chsdbacks Chapter 32 Naval Departments 5 and 3 Factions
Chapter 32 Naval Departments 5 and 3 Factions
"You've caused such a big mess on your first trip... What can I say to you?"
West Sea, 179th Naval Branch.
Dol leaned against the door with her arms crossed, watching Allen pack his things, her eyes filled with a mixture of reproach and worry.
Allen covered his suitcase, which was stuffed with jewels and gold, with his clothes and said nonchalantly, "Who told me to be so unlucky? Of all times to die, that guy had to die while I was on duty."
Dol's cigarette trembled, and she glanced around warily: "Watch your words. What if outsiders hear this..."
Turning his head, Allen smiled faintly: "There are no outsiders here."
Dole's cheeks flushed slightly, and she said angrily, "You're going to jail soon, and you still have the leisure to joke around!"
"Are you kidding me?" Now Allen was a little confused: "We have a close relationship as officer and adjutant, of course we're not outsiders."
"you……"
Allen turned back to continue packing. He had been terrified of poverty in his younger days, and now he felt uneasy if he didn't bring several boxes of treasures with him when he went on a long trip.
"Originally, I had to serve for at least a year before I was eligible to go to headquarters. Now that I can go there earlier, it might be a good thing."
"Hmm... not a good thing, I haven't even had a chance to properly enjoy the base commander's privileges yet."
"After I leave, the rent collection from the gangsters will continue as usual. I have faith in your abilities."
"You can take a little from my share. I know you like gothic-style accessories. Remember, only a little bit. I'll be back to reconcile the accounts later."
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"Tsk...what a stingy man."
"You just realized that?"
After packing his things, Allen, carrying several large suitcases in one hand, patted Dol on the shoulder: "From now on, you'll be the acting base commander. Haha, if it weren't for me, this position would have been yours anyway."
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"Do we really have to go?"
Looking at Allen's retreating figure, Dor suddenly uttered this remark.
Allen stopped, turned around, and said with a smile, "The Lieutenant Colonel Doll I know wouldn't say such weak things."
tsk...
Dol spat out a mouthful of saliva in a very unladylike manner: "Don't think you'll have it easy just because you're hiding at headquarters. I'll catch up with you very soon!"
Turning around and walking away, Allen waved to her with his back to her.
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In a shadowy corner of the harbor, Capone, cigar in hand, watched this scene.
"Boss..."
"Um?!"
Faced with Capone's chilling gaze, the subordinate quickly changed his address: "Godfather!"
"Um... Godfather, that guy's gone. Does that mean we won't have to pay such high protection fees anymore?"
He was the second-in-command of the Capone gang and deeply resented Allen's 70/30 split of profits. Even the money he received each month was barely enough to cover his expenses in the red-light district.
Being a gangster in the 179th branch is so frustrating!
Capone took two deep drags on his cigarette, a smirk playing on his lips. "Do you know who's here to pick him up?"
"Who?"
"Tsuru, a vice admiral of the Marine Headquarters who was a contemporary of both the naval hero Garp and the Fleet Admiral, and who once chased away the Heavenly Demon in the blink of an eye!"
"This guy...he has a bright future ahead of him!!"
Almost everyone knows about the Celestial Dragons' deaths, but only a few know that Allen was involved in the incident; Capone had no way of knowing.
After a moment of silence, Capone spoke in a deep voice, as if he had made up his mind.
"Even if we could unify the underground society of the West Sea, it wouldn't mean much."
"In this world, the underworld is practically a non-existent force..."
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"Godfather, you mean..." The second-in-command's eyes lit up.
"You're going to lead us to join the Navy!"
"I want to set sail and become a pirate!"
The two spoke almost simultaneously.
Capone glared at him coldly, a murderous intent rising within him: "Bastard... I told you, I would never be a lackey of the World Government!"
"A man like Whitebeard is a legend worthy of admiration!"
Peng——
The gunshots in the alley were like farewell fireworks.
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"You've confessed so quickly?"
