Chapter 253: Cutting off the route, first conversation with Jin! (Two in one)
A route that runs through the New World from Fishman Island to Dressrosa.
This was something Tsugumi Yuichi had been planning for a while. The ocean environment in the second half of the Grand Line was vastly different from that of the Four Seas. Navigating between islands was no easy feat, and the presence of the record pointer also limited the route to a certain extent.
After operating in Dressrosa for so many years, Yoshiichi Tsugakuni finally realized a reality, that is, the pirates in the New World can never be killed by killing.
The natives of the New World, either lured or coerced by pirates, or driven by a desire to take risks, set sail to try their luck. Furthermore, the Grand Line's first and second halves remain connected, leading to an increase in pirates in the New World, rather than a decrease.
The number of pirates that Yoriichi Tsugikuni and his Dawn branch were able to kill was probably not as many as those "consumed" by the pirates killing each other.
In order to completely change this situation, Ji Guoyuanyi thought of blocking the routes before and after the Grand Route first.
Whether it is the World Government or the pirates, only by blocking the shipping routes can Tsugakuni Yoriichi be able to calm down and slowly deal with the pirates in the New World and clear up the "soil" that breeds pirates.
Only by combating pirates at the source can we create a relatively harmonious world environment.
Moreover, the navy led by Marshal Sengoku is now making great strides in the world, which is a good thing for Yoshikazu Tsugikuni.
If the cost of moving the branch was not too high, he really wanted to move the branch to Fishman Island, and then establish naval branches on the three islands of Redchiled Island, Thunder God Island, and Mysteria Island to completely block the route.
However, it is simply impossible to realize this plan. Fishman Island is still easy to deal with. If Tiger and Jinbe are allowed to return, with their abilities, it is not impossible to establish a force to stop pirates on the mainland of Fishman Island.
Even though most of the fishmen and mermaids are unwilling to bear the title of navy, if they fight on their own soil to maintain peace on their own islands, they will definitely get a lot of responses.
The maritime environment of the two islands, Redchilede and Mysteria, is relatively stable, so it is not impossible to establish a naval branch in these places. We only need to send a strong man to take charge of the branch and block the shipping routes.
But the most difficult place is Thunder Island.
As the name suggests, the sky above the Thunder God Island is covered by thunderclouds all year round, and lightning strikes will occasionally strike the ground. It is too risky to establish a naval branch on this island.
Even Tsugikuni Yoriichi himself wasn't sure if his current abilities could withstand the might of nature. Enel's Thunder Fruit couldn't possibly compare to pure, natural lightning.
Of course, if even a pirate of Buggy's level can withstand that kind of lightning strike, then Yoriichi Tsugakuni is confident that he will have no problem.
But who knows whether the lightning that struck Buggy that year was a derivative ability from the Dragon Devil Fruit or Luffy's true destiny, which triggered the wrath of the "Power of the World".
If possible, Yunyi doesn't want to gamble.
Therefore, after thinking it over again and again, his only way was to use Fishman Island as the base, seal off Redchiled Island and Mysteria Island, and then seal off several islands that could be accessed after Thunder God Island.
But there is a problem with this approach, that is, there are not enough strong people in his naval branch!
Tsugakuin Yoshiichi undoubtedly needed to be in charge of Dressrosa, but Mihawk's personality made it impossible for him to be in charge of any island. Mihawk's favorite thing to do was to fight with Tsugakuin Yoshiichi. When he wasn't practicing, he would drink red wine, cook, and relax.
To be honest, Mihawk's cooking skills are quite good. Mihawk, who has been wandering on the sea for many years, is a person who has high requirements for the quality of life. He simply won't eat anything that is too unpalatable.
This guy never goes to the navy cafeteria and always cooks for himself. Sometimes, Yunyi will go to Mihawk's place to eat and drink.
Apart from Mihawk, Yoshiichirō has very few subordinates at his disposal. Shimotsuki Koshiro's strength completely stagnated after his marriage. In September of this year, when Yoshiichirō Tsugikuni was still leading his men to fight outside, Shimotsuki Koshiro's wife gave birth to a girl for the Shimotsuki family.
Now that he has a wife and children, Koshiro usually teaches kendo to children at the Naval Academy in Dressrosa and no longer works on his own training.
In this regard, Tsugikoku Yoshiichi didn't say much.
Although Shimotsuki Koshiro is a navy, before being a navy, he is first and foremost a husband and a father. It is impossible for Yoriichi to expect everyone to be like Mihawk.
Yoriichi respects every navy's choice. What's more, Koshiro has already helped Yoriichi a lot by teaching kendo at the Naval Academy.
Apart from Koshiro Shimotsuki and Mihawk, the only three people under Yoriichi who can stand on their own are Tiger, Jinbe and Cyrus.
Tiger and Jinbe are both idealists, and the biggest ideal and attachment in their hearts is Fishman Island.
Yoriichi planned to send Jinbe back to Fishman Island and send Tiger to Redchiled Island to establish a naval branch. Redchiled Island had just been baptized by pirates, and the navy had rescued them from such a disaster. These people had a natural gratitude towards the navy.
