One Piece meme: Starting with eight extraordinary skills

Yang Ming has the potential to be the Heavenly Dragon's watchdog!

Of course, whether the person involved really thinks that way is anyone's guess.

Cobra has now fulfilled his promise to Yang Ming, helping him remove the last obstacle to his journey to become the Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters!

His fingers tapped unconsciously on the armrest of the chair as Lord Im fell into deep thought.

The Five Elders dared not disturb Lord Im's thoughts, and the sound of knocking echoed through the vast flower garden.

After a long silence, Lord Im finally spoke:

"You guys should step back first."

Cobra couldn't quite figure out Lord Im's temperament either. He felt that this high and mighty ruler was like a cloud in the sky, visible but unpredictable, full of mystery and unpredictability. He dared not say anything more and immediately bowed and left.

Lord Im pulled out a photograph, showing Yang Ming receiving his medal upon assuming the position of Admiral of the Navy Headquarters, and murmured to himself:

"Will you become the sharpest blade in my hand, or the source of turmoil?"

The murmurs went unheard, and naturally, no one could answer Lord Im's questions.

a few days later.

The Navy Headquarters held an emergency meeting and summoned back all officers of the rank of brigadier general and above who were on duty outside the area.

No one knew what had happened, but steel warships appeared in Marineford harbor, and prominent figures from the Navy Headquarters rushed back overnight to inquire about their familiar colleagues.

"Hey bro, do you know why Marshal Sengoku was in such a hurry to recall us?"

"Who knows? I've been hunting down a supernova recently, and I finally caught a tiny clue. I was halfway there when I was summoned back by Fleet Admiral Sengoku."

"Hey, it's one thing for you guys to be on duty, but the worst off are us on paid leave. We're having a great time out there, but then Marshal Zhan Guo calls and we have to rush back to work. It's so unlucky!"

The person who said this was none other than former Marine Admiral Kizaru Borsalino, now the Governor of the West Blue.

When they saw the Governor of the Western Sea, Borsalino, muttering to himself and complaining incessantly about Marshal Sengoku, everyone just found it amusing.

You're already a paid employee with no job, and now you want to not work?

You're dreaming!

As they were talking, they suddenly saw nearly a hundred people appear at the end of the corridor, and their expressions immediately turned serious.

General Yang Ming led the way, followed by several lieutenant generals including Fujitora Issho, Momousagi Gion, Smoker, Jonathan, and Shiryu of the Rain, as well as major generals such as Drake and Tina, and a considerable number of brigadier generals.

To put it bluntly, under Yang Ming's command, the Governor-General's Army has become a force to be reckoned with in the Navy Headquarters.

In the past, the Navy Headquarters was divided into factions, hawks, and neutrals. Now, the Governor-General's forces are rising and are on par with the top three forces. They control a portion of the Navy's branch bases, and Yang Ming actually controls more than 100,000 naval soldiers.

It can be said that General Shura was the true power holder.

Even naval officers who were older and more experienced than Yang Ming had to show him some respect to avoid being treated unfairly.

When Yang Ming led a group of naval officers into the conference hall, the people outside breathed a sigh of relief.

"This is terrifying! General Shura is so young, yet he gives off such a terrifying aura!"

"It's hard to believe he's only 13 years old!"

"The younger generation is truly formidable! The younger generation is indeed formidable!"

A group of people sighed and lamented, but Guizhu Vergo's face was twisted and his feelings were extremely complicated.

The feeling of having an enemy right in front of you, but being powerless to take revenge, is indescribably awful!

Shortly after all the commodores and above from the Navy Headquarters arrived at the meeting hall, Fleet Admiral Sengoku arrived late, walked to the podium, and said:

"Before I chair this meeting, I have a few questions I'd like to ask you all."

"First of all, why did you join the army?"

"I would like to ask General Shura to answer this question first."

Facing the probing gazes of the crowd, Yang Ming rose leisurely and said calmly:

"I only wish to cleanse the four directions and protect this corner of the floating world!"

"That's why I joined the army."

Chapter 318 The Youngest Fleet Admiral in History

"I only wish to cleanse the four directions and protect this corner of the floating world!"

Yang Ming's words were powerful and resounding, echoing throughout the conference hall.

The governor's men immediately erupted in thunderous applause as Yang Ming finished speaking.

Generals who can rise to the rank of brigadier general or above may have personality flaws, but their basic ability to read people is above average. They immediately sensed the slightly subtle atmosphere at the meeting convened by the Warring States Marshal, and seeing the governor's men cheering so enthusiastically, they tactfully joined the applause.

Applause erupted immediately.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations, host, for reciting a classic line from Genshin Impact. You have been awarded one chance to draw a prize. Would you like to activate the prize wheel?"

A lottery wheel that looked quite familiar to Yang Ming appeared.

The prizes on the lottery wheel are divided into several categories: summoned characters, artifacts, items, talent skills, and skins.

Summoned characters: Jean, Diluc, Klee, Venti, Mona...

Relics: Flower of Life, Feather of Death, Sands of Time, Goblet of Emptiness, Crown of Reason...

Items: Eye of God, Wind Catcher, Pocket Anchor...

Innate Skills: West Wind Swordsmanship, Wind Pressure Sword, Dandelion Wind, Traveling with the Wind...

Skins: Sea Breeze Dream, Shining Concerto, Orchid in Gauze...

【The Treasures of Takashi Liusha】: One of the relics in the "Story of the Sand Pavilion" set. (1/4)

Collect both pieces for the set bonus: Gain 15% Anemo DMG Bonus.

Collect all four pieces for the following effect: After a heavy attack hits an enemy, the character's normal attack speed is increased by 10%, and the damage dealt by normal attacks, heavy attacks, and falling attacks is increased by 40% for 15 seconds.

