Naruto Online: Hyuga Branch Family? Let's go all out!

Chapter 315 Royal Navy Establishment Conference

"Let's get back to the point!" Ning Yuan looked at Zefa, who seemed to be deep in thought, and smiled. With something this advanced, I don't believe you won't be tempted.

"We were supposed to be talking about the navy's functions, but we've gone off on a tangent!" Ning Yuan switched the camera back to the previous routes: "Although there are many routes, we don't actually need to guard them all. Just following one route is enough to deter 80% of the pirates in the surrounding area. For the other routes, three warships each can be used for maintenance. So, in total, 30 warships will be enough!"

Hina nodded. This was her job going forward. Although she could later use the goddess of wisdom, she still kept the map firmly in her mind.

The main problem is that the navy's guns and cannons keep exploding. With so many explosions, the navy personnel become increasingly distrustful of technological products and place more faith in their own eyesight and capabilities.

Although smart maps are not technology, they are all external things and there is no essential difference between them.

"As for the warships, although you brought two, we have other plans for them!" Ning Yuan said, and the scene changed to show a warship.

"This is the rank I designed, which I call the Hinai Battleship!" The image on the screen is none other than a sailing warship from the Age of Exploration.

Before Ning Yuan even began his introduction, several navy personnel had already widened their eyes in surprise.

Simply put, the warship has so many cannons that it gives people a sense of security.

"This type of warship has three turrets, totaling 120 cannons!" Ning Yuan said. "Furthermore, traditional warships mainly rely on their main guns for damage. I've improved this combat strategy. In the future, when our warships engage in combat, they will turn sideways to engage the enemy. This way, with nearly 60 cannons on one side, while the enemy only has one main gun, the outcome will be immediately obvious!"

Zephyr and Hina nodded in agreement. Yes, that's exactly it!

Zefa was reminded of the attack from years ago.

His ship relies on its main guns for firepower!

If they had this new ship, a single salvo would have sunk the enemy's ship, and Edward Weevil would have drowned. Why would he have had to fight at close range?

Zefa then overturned his previous idea.

He previously thought that with this map, Hina could surround and wipe out the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Now?

With this new type of warship, Hina could even besiege the Four Emperors!

Of course, it has to be Big Mom and Shanks, the two Yonko. The other two Yonko have flying pirates who are easy to approach.

Hina battleship!

Gee!

Zefa no longer had any complaints about Ning Yuan. He used to think that Ning Yuan was just fooling Hina, but now it seemed that this kid had given Hina his absolute best!

I agree to this marriage!

As for the issue of Ning Yuan having many wives, what kind of issue is that!

What's wrong with a real man having multiple wives?

If I weren't so busy fighting pirates, I could have found a lot of wives too!

"Do you like this kind of warship?" Ning Yuan asked with a smile.

Hina nodded emphatically: "I like it!"

Who wouldn't love a warship with 120 cannons!

Ning Yuan smiled, meaning she likes him now.

Once steam-powered, oil-powered, or nuclear-powered warships become available, Hinana will likely abandon these Hinana warships without hesitation and replace them with new ones.

It seems I have to get Franky away before Luffy does; that kid is a dynamics expert and even invented the Cola Engine.

Such talent should be building warships; it's a waste for him to be a pirate!

"By the way, we also need to differentiate ourselves from the World Government in terms of military uniforms!" Ning Yuan said, as the projected image switched back to military uniform designs.

"Alabasta favors blue, and the sea is also blue, so our naval uniforms are predominantly blue!" Ning Yuan pointed to the naval uniforms on the screen and said, "The uniforms are divided into three types: training uniforms, work uniforms, and dress uniforms. Training uniforms are used for daily training, work uniforms are used for combat duty, and dress uniforms are worn when receiving visitors, hosting tourists on important anniversaries, entertaining foreign dignitaries, and visiting other countries!"

"No cape?" Hina asked. "And, is this the only color?"

"No cloak!" Ning Yuan shook his head. "I don't understand the use of a cloak. The sea is humid, and wearing a cloak would just add unnecessary weight. Besides, those wearing cloaks are all officers, which is easy to spot. What if the enemy has a skilled sniper who specifically targets those wearing cloaks?"

"This!" Hina was taken aback; it seemed to make sense.

Although no senior naval officers have died in this way so far, we must be vigilant!

