blogombal Chapter 48 Advisor Crane's Speculation
Chapter 48 Advisor Crane's Speculation
"Um, Marshal Sengoku. It's possible that the 16th Branch can't make it." Aokiji said helplessly, looking at the empty sea ahead.
Ok? ? ?
"Aokiji, do you know what nonsense you're spouting?" the Sengoku commander asked in the Den Den Mushi, puzzled.
"Marshal Sengoku, I can assure you, I am not lying!" Aokiji glanced at the empty sea ahead again and said with certainty.
"Aokiji, then tell me properly, why can't I come here?" the Warring States Marshal shouted.
"I'm at the 16th branch right now, but they really can't come," Aokiji said helplessly, hearing the somewhat agitated tone of Fleet Admiral Sengoku on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.
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"Aokiji, you'd better give me a proper explanation, or your vacation will be over." Marshal Sengoku said angrily when he saw Aokiji still speaking in riddles.
Aokiji was furious when he heard Sengoku talking about his vacation.
"I'm currently in the 16th branch's waters, but the island of the 16th branch is gone, leaving only an empty sea area," Aokiji said with a serious expression.
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After Aokiji spoke, he noticed that the Sengoku commander on the other end of the Den Den Mushi paused for a moment.
Next came...
"Aokiji, do you know what you're saying?" Sengoku's incredulous voice came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi.
The Warring States Marshal was completely dumbfounded; he was certain he hadn't misheard.
Aokiji actually said that the 16th branch island disappeared. So, an entire island just disappeared?
This is truly unbelievable. He could believe it if it were said that pirates had invaded the 16th branch, but what Aokiji said was simply too shocking.
In the New World, it's normal for battles to shatter some islands. But in this small East China Sea, you're telling me that an entire island has simply vanished? That's truly unbelievable.
To Sengoku's disappointment, Aokiji's next words forced him to believe them.
"Yes, Fleet Admiral Sengoku. I am certain that the 16 branch islands have completely disappeared, leaving only an empty sea area." Aokiji had no choice but to reaffirm his statement when Fleet Admiral Sengoku asked.
After Aokiji finished speaking, he heard the sound of the Den Den Mushi falling.
Clearly, the Warring States Marshal's anxiety had finally died.
Seeing this, Aokiji sighed helplessly once again.
Time passed by, minute by minute, until Aokiji heard the Sengoku Marshal's hoarse voice again.
"Aokiji, I want to know what exactly happened. So, I'm giving you three days. You must find out the truth."
"Yes, Marshal Sengoku. I will definitely find out the truth." Aokiji said solemnly upon hearing Sengoku's unquestionable words.
"Why don't you send the navy from Loguetown to investigate with me, Fleet Admiral Sengoku?" Aokiji said to the Sengoku on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, who was about to hang up.
"Alright, you can handle things in the East China Sea. You have full authority, but you must protect the villagers in the East China Sea and prevent any further problems from arising," Marshal Zhan Guo said weakly.
"Okay. Marshal Sengoku." After Aokiji finished speaking, Marshal Sengoku hung up the phone.
Seeing the Warring States Marshal's rapid advancement, Aokiji scratched his head helplessly.
Aokiji's face was full of bitterness as he looked at the vast, empty sea ahead, because it was really too difficult to investigate.
Without even a clue, how can we investigate?
After pondering for a long time in the waters off the 16th branch, Aokiji looked up at the sky and saw that it was almost dark. He finally decided to go to Loguetown and discuss it with Smoker first, and then come back to investigate tomorrow!
Having figured things out, Aokiji rode his bicycle quickly towards Rogo Town.
At the same time, no matter how fast the bicycle is going, an ice road can appear at sea.
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Compared to Aokiji's relaxed situation, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, far away at Marine Headquarters, was having a real headache.
Marineford.
In the marshal's private office, Sengoku was still in a daze.
There have been just too many things happening these past few days. Whether it's the incident in Loguetown, the incident with Colonel Rat, or now the disappearance of Branch 16, they've all caught him completely off guard.
"What a bastard! He wasn't even given a moment's rest before this mess happened." The Warring States Marshal cursed as he thought of this.
Bang bang bang, just as the Warring States Marshal was about to unleash another torrent of curses, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in," the Warring States Marshal said authoritatively, sitting in his seat with his eyes closed.
Whenever someone came, Fleet Admiral Sengoku would revert to his dignified demeanor, not wanting the naval commanders to see him in a powerless state, as that would damage his image as Fleet Admiral.
"You seem quite troubled. What happened?"
Upon hearing the slightly aged female voice, Marshal Zhan Guo opened his eyes and saw an older woman with graying hair walking towards him.
"Oh, it's Xiaohe!" Upon seeing a familiar face, Marshal Zhanguo reverted to his listless demeanor.
That's right, this somewhat aged woman is none other than Vice Admiral Tsuru, the Navy Staff Officer.
"Looks like you're really in trouble, Sengoku!" Advisor Tsuru teased Sengoku, who looked dejected.
"Hey, Tsuru, please stop teasing me." Sengoku said helplessly, looking at the smiling Tsuru.
Seeing the helpless look on Marshal Zhan Guo's face, Staff Officer He stopped teasing him.
"I just heard someone cursing loudly outside your office door. What happened?" Staff Officer He asked, looking puzzled.
"Well, it's because something really serious happened in the East China Sea that I couldn't help but curse like that," Sengoku explained, seeing the confusion on Advisor Tsuru's face.
what!
With Aokiji around in the East China Sea, what major event could possibly happen? Staff Officer Tsuru was even more puzzled.
When the Warring States Marshal heard his advisor, Crane, mention the blue pheasant, he got a headache.
He clearly sent Aokiji to guard the East Sea, but what happened?
The admiral of the Navy Headquarters went to the East China Sea, but it doesn't seem to be of any use!
Now, even the 16th branch island is gone, and the worst part is that Aokiji doesn't even know what happened.
This is really unreasonable!
When Marshal Zhanguo came to his senses and saw that Staff Officer He was still staring at him, he had no choice but to speak slowly.
"Not long ago, I sent Aokiji to the East Blue..." (Wasn't that fast? (⌒▽⌒))
"So so many major events have occurred?" Staff Officer He, just like Marshal Zhan Guo before, looked on incredulously.
Seeing the incredulous look on Advisor Tsuru's face, Sengoku quickly nodded. He himself had looked incredulous just moments before.
"So, is this something that's troubling you?" Staff Officer He asked with a serious expression.
Zhan Guo nodded quickly.
"Hoo," Staff Officer He exhaled, speechless for a moment. After a long silence, Staff Officer He spoke solemnly, "This is indeed a very serious matter."
"Yes, Xiaohe, I don't know what to do now, how to deal with the people from the East Sea," Marshal Zhan Guo said bitterly.
"Perhaps we can try a different approach," Advisor Tsuru said, noticing Sengoku's grim expression.
"Little Crane, what's the best way?" Marshal Zhan Guo asked anxiously.
"First of all, did you not know that the people who killed the Arlong Pirates and Colonel Rat in Cocoyasi Village were unaware of this?" After Staff Officer Tsuru finished speaking, he looked at Marshal Sengoku.
Zhan Guo nodded quickly.
"Sengoku, have you ever considered that the person who wiped out the Arlong Pirates and Colonel Rat might be the same person who caused the 16th Branch to disappear?" After careful analysis, Staff Officer Tsuru guessed.