Upon receiving Yang Ming's clear answer, the Warring States Marshal's eyes showed appreciation, and he then asked:

"If a large-scale war were to break out between the Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates, what good strategies would you all have?"

"I would like to ask General Shura to answer this question first."

Upon hearing this, apart from the governor's forces and a handful of naval officers, everyone else's faces darkened.

This isn't asking for their answers at all; it's practically a one-man show by the Asura General!

Astute individuals like Guizhu Vergo have clearly sensed something amiss.

Unfortunately, the Warring States Marshal was known as a wise general, and this reputation was well-deserved. He released these smokescreens, making it impossible for them to discern his true purpose.

As for the battle between the Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates?

Perhaps, that's possible.

But most people didn't take it seriously.

Only Ghost Bamboo Vergo realized something was wrong, but he couldn't show any unusual behavior, otherwise he would easily be exposed as a spy.

Ignoring the gazes of the crowd, Yang Ming spoke eloquently:

"As far as I know, the Whitebeard Pirates are not a monolithic entity."

"Currently, the Whitebeard Pirates have 16 divisions. The top five division commanders, namely "Phoenix" Marco, "Fire Fist" Ace, "Diamond" Jozu, Thatch, and "Flower Sword" Vista, can be considered Whitebeard's favorite sons."

"The 6th Division Captain Bramanco, the 7th Division Captain Rakuyo, and the 8th Division Captain Namur are all veterans of the Whitebeard Pirates."

"These people were all among the earliest and most loyal followers of Whitebeard."

"As for the divisions ranked 9th and below, especially in the last ten years, the loyalty of Whitebeard's recruits such as Ichizo, the 16th Division Commander, Fossa, the 15th Division Commander, and Speed ​​Gil, to Whitebeard is far less than that of the former. If we send a smooth talker to infiltrate them and sow discord, we can alienate the Whitebeard Pirates and make them suspicious of each other."

"In the areas ruled by the Whitebeard Pirates, we can also send people in to infiltrate and spread the word, letting them know that Whitebeard is about to die. If they think they can stay under the protection of the Whitebeard Pirates forever, they will eventually wake up from their dream and be greeted by a long nightmare, which will destabilize the foundation of the Whitebeard Pirates and cause unrest among the people."

"Not long ago, Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach betrayed the Whitebeard Pirates, killing Thatch, the 4th Division Commander, and capturing Ace, the 2nd Division Commander. The Whitebeard Pirates will definitely send strong fighters to capture Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach. We can send people to keep a close eye on their every move and intercept and kill the Whitebeard Pirates' strong fighters on the way, thereby weakening their strength."

"Finally, the Whitebeard Pirates' second division commander, Ace, whom our navy has arrested and imprisoned, is actually the biological son of the Pirate King Roger and is now the heir to the Whitebeard Pirates. As long as we use Ace as bait, it will be enough to lure the Whitebeard Pirates here. Then we can catch them like fish in a barrel and destroy the Whitebeard Pirates in one fell swoop!"

As Yang Ming spoke eloquently, a video den Den Mushi (snail phone) was installed in the conference hall, recording his every word and action and broadcasting it to the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, allowing Lord Im and the Five Elders to watch in real time.

They discovered that this Admiral Shura was as brave and resourceful as rumored, and that his strategies against the Whitebeard Pirates were executed flawlessly with a high success rate. The Five Elders all nodded in approval, clearly very satisfied.

As for the generals in the conference hall, they were all numb at this point.

Damn it?

What did I hear?

Ace was not only the biological son of Pirate King Roger, but also the heir to the Whitebeard Pirates.

Does it have to be this exciting?

At this moment, even the most obtuse generals present had come to understand the meaning of the question and answer exchange between Marshal Zhan Guo and Yang Ming.

Their navy is truly determined to go to war with the Whitebeard Pirates!

Guizhu Vergo's body trembled violently, his heart filled with shock and disbelief. He wondered if he should find an opportunity to leak this information, but then he suddenly heard Marshal Sengoku announce an even more astonishing piece of news.

"Admiral Shura truly lives up to his reputation as a rising star in the Navy. He is both intelligent and brave. I am very pleased that the Navy has produced such an outstanding newcomer."

"Given Admiral Shura's remarkable achievements in governing the West Blue, defeating Shiki the Golden Lion, and destroying the Beasts Pirates, and considering that the position of Commander-in-Chief has been vacant for a long time, the World Government intends to promote me to the position. The position of Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters cannot remain vacant. After the test I just gave Admiral Shura, I have decided to appoint him as Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters!"

"Wow!"

Upon hearing this incredibly shocking news, the scene erupted in uproar.

Kuzan, the general of Aokiji, raised his eyelids, his face showing neither joy nor sorrow. He was naturally pleased that his junior brother had risen to a higher position.

Admiral Sakazuki Akainu's face darkened, turning as black as the bottom of a pot. He had clearly coveted the position of Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters for many years, but unexpectedly, a junior had stolen his prize. It would be a miracle if he were happy.

Borsalino, the former Admiral Kizaru and now the Governor-General of the West Blue, chuckled, even taking a sip of coffee as he thought to himself:

"Yang Ming isn't as rigid as Zhan Guo. If Yang Ming successfully becomes the Fleet Admiral of the Navy Headquarters, I'll ask him for an indefinite paid leave. He should agree, right?"

He's already starting to plan his wonderful retirement life, where he'll have plenty of fun and a high salary to receive—life will be wonderful!

Where can I find this job?

He raised both legs in support of Yang Ming becoming the Marshal of the Navy Headquarters!