Although Tiger is a fishman, he has an upright and gentle character. The people of Lidchiled Island will definitely accept Tiger quickly after the disaster.
It's said that fishmen are brutal, and humans have a natural prejudice against them. But no matter how brutal they are, can they be more brutal than the Beasts Pirates? What's more, this fishman is also a gentle marine.
Cyrus
He is a man with a strong sense of responsibility. Although he has been close to Princess Scarlett of Dressrosa in recent years, he will never abandon his military duties for the sake of his children's personal affairs.
Yoriichi plans to let Cyrus take charge of the Dressrosa Naval Branch, while he himself will go to Mysteria Island to establish a new Naval Branch.
This would not only take care of Cyrus's personal feelings, but also maintain the greatest possible control over Dressrosa. Cyrus was originally a local, and if one day he and Princess Scarlett really got together, it would not be a bad thing for both the navy and Dressrosa.
The reason why Yoriichi chose to go personally, in addition to considering Cyrus, was mainly to strengthen control over the entrance to the New World. If he was on Mystra Island, Yoriichi Tsugikuni would be able to react quickly and support Readhilled Island and Dressrosa at any time.
Going to Fishman Island is a little troublesome, but it is not a problem.
In the meeting room of Sword of Dawn, Ji Guoyuanyi tapped lightly on the sea chart on the blackboard and told his plan to everyone in the meeting room.
Below him, Cyrus, Mihawk, Tiger, Jinbei, Koshiro and others were listening carefully to Tsugikuni Yoriichi's plan.
The successive departures of Yixiao and Kizaru from the branch did indeed damage the strength of the Sword of Dawn, but there was nothing that could be done about it.
Those in power must focus on the overall situation.
There is no point in always calculating your own interests.
Upon hearing Tsugikuni Yoriichi's arrangement, Cyrus's expression grew serious. He immediately stood up from his seat and said loudly, "General, aren't you going to stay in Dressrosa?"
"I'll set up a branch on Mysteria Island!"
"Dressrosa cannot leave you."
Upon learning of Tsugakuni Yoriichi's plan, Cyrus was the first to express his opposition. The reason was simple: he had no confidence in protecting Dressrosa after Tsugakuni Yoriichi left.
He is the "old man" who has always followed Yoshiichi Tsugakuni. Cyrus knows very well how many mines are buried in Dressrosa now.
The posthumous son of Pirate King Roger, a survivor of Ohara, and a remnant of the Lunaria tribe.
If the identity of any of these people is exposed, it will attract people from the World Government.
At the same time, King is Kaido's deputy. Until now, the navy has not yet grasped Kaido's life or death. If Kaido is still alive, he will definitely come to rescue King. Cyrus feels that he can stop that terrifying guy.
In Cyrus's view, Dressrosa is like a volcano that may erupt at any time. The only person who can contain this volcano is Yoriichi Tsugakuni. Dressrosa can do without anyone, but not Yoriichi Tsugakuni!
Hearing Cyrus' words, Jiguo Yuanyi in front of the whiteboard smiled, walked to Cyrus' side, patted Cyrus' shoulder, and said:
"Cyrus, I know what you're worried about."
"But don't worry. I will quickly establish an intelligence network and will not let Dressrosa fall into such a situation."
"I will take Jin away. His identity has been leaked, and Kaido's life or death is unknown. I have a feeling he should still be alive."
"I never underestimate the power of awakened mythical beasts."
"As for the rest, you don't need to worry. Just maintain the current situation. There's no need to pay special attention to them. Just let the children develop and grow according to their own will."
As he spoke, Tsugikoku Yoriichi seemed to have thought of something and said to Cyrus:
"Cyrus, do you want to eat a devil fruit?"
"We now have two natural devil fruits in our hands. If you need, you can choose any one to eat."
"Don't you lack confidence in yourself? Now that you have the Nature System, you should have confidence, right?"
Yunyi smiled and said that he didn't care much about things like devil fruits. If his subordinates wanted them, he would give them to them as long as their merits matched the need.
Cyrus was clearly entitled to eat it.
"A nature-type devil fruit?"
"Forget it, let's leave them to those who need them more."
Cyrus shook his head and refused. After being with Yoriichi Tsugakuin for so many years, he didn't have any yearning for the power of the Devil Fruit.
Natural system?
There were also natural-type people who died at the hands of Yoshikazu Tsugakugo. Even if they were users with mythical beast abilities, they would still be defeated by Yoshikazu Tsugakugo.
Furthermore, Cyrus had fought alongside Mihawk on Redchiled Island and was well aware of the limitations of esper users. Cyrus didn't want to become a landlubber.
When Ji Guoyuan saw Cyrus's refusal, he nodded without saying anything more.
Then the plan of dividing the troops was finalized.
"In that case, then it's settled."
"Cyrus, in order to better fight the pirates, I have requested some support from Marshal Sengoku."
"It will probably be delivered soon."
"You must make good use of it!"
"Also, Cyrus, Tiger, and Jinbe, in recognition of your achievements on Redchiled Island."
"I've decided to give you a promotion."
"Cyrus, from today on, you are the base commander of the Dressrosa Naval Branch, and you are awarded the rank of Vice Admiral."
