we talked for...
Sakaski left the House of Power with an expressionless face. The high-spiritedness when he came had disappeared, and he returned to his usual serious and taciturn appearance.
On the way back, he met Sengoku, who seemed to have been waiting for him.
"How about it?"
Warring States stood under the tree and smiled with some emotion, "Isn't it hard to be a marshal?"
"..."
Akainu didn't speak and didn't know what to say.
Today, he stood at the forefront of all the navy, and only then could he completely see the face of the Five Old Stars.
Although he was somewhat mentally prepared for this, he still did not expect that the threats and humiliations from Wulaoxing would come so directly.
Under this circumstance, he immediately understood the many pressures he had endured during the Warring States Period, and his dissatisfaction with him for supporting Kuzan dissipated a lot.
Warring States patted Sakaski's shoulder lightly and said with a wry smile:
"The Admiral of the Navy actually only has two responsibilities. He is obedient and like a dog, and he takes the blame and gets scolded. As for upholding justice..."
Warring States' voice paused, became a little serious, and was full of sadness and helplessness, and said:
"Although it is very difficult, please be patient and do your best at the same time! Unfortunately, wearing shackles and dancing with thorns on your back is the situation of every naval marshal.
What Wulaoxing wants is a knife, a dog, and a slave, not a person."
"..."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Sakaski was slightly startled when he heard this.
He didn't expect that this old boss, who was usually calm and serious, like an old fox, would become so straightforward and a bit outrageous in his remarks after leaving office.
Be obedient and behave like a dog, take the blame and get scolded... Such words would never have been said to him before the Warring States Period.
Warring States said a few words, turned around and left without waiting for his response. The old figure and white hair looked a little lonely in the evening breeze.
The world has only seen the scenery of a naval marshal, but they don't know what it's like to be a dog.
Watching his boss leave, Akainu showed no expression, raised his hand to press the military cap on his head, and left at a steady pace.
Today's ups and downs, the baptism of honor and shame, excitement and frustration, made him grow a lot and become more stoic.
………
Chambord Islands, naval base.
In the naval family building area, Qingzhi packed his luggage, left a letter of resignation on the table in the living room, put his luggage on his back, avoided the guards, and left the naval base.
He left so quietly that no one even knew he was leaving today.
Although many people guessed that he might quit the Navy, they did not expect that he would leave so soon and so easily, almost without saying goodbye.
Strictly speaking, Aokiji left without completing the discharge procedures.
As the night fell, he walked alone on the street, from the bustling commercial streets to the deserted alleys, passing countless noisy people without looking back or feeling nostalgic.
After losing the duel, he went from being a hot marshal candidate to a loser that no one cares about tonight. He was not depressed and lost, but instead became more determined.
The confusion disappeared from his eyes, and his eyes were as clear and desolate as lake water in winter.
He left alone and didn't stop until a breeze blew across the earth.
"Why are you here?"
Qing Pheasant tilted his head and looked at the quiet grassland on one side.
Silently, a graceful figure with fluttering hair appeared there. Under the night, her different-colored eyes, one green and one gold, were dazzling.
Arturia leaned against the trunk of a mangrove tree and said with a cold expression: "Just a little flattery is enough. I don't want to be surrounded by people, constantly introducing partners, or proposing marriage."
"Ah la la~"
Qingzhi laughed a little, and joked lazily, "That's not surprising, you make me feel like a goddess now.
That is to say, I know that you will not fall in love with me, otherwise, I would be happy to bring a bouquet of red roses and woo you in public."
Today, she was wearing a pure white dress, with a black belt tied around her flexible slender waist, outlining a perfect devilish figure with golden proportions. The chiffon skirt just reached her knees, revealing a snow-white leg with vivid lines.
Long legs, beautiful and moving, the moon is shy of the flowers.
She leaned casually against the tree, blending in with the night. Her hair was as smooth as a waterfall, with soft light flowing on it. Her skirt and cuffs were as delicate as moonlight, and were made of intricate floral decorations.
Forest princess, flower elf, moon goddess...
Who wouldn’t want to marry such a woman?
What's more, she really has the power of a god.
Faced with Aokiji's teasing, Artoria crossed her arms and said with a straight face:
"It's in vain that I still feel a little regretful because of your departure. If I had known that you were still so frivolous, I shouldn't have stopped Sakaski from breaking your legs that day."
Qing Pheasant: "..."
(￣e(#￣)
"All right."
Qingzhi scratched his head and said, "Your strength has matured, and you have initially seen the power of the Tower of End. The Five Old Stars seem to want you to leave an heir... I guess they will use various beauty tricks next, but you are a thousand
Don’t be fooled.”
"You know this?" Artoria raised her eyebrows.
Qingzhi spread his hands: "Of course, they also hinted that I could try it before, haha, maybe they think we have a good relationship in private."
In order to obtain God's bloodline (heir), Wulaoxing and the others worked really hard, even giving up their moral integrity.
Artoria: "..."
(???)
She said with a cold face: "Then they will be disappointed. I have no intention of getting married."
"Nothing else, just asking, then you... don't have any needs?" Qing Zhi asked, and then immediately put on a defensive posture, as if he was afraid of being beaten.
He really has no other intentions. People, regardless of gender, will definitely have needs.
I just don’t know if a goddess would miss a man...
When Arturia heard this, she gave him a hard look and said indifferently:
"So what if I have one? I'm not looking for a man, I can still use the younger brother I picked up, so I don't have to worry about anyone else."
Qing Pheasant: "..."
(｀Δ′)!(▼ plate▼#)
"You have a younger brother?!" He was really shocked and confused.
"Weird? Did I say I have no relatives?"
"..."
Qing Zhi took a breath of air.
Before leaving, I heard such violent news.
He can guarantee that if Five Old Stars knew about this, they would definitely be shocked.
Qingzhi couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked: "May I ask, who is your brother?"
Artoria said coldly: "Since you feel presumptuous, then don't ask."
Qing Pheasant: "..."
I knew she wouldn't say it.
Stifling his curiosity, Artoria asked: "Where are you going to go next?"
"The new world, to be precise, is the Lion Heart Kingdom."
Qing Zhi said calmly.
"..."
Artoria looked a little strange and said, "Oh, I wish you good luck."
"...I thought you would try to win me over."
"Why do we want to keep you? If you leave, the position of general will be even more vacant."
Qing Pheasant: "..."
It hurts my heart, old man.
The two chatted for a few more words and then said goodbye to each other.
"goodbye."
"goodbye."
General Aokiji, no, Ronin Kuzan waved to Artoria at the end, left without looking back, and quickly disappeared under the night.
That night, Akainu was promoted to marshal, and Aokiji left alone.
At this point, the era of the three navy admirals represented by Akainu, Aokiji and Kizaru came to an end, and history quietly turned a new page.