Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Playing tennis
At the Navy Headquarters, Marineford, a warship with the head of a dog could be seen, standing out in the wide harbor and attracting the eyes of passers-by.
[Bang!]
The door to the Fleet Admiral's office was pushed open and Garp walked in unscrupulously, holding an open plastic bag of senbei in his hand.
"Bwahaha... I'm back!"
After receiving the order from Fleet Admiral Kong, he returned directly without waiting for Dragon and King Taklama to decide the winner.
On the one hand, he felt that it must be something of the utmost importance, and on the other, he completely trusted his son; If he broke out, there was no way for him to lose.
"You..."
Kong glanced at the severely damaged door and shook his head helplessly as if he hadn't seen it. He couldn't even remember how many times he had scolded Garp for the knocking and nudging.
"Sit down and read the mission content first."
Sengoku for his part was not so polite. He angrily yelled at Garp who was sitting down: "You bastard, what are you doing wandering outside! Don't you realize everyone is waiting for you?"
"I know, I know~~"
Garp bit into a senbei and set the bag aside, grabbing the documents already on the table. He was holding the end of his ear, with an indifferent expression on his face.
This attitude made the veins on Sengoku's forehead throb, but in the end, he could only hit the sofa in anger and close his eyes waiting for Garp to finish reading.
At the same time, after reading the document, Garp had only surprise in his eyes. He didn't care that there was still half a piece of senbei in his mouth, and he suddenly looked at Kong behind his desk.
"Roger's treasure was found?!"
"Isn't it clearly written in the document? It is said that CP6 has found it in the New World. That's why the Five Elders have ordered that we join the people of CP0 to bring it back to Mary Geoise. In addition, during the return, it will be broadcast live to the entire world."
Hearing Kong's answer, Garp was stunned with a look of disbelief.
"How can this be?"
"Regardless of whether it is possible or not, the mission is before us. Let's bring it back first." Sengoku opened his eyes and stood up, saying: "The mission requirement is that the sooner the better, let's set off now!"
Garp raised his head dissatisfied, complaining: "I just arrived, and I haven't even been sitting for five minutes, couldn't you consider this old man over fifty years old?"
"You bastard, I'm only a year older than you!" Sengoku clenched his fists in anger and glared at Garp.
"Well..."
"Look at you, why are you so impatient? Come on. Isn't it just going to the 'New World' for something? It is not a big thing!"
Kong, seeing Garp's carefree attitude, couldn't help but give him a warning.
"Garp, be careful. It is said that the treasure is huge, we may need two large ships, and cross almost the entire 'New World'. We will surely be attacked by many pirates along the way, we can't make mistakes!"
Garp smiled and said, "Sengoku and I lead the team, plus five vice admirals including Borsalino and Sakazuki, ten headquarters warships, and secretly CP0, this combat power scale. It's of no use even! if Whitebeard comes!"
Sengoku frowned and said coldly: "This is Roger's treasure, there is a great chance that Whitebeard will intervene, in addition to Charlotte Linlin. If things get out of control, even Kaido, who lives for war, will probably get involved too. Stay alert, this concerns the reputation of our Navy and the World Government."
"In fact, fortunately Shiki has already been resolved, otherwise this escort mission would have been somewhat risky..." Kong felt relieved.
"Fleet Admiral, we are ready to go!" Sengoku didn't want to waste any more time.
When Garp saw Sengoku walking out of the office without paying any attention to him, he didn't care. He picked up the half-bag of senbei and swayed to follow him.
In the office, Kong rubbed the back of his head in distress, feeling that there were too few available Admirals under his command.
"When can Sakazuki and the others take on more responsibilities? If this continues, Garp's bastard will give me high blood pressure!"
"But how did the World Government find the 'One Piece'?"
This question echoed in the mind of the Fleet Admiral.
...
At Mary Geoise, inside Pangaea Castle, in the Socializing Plaza, two women were curiously looking at a tennis court newly built in less than ten minutes before their eyes.
The two people were naturally Rear Admiral Gion and CP9 member Stussy who were called over.
After the two were alone and silent for a few minutes, Gion decided to speak first: "Hello, my name is Gion, what is yours?"
Stussy, looked at Gion coquettishly and said: "I already know who you are, the strongest female officer after Vice Admiral Tsuru. That sword you carry is the meito sword called Konpira. I'm Stussy. I hope we work well together in the future~"
"You know me, but I know nothing about you. Isn't this a bit unfair?" Gion looked down at Stussy and joked.
