A month later. In the seas of the New World, a Navy warship cut through the waves, speeding toward the horizon. On the deck, Sephiroth, wearing a black suit and a white justice cape, was leaning on the side of the ship, holding his chin and looking into the distance, toward an island that was gradually appearing.
The people traveling with him, in addition to the Navy soldiers transporting the mission, were more than thirty problematic soldiers from other branches. Although separated by several decks, Sephiroth could hear the laughter and curses from the cabins of those problematic soldiers. It was still daytime, but they were on a warship, openly drinking and gambling.
Frank, dressed in a justice cape, came out of the cabin and stood beside him with a respectful tone. "Brigadier General Sephiroth, do you need me to restrain them?"
"No need! Just let them continue to indulge themselves!" Sephiroth chuckled and shook his head.
Although he was the person with the highest rank on this warship, he didn't bother to restrain those problematic soldiers. After all, the people who were assigned to the G-5 branch were basically very problematic in terms of lifestyle and personality. If they could be rectified, they would not be thrown to the G-5 branch by their superiors.
In his heart, Sephiroth was ready to make a mess in the G-5 branch. After a year or two, the turmoil of the cleanup operation completely subsides, he would apply to resign and get out of the Navy.
Looking at the adjutant who was standing beside him, Sephiroth couldn't help but smile and say, "Frank, do you regret being transferred to the G-5 branch with me now? If you regret it, just say so. I can take care of it and help you get back to the Navy Headquarters, or even go to a branch in the Four Seas!"
Frank had been with him for four years, and for this devoted lieutenant, Sephiroth was quite happy. After four years of being together, Frank had been affirmed and trusted in all other aspects besides his strength.
Originally, a month ago, Sephiroth talked to Frank when he received the order from Sengoku to arrange a good position for the other party. However, Frank was determined to follow him. At that time, Sephiroth also advised Frank to think carefully. Unexpectedly, Frank secretly made a report applying for a transfer to the G-5 branch and submitted it.
Hearing this, Frank shook his head. He stood up straight, raised his head high and said, "Brigadier General Sephiroth, thank you for your kindness! I think it's good to continue to follow you, you are the best officer I have ever seen."
"You..." Sephiroth shook his head with a slightly helpless tone. "Given that Frank has put in so much hard work for me, I can't bear to let a young man ruin his future."
"Forget it! When I am about to leave the Navy, I will find a suitable opportunity and forcefully arrange a good position for Frank!" Sephiroth secretly made up his mind in his heart.
A moment later, the warship finally came to the sea around an island. On the coastline of the island, a Navy base with a rather dilapidated exterior wall building, also appeared in Sephiroth's eyes. The exterior walls of the base were full of cannonball holes and cracks, as well as exterior wall patches made of iron sheets.
This situation, whether in the Four Seas or in other branches on the Grand Line, was a terrible sight. The image of the Navy base was related to the face of the Navy. The G-5 branch building looked so shabby, which was simply a disgrace. In fact, the annual funds allocated by the Navy Headquarters were not lacking.
There were two main reasons why this Navy base was so dilapidated. First, the island where the G-5 branch was located was often invaded by pirates. Second, the way the G-5 soldiers dealt with captured pirates was extremely cruel or perverted. Many pirates hated the G-5 branch soldiers so much that pirate groups often took the initiative to attack the G-5 headquarters.
A moment later, the warship slowly came to the shore, dropped its anchor, and docked at the pier.
"Everyone gather!" A main officer with a huge Justice cape, standing on the deck, roared loudly. Soon after, a group of soldiers ran quickly and gathered in formation. However, the more than thirty other problematic soldiers walked out of the cabin lazily and lined up sparsely.
After counting the number and making sure not a single person was missing, the main officer walked to Sephiroth. He saluted and handed over the list and related documents, then said in a loud and strong tone, "Brigadier General Sephiroth, including you, the thirty-three people who were transferred to the G-5 branch have arrived. The subordinate's escort mission is complete! Next, please ask you to lead the relevant soldiers to the G-5 branch to report."
"Hmm! Thank you," Sephiroth nodded. He turned to the thirty-one messy, more-like-pirates Navy soldiers, and ordered, "Everyone, get off the boat!"
He took the lead and walked down the gangway, standing on the edge of the pier. The more than thirty problematic Navy soldiers also came out of the warship with their luggage. The gate of the G-5 branch base was so open that there were no soldiers guarding it. Through the open gate, Sephiroth could also see some soldiers on the playground.
However...
On the beach not far away, Sephiroth saw a group of Navy soldiers, who were circling a pile of firewood and pouring kerosene on it.
In the middle of the woodpile, six poles were erected, on which six wounded people were tied with chains. Their bodies were covered with various bruises and cuts. Some of them, their limbs had been cut off, and one even had his face peeled off with blood-soaked cheeks, which looked so hideous.
"Wait! You can't do that! I will get a legitimate trial!"
"Stop! You bastard!!!"
"If you have the guts to let me go, I won't kill you!"
"You bastards of the G-5 branch of the Navy, I will not let you go even if I die!"
The six were constantly cursing and begging for mercy, as their bodies were doused with kerosene by those soldiers.
"Lieutenant Colonel Yarisuky, we are all ready!"
A ferocious-looking Navy soldier, handed a blazing torch to a young man with a beard and a scar on his left face.
"Okay! Let's use these six damn pirates for a big bonfire party today!"
As he spoke, Yarisuky, with a look of joy on his face, threw the torch in his hand directly onto the pile of firewood. The orange flames instantly ignited the kerosene, burning the wood, and also burning the six pirates.
"Aaaaaaa x6"
Piercing screams sounded from the mouths of the six pirates who had turned into Burning Men. Instantly, a burst of charred flesh smell spread from the flames. After a while, all six of them were burned alive in unimaginable pain!
Sephiroth just stood there and took a few glances at those Navy soldiers, and the six burning pirates, and then he walked directly into the G-5 branch.
Meanwhile, the problematic Navy soldiers who followed him were extremely amazed by the scene of burning people alive, and their eyes were filled with an inexplicable excitement.