"The same principle applies to officer uniforms!" Ning Yuan continued, "From a distance, if everyone's wearing blue and you're the only one in red, won't they specifically target you and kill you?!"

"I'm not afraid, let them come!" Hina said proudly.

"You may not be afraid, but others are!" Ning Yuan said. "With our giant ships and cannons, individual combat strength, while still important, is no longer the key to victory. In this environment, a large number of generals skilled in commanding battles but weak in individual strength may stand out. They don't have your ability to take on an entire ship single-handedly, so we still need to be prepared!"

Hina nodded, accepting the explanation.

Although she preferred the burgundy military uniform, the new uniform looked very nice, so she didn't dislike it.

"What about military ranks?" Hina asked. "Do we have our own system too?"

"For the ranks, we'll just copy the Navy's; their rank system is pretty good!" Ning Yuan said. "The only change is for the basic ranks, because our soldiers have a maximum service period—a minimum of two years and a maximum of eight. Soldiers who can be promoted within eight years are definitely capable; those who can't are retired early. So, soldiers won't be divided into first, second, and third ranks; they'll all be called privates. Above them on the list are junior officers, field officers, generals, and marshals!"

"An eight-year service period—where do the junior officers, field officers, generals, and even the marshal come from?" Zephyr asked. "Many of the Navy's admirals, including Garp and Sengoku, rose through the ranks from the bottom!"

"Military academy!" Ning Yuan switched the scene again, this time showing the school gate.

"Elmaru Naval Officers School?" Zefa frowned. He was familiar with the school; he had even served as its principal!

The Navy's one is called the Navy Elite Training Camp, but I don't know how it differs from this school.

There was no rush to ask, because Zefa had already realized that although Ning Yuan was not in the navy, his level of military building was not low.

"All naval officers can only be selected from military academies!" Ning Yuan pointed in a direction outside and said, "The students at this military academy come from two sources: outstanding students recruited from the civilian population, and soldiers in the navy who have rendered meritorious service. Outstanding graduates of the military academy can be awarded the rank of lieutenant and then gradually rise through the ranks!"

"How is this different from the Navy Elite Training Camp?" Zephyr asked. "By the way, you might not know about the Navy Elite Training Camp. Smoker and Hina are graduates of that camp, as are Aokiji, Kizaru, and Akainu!"

"You can tell from the name!" Ning Yuan pointed to the school's grand name: "Your navy only trains elites, but our school trains elites too. Ordinary people are trained as well. Even if a civilian accidentally kills a pirate captain and performs a great service, he can still attend the naval academy!"

"This..." Zefa scratched his head. "What's the point of doing this? Even if an ordinary person goes to military academy, they can't govern a region after they graduate!"

"Give ordinary people opportunities for advancement, and they will fight bravely and relentlessly!" Ning Yuan said calmly. "If advancement only considers the strong and those with Devil Fruit abilities, then those without talent will give up, become complacent, and just drift through life!"

Zefa was startled, and cold sweat immediately broke out on his forehead.

Wait, isn't that what you're describing as the modern navy?

In the Navy, only those who can fight are promoted. Admirals and vice admirals are either Devil Fruit users, great swordsmen, or masters of physical combat.

Ordinary people have no chance of promotion, so they don't put in the effort when fighting, making it seem like foreign wars rely entirely on generals, and naval soldiers are just there to make up the numbers.

So, the one who caused this situation was actually me, who started the Navy Elite Training Camp?

No, no, no, that's not right. If there were no elite naval training camp, how would the three admirals and a large number of mid-level naval officers have emerged? Where would the navy have gotten its current ability to suppress the world?

If it weren't for their own navy, they would have been overthrown by the Four Emperors long ago!

"But many admirals in the navy rose through the ranks from the bottom!" Zephyr questioned. "The reason ordinary people don't get promoted is simply because they don't work hard enough. If they worked hard enough, they would naturally have a chance to rise!"

"The kind of people you're describing certainly exist, but they're the extremely self-disciplined type. These people would excel regardless of whether there's a military academy or naval training camp!" Ning Yuan said calmly. "I'm referring to those with growth potential who lack self-discipline and need a bit of incentive to move forward!"

"If someone needs temptation to move forward, then they're not a real talent!" Zefa said irritably.

Ning Yuan shook his head: "Admiral Zephyr, you previously worked in the Navy under the World Government, while we are now in Alabasta. The situation is different, and the methods we adopt are also different!"

