Chương 1877: Battle of the North Sea (23)

Zhan Guo said bluntly: "Sir, I have reported the situation truthfully. The specific situation still needs to be investigated by the World Government. I have other matters to deal with here, so I will hang up first!"

After saying that, he hung up the phone without hesitation, as if staying for another second would be unbearable for him.

The rage in Zhan Guo's heart grew more and more intense, and he was extremely angry at the incompetence of the Five Elders.

The Rockefeller Kingdom was able to secretly develop the Calm Belt under the nose of the World Government, and even allowed their army to invade the North Sea so blatantly.

This is simply a blatant provocation to the authority of the world government!

What worries Zhan Guo even more is that if the Rockefeller Kingdom can easily invade the North Sea today, then tomorrow they might extend their claws to the East China Sea.

By then, the Rockefeller Empire will sweep across half the world like a flood and a beast, and its power will be so strong that no one will be able to compete with it.

Who else has such strong power to stop their expansion?

Thinking of this, Zhan Guo's heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible big hand, and instantly sank into a bottomless abyss. Endless despair and helplessness surged into his heart like a tide.

Zhan Guo felt confused about the future.

He seemed to see the tragic scene of the navy being defeated step by step and eventually destroyed under the iron hoof of the Rockefeller Kingdom.

But he, as the admiral of the navy, was powerless to do anything, and this feeling made him feel heartbroken.

"The Navy must not perish in its own hands. I cannot become the eternal sinner of the Navy!"

Zhan Guo suddenly spoke loudly, his voice echoing in the silent room, as if it was his last cry in his heart.

The sudden sound startled He who was standing by. She looked at Zhan Guo in astonishment, only to see that his face was full of pain and his eyes were empty, as if he had lost all hope.

"Marshal, you can't do anything stupid. The navy still needs you!"

Crane said quickly, her voice filled with anxiety and worry.

However, Zhan Guo just smiled bitterly, and that smile revealed deep helplessness and self-mockery.

"Haha, the navy no longer needs me!"

There was a hint of sarcasm in his tone.

"Ever since the end of the Battle of Marineford, the entire Marine Headquarters, except for some old men, the young men have long been dissatisfied with me as the Admiral. They are all waiting for me to step down so that they can take my place."

"Marshal, you must not think like that!"

Crane said anxiously.

"You've been in charge of the Navy Headquarters for over ten years, working diligently and making tremendous contributions to the Navy. How could anyone disobey you? Those are just insignificant little people. You don't have to take them to heart!"

Looking at Zhan Guo's negative look, He felt a little bit reluctant.

After all, she and Zhan Guo have worked together for forty or fifty years, and she knows Zhan Guo's efforts and contributions very well.

The current situation in the world is turbulent and unpredictable, and it is definitely not something that Zhan Guo alone can control.

The navy was indeed somewhat powerless under such circumstances. So, how could Crane blame the Warring States?

"Hehehe, you're the only one who still comes to comfort me."

Zhan Guo shook his head helplessly and said with a wry smile.

"Aokiji and Akainu are about to duel, and the winner will become the next Admiral of the Navy. I know both of their personalities very well; they are both proud and arrogant, and neither will submit to the other. No matter who wins in the end, the other will definitely choose to leave the Navy, and there is absolutely no possibility of them continuing to work together. This will inevitably cause the Navy to suffer a heavy blow. After all, the Admirals are our most precious assets!"

Zhan Guo sighed deeply and said with a worried look on his face.

"Why is this happening? Are Aokiji and Akainu really incompatible?"

He murmured to herself with a worried look on her face. She really couldn't understand why these two companions who once fought side by side had become so out of control.

"Haha, the conflict between them didn't form overnight."

Zhan Guo smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"This time, I'm afraid it's time to resolve this issue. However, the timing is truly unfortunate. The Rockefeller Kingdom launched an attack on the North Sea, and our navy is already facing tremendous pressure. Now we have to lose a senior admiral. This is undoubtedly a double whammy for the navy, and may even lead to its downfall!"

Zhan Guo's words revealed deep helplessness and worry, and he couldn't help but sigh again.

The dispute between the two has made him unable to see the future of the navy. No matter who wins in the end, it will be a huge loss for the navy.

Aokiji and Akainu are both outstanding figures in the navy. They each have a group of loyal followers, forming two powerful factions.

These two factions are undoubtedly the backbone of the navy, and the weakening of either side will have a serious impact on the overall strength of the navy.

However, the temptation of power made them forget their friendship and common goals, and fell into an endless struggle.

This kind of internal friction will not only weaken the strength of the navy, but also cause panic among the navy and lose cohesion.

Zhan Guo knew this very well, but he was powerless to stop the fight from continuing.

He could only watch helplessly as the future of the navy became increasingly dim in this power struggle, his heart filled with helplessness and sadness.

The dispute in this time and space is far more intense than that in the original time and space. It is like a thrilling storm that cannot be ignored.

All of this stems from the desperate situation the navy is in now. They have already stepped half a foot into hell. If they are not careful, they will fall into the abyss and there will be no recovery.

In such a difficult time, Aokiji and Akainu both long to revive the navy, but their ideas are very different.

Aokiji advocates a gentle and steady approach to save the navy, while Akainu firmly believes that only tough measures can restore the navy's glory.

This difference in ideas made the conflict between the two more intense.

They both firmly believed that their own ideas were the only way to save the navy and had no regard for each other's views.

In this ideological battle, neither of them gave in, even to the point of almost fighting to the death.

To make matters worse, the factions under their command are hostile to each other because of the leaders they support, forming an insurmountable gap.

In this tense situation, whether Aokiji or Akainu comes to power, they will inevitably suppress the other faction to ensure that there is only one voice within the navy.