Transmigrating into One Piece: The Peerless King

But in the end, Chef Zeff still gave him two simple and direct replies: "No!"

By now, Zhao Hai has basically given up on his initial intention to persuade Chef Zeff.

After all, saying anything would be ineffective, and they couldn't just kidnap the person, so he decided not to waste his time on this pointless endeavor.

……

Time flies like water, always passing by unnoticed. Before he knew it, Zhao Hai had been at the Navy Headquarters for ten days.

"Hello, Brother Hai!"

"Good morning, Hai Ge!"

"Hello, Brother Hai!"

"..."

Early in the morning, Zhao Hai walked along the quiet marble path of the Naval Academy, and the sailors who came towards him greeted him warmly.

Zhao Hai smiled and nodded in response to these energetic young people.

"It's good that old man Garp and Sengoku the Buddha have finally returned today, otherwise I would have left already."

On the surface, Zhao Hai appeared calm and composed, like a wise man who had experienced many vicissitudes of life. In reality, he harbored deep resentment towards Garp and his companions for being late.

He assumed that Garp and the others would return in two or three days, and he also knew from Dragon that the World Government meeting was already over.

But who would have thought that after waiting for several days, one three days passed without a trace of them, and the other three days passed without a trace of them either.

Finally, on the night Zhao Hai was about to leave a letter, he heard from Gary and the others that Garp and the others had suddenly returned to Marine Headquarters in the middle of the night.

Sure enough, after a quick breakfast the next morning, he headed straight for old man Garp's office.

"Dong dong dong..."

Zhao Hai knocked on Garp's door and rushed in without waiting for a response.

"Old man Garp, I've heard about what happened to you. It's just that the World Government has sidelined you. It's not a big deal. Take it easy."

Before he even arrived, Zhao Hai's loud voice rang out.

But when Zhao Hai stepped into Garp's office, he was stunned by the scene before him.

At this moment, not only were Garp and Bogart present in the office, but also Sengoku, Akainu, Aokiji, Kizaru, and others stood imposingly.

Zhao Hai was really confused about Garp's office. Wasn't it just the office of a vice admiral at the Marine Headquarters?

Why is it that every time I come here, the Navy Headquarters' top combat forces are all here?

Originally, Zhao Hai thought only Garp and Bogart would be there, and with his recent surge in strength, he inevitably became a little arrogant. Therefore, he no longer feigned respect for Garp, the hateful old man who used to beat him up.

But who would have thought that such a large commotion would be inside this small office?

This person really shouldn't be too smug!

This was Zhao Hai's truest feeling at this moment, facing the gazes from all around him that seemed to penetrate his very being.

"Hehe... everyone, please continue your discussion. I'll come back to see Lieutenant General Garp later."

Sensing the eerie atmosphere around him, Zhao Hai gave a dry laugh and prepared to retreat outside.

Although his strength has greatly increased and his confidence is soaring, he can easily defeat Sicily, a rear admiral of the Navy Headquarters.

But when he actually faced the top combatants of the Navy Headquarters, he realized how vast the gap was between him and these true masters from the world's continents.

A single, casual glance from the other person sent shivers down his spine, instantly extinguishing any glimmer of confidence he had felt.

"You can stay here!"

As Zhao Hai was about to leave, a faint voice, seemingly carrying a sense of decay and decline, suddenly rang out.

"Ok?"

Upon hearing that familiar yet unfamiliar voice, Zhao Hai paused slightly and slowly turned around.

The reason Zhao Hai stopped without hesitation was not because he was intimidated by the power of one of them.

With the "Three-Minute Possession Privilege - Invincible Navy Admiral" granted by the King System Xiao Jin, he was confident that he could escape before the time ran out.

He stopped because he was curious about the owner of the familiar voice.

As Zhao Hai gradually turned around, his gaze fell upon the location where the sound had originated.

The next moment, Zhao Hai's gaze met that of the Buddha Sengoku, and Zhao Hai, who had been completely unconcerned, was instantly jolted.

Looking at the familiar old man in front of him, Zhao Hai was quite surprised.

The Buddha-like Warring States Marshal, whose face always wore an air of confidence and shrewdness.

At this moment, he looked exactly like a decrepit old man, with cloudy and lifeless eyes, and his whole body exuded an aura of decay and decline.

"War... Marshal of the State, you... this is..."

Staring at the haggard appearance of the Buddha Sengoku, Zhao Hai's lips trembled as he spoke.

He also learned about Sengoku's demotion by the Five Elders at the World Government meeting because he strongly advocated for reforms to the World Government, which challenged the Celestial Dragons' superior status.

But he never expected that this matter would have such a big impact on the Buddhist Warring States. This was a complete despair.

Seeing the melancholy look on Zhao Hai's face, Buddha Sengoku waved his hand slightly and said with a faint smile, "Hehe... I'm getting old. The future of the Navy depends on you young people."

"Isn't this the epitome of a hero's decline?"

Watching the performance of Buddha Sengoku, Zhao Hai was reminded of those extraordinary and unsuccessful people in ancient China, and felt deeply moved.

"Hmph, Caribbean Sea, now that Fleet Admiral Sengoku has been dismissed by the World Government, you also bear an undeniable responsibility!"

