Half an hour later, Nico Robin completed the explanation of the island garrison allocations.
The Jinghai Army generals above the rank of Vice Admiral left one after another, heading to their respective islands.
Sengoku, Monkey D. Garp, and Gol D. Roger remained temporarily at the Sea-Suppressing Star Hub and did not leave immediately.
"Let's go to the conference room in the Heaven Meteor Pavilion."
Luo Chen greeted the group and headed toward the Heaven Meteor Pavilion.
He said to Nico Robin, who was following beside him, "After today's live broadcast, many people will definitely come to Totto Land."
"Marines, pirates, unaffiliated personnel—all are possible. Be prepared to receive them."
"For those who want to join the Jinghai Army, let them join."
"As for the rest, handle it as you see fit."
Luo Chen wasn't overly concerned with the affairs of the Jinghai Army.
His goal was to find the Golden Emperor, Gild Tesoro, and then improve his strength to surpass Imu.
He originally wanted to send a clone.
But now, the Jinghai Army was full of strong individuals.
Even if Imu attacked, they could stall until he returned.
Luo Chen decided to personally visit Gran Tesoro, the world's largest entertainment city.
He would also take Nami and Boa Hancock along for a trip.
When he returned and obtained the strength to crush Imu, it would be the time for the Jinghai Army to attack Mary Geoise and destroy the World Government.
Nico Robin rubbed her forehead as if she had a headache. "You're planning to be a hands-off boss again."
"When do we leave?"
She had heard Luo Chen say before that there were travel plans in the near future.
"Tomorrow. Let the news spread for a while." Luo Chen smiled and comforted her. "Tsuru and Kalifa can help you share the official duties; don't be polite with them."
"There's no need to hide key affairs of Totto Land from Kalifa now. Whether she reports back or not is meaningless."
The final victory depended on the strength disparity between him and Imu.
Intelligence played no decisive role in the current situation.
"Alright." Nico Robin did not question him.
She obeyed Luo Chen completely.
The Jinghai Army's success today did not depend on her, Nico Robin, nor on Douglas Bullet, Enel, and the others.
It was Luo Chen.
He alone crushed the Marines and defeated the World Government's Five Elders and God's Knights.
As long as Luo Chen was there, as long as nothing happened to Luo Chen, there would never be danger.
This was the deepest insight she had gained since following Luo Chen.
On the way to the Heaven Meteor Pavilion, Nami and Boa Hancock returned to their respective residences to prepare for tomorrow's trip.
...
Heaven Meteor Pavilion, first floor, conference room.
Luo Chen sat at the head of the table, with Nico Robin and Kalifa on either side.
Gol D. Roger, Monkey D. Garp, Sengoku, and Tsuru took their seats.
The four of them stared at each other in silence, the atmosphere appearing extremely strange.
One was the Pirate King.
Three were Marines.
In the past, their stances were hostile, but now they wore Jinghai Army uniforms and had become comrades-in-arms.
Moreover, two of them were people who had already died.
Sitting alive in front of Monkey D. Garp and Tsuru today, the emotions in their hearts remained unsettled.
Seeing them silent and lost in their thoughts, Luo Chen took the lead to open the topic:
"Your past identities, experiences, and actions are not important."
"From now on, we all belong to the Jinghai Army. I hope everyone can work together in the same boat and help me overthrow the World Government and wipe out pirates."
Sengoku exhaled lightly, stood up, and said with a solemn expression:
"I solemnly apologize for everything I have done in the past!"
"For my own selfish interests, I committed so many crimes; dying ten thousand times would not be enough!"
"To have the opportunity to express my remorse to you today is truly... I am endlessly grateful!"
In front of everyone, he bowed ninety degrees and apologized sincerely.
This bow was not only for his past crimes but also for Luo Chen rescuing Tsuru.
He had just heard from Monkey D. Garp that the World Government used Tsuru as a hostage.
If Luo Chen hadn't sent someone to break into Impure Down, Tsuru would likely have fallen victim to the World Government's malicious hands.
The former Marine Fleet Admiral Sengoku, the Sengoku who obeyed the World Government blindly, was dead.
He was now just an Admiral of the Jinghai Army.
From the bottom of his heart, he was willing to devote himself entirely to Luo Chen to repay his kindness.
Gol D. Roger watched this scene with surprise in his eyes.
Sengoku wouldn't even be this humble in front of the Five Elders.
Today, he actually lowered his attitude toward a young man like Luo Chen.
He estimated there were still many circumstances he didn't know about.
"Alright, let's not mention the past anymore." Luo Chen asked Sengoku to sit down again.
His gaze swept over Sengoku, Monkey D. Garp, and Tsuru.
"The Jinghai Army is newly established. Military regulations, laws, the cultivation of discipline and loyalty... many affairs still need the three of you to help share the burden."
"In addition, the daily training of the soldiers requires more effort from the three of you and Kizaru."
Luo Chen paused, considered his words, and said:
"This army was not established and trained for me."
"I, and the people around me, do not need their protection."
Seeing curiosity in the eyes of Sengoku, the other two, and Gol D. Roger, Luo Chen didn't keep them in suspense and continued:
"The Jinghai Army was established to protect all common people."
"Recruit people with lofty ideals, train them, cultivate them, and send them to all parts of the world to protect the people of every island."
"What I want is an iron army that truly upholds peace and justice."
"Not a private army for me, Luo Chen, or for some noble."
"Upholding justice and protecting civilians is the sole mission of the Jinghai Army."
"Do the three of you understand what I mean?"
Sengoku, Monkey D. Garp, and Tsuru's fists resting on the conference table had clenched tight at some point.
Especially Monkey D. Garp and Tsuru; their aged faces were faintly red, their eyes bright, making it easy to see their excitement.
"Luo Chen, no, Fleet Admiral Luo Chen, this is the Marine force of this old man's ideals!" Monkey D. Garp laughed heartily, making no secret of his gratification.
Why did he join the army decades ago?
Justice, protecting the people, wiping out pirates... this was his impression of the Marines before joining.
It was Monkey D. Garp's original intention for joining the Marines.
But after really entering the Marines, especially after being promoted to Vice Admiral, he discovered that the so-called Marines were far from what he had imagined.
Bullshit justice. The grassroots soldiers were okay.
But the Marine Admirals and Fleet Admiral were completely serving that trash group, the Celestial Dragons.
Helping the Celestial Dragons oppress the people and commit crimes.
Monkey D. Garp was utterly disappointed and resentful toward the Marines.
However, his power was simply insufficient to change the Marines.
Today, Luo Chen's expectations for the Jinghai Army coincided perfectly with his original intentions.
An army that adhered to justice and fought for the people of the world!
Not the private army of a certain person, race, or noble.
But an army belonging to the people.
Monkey D. Garp had never heard of any ruler proposing such an idea.
The Five Elders, Commander-in-Chief Steel Bone Kong, Marine Fleet Admiral Sengoku, the Four Emperors of the pirates...
Even his son, Monkey D. Dragon, did not have thoughts like Luo Chen that transcended the current era.
The goal of the Revolutionary Army was to overthrow the Celestial Dragons and the World Government.
After overthrowing them, what the army would do and what it would accomplish were all unknown variables.
Luo Chen being able to clearly state the future mission of the Jinghai Army meant he must have thought deeply and reflected on the ills of the current world.
That was why he could utter such deafening and world-shocking words!
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