Chapter 16
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016: Naval Headquarters' Decision, North Blue Pirates' Retreat!
"Sea... Marine?!"
"Vice Admiral, Flying Squirrel? What the hell is going on?!"
"Is it someone from our Marine!"
All the Vice Admirals at the scene changed expressions and subconsciously looked at Flying Squirrel.
Flying Squirrel suddenly felt unprecedented pressure.
But he could only bite the bullet and nod.
"No, that's right, this person was originally a colonel stationed at the North Blue G-64 branch, and he has been serving in the Marine for forty years."
"However, I formally submitted a decommissioning application to headquarters two days ago, so I am already someone who has nothing to do with the Marines."
Flying Squirrel was trying to distance himself from the killing of the Celestial Dragons.
Bai Ye is a retired veteran.
After all, if this incident becomes known to the outside world, and it's related to Marines' own people, the huge system of the Marines will inevitably be implicated.
He himself naturally cannot bear the responsibility for the killing of Celestial Dragons.
Flying Squirrel's nerves were tense, and cold sweat rolled down his forehead unknowingly.
But no one could tell that Flying Squirrel must have something to hide.
Fortunately, Vice Admiral Crane raised his head, attracted everyone's attention, and said:
"Okay... Since it's a retired Marine, there's no need to delve into the specific process of attacking the Celestial Dragons."
"The most critical issue now is that the Celestial Dragons have been killed. This matter must be resolved as soon as possible, otherwise, it may have a huge impact on our next fight against the Whitebeard Pirates."
As a great staff officer, Crane expressed his opinion.
Everyone present heard the words, thought for a moment, and unanimously agreed.
The Celestial Dragons incident has had a serious impact.
It is no less than the impact of dropping a bomb on the ears of countless people outside.
But in these special times,
the Marines also cannot give the Whitebeard Pirates any chance.
Then, whatever Flying Squirrel was hiding didn't matter at the moment.
The important thing is, regardless of the pressure from the World Government, still for the image of the Marines, and the next plan to deal with the Whitebeard pirates,
the best way to deal with it right now is to resolve this matter as quickly as possible.
And the fastest result?
Just dispatch a Marine Admiral directly!
However, it is now considered that the Whitebeard Pirates may use this opportunity to raid Naval Headquarters.
Marine Admirals cannot be transferred at will as usual.
At the same time, because the identity of the Celestial Dragons who died this time is not simple. Heirs to the Holy Family of Rose at 'Mariejois', the order issued by the Rose Holy Family through the World Government clearly requires that the murderer should not be allowed to die too easily. While arresting them, they are required to keep their mouths alive so the world can know what kind of horrific consequences daring to kill Celestial Dragons will cause.
Faced with such an unreasonable and intractable request.
This caused considerable trouble for everyone in the conference room.
Every Marine present thought twice.
At the same time, they decided to issue a wanted warrant.
Marine Vice Admiral Flying Squirrel volunteered for this mission.
After all, if the events of that time were exposed, his Marine career would be essentially over.
Therefore, Flying Squirrel secretly prepared to bury Bai Ye, a retired veteran who dared to disobey the order, with his own hands.
Only the dead will not reveal the news.
Flying Squirrel has always believed this.
Certainly,
Flying Squirrel did not go alone.
Before leaving, he recruited five warships. They were not Marines but the results of the latest scientific research forces under Admiral Kizaru – 'Pacifistas.'
This is the weapon used against the Whitebeard Pirates in the Summit War.
They possess a powerful armed force, can self-identify friends and foes, capture the target, and release "lasers."
Capturing a lone subject in the vast North Blue couldn't be more appropriate.
It can also be used to test the power of Marine's latest technology.
Thus, Flying Squirrel believes that whatever means a veteran used to kill the Celestial Dragons.
Or if there are still unknown forces hidden behind it, faced with such a lineup, there is no ability to resist at all.
Furthermore, the birth of a Pacifista is an effective deterrent against external pirates.
One such opportunity is now in front of the Marines!
That's it.
The fate of Bai Ye was decided in this meeting that originally discussed how to plan the attack on the Whitebeard Pirates.
However,
At this moment,
...
North Blue,
"Gudu... then, is that a lie?"
"Is it really possible for a human to do such a thing?!"
Before entering the main passage of the Grand Line,
There were pirates intending to navigate towards the Grand Line.
But the ambitious men of North Blue,
The moment before coming to the main road from North Blue to the Grand Line,
One by one chose to stop.
Their minds were shaken, and for the first time in their lives, they doubted their ambitions and entertained the idea of retreating.
There was no other reason.
As far as the eye could see,
Under the sky,
Ahead of the blue sea,
Beside the blocked sea arteries ahead...
An 'unprecedented' passage had appeared.
Obviously, it was only wide enough to accommodate a small ship to pass through, a route to the Grand Line that countless pirates in North Blue yearned for.
But to whoever looked,
The brand new, still terrifying cut marks on it,
For the first time in history, gave all pirates an absurd idea:
It was cut open by someone...!
What kind of existence can cut open the Red Line?
Indeed,
When Naval Headquarters was deciding Bai Ye's fate,
Flying Squirrel had no idea yet;
There was no need for him to come to Bai Ye.
Bai Ye had already taken the initiative to go to the Grand Line!