Chapter 132 Well, This Can’t Be Blamed on Gion

The warship broke through the waves and moved forward at a steady and rapid speed.

The sea breeze is clear and cool, and white seagulls soar in the sky.

The weather should have been comfortable and enjoyable, but Darren, who was sitting on the beach chair, felt uncomfortable and on pins and needles under the scrutinizing gaze of Staff He.

"Ahem... Or maybe this is the first time we have collaborated on a mission at sea, Staff Officer He?"

He lit a cigar, concealed his slightly embarrassed expression, and said with a smile.

Staff Officer He slowly withdrew his gaze from Darren's handsome and strong face, picked up a cup of freshly brewed hot tea, took a sip, narrowed his eyes and smiled:

"Yes, Lieutenant General Darren."

"Speaking of which, I find that the communication between us is indeed a bit lacking."

A sincere smile appeared on Darren's face, and he said at the right time:

"This is indeed my biggest regret. The world has focused their attention on the glory of General Sengoku, Mr. Garp and Teacher Zefa, but I know that without Staff He, the Navy Headquarters would not be able to function at all."

"People say that the Warring States General is the "wise general" in the navy, but how do they understand that it is you, the chief staff officer of this headquarters, who is really quietly making plans for the overall development of the navy behind the scenes?"

"When I was working in Beihai, I had always admired Staff He. It's a pity that since I was transferred to the headquarters, I have been training constantly on missions, so I don't have time to bother you."

Caught off guard by Darren's series of words, Staff Officer He was stunned for a moment, and then became speechless:

"I finally understand why Warring States keeps saying that he wants to transfer you to his staff as his adjutant."

With her experience and vision, she naturally recognized Darren's flattery immediately.

Darren shook his head and said sincerely:

"Commander He, don't think what I'm saying is superficial. I've also been in charge of military affairs in a maritime area."

"The navy is a large and complex military institution. Combating pirates is naturally the main responsibility of the navy. The main combat power is indeed important, but this does not mean that staff, logistics and dispatch are insignificant."

"The deployment of warships, the allocation of resources, the supply of arms, and the analysis of wars... These seemingly inconspicuous things are often one of the factors that determine the outcome of a battle."

“I was deeply aware of this when I was working in Beihai.”

"In my opinion, Mr. Garp, Teacher Zefa and General Sengoku are indeed worthy of respect, but you, Staff Officer He... are the real heroes of our navy!"

When these words were spoken, Darren's expression was serious and sincere, speaking from the heart.

"You kid..."

Staff Officer He laughed dumbly and pointed at Darren.

"Okay, okay, don't flatter me, I'm not that guy from the Warring States Period."

Even so, the smile on her face was like a slowly blooming chrysanthemum, and most of the unfamiliarity in her tone had disappeared.

She took a sip of tea and her eyes suddenly lit up.

"This tea is quite good."

This tea is fragrant in the mouth and overflowing with aroma, refreshing and refreshing.

Darren smiled and said:

"I know that Staff He likes to drink tea, so I specially prepared some high-quality tea on the warship."

Staff Officer He was stunned for a moment, and looked at Darren with a flattering look, and his grudge against the boy because of Gion also dissipated a little.

At the same time, she couldn't help but feel a little emotional in her heart.

Darren, this brat, is indeed very charming...

She quietly looked at the Vice Admiral in front of her.

The face with deep features, the piercing dark eyes that seem to hide the stars, the eyebrows like sharp blades, the jawline and Adam's apple that seem to be carefully carved, coupled with this straight and well-fitting military uniform...

This boy's unrestrained, wild and unscrupulous temperament is vividly displayed.

Indulgent yet restrained, wanton yet restrained, two completely different temperaments blend perfectly in his body.

'No wonder Gion is so obsessed with him...'

Staff Officer He sighed in his heart and couldn't help but shake his head secretly.

If it were me twenty or thirty years ago, when I met Darren in the golden age of love, I might have been fascinated by him.

Good image, good temperament, good at coaxing people, able to do things, strong... For a love partner, apart from being a little too carefree, there is really nothing wrong with her.

It was a little scummy, but Staff Officer Tsuru saw... that bouquet of colorful metal flowers in a vase in Gion's bedroom.

It is said that every time this kid goes to a new place, he will look for a local currency, and then use his Devil Fruit power to make a gold foil flower and send it to Gion.

This may not seem like much, but don’t forget that Darren basically goes on a mission every time he goes to a new place. In that dangerous situation where he is close to death, he still remembers this incident. ... is enough to prove his sincerity and concern for Gion.

'Forget it, let the young people solve their own problems...'

Staff Officer He murmured in his heart.

She calmed down her emotions, got to the point, and said seriously:

"Boy Darren, how much do you know about Doflamingo?"

Darren pondered for a moment, frowned, and said slowly:

"To be honest, I know a little bit about Doflamingo, kid."

"This kid has a paranoid and twisted personality, full of dark and bloody desires for destruction, and he is different from the normal world nobles. Perhaps because of his childhood experience, he is good at calculating and scheming."

"This time he did such a crazy thing and took away the Tianshangjin. I'm afraid he has other intentions and wants to use this to threaten the government to make concessions."

Darren's well-reasoned analysis made the Crane Staff Officer nod secretly and look at him with appreciation.

This kid is really different from others.

Not only is his fist strong, but his brain is also extremely smart.

She can even imagine what absurd answers the three worrying kids would say if she asked Sakaski, Borsalino and Kuzan.

"Well, that's my judgment."

The Crane Staff Officer nodded.

"This is actually why Sengoku asked me to assist you in this mission."

"After Doflamingo entered the Grand Line from the North Sea, I led warships to attack him several times, but unfortunately, I returned empty-handed."

"But..."

At this point, a helpless bitter smile flashed across the face of Staff Officer Crane.

"It's better to say it's a warning than an attack."

For a Celestial Dragon, the Navy can do very little.

Thinking of this, Staff Officer Crane looked at Darren with a softer gaze, with a feeling of sympathy and mutual respect.

As a navy who also "dealt with" Doflamingo, she knew the difficulty better than anyone else.

Doflamingo's identity was too tricky.

And it was obvious that in the face of something like Tenjojin, especially when it came to the government's face, the Five Elders would never give in.

In this way, the pressure was placed on the Navy.

Take action? No, Doflamingo is a Celestial Dragon.

Don't take action? No, the Navy must maintain the dignity of the World Government, and the Sky Gold must not be lost.

In the end, the Navy was in a difficult position.

This mission itself is a hot potato.

"Things are not hopeless yet, everything will turn around."

At this time, Darren chuckled and said.

His voice was very calm, but there was an inexplicable convincing demeanor.

Staff Officer Crane was stunned.

She looked at the side of the Navy Vice Admiral with a confident smile, as if she was infected, and her heart was inexplicably calmed down.

'Where does this kid get his confidence from...'

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