"General, I have done what you asked me to do."
"But I still feel a little strange. Can that rubber fruit really attract the attention of the World Government?"
"And if this news really attracts people from the World Government to the East China Sea..."
"Will it undermine the long-standing peace and stability in the East China Sea?"
The bright sunshine poured down on the sea, and a small merchant ship was drifting slowly on the sea under the gentle warm breeze.
Ji Guoyuan sat barefoot on a cushion at the bow of the boat, holding the fishing rod in both hands and looking straight at the sea.
Tian Zheng had just walked out of the cabin, walked to the side of Jiguo Yuichiro, and asked.
The news that Yoshiichi Tsugakuni was looking for rubber fruit in the East China Sea was spread by Tensei at the headquarters.
He was the head of the Criminal Investigation Division at Naval Headquarters. Perhaps no one in the entire Navy understood how to commit crimes better than Tian Zheng. It was incredibly easy for Tian Zheng to conceal a piece of gossip from the high-ranking officials at the headquarters.
Although he did so according to Tsugakuni Yoshiichi's instructions, Tenma was still somewhat uneasy in his heart. He didn't know what impact his actions would have on the headquarters, and he had been having trouble sleeping during this period.
It was not until today that Tenma mustered up the courage to ask Tsugumi Yoriichi the doubts buried in his heart.
"confusion?"
"For ordinary people, it won't have a big impact."
"They definitely won't make a big deal about searching for the gum fruit. That would be weird, wouldn't it?"
"Besides, the entry of the World Government into the East China Sea might even be beneficial to the security environment in the East China Sea."
"It is foreseeable that the pirates active in the East China Sea will suffer a severe blow in the coming period."
Ji Guoyuan said with a smile when he heard Tian Zheng's words behind him.
Suddenly, the tip of the fishing rod in Yunyi's hand felt heavy, and the fish bladder floating on the sea sank into the sea.
“The goods are here!”
Yuanyi's eyes lit up, and he quickly exerted force on his hands and pulled the fishing rod. The next second, the fishing line was directly broken. Jiguo Yuanyi raised his arm.
Fishhook-1.
“.”
Ji Guoyuan quickly reeled in the rod, grabbed the empty fishing line with one hand, and a hint of disappointment appeared in his eyes.
Sea fishing was a hobby he had only recently picked up, something he had never tried before. Whether in the Demon Slayer world or the One Piece world, Tsugumi Yoriichi devoted most of his energy to cultivation.
Obtaining daily necessities only takes up a very small part of his life.
If you really want to eat fish or meat, just take a knife and dive into the sea and you can get a big harvest in minutes.
The changes in living habits and hobbies also mean that Tsugumi Yuichiro's personality has quietly undergone some changes.
His nerves have been too tense all the time. During the time he was at sea, Ji Guoyuan's smile was much brighter than before.
This change also came from Ji Guoyuan's realization.
Having witnessed with his own eyes the tragedies caused by the infighting among people in this world, Ji Guoyuan no longer thought of relying on the power of his own generation to change the world.
The Celestial Dragons are the ultimate manifestation of desire, and beneath them are many other people who create tragedies.
Human desires will never disappear, and as long as desires exist, struggles will never disappear.
What people can do is to find ways to use external forces to restrain human desires.
To achieve this, absolute power is needed!
Tianzheng stood behind Yuichiro Tsugakuni, watching Yuichiro Tsugakuni put the fish bladder on the fishing line again with a smile on his face, tie the fish hook and bait, and start fishing again. A look of helplessness appeared on his face.
"General, have you been too idle lately?"
"We've been out at sea for quite some time. Shouldn't we go back?"
Tianzheng follows Tsugukuni Yuichi and can clearly feel the change in Tsugukuni Yuichi. Compared with the vigilance and awe he had before, Tianzheng now feels more helpless and disappointed with Tsugukuni Yuichi.
Although the World Government is wary of the proactive Yoriichi Tsugakuni, Tensei admires Yoriichi Tsugakuni in his heart.
Yuichiro Tsuchikuni is now more peaceful, but this is not what Tenmayoshi wants to see. He hopes that Yuichiro Tsuchikuni can be positive, enthusiastic and have clear goals.
Instead of just fishing and relaxing like now, looking like I have nothing to do.
"Hey, hey, hey, Tianzheng, I don't like what you said!"
"What do you mean by too idle?"
"I've been in the navy for so many years, and I've always been trembling with fear."
