One Piece: I Start with a Married Woman, I Am the Evil Admiral!

Chapter 266 Aini's Popularity in the Navy

With Ani leading Basil Hawkins and Urouge, they followed closely behind Garp, swaggering around the Marine Headquarters.

The scene was like a unique and breathtaking sight, instantly making it the most dazzling spot in the Navy Headquarters.

The naval soldiers coming and going around them were all busy with their own tasks; some were organizing documents, some were wiping weapons, and some were whispering and discussing their mission.

But when this group of people appeared, everyone seemed to be frozen in place by an invisible force, and they all stared at them with wide eyes.

Garp and his crew were naturally recognized by the Navy, after all, he was a renowned Navy hero.

That resounding name was known throughout every corner of the Naval Headquarters.

Moreover, Garp often lingers at Marine Headquarters. His iconic figure, hearty laughter, and unique style of doing things are as familiar to the Marines as the sun that rises every day.

So even when they see Garp on ordinary days, they are respectful but not surprised. After giving a military salute, they continue with their work.

But today, the situation is quite different.

"Huh..."

Suddenly, someone in the crowd uttered a soft sound of surprise. This subtle sound was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly attracting the attention of those around.

It turned out that some naval soldiers had their eyes on Basil Hawkins and Urky. Their unique appearance and demeanor made them stand out in the crowd.

Basil Hawkins's strange attire and enigmatic expression seemed to conceal countless untold secrets; Urki's tall, muscular physique, like a small mountain, exuded a wild aura. Add to that the wings on his back and his mocking face, and it was impossible not to notice him.

Therefore, the naval soldiers immediately recognized Basil Hawkins and Urki.

They are notorious pirates on the high seas!

This was the first time anyone at Marine Headquarters had ever seen pirates so leisurely strolling around Marine Headquarters.

Normally, even when the Seven Warlords of the Sea, allies of the Navy, come to Marine Headquarters, they are subject to many restrictions. The Seven Warlords usually come here with a mission, and their actions are strictly planned. They cannot wander around aimlessly, much less stroll around leisurely like these three.

This scene left the naval soldiers present speechless with astonishment.

For a moment, they even doubted their own eyes, thinking they were seeing things.

They rubbed their eyes hard and looked again. Sure enough, it was pirates strolling around the Marine Headquarters.

This illogical scenario left them momentarily bewildered.

Some soldiers gaped, their mouths agape as if a fist could fit inside; others stared in disbelief, their eyes filled with confusion and shock; still others whispered amongst themselves, discussing what was going on.

"What's going on here? How can pirates be so casual in our Marine Headquarters?" A young Marine soldier asked the veteran next to him, his face full of confusion.

The veteran looked bewildered, scratched his head, and said, "I don't know either. This is too strange. I've never seen anything like it before."

Meanwhile, Aini, Basil Hawkins, and Urouge seemed completely oblivious to the strange looks from the surrounding Marines, continuing to stroll leisurely behind Garp as if this were their own territory.

If Basil Hawkins and Urouge hadn't been following behind Lieutenant General Kap, they might have even launched an attack.

However, as if drawn by an invisible force, most people's attention was drawn to Aini. Even a fleeting glance caused a small ripple in the crowd, as many instantly recognized Aini.

After all, over the past year, Enni has become the most popular figure in the entire naval system.

Every month, news from within the Navy surges like a tide, and Aini's remarkable achievements always occupy a significant portion of it.

He once ventured alone into a dangerous island inhabited by pirates, and with his extraordinary wisdom and terrifying strength, he almost wiped out the entire pirate gang that had committed numerous evil deeds on the island, and the enemy was none other than a Yonko pirate gang; he also rescued two kingdoms from the clutches of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

He managed the East China Sea very well, even after he left.

The East Sea remains peaceful and prosperous, and it is said that even the nobles of the East Sea have become more amiable.

They no longer resort to beatings or verbal abuse against ordinary people.

These heroic deeds, one by one, will surely shine like brilliant stars in the long history of the navy.

This earned him the utmost respect from everyone who heard of him.

Of course, amidst this wave of admiration, there were also some discordant notes.

There is a small group of people who dislike Enni's practice of taking pirates under his command, feeling that this practice violates the Navy's consistent principles and ideals.

In their view, pirates are heinous criminals who should be punished most severely, rather than being easily accepted.

However, even with such dissatisfaction, they had to admit from the bottom of their hearts that Aini had achieved great things and demonstrated great strength.

After all, in the military, strength and achievements are hard currency that cannot be ignored. Aini's heroic performance and outstanding achievements on the battlefield are like an insurmountable mountain, forcing them to acknowledge his excellence.

It's important to know that Aini's photos circulated widely within the Navy, and countless people had seen them.

However, very few people actually see him in person.

So when Aini truly appeared before everyone, the people present were all frozen in place, their minds blank, and they didn't react immediately.

"Aini, it's General candidate Aini!"

While everyone was still in shock, someone in the crowd suddenly realized what was happening. His eyes widened, his voice trembled with excitement, and he couldn't help but shout out in surprise.

This exclamation was like a stone thrown into calm water, instantly creating ripples.

The once quiet scene suddenly became noisy. The shout was like a signal, waking up all the sailors present.

This caused even the other marines to turn their gazes toward Aini, their eyes filled with respect and admiration.