Crane, the Chief of Staff, was in her forties. Due to the heavy workload of the staff department, coupled with Zefa and Garp's "resignations," she effectively served as part of the Navy Headquarters Admiral's administrative functions. Under this strain, her long hair had turned gray.

She stared blankly at the two figures before her, warring with each other – Sengoku gritting his teeth and Zefa wrestling him to the ground. She rubbed her temples in pain.

What are the two of you quarreling about again?

It's just that because I was late finishing the Staff Department's intelligence filing by a few minutes, these two idiots started fighting?

Zefa and Sengoku glanced simultaneously at the Crane, then resumed their fight.

Panting heavily, his old face flushed red, his military uniform torn and disheveled.

"Don't pull me, Xiaohui! Today I'm going to beat this fellow to the ground!"

"Little Crane, you're just in time! Just stand there and watch with your eyes wide open. I'm about to blow Warring States' glasses off and roast his goat for dinner!"

"Damn it!! Zefa!! Don't touch my goat!! Or I'll make you pay!"

"Haha, are you afraid now? You can leave your goats alone, but Darren must become my lieutenant!"

"That's absolutely not okay! Besides, Zefa, Darren is a rotten person with a terrible reputation. Don't you hate those corrupt Marine scum the most?"

"Who said that!? This shows he has a lot of room for improvement! Besides, who doesn't have flaws when they're in the Navy!?"

“You are shameless!!”

"Damn it! Darren is mine anyway!"

"No, it's mine!"

"Polusalino is yours!!"

A few black lines instantly appeared on He Crane's brow.

After hearing a few pointless pieces of trash talk from them, she finally figured out what these two old geezers were arguing about.

It turns out it was to fight over that young hotshot they wanted as their deputy.

But that's normal.

a political genius who brought order to the Beihai Sea and established the Beihai Fleet;

Possessing a talent that is no less than that of Sakaski's, the "monster";

He was able to make Roger eat dirt in their first encounter, and he's also an Awakening user with overwhelming Conqueror's Haki...

Anyone possessing any of the above qualities is a prized target for any power, let alone "King of the North Sea," Rogers Darren, who possesses all of these traits uniquely.

Thinking of this, General He shook his head at Ze Fa and the two warring states who were still entangled with the rogue like a couple of brats. He sighed, "Humph."

"I said, arguing here won't do any good. Captain just told me recently that after Darren graduates from officer training, he's to join his ranks as his second-in-command."

He farted!

He thought so!

Zhan Guo and Ze Fa simultaneously stopped their actions, both excitedly exclaiming.

The Crane Staff Officer clasped his hands across his chest, a half-smile playing on his lips as he said:

"Coca-Cola's reasoning is very convincing."

First, Darren awakened the Overlord's Color Haki, and coupled with his powerful physique, he should be led and taught by Garp.

“Secondly, since the Rocks Pirates disbanded, Roger’s crew has become our Navy’s top priority… Darren has already faced Gol D. Roger’s strength and engaged him in a brief duel… When he graduates, letting him participate in the operation to eradicate Roger’s pirates is reasonable.”

Hearing He Crane's well-reasoned analysis, both Sengoku and Zefa's hearts sank with a dreadful thought.

Indeed, if it were Ka Pu who opened his mouth and asked for something, I'm afraid that the two of them wouldn't be able to compete with him, both in terms of reason and emotion.

Even if it was brought to the attention of the old man with empty eyes, he would likely still agree to Kapu's request in the end.

Then so be it…

During the Warring States period, Zhan Guo and Ze Fa exchanged a knowing glance.

"Ahem... I think arguing here is pointless."

During the Warring States Period, Zhan Guo carefully straightened Ze Fa's messy collar and said in a serious tone.

"Well, I agree."

Seifa nodded deeply in agreement, warmly helping Sengoku put on the general's cloak.

As high-ranking naval officers, we're not dictators... The righteous seagull symbolizes freedom and peace. As for where Darren ends up and who he chooses to serve as his second-in-command, that's for him to decide.

"That's right, we still need to respect his personal opinion."

During the Warring States period, Zhan Guo embraced Ze Fa's shoulders.

Two people smiled at each other, their eyes meeting in a silent understanding.

The crane general rolled his eyes at the sight.

With his understanding of Ze Fa and Sengoku, he instantly guessed what these two scoundrels were thinking.

What about the others?

She was too lazy to bother, glanced at the empty conference room, and frowned as she spoke.

The moment the words left his lips, a flustered figure hurried into the room.

That is the administrative officer who was just yelled at by Warring States.

"Reports, reporting the Warring States Generals..."

He gasped for breath, his words coming out in short, uneven gasps.

"Have you found them?"

The face of the Warring States once again darkened.

The administrator took a deep breath and stammered:

"Found, found…"

"Among those who were supposed to attend the meeting, Major General Dograget, Rear Admiral Polusalino, Rear Admiral Sakaski... and even Lieutenant General Kapu, were all in the same place."

"Are they all in the same place?"

During the Warring States period, both eyebrows were furrowed. Didn't these guys run to the same place for a meeting?

What do they want to do?!

"Yes, a great general of the Warring States period."

The administrative officer carefully observed the expression of Zhanguo, weighing his words before speaking:

They are all at the military hospital.

"Hospital, what are they doing at the hospital, did someone get hurt?"

During the Warring States period, a witty remark slipped out of his mouth, and suddenly his face paled.

"The Warring States period?"

Zefa noticed Sengoku's expression and asked a question.

The Warring States gritted his teeth:

Damn, Darren got badly injured fighting Roger and is now in a coma at the military hospital!

Ze Fa was taken aback, and then as if he had realized something, his face also changed.

They looked at each other, both seeing the astonishment in each other's eyes.

Both of their minds were stunned.

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Ultimately, the decision of who to serve as a deputy is still up to Darren personally. Therefore, his relationship and rapport with someone are naturally important factors in making this decision.

"What a sneaky bastard, that Kaph!! He just skipped the meeting and went straight to the hospital!"

"The Warring States gritted their teeth and said."

Ze Fa was also indignant, clenching his fists.

Without any hesitation, the two of them rushed out of the conference room.

"Where are you going? Are you not having a meeting?"

The crane staff officer looked at their backs and asked in confusion.

The footsteps of the Warring States period did not hesitate for a moment, and he threw back without looking:

"Go to the hospital!"

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