Infinite Begins with Giants

Chapter 1037 The green pheasant leaves, the shining tower of the end

In public places, important people must pay attention to manners and demeanor.

Therefore, in the face of the reporters' making things difficult and all kinds of sharp questions, Akainu, Sengoku and others remained serious and patiently answered their questions.

Although in their hearts, they all wished to punch the heads of these reporters...

For the sake of newspaper sales and topicality, sometimes reporters don't give face to those big shots.

In particular, the reporters from the World Economic News Agency have the strongest combat effectiveness. When faced with controversial issues, all of them are super general-level powerhouses, and they drop sharp and spicy questions one by one, making Akainu, Sengoku and others feel very uncomfortable. Some were overwhelmed and almost couldn't get down from the stage.

Perhaps seeing that something was wrong with the atmosphere at the scene, a rather shrewd government official said loudly:
"Quiet! This is the end of the questioning session. Please move to the restaurant on the second floor to enjoy the dinner."

Something unexpected happened, and the one-hour question-and-answer session with reporters ended in less than half an hour.

The reporters were a little dissatisfied, but they didn't make trouble. Asking questions is a question. If you are too uninterested, you will be kicked out.

And the food still needs to be just right...

The reporters put away their cameras, phones, paper and pens, and walked to the restaurant on the second floor.

The crowd around him finally dispersed, and Akainu breathed a sigh of relief.

The feeling of being impatient but still trying to squeeze out a smile to deal with the reporters who swarmed up like flies was a very bad experience.

Everyone came to the second floor, which was a huge banquet hall with white marble walls.

Red drapes, shiny intarsia floors, tables lined with gold columns, and white tablecloths gleaming with china, silver, and glass.

Long tables were placed from one end of the hall to the other, and the tables were filled with sumptuous dishes and wines. Several resplendent chandeliers hung from the high ceiling, shining brightly, and there were gorgeously decorated lamps shining on the walls.

The banquet started, and there were many cups and cups, and it was very lively. Graceful ladies, decent gentlemen, well-dressed nobles and celebrities, and all the bigwigs of the upper class appeared on the stage one by one.

In this world, the Admiral of the Navy wields unparalleled power and influence.

This can be reflected in the quality of the guests. There are thousands of people in the banquet hall, and none of them is white. They are all senior navy generals, high-ranking government officials, members of the royal family and powerful ministers from the major alliance countries, famous writers, wealthy merchants, or world-class people. The Alluring Diva and other characters.

This is a grand occasion that occurred when the government did not vigorously manage it.

After all, it has only been three or four days since the duel between Aokiji and Akainu ended. After the news was released, because of the rush of time, many people were too late to arrive, otherwise it would be even more lively.

As the new Marshal, Mr. Sakaski was naturally the most eye-catching focus at the banquet. His colleagues in the navy, government officials, nobles from allied countries, and celebrities from all walks of life surrounded him to chat, congratulate him, and toast frequently.

Rao has the monster physique of Marshal Sakalski, his cheeks are flushed and his head is a little dizzy. One can imagine the enthusiasm of the people.

He swears that he has never drank so much wine in his life, until he feels like throwing up...

On the dance floor of the banquet hall, Hina held a glass of champagne, and faced the men who kept coming up to show her courteousness, her expression was a little embarrassed.

It's not fear, but impatience, wanting to walk away, but afraid of being rude.

It took her a lot of effort to get rid of the crowd and hide in the corner of the restaurant.

Smoker is right here, shaking his red wine glass, enjoying himself alone, out of tune with the people around him.

"It's so annoying, I swear, I will never attend this kind of banquet again unless necessary." Hina stretched out her hand to straighten her bangs, and couldn't help complaining.

"Don't be so formal."

Smoker took a sip of his wine, glanced at her, and praised, "You are really beautiful today, naturally many men want to dance with you."

To attend the banquet, she dressed up tonight. She wore a black evening dress with a backless back, highlighting her fiery figure like a devil. Under the knee-length skirt, a pair of beautiful legs with smooth skin like jade glowed like ivory under the light luster.

Not only is she in good shape, but also her appearance is impeccable. She has clear and bright pupils, curved willow eyebrows, long eyelashes trembling slightly, her fair and flawless skin reveals a touch of pink, and her lips are as thin as rose petals Delicate and tender.

Beautiful, sexy, graceful...

Heishan Hina, a perfect royal sister, has the kind of gallant and heroic attitude of a female admiral, which is not possessed by ordinary women.

Beauty + soldier + uniform, triple attribute, it is very easy to arouse the desire to conquer the old women, no wonder the men at the scene are like hungry wolves, circling her to show courteousness.

