Cobra the Fan

"732 people, is it unexpected that only 61 people can return to their hometown in the end?" After getting the accurate result, Hina said to herself in a low voice.

"You have done a good job, at least 61 families were still saved. Those who were left at least didn't have to become slaves." General Louis reassured.

"Hina-chan, this is actually already one of the most successful results. Unlike other pirates, those pirates who are part of the slave owners have hostages as a safety cover. Many times we dare not push too far in order to ensure the safety of the hostages, and can only let them release some of their slaves before making plans."

Commodore Adkin sighed at the same time nor minced words of praise, "Although we also know that this approach will largely give impetus to the practice of those slave ships, but trying to balance security and success in battle is too difficult. Moreover, your action this time is certainly a great blow to the arrogance of those pirates. When you join the Marine later, I will give you credit for this merit."

"Huh? Hina did not do anything, these are all the credit of Longinus-nii!" Hina panicked and waved her hand to refuse.

"Don't worry, I'm sure I won't forget the Longinus one. He's probably being interviewed by those reporters right now!" Commodore Adkin was quite envious. He was a Commodore who had been in the newspapers only a handful of times. Even those few times got mentioned as written material only because of the glory of Longinus.

No way, who called his simple looks and moderate strength and unusual deeds, there is nothing worth digging material.

But Longinus is different. Even if it's just his face taken in, it can make the sales of newspapers go up several notches. Those who are not particularly interested in looks can't pick any fault with his perfect resume. It has become the child of someone else's family in the mouth of those parents in this sea.

...

"Quite a perfect answer, Lieutenant Commander Longinus. I look forward to our next meeting!" A large humanoid bird took off his courtesy hat in a dignified manner.

"Vice President Morgans, your questions are also quite sharp and strategic. I think we might have the chance to work together again in the future." Although the other party was a large humanoid bird, Longinus did not show any strange gaze.

"I also have this feeling. With the potential of Lieutenant Commander Longinus, our cooperation will never end on this occasion. I hope that my report will be accompanied by the fame of Lieutenant Commander Longinus to spread throughout the Grand Line!" Morgans swayed his comically large belly, ignored the distant laughter calmly, and freely walked out of the room.

"The future president of the World Economic News newspaper?" Longinus gazed in the distant direction of Morgans, then looked down at his slightly closed palm, "Only by mastering the power of public opinion can 'justice' be spread to more distant places!"

...

During the night, the kings of the remaining countries arrived one after another.

It is the main reason why they asked the Marine to mediate. Without the presence of Marine, the symbol of "absolute justice", the kings would not have been assured to enter the territories of their neighbors.

"The most vexing part of this four-nation talks is Alabasta, because they are the strongest and have profited the most from the previous war. If they stop there, although they will still be the biggest winners in this war, they may lose a lot of interests afterwards."

During the lively dinner, Commodore Adkin dealt with the noble figures' greetings while giving Longinus a few meeting points.

"Moreover, that old man of Alabasta is extremely cunning and devious, always stands for biting off the fattest piece of meat from the enemy. During his years in power, he has launched dozens of wars, large and small, which has expanded Alabasta to the present level. In fact, I was surprised that he agreed to attend the four-nation talks this time."

"As for the rest of the three countries, you should mainly pay attention to King Azka. That guy is greedy while being stupid. Although he is losing the war now, he may still have illusion of grabbing benefits with his 'superior' negotiation skills, so don't let his stupidity ruin the talks."

Longinus twitched his mouth speechlessly, "Are we here to arbitrate, or are we here to be babysitters?"

"Those who can do more, will do more!" Commodore Adkin scanned the surroundings and said in a low voice, "In fact, Sandy Island is a mess. Don't mention that the sea area under my jurisdiction is the largest among the branch Commodores. But in fact, they let me take over this place only because they see me as the most shallow in sensibility."

"Because, according to my previous period, all previous naval forces stationed here have found traces of regular activities of the World Government intelligence agencies on this island. It seems that this is an area of high concern to the World Government. That's why we reached a consensus to try not to let Sandy Island mess up, so that those government guys don't intervene across the board."

"Is it because of the status of royal family that the Nefertari family had once, or is it because of that Poneglyph that the royal family possesses?" Longinus recalled the memory of that foreign soul and secretly pondered, "It should be the former! Otherwise the World Government could not have let Crocodile wreak havoc in Alabasta for so many years!"

As Longinus was thinking about it, Commodore Adkin tapped Longinus on the shoulder and said with a wink, "It looks like I'm in the way, so I won't stop you, the Marine hero, from exuding your own charm!"

Sure enough, when Adkin, a thick-eyed guy, left, many Yingying Yanyan 1) soon came over.

"Are you the same Lieutenant Commander Longinus who rescued those poor slaves? It' s really as handsome as in the newspaper... No, I mean, as kind as what is written in the newspaper!"

"Is it possible to see something like kindness at a glance? It's obvious that they see someone's face, it's simple! But not me, what I see is the kind of interesting soul Lieutenant Commander Longinus has!"

"You... are a good slut!"

"Lieutenant Commander Longinus, can you tell us a little about your heroic deeds fighting the pirates? If there is not enough time, it is fine for us to discuss it in detail in a quieter place."

"You elderly women in your twenties, hurry up and let go of Lieutenant Commander Longinus. Why can't you behave yourselves and find an older man who is more suitable to your age?"

"What do you bratty little girls know?"

"Auntie, you are very annoying!"

"What did you call me?"

"Sorry, I should call you Grandma!"

"Damn little girls, see if I don't rip your mouths off!"

"Come on, come on! I've seen you grandmas for a long time!"

With the outbreak of war, Longinus was in turn left in a daze and forced out.

At this time, a strange yet familiar face appeared in front of Longinus. He was so excited that he couldn't talk to himself, "Lieutenant Commander Long... Long... Longinus, I am able to see you here, I... I'm just too happy."

"By the way, let me first introduce myself. I am the crown prince of Alabasta, Nefertari Cobra, and I am also your most loyal admirer!"

Translator:

1) Yingying Yanyan, a Chinese idiom, means warbler and swallows. It is a metaphor for a spring object. It also refers to numerous concubines or prostitutes.