One Piece: A Guide for Ordinary Players

There were several other naval personnel around Du Juan, mostly Vice Admiral Tsuru's old subordinates. Seeing Du Juan's indescribable expression, they were all worried for Peacock.

"Is this the report you prepared?"

Peacock regretted it a little. Why did she hand in what Robert had written?

I clearly think that everything he wrote was nonsense.

That bastard clearly didn't receive any education growing up, so how could I have been so blinded by his inexplicable confidence?

"Aunt Dujuan, I know this report has serious problems..."

Du Juan selected a passage to read aloud: "Military-civilian joint construction helps to popularize, normalize, sustain, and standardize counter-terrorism and anti-violence efforts. Civilians assist the military, strengthen the military, and build the military, constructing a comprehensive military-civilian counter-terrorism system..."

The peacock quickly explained, "I know these words are false, grandiose, and empty, but..."

"Great! You've turned the shortcomings of this operation into a clever idea in one fell swoop. That's really impressive!"

Peacock was somewhat stunned, but she noticed that although the older sailors around her all had their brows furrowed, they seemed to be pondering the subtlety of the words rather than thinking there was anything wrong with them.

"Let's look at this next section: In this hostage rescue operation, our army communicated efficiently, coordinated effectively, and executed flawlessly, achieving zero errors, zero delays, zero complaints, and zero tolerance. The overall operation was stable and orderly, and we reduced the pace of progress to ensure more solid control over key points, striving to keep the risks within a controllable range."

A group of sailors had already started discussing among themselves, completely ignoring Peacock.

She was completely confused, but what she could understand was that everyone seemed to think Robert's rambling report was pretty good.

Du Juan waved her hand to stop the free discussion: "This report will be distributed to everyone for reading and study after it has been declassified and desensitized, but the contents of the report cannot be leaked before the higher authorities approve it. You may all leave now."

Peacock didn't know whether she should stay or leave with the others. After everyone else had left, Cuckoo gave her a disgruntled look:

"What are you still doing here? Do you really think you wrote this report yourself?"

Peacock shrank her neck. It wasn't that she was afraid of this boss who was as kind as her own aunt; it was just that being caught on the spot was inevitably embarrassing.

"No matter who asks about the report, just keep quiet and don't say a word. I'll handle it. Now you get out!"

The peacock stuck out its tongue and left the cabin, and the cuckoo immediately relayed the report to Lieutenant General Crane.

A full half hour passed before Vice Admiral Tsuru finally called: "Was this written by that Robert De Niro? Has the North Sea gang become so politicized? A report written by a body cleaner is better than 99% of the Navy's civilian staff!"

Du Juan became increasingly suspicious: "This person seems suspicious no matter how you look at him. There must be something wrong with his identity. I think we should put aside the idea of ​​recruiting him into the navy."

Lieutenant General Tsuru laughed heartily and said, "No way! I'm already swamped with work here. Get this kid on the job right away and bring him straight to my office!"

Du Juan was still somewhat hesitant, but Lieutenant General He had nothing to hide from his trusted subordinate: "His background check has been rigorously reviewed. There are no problems in either the North Sea government files or the World Government's secret files. Unless he is a secret agent of the CP department, it is impossible for anyone to forge an identity so perfectly."

Knowing that Dujuan would press for answers, Vice Admiral Tsuru explained directly: "If he really was sent by the CP department, then there's even less to worry about. The Navy and the CP department are parallel power agencies under the World Government. The Navy is responsible for execution, and the CP is responsible for supervision. Aren't there plenty of spies they've planted in the Navy? As long as you have a clear conscience, their people are more useful than the Navy's own."

"Especially this incident, Alpha was right about one thing: if Robert De Niro's identity becomes that of a Marine, then our propaganda will be unhindered. The Marineford War turned the Marine Headquarters into a wasteland, which also caused the public and the World Government to have great doubts about the Navy. Now is a special moment, and any small thing could exacerbate the collapse of the Navy's credibility."

Dujuan also knew that the Navy was now facing a critical moment of survival. Although they had defeated Whitebeard, one of the Four Emperors, in one battle, the destruction of the headquarters, the public execution of the Celestial Dragons, the loss of more than half of the elite Navy, the resignation of the Fleet Admiral, and the defection of the Navy Admiral were all things that were about to crush the Navy. The Navy could not withstand the slightest disturbance.

"I've instructed Peacock to take him away from the main force immediately and head to the G1 branch to see you as soon as possible!"

Lieutenant General He hung up the phone with a smile, but she wasn't as calm as she had told her subordinates. Before meeting Robert, she didn't dare to determine his background based solely on the file. Everything would have to be discussed in person.

Having received clear instructions from her former superior, Du Juan suddenly understood and simply boarded the USS Rocky Harbor herself to announce the Navy's decision to Robert.