"After so many years of fighting and killing, can't I enjoy myself and take a break?"
"Besides, if I get busy, won't you be even more unable to sleep?"
Ji Guoyuan jokingly said this, tilting his head slightly and looking up at Tianzheng. Tianzheng heard this, spread his hands and chose to shut up tactfully.
"The trip is over very quickly because we are almost at our destination."
Ji Guoyuan looked at the sea and said softly.
“Beep—beep—beep—”
A sharp alarm suddenly spread throughout the entire G-8 Naval Branch Fortress.
"Commodore Jonathan, a merchant ship of unknown origin has been spotted at sea and is rapidly approaching our base!"
In the G-8 Naval Branch Base, the door of Jonathan's office was suddenly pushed open, and a young lieutenant walked in quickly and reported loudly to Jonathan who was sitting on the sofa.
At this time, there was a chess board on the coffee table in front of Brigadier General Jonathan. Jonathan was frowning and carefully studying the chess record on the board.
After hearing the report, Jonathan casually hugged the black chess king in his hand and sighed softly, "I'm no match for Mr. Roca!"
As he spoke, Jonathan slowly raised his head, looked at the young lieutenant, and asked, "A merchant ship of unknown origin, just drive it away."
"Do you still need to report such things to me, Lieutenant Drake?"
Drake is not the future Red Flag X Drake. Drake is a square-faced young man from the South China Sea. He has been in this G-8 branch since he joined the Navy and has always followed Brigadier General Jonathan.
"I'm sorry, Brigadier General Jonathan."
"They have already been expelled, but they have no intention of leaving."
"We have now reached the entrance, but are blocked by the fortress's sea gates."
After hearing Drake's report, Jonathan showed a hint of surprise on his face. He touched his chin and asked:
"What is the other party's identity?"
"Are you a merchant shipwrecked? Do you need help from our navy?"
"Did the other party reveal his identity?"
Just as Jonathan was asking Drake, hurried footsteps were heard in the corridor outside the office.
Soon, a beautiful, tall, blonde girl appeared at the office door. Her long golden hair was tied up in a simple bun at the back of her head, and she wore a chef's hat on her head. She was wearing a chef's uniform that was completely different from that of an ordinary navy chef.
The whole person looks beautiful and capable.
"Commodore Jonathan, you have carrots left over from lunch today!"
"Carrots are one of the finest vegetables. A leader who is picky about food cannot be a role model for the navy!"
The blond girl dressed as a chef faced Jonathan, the base commander of the G-8 branch, with an aggressive look. However, Jonathan was not angry at all when he heard this. Instead, a look of panic and helplessness appeared on his face.
Jessica
"It's working hours now. Can some things wait a while?"
"I promise that this won't happen again next time."
The reason why Jonathan showed such an attitude towards the blond girl dressed as a chef was very simple, because Jessica was his new wife.
Jonathan is a man who loves and cares for his wife. He obeys Jessica in some matters.
"Working hours?"
"I'm truly sorry! Brigadier General Jonathan!"
When Jessica heard Jonathan's words of weakness, a bright smile suddenly appeared on her face. Then she walked directly into the office, came to Jonathan's side, put one hand on Jonathan's shoulder, and looked at Drake without any intention of avoiding suspicion.
Drake was obviously not surprised by such things and continued to report:
"The other party did not reveal his identity."
"It must be because there is no amplification equipment on the other side's ship."
"I have already sent a pick-up boat to make contact."
"The reason for reporting to you is that the lookout spotted a familiar figure on the enemy ship. He is suspected to be the Admiral of the Navy Headquarters—Tsugikuni Yoriichi!"
Hearing this, Jonathan and Jessica beside him both showed astonishment on their faces. Jonathan quickly suppressed the shock on his face and asked in a serious tone:
"Like General Tsugikoku Yoshida?"
"Are you sure?"
Although Jonathan was the base commander of the G-8 branch, far from the headquarters' power center, he had graduated from the headquarters' naval academy and was a close friend of the current Admiral Sakaski. Jonathan was well-informed about some of the headquarters' intelligence.
The name Tsugikuni Yoriichi was probably known to everyone in this world. As a sailor, Jonathan had heard many friends, teachers, and colleagues mention this young admiral.
The other party's sudden arrival made Jonathan smell something unusual.
“Wow—”
The iron fence that blocked the G-8 naval fortress slowly rose, and a naval tugboat slowly sailed into the inner harbor. Behind the tugboat was a small merchant ship.
