Chapter 9 Appointment

  Even Hopodi didn't expect that the first person he saved, Gal, a square-faced soldier with no feminine features at all, was actually a woman. Recalling how considerate Gal had been on the warship, even the normally good-natured Hopodi couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

  Bailey and Penn didn't even need to say anything, the three of them were led all the way to the Warlord's office, both with a dejected expression of 'how could our good brother be a woman' as if they had been betrayed.

  Before long, the three were led to the office of the Warring States General. A small sheep with a bell around its neck walked in front of them, and after exchanging eye contact, it quickly ran backward like a startled bird, finally jumping behind a tall man wearing a naval emblem hat.

  The tall man turned around, and what caught the eyes of the three was that his chin's long beard was tied into a very distinctive braid-like shape, which also made Hobodi feel a moment of astonishment.

  At first glance, this was the face of a middle-aged man, but the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes showed that he had already passed his prime and was about to enter old age. His eyes were hidden behind a pair of glasses with thick, black frames, which reflected the light from the room. The tidy and solemn atmosphere in the house made Hopody and the other two people unconsciously straighten their posture.

  Is he the Warring States General? Although he's old now, but I still feel that I'm no match for him in a single move. What's with this gaze? It's as if a solemn Buddha is staring at me, it makes me feel uncomfortable...

  Is he going to shoot? Hobodi thought to himself.

  However, four years later, the marshal was replaced by General Sakarski. This old man will not be able to hold the position of marshal for long either.

  "The Warring States General has been brought."

  "Hmm, you may go down!" Unexpectedly, the man in front of him was none other than the Admiral of the Navy Headquarters, 'War Country of Buddha'

  The Warring States glanced at the three of them and said, "You should know why I called you here, shouldn't you?"

  Bailly Good jumped in surprise and hastily lowered his head: "Yes, because we captured Caesar Notley on the island of Ponce de Haas..."

  "Idiots! Begabongke has already told me everything about that incident. You guys are responsible, but that's not why I called you here today."

  "That is——" Peng En's eyes were filled with some doubt.

  The Warring States stared at the three of them: "You can survive on such a vicious poisonous island, proving that you also have extraordinary potential. And Beli Gudo, you ate the Devil Fruit, didn't you? Peng En, you're also a deep and hidden guy!"

  "Shogun of the Warring States, you mean..." Beligude's brain may be stupid, but he still understood the meaning behind Shogun's words. His face couldn't help but show joy. They had come worried that it was unnecessary, but this was clearly a promotion rhythm, and the fate of being a third-class soldier was far away from him.

  The Warring States nodded, looking at the three with a playful gaze: "Our department doesn't have extra wages to support you lazy soldiers. Coincidentally, some new generation pirates have recently appeared in the waters near Judicial Island Aines. You two go there!"

  "Huh? We're going to that island of eternal night?" Beligudo and Pengin were momentarily perplexed, thinking that going to the government's island would make them even more idle. However, there are also many benefits to staying on that island, such as the presence of hidden naval "Six Style" users, swordsmen, who, if guided, will become even stronger.

  "What are you two thinking? Even if you get there, you're still soldiers under our department. Of course, I won't be responsible for your salary." Warring States took out two documents from his desk: "These are your appointment letters, sign them and set sail within a week."

  Peng En and Baili Gutou took over the appointment book, when they saw the military rank on it, "T· Peng En Upper Sergeant", "Baili Gutou First-Class Soldier" The two were depressed for a while, and sure enough, they couldn't escape the fate of being demoted.

  Two men took the appointment letter and left, leaving only Hobodi, Zhanguo and a sheep in the room.

  "Hopody, leave the others behind, I have something to ask you. That sniper rifle that Begabong took back, where did you get it from?" Shanguo's gaze pierced through Hopody, making him feel an intense pressure for no reason.

  However, regarding the origin of the gun, Hobodi had already thought out his words on the boat: "I got that gun from a backpack I picked up in Punkhassad. Thanks to it, we five were able to survive. As for its specific origin, I don't know."

  "Really?" Sengoku's eyes widened at Hobodi, according to the report from Begabonk Research, he was shocked and broke out in a cold sweat. The level of that sniper rifle exceeded the current era's firearms by at least several hundred years, and the results of the trial with their navy's famous sharpshooters were astonishing - at a distance of over a kilometer, with strong winds, they hit the bullseye perfectly, its power was overwhelming.

  If this firearm was developed by the underworld of the New World, then their navy's grasp on the situation in the New World will likely become even more tenuous.

  The only fortunate thing is that the stringent production conditions required for that gun should not be mass-produced yet. If the bullets loaded in Shanghai's Lou Stone were used for sniping at a distance of 4,000 meters or more, even the highest combat effectiveness of their naval headquarters would be threatened.