"The World Government, with its vast resources, can select talent from all over the world, choosing only the best of the best. We in Alabasta, however, don't have that advantage, so naturally we must strive to cultivate even the more ordinary talents!"

"If we also followed the World Government's example and implemented some kind of elite selection system, we'd be doomed. The entire Alabasta might not even be able to muster ten Devil Fruit users!"

Zefa was taken aback, then nodded, it seemed that was indeed the case!

"Alright!" Zephyr approved of this admissions method, then asked, "By the way, who will be the principal of this naval officer academy?"

"Would you like to come?" Ning Yuan's eyes lit up, and he asked excitedly.

"Ahem, I have something else to attend to!"

"Teacher!" Hina stood up abruptly and massaged Zephyr's shoulders. "Aren't you willing to help your disciple?"

"It's not that I don't want to help you, but you're not my only disciple..." Zefa retorted stubbornly.

"But I'm the only disciple of the Fleet Admiral!" Hina said softly. "Do you want to see me lose to pirates because I don't have any capable subordinates, and that'll be published in the newspapers? It wouldn't look good for you!"

Zephyr's lips twitched. "What are you talking about? You have the Wisdom Map, and your ship has 120 cannons. How can you not beat pirates?"

Even if you can't win, you can run away!

However, he had originally wanted to join the Alabasta Navy, but he hadn't agreed directly before, and now he was just a little embarrassed.

Since Hina has already extended the invitation...

"Then I'll help you!" Zefa sighed. "I'm so old, I never thought I'd still have to work!"

Ning Yuan was speechless. If I didn't know you later formed the NEO Navy, I probably would have believed you!

"Yay!" Hina cheered, clenching her fist, then looked at Ain and Binz: "Junior brothers and sisters, you'll come to help me too, right?"

The two exchanged a glance, then looked at Zephyr: "We'll listen to our teacher!"

"Then you should join the Alabasta Navy!" Zephyr said. "Although the pirates here are weaker, it's perfect for your training!"

I didn't see Smoker, but Hina is also hanging around in this newbie zone.

Ain and Binz nodded quickly.

Hina excitedly hugged Ein's neck and then rested her chin on Ein's head.

After all, Ain is a beautiful girl, and not only Ning Yuan likes her, but she likes her too!

"Since you are my students, we can't treat you poorly!" Hina looked at Ning Yuan: "Your Majesty, what military rank do you think we should give them?"

"Major, perhaps!" Ning Yuan laughed. "So that even if I achieve merit later, I won't be able to get promoted!"

"Then it'll be Major!" Hina nodded.

Although both Ain and Binz are Devil Fruit users, this rank is really not low. You should know that in the Navy's elite training camp, the highest-achieving students only reach the rank of captain after graduation.

Although the Alabasta Navy is small in size, its warships are huge!

What could a major possibly complain about, being able to command a warship larger than an admiral's?

"Activate the Goddess of Wisdom; there's a navy icon on it. That's your navy's exclusive software. From now on, all military intelligence, training, and exercise plans will be communicated through it!"

"Furthermore!" Ning Yuan then looked at Hina and Zephyr: "You two should also have a military command icon here. This icon refers to the Alabasta Supreme Military Intelligence Command Operations Department. From now on, all patrols, operations, and exercise plans in Alabasta will be formulated by the military command. Without the order of the military command, no one may move troops without authorization!"

Hina and Zephyr nodded in agreement. They both understood. Soldiers are duty-bound to obey orders, and so is the Navy. Unless ordered by the Fleet Admiral, the Navy cannot wage war against a large pirate crew on its own.

Of course, fighting small-time pirates is not included; patrol operations are the responsibility of those naval branches.

"The naval base is still under construction, so you'll be stationed at Rapeseed Flower Port for now. The trade here also needs protection!" Ning Yuan said. "Then, the Alabasta Naval Establishment Conference is adjourned. Lieutenant Commanders Einbinz, you may now assume your duties!"

The two men immediately stood up, saluted, and left.

Clearly, the king had more to say to Hina and Zephyr than the two junior officers were qualified to hear.

As Ning Yuan watched this scene, he remembered something he hadn't mentioned.

This salute needs to be changed. What kind of nonsense is it for the Royal Navy to use the salutes of the world's navies?

(End of this chapter)