ounded at the naval captain's actions, for a moment unable to fathom the latter's intentions.At this point, Darren retracted his foot and smiled, ""“To deal with such lowlifes, it's unnecessary to soi..."So, Warring States...what do you think about the possibility of applying this North Sea Fleet model to our headquarters"

From the base commander's office, a military telephone crackled with the low, gravelly voice of the naval marshal, Steelbone Empty.

During the Warring States period, his brows furrowed in thought. After a few seconds of deliberation, he carefully said:

"Report to the Marshal, it's not possible to say for sure at the moment. Regarding the specific cost of the North Sea Fleet's equipment and weapons, I need to wait until Darren wakes up before I can confirm it."

Malin Vand stood there, at the side of the Naval Headquarters. The Steel Skeleton with empty hands folded across his chest, and in a deep voice, he said:

"I've heard tales of Germa's high-tech weaponry. Such powerful equipment can certainly bolster a military's strength in a short amount of time, but the Warring States... you should know the North Sea Fleet's greatest strength lies not in its weapons."

"— It's Darren," Zhan Guo said slowly.

"That's right, the key to the Flying Fleet lies in that Darren kid's Devil Fruit ability... Without him, even if the North Sea Fleet had a plethora of advanced weaponry and highly trained soldiers, they would just be a powerful army. "

Steel Bones sighed,

But with Darren's Devil Fruit ability, the strategic significance this fleet could unleash...

He paused, his expression solemn, and said slowly:

"Incalculable."

Zhan Guo nodded in deep agreement.

The terror of a flying fleet can be seen in the very being of Skittles, the Golden Lion.

Although his air pirate crew was large, far exceeding that of ordinary pirates, they also commanded dozens of other pirate ships under their banner.

But in reality, the subordinates of Golden Lion were not particularly strong. They lacked the strength to support the situation, such as the captains of Whitebeard's Moby Dick each division, and they couldn't be compared to Roger who took the elite route.

If the Marine Headquarters had to choose the most difficult pirate to deal with on this vast sea,

That must be the Golden Lion Shiki without a doubt.

His overwhelming military might and vast fleet are all secondary.

What strikes the most fear in people is his ability to use his Devil Fruit.

Lift an entire pirate fleet into the sky, granting them unparalleled mobility that outclasses any other force. Easily strike targets and execute escape maneuvers – a truly inescapable threat.

And you must understand, the Warring States...

As Darren's strength grew, and his mastery over his Devil Fruit deepened, the number of warships he could carry increased.

"For the talent he displayed, this was inevitable."

Steel skeleton lit a cigar, took a deep drag, and a smile gradually crept onto his lips.

Perhaps in the not-so-distant future, the world's forces of justice will have a flying general.

Upon hearing this, Zhan Guo fell silent for a long while.

"But General Kong, regarding the control of the Beihai Fleet, and the issue of Darren collecting taxes in Beihai... could it be that our headquarters is just going to turn a blind eye"

After my two days of observation, the cult of personality around Darren within the Beihai Fleet has reached its peak.

"Even to some extent, here in the North Sea, my orders as a Navy Grand Admiral are less effective than those spoken by Darren, the Colonel of this headquarters."

And before that, the investigation results of both Jiyuan and Jiaji had also come out. Darren, relying on the taxes collected in Behai, equipped his subordinates with the most advanced weapons, configured the most advanced warships, and even provided military pay and benefits several times higher than the headquarters standard...

"If we don't stop this, I fear that in time the North Sea Fleet will completely slip from our control and become Darren's personal army."

Upon hearing the words of the Warring States, Kong Gok suddenly burst into laughter.

He said something that seemed off the wall.

"Warring States, you should grow up now."

Zhan Guo said with some dissatisfaction:

"Grand Marshal!!"

Steelbone let out a hollow chuckle.

"That little rascal Darren, I've looked at his file... very smart, ambitious, capable, ruthless, and a real people person."

"Do you think, without his permission, those two greenhorns in the department head's office would have been able to dig up so much information"

When the Warring States heard this, they were taken aback.

His eyes widened slightly as if he had just understood something.

"Marshal...could it be that you mean..."

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From the steel skeleton's mouth, a dragon-like plume of smoke billowed. Its aged eyes gazed towards the distant sea of Marin Vando.

The waves surged and rolled, the azure sea stretching endlessly, boundless in its embrace.

This time, during the expedition to defeat Bandit Waldo, Daron could have continued to keep his Northern fleet hidden.

"The time and place of the transaction are set. While it is risky, with your abilities and Aokiji's help, as long as we cut off Borsalino's escape route, it shouldn't be difficult to keep him here."

"Calderon didn't do that…"

The sound of steel bones carried a haunting and intriguing quality.

He still deployed the North Sea Fleet.

Zhan Guo shivered, his voice murmuring in disbelief:

"This is a declaration of war!"

Steel skeleton empty dot head,

"Yes, he's giving our department a choice."

He demonstrated enough value, his strength, his talent, the potential of his Devil Fruit, and...the possibility of the Marines building a flying armada in the future.

"And all he wanted was the North Sea."

He wanted absolute control and leadership over the North Sea. He wanted the headquarters to remain silent about all his actions in the North Sea. He wanted to be the legitimate...

Steel bones narrowed his eyes.

"...King of the North Sea!!"

……

"Do you think they'll agree over there"

At the same time.

Branch 321, Military Hospital.

In the quiet, upscale ward, the hallway was piled high with a variety of flower bouquets and fruit baskets.

The air was thick with a faint, metallic scent mingled with the sterile odor of disinfectant.

The flying squirrel sat rigidly on the wooden stool beside the bed, his expression grave and solemn as he asked.

They will agree, I proactively exposed my capabilities… this is an offer they can't refuse.

Darren leaned against the hospital bed, a lit cigar clamped between his teeth. His narrowed black eyes peered through the window towards the harbor, a confident smile playing on his lips.

His hands were both cast-covered, his bare upper body bound with bloody bandages. He was pale from blood loss.

"Let's wait and see. I can't say anything about this openly, but Sengoku and Sora are very smart people, they'll understand."

"The death of Bundy Waldo, the possibility of a flying fleet, and my future development... all of this is enough to bring at least 20 years of stability to the North Sea."

"It won't be long before your power of attorney arrives."

Darren's eyes fell on the weasel's calm and resolute face, and he grinned.

Congratulations in advance, new North Sea Fleet Commander.

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Asking for everything, gratitude is boundless.ty, he cast a look at the gloomy hall, asking:"Aren't you afraid he'll stab you in the back""He wouldn't dare, he has no evidence, and nobody would believe him anyway." Darren smiled. "Besides, I'm hi...