"Judging from this mission, our time together will not be short in the future. Whatever you need to know, you will know." Stussy clearly implied that there are things that should not be known.
Gion didn't care about this and continued to look at the tennis court in front of her. She was deep in thought when she suddenly saw three figures appear.
The two maids were ignored by her. And she focused on the leader, a young man wearing a white hat, white shirt, white jacket, white pants, white leather boots, black hair and yellow eyes.
"Maybe he is Saint Nerona, but this outfit..." Gion tilted his head and whispered in confusion.
She had already seen the Celestial Dragons, with the exaggerated hairstyle and extravagant clothes that characterized them. Frankly, the first time she saw them, she almost laughed. Fortunately, she caught herself in time to avoid getting into trouble.
Compared to them, this man... She found him quite attractive. He looked nothing like the typical style of a Celestial Dragon.
Stussy's attitude was more respectful as she looked at him. Her expression was more cautious, not as open as Gion's, probably due to her previous experience with the Celestial Dragons.
"Honorable Saint Nerona, this is Stussy from CP9, who will be responsible for your personal protection for the next period of time."
Gion saw that Stussy had finished introducing herself and then said her name and identity. At the same time, Imu was also looking at the two of them.
"Do they know how to play tennis?"
After a brief introduction, Imu approached the racket rack as she asked the question.
Since he was using his second identity, his expression was no longer as cold and unforgiving, but a little softer. Still, he continued to exude an air of arrogance.
"No." Gion shook his head.
"I've learned some lessons, but I haven't played in a long time." Stussy smiled slightly.
"I see. How about we play a few rounds? Gion, stay out of it for now, I think just by looking you'll understand." Imu chose a racket and grabbed a ball from the bucket.
"Okay~"
Stussy was not bothered by Saint Nerona's forceful order. In her opinion, Celestial Dragons were like this, or in other words, this attitude was already very good.
But Gion had some objections and said: "Saint Nerona, don't you need escorts because you have to travel?"
She felt that she was not here to play with him. Why not take advantage of that time to improve her sword skills?
"Our vehicle to leave is not ready yet. In the meantime, let's get acquainted a little and, while we're at it, play tennis with me. That's your task."
Imu didn't care about Gion's resistance.
As he spoke, he walked to one end of the court and gently slapped the tennis ball in his hand on the grass. At the same time, he looked at Stussy who picked up the racket and was ready at the other end.
To be honest, the experience of playing tennis with a beautiful agent wearing a short black skirt and black stockings was a bit interesting, which made Imu a little excited after being bored for too long.
'I'd finally have some fun!' Imu thought.
The next moment, Imu slowly raised his right hand, lightly threw the tennis ball in his palm, then bent his knees, bowed his waist, jumped up, and swung the racket in his right hand.
His movement was incredibly fluid, all in one sequence, showing no signs of being amateurish. However, since it was his first hit, he had reduced some of the force.
[Swish!]
Despite that, his punch created a rush of air and a roar. The yellow ball turned into lightning, slicing through the tennis net, sending chunks of grass flying everywhere, and ruffling Stussy's golden hair.
[Boom!]
This scene left Gion speechless, watching in amazement as the tennis ball, smoking in a crater, generated white smoke.
"So strong!"
Both she and Stussy on the field were shocked by the ball played by Imu. They really didn't expect that a Celestial Dragon under their protection could have such power.
"It seems that the strength needs to be a little smaller..."
Imu, who was standing in the other half of the court, shook his head with dissatisfaction when he saw this scene. He still tried his best. He wanted to have a more normal tennis match with Stussy.
"I'm going to throw a few more balls, let's see if you can return some." Imu said.
"Uh, okay!"
Stussy straightened his windblown hair, now taking it more seriously. At the same time, he was wondering who this Saint Nerona really was.
The next instant, Imu threw the ball again, but this time at a 'normal' speed, fast enough to be like lightning, but slow enough that Stussy could catch up with it.
Stussy rubbed her palms, which were numb from the shock of the ball, and said, "Saint Nerona, please be gentler~~ I can't stand it~~"
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Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Taklama's election and the Fish-men arrive at Marineford
Although the latest issue of the major newspapers has not yet been released, the arrest of the 'Slaver King' has begun to gradually ferment among the top leaders of the countries of the South Blue. Undercurrents are flowing back and forth along with the communication between the Den Den Mushi.
The South Blue was indisputably the leader among the four seas of the Blue Sea, in the slave trade.
Of course, this is also inseparable from the fact that King Taklama has worked hard here for decades and made outstanding contributions to the development of the slave industry.