"Robert De Niro, although your identity is somewhat sensitive, your choices in this crisis are very much in line with the standards of a naval officer. Are you willing to turn over a new leaf, completely sever ties with your previous life, join the Navy, and contribute to world peace?"

Robert said with a devout look, "To be honest, I couldn't choose my life before, but I've always had a dream of joining the Navy!"

Du Juan was very satisfied with his attitude: "I, Vice Admiral Du Juan of the Navy Headquarters, hereby conscript you into my department in accordance with the wartime conscription regulations. I now order you to proceed to the Navy G1 Branch as quickly as possible and be under the command of Vice Admiral He of the Staff Department!"

Robert immediately gave a standard military salute and, urged by Peacock, boarded a uniquely shaped, sailless, oarless shuttle-shaped boat.

Just as Robert was wondering what kind of naval black technology this was and how it would be powered, Peacock pulled out a whip and lashed it hard against the ship's side:

"Good boy, what a good boy! Run!"

The small boat, like a highly trained K3, immediately began to sail on the sea. The peacock, seemingly still unsatisfied, kept whipping the boat and urging it on impatiently.

"Faster! Faster! Who gave you permission to slow down!"

Robert swallowed hard, wondering if he was developing his Devil Fruit ability in the wrong direction.

How come our respect for scientific rigor is not as high as these perverse developments?

Furthermore, the morale of the Navy is also somewhat worrying; they seem even less like good people than pirates!

The peacock was in a great mood, and while whipping the small boat, it even had the leisure to chat with Robert:

"Do you gangsters also have to summarize and report everything up the chain of command? How come your reports are so well written?"

Luo Ba: I'm from Shandong, so it's normal for me to have prepared for civil service exams for a few years, right?

Industrial transformation is accomplished by relying on the government.

Chapter 1: I'm laying my cards on the table; my target is Kizaru.

G1 is the Navy's bridgehead in the New World. Since the reconstruction of Marineford cannot be completed in a short time, the Navy Headquarters was temporarily moved here.

Robert had been to the Marine G1 branch before. Back then, he had crossed the Red Line alone to deliver a message to the Whitebeard Pirates and had been sitting alone on the rocks outside the branch for a long time. But this was his first time entering G1.

Robert, like a farmer visiting the city, looked around and amused the peacock.

"First time at a naval base?"

Robert looked at her as if he were caring for a mentally challenged child: "Would you believe me if I said it wasn't the first time?"

The peacock laughed heartily: "I believe you, I believe you. I'll believe you even if you say you've been to Marineford."

Robert pretended to be speechless and ignored her, secretly harboring a wicked sense of amusement. He planned to approach Peacock from a low angle when he revealed his true identity and see how she would react.

Since they came ashore with the peacock, and the cuckoo had already informed them of their identities and itinerary, they faced no obstacles in entering the G1 branch.

However, getting to the current naval decision-making center building and meeting with Vice Admiral Tsuru, the chief of staff, is quite troublesome. Even Peacock's own granddaughter has to report up the chain of command and wait for approval before she can pass.

Robert and his men arrived in the morning, but didn't meet Vice Admiral Tsuru, the legendary naval officer, until after 2 p.m., with a lunch break in between.

Lieutenant General Tsuru looked at the tall and imposing Robert with a smile, seemingly quite satisfied with him:

"So, I heard you're really keen to join the Navy. Do you have any advice for your first time at a naval base?"

Robert considered himself to be quite adept at emotional intelligence, so he wouldn't actually offer any criticism at a time like this. Instead, he quickly smiled and praised the G1 branch for its strict discipline.

Lieutenant General Crane kindly stepped forward and patted Robert's arm. When this old lady was young, she was over two meters tall, taller than Robert's current height of 1.9 meters. However, she had shrunk considerably in her old age.

After being slapped by Vice Admiral Tsuru, Robert's usually eloquent tongue suddenly changed its tone: "But the Navy's efficiency is really low. We arrived early this morning, and it took us all morning just to get signatures and stamps. At lunchtime, everyone stopped working, and we only just got to see you now. If the pirates invaded, wouldn't they have wiped you out and your soldiers would still be looking for someone to stamp their weapon requisition forms?"

Robert was shocked. How had he fallen for this trap and unknowingly revealed so much of his inner thoughts?

Thankfully, he only complained about the navy's inefficiency. If he had revealed his identity and plans, all his hard work in infiltrating the navy would have been for nothing, and he would have been just a tourist.

Vice Admiral Tsuru laughed heartily: "That's your true thought, young man. Welcome to the Navy. If you feel there's anything you can't do right, I hope you can improve it in your generation."

Robert looked embarrassed, while Peacock chuckled and reminded him, "This is my grandmother's Devil Fruit ability. The Wash Fruit can wash away certain emotions or abilities. Just now, my grandmother probably washed away your ability to lie."

