Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

Keep in mind that the enemy killed a Rear Admiral from the Navy Headquarters yesterday...

This news has been relayed back to headquarters, and regardless of the reason, the other party will definitely be put on a bounty.

To become a threatening criminal.

A criminal comes to the naval branch base to collect a bounty for another criminal...

This was the first time he had ever encountered something like this!

After a pause, Smoker ordered Tashigi, "Tashigi, what is the total bounty of the Krieg Pirates? Go and get the equivalent amount in Berries."

If the other party is only after the bounty on the Krieg Pirates, then what is he still hesitating about?

Anyone with a sound mind knows what choice to make.

It's already a blessing that they didn't attack the navy here; don't even think about anything else, they can't afford to mess with this guy!

Tashigi paused for a moment, but didn't hesitate: "Yes, Colonel Smoker!"

What are you all standing there for?

Smoker glanced around at the Navy personnel, who looked on warily as if awaiting his orders, and sternly commanded, "Head to the training grounds immediately. Exclude the injured, and double the training today!"

This is to indicate that the Navy has no intention of taking action against Lockes.

Smoker knew it too.

Even if all the navy combined, they wouldn't be a match for the person before them...

Watching the departing navy, Rocks understood Smoker's thoughts and chuckled, "You're a bit more rational than that rear admiral."

Smoker didn't respond to that, but instead brought up something else: "I have reported what happened yesterday truthfully, including Major General Daritz's unauthorized actions."

"However, I cannot decide other people's judgments."

"I'm just a colonel. I can ignore a major general's orders, but I can't stop him from doing anything."

This refers to what happened yesterday.

He can refuse a major general's order to his face, but he cannot interfere with a major general's actions.

Smoker lit a cigar, took a puff, and then said, "I thought you could get away from him, but I never expected..."

"understand."

Lox didn't care at all.

As a time traveler, he knew the navy's true nature better than anyone else.

This matter will not end well; he will definitely be regarded as a threat, and a bounty will be placed on his head.

Rocks had some understanding of Smoker's character; he was a Marine who still had a sense of "justice" in his heart.

He admired Smoker far more than any particular pink-haired man he didn't want to mention.

The fact that the other person would "speak up" for him is also in line with their personality...

"..."

Smoker was also surprised by Lox's calm reaction.

Are you that easy to talk to?

The other party was clearly not a vicious person, but because of an idiot, they were put on the opposite side of the Navy.

Just thinking about it makes Smoker feel exhausted...

Why are there so many foolish and arrogant high-ranking officers in the Navy?

……

soon.

Tashigi returned with a bank card.

This is a bank card issued by Fields Bank.

Field Bank is the domain of Du Field, the "King of Loans," a figure of immense power in the underworld, and it has branches all over the world.

It is the best place for people from all walks of life to withdraw and deposit money.

For convenience, the Navy always used Field Bank cards to pay the bounty...

"The total bounty of the Krieg Pirates is 23 million Berries, with their captain, 'Admiral' Krieg, having a bounty of 12 million Berries, and combatants..."

Smoker handed the bank card to Lox: "There's a bank in Loguetown. You can go check if the amount is correct."

“You’re different from other naval personnel; I trust you.”

Locke took the bank card, said something, and turned to leave.

Having achieved his goal, he had no desire to linger there.

Another Pele has come in; time to treat yourself to a nice meal!

Watching Rocks leave with an air of nonchalance, Tashigi inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to Smoker: "Colonel Smoker, he..."

"Go and take care of your business. Don't mention this matter again."

Smoker waved his hand, exhaled a puff of smoke, and said calmly, "Go and inform the others that no one is visiting here today!"

"How headquarters handles this matter is beyond our control."

"I understand……"

Tashigi pursed her lips and didn't say anything more.

Back in his office, Smoker lit another cigar and rubbed his temples. "Because of some stupid guy, the Navy is actually going to stand against this monster."

"Just thinking about it gives me a headache..."

The opponent looked young, yet possessed the strength to kill a Marine Rear Admiral…

How terrible will it become in the future?

At least in his mind, the other party was more dreaded than that Logia-type Devil Fruit user who possessed Conqueror's Haki.

The other party was too mysterious; there was no way of knowing where they came from.

The information revealed is too limited; all that is known is the other person's appearance, and nothing else is known!

Chapter 57 Naval Headquarters Meeting!

Marineford, Naval Headquarters.

A meeting is in progress at this time.

In the conference room.

There were more than a dozen people sitting in the two rows of seats on the left and right.

They were all naval admirals clad in the cloak of naval justice...

"I suppose everyone has already seen the details of the Loguetown incident, right?"

The person in charge of presiding over the meeting was Navy Headquarters Lieutenant Commander Brannew. He stood on the stage and looked around at everyone in the room: "Now let's discuss how to handle this matter."

Seeing that no one spoke, Brannew continued, "As a highly experienced rear admiral in the Navy Headquarters, Rear Admiral Daritz's strength is evident to all."

"He was one of the top generals, yet he has now been defeated by a criminal."

"According to the specific intelligence, Major General Dalitz did not hold out against the enemy for long, less than ten minutes!"

"I think everyone should have a certain understanding of what this means."

After a pause, Brannew took a deep breath, his tone becoming serious: "Most importantly, the one who defeated Rear Admiral Daritz was merely a 'newcomer' who had not yet set foot on the Grand Line!"

"The other party's origins are very mysterious; we know little about their name, abilities, or specific strength."

Brannew's voice rose: "What are your opinions on how to deal with this person?"

The Loguetown incident was the theme of this meeting.

The loss of a rear admiral from the Navy Headquarters is something the Navy Headquarters naturally needs to take seriously.

"A person who dares to publicly attack and defeat a Rear Admiral of the Navy Headquarters is a heinous criminal who disregards the justice of the Navy..."

A navy officer on the left spoke in a deep voice: "We in the navy absolutely cannot tolerate this kind of person. We must capture him as quickly as possible!"

Upon hearing this, someone frowned slightly and said truthfully, "According to information from the Loguetown branch of the Navy, the other party was not a criminal before, but a bounty hunter."

"It was only because Major General Dalitz's behavior was against the rules that the other side attacked him..."

"Ah……"

The person who had just spoken chuckled.

He clearly held a prejudice against bounty hunters, coldly stating, "Aren't there plenty of bounty hunters who become pirates? Bounty hunters are inherently unstable factors; all bounty hunters are seedlings of evil!"

"Don't confuse the issue here. There are indeed cases of bounty hunters becoming pirates, but most of them aim to capture criminals!"

"And then what? Rear Admiral Daritz's death is a fact, and that is a direct challenge to the dignity of the Navy!"

"You're using a fallacy of logic. If it weren't for Major General Dalitz..."

"okay!"

Brannew interrupted their argument: "We will not discuss Major General Daritz's actions now."

"But Rear Admiral Ryan is right, the death of a Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral is a fact!"

Major General Dalitz's behavior was indeed unreasonable and has drawn criticism from many people.

But Daritz's death is a fact that the Navy cannot ignore.

Many naval personnel share the view that even if Daritz's actions were somewhat excessive, killing him in public is still a provocation against the dignity of the navy.

They could have spared the killing, but they still did it.

That's the biggest problem!

"The process was no longer important when Major General Dalitz died in the line of duty; what mattered was the result!"

Brannew slammed a photograph onto the whiteboard behind him and said, "How should we deal with this criminal whose name, abilities, and strength are all unknown? And what should be the standard for his bounty?"

Do any of you have any opinions?