Jonathan, wearing a military uniform, stood on the shore and quietly watched the small merchant ship entering the inner harbor. On the side of the merchant ship, Mihawk, with a black knife on his back, was examining and observing the surrounding environment.
Jonathan's pupils shrank when he saw Mihawk.
The merchant ship slowly stopped at the entrance of Dock No. 1 in the inner harbor. As a long ladder was lowered, Tsugikoku Yuichiro and a group of crew members walked off the ship.
Jonathan saw Tsugikoku Yoriichi at the head, and immediately went up to him, bowed respectfully to him, and then introduced himself:
"Welcome Admiral Yoshiichi Tsugikuni to the G-8 Naval Branch!"
"I'm Commodore Jonathan, the base commander of the G-8 Naval Fortress."
Yunyi looked at Jonathan, who was thin and square-faced, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face. He walked up to Jonathan with a smile, grabbed the other's saluting hand and put it down, then said with a smile:
"That's too much to say."
"I was just passing through on my vacation."
"My ship suffered some damage and the supplies on board are also running low, so I came to this naval fortress."
"I hope Commodore Jonathan can help me and ask someone to repair the ship and replenish supplies."
"Of course, I won't make things difficult for you. I'll reimburse you for the expenses incurred, and I'll also submit a report to headquarters."
When Jonathan heard what Yoshikazu Tsugakuni said, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
The general in front of him was completely different from the rumors. He did not have that aggressive sense of power. Before this, Jonathan thought that Jigoku Yuichi was the same kind of person as his friend Sakaski.
"General, you are too polite."
"Our fortress sometimes provides assistance to ships that rarely pass through the sea. Even if you don't give us money, our branch will still provide the assistance you mentioned."
Seeing that Ji Guoyuan was easy to talk to, Jonathan's face was immediately filled with smiles.
"Yeah?"
"That's good."
"I'm sorry to trouble you with this matter, Brigadier General Jonathan."
"By the way, I have one more thing I want to ask you for help with."
"I hope to establish an office for the Sword of Dawn Navy branch next to the G-8 Naval Fortress. I wonder if Commodore Jonathan can help me with this!"
G-8 branch fortress.
The fortress, later known as the "Iron Wall," was located in the middle of the first half of the Grand Line. From this location, it provided the greatest possible coverage of the entire first half of the Grand Line. If Marinjoa was the center of the world, then the Iron Wall Fortress was the center of the first half of the Grand Line.
The purpose of Jigoku Yuichiro hoping to establish a branch here is very simple, which is to strengthen control over the first half of the Grand Line.
With the help of Kuma's abilities, his Sword of Dawn Navy could use this place as an anchor and quickly send reinforcements to the front half of the Grand Line.
Jiguo Yuanyi is wandering around the world with his bear. Is it really that he has nothing to do?
No.
Yoshikazu Tsugikuni wants to bring the bear with him personally so that the bear can mark more places and use its ability to teleport people to all parts of the world in the future.
Xiong has special identities and abilities, so Yuichiro Tsugikuni is worried about letting Xiong travel alone. His abilities are very important to him, and they are abilities that will be enough to change the whole world in the future.
"The Sword of Dawn's office?!"
The real purpose is revealed.
What Tsugikuni Yoshiichi said before were probably irrelevant things. What he is saying now is the purpose of his coming to the G-8 branch!
Just as Yoriichi Tsugikuni's fleet arrived at the G-8 Naval Fortress in the Grand Line, Red-Haired Shanks' pirate ship also arrived at the Goa Kingdom in the East China Sea.
After Yoshikazu Tsugakuni spread the news of the "Rubber Fruit", Shanks and his crew began to search for it with all their might.
Shanks has been to the Moor Kingdom and knows that the devil fruit was stolen by pirates from the East China Sea. Therefore, he has been attacking pirates madly all this time in order to get the rubber fruit.
But after all this time, I haven't gained anything.
When Shanks was investigating the whereabouts of the Gum-Gum Fruit, he accidentally learned that Garp's hometown was the Goa Kingdom. He also accidentally learned that Garp had brought a child to the Goa Kingdom a few years ago. The child was named Ace!
The name
This really made Shanks think wildly. After searching for the rubber fruit in vain, Shanks thought of the information he had accidentally obtained and planned to go to the Goa Kingdom to see the child named Ace with his own eyes.
(End of this chapter)
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