The Xuanwu Naval base.
At this moment, a group of high-ranking naval officers had solemn expressions.
In the Battle of the South China Sea, Wang Zhi and his companions encountered an ambush by the Ward Pirate Group and suffered heavy losses, subsequently making contact with Benedict.
However, this contact did not last long before contact was lost.
Following that, news spread that the fleet led by Wang Zhi had been annihilated.
Benedict was quite satisfied with the combat power displayed by Wang Zhi and Silver Axe.
Furthermore, Wang Zhi's awareness was very high, so Benedict directly appointed him as a Grand Admiral of the Xuanwu Navy.
Of course, doing so also carried some of the meaning behind "buying a thousand-li horse for a thousand pieces of gold."
The results were mixed, but the benefits clearly outweighed the drawbacks.
The Battle of the South China Sea had also caused the Xuanwu Navy to act with more caution, but it also gave the pirates of the South China Sea an opportunity to act with impunity.
Benedict asked, "How many people have been found?"
"Twenty surviving soldiers have been found; the rest are basically confirmed dead," Jiancirou said with a serious expression.
"What about Wang Zhi and Silver Axe?" Benedict asked again.
"No news yet," Jiancirou replied, shaking his head. "However, I believe that with their strength, there shouldn't be too much of a problem."
Benedict frowned slightly upon hearing this, falling into thought.
He acknowledged the strength of both Wang Zhi and Silver Axe, and their demise would be a significant loss to the Xuanwu Navy.
"Report!"
A slightly hurried knocking sounded, followed by a voice from outside.
It was a special forces soldier who had been promoted to Brigadier General, possessing both Armament Haki and Observation Haki, and had been directly promoted from the rank of Colonel.
Benedict glanced and then said, "Enter!"
The Brigadier General walked in, his expression tense, and quickly said, "Reporting, Marshal. Something has happened in the North Sea. The North Sea fleet, led by the Sword Immortal Grand Admiral, was attacked by a mysterious mecha unit while engaging the Vinsmoke family, suffering heavy losses."
"The Sword Immortal Grand Admiral, after being hit by the pirate 'Silver Fox's' slow-light ray, was subjected to focused fire by the mysterious mecha unit and was severely injured."
Benedict's expression turned even more somber upon hearing this, and he said in a deep voice, "Where is Ginshi now?"
"The Sword Immortal Grand Admiral escaped unharmed using his Devil Fruit ability, but only twenty percent of the soldiers who broke through the encirclement survived; the rest were all killed," the Brigadier General quickly replied.
"Currently, we have not been able to contact the Sword Immortal Grand Admiral."
"In addition, there are many rumors circulating the seas that are very unfavorable to the Xuanwu Navy, and some are even threatening to counter-attack the Xuanwu Navy."
The Brigadier General's voice became much smaller as he said this, appearing somewhat lacking in confidence.
"Bang!"
The desk in front of Benedict instantly disintegrated.
The Brigadier General was startled, and sweat appeared on his forehead.
Jiancirou raised his hand to block the incoming desk, his expression stern and cool, saying, "Marshal, I will personally lead the fleet to the North Sea."
"We will definitely destroy the Vinsmoke family."
Although Jiancirou had a somewhat cold personality, his relationship with Sakata Ginshi was quite good.
At this moment, with Sakata Ginshi severely injured and the North Sea fleet suffering heavy losses, how could he not take this seriously and be angry?
Most importantly, Sakata Ginshi's whereabouts were currently unknown.
"Ding! The system has detected that the Xuanwu Navy's North Sea and South China Sea operations have suffered severe setbacks, and the morale of the Xuanwu Navy has been hit. The host is requested to personally take action to restore morale, continue to advance the plan of conquering the four seas, and suppress the arrogance of the pirates. Mission rewards: 20,000 Justice Points, Soldier Enhancement Stones*20, Silver Treasure Chest*1."
The system's voice sounded in Benedict's mind, and at the same time, it made Benedict take the matter even more seriously.
Originally, Benedict had not intended to take action himself.
However, to complete the mission, it seemed necessary to go to the North Sea and the South China Sea.
Sakata Ginshi was a special forces soldier summoned by him, possessing absolute loyalty, as well as great potential and qualities.
He absolutely could not let him perish here.
"Ring! Ring! Ring!"
It was the sound of a Den Den Mushi.
Jiancirou took it out of his pocket, glanced at it, and his eyes flickered with joy, saying, "It's Ginshi's Den Den Mushi."
Benedict nodded slightly, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes.
Since contact could be made, it meant he was not dead yet.
Jiancirou answered the Den Den Mushi, and then Sakata Ginshi's voice came through, "I almost died."
"That damn Silver Fox, next time I catch him, I'll definitely kill him."
Jiancirou, hearing Ginshi's relatively strong voice, revealed a faint smile and said, "Now in the North Sea, all those pirates are laughing at you."
"Tch, that's because I was restricted. Otherwise, with their little strength, it wouldn't be enough for me to chop," Sakata Ginshi said dismissively. "When I recover from my injuries this time, I'll destroy Silver Fox first, and then stir up the East China Sea upside down."
Jiancirou's mouth curved, and he then looked at Sakata Ginshi.
At this moment, Sakata Ginshi had a stern face. Seeing the Den Den Mushi pointed at him, he then sneered, "That's good, the esteemed Sword Immortal is actually beaten into such a sorry state by a bunch of riffraff, and even sent my soldiers to hell. Ginshi, your skills have improved."
On a certain island, Sakata Ginshi, who was covered in bandages and injured, listened to Benedict's words. He first showed a bitter smile, but then immediately put on his usual flippant demeanor and said, "Marshal, don't worry, I can take down the North Sea."
Xuanwu Naval base.
Benedict said coldly upon hearing this, "I believe you, but what I need is an immediate solution."
Sakata Ginshi was slightly stunned, then fell silent.
If the matter needed to be resolved immediately, his current injuries would not allow it.
Unless, he could eat a Senzu Bean.
But Senzu Beans, apart from Benedict, no one possessed them.
"The South China Sea fleet was almost annihilated, and Wang Zhi and Silver Axe's whereabouts are unknown."
Benedict's voice followed, and Sakata Ginshi's pupils suddenly contracted, his heart filled with great shock.
He knew that Wang Zhi's strength was formidable.
With his current strength, it would be somewhat troublesome to defeat Wang Zhi.
However, at this moment, the South China Sea fleet led by Wang Zhi had been completely annihilated, and Wang Zhi and Silver Axe were both missing and presumed dead.
"Who did it?" Sakata Ginshi instinctively asked.
"The Ward Pirate Group," Jiancirou replied to Sakata Ginshi.
"Marshal, I can go to the South China Sea first and deal with the Ward Pirate Group," Jiancirou said to Benedict.
"You go to the South China Sea, but I want you to stall him," Benedict said coldly.
"Marshal, I..." Jiancirou wanted to say that he could handle it, but Benedict waved his hand, indicating, "Buggy, I will kill him."
"Before that, I need to go to the North Sea first."