Chapter 158 Be my son and my subordinate!
Frost Moon Village.
If this name is taken out alone, some people may not know where this place is.
But if we talk about the hometown of the new-era "King's Deputy" in One Piece, everyone should know where it is.
That’s right, it’s the hometown of King Luffy’s right-hand man, Zoro.
Although Shimotsuki Village is a small village located in the East China Sea, its history is somewhat legendary. According to the villagers, the village was founded by a group of pirates who drifted here from the sea decades ago.
However, this statement has been rarely mentioned for decades, and even if someone mentions it, people just laugh it off.
In early September, the weather in Shimotsuki Village, which has an island climate, has gradually turned cooler.
Early in the morning, people have to wear long sleeves if they want to go out.
"Squeak"
The wooden door of a roadside house was pushed open, and a young woman came out of the house carrying a basket of vegetables and walked towards the morning market at the end of the street.
After walking a few dozen meters, the woman passed by a Taoist temple. Coincidentally, the door of the temple was pushed open and an old man with straight eyebrows, carrying a fish basket and a fishing rod on his shoulder, was about to go out.
Seeing the old man, the woman carrying the basket of vegetables bowed slightly to him, and then walked towards the market.
The old man nodded slightly to the woman, then carried his fishing rod and went to the beach.
"Tsk tsk tsk"
On the coast of Shimotsuki Village, Shimotsuki Kozaburo sat cross-legged on the grass, holding a fishing rod in his right hand and a pipe in his left hand, smoking with relish.
The sun is shining brightly and the breeze is not too dry. For anglers, this kind of weather is really perfect.
After fishing for a while, Shimotsuki Kozaburo seemed to feel that this position was not very comfortable. He adjusted his posture slightly and lay down slightly on the grass, his eyes slightly narrowed, as if he was dozing off.
"Um?!"
After an unknown amount of time, Shimotsuki Kozaburo, who was dozing with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes, sat up straight, and looked out at the sea.
After a few breaths, a mast suddenly appeared on the empty sea. After a while, a white sail embroidered with blue seagulls appeared in Shimotsuki Kozaburo's sight.
"The navy. It's still a very powerful navy!"
Shimotsuki Kozaburo looked at the dog-head warship that appeared in his sight and was heading towards him quickly, and couldn't help but murmur, narrowing his eyes slightly.
"Lieutenant General Jiguo, there are people on the shore."
“And it’s very strong!”
On the deck of the Dog-Head warship, Ji Guoyuan was holding the railing and enjoying the morning sea breeze.
Not to mention, the September sea breeze is full of coolness, blowing on people's faces, it is still very comfortable. At this moment, Yixiao slowly walked behind Jiguo Yunyi and said to Yunyi.
Yixiao's Observation Haki is very powerful. The moment he saw the island in the distance, his Observation Haki had already swept across the island.
Yixiao discovered that there was a strong presence on the coast.
"As long as you don't show any ill will towards us, don't worry about it."
Soon after being reminded by Yixiao, Tsugikoku Yoriichi's observation Haki also sensed that powerful aura. Although Yoriichi's observation Haki was also very strong, it was still a little behind Yixiao in terms of coverage.
"Yeah!" Yixiao nodded, but after the report, he did not leave. He just stood beside Yunyi, facing the direction of the island.
Ten minutes later, the Dog-Head warship stopped at the port. Under the leadership of Garp, Ji Guoyuan and others got off the ship one after another.
Garp didn't bring many people with him. Except for Yoriichi and his two deputies, the rest of the Marines were assigned to supply supplies.
And Cap walked straight into the town and headed towards the secluded residence of the Long couple.
The environment of Shimotsuki Village is quite retro, just like a small mountain village in the 1990s. The morning market is crowded and lively, and the villagers' faces are filled with smiles. Although their lives are not rich, this self-sufficient and peaceful life can still make people feel full of happiness.
Cyrus and Yixiao, who have "traveled" to many countries and regions, came to such a peaceful and simple village for the first time.
My mood was also infected by the atmosphere of the village, and a smile appeared on my face.
