One Piece meme: Starting with eight extraordinary skills

The entire office looked as if it hadn't been renovated in decades. The walls were old and peeling, emitting a strong musty smell. In the center was a simple table and chairs. When Topman Vocuri Saint and Shepard X. Pitt Saint sat down, the chairs seemed unable to support their weight, making a series of creaking sounds, as if they would fall apart at any moment.

Yang Ming took out the chipped teacup and poured tea for everyone.

Shepard X. Pitt Saint lowered his head and took a sip of tea, then immediately spat it out on the spot.

"puff!"

"What is this thing? Why does it taste so bitter?"

Yang Ming, a smile playing on his lips, slowly began to speak:

"Lord Agricultural War God, as you know, our navy has been spending a lot lately. We've been fighting the Bigo Pirates, and now we're preparing for the final battle against the Whitebeard Pirates. To ensure we have all the manpower and resources to win this war, everyone in our navy is tightening their belts. Even the tea leaves we use are grown by ourselves on the island's wasteland. And to save on soil and fertilizer, they're irrigated with our own daily excrement—guaranteed to be natural, green, and pollution-free. You could say…"

Before Yang Ming could finish his rambling speech, Shepard X. Pitt Saint's face turned almost green.

Nima!

Using excrement as fertilizer for tea plants?

No wonder my mouth tasted weird earlier!

vomit! ! !

Shepard X. Pitt Saint felt increasingly nauseous and vomited even more violently.

Not only him, but even Topman Vochuli Saint beside him was not immune to this.

Come to think of it, the Celestial Dragons have always lived a life of luxury, practically born with a silver spoon in their mouths. Where have they ever seen anything like this before?

I just can't take it anymore!

Cobra and the Moon Hunter Katrina Devon, disguised as Jaigollucia Satan, exchanged a glance and tacitly put down their teacups. To avoid being out of place, they also gagged, their performances so convincing that there was no fault to be found.

Yang Ming silently walked to the windowsill and opened the window, letting the sour smell that permeated the office air dissipate as quickly as possible. Then, he looked at the Five Elders with a smile and said sarcastically:

"No way, no way, there really isn't anyone who can't accept this kind of healthy, green, and pollution-free food? This is what ordinary people eat all the time!"

Yang Ming's words only made things worse, causing Shepard X. Pitt Saint and Topman Vochuli Saint to have all sorts of wild thoughts in their minds, and they gagged again.

Now, forget about the demeanor and authority of those in positions of power; it's already quite an achievement for the two of them to maintain their elegance.

After all that commotion, Shepard X. Pitt Saint and Topman Vochuli Saint sat down with grim expressions, staring at Yang Ming's hateful smiling face. They felt extremely disgusted and wanted to punch him and turn his face into a pig's head.

Unfortunately, such a thought can only remain in one's mind; it is impossible to put it into practice.

After all, one side was the Five Elders, high-ranking officials of the World Government, and the other side was Admiral Shura, the uncrowned king of the Marine Headquarters.

If they were to fight, regardless of whether they win or lose, it would cause a huge uproar worldwide, leading to countless speculations and potentially shaking the rule of the world government.

Because, nominally, the Navy is an agency under the World Government, but it only gained considerable autonomy as the size and personnel of the Navy continued to expand.

After tidying himself up in the chair, Shepard X. Pitt Saint calmed the churning in his stomach and said in a deep voice:

"Shura, don't think you can get away with anything by playing a little trick."

"We have come here specifically to inform you of something important."

After our meeting and discussion, we decided that I would take full control of the Navy's logistics affairs. Cobra will bring auditors to Navy Headquarters and all major naval branch bases to conduct a comprehensive audit of the Navy's financial situation. Topman, along with the Supreme Court Justice from Enies Lobby, will draft relevant laws and regulations for the Navy to strictly control discipline from top to bottom.

Having said that, Shepard X. Pitt Saint proudly raised his chin.

This agricultural martial arts master had a striking face with blue eyes and a hooked nose. He dressed like an old gentleman and was very elegant. At this moment, he looked Yang Ming up and down like a reserved dancer sizing up a loser, trying to see a trace of anger on his face.

Unfortunately, no.

Yang Ming had long been aware of Lord Im's overt scheme to weaken the feudal lords; otherwise, he wouldn't have resorted to so many underhanded tactics.

Yang Ming maintained a smile throughout, making people wonder if he was wearing a smiling mask. He calmly said:

"That's wonderful! Our navy warmly welcomes your guidance, sirs."