At the beginning, Ren had a lust for Taotu, the reason is the same, it's just XP.

Hina leaned against the wall, gave the smoker a white look, and muttered:
"Really, then why don't you invite me to a dance?"

It's quite an obvious hint. It can be seen that the girl has a good impression of the smoker.

Unfortunately, Smoker was very puzzled, and said coldly: "I don't know how to dance, it's a waste of time."

Hina: "..."

(￢_￢;), you deserve to be single at the age of 34.

It's cold.

Smoker didn't realize it, and said, "Where is Kate, why didn't you see her?"

"Run early."

Hina crossed her arms and said, "As soon as the award ceremony was over, she slipped away quietly, have you forgotten how many men would harass her on such occasions.

I remember last time, I accompanied her to the birthday party of Marshal Steel Bone Kong, during which five men proposed to her. "

Smoker: "..."

There are indeed too many people who want to think of the daughter of God. Kate is already beautiful, magnificent, and possesses incredible power...

Not to mention those ordinary nobles, it is said that most of the 19 Celestial Dragon families living in the holy land Mariejoa have requested marriage with her.

Even Wu Laoxing personally proposed marriage, it seems that it was more than once or twice.

They tried to tie the goddess' daughter to the government's station car by means of marriage.

When a female university is married, it's not that the goddess has no emotions and desires. If it succeeds, the government will make a lot of money.

Moreover, the world government is also very curious, whether the offspring of the daughter of God will inherit the special power of the mother...

The banquet was still going on, and even one of the five old stars came. He had a drink with Mr. Sakaski, which flattered the other party a little.

Then, Wu Laoxing with the mustache ignored anyone, went straight to the corner, and asked:
"Major General Hina, where is Kate?"

"what……"

Hina, who was chatting with the smoker, was startled, as if she didn't expect Wulaoxing to come to her, so she stood up straight and respectfully said, "She's gone."

"Go away..."

Wu Laoxing with mustache frowned, and left without saying anything.

At the same time, several handsome young men followed behind the old man and left.

Only Rina and Smoker were left standing in place, looking at each other.

After a moment of silence, Hina stretched out her hand and lightly poked the smoker on the shoulder, and muttered softly, "He is trying to introduce someone to Kate."

Smoker: "..."

As expected of a daughter of a god, the five old stars all want to be a matchmaker.

He whispered: "Those guys seem to be Tianlong people."

Those young people just now seemed humble and polite, and they didn't wear that ridiculous bubble headgear, but they couldn't hide their arrogance at all, especially their eyes. When they looked at him, it was like looking at ants on the ground. Same……

Hina muttered: "These people really don't miss any chance, no wonder Kate will sneak away early every time."

In fact, Bailong seldom comes to Marie Gioia, just because he doesn't want to get entangled with those Tianlong people. This time Akainu was promoted to the marshal, it was rare for her to attend a banquet. As a result...

Smoker was silent.

It is worthy of the power of "God", and the degree of coveting it is unimaginable.

Especially recently, Bailong's power seems to have fully matured, and the government is almost doing everything possible to retain her power in various ways.

Marriage and beauty tricks are just one of them.

Smoker came to the window sill, not far away, he could see the towering tower in the depths of Pangu City, the tower was still under construction, it was just a skeleton, but the brilliant light of the tower slightly illuminated the stars. Above the tower was a velvety blue night sky.

It is unknown what kind of material this tower is built with. The foundation stone and skeleton flow with a touch of gold, which is unimaginably magnificent, holy, and majestic, as if it came from the holy land of heaven.

Smoker looked at the eternally shining Holy Tower of End, standing under the night sky, and couldn't help but gasped.

For some reason, in his heart, he didn't really hope that the World Government could fully obtain the power of the Goddess.

The power of gods should be higher than the kingdom of heaven, and should not interfere with the world at will...

Smoker's eyes flickered, and he asked inadvertently, "Do you think Kate will agree to marry the world's nobles one day?"

Hina shook her head resolutely and said, "It's absolutely impossible!"

"Oh why?"

"It's hard to explain, but as a woman, I can sometimes feel that she already has someone in her heart and can't tolerate other men at all."

Saying that, Hina cast a faint glance at the smoker.

Smoker: "..."

Come on, he's really not that stupid, it's just that he doesn't plan to think about starting a family at all for the time being.

"follow me."

Smoker got the answer he wanted, stubbed out his cigarette, and walked towards the east side of the hall.

"what?"

"Please dance."

"..."

Hina raised the corner of her mouth and followed.

Hmph, at least she didn't let her make up for nothing.

.........

