One Piece: Starting from Awakening the Cosmo at Marineford

Akainu glanced at Aaron, but didn't seem to care about Aaron's blunt and somewhat offensive remarks.

That's why they say a prime minister's belly can hold a boat, and a general's eye can tolerate sand.

"Marshal Sengoku, Lieutenant General Garp, Staff Officer Tsuru, myself, Kuzan, and the three generals Borsalino have decided to form a secret unit to carry out this mission."

Aaron was startled: "A secret force?"

Isn't the secret unit in the Navy SWORD Squad?

Could it be that the original purpose of this team was to capture fugitives who had been forced into the city?

"Yes, a secret unit. Temporarily named SWORD."

really.

Aaron recalled a cover page from a manga where Akainu and Kizaru were gardening together, and Akainu had a short sword tattooed on his right shoulder.

Even if Akainu isn't the commander of SWORD Squad, he must be someone who knows the truth.

Aaron asked, "General Sakazuki, how many people are in this force?"

Akainu squinted: "Including you, there are seven now."

"Huh?" Aaron knew what was going on, but he still asked, "With so few people doing so much work, can we really guarantee this efficiency?"

"Warships will follow you. But your identities are known only to yourselves and to the six of us in high command. You must never reveal your identities to anyone else."

"A secret unit, I understand."

Akainu said, "Tell me your thoughts. Do you have any ideas about this mission?"

Aaron thought for a moment and said, "Capturing people shouldn't be too difficult. But finding them is the problem."

Most importantly, the vast majority of islands in the New World are the territory of the Four Emperors. If we go to their territory to capture people, wouldn't that be considered declaring war on the Four Emperors?

Akainu seemed somewhat pleased and wanted to smile, but only his face twitched slightly: "It's good that you thought of that. So, we've already provided a solution."

Aaron's heart skipped a beat; he had already figured out what kind of plan Akainu had mentioned.

"The seven of you will first undergo a month of intensive training. Then, you will need to submit a resignation letter. After that, you will operate as members of the SWORD secret team."

Staff Officer Tsuru anticipated that you would clash with the Four Emperors, therefore, the Marine Headquarters will grant you the authority to wage war against the Four Emperors.

However, Naval Headquarters will not be held responsible for your actions. That's why you're being asked to submit your resignations.

really.

Aaron laughed with a hint of sarcasm: "Giving us the power to wage war against the Four Emperors is less practical than sending us straight to our deaths."

The Navy's actions were tantamount to sending the Nine-Headed Insect to kill Sun Wukong.

But now that he's joined, Aaron thinks it's not impossible.

Akainu said in a deep voice, "Marine Headquarters won't let you die so easily. Vice Admiral Garp is your backup. I will intervene when necessary."

Aaron smiled and said, "Okay, I agree to join SWORD Squad. I have one more question."

"explain."

"Shouldn't I still be paid my salary?"

"no."

"what?"

"The members of SWORD Squad are paid twice as much as marines of the same rank."

"That's good! Hehe!"

This is truly good news.

Working people go to work, isn't it all for money?

Ideals and the future are all illusions.

People can't live off these things, can they?

Aaron spent more than ten days in Marineford living frugally and without alcohol, his mouth feeling completely numb.

He is now filled with an insatiable desire for money, and his eyes light up when he hears that his salary will double.

"General Sakazuki, will I still receive my salary as a second lieutenant?"

Akainu said, "In view of your merit in guarding Marineford and resisting Rayleigh and his crew, as well as the Marine Headquarters' recognition of your strength, effective immediately, your rank is promoted to Major."

"Oh? Just a major from headquarters?"

I survived a single blow from Rayleigh without dying or getting hurt!

Although it's a rebirth, tell me the result, isn't it?

Aaron was not satisfied with this position. Based on his current strength, he was already above most lieutenant generals, and even second only to the two old giants, Garp and Tsuru.

If not lieutenant general, at least brigadier general, right?

But he doesn't want to reveal too much right now.

If Akainu knew he had obtained the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's power, I wonder if he would get so excited that he'd unleash a Ghostly Hound attack on me, severing half my head.

Akainu said, "You think it's too low? This is already three promotions. Hmph, if you want another promotion, you'll have to earn it through military merit! The Navy doesn't support idlers."

Aaron knew that insatiable greed would backfire, and if Akainu revoked the promotion in a fit of anger, he would suffer a huge loss.

"Alright, I'll be promoted based on my merits! But, General Sakazuki, I have an urgent matter to attend to."

Akainu said, "Speak."

Aaron rubbed his hands together and grinned, "General Sakazuki, I'm a little short on cash right now."

Akainu frowned as he watched Aaron rub his right thumb back and forth between his index and middle fingers. "What do you mean by that?"

Aaron was taken aback, then realized that this world didn't seem to have such a culture, so he simply said:

"General Sakazuki, I'm out of money, could you lend me some?"

"What?"

Akainu froze on the spot, and the cigar he was holding fell onto the desk with a "thud," sparks flying everywhere.

Borrow money?

How fresh!

A marine borrowing money from an admiral? Who gave you the guts to do that?

Akainu's lips twitched, his chest heaving with anger, and he stared at Aaron for a while.

Seeing that his gaze was unwavering, she realized that Aaron was not joking with her.

Akainu didn't want to lend money, but his hand had already involuntarily pulled a banknote out of his pocket.

Aaron nodded quickly: "Thank you, Admiral Sakazuki, 20,000 Berries will suffice."

Akainu had never seen such a shameless person. He gritted his teeth, pulled another banknote from his pocket, and threw it on the desk.

"Thank you, Admiral Sakazuki. No wonder all the marines say you're approachable!"

Upon hearing this, Akainu felt a little better, as his previously tight chest felt a bit more suffocated.

"Alright, meet in the conference room next door at 8 a.m. tomorrow."

"yes!"

Aaron happily stuffed the two banknotes into his pocket.

For the sake of the 20,000 Berries, his salute this time was much more sincere, and his movements became exceptionally precise.

After Aaron left, Akainu took a deep drag on his cigar.

"This brat actually dared to borrow money from me; he's really not afraid of death."

That's good. It's precisely because they have such courage that they have the audacity to declare war on the Four Emperors.

If you're always hesitant and timid, how can you possibly catch pirates on the territory of one of the Four Emperors?

Once Akainu realized this, the breath in his chest calmed down completely.

"Brubru..."

The Den Den Mushi rang, and Akainu answered, "Satan Saint!"

"Sakazuki, have you brought Jewelry Bonney back yet?"

"I'm sorry, Saint Satan, she escaped."