"What a wonderful village!"
“It would be wonderful if everyone in this world could live in such a peaceful environment!”
Idealists always have more emotions. Although Yixiao couldn't see it, he could feel it. Feeling this peaceful and harmonious atmosphere, Yixiao couldn't help but sigh softly.
"Yes, the East China Sea is worthy of being known as the 'symbol of peace'." Cyrus nodded upon hearing this, and his eyes couldn't help but glance at Vice Admiral Garp who was walking in the front.
Cyrus knew that this situation in the East China Sea was thanks to the efforts of Vice Admiral Cap and the navy here.
Vice Admiral Garp returns to the East China Sea to visit his relatives every year. In the entire East China Sea, there are no great "big pirates". Some small thieves can be easily dealt with by the various branches stationed in the East China Sea.
This also makes the security environment in Donghai exceptionally good.
"Yes. After we enter the New World, we will clean out the pirates there, and the people there will be able to live like this."
Yuanyi looked around and said with a smile at the smiling residents around him.
"Huh?"
"There's actually a kendo gym in such a small place?"
Just as Garp, Yuichiro and others passed by a gym, Cyrus couldn't help but stop and looked at the gym that was somewhat out of tune with the surrounding houses, and said curiously.
"One Heart Dojo."
"The name is quite bold."
Upon hearing this, Yunyi raised his head, looked at the plaque of the dojo, and said with a smile.
Suddenly, Yunyi seemed to have thought of something and stopped at the door of the dojo.
"Hello? Yuichiro, what's wrong with you?" Garp, who was walking in front, noticed Yuichiro's movements, turned around and asked.
"Vice-Admiral Garp, I have something to do."
"Go find that guy yourself."
"Smile, Cyrus, let's go."
Jiguo Yuanyi waved to Garp, then walked to the door of the dojo and stepped onto the steps.
"You're such a grown-up, are you still going to challenge me?"
"Childish brat."
When Garp saw what Yoriichi was doing, he muttered something and casually reminded him, "Don't go too far, you're a navy." Then he walked away without paying any attention to Yoriichi Tsugikuni.
Yunyi walked to the door and knocked on the door of the dojo.
“Knock, knock, knock!”
The door of the dojo was actually ajar, and when Yunyi knocked on the door, the wooden door creaked open. However, Yunyi and the others did not rush in directly.
There was a knock on the door.
After a while, a young man wearing round glasses, wearing a loose gray training suit, and holding a bamboo sword in his backhand, walked up to Yuichiro and others.
Seeing Yunyi and the others wearing navy cloaks, the young man smiled and asked:
"Hello, I am the master of this dojo, Shimotsuki Koshiro. Marines, what can I do for you?"
Shimotsuki Koshiro had a smile on his face and spoke in a calm tone, but Tsugaru Yoshikazu and Issho could still keenly sense the hint of vigilance in the other's tone.
The feeling was exactly the same as when they met Tom in the Seven Waters.
"Hello, Mr. Shigetsuki Koushiro."
"I am Vice Admiral of the Marine Headquarters, Yoriichi Tsugakuni."
"I've long heard of you. I came here to ask if you're interested in joining our navy."
"My Dawn is in need of a practical kendo instructor. I'd like to ask if you're interested!"
As soon as Jiguo Yuanyi saw the young man in front of him named Shimotsuki Koshiro, he immediately recognized that he was Zoro's master!
When Shimotsuki Koshiro heard this, he was obviously stunned.
And Cyrus, who was standing behind Yoriichi, looked at Yoriichi Tsugakuin with a look of surprise. After a brief moment of surprise, he couldn't help but laugh. Yoriichi Tsugakuin was really an unexpected person!
"Teaching a Navy instructor?"
Shimotsuki Koshiro was stunned as he looked at Tsugakuni Yoriichi. Looking at the young vice admiral in front of him, he was confused about his intentions for a moment.
"Um?!"
The next second, Shimotsuki Koshiro's gaze stopped on the long sword at Tsugakuni Yoriichi's waist, and his pupils suddenly shrank.
(End of this chapter)
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