At ten o'clock in the evening, the luxurious banquet gradually came to an end.

Marshal Sakalski blushed and felt dizzy. He didn't know how much alcohol he had been given in the past two hours, and Iron Man was about to pass out.

Very puzzled, he ignored the ominous glances of several sexy and hot ladies and courtesans, and he was going to go back to rest.

A voice from a world government official sounded next to him:
"Marshal Sakaski, wait a minute, the Five Old Stars summoned you to discuss matters."

"Understood, I'll go right away."

Akainu shook his head vigorously to dispel the drunkenness, and nodded.

As he spoke, he straightened the marshal's epaulets he had just put on, tidied his clothes briefly, and followed the communications officer out of the banquet hall, heading towards the House of Power deep in the Holy Land.

Along the way, we passed the Tower of End, which was under construction. The whole body was pure white, and the surface was bathed in golden light. It seemed to be a sacred tower that could stand forever until the end of time. Akainu couldn't help but be amazed.

What kind of creation is this, uncanny workmanship...

Even at night, there are many workers busy under the tower, carrying all kinds of boxes in full swing.

However, the aura of these workers is very strange, and all of them have indifferent, cold and heartless eyes.

'People from the CP department...'

Being blown by the cold wind, Akainu sobered up a lot. His eyesight was not bad, and he found that these workers were actually spies.

The world government attaches great importance to this tower. When it was built, it did not hesitate to let killer agents act as coolies, in order to prevent outsiders from knowing the secrets of the Tower of End as much as possible.

"When will this holy tower be completed?" Akainu asked with flickering eyes.

"Master Marshal, how could I know this." The government communications officer who was running errands smiled sarcastically and shook his head again and again.

Don't say you don't know, even if you know he doesn't dare to say it.

Some time ago, Charles Luo Sheng took the slaves and wanted to play around with the Santa, and then he was slapped.

The one who beat him was the head of a certain Tianlong clan...

"Sakaski, I would like to remind you that you'd better not have too much curiosity about Santa."

Akainu didn't say anything, and without a sound, a strange figure appeared in the shadow of a building on the side of the road.

His eyes were cold, his voice contained no emotion, and a deep and terrifying murderous aura circulated in the darkness, like a god of death.

Even looking at the Admiral of the Navy, he seemed to be looking at a dead man.

"..."

Sakaski's pupils contracted slightly.

A terrifying guy, with blood on his hands, a ruthless killing machine, needless to say his strength, he is undoubtedly a top powerhouse.

Knowing that this is the ruthless person in CP0, Akainu didn't say anything, and he didn't want to communicate with these guys. He followed the messenger and continued on, and soon arrived at the house of power where the five old stars were.

Seeing the arrival of Akainu, a five-year-old star who had a birthmark on his forehead and looked exactly like Gorbachev casually exchanged greetings:
"Sakarski, congratulations on your appointment as Marshal."

Before Akainu could answer, another blond five-year-old star who looked exactly like the President of the United States Lincoln said straight to the point:
"We called you here this time because we want to discuss the matter of filling the vacancy of Qibuhai."

Qi Wuhai should have seven, but now, there is only one seedling left.

"Tian Yasha" Doflamingo, the last fig leaf of the Shichibukai system.

In order to change this embarrassing situation, the government has been looking for suitable new candidates. Until today, it has found a few pirates who are willing to take up the position of Shichibukai and possess sufficient strength.

"Seven Wuhai?"

After hearing this topic, Sakaski couldn't help but frown.

Like most navies, he had a very bad impression of Shichibukai.

The sand crocodile tried to steal the country and obtain ancient weapons, but luckily failed.

"Haixia" Jinping, who stabbed the navy in the back during the war, was hopeless.

Hawkeye, doing his own thing, doesn't listen to orders at all, and now he's throwing himself directly at the Lionheart Pirates, flirting with the swordsman Ren.

Doflamingo, the ambitious villain, who knows what he's up to.

The Pirate Empress, an example of raising a tiger to cause trouble, she used Qiwuhai's status as a springboard to become the Five Emperors, which almost made the Qiwuhai system a laughing stock.

Moonlight Moriah, trash...

To sum up, it can be seen that all the members of Qiwuhai under the king are garbage, whether they are careerists, lunatics, traitors, or trash.

Oh, and there is Bartholomew Bear who has become a tool man.

Akainu felt that, as Jinbei used to be, Xiong still had some merits, and the rest were nothing.

Therefore, after taking office as Admiral of the Navy, one of the many reforms he wanted to do was to abolish the Qiwuhai system.

"Yes."

