News of the attack on Zefa's fleet spread throughout the world.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni, who was leading a fleet to Fishman Island, also learned about this through the newspaper.
The blue sea was sparkling. Ji Guoyuan was leaning against the fence, reading a newspaper carefully in his hand.
The two photos published on the front page of the news cannot be ignored even if one wants to.
"Ace, Sabo, have these two little guys grown to this level?"
"Zeff-sensei's training plan for the two of them was somewhat beyond my expectations. He gave them the devil fruits so early."
"I don't know whether this is a good thing or a bad thing for the two of them."
Yoshiichi has a plan for the training of Ace and Sabo. He will feel at ease to place these two boys in the East China Sea, and let Garp be responsible for teaching them because Yoshiichi believes in Garp's "teaching ability".
The guys he trains may not necessarily become excellent sailors, but they can definitely develop tough character traits, and their future growth path will be smooth.
Although Ace and Sabo were brought back to the Marine Headquarters, Yoriichi was not worried at all that Ace's identity would be exposed. Yoriichi did that thing in secret, and very few people knew the truth.
Even if the senior officers of the Navy Headquarters had some vague suspicions, what could they do? Would they offend Garp for something so groundless?
Even if Ace's identity is exposed, as the child of Pirate King Roger, the Marine Headquarters will definitely not execute him secretly in a low-key manner, but will announce it to the world in a high-profile manner and then execute him.
If it really comes to that, it would be nothing more than for Yuichiro to go to the Marine Headquarters in person.
He, Yoshikazu Tsugakuni, is different from the old and frail Whitebeard, and his new navy is not like the Whitebeard Pirates of the past. Their strength is not comparable to that of an imperial group.
Compared to the personal safety of Ace and Sabo, Yoriichi was more worried that these two boys would not be able to fully utilize their talents and abilities.
Ace is a man with the qualifications of a "king". If he is properly guided and carefully trained, he will definitely be able to stand at the top of the world in the future and become one of the most powerful people in the world.
This is important for the new navy.
On the surface, Ace and Sabo will be the future leaders of the new generation of the Marine Headquarters.
But in fact, these two guys are Yuanyi’s chosen successors!
With his relationship with Lu Jiu and his identity as a guide, the Marine Headquarters has no way to compete with him.
"Please don't let me down!"
"Ace, Sabo."
Yunyi gently rolled up the newspaper in his hand and looked at the calm sea, a faint smile appearing on his face.
As the fleet sailed, a dark shadow appeared on the sea surface in the distance.
After several months of sailing, the fleet led by Ji Guoyuanyi finally entered the waters of Readchiled Island.
The crew on the lookout also saw the island in the distance and reported the matter to Yuichiro Tsugakuin on the deck through the loudspeaker. When the crew on the deck heard that they had successfully entered the destination waters, they immediately cheered.
The long period of life at sea has accumulated fatigue on the crew members. They now want to step on solid ground, experience life on land, and eliminate the fatigue accumulated over a long period of time.
Yunyi could understand the feelings of the crew members, and naturally would not go against the collective will at this time. He smiled and gave the order:
"After arriving on the island, rest for ten days."
"While I'm here, I'll have the branch's shipwrights inspect the warships and coat them with coatings, so we can prepare for our trip to Fishman Island."
"During this period of time, you should have a good rest. This is considered a holiday for you!"
Yunyi's words fell into the ears of the crew members. After hearing this, the new navy members with strict military discipline could not contain their excitement and cheered out loud.
Even Robin, who was usually reserved in expressing his emotions, smiled brightly after hearing this.
For Robin, life on the voyage was not much different from life on land. In fact, because of the long voyage, she had more time to read books and study.
But this does not mean that Robin likes the strong winds and waves on the sea. Sunny weather can naturally make people happy, but in the sea of the New World, such good weather is ultimately a minority among the minority.
Wanguo, Naval School.
Lu Jiu, who has now become a "life teacher" at the Naval Academy, has not seen her son for many years.
She knew clearly that her son was sent to the East China Sea by Tsugumi Yoshiichi. Although the mother and son were forced to separate at a young age, Lu Jiu never complained, and she never asked about Tsugumi Yoshiichi's decision.
Ace left his mother at such a young age, which was cruel for both Luju and Ace.
But Lu Jiu knew that this was for the good of her son.