The mafia in the West Blue and the slave owners in the South Blue are the biggest characteristics of these two sea areas.
…
"We are close?"
Dragon opened the hatch and walked out, asking Irwin who was watching the sea on the deck.
At this time, the five headquarters-level warships he led had returned to the first half of the Grand Line from the South Blue. Calculating the time, it felt like they were almost there.
"Rear Admiral Dragon, you'd better rest more if you're so seriously injured, and just leave it to me to hand over the prisoners to Impel Down." Irwin said with a smile.
"No, I said before that I will send the Slaver King in with my own hands!"
Dragon walked towards Irwin, looked at the Gate of Justice appearing on the far side and said: "This means a lot to me."
"If you insist. So, after the two commanders of the South Blue Marine Bases are brought to Enies Lobby, how about meeting at Marineford for a drink?"
After the battle in the Kingdom of Thutmose, Irwin's attitude toward Dragon became more respectful.
On the one hand, he was convinced by the strength shown by the latter. On the other hand, he would definitely be promoted to Vice Admiral after returning this time.
"Okay." Dragon had no objection. He actually liked drinking.
At that moment, silently, another Cipher Pol agent stood in a corner of the deck.
Irwin glanced over and asked in a low voice: "How long will these Cipher Pol be with you?"
He knew that on the other warship there was also a CP agent, both keeping an eye on Dragon.
"Don't worry about them. They will disappear naturally when it's time to disappear."
Dragon had abandoned the idea of deserting the Navy and was ready to see the subsequent changes in the World Government.
This mission made him feel happy and gave him a ray of hope.
Half an hour later, the Gate of Justice slowly opened. The five warships split up, with Dragon heading towards Impel Down, while Irwin and the other four warships rushed towards Enies Lobby, before returning to Marineford.
Dragon reached the outer gates of Impel Down in less than ten minutes. Shortly after, two naval officers took King Taklama from the cabin-cell and took him to the deck of the ship.
The former Slaver King of the Underworld was now handcuffed with seastone handcuffs, and his steps seemed very weak.
"I told you. Justice will always defeat evil. And now, I have kept my word and will take you to Impel Down." Dragon said calmly, looking him straight in the eyes.
"..."
King Taklama gritted his teeth but was speechless. Therefore, his mood at this time was extremely complicated. He felt like he wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to say it.
He was exhausted...
The entire handover process was very smooth, because this time the prisoner had a special identity, and Chief Warden Columbus came out to accept it in person. In the team of guards behind him, you could still see the figure of Gecko Moria, with his huge size. It is indeed too obvious.
Moria usually just had to patrol, sometimes bringing food to his imprisoned companions and making small talk.
The main reason he had come out this time was because of this Slaver King, he would be confined to the Eternal Hell of the sixth level, so they needed him to trim his shadow.
Once delivered to Impel Down, Dragon turned around and headed for Marineford. Meanwhile, Taklama was thrown into a temperature of one hundred degrees, a disinfection bath called baptism.
However, with his strength, he could simply grit his teeth and overcome it, which is equivalent to an ordinary person taking a hot bath. He then put on a standard prison uniform and a seastone anklet on his foot. After Moria came over with a large scissors and cut the shadow, he completed the basic process.
Finally, he took the internal elevator and was taken directly to the Eternal Hell at the bottom. Under the watchful eyes of Columbus and several jailors behind him, he slowly walked into his own cell.
Just then, Columbus raised his hand and motioned for the guards to leave, then entered Taklama's cell on his own.
The latter turned around and became alert.
Columbus chuckled and said: "Don't be nervous, let's chat for a while."
"Of what? I don't think we know each other." Taklama said keeping his guard.
"Don't you feel that something is missing from the prisoners here?" Columbus asked smiling.
Taklama had a question mark on his head, frowned, and lowered his voice: "What exactly do you want to say?"
In the dark cell, the Slaver King and the Chief Warden of Impel Down were facing each other, but the atmosphere was a bit strange.
"I give you two options." The Chief Warden said. "One, you're still a prisoner here. Two, come with me and be a jailer. It's not a difficult choice, is it?"
"What?!"
Taklama was stunned, and suddenly understood what the other party meant before when he said that the prisoners here lacked something.
"You are interested in my Pet-Pet Fruit ability and want me to put pet rings on the prisoners here!"
Columbus nodded. "Yes, what is your decision?"
"That's a very easy decision to make." Taklama laughed. Compared to staying in the cell and reading newspapers, it would definitely be more comfortable to move around in the corridor outside.
"I agree, but what about my shadow?" He felt that something was not right without her. He didn't believe that Impel Down cut shadows for no reason.
