One Piece: I Start with a Married Woman, I Am the Evil Admiral!

Chapter 44 Promotion to Brigadier General

Crocodile paused for a moment upon hearing this, then said, "I need his true information. After I've dealt with those guys, I'll go and meet them myself. Mr. 1 and the others can't have died in vain..."

Of course, there's one more thing he didn't mention.

Apart from the time he suffered at Whitebeard's hands, he had never suffered such a great loss before.

This debt must be settled.

However, those guys from the Holy Land were the real culprits. Therefore, he clearly distinguished between who was in charge and who was not.

Robin nodded: "I understand, this is how to make the arrangements."

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In the naval admiral's office, Sengoku's eyes narrowed.

"You mean there's another force in the first half of the Grand Line?" He asked, somewhat astonished, as he connected to Smoker's call.

Smoker nodded: "Yes!"

Sengoku raised an eyebrow slightly: "Three Devil Fruit users in one move. It seems we need to investigate this thoroughly."

Then, as if remembering something, he pressed on, "And what about that Enni you mentioned? Not only has he mastered the Six Powers, but he has also awakened Armament Haki and Observation Haki, and his swordsmanship has even reached the level of a Sword Master?"

Smoker: "Yes! And from what I've seen of him during his time in the East Blue, although he's a womanizer, he's generally alright. Most importantly, he's very capable and decisive."

In a short period of time, they sorted out all the pirates in the East China Sea. Even the somewhat sensitive-looking Arlong was dealt with.

Currently, in the entire East China Sea, there are only one or two people with a bounty exceeding ten million. Even the legendary Hundred-Act Locke, who had been feigning death and hiding for so many years, was unearthed by him.

The shrewd man from the Warring States period listened to Smoker's incessant recounting of Aini's achievements, his eyes narrowing slightly: "You want me to win him over?"

Smoker nodded: "Young, exceptionally talented, daring... most importantly, he values ​​civilians highly. Honestly, aside from his womanizing, he's really suited to be an outstanding naval officer."

He then recounted his conversation with Gack.

Sengoku's lips curled up slightly: "What do you mean by being an excellent naval officer! You're practically saying it outright, it's perfect for their dove faction."

Are you lustful?

The Warring States period was only slightly dissatisfied, but if it was just lust, it wasn't unacceptable.

After all, someone as righteous as Akainu could rise to the rank of Marine Admiral. He's the kind of person who, when he gets ruthless, will kill even his colleagues and civilians.

In comparison, what's wrong with being lecherous?

None of these are serious problems.

The only concern was Aini's identity. After all, she had the backing of a holy site.

At this moment, Lieutenant General Tsuru said, "The five people in the Holy Land are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with us. Perhaps this is a good opportunity."

Zhan Guo's eyes suddenly lit up: "You want to use his Holy Land background to ease the tension between us and the five Holy Land figures?"

Lieutenant General Crane: "Why not? After all, your initiative to promote people with Holy Land backgrounds is seen by those five as a form of submission."

This kid's style is almost identical to ours. Even if we give him a more important role, there shouldn't be any major problems.

It's practically the perfect lubricant between us and the Holy Land!

As for being lustful... that's not a big problem.

There are plenty of nobles and powerful people in this world who have many women. Even among the high-ranking military officers, there are quite a few who have several women.

As long as you don't make any major mistakes in your overall perspective, it's not a big problem.

Upon hearing this, Zhan Guo nodded and murmured, "That makes sense. As long as we don't make any mistakes in our overall perspective, it's not a big problem."

He then said to Smoker, "Then get ready!"

"Prepare what?" Smoker asked, somewhat puzzled.

Warring States Period: "Haven't you had enough of staying in the East Sea?"

Smoker was taken aback at first, then realized what he meant and was overjoyed: "Enough, enough... Hahaha!"

Sengoku period: "Get back to headquarters."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

Lieutenant General Tsuru couldn't help but laugh: "Finally, you're willing to let him return to headquarters?"

Sengoku laughed too: "This kid, he even knows how to recruit people for us now. He's become more sensible and isn't the reckless kid he used to be. It's time to let him go to the New World to gain some experience! After all, as a Logia-type Devil Fruit user, he's destined to be a pillar of the Navy in the future."

Lieutenant General Tsuru: "So you want to put Aini in Smoker's headquarters position?"

Warring States: "Since we want to win them over, we must offer substantial rewards. Besides, this will make us seem even more sincere in the eyes of the five leaders of the Holy Land."

Lieutenant General He raised an eyebrow: "That position is the lowest rank of colonel."

Sengoku: "Then let him be promoted two ranks. Anyway, he caused quite a stir on Whiskey Hill yesterday. Add to that the evil dragon of the East Blue and the suppression of all East Blue pirates. That's enough..."

"Whiskey Hill?" Lieutenant General Tsuru looked surprised, clearly unaware of the name.

Sengoku: "This kid really showed off, not only wiping out all the bounty hunters on Whiskey Hill, but also killing and capturing several Devil Fruit users. Some of them had bounties of over ten million, with the highest bounty reaching 7200 million Berries."

"Oh?"

Lieutenant General Tsuru was quite surprised: "So it seems that his strength is at least that of a major general, or even a lieutenant general. No wonder Smoker said that he might not be his match."

Then he changed the subject: "But that would be a bit too low a rank for a colonel! How about we make an exception and promote him three ranks... to brigadier general? What do you think?"

Sengoku: "Brigadier General? That's enough... But he wasn't promoted from lieutenant to major for very long. To be promoted three ranks again... I'm afraid some people will be dissatisfied."

Lieutenant General Tsuru's lips curled slightly upward: "Not convinced? If you're so capable, then make so many military achievements in such a short time!"

At this point, his tone turned cold: "The military achievements are right here, who can disagree? Who dares to disagree? Besides, anyone with a brain understands why we are doing this."

Upon hearing this, Sengoku considered for a moment, then finally nodded: "Then, as you said, Aini will be promoted three ranks to Brigadier General and appointed Governor of the East Blue; his subordinate, Lina, will be promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and appointed Adjutant; Roronoa Zoro will be promoted to Major and appointed East Blue Swordsmanship Instructor; and Akin will be promoted to Major and appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Loguetown Base in the East Blue, responsible for the defense of Loguetown. As for the position of the former East Blue Inspector General, let the Holy Land decide for themselves!"

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“Brubru….”

Another day passed, and Aini was leisurely sunbathing on the deck. Suddenly, the Den Den Mushi in his arms rang.

Aini was somewhat surprised, thinking to herself, "Could it be that something has happened to Dad again?"

As expected, Burns' excited voice came from the other end of the phone after the call connected: "You did a great job, kid!"

Aini raised an eyebrow: "The news about Whiskey Hill has reached the Holy Land so quickly?"

"Hahaha...."

Burns burst into laughter: "More than that! Because of your outstanding performance, Fleet Admiral Sengoku has promoted you three ranks without any prior promotion. Furthermore, he has appointed you as the Governor-General of the East China Sea, in charge of all affairs in the East China Sea from now on."

Now, you are the Brigadier General Governor of the East China Sea.

This time, you really made your father proud! Even the Celestial Dragons asked me about you.