Chapter 81: Command Is in Hand

The cabin of the warship became quiet at some point. Even Borsalino stopped picking his nails, raised his head with interest, and a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Darren, this guy... asked the admiral of the Navy Headquarters for power! ?

"Darren, you want the command of this mission?"

Sengoku frowned and said seriously.

"Yes, Admiral Sengoku."

The navy colonel answered decisively without any hesitation:

"I have enough confidence."

"The situation in the North Sea is complicated. I know the routes, town distribution, and troop deployment in the waters near the target islands... I know everything."

"I sent someone to arrange this transaction, and I have every reason to execute it."

"And the most important point is that in this operation to encircle and suppress Bondi Waldo and the Ward Pirates, the North Sea Fleet will be the main force of our navy, and I will be in charge of the combat command to maximize their combat capabilities."

Darren knew that he must not retreat at this time.

He has been in the North Sea for so many years, and he knows one thing very well... the so-called power and status, in many cases, must be fought for by oneself.

At the right time, make the right request... Sometimes the best way to win the respect of the boss is to challenge his authority.

When Zhan Guo heard Darren's words, a gleam of light flashed in the depths of his deep eyes.

"Darren, do you know the strength of Bondi Waldo?"

He suddenly asked another question.

"General Zhan Guo, I know it very well. As a great pirate with the same reputation as Roger and Whitebeard, Bondi Waldo's strength is naturally not to be underestimated, but this is a war, and the factors that determine the outcome of the war are not only related to combat power."

Zhan Guo pondered for a moment, and then asked:

"Then do you know that if the mission fails because of your command, you will face very serious punishment... It may even affect your political career in the navy."

"General Zhan Guo, I am naturally very clear about this. If the mission fails, I am willing to accept all the punishments of the headquarters."

Hearing this, the light in Zhan Guo's eyes became brighter.

He paused, and turned his head to look at Borsalino next to him.

"Major General Borsalino, what do you think?"

Borsalino touched the stubble on his chin, pretending to be thoughtful, and finally said slowly:

"Well... I think it's okay to let Colonel Darren give it a try."

"After all, his performance since he took office as the North Sea Admiral, whether in governance or military talent, has always been very outstanding..."

Borsalino's last sentence directly dispelled the remaining doubts in Zhan Guo's heart.

Indeed, if it were any other naval general, facing such an important task as the crusade against Bondi Waldo, Zhan Guo would never hand over the command.

But Darren is different.

From his past resume and appointment, it can be seen that although he has not received education in the officer training camp, his military talent and wisdom are definitely outstanding in the navy.

Of course, the most important thing is Darren's courage.

Taking his own fleet as the main force of the attack, he volunteered to carry out the mission of conquering Bondi Waldo. This kind of courage is not something that everyone can have.

"In that case, the temporary command of this mission will be handed over to you."

After thinking carefully for a moment, Zhan Guo slowly gave his answer.

"But you have to understand that the battlefield changes rapidly. If there are unpredictable special circumstances, I will take back the command at any time and command the battle myself."

"No problem, General Zhan Guo."

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On the other side of the Den Den Mushi, Darren, holding the Den Den Mushi, stood on the bow of a warship. The wide cloak of justice behind him flew freely with the wind, and his half-closed eyes showed a smile.

He slowly put away the military Den Den Mushi and looked towards the sea surface of the port.

One by one, the warships were sailing into the harbor of the military port at a steady speed from the outer sea of ​​the 321 branch, forming an arrow-shaped fleet formation according to his orders.

On the land of the naval port, the navy soldiers with live ammunition were solemnly carrying out the tasks assigned by their superiors, carrying boxes of military supplies onto the warships.

Soldiers at all levels were silently performing their respective duties, wiping and maintaining the black gun barrels on the warships, and concentrating on making preparations before the expedition.

"Did old man Sengoku really agree?"

A surprised voice sounded behind him, Darren turned around, and what came into his eyes was Kaji's unbelievable face.

"Such an important operation to defeat the great pirate Bondi Waldo... He actually gave you the command!?"

Darren smiled, lit a cigar, and blinked at Kaji:

"The headquarters still knows how to respect and cultivate talents."

"Damn it! Why not me!!"

Kaji gritted his teeth and cursed.

I don't know why, watching Darren, the bastard, gain power is more uncomfortable than killing him.

That's Bondi Waldo! !

A legendary pirate with a bounty of 400 million berries! !

In the past few years, many high-ranking forces of the Navy Headquarters, including former Navy Admiral Black Arm Zephyr, current Admiral Sengoku and Vice Admiral Garp... have launched crusades against this guy many times.

Now, after finally blocking the entrance to the Grand Line and trapping Bondi Waldo in the North Sea, it is a good opportunity to completely eliminate the latter!

But such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity actually fell into the hands of Darren, the bastard! !

"Darren, are you sure you want to command this operation? Bondi Waldo is different from the pirates in the North Sea."

At this time, Gion said with a complicated expression.

Darren glanced at her and smiled:

"Don't worry about me, I'm a gangster, a scum, what's that saying? Oh, I remember... villains always live a long time."

Gion gritted his teeth and said coldly:

"I'm not worried about you! I'm afraid that you will make mistakes in command, causing the North Sea Fleet that has been established with great difficulty to be destroyed by Bondi Waldo's "destroying the world" power!"

"...and even eventually lead to all the efforts made by General Warring States to be wasted!"

Darren shrugged indifferently,

"Who knows about this kind of thing?"

"After all, it's Bondi Waldo, whoever commands it may cause the mission to fail."

"Of course, if you are sure, Gion, I can give you the command, how about it?"

Gion pursed his lips and stopped talking immediately.

The North Sea Fleet will not obey her orders.

The most important thing is that facing the Ward Pirates led by Bondi Waldo, she really has no confidence.

The power of the Momo Fruit is strong enough to make anyone despair.

That is not a problem that can be solved by military command, deployment of troops, and strategic policies.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but take a deep look at Darren's profile.

The latter was looking at the sea with a calm smile on his lips.

Could it be... this guy really has a way to deal with Bondi Waldo?

Gion couldn't help but feel curious.

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