There weren't many people in the cafeteria in the evening.
To be more precise, there was hardly anyone left at this ti.
The clock at the cafeteria entrance showed the current ti as 7:14 PM, with less than an hour left until closing.
Most soldiers would co to eat imdiately after finishing training around 6 PM, as the demand for food was very high after a full day of training.
The first batch of als had the most variety and was the freshest.
By the ti Jake and Monet arrived, only a few ran shops had so leftovers remaining.
As they walked, Monet and Jake continued chatting casually about those things from earlier.
"Jake, based on what you said, doesn't that an our Sea Train patrol tomorrow is an extrely important task?"
Hearing the excitent in Monet's voice, Jake knew that not dampening her spirits was the best show of emotional intelligence right now.
So he smiled and said.
"Any great endeavor starts from a small beginning. Our mission tomorrow is indeed very important."
"Then I'll try to lower the temperature of my fruit ability even further tonight. Today's training allowed to successfully raise the -5°C level to -6°C. But how should I put it... Although I can lower the temperature more, both the area of effect and the stamina consumption are much higher than before."
Taking the ran handed over by the shop owner, Jake pointed to the vinegar dish on the side and asked while speaking.
"Developing fruit abilities needs to be combined with physical training. It can't be rushed, Do you want vinegar?"
"That's true. We still have two months, so let's take it slow later on. Add so vinegar for please."
The two carried their noodles to a corner of the cafeteria and sat down casually before starting to eat large mouthfuls.
After all, with their training volu, even a slender woman like Monet had quite a large demand for food.
As the two were eating, a sowhat lecherous voice suddenly ca from the side.
"Young man~ May I sit and eat with you?"
Upon hearing that familiar tone, Jake imdiately put down his chopsticks.
He then turned to look at the newcor.
Sure enough, upon seeing that signature lecherous face, Jake imdiately pulled the still slightly dazed Monet to stand up and said to Kizaru.
"Of course, Vice Admiral Borsalino!"
Jake's reaction surprised Kizaru a bit.
He looked at Jake, smiling as he pulled him and Monet to sit down.
"It seems you know who I am~ Then I won't beat around the bush. Young Jake and Miss Monet~ I ca here at Sakazuki's request. Recently, due to the Fisher Tiger incident, Sakazuki has to go out for a while, so your regular training will be left to . Also, I'm very interested in those things you were talking about earlier, young Jake~ Can you explain them to in detail?"
Kizaru's words made Jake's scalp tingle.
How did this old pervert overhear what he had said earlier?!
Jake knew that when he was talking to Monet just now, he had inevitably fallen into so common male pitfalls, naly discussing politics and boasting, which led him to say so things that even he considered too ambitious.
And now, these things had actually been overheard by one of the highest-ranking officials in Marine Headquarters.
Jake felt his heart racing, but fortunately the person who heard that information was Kizaru.
Plus, Jake hadn't revealed everything, so there was still room for damage control.
So he tried to stay calm as he said to Kizaru.
"I'm not very clear on which specific things you an. Could Vice Admiral Borsalino be more precise?"
Jake was gambling that Kizaru hadn't heard too much content.
However, in the next mont, Kizaru's mouth twisted slightly into a smile as he said.
"Of course I an what you said about the Sea Train and the impact of the Warlord Policy. Although I also have so criticisms of the Warlord Policy, I haven't thought about it to the extent that you have. So I wanted to hear more from you~"
Hearing this, Jake's heart sank.
However, thinking of Kizaru's performance in the original story, Jake also relaxed a bit.
Kizaru, who could follow Akainu's orders to kill a close friend, was likely absolutely loyal to the Marines rather than so kind of Revolutionary Army executive.
So after taking a deep breath, Jake dropped the act and said directly to Kizaru.
"Since Vice Admiral Borsalino has already heard, I'll boldly share my humble opinions without holding back.
As you heard say earlier, I'm very optimistic about the future prospects of the Sea Train. If we Marines can bypass the World Governnt's control and obtain even a small portion of the profits from the Sea Train, it would go a long way towards freeing us from the World Governnt's control."
"At the sa ti, the Warlord Policy is sothing very detrintal to the Marines' reputation among civilians. If the Warlord Policy is actually implented, it will definitely be a heavy blow to the Marines.
Right now there are just rumors, but to be honest, many low-ranking soldiers are already finding it hard to accept. If pirates are actually legalized, it will be a serious affront to justice."
Listening to Jake's words, Borsalino glanced at the ran in front of him, then sighed and said.
"Young man, you really do have a long-term perspective~ But you're absolutely right about this matter. You know, the news about the Warlord Policy was originally not supposed to be known by any soldiers below the rank of Vice Admiral at Headquarters.
But you know, if those guys want information to spread, no one can stop them. So let ask you another question - do you know why those guys wanted to leak this information?"
Jake pondered for a mont, then replied to Kizaru.
"First, it's to test the reception and information channels on the Marines' side. We're currently at the peak of the Great Pirate Era and the World Governnt needs a large number of Marines to maintain basic mariti security.
So they can't openly antagonize the Marines during this period. Therefore, releasing the information in advance is to gauge the Marines' level of acceptance."
"Second, after releasing news of the Warlord Policy, whether it's actually implented or not, it will cause significant reputational damage to the Marines.
If the Marines express that it definitely won't be implented, but then it ends up being implented, it would be an even more serious breach of trust.
If the Marines don't express an opinion, it will cause low-ranking soldiers to doubt and worry about the high-level leadership, which is also a blow to morale."
"Third, as long as the information is released, there will always be pirates, civilians and soldiers who believe it. Whichever group develops dissatisfaction and hatred towards the Marines, it benefits the World Governnt. This requires no cost - it's just a rumor."
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