From Pirates to the Strongest Death God in Soul Society

Chapter 170 The Admiral of the Navy announces his resignation!
Seeing the momentum of the fierce confrontation between Kuzan and Sakaski gradually dissipate, the other generals who were arguing fiercely before also gradually suppressed their anger.

Seeing this scene, Bane's eyes were a little regretful. Tsk. They didn't fight!
I had originally been thinking about broadening my horizons so I could brag about it to Tina later, but it seems like I don't have the chance anymore.

"I guess it's because today is special." Bane thought to himself.

Today's meeting is different from previous ones. The real hard food has not yet been served. Marshal Zhan Guo will announce his resignation at this meeting. I think Sakaski and Kuzan have also taken this factor into consideration. If there is a commotion here, it will definitely affect Marshal Zhan Guo's next arrangements, so are they both controlling themselves?
Just as Bane was thinking about these things, Marshal Zhan Guo spoke again.

"Since the end of the Battle of Marineford, the Whitebeard Pirates have been destroyed. This is a rare great achievement for our navy in the past twenty years. It has also successfully dealt a heavy blow to the arrogance of the so-called 'Great Pirate Era' and demonstrated the power of the navy. Now, everyone says that this new era is about to arrive." Sengoku said with some emotion as he looked at the many navy generals.

As soon as he said this, the sailors in the conference room all sighed with emotion, as if they were recalling the difficulties of these years.

At the same time, Marshal Zhan Guo's words also made everyone realize that the hard dish was about to be served!

Sure enough, after a brief pause, Zhan Guo sighed and said, "Looking back, I joined the navy when I was 19 years old. Now in more than three months, I will be 78 years old. I have spent most of my life in our navy, fighting and killing all my life. Now that I think about it, it's really a bit..."

There was something he didn't say, and he stopped talking there.

At this time, Borsalino, who had hardly spoken since the meeting began, picked up his teacup and said with emotion: "Marshal, you have dedicated your life to our navy. You have made great contributions and we admire you very much. Our navy's achievements today are inseparable from your leadership."

After Borsalino spoke, the other generals also started to speak these words.

"Yes, Marshal. It was because of your speech in the newspaper that I decided to join the navy. In the blink of an eye, almost thirty years have passed."

"You look so energetic. I'm sure you can lead our navy for another 20 years!"

"Defeating the Whitebeard Pirates is only the first step. We are all still looking forward to you leading us to completely wipe out those bastards in the New World!"

Bane looked at these naval commanders who were saying these words with reluctance on their faces, and he felt that they were so hypocritical. They obviously knew very well what Zhan Guo meant by saying this, and they obviously knew that it was impossible for Zhan Guo to continue to serve as marshal. They had obviously been fighting each other to support their own generals, but they could still say such things!

Thinking of this, Bane also said: "Yes, Marshal, we can't do without you!"

Listening to the noises in the conference room, although he knew what was happening, a warm smile gradually appeared on Zhan Guo's face.

He smiled bitterly, waved his hands, patted the table and said, "Alright, alright, all of you, don't you know who you are acting for?"

As soon as these words fell, the generals who were probably just talking based on the atmosphere, all showed reluctance on their faces. This time, Bane could really feel that they were a little reluctant and even a little uneasy.

From the time when he was an admiral to when he was in office as a marshal, Zhan Guo had been at the highest level of the navy for nearly forty years. It can be said that every one of these generals now grew up under his nose, and every one of them was a soldier trained by him!
Perhaps they have all kinds of ideas about the competition for the marshal position, but when it comes to this point, everyone is still a little hesitant.

After all, he was the Marshal of the Warring States Period!
Who has not received his favor?

Even Sakaski's cold expression seemed to soften at this moment, with a complex look flashing in his eyes.

Without waiting for anyone to speak, Zhan Guo took a sip of tea and continued with a smile: "Didn't Bane say that before? In this new era, there is no ship that can carry old guys like us. I have thought about it for a long time and finally feel that it is true."