Just as Zhao Hai was lamenting the Warring States period of Buddhism, Akainu, who was standing next to Aokiji, suddenly snorted coldly at Zhao Hai.

"Damn it! What are you yelling about, you old bastard! You've interrupted my life's insights, you're a real jinx."

Hearing Admiral Akainu's cold snort, Zhao Hai was extremely displeased.

However, since the other party was a Marine Admiral with extraordinary strength, he didn't cause any trouble and stood obediently to the side, also wanting to hear what important national affairs Sengoku and the others were discussing.

The surroundings fell silent. Sengoku the Buddha spoke calmly: "Now that I have been stripped of my position as Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters by the World Government, and as the leadership center of the entire world's navies, the Marine Headquarters cannot be without a leader for even a day, so who do you think is more suitable for the position of Fleet Admiral?"

At this point, Sengoku the Buddha looked around at the high-ranking naval officers, and also glanced at Zhao Hai in the corner.

Zhao Hai also caught a glimpse of a spirit in the originally murky and lifeless eyes of the Buddha Sengoku.

"Perhaps this is the Sengoku period admiral's beautiful expectation for the future of the navy!"

Recalling the fleeting glint in Buddha Sengoku's eyes earlier, Zhao Hai thought to himself.

Meanwhile, the high-ranking naval officers around him met Sengoku's gaze with serious expressions.

The position of the Admiral of the Navy Headquarters is of great importance. To a certain extent, it can be said to be the highest command of the entire navy and a key figure in determining the balance of power on the world continent.

Therefore, this matter is of utmost importance. This person must not only be loyal to the navy and possess great strength, but also have a broad perspective.

With no one willing to take on the task, including powerful and experienced veteran Marines like Garp and Chaton, the position naturally fell to the three current Marine Admirals: Aokiji, Kizaru, and Akainu.

Each of the three has their own strengths and weaknesses, making it difficult for everyone to make a balanced decision.

Seeing that everyone remained silent, Sengoku the Buddha asked Zhao Hai in a low voice, "Caribbean Sea, who do you think is the most suitable person to be the Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters?"

"Marshal Sengoku, the Caribbean Navy is just a newly established navy. What qualifications does he have to make decisions on such a major matter?"

Before Zhao Hai could speak, Akainu, who was standing to the side, couldn't sit still any longer.

Apart from Chaton-sensei, Kizaru, Aokiji, and Garp, who could sleep soundly even while standing, everyone else around nodded in deep agreement with Akainu's words.

"fork!"

"Did I say anything? Are you looking at the wrong person with that rebuttal look on my face?"

Seeing the serious expressions on the faces of the high-ranking naval officers around him, as if they were afraid he would say something he shouldn't, Zhao Hai, who had been caught in the crossfire, felt very resentful.

Especially since the incident was instigated by Akainu, who had repeatedly provoked him, he felt even more annoyed.

Akainu displeased him, so Zhao Hai naturally had to retaliate. His eyes darted around, and he said loudly, "Now the older generation of the Navy is unwilling to take on the responsibilities, so the only qualified ones left are the three admirals of the Navy Headquarters."

At this point, Zhao Hai glanced at Aokiji and Kizaru not far away and said, "Admiral Akainu has been acting as Fleet Admiral Sengoku in handling Marine Headquarters affairs in the previous world, so I think Admiral Akainu is the most qualified to be the Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters."

"That's right! The three admirals of the Navy Headquarters are powerful and are indeed the best candidates for Fleet Admiral."

As soon as Zhao Hai finished speaking, a veteran among the high-ranking naval officers nodded in deep agreement.

"Of the three admirals of the Marine Headquarters, besides Akainu, Aokiji and Kizaru are in no way weaker than Akainu. Is it too hasty to determine Akainu based on this alone?"

While some people agree, others naturally oppose it.

"Yes, we still need to make a careful decision and weigh the options before deciding. The position of Fleet Admiral should be filled by the best candidate. Akainu might not be the best choice!"

I second that!

I second that!

I second that!

"..."

After all, the position of Fleet Admiral of the Navy Headquarters is extremely important, so it cannot be decided lightly. Therefore, many high-ranking naval officers stepped forward.

Every time Akainu heard people say that he wasn't necessarily better than Aokiji and the others, the corner of his mouth would twitch.

But Zhao Hai, who was watching this scene from the side, felt quite pleased.

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PS: The exam period ends on the 20th, so there will be no updates.

Chapter 87 A Dilemma

Seeing that the group was unable to decide in the short term which of the three admirals of the Navy Headquarters should serve as the Fleet Admiral, the Buddha Sengoku saw that the others were also unable to decide.

This matter cannot be rushed, so he calmly addressed the high-ranking naval officers:

"Let's first identify the three admirals of the Navy Headquarters as the three candidates. As for who will ultimately become the Fleet Admiral, we'll have to see their recent performance."

As he spoke, Sengoku the Buddha glanced at Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji.

"Hehehe, I'm resigning from the position of Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters. Let Akainu and Aokiji compete for it!"

The moment Sengoku the Buddha finished speaking, Marine Admiral Kizaru stood up, looking completely uninterested in the Fleet Admiral.