The five old star Gorbachev nodded, and said to Akainu in a deep voice, "We have already found several candidates, White Horse Cavendish, Clown Bucky, Eustace Kidd, and Trafalgar Elgar Law."

"I don't think it's necessary."

Akainu rejected the proposal without hesitation, and said loudly, "The Shichibukai system has been rotten for a long time, and the personnel cannot be assembled for a long time, so it can be abolished."

He feels that the current Qiwuhai system is a bad fishing net.

If you can't catch fish, it's disgusting to put it there, especially there have been examples like the Pirate Queen who shot himself in the foot with a stone, which made him completely lose his appetite for this system.

"Ha ha……"

Hearing Akainu's impassioned voice, the five old star Lincoln sneered, "Sakaski, did I ask your opinion?

We asked you to come here, just to let you obediently carry out the order! "

Akainu: "..."

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Seeing Akainu's stunned, livid face, Lincoln said indifferently:
"Why, Admiral Sakalski, do you think that as an admiral of the navy, you have the right to say no to us?"

"..."

Akainu's face froze. After the new official took office, the positive momentum was directly poured cold water.

He is not a naive person, and at this moment he finally woke up suddenly from the fluttering.

This time Wu Laoxing called him over, probably not to discuss Qiwuhai's affairs at all, but to give him, the new marshal, a blow.

The bald Wu Lao Xing holding the first generation ghost said: "Do you know why we support you as the admiral of the navy?
Because we want the navy to be more efficient, Kuzan is a bit indecisive and his beliefs are not strong enough. We need an admiral with stronger execution capabilities.

But don't think that you are indispensable, for us, it doesn't matter who is the Marshal! "

The rest of the five old stars also spoke one after another.

"Sakalski, your opinion doesn't matter at all!"

"Be obedient and follow orders, this is our first lesson for you!"

"Otherwise, we can also immediately replace Kuzan."

Akainu: "."

The passion and enthusiasm that had been ignited after becoming a marshal completely cooled down in the ruthless face-slapping.

He finally saw his situation clearly.

The Admiral of the Navy is in charge of the entire army, so he is indeed a high position and powerful, but the government controls the military expenditure of the Navy, and the Five Old Stars have the right to appoint and dismiss the admirals of the Navy.

In other words, as long as he doesn't cooperate, he will be completely excluded immediately, and even resigned in despair.

People said it bluntly, it is the same if Kuzan is replaced as a marshal.

"understood."

After thinking about it, even if Sakaski was very angry, he could only temporarily make a helpless compromise.

And it is foreseeable that this is just the beginning, and such compromises will probably become more and more in his future marshal career.

I don't know how long we talked...

Sakaski left the House of Power with a blank expression. The high spirits he had when he came had disappeared, and he returned to his usual serious and taciturn appearance.

On the way back, he met Sengoku who seemed to be waiting for him.

"How about it?"

Standing under the tree, Zhan Guo smiled with emotion, "Isn't it difficult to be a marshal?"

"..."

Akainu didn't speak, and didn't know what to say.

Today, he stood at the forefront of all the navies, and only then did he fully see Wulaoxing's face.

Although he had some mental preparations for this, he still didn't expect that Wu Laoxing's threat and humiliation would come so directly.

Under such circumstances, he immediately understood the many pressures that the Warring States period had endured over the years, and even the dissatisfaction with him for supporting Kuzan dissipated a lot.

Sengoku patted Sakaski on the shoulder lightly, said with a wry smile:

"Admiral of the Navy, in fact, only has two responsibilities, to be obedient and to be a dog, to take the blame and be scolded, as for upholding justice..."

The voice of Zhan Guo paused, became a little serious, and full of sadness and helplessness, said:

"Although it is very difficult, please be patient and do your best! Unfortunately, wearing shackles and dancing with thorns on your back is the situation of every Admiral of the Navy.

Wu Laoxing wants knives, dogs, and slaves, not people. "

"..."

Sakaski was slightly taken aback.

He didn't expect that this old boss, who was usually calm and serious like an old fox, would become so straightforward and outrageous after resigning from office.

Being obedient and being a dog, being blamed for being scolded... This kind of thing would never be said to him before the Warring States Period.

Zhan Guo said a few words, but before he could respond, he turned around and left. His old back and white hair looked a little lonely in the evening wind.

The world only sees the scenery of the Admiral of the Navy, but they don't know what it's like to be a dog.

Watching his boss leave, Akainu put no expression on his face, raised his hand to press the military cap on his head, and walked away steadily.

Today's ups and downs, honors and disgraces, excitement and frustration, have made him grow a lot and become more persevering.

.........

Chambord Islands, naval base.