Upon seeing this, both Shepard X. Pitt Saint and Topman Vocuri Saint frowned.

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation!

Although they vaguely sensed that something was amiss, Shepard X. Pitt Saint and Topman Vochuli Saint were now in a difficult situation.

After all, words spoken are like water spilled; there's no going back.

"Shura, I'm glad you understand the greater good. Let's go and test it out now."

After saying this, Shepard X. Pitt Saint immediately got up and left the extremely shabby office, afraid that if he stayed any longer, the chair he was sitting on would really collapse. Rather than that, he might as well go and dig up the Navy's old records now. He was sure he could find some clues and evidence to bring down Marshal Shura!

Chapter 432 Picking bones out of an egg

"Shura, I'm glad you understand the greater good. Let's go and test it out now."

After saying this, Shepard X. Pitt Saint immediately got up and left the extremely shabby office, afraid that if he stayed any longer, the chair he was sitting on would really collapse. Rather than that, he might as well go and dig up the Navy's old records now. He was sure he could find some clues and evidence to bring down Marshal Shura!

Topman Vochuli was no exception. He immediately contacted the judges and lawyers on the ship who belonged to Enies Lobby via Den Den Mushi. They all moved into the Navy Headquarters and began to conduct a meticulous on-site investigation. They were preparing to tailor laws and regulations for the Navy, which was equivalent to making a brand new dog leash to firmly restrain the Navy, the watchdog that was about to break away from the control of the World Government.

While Shepard X. Pitt Saint and Topman Vochuli Saint were busy with their work, Cobra, who should have been fulfilling his most important duty of conducting a comprehensive economic review of the Navy, was instead leisurely drinking tea and chatting with "Jaygorusia Satan Saint" in Yang Ming's office.

Cobra lowered his head, took a sip of tea, letting the bitter taste unfold on his taste buds, and slowly said:

"Marshal, are you really going to let the World Government people do whatever they want? I'm worried they'll disrupt your plans and strategies."

"It's alright, everything is under my control."

Yang Ming gave Kobra a reassuring look, then pulled out a bag of rice crackers from the drawer and opened it to eat.

Previously, Yang Ming didn't quite understand why Garp and Fleet Admiral Sengoku were always eating senbei. Now, sitting in the position of Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters, he can feel the immense pressure and heavy burden on his shoulders. Every word and action could affect the future and livelihood of nearly a million people in the Navy. Only now does he realize how difficult this position is.

Eating more senbei (rice crackers) can help relieve psychological stress by satisfying one's appetite.

Otherwise, if this psychological pressure is allowed to accumulate for too long, it will eventually lead to illness.

While Yang Ming and Cobra were talking, the man next to them, Jaigolusia Satan Saint, who was disguised as the Moon Hunter Katrina Devon, did not say a word.

Perhaps, at the beginning, when the Moon Hunter Katarina Devon was released from Impel Down and was being used by Yang Ming, she was not entirely resentful. She was only forced into it by the genjutsu of the Mangekyou Sharingan.

However, after this period of contact, especially after disguising herself as Jaigolusia Satan to find out the truth about the World Government, she realized how terrifying and great this handsome and excessively young marshal was.

Even if given the chance to let the Moon Hunter Katarina Depon defect, she would never betray Yang Ming.

Katarina Depon, the Moon Hunter, gazed through the floor-to-ceiling windows at the seamless blend of water and sky outside, thinking to herself:

"Lord Im prides himself on being a mastermind behind the scenes, mistakenly believing he can manipulate the Navy at will. Little does he know, Fleet Admiral Shura has already been laying the groundwork right under his nose, and now it's almost time for him to reveal his true intentions."

Shepard X. Pitt was unaware that two of the Five Elders had already betrayed their side.

At this very moment, Shepard X. Pete Saint, accompanied by a group of World Government officials, was directly overseeing the Navy's logistics department.

If a leader wants to find fault with another department, the easiest way is to look for financial problems in the accounts!

A black-clad official retrieved a list of logistical supplies and presented it respectfully to Shepard X. Pitt, saying:

"My lord, please take a look."

"Um."

Shepard X. Pitt Saint took the list of logistical supplies, his wolf-like eyes scrutinizing every detail, examining it carefully.

Navy uniforms, 300 million sets ordered, total price 210 billion Berries.

Flintlock guns, 400 million units ordered, totaling 5600 billion peles.

Flintlock missiles, ordered quantity 5 million...

artillery……

Cannonballs...

Steel warships...

