One Piece: Initially tricked into joining the Marines by Garp

Chapter 77 Aokiji's Proposal

The next day, early in the morning!

Naval Conference Room!

At this moment, many naval commanders had gathered in the main conference room, including the three admirals, Sengoku, Garp, Tsuru, and others...

Sengoku sat in the main seat, tapped the table, and cleared his throat. "Alright, now that everyone is here, let's officially begin our meeting!"

"The main topic of today's meeting is Luo Xia's promotion to lieutenant general!"

"Everyone is welcome to speak freely and express any opinions you may have!"

As soon as Zhan Guo finished speaking, the previously quiet conference room instantly became noisy.

Dozens of naval officers divided into several groups and began to discuss the matter.

Sitting next to Sengoku, Garp glanced at him and said casually, "Sengoku, you promised that kid Rorschach yesterday, and today you're having everyone hold a meeting to discuss it!"

"You bastard Garp, don't you know the promotion requirements for our Navy?"

"Military achievements and strength are both indispensable, but we've already made our statements yesterday, so we can only do our best..."

Zhan Guo sighed. He never expected that his casual remark yesterday would actually come true for that brat Luo Xia.

This kid actually defeated Fire Mountain. What surprised him even more was that this brat had awakened Conqueror's Haki, a power that only one in a million people can awaken, just like him.

Zhan Guo stroked his goatee and sighed inwardly, "How strange! How come I never noticed this kid had such talent before!"

As time passed, the naval officers who had been engaged in heated discussions gradually quieted down.

At this moment, a mole wearing a purple striped suit stood up and said seriously, "Reporting to Marshal Sengoku, I think that since Brigadier General Luo Xia has the strength to defeat Lieutenant General Huoshaoshan, he must possess combat power of at least a lieutenant general."

“Currently, our navy lacks high-end combat capabilities, and Luo Xia’s strength has been witnessed by so many people, so I think it is appropriate to promote Luo Xia to vice admiral.”

"After all... battle merits can be earned again later!"

After a serious speech, the mole sat down.

Sengoku nodded, about to speak, when he was interrupted by a lieutenant general whose upper half of his face was covered by a mask.

This man was exceptionally robust and exuded a powerful aura; he was none other than Lieutenant General Bastey.

"Reporting to Fleet Admiral Sengoku, I believe that Commodore Rorschach's achievements are not yet sufficient for promotion to Vice Admiral. Although his strength is there, the Navy's promotion system cannot be broken because of him alone!"

As soon as Bastiyo sat down, Gion stood up and said seriously, "Our navy relies on strength. So, according to your logic, if someone with the combat strength of an admiral joins our navy, shouldn't they start as a recruit?"

"you……!"

"I'm not talking to you!"

Regarding Luo Xia's promotion to lieutenant general, Gion didn't want anyone to stop him, nor did he want anyone to refute Luo Xia's efforts.

So Bastieu was the first to disagree, and Gion was even less polite, directly retorting.

It's said that men can't out-argue women, but if Luo Xia saw this scene, he would definitely get a thumbs up from Zhiyuan.

After Gion's speech, many generals who were originally going to speak became afraid to speak.

A long silence fell over the conference room, and no one dared to speak for a long time.

This is the first time in all the times I've opened this memory channel that it's been so quiet.

Sengoku cleared his throat and turned his gaze to Aokiji not far away, asking, "Aokiji, Luo Xia is your subordinate, what do you think?"

After a moment of contemplation, Aokiji calmly said, "I think he can be promoted to lieutenant general."

"Of course, we're not discussing whether he lacks military achievements right now."

"That's easy to solve!"

Sengoku asked doubtfully, "Are you suggesting I send him all over the sea to catch pirates?"

"The pirates on the Grand Line aren't enough to earn him any battle merits!"

Aokiji smiled and shook his head.

At the same time, all the naval commanders stared intently at Aokiji, waiting to hear what he would say.

"It's simple, just send him to the New World."

"The new world is great for training people and can accelerate his growth, greatly increasing his strength!"

Upon hearing Aokiji's words, almost all the naval officers fell silent, their expressions turning strange.

What is the New World?

The New World is currently occupied by the Four Emperors!

You cold-blooded guy actually want to send such a promising subordinate to the New World to capture pirates? Are you sending him to his death?

Aokiji was well aware of what everyone was thinking, and continued, "In fact, if it weren't for the Fire Mountain incident, I probably would have wanted to throw him into the New World after a while."

"This is also part of my training for him!"

Sengoku remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking, "Kizaru, Akainu, what do you two think?"

"Hmph, Luo Xia is definitely strong enough to be promoted to lieutenant general. I think he should be promoted, and you said it yourself!"

"That's right, that's right, Sengoku-san, Rorschach is a little monster, with all sorts of abilities, I agree!"

Now everyone was even more speechless. With the three generals agreeing, what reason did these lowly lieutenant generals have to object?

Even if it exists, it can't be said out loud. Didn't you see the attitude of the three generals towards Rorschach?

Sengoku tapped the table, took a deep breath, and slowly said, "The minority must obey the majority. Since most people here support this, from today onwards, Rorschach will officially become a vice admiral."

"This is also the youngest vice admiral in our navy!"

"An eighteen-year-old vice admiral, his future is promising!" Sengoku said with a smile.

"However, Aokiji's suggestion needs to be carefully considered. Rorschach is not just our Vice Admiral; his value far exceeds that of a Navy Admiral!"

"We still need to respect Rorschach's opinion!"

After finishing his speech, Zhan Guo stood up, tapped the table, and said, "Then, today's meeting is adjourned!"

As the meeting ended, all the naval officers walked out the door in a sparse manner.

After an unknown amount of time, only Aokiji, Sengoku Garp, and Tsuru remained in the conference room.

Zhan Guo chuckled and said, "Tell me, what are your thoughts?"

"It's nothing, it's just that the New World G_5 branch is short of a base leader and they want Rorschach to go and discipline them."

"And Rorschach is the least like a Marine among Marines, followed by Smoker."

"However, Smoker's current strength is not enough to go to the New World; it will take at least some more time."

“Right now, Rorschach has reached the required level in terms of both strength and rank, and his personality is sufficient to discipline the navy. He is the perfect candidate.”

Sengoku nodded in agreement, saying, "That's true, but Luo Xia has another identity as well."

"Our navy's combined arms division!"

"The world government comes to buy his stuff every now and then!"