Columbus looked at the empty ground beneath Taklama and smiled, "You should talk to your colleague, Gecko Moria. After all, he is the user of the Shadow Fruit."
"Gecko Moria..."
Taklama remembered the tall figure that had cut him off in the shadow. It seemed like he would have to find an opportunity to ask him.
…
On Dragon's side, the warships slowly sailed into the port of Marineford. The atmosphere here was still as lively as ever, with dozens of large warships lined up.
People of all levels of navy were coming and going. The square, which could accommodate hundreds of thousands of people fighting, did not appear empty at all. In the distance, the huge and majestic Fortress of Justice overlooked everything like a king.
"Those pirates will be locked up for the time being. I'll talk to the Fleet Admiral about this first." Dragon ordered a lieutenant behind him.
"Yes!"
Just as the lieutenant turned around and went to the cabin to deal with it, Dragon's eyes stopped on another anchored warship not far away. There were many naval forces gathering there.
"Fish-men? Mermaid?"
Yes, I saw male fish-men walking down from the warship one after another. It was estimated that there were hundreds of them, and there were also several beautiful ladies among them. If their clothes were not full of... The exotic style of Fish-Man Island looks no different from human women.
"Wow, is this the Navy Headquarters? It's so big!" Kunna, who had flowing blue hair, grabbed the arm of her partner next to her with excitement and laughed as soon as she stepped onto the ground in the square.
"Yeah, everything here is so big, the buildings are big, the squares are big, the boats are big, look! Look! There are super tall people there!"
Evanny, who was grabbed by the arm and rocked back and forth, was also very excited. A pair of beautiful eyes swept across the Fortress of Justice and the square, and finally stopped on the giant Vice Admiral passing by in the distance. She couldn't close her mouth immediately.
To them, the giants are considered legendary existences!
"Ah! so beautiful!"
"Are they mermaids? Mermaids in fairy tales! One day I can actually see them with my own eyes, and they are so close!"
The surrounding marines' eyes were also shining at this time, and their gazes were like high-definition cameras, automatically ignoring all kinds of strange fish-men, and keeping a close eye on the few mermaid girls who counted only five in number.
At this moment, Dragon approached. Wherever he went, the marines moved aside to make way for him, as the entire naval base knew that he, as the son of Vice Admiral Garp, was also a Logia-type devil fruit user and was destined to become someone important.
However, the news about the Slaver King's capture had not yet been published in the newspapers, which would happen two days later.
"Kuzan, what's going on with these fish-men?"
While Dragon asked, he glanced at Jimbei and Aladdin beside him, because the aura on them was the strongest.
"Alalalala~ judging by your appearance, you must have just come back from work~"
Kuzan showed a smile. He and Dragon were quite familiar. After all, he had been with Garp for a while before, so the relationship between the two was not bad.
"They are the first batch of fish-men and merfolk to join the navy. This is Jimbei, who will be the commander of the fish-men troops in the future, and this is Aladdin, the deputy commander~"
After saying that, Kuzan introduced Dragon to Jimbei and Aladdin, and said with a smile: "This is Rear Admiral Dragon, the son of Vice Admiral Garp, and also a Logia-type devil fruit user~"
"Nice to meet you, Rear Admiral Dragon. I hope to learn a lot from you in the future!" Jimbei greeted on behalf of both of them.
"Nice to meet you."
Dragon nodded in some surprise and then looked at Kuzan curiously. The latter, scratching the back of his neck, briefly explained the cooperation between the World Government and Fishman Island.
Dragon quickly went through the important information in his mind, and the more he thought about it, the more surprised he became.
When combined with their mission to capture the Slave King this time, it can be seen that this time the World Government will treat the slavers mercilessly.
But he is still confused to this day. What happened to the World Government? Why did it suddenly change so much that he no longer recognizes it?
While Kuzan and Dragon were chatting, the surrounding navy crowd separated again. Only a middle-aged female Vice Admiral with a dark blue ponytail was seen leading a team of female officers.
"Alalalala~ Long time no see, Vice Admiral Tsuru~" Kuzan saw the person coming and took two quick steps to greet him. Dragon on the side also followed closely and greeted him respectfully.
"It's been a few days since we saw each other Kuzan." Tsuru responded softly to Kuzan and then looked at Dragon and said smilingly: "You have done a great job on this mission, go up quickly, Fleet Admiral Kong is waiting for you."
"Yes!"
Dragon nodded, no longer lingering, and quickly walked towards the magnificent Fortress of Justice