One Piece: I Start with a Married Woman, I Am the Evil Admiral!

Chapter 265 Reprimanding Momousagi

Although his tone was calm, it subtly conveyed an undeniable sense of authority.

In the tense atmosphere of the Naval Headquarters hall, Basil Hawkins and Urquid were standing by; they weren't blind.

They had just witnessed the lightning-fast exchange of glances between Aini and Gion, and every subtle emotional fluctuation had been captured by them.

It was practically a silent battle.

They didn't want to stay and make themselves uncomfortable, so they exchanged a glance, turned around without saying a word, and hurriedly left the hall.

The figures of Aini, Karp, Basil Hawkins, and Urouge gradually disappeared at the entrance of the hall.

The already oppressive atmosphere seemed to grow even heavier at this moment.

Although he was sitting there, his tall figure still resembled a majestic mountain peak, exuding an undeniable majesty.

At this moment, his face darkened, as if shrouded in gloom. His gaze towards Gion sharpened, like two gleaming blades piercing straight into her.

Zhan Guo took a deep breath and tried to compose himself.

Then he reprimanded, "Gion, listen to me carefully! A great war is imminent, and the whole world is watching our navy's every move. Every decision and every action concerns the lives of countless people and the future of the world."

Can you manage your emotions?

Look at the way you were just now! You were completely controlled by your emotions and had no sense of the bigger picture at all!

Xiaohe and I have always placed high hopes on you and wanted to promote you to a high position, but in your current state, how can you shoulder such a heavy responsibility?

A great general not only needs formidable strength, but also a calm mind and long-term vision. He must be able to make the right decisions at crucial moments, instead of acting like a rash young man, led by the nose by his emotions!

Upon hearing Sengoku's reprimand, Gion's face flushed red, and her lips trembled slightly as she tried to retort.

She harbored her own grievances. Aini's gaze and attitude just now seemed like a provocation to her, which she found unbearable. That anger erupted in her heart like a volcano.

However, just as she was about to speak, she was stopped by a sharp look from Lieutenant General Tsuru.

Lieutenant General Tsuru stood to the side, her eyes showing both concern for Gion and disappointment in her.

This time, she sided with the Warring States period.

She knew that Gion still had a lot to grow in.

Forget about having a big-picture perspective, she can't even manage the most basic emotions.

Gion still has a long way to go to become a Marine Admiral and a pillar of the Navy. Seeing Vice Admiral Tsuru's gaze, Gion swallowed the words she was about to say, lowered her head, and felt a deep sense of resentment and self-reproach.

She might dislike anyone, but she would never dislike Lieutenant General Tsuru. Because she knew that even if everyone in the world treated her badly, Lieutenant General Tsuru would still treat her well.

Lieutenant General Tsuru stood there, her posture upright yet with a touch of gentleness. She first gently raised her head, looked at Sengoku beside her, and gave him a reassuring look.

Then, Vice Admiral Tsuru slowly turned her head, her gaze falling on Gion. Her eyes softened with a hint of sternness, and she said in a steady and powerful voice, "Gion, in this dog-eat-dog world, strength is indeed extremely important. It is like a sharp sword that can cut through thorns and brambles at crucial moments."

But you must understand that things in this world are not as simple as you imagine. Not all problems can be solved with the sword in your hand or with great strength.

Look at the vast ocean, where countless reefs and whirlpools lurk. Some enemies will not confront you directly, but will hide in the shadows and use schemes and tricks to deal with you.

In this situation, relying solely on strength to charge ahead is like blindly sailing in a fog, and is likely to run aground and sink.

Strategy is like a bright lighthouse, guiding your way.

A well-executed strategy is like a clever move on a chessboard, allowing you to take the initiative with every step. It enables you to achieve your goals without losing a single soldier, yielding far greater benefits than simply fighting with brute force.

Moreover, some things absolutely cannot be solved by force. For example, those forces hidden in the shadows, as I just mentioned, are like cunning foxes. Once you use force to deal with them, they will slip through your fingers like sand, and may even retaliate fiercely, making things worse. This is what is meant by things not going as planned.

For example, there are political issues between countries.

There are also people with terrifying strength like Aini. If you use forceful methods to deal with them, then once you are forced into a corner, you will have no way to retreat.

Could they become our enemies, standing on the opposite side?

Another point you should know is that when you sit in a high position and hold great power, you are like the helmsman of a vast ocean, leading everyone forward.

At this time, you need to have a broad mind and be able to tolerate different opinions.

Everyone has their own thoughts and opinions, and decisions cannot be made entirely based on personal preferences.

Take Admiral Akainu for example!

If he continues to act in this way, can he still become a great general?

Although Admiral Akainu has a tough style and sometimes goes too far in his actions, he does it all to uphold the Navy's justice and for the peace of the world.

His presence is indispensable to the Navy Headquarters.

So if you want to get to that position, you must first learn to be inclusive and listen to different opinions. Only then can you become a truly qualified leader.

Gion stood there stunned, her mind racing.

Sakazuki hails from the North Blue and was known as a "monster" when he first joined the Navy. He was trained by former Navy Admiral "Black Arm" Zephyr and gained the power of the Magma-Magma Fruit, which made him even more formidable. After becoming a Vice Admiral in the Navy Headquarters, he further enhanced his abilities.

Having gained independent power, they pursued "complete justice," treating everything with the potential to become "evil" with ruthless methods.

Sometimes, in order to deal with pirates, they would even attack civilians and their colleagues.

This approach is completely contrary to their dove stance.

However, after Sengoku became the Fleet Admiral, he still allowed Akainu to become the Admiral.

why?

That's because Akainu's appointment as a Marine Admiral would have the greatest deterrent effect on pirates. It's necessary for the entire Marine Corps.

The advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

Upon realizing this, Gion immediately understood.

Enni is like Akainu back then, although their styles are completely different. They also strongly dislike him, but Enni's existence is more beneficial than harmful.

Therefore, from a broader perspective, it is worthwhile.