Pirate: I was just slacking off, do you really think I'm bad?

Jiaji scratched his head, looking quite embarrassed.

His original idea was simply to show off in front of Raleigh and Gion, but he didn't expect that Raleigh had recorded the scene.

"Rayle...actually I..."

"You don't need to say anything more. We're all just pigeons; do you think I don't understand what you mean?"

"Besides, with Lieutenant General Sakazuki gone, we need to give the soldiers and people of the North Sea a shot in the arm, and your video is the best proof of that."

"Even without Sakazuki, we still have the valiant Major General Kake."

Raleigh swallowed his words of entitlement; his thinking was simple.

That is to constantly build up momentum for Kakei, so that Kakei and Gion can claim both the military achievements and the fame.

In this way, outsiders will not pay attention to Borusalino and him.

Instead, they will pay more attention to the more outstanding Kake and Gion.

After all, everyone loves sensational news.

Most people simply don't care about the behind-the-scenes figures who rarely appear in public.

It would be easier for Raleigh and Borsalino to do something while they're in hiding than to put themselves in the public eye.

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Having dealt with the mafia, Raleigh and his group returned to the naval base.

Borsalino didn't stay at the naval base; instead, he unusually set sail, without telling Raleigh his purpose.

However, before he left, he gave an order.

The Navy of Branch 166, led by Cleveland, was assigned to Raleigh as a direct subordinate, with other branches replacing Branch 166 in their defense zone.

"So that's what my brother told you?"

Raleigh and Cleveland stared at each other in the office.

To be fair, Cleveland is a talented individual who managed to make a name for himself under Sakazuki.

However, Cleveland was too influenced by Sakazuki. He didn't have any objections to Raleigh during the escort mission because of Raleigh's noble status.

Moreover, they were only carrying out escort missions and didn't have to worry about the follow-up arrangements, so they could tolerate whatever Raleigh was like.

But things are different now. He's become his direct subordinate, and from now on he'll be spending every day on a warship.

Seeing Cleveland's conflicted expression, Raleigh couldn't bring himself to be direct. He was confident that Cleveland would understand his actions after spending some time with him.

"Captain Cleveland, are all the Marines from Squadron 166 present?"

"All naval soldiers of Branch 166, except for three on leave, are waiting for your inspection on the drill ground, Admiral."

Cleveland seemed to have been prepared, pulling out the roster of Branch 166 from his pocket and handing it to Raleigh.

Raleigh glanced at it briefly and then placed it on his desk.

"Since everyone is on the training ground, let's go there. I also have something to say to everyone."

"yes!"

Raleigh rose from his seat, put on his justice cape, and led the way toward the training ground.

Hmph! Ha!

On the parade ground, it wasn't just the soldiers from branch number 166 who were lined up waiting for inspection.

More often, it was elite soldiers from the Beihai base training, their upper bodies bare.

Some people were running laps around the training ground, some were engaging in close combat with their teammates, and others were improving their control over the artillery.

Everyone was focused on their own tasks, except for one area where rows of neatly arranged naval soldiers stood.

"Hey, aren't those people from Branch 166? What are they doing standing in line here?"

"Shh, I heard from a friend in the intelligence department that the newly arrived admiral, Lieutenant General Borsalino, is the older brother of the vice admiral, Brigadier General Rowley."

"For Brigadier General Raleigh's safety, the elite branch 166 was specially selected to serve as Brigadier General Raleigh's direct subordinates."

Several soldiers running laps around the drill ground chatted idly, seemingly quite interested in the newly arrived vice admiral.

"So they're here now, waiting for inspection, right?"

"Yes, I just don't know if the new Brigadier General Raleigh is really capable, or just a good-for-nothing who got promoted by relying on his brother's power."

"We'll find out soon enough. I think I see Brigadier General Raleigh coming over."

After saying that, the group quickened their pace, preparing to run quickly to the place where branch number 166 stood in line.

They weren't trying to eavesdrop; they just wanted to practice their 100-meter sprints a few times.

"Hello, fellow soldiers. I came from the East China Sea last time and have spent some time with you all on the warship. This time, let me introduce myself to you in detail."

"My name is Christine Rowley, a native of the North Sea. I graduated from the Naval Academy and previously served in the East Sea Branch 133."

"Thanks to the efforts of Major Momonga and me, we united the soldiers of Branch 133 as one, captured all the pirates in Zone 133 and imprisoned them, reducing the crime rate and pirate activity rate in Zone 133 to ten percent."

"However, I know that my experience is nothing compared to those of you who have been through countless battles. But I still hope that you will fight against pirates and uphold justice under the banner of justice."

"What we need to do is to build on the foundation laid by Vice Admiral Sakazuki. Since the pirates in the North Blue have been terrified, we need to make them completely fear going to sea and bring peace back to this chaotic sea."

"Justice will prevail!"

Raleigh's uncharacteristic speech surprised Gion and Kake, who were following behind him.

Their faces looked as if they were meeting for the first time.

Kaji secretly asked Gion:

"Gion, this is probably the first time I've seen Raleigh like this. To be honest, he's so positive it's not like Raleigh at all."

Gion also said in a low voice:

"This is the first time I've seen him like this, but this guy has a lot of tricks up his sleeve. I bet he has some other purpose in mind."

Gion and Kake don't believe Raleigh is a positive person, but that doesn't matter.

After all, Raleigh's original intention was not to fool the two of them, but to fool the naval soldiers of Branch 166 who did not have much contact with him.

As a newcomer, Raleigh didn't want to be the one to change the rules.

Moreover, he believed that Sakazuki's rules also had their merits, as they could effectively inspire the soldiers' courage.

As a commander, Raleigh naturally has the right to slack off.

However, if all the naval soldiers who are supposed to be on the front lines learn to slack off like Raleigh, then in the end Raleigh will have to do it himself.

Cleveland, standing behind him, seemed to have gained a new understanding of Raleigh.

He was a loyal follower of Sakazuki, and although he was ordered to become Raleigh's direct officer, he still agreed with Sakazuki's actions from the bottom of his heart.

However, it seems that this admiral, who often slacks off, has no intention of changing the system left by Lieutenant General Sakazuki, so Cleveland's goodwill towards Raleigh has increased in his heart.