  Of course, these conditions are established under the premise of not grasping the color and aura of what one has seen and heard.

  However, this gun that transcends the times has now been analyzed in detail by their navy, and before long, their naval sniper teams will be a nightmare for pirates at sea.

  In a certain sense, the little pink-haired guy in front of him had made a huge contribution. The officers of those sniper teams had already suggested that he be directly promoted to the rank of Colonel, but this matter was suppressed by his Marshal.

  This young man is only a junior lieutenant, and his strength does not meet the standards of a senior colonel at all. He wants to see this little brat go out and get defeated, and then those pirates will mock 'The Navy Headquarters Colonel is nothing but that' boastful words.

  It's absolutely impossible. How can this kid who can barely survive in the first half of the voyage damage the reputation of the Navy because of him?

  But without giving praise, the great achievements made cannot be ignored, especially those naval sniper teams that are eager to change into new equipment, will definitely make him frustrated.

  "I heard you ate the Devil Fruit made by Vegapunk?" Warring States changed the subject.

  Hobbit's face tightened, and as expected, the topic was brought up again. But at this point, Hobbit could only nod and say: "At that time, I just wanted to survive, to live on with my companions."

  "And with companions?" The expression on Warring States' face relaxed: "Alright! Peng En and Baili Gutu, who escaped with you, have already received their appointments. However, you brought back a game-changing weapon for our naval sniper unit, now you have two choices."

  "Choose?"

  "One is to stay at the Navy headquarters, where the weapons you brought back will make up for the loss of Ponk Hyza Des, and it's enough to get you promoted to the rank of upper colonel. However, the condition is that when you go on a mission, you have to follow the deployment of the lieutenant generals, which means you don't have your own warship! You only get the title and the salary of an upper colonel!"

  War Country said the last two words with gritted teeth, then realized his mistake and added: "Of course, I won't hide from you the drawbacks of choosing this option. Because you took in what Begabank considers a failed product, but even if it's a failed product, it's still rarer than the 'Natural System' - the 'Animal System Phantom Beast Type', which has succeeded on your body. Begabank is now very curious about your body. If you stay at headquarters, you'll definitely have to go there from time to time for research... do you know Seven Warlords 'Violent King' Basil Hawkins? He's currently undergoing Begabank's human modification..."

  "Let's just get to the second condition!" Hobodi's face darkened, from Warguo's words, he heard that the other party looked down on his strength and didn't want to appoint him as a colonel, and even used some so-called 'drawbacks' to intimidate him, really looking down on people.

  Moreover, the conditions offered were too restrictive for him, so he didn't even need to think about it. At the first opportunity, Hobodi eliminated this option.

  "Do you want to choose the second condition?" Warring States smiled: "It's really a very good judgment, the second condition is much simpler."

  "Next, the Warring States took out a document that had already been prepared on his desk: 'The second condition is to let you go to Donghai for garrison, where it is said that there are pirates who escaped from the Great Route. Of course, we don't know the specific identity of the pirate yet, even if we do, you can ask Smoker in Donghai to arrest him.'"

  "What's wrong?"

  "Hmm, he is the commander of this department, stationed in Rog Town, East Sea. You will probably hear some rumors about him after you arrive! If there are no questions, then sign this appointment letter!"

  Hobardy took over the appointment letter, which read: "Lieutenant Hobardy of the Navy Headquarters is appointed as the commander of the 76th branch of the East Sea from today, and will take effect in one month after arriving at the East Sea..."

  Huo Bo Di quietly looked at the text above, compared to the first condition, this condition's degree of freedom was really too high, but the drawbacks were also very obvious. At least in this world, there were two kinds of powers that flourished, the specific use of Devil Fruits, and the Three Colors Overlord... He couldn't find them anywhere.

  It seems that he saw the meaning in Hobody's eyes, and Warring States said: "This is also for your own good. The power is not enough to support the position, and the consequences are terrible! You don't want those pirates who want to make a name for themselves to find you on purpose!"

  "This is natural."

  "That's enough. I won't be able to help you much with the Devil Fruit either, so before you go, go see Vegapunk first! He might know something about the Devil Fruit you ate..." Warring States nodded and gazed out at the distance: "The East Sea is a symbol of peace, but when you get there, don't slack off either. The Zoan-type Devil Fruit you ate will be just right for training."

  "Yes, the Grand Marshal of the Warring States."

  "Tomorrow you go to the port and board Captain Karp's warship, get going!" Warring States said, clenching his fist, full of gritted teeth: "Damn it, that bastard Karp is thinking of taking a holiday again."

  What's up?

  Hobodi walked out of Wargod's office with a puzzled look on his face.