In the naval family building area, Aokiji packed his luggage, left a letter of resignation on the living room table, put his luggage on his back to avoid the guards, and left the naval base.

He left very low-key, and no one even knew he was leaving today.

Although many people guessed that he might quit the Navy, they did not expect it to be so fast and so simple that he almost left without saying goodbye.

Strictly speaking, Aokiji left without completing the discharge procedures.

As the night fell, he walked alone on the street, from the bustling commercial street to the deserted alley, passing by countless noisy crowds, never looking back, never nostalgic.

He was defeated in the duel, from the hottest marshal candidate to the loser who no one cares about tonight, he did not feel depressed, but became more determined.

The confusion faded from the eyes, and the eyes were as clear and deserted as the lake water in winter.

He left alone, and didn't stop until a gust of wind blew across the ground.

"Why are you here?"

Aokiji tilted his head, looking at the secluded grass on one side.

Silently, a graceful figure with lightly flowing hair appeared there. Under the night, her green and golden pupils were dazzling.

Arturia leaned against the trunk of a mangrove tree, and said with a cold expression: "It's just a matter of applauding, I don't want to be surrounded by people, constantly introducing partners, or proposing marriage."

"Ah la la~"

Aokiji couldn't help laughing, and teased lazily, "It's not surprising, you really look like a goddess to me now.

That is to say, I know that you will not fall in love with me, otherwise, I would be happy to take a bouquet of red roses and woo you in public. "

Today, she is wearing a pure white dress with a black belt tied around her flexible waist, outlining a perfect devil figure with a golden ratio. The chiffon skirt just reaches her knees, revealing a vivid snow-white leg Long legs, elegant and charming, the moon is ashamed.

She casually leaned against the tree, blending into the night, with soft light flowing on her silky hair like a waterfall, and the skirt and cuffs were as green as the moonlight, and they were delicate and delicate flower decorations.

The forest princess, the elf among the flowers, the goddess of the moon...

Who wouldn't want to marry such a woman?

Besides, she really has the power of a god.

Facing Aokiji's ridicule, Artoria crossed her arms and said with a straight face:

"In vain, I still have some regrets because of your departure. If I had known that you were still in such a frivolous manner, I should not have prevented Sakaski from breaking your leg that day."

Aokiji: "..."

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"Ok."

Aokiji scratched his head and said, "Your strength has matured, and you have initially seen the power of the Tower of Ending. The Five Old Stars seem to want you to leave an heir... I guess you will use all kinds of beauty tricks in the future. Don't be fooled."

"You know this?" Arturia raised her eyebrows.

Aokiji spread his hands: "Of course, they also hinted that I can try it before, hehe, maybe they think we have a good relationship in private."

In order to get the blood (children) of the gods, Wulaoxing and the others worked very hard, and they didn't even need moral integrity.

Artoria: "..."

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She said with a cold face: "then they will be disappointed, I have no intention of getting married."

"No other meaning, I would like to ask, then you... don't have any needs?" Aokiji asked, and then immediately put on a defensive posture, as if afraid of being beaten.

He really doesn't mean anything else, people, no matter men or women, will definitely have needs.

I just don't know if the goddess would miss a man...

When Artoria heard this, she gave him a hard look, and said indifferently:
"So what if there is one? I'm not looking for a man, and I have a younger brother I picked up to use, so I don't need to worry about others."

Aokiji: "..."

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"You still have a younger brother?!" He was really startled, with a dazed look on his face.

"Strange? Did I mention that I have no relatives?"

"..."

Aokiji gasped.

Before leaving, I heard this kind of news.

He dared to guarantee that if Wu Laoxing knew about this, he would definitely be shocked.

Qingzhi couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked, "May I ask, who is your younger brother?"

Artoria said coldly: "Since you feel presumptuous, then don't ask."

Aokiji: "..."

I knew she wouldn't say it.

Blocking his curiosity, Artoria asked, "Where are you going next?"

"The new world, to be precise, is the Lionheart Kingdom."

Aokiji said calmly.

"..."

Artoria had a strange look in her eyes, and said, "Oh, good luck."

"...I thought you were going to try to keep me."

"Why keep you? If you leave, the position of general will be even more vacant."

Aokiji: "..."

I'm worried, old man.

The two chatted for a few more words before saying goodbye to each other.

"Goodbye."

"Goodbye."

General Aokiji, no, Ronin Kuzan finally waved to Artoria, left without looking back, and quickly disappeared under the night.

That night, Akazuki was promoted to marshal, and Aokiji left alone.

So far, the era of the three admirals of the navy marked by red dogs, green pheasants and yellow monkeys is over, and a new page of history has quietly opened.

(End of this chapter)