The moment Doflamingo and Byrnndi World stepped into the office, they immediately felt several sharp gazes fall upon them.
An unspeakable sense of oppression filled the air, as if the entire room was scrutinizing their every move.
The two stopped in unison, their eyes sweeping around, taking in the scene within the office.
Most of the G5 branch officers were sitting upright in their respective positions, each with a serious and focused expression, as if they had just concluded an important meeting.
The room was unusually quiet, with only the ticking of the clock subtly echoing, accompanying their every step, making it particularly clear.
Jian An sat in the main seat, his aura making the atmosphere in the entire room even heavier.
However, when he saw Doflamingo and Byrnndi World, a rare smile appeared on his face, as if the tense atmosphere that had just ended was broken by this moment of levity.
"I heard you guys stirred up something big on Whole Cake Island?"
Jian An's voice was low and powerful, but with a hint of teasing, as if anticipating good news from them.
Doflamingo appeared completely unrestrained in front of Jian An.
He had grown up by Jian An's side since childhood and was already accustomed to this relaxed atmosphere.
With a light smile, he casually found an empty seat and sat down, his movements smooth and natural, as if he were in his own home.
"Byrnndi World and I were too far away from G5, and knowing that we wouldn't make it in time for the battle here, we agreed to go directly to Charlotte Linlin's hometown."
Doflamingo's voice carried a hint of smugness and pride, as if showing off his clever decision.
Byrnndi World stood beside him, nodding slightly, with a calm affirmation on his face.
Although they had rushed to the G5 branch at full speed, they were ultimately unable to arrive in time for the battle due to the long distance.
Of course, they made this decision because they learned that Admiral Zephyr had arrived at G5 to provide support, so they decisively changed their plans and decided to go directly to Charlotte Linlin's hometown for a surprise attack.
"It just so happened that the defenses there were weak, so we directly wiped out her lair."
Doflamingo continued, his tone relaxed, as if discussing a trivial matter.
Jian An nodded, the smile on his face becoming more obvious.
He knew Doflamingo's style of doing things, decisive and ruthless, and this action was exactly what he had expected.
"Whole Cake Island and the surrounding islands have been completely destroyed, and the captured money has been sent to the G5 warehouse."
Doflamingo continued to report, his tone filled with undisguised accomplishment.
The other officers in the office cast admiring glances upon hearing this.
Although Doflamingo and Byrnndi World did not personally participate in the battle at the G5 branch, their actions clearly brought a huge strategic advantage to the Navy.
Jian An looked at the two in front of him, secretly marveling at their decisiveness and resourcefulness.
Although the battle at the G5 branch had ended, their actions undoubtedly added to the Navy's victory.
This flexible strategy and courageous execution were exactly what the Navy needed.
"Well done."
Jian An said softly, his voice carrying a rare hint of praise.
His gaze swept over everyone present, as if telling them that the success of this operation was not only a personal achievement but also a victory for the entire Navy team.
"Hahahaha..."
Suddenly, the heavy atmosphere in the office disappeared without a trace, and everyone laughed.
The laughter echoed in the room, as if instantly washing away the post-war fatigue and pressure.
Seeing this, Doflamingo revealed a "just as I expected" expression on his face.
He knew Jian An and the others' personalities too well; the tense atmosphere before was just an act. They never liked to let heavy emotions occupy them for too long.
"We have the money to rebuild the branch now. The previous worries have been resolved."
Jian An said with a smile, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.
He had been racking his brains on how to raise funds for the reconstruction of the G5 branch, and now Doflamingo's actions could be described as a timely help.
Toki couldn't help but chime in:
"It's a good thing you went to Whole Cake Island, otherwise we would have had to trouble Jian An and Teacher Zephyr to personally ask for money from the Navy Headquarters."
Her tone was light and teasing, as if discussing an easy matter as a joke.
Hearing this, Jian An couldn't help but knock on the table, shaking his head slightly, and said with a smile:
"You guys are all more glib than the last."
With his action, the laughter in the office gradually subsided, and silence was restored.
Everyone's attention returned to Jian An, waiting for his instructions.
"Then, next, we will focus on rebuilding the G5 branch and distributing compensation."
Jian An's tone became serious, and a trace of regret appeared in his eyes, regret for the Navy who sacrificed in this battle.
He knew that although the battle had ended, they still had many things to do, especially for those Navy soldiers who had sacrificed in the battle, their families needed to receive due comfort and compensation.
The officers in the office also nodded, their expressions becoming serious and focused.
They understood that every word Jian An said was crucial, concerning the future of the entire G5 branch.
Everyone knew that although they had won this battle, the reconstruction work was also a daunting test.
Doflamingo readjusted his sitting posture, crossed his hands in front of his chest, and a trace of thought flashed in his eyes.
Although he seemed relaxed on the surface, he knew the importance of rebuilding the branch. This was not only for the honor of the Navy but also to ensure that they continued to maintain a strong force in this turbulent world.
Toki was silently planning the next work arrangements in her heart, thinking about how to reasonably allocate tasks to rebuild the G5 branch as quickly as possible while ensuring that the morale of the soldiers was not affected.
Byrnndi World looked out the window, his gaze seeming to cross the distant horizon.
He understood in his heart that the future battles would be more intense, and only a strong branch could support them to continue moving forward.
The atmosphere in the office became heavy again, but this time it was not because of tension, but because everyone realized the importance of the responsibilities on their shoulders.
After this battle, they deeply realized the power of the team, and also understood that each other's reliance and trust would be the cornerstone for them to continue fighting.
Jian An took a deep breath, filled with emotion.
He knew that this battle was not only a contest between them and the enemy, but also a test of their team spirit and fighting will.
And he believed that after this war, the G5 branch was completely united, and this spirit would allow them to face all challenges with a more tenacious and fearless attitude in every future battle.
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