Robert's vigilance rose to another level. He had been having too much of a smooth time lately. Since the Marineford War, even when facing a master like Redfield, he hadn't suffered any major losses. He had been excessively lazy.

Now that I am deep behind enemy lines, I must always remember the struggle experiences of revolutionary predecessors such as Yu Zecheng, Zheng Yaoxian, and Xu Zhongyi in order to make my undercover work bigger and stronger.

Lieutenant General He slapped his forehead: "Oh dear, I forgot about your appointment. Du Juan only temporarily conscripted you under wartime regulations. I actually have a better policy."

Robert quickly stood up straight, waiting for Lieutenant General Crane to assign him his duties.

"As you've probably heard, our navy just fought a major battle. Although the results were remarkable, the losses were also extremely heavy. Not to mention the loss of top-level combat power, even the elite mid-level navy suffered heavy casualties. Therefore, the General Staff and the Command have been considering launching a large-scale recruitment drive around the world."

Robert was afraid that Lieutenant General Crane would hit him again, so he kept his eyes down and his mind completely blank, listening quietly to what Lieutenant General Crane had to say.

"This global conscription is a bold attempt by the Navy, offering positions open to the public with the highest possible promotion to admiral. You're a strong fighter, and I didn't expect you to be so good at handling official documents as well. So I can give you two options."

Robert nodded solemnly, and Lieutenant General Tsuru held up one finger:

"First, you will stay by my side and be responsible for some document sorting and distribution work. Although it is a civilian position, I can directly grant you the rank of naval captain."

"Second, once the new admiral is recruited, you can start as a petty officer under him. With your combat skills and temperament, I believe you can rise quickly through your combat achievements."

Robert didn't hesitate at all: "Personally, I still prefer to go to the front line of combat. After all, the purpose of joining the Navy is to protect the people. Staying in the safe rear is not the destiny of us young people."

Vice Admiral Tsuru was quite impressed with Robert, after all, the temptation of becoming a naval captain directly was not something an ordinary person could refuse.

"However, I'd like to stay by your side for now to familiarize myself with naval affairs, and then transfer to the front lines later..."

Peacock chuckled: "You really don't want to suffer any loss at all. You want real power and shortcuts at the same time. There's no such thing as a free lunch."

Robert knew she had misunderstood; he wasn't eyeing the rank of naval captain. "That's not what I meant. I can start as a petty officer in the General Staff. It's just that who knows what kind of temperament a naval admiral who's recruited through global conscription might have? If his ideals of justice don't align with mine, I might turn against my superiors."

Lieutenant General Tsuru, being quite astute, asked with a smile, "From what you're saying, you wouldn't object if you were assigned to the command of one of the existing generals?"

Robert looked at him strangely: "Someone? Isn't the Navy only left with that one now?"

Vice Admiral Tsuru laughed heartily: "I'm really getting senile. It seems all that's left is that lazy guy Kizaru. What, would you be willing to serve under Kizaru?"

Robert laughed and said, "Why wouldn't I be willing? Admiral Kizaru may seem lazy, but he actually has his own principles when it comes to justice. On the contrary, if I were to go to Akainu's side, I would definitely refuse. I would never agree with his arbitrary sense of justice."

A flash of light, and Kizaru's figure suddenly appeared on the sofa in Vice Admiral Tsuru's office.

"Finally, someone agrees with my sense of justice, Grandma Crane. Is this the newcomer you mentioned who's so good at giving presentations?"

“You know me, the thing I find most difficult is writing action reports, and it’s rare that he also agrees with my concept of justice.”

"Could you part with him and make him my adjutant?"

Chapter 2 You Are My Real Mother

If we're talking about who was the most competent admiral among the original three admirals, then Kizaru is definitely the one who comes out on top of everyone else.

Whether it's Aokiji or Akainu, although their ways of doing things are completely opposite, they are at least much more qualified than Kizaru, who is always late for work and leaves early for work.

However, from another perspective, if the Navy were to vote on whose subordinate they would prefer to be, the combined votes for Aokiji and Akainu would probably be less than a fraction of Kizaru's.

If a boss slacks off, subordinates will inevitably have to take over some of the boss's work. However, if the boss continues to slack off, and even more so, the total workload for subordinates will inevitably be far less than that of those who work diligently and assiduously as their bosses.

Grandma Crane certainly didn't want to let Robert go. She had just recruited him today and planned to keep him by her side to observe him carefully.

"This kid just joined the Navy and is a promising talent. If he follows you, he might pick up some bad habits and become undisciplined. Don't think about poisoning the future of the Navy."

Vice Admiral Tsuru's words weren't meant to elevate Kizaru, but rather to elevate Robert.

If the Chief of the Navy calls him the future of the Navy, and he still insists on following Kizaru without knowing his place, then it would be a bit too deliberate.

So Robert could only smile wryly and remain silent, but Kizaru didn't care about such a lukewarm condemnation.