Looking at the long list of names and numbers on the logistics supplies list, Shepard X. Pitt Saint felt dizzy. He slammed his hand on the table and gritted his teeth, saying:

"A bunch of rats! They're all rats!"

"When did a mere navy uniform become so expensive that it costs 70000 Berries?"

"And these flintlock muskets and their ammunition are so expensive! No wonder the Navy complains to the World Government about being broke every year; it's all because of a bunch of rats!"

When he said these words, Shepard X. Pitt ignored the Navy's normal needs and the extravagant lifestyle of the Celestial Dragons, whose expenses far exceeded the Navy's logistical budget.

When you're determined to find fault, you can find something even in an egg.

Shepard X. Pitt Saint hurriedly ordered his attendants to record the items on the logistical supplies list. He planned to use this as an excuse to confront Marshal Shura later, giving Shura a pretext to embezzle half of the supplies and thus hinder the navy's development.

Meanwhile, Topman Vochuli Saint, the God of Law, was not idle either. He led the judges and lawyers of Enies Lobby to conduct on-site inspections for several days and formulated rather strict evaluation standards.

First, they made a big deal out of attendance.

The new regulations stipulate that all naval officers and soldiers must adhere to specific wake-up and bedtime times, as well as start work hours. During work hours, slacking off, chatting, and eating snacks are strictly prohibited. Even details such as meal times and the number of times the personnel are allowed to use the restroom during work hours have been incorporated into the attendance regulations.

If any of these regulations are violated, the first offense will result in an internal naval warning; the second offense will result in the deduction of bonuses and monthly salary; the third offense will result in demotion; the fourth offense will result in not only demotion but also a nationwide naval reprimand; and the fifth offense will result in dismissal from the naval establishment and a permanent ban from employment.

It has to be said that this new attendance regulation alone has caused distress to countless people.

In particular, this rule applies to everyone. Even Garp, who is used to eating senbei in the office, and Admiral Borsalino, who is far away in the West Blue as the governor of the West Blue, have given up their dream of slacking off at work and can only obediently become corporate slaves, working hard and shining brightly in their positions.

Naturally, when Topman Vochulis issued this new attendance regulation, it unsurprisingly stirred up a storm within the Navy, causing considerable strong opposition. Some even publicly questioned whether Topman Vochulis, one of the Five Elders, was brain-dead, that he would formulate such an inhumane attendance regulation, wasn't he forcing them to defect?

Chapter 433 The Difficulties from the Agricultural God of War

Naturally, when Topman Vochulis issued this new attendance regulation, it unsurprisingly stirred up a storm within the Navy, causing considerable strong opposition. Some even publicly questioned whether Topman Vochulis, one of the Five Elders, was brain-dead, that he would formulate such an inhumane attendance regulation, wasn't he forcing them to defect?

Topman Vochulis may have learned of the opposition within the Navy through some channels, but as one of the Five Elders, he didn't care much about the Navy's opposition; on the contrary, it only strengthened his resolve.

Furthermore, thanks to the tireless efforts of scientists at research institutions under the World Government, they have created a revolutionary fingerprint attendance machine!

This fingerprint attendance machine is bulky and records the fingerprints of many naval officers and soldiers. Under the new attendance regulations, all naval officers and soldiers are required to use it once in the morning and once in the evening, that is, to press their fingerprints to sign in when they start work and to press their fingerprints to clock out when they leave work.

However, whether due to limited technology or deliberate sabotage, these fingerprint attendance machines are unreliable. Even when you press the fingerprint, they will indicate that the fingerprint is incorrect. Even if you manage to press the fingerprint successfully, it may take too long, causing you to miss the morning attendance time and thus be absent.

This disgusting way of clocking in and out has caused widespread discontent within the Navy. Many people are tormented by the clocking-in process and feel like they're about to vomit blood.

That's not all!

In order to maximize the implementation of the new attendance regulations, Topman Vochuli, one of the Five Elders, abandoned his usual work and instead formed attendance inspectors from the lawyers on Enies Lobby. He divided them into several teams and hid in one of them, conducting surprise inspections at Marine Headquarters from time to time.

Any instance of slacking off at work, chatting idly, or eating snacks cannot escape the sharp eyes of Topman Vocuris; once discovered, it will be dealt with severely.

This single combination of actions completely transformed the previously relaxed atmosphere at the Navy Headquarters. Everyone was in a hurry, their faces were tense, and they didn't dare to talk casually to acquaintances, for fear of being accused of gossiping during work hours.