Emotionally speaking, Lu Ju actually doesn't want Ace to have too much contact with the New Navy. It's not because she doesn't trust the New Navy, but because she sincerely hopes that her son can live a simple life.
What's wrong with an ordinary life? For the vast majority of people in this world, such a life is something that many people can only dream of.
But reality also constantly reminds Luju that Ace is her son, but he is also the son of Pirate King Roger.
Ace, who carries the blood of the Pirate King and has shown amazing talent since childhood, is destined not to live a stable life like ordinary people.
Lu Jiu doesn't want to delay her child's development. Although she hopes that Ace can stay with her forever in the future, she also hopes that Ace can become a person with ideals and dare to take risks, just like his father.
Lu Jiu, with mixed feelings, suppressed all her emotions, buried them deep in her heart and never expressed them.
Until this day, she accidentally saw a newspaper about the attack on Zefa's fleet and the two young combat heroes being promoted to majors.
"Ace."
Lu Jiu, who was "checking the dormitories" at the Naval Academy, had her eyes fall on a newspaper on the desk. She picked it up and opened it, and her eyes stayed on Ace's photo for a long time, unable to move away.
Ace has never written to Lu Jiu in recent years. It is obvious that Ace himself is aware of the sensitive nature of his identity.
But even after not seeing each other for so many years, Lu Jiu still recognized her son at a glance. She couldn't help but gently stroke the photo on the newspaper, a little absent-minded.
It turns out that Ace was sent to the Marine Headquarters by Yoriichi Tsugikuni and even became Zephyr's disciple.
Lu Jiu guessed that this might be the work of Yoriichi Tsugakuni. Some senior officials within the New Navy knew about the complicated relationship between Yoriichi Tsugakuni and the Navy Headquarters.
Seeing her son become a naval lieutenant at such a young age, Lu Jiu was happy but also a little heartbroken.
Strong power can't just fall from the sky, right?
When Lu Jiu thought about the sweat Ace had put in to gain such power, she felt heartbroken for her son's hard work.
But soon, the joy in my heart overwhelmed the heartache.
He became a lieutenant commander in the navy at the age of just over ten. To say he had a bright future was not an exaggeration. Lu Jiu was glad that her son had not followed the same path as Roger. The navy had a much better future than pirates, didn't it?!
As for safety.
Isn't it obvious who is safer among those fighting for their future on this sea, whether they are navy or pirates?!
Lu Jiu silently put the newspaper back on the table, adjusted his mood, walked out of the room and continued his work.
Hiding your identity well is the greatest help you can give to your son.
There is no doubt that Lu Jiu, who was favored by Roger, is a smart woman.
New World, Beehive Island.
This is the largest pirate concentration area in the New World. The leader here is named Wang Zhi, who was once a cadre of the Rocks Pirates.
Beehive Island was once the headquarters of the Rocks Pirates. With Rocks' defeat at the hands of the combined forces of Garp and Roger, the Rocks Pirates, which once aimed to rule the world, also fell apart, and the powerful captains on the ship also left and set up their own factions.
Wang Zhi, on the other hand, led the remnants of the Rocks Pirates and occupied the Beehive Island.
Beehive Island was unique. Unlike other islands, its magnetic field was peculiar. No other island's magnetic field connected to Beehive Island's energy. In other words, relying on ordinary needles, there was no way to reach Beehive Island.
It was purely by chance that Rocks found the Beehive Island. Over the years, only the permanent record pointers circulated on the island can guide people to find the island.
In today's world, apart from the former cadres of the Rocks Pirates and Wang Zhi's subordinates today, probably only the Navy Headquarters and the World Government know how to get to this island.
After Rocks was defeated, the Permanent Record Pointer he carried with him naturally became one of the trophies. Although the Navy and the World Government have been turning a blind eye to the pirates on Beehive Island over the years, they will not discard the Permanent Record Pointer.
Who knows, one day they might need it?!
But today, this island that has never been reachable has another foreign "guest" arriving.
The boat docked, and Weeble, covered in bandages, leaped from the deck, knife in hand. The commotion at the port had reached the pirates in the nearby stronghold, and within minutes, hundreds of ferocious pirates, blades in hand, swarmed from Beehive Island and rushed to the port.
Beehive Island. Beehive Island.