Lieutenant General Tsuru was already waiting on the warship.
Allen carried the box onto the ship and nodded: "That's about it. Our base's jurisdiction isn't very large, so there's not much to say."
"Thank you, Lieutenant General Tsuru, for being willing to accompany me on this roundabout trip."
"In principle, this is not allowed. If you want to thank someone, thank Lucci. We came to the Western Sea under the pretext of exploring the path of Losolo."
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Allen greeted Lucci, who stood proudly alone at the bow of the ship, "Thanks! I'll treat you to dinner at headquarters!"
Lu Qi turned his head: "There are too many people and too many eyes at headquarters, it's better if we keep our distance."
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The warship set sail, and if they headed to Red Harbor, Allen's base would be about a three-day journey from headquarters.
With the sea breeze blowing, Lieutenant General Tsuru began to explain the precautions and headquarters structure to Allen.
As the undisputed hegemon of the seas, the most important components of the navy are its headquarters and its branches.
The Marine Headquarters, with the Fleet Admiral and the Admiral in charge, is located in the heart of the Grand Line and is known as the most fortified fortress in the world.
The naval branches are divided into two categories. One type is the Grand Line Branch, which begins with the letter G. The base commander of this type of branch is a vice admiral from the Navy Headquarters.
Another type is the Four Seas Branch where Allen works, where the branch colonel usually serves as the base chief, and in some remote areas the position may be lower.
It should be noted that the military rank of the Sihai branch is three levels lower than that of the headquarters.
In other words, Allen, a colonel at the branch level, was only a captain compared to those at headquarters.
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Apart from the headquarters and branches, the others belong to special forces.
For example, the Science Unit is responsible for matters such as the modernization of warships and weapons within the Navy, and is commanded by Admiral Kizaru.
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There is also an extremely powerful force, with the minimum combat strength being a lieutenant general in the headquarters, which is a giant force composed of giants.
The establishment of this force was initially proposed by Garp, who also worked tirelessly to ensure its formation. It is an important force for the Navy to deter the seas.
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There is another department known to the outside world, called the "Criminal Investigation Bureau".
This internal naval investigation bureau is primarily responsible for responding to and combating crimes committed by the Revolutionary Army and organized crime in various member states.
The Loso Los Santo incident was classified as a crime committed by the Revolutionary Army and taken over by the Criminal Investigation Bureau.
Two months ago, Lieutenant General Tsuru concurrently served as the head of the Criminal Investigation Bureau.
After being promoted to marshal during the Warring States period, Lieutenant General Tsuru gained the position of chief staff officer, and the current director is someone else.
On the surface, these are the five departments. As for secret units like "Sharp Blade," Lieutenant General Tsuru certainly wouldn't mention them to Allen.
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"Once you get to headquarters, you'll need to go to the Criminal Investigation Bureau first. The current director is a bit difficult to get along with."
"Stay put for a while, and we'll get you out as soon as possible."
"He was supposed to pick you up, but I was afraid you'd overthink it, so I went to great lengths to take on this job."
Lieutenant General He spoke earnestly.
Allen frowned slightly: "You were the previous director, and you were even promoted, so why does it sound like the new director isn't giving you much face?"
Vice Admiral Tsuru shook his head with a wry smile: "You're a smart kid. You should know that it's impossible for an organization as large as the Navy to maintain the same ideals from top to bottom. Everyone has different views on justice."
"Conservatives, radicals, and neutrals—you can understand that, right?"
"The current bureau chief... is considered a radical."
"That faction advocates that it's okay to sacrifice some innocent people in the fight against crime..."
Lieutenant General Tsuru sighed and patted Allen on the shoulder: "You are a boy who cares about civilians. I just visited you, and the civilians in your jurisdiction speak highly of you."
"It must have been really difficult for you to get along with them."
"Be patient, just be patient for a while and it will be fine."
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Allen finally understood why it was Tsuru who came to pick him up.
So, it seems they're trying to pull me into the conservative camp by observing my actions in confronting the redhead and protecting civilians...