"Tiger, you are appointed Commander of the Naval Branch Base on Reedchiled Island, with the rank of Colonel."
"Jinbei, you will be stationed at Fishman Island and awarded the rank of Major."
"I hope everyone will continue to contribute to the Navy!"
As he spoke, Tsugikoku Yoshiichi turned his gaze to Shimotsuki Koshiro and said, "Koshiro, you have done an excellent job at the Naval Academy during this period."
"It has indeed trained many excellent recruits for our navy."
"From today on, the Naval Academy is in your hands."
"Shimotsuki Koshiro, you are the Chief Instructor of the Dawn Sword Naval Branch, responsible for the training of new recruits and the principal of the branch's Naval School. You are awarded the rank of Major General."
After becoming the admiral, Tsugikuni Yoriichi's freedom increased unprecedentedly.
When it comes to matters like awarding titles, he only needs to report to the headquarters, and Sengoku will not restrict Tsugikuni Yoriichi in this regard.
Moreover, these people all have achievements to back them up, so no one can say anything.
After a simple internal awarding ceremony, Jigoku Yoshiichi personally selected two hundred naval recruits after two days of observation and took them aboard the warship Dawn.
Then, amid the shouts of the people of Dressrosa, the warship sailed away from Dressrosa.
Before leaving, Yoriichi Tsugikuni left two nature-type devil fruits to Cyrus and told him that if he encountered force majeure, he should never force himself and must make good use of these two devil fruits.
Mihawk also left on the Dawn warship with Yoriichi Tsugakuni. He had no interest in staying in Dressrosa. For Jean, wherever there are opponents, that is his home.
At the same time as the Dawn warship left the Dressrosa dock, the naval fleets led by Tiger and Jinbe also left.
Compared to Ji Guoyuan who only brought two hundred people, Tiger brought four warships and nearly a thousand people.
Jinbei only brought 20 people to set sail.
After the meeting, Yoshikazu Tsugakuni found Jinbei privately and told him his thoughts.
After following Tsugikuni Yoriichi's advice, Jinbe planned to go to Fishman Island and recruit local fishmen and mermaids as navy.
1503.
In the year 1502, on the first day of the New Year, General Tsuchikoku and his fellow navy officers spent the day at sea.
That night, Tsugikuni Yoshiichi did not let the navy continue sailing under the cover of darkness, but instead asked the crew to drop the anchor and enjoy the cheerful atmosphere of the festival.
The march's prohibition on alcohol was briefly extended on this day.
In the messy cell on the warship, Ji Guoyuanyi deliberately asked someone to add a few more candles. After dismissing the navy guarding the cell, Ji Guoyuanyi came to the cell where Jin was imprisoned, carrying a giant food box and holding a giant bottle.
“Hua La La—”
The sound of chains shaking was heard, and Jin heard the sound of the door opening. He raised his head and looked at the person who came. When he saw Yuichiro Tsugakuin, Jin's eyes still couldn't help but burst into fire.
Jin did not hide his hatred for the enemy who "killed" Kaido's elder brother.
However, Jin's hateful look turned into astonishment after Ji Guoyuan put down the food box and wine.
"Our positions mean we can never be friends."
"It's normal to be hostile to each other."
"Because of you, many of my men died!"
"The reason you're still alive is because there's something I want to know from you."
"But judging from your appearance, it's impossible for you to cooperate with me."
"Today is a solemn day, so I've improved your meals a little."
"Jin, if you figure it out one day, you can call me anytime. I really want to know about your Lunalia tribe."
After saying that, Ji Guoyuan turned around and walked towards the outside.
The chains that bound Jinn were made of seastone. Apart from this cell, Yoriichi Tsugikuni did not give Jinn any more restraints.
With him around, even if Jhin broke free from the seastone, he wouldn't be able to escape. Of course, it was impossible for a person with special abilities to break free from the seastone handcuffs.
“Hehehe.”
"You want to know about the Lunalia tribe?"
"If I tell you the truth about the Lunaria people, you will die. Do you still want to know?"
Jin lowered his head and looked at the food box and wine in front of him. Suddenly, he raised his head and looked at the back of Jiguo Yuanyi as he left, and asked with a smile.
"If it's true as you say, I've been dead since the day I brought you back to Dressrosa."
"Jin, your identity has long been exposed."
"I am still alive today not because of the pity of some people."
Having said that, Ji Guoyuan smiled, closed the cell door, and turned to leave.
Looking at the back of Yoshikazu Tsugakuni as he left, Jin couldn't help but recall the scene when he was chatting with Kaido.
"Jin, I know who Joyboy is!"
"Joey Boy is the one who can defeat me in the future!"
The flashbacks in his mind disappeared, and Jin slowly sat down cross-legged on the ground and gently opened the food box.
There was fish, meat, and some fruits and vegetables that I couldn’t name. It was extremely rich.
Jin grabbed the bottle, took a sip, then turned and looked outside through the small window of the prison.
After staring for a long time, Jin murmured:
"Is it a true day?"
"That would be nice if you really were Joyboy."
(End of this chapter)
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