The Dawn warship slowly docked at the naval port under the "salute" of the headquarters navy. The wooden ladder was lowered, and Ji Guoyuan waved to his subordinates behind him, then walked down the wooden ladder and came in front of Zhan Guo and others.
"Long time no see, Marshal Zhan Guo."
He glanced at several veteran sailors, and then took the initiative to greet Zhan Guo.
Zhan Guo's eyes looked up and down at Jigoku Yoriichi, and finally stopped at Yoriichi's face. Hearing this, Zhan Guo maintained his serious expression, stretched out his hand to Jigoku Yoriichi, and said:
"I didn't expect that you could come back to the Navy Headquarters in this way."
"I originally thought that you would never be able to set foot on this island again in your lifetime, or that you would only be able to return to the Marine Headquarters if you were captured and about to be executed."
"Over the years, I have been thinking about what would have happened if I had persuaded Admiral Steel Sora to force you to stay at the Marine Headquarters to continue your cultural studies when Garp wanted to take you out to sea."
"So now, everything will be different."
Sengoku looked at Tsugikuni Yoriichi, his tone filled with mixed emotions. His words also made the expressions of Zephyr and Garp behind him dim slightly, but the two veterans quickly returned to normal.
"I have never regretted the choices I made."
Yoriichi Tsugikuni could also feel the complex emotions of Sengoku and others. He smiled, reached out and held Sengoku's hand.
Hearing Tsugikuni Yoriichi's answer, Garp smiled silently, and Zephyr gently adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses. The sunlight reflected from the lenses formed a light film that blocked Zephyr's vision, but the smile on the corner of his mouth betrayed his emotions at the moment.
“Dang—”
At this moment, the sound of chains knocking against each other came from behind Tsugikuni Yoriichi. Under the escort of Yoriichi's subordinates, Whitebeard slowly walked off the boat.
The moment his figure appeared, he attracted the attention of all the navy on the shore.
During this period of imprisonment, Yoshikazu Tsugakuni did not treat Whitebeard badly in terms of food and accommodation. After being imprisoned for so many days, Whitebeard was still in quite good spirits.
Although Whitebeard was locked by seastone chains, the navy could still feel a strong sense of oppression from Whitebeard with his appearance. Even though Whitebeard was just standing there.
"Whitebeard, without a doubt, it really is Whitebeard!"
There were whispers in the quiet navy ranks. Seeing a legendary pirate like Whitebeard with their own eyes, even the young navy members of the headquarters could not remain calm.
The attention of Sengoku, Garp and others also shifted to Whitebeard.
“Gulala--”
"This is my first time here at the Navy Headquarters!"
Whitebeard had no awareness of being a death row prisoner. As his feet stepped on the land he had not seen for a long time, he let out a happy laugh.
Being escorted to the Marine Headquarters was like arriving at a tourist attraction for Whitebeard, and he seemed very relaxed.
"Whitebeard, I never thought that a man like you would end up like this."
Garp looked at Whitebeard, covered his head with one hand, shook his head slightly in a trance, and spoke with a smile.
He and Whitebeard were old acquaintances, and seeing Whitebeard reminded Garp of his "old enemy." He was also a true hero with a bold personality. To be honest, if Roger and Whitebeard weren't pirates, Garp felt that he could become very good friends with these guys.
Even now that he and Whitebeard belong to two different camps, Garp's feelings towards Whitebeard are somewhat complicated, a feeling of being both an enemy and a friend.
At this time, Whitebeard became a prisoner and his death was approaching.
Even as an opponent, Garp still felt a little sad.
It is worse to die on the battlefield than to be executed without dignity.
“Gulala--”
“Life is interesting because no one knows what will happen in the future.”
"I never imagined that I would end up like this, but Garp, do you know how you will end up?"
Whitebeard laughed heartily, his hearty laughter echoing across the harbor. The surrounding navy looked at Whitebeard's towering figure and were all shocked by his calmness.
A condemned man didn't have the hysterical anger and unwillingness to give up, nor did he have the humiliating servility of someone who only cared about his life. Whitebeard showed his courage in the face of despair, shocking many young sailors.
"Before you die, let's have a good drink."
A bright smile appeared on Garp's face, but he did not comment on what Whitebeard said.
As a marine, how could he possibly end his career? Either he would die on the battlefield, or he would die of old age at home. Wasn't it obvious that his remaining life was almost over?
"Ah! Good."
Whitebeard nodded slightly and agreed readily.
Zhan Guo waved behind him, and then Sakaski led his men out of the team and handed over the prisoner Whitebeard from the hands of the New Navy. In order to prevent any accidents, after completing the handover, Sakaski immediately escorted Whitebeard to a special prison.
Before taking the prisoners away, Sakaski turned around and glanced at Jiguo Yuan, then turned around and left silently with Whitebeard.
"Whitebeard has been officially handed over to the hands of our Marine Headquarters."
"The World Government has prepared the bounty on Whitebeard and will deliver it to your ship shortly."
"Please have someone receive it."
"Now that you've finally come to the Marine Headquarters and collected the bounty, you should leave as soon as possible."
Although these senior officers of the Naval Headquarters are old acquaintances of Yoriichi Tsugakuni, they now belong to two different camps and should not have too much contact with each other.
This basic political sensitivity still existed in the Warring States Period.
After completing the handover, he just wanted to send Tsugikoku Yoshiichi and his group away quickly.
Of course, Sengoku did this just to keep a distance from the new navy in front of the public. More importantly, he was also afraid that Tsugakuni Yoshiichi's stay would cause unnecessary trouble.
Yoshiichi Tsugakuni led the team out to sea, and they came from the Marine Headquarters. If the World Government issued any instructions at this time, it would only put Yoshiichi Tsugakuni in danger, and it would also make things difficult for Sengoku and his old friends.
"Marshal Zhan Guo, your words are truly heartless!"
"In this matter, we can be considered as partners, right?"
"It would be too unkind to drive us away like this."
"It's fine if you didn't invite us to the 'ceremony', but at least give us some supplies, right?"
The ceremony that Jiguoyuan mentioned was actually referring to the execution of Whitebeard. The execution of such a legendary pirate must have been a grand spectacle.
Moreover, Yoshikazu Tsugakuni speculated that the remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates would most likely come to stop this execution.
If possible, Tsugikuni Yoshiichi also wanted to witness the end of an era.
Of course, the most important thing is that if Tsugikuni Yoshiichi is present, he can guide the development of events in the direction that best suits the interests of the new navy.
It was for this reason that Yoshiichi Tsugikuni asked Mihawk and Kuma to meet up in Marinford.
Otherwise, there would be no need for them to go through all this trouble. They could just let Xiong and the others go back on their own. There would be no need to come to the Navy Headquarters and increase the risk.
"Do you still want to stay as a guest?!"
When Sengoku heard what Tsugikuni Yoriichi said, he frowned slightly and couldn't help but ask back, his tone a little angry and a little helpless as if he wasn't understood.
"What else does this guy Yunichirō intend?" Kuzan stood in the crowd, watching everything silently. When he heard what Yunichirō Tsugakuko said, he, who was quite familiar with Yunichirō Tsugakuko, began to think secretly.
"You don't have to be my guest. I have two subordinates on their way here."
"I'll leave as soon as I pick them up."
"During this period, we will use our headquarters' naval port for a while. If possible, I would like to ask the Marshal to be flexible and help arrange food and accommodation for our troops."
"Of course, we won't let you provide it for free. The money will be deducted from the over 5 billion bounty."
"I understand the headquarters' concerns. If it's truly inconvenient, I can simply have them stay aboard. I just hope the harbor plaza will allow my men to occasionally disembark and relax."
Ji Guoyuan stated his request with a smile, and had no intention of leaving in a hurry. From his words, he did not care at all that this was the headquarters of the navy, the center of the "enemy camp".
When Sengoku heard what Tsugakuni Yoriichi said, his eyes fell on Tsugakuni Yoriichi's face, as if he wanted to see something from Tsugakuni Yoriichi's expression.
But unfortunately, he couldn't read anything from Yunyi's expression.
After pondering for a long time, Zhan Guo turned his head and said to Kuzan behind him: "Kuzan, you connect with this guy."
"As long as his request is not excessive, he can be satisfied."
"You just need to control the degree."
"During the time he stays at the Navy Headquarters, you will be responsible for accompanying and entertaining him."
"If anything goes wrong, you are the first person responsible."
After Zhan Guo finished speaking, Ku Zan walked to Zhan Guo's side while rubbing his hair, and nodded in response: "Yes, Marshal Zhan Guo."
After saying that, Sengoku had no intention of talking to Tsugakugo Yoriichi any more and hurriedly left the port. Garp and Zephyr, to avoid suspicion, gave Tsugakugo Yoriichi a deep look before following Sengoku's footsteps.
The officers of all ranks who had gathered at the harbor also led their troops back. Many of the navy officers at headquarters were actually curious about Tsugakuni Yoriichi and his new navy, but they were also aware of his sensitive status. Although they wanted to stay and continue watching, they were driven back to their respective bases by their leaders.
The crowd gradually dispersed, and only Kuzan and a dozen naval officers led by him were left in the port.
"You're really brave."
"Not only did they capture Whitebeard, they even dared to bring him to headquarters."
"It's not a safe place for you."
"Instead of leaving quickly, you're actively staying. What are you planning to do?"
With no outsiders around, Kuzan came to Yunyi, punched Yunyi lightly in the chest, and asked directly.
"Nothing else, just taking this opportunity to catch up with an old friend."
Facing Tsugikuni Yoriichi's answer, Kuzan didn't doubt it and said with a little helplessness: "You guys really don't have any self-awareness at all?"
"Who dares to reminisce with a wanted criminal like you?"
Yunyi chuckled and looked at Kuzan.
Being looked at like this by Yuichiro, Kuzan was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Afterwards, Kuzan arranged for people to deliver the supplies needed by Yoriichi's subordinates, including fresh water, food, and everything else.
However, Kuzan is also a smart man. He will not leave any handle for others when doing things. He did not use his power to make things convenient for Yuichiro's people. The activity areas of Yuichiro's subordinates were confined to the harbor and the square, and they were monitored 24 hours a day.
As for Yoriichi Tsugakuni, his degree of freedom is different from that of his subordinates. With Kuzan's company, Yoriichi Tsugakuni can go wherever he wants.
After all, it was Kuzan who applied and approved it himself.
Yoriichi himself had no interest in exploring the so-called "headquarters secrets". Accompanied by Kuzan, he met Zephyr and Garp privately, and the group even had dinner and drinks together. As high-ranking officials of the Marine Headquarters, Zephyr and Garp did not care at all about the possible adverse effects of doing so.
Given their rank and prestige in the navy, no one would say anything if they did these things.
Early that morning, Zefa took Yuichiro Tsugakuin to visit his naval school.
"I've actually been paying attention to everything you've done over the years."
"No matter what you do, I never doubt your motivation."
"No matter what happens in the future, you will always be a disciple I should be proud of."
"I know you established naval academies in Dressrosa, the Wano Country, and other places."
"I've also made some reforms to our school. If you have time, come and see the results of my reforms!"
The gentle breeze blows on people's cheeks, and the fragrance of green grass rushes into their nostrils, which makes people feel refreshed.
Zefa, Yoriichi Tsugikuni and Kuzan were strolling in the main naval school. Zefa pointed to the cadets who were doing drills on the playground and said with a smile.
When he said this, Zefa's face was full of pride and pride.
The Naval Academy is where Zefa devoted the rest of his life. Everything here is the result of his hard work.
"Drink—"
"drink--"
Loud shouts could be heard from time to time on the playground, where naval cadets from all over the world were doing morning exercises.
Ji Guoyuan looked in the direction of the sound and found that these students were practicing a set of combat exercises.
Some simple and practical combat skills are compiled into a relatively simple set of fighting exercises, which helps students adapt to the force generation methods and techniques of the corresponding moves as quickly as possible.
It is difficult to say how much effect it can have on actual combat, but as the proficiency of the skills is improved, as long as it can be combined with actual combat training, these combat skills that are practiced continuously in daily life will be easily integrated into the battle.
After watching for a while, Yunyi found that the young students were practicing practical killing moves. The person who compiled this set of fighting exercises was probably someone with very rich combat experience.
"You are in the Naval Academy of Wanguo. The students all practice kendo. I heard that you created a set of sword exercises for the students to practice."
"This is just a poor imitation of mine."
“But the effect is pretty good.”
The sword exercises that Zefa mentioned are actually a castrated version of the Sun Breathing sword form that Yoriichi Tsugumi taught to Koshiro.
There is only a sword form, and no matching breathing method.
However, even such a set of things can greatly improve students' sword skills.
People in the pirate world are born with high physical limits. With just a little training in combat skills, their combat effectiveness can be greatly improved.
As for breathing techniques, they are, after all, just things that enhance the body's "basic data". For people with average talent, it is better to spend time focusing on the six styles and domineering aura, which will lead to greater improvements.
Only a few people with outstanding talents are suitable for practicing breathing techniques, and can use breathing techniques to enter the transparent world.
Over the years, Yunyi has not met many talented swordsmen.
The thing Zefa came up with is still somewhat useful.
"As expected of Mr. Zefa, he never stands still, no matter what the time is."
“These students are lucky to have your guidance.”
Yunyi looked at the young sailors training in the distance and spoke sincerely.
"The world's greatest swordsman, can you give some pointers to the youngsters?"
Zefa stretched out his hand and pointed towards the distance, then asked Yuan with a smile.
"Hey, teacher, since you said so, how can I refuse?"
Upon hearing this, Yunyi smiled and nodded slightly. Then, under the guidance of Zefa, the three of them walked towards the students who were training in the distance.
The arrival of Zefa and others quickly attracted the attention of the students. Among the drill team, a young man of sixteen or seventeen suddenly became absent-minded and his movements became distorted after noticing Ji Guoyuan and others.
Zefa, who was approaching, noticed the distracted young man, frowned, and suddenly shouted sternly:
"stop!"
"Ajin!"
"What are you looking at?"
"Why are you daydreaming during training?"
"Step out!"
Zefa's angry shout made the trainees stop one after another. The young man whose name was called suddenly came to his senses, then straightened his body, trotted out of the team, and came close to Zefa.
Ajin stood in front of Zefa, his body straight and his eyes straight ahead. The aura he exuded perfectly interpreted the word "elite".
Zefa looked at Jin sternly and said to Yunyi beside him:
"This kid is the best student in this class. His name is Ajin. He's always performed very well. But I didn't expect him to be deserting during drill today."
"It seems that he is lacking practice."
"Yuichi, please help me teach this kid a lesson."
Although Jin still looked serious while listening to Zefa's "praise", his eyes involuntarily glanced at Yunyi, trying hard to suppress the excitement in his heart.
"Ajin."
As Yunyi looked at the young navy in front of him, memories flooded into his heart, and a stubborn figure emerged in his mind.
(End of this chapter)
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