At the slightest movement, the pirates on the island swarmed out like bees from a hive.
Above Weeble's head, there was a thin wounded man who was also wrapped in bandages. Light red blood was flowing out of the bandages. Both the mother and the son had a strong smell of medicine on them.
“Huh?!”
"It's really strange!"
"Why are there two mummies floating in the sea?!"
"Hahahahaha, my luck is really bad! Coming to Beehive Island, even if I'm a mummy, I have to die again!"
The speaker was a middle-aged pirate holding a machete. He was nearly eight meters tall, nearly 50 years old, with a burly build and a bare upper body. His muscles were strong and his bald head reflected the light in the sun. The muscles on his chest squirmed as he spoke, and the black devil tattoo looked a little hideous.
He paid no attention to the burly Weeble, but instead shouted at Bakin on Weeble's body, his eyes full of mockery.
An old acquaintance, Steed Reese recognized Barkin at a glance.
He was once a crew member of the Rocks Pirates, and now he is Wang Zhi's most trusted ally. Although he is called an ally, he is different from real allies like Steed Ritz, Kaido, and Charlotte Linlin. There is a certain superior-subordinate relationship between him and Wang Zhi.
Wang Zhi was his recognized successor. Apart from Wang Zhi, Steed Ritz treated everyone else with a condescending attitude.
This is especially true when facing Bajin in front of him.
She was just a woman who had climbed to power by relying on Whitebeard. She wasn't on the same level as him. So what if she mocked him? If he was unhappy, he could just kill her!
"I'm Bakin, and this is my son."
"Ryze!"
"Take me to see Wang Zhi. I don't want to waste time talking to you."
Bakin's hoarse and low voice sounded. She seemed not to care much for people like Steed Reese. Her exposed eyes were full of bloodshot when she spoke.
"oh--"
"It's Bajin!"
"You want to see Captain Wang Zhi?"
"Oh!"
"How dare you, a mere traitor, ask to see Captain Wang Zhi?!"
Steed Reitz naturally knew that the person in front of him was Bakin. After pretending to be enlightened and saying a few words, his attitude suddenly changed 180 degrees and he directly questioned him in a harsh voice.
As he spoke, Steed Ritz weighed the long sword in his hand and said with a smile:
"Bakin, you should know the rules of pirates."
"Since you've come to me, I won't be polite!"
“Hehehe!”
A smile appeared on Steed Ritz's face, and as he spoke, his huge body dived down and quickly came in front of Weeble, and the axe in his hand directly chopped towards Weeble.
"Get rid of one now!"
Steed Reitz's expression was excited, and his domineering aura surged from his body. His speed was so fast that it was beyond the expectations of Bakin and Weeble. Seeing that the blade was about to chop Weeble's body, a cold voice suddenly sounded from behind Steed Reitz, stopping Steed Reitz's action:
"Stop it, Ryze!"
Although the words were soft, when the person behind him spoke, a heavy pressure instantly fell on Ba Jin and others.
Steed Reese's movements froze and he froze in place.
"Captain of the ship!"
When Steed Reese turned around, he found that Wang Zhi was slowly walking out of the crowd. The heavy breath pressing on him came from Wang Zhi.
Wang Zhi is nearly 60 years old, but he does not look old at all. He looks as well-maintained as a middle-aged man in his early 40s. His body shape is quite "normal" among the pirates.
She is about 180cm tall, and has a figure that looks thin when dressed but muscular when undressed.
Wang Zhi has a handsome appearance and exudes a refined temperament. At this moment, he is holding a fishing rod in one hand and a bamboo basket in the other, and is looking at Ba Jin not far away with a smile on his face.
The seemingly friendly smile did not make Bakin relax at all.
Steed Reese is just a bunch of strong muscles. The harmless Wang Zhi in front of him is the most dangerous person on this island.
Ba Jin did not dare to be careless. She gently pressed her son's shoulder and said:
"cooperate!"
"I'm here to discuss cooperation! Wang Zhi!"
Hearing Bakin's words, Wang Zhi glanced at the burly Weeble and smiled even more broadly:
"Cooperation—"
"Then there's no need to make the atmosphere so awkward."
"Let's go. We haven't seen each other for a long time. Let's catch up with old friends."
"I'm very interested in your appearance, and I also want to hear what you mean by cooperation!"
(End of this chapter)
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