These words made Bane fidgety, and he quickly said, "Marshal, I don't treat you as an old guy. Look at your handsome black hair and energetic appearance. There is no place where you can't take a boat. Just tell me where you want to go, and I will personally steer the ship for you!" "Hahahaha." Zhan Guo looked at Bane's appearance and shook his head with a smile, and then said, "My hair is all dyed. Okay, stop joking here."

After raising his hand to signal Benn not to speak, Zhan Guo continued, "To this day, I always feel that my energy is not as abundant as before. I have been fighting with Whitebeard for a lifetime on the sea. Now he has been killed by our navy. Looking back, I feel like I have accomplished some great goal. My life has no regrets. The heavy burden on my shoulders, at this time, makes me feel a little breathless."

"Especially during this period, each of you has been restless and making quite a noise. Sometimes I get so angry that I want to strip off your clothes right now. But think about it, actually you don't have any bad intentions. Who of you sitting here is not a pillar of our navy? Who of you has not made great contributions to our navy? Who of you has not crawled out of mountains of swords and seas of fire, and piles of the dead? Over the years, others may not understand you, but how can I not understand you?" Zhan Guo's expression was moved, and he said with a slightly excited look.

His words were truly touching, and many naval commanders couldn't help but wipe away their tears after hearing them.

"In the final analysis, it's nothing more than a struggle of personal beliefs and positions, but when it comes to the word justice, I think you should have a clear conscience. So when I think of this, I can understand you again. There is nothing wrong with being able to unswervingly implement your own ideas and justice. On the contrary, it is something worthy of admiration!" Zhan Guo said in a sonorous and powerful voice.

After he finished speaking, Bane could clearly feel that the previously divided atmosphere in the conference room, the somewhat stiff and even slightly hostile confrontational consciousness, had dissipated!

Because of this, Bane once again felt some admiration for the Navy Marshal Zhan Guo.

Just a few words from him can bring the navy together again!

He is indeed worthy of being the Grand Marshal!
"I am already old. If I continue to sit in this position, it will only bring inconvenience to our navy. The future of this ocean will eventually be handed over to your hands. The future of our navy will also be written by you. In the past few days, although I have been reluctant, fearful and uneasy, but today when I walked into this conference room, saw you all, and thought of the past, I suddenly felt relieved. Why? Because you are all the pillars of our navy who are worthy of my trust. It was at this moment that I suddenly understood what Marshal Steel Bone meant when he patted me on the shoulder and said when he handed this position to me!" Zhan Guo said, sweeping his eyes across the people present.

After a short pause, he said in a deep voice: "General Ganggu told me that I should be bold and do it. Zhan Guo, look behind you. Our navy is invincible!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhan Guo stood up and clenched his fists, saying, "Looking at you today, I know that I don't have to worry about anything, nor do I have to hesitate, let alone feel reluctant. I have completed the mission assigned to me by the navy. Now, it's up to you. Justice will prevail!!!"

The next second, Sakaski, Borsalino, Kuzan, Bane, all the navy officers in the conference room, and the generals on the screen all stood up, raised their arms, and shouted in unison: "Justice will prevail!!!"

Without waiting for everyone to sit down, everyone stood at attention in the conference room. Zhan Guo swept his eyes across the room, and then said in a deep voice: "Today, in the name of the Admiral of the Navy, I hereby announce that I will officially step down as the Admiral of the Navy in one week!"

There was no sound, and everyone saluted in unison.

This also made Zhan Guo feel relieved. Then, he looked at Sakaski and said, "From today on, I will no longer interfere in any matters concerning the next marshal, Sakaski."

"I understand, Marshal." Sakaski said in a deep voice.

Zhan Guo nodded in satisfaction, and then continued: "I will step down in a week and take up the position of Chief Inspector, but the position of Marshal cannot be left vacant for too long. Within a month, you two must decide who will be the new Marshal. Do you understand?"

Kuzan and Sakaski looked at each other, and after a moment, they nodded silently and agreed to the request.

There is no doubt that if Sengoku makes it clear that he will no longer interfere in this matter, Sakaski will never use the power from Marijoa again.

After this, the dispute over the position of marshal will be a problem that the navy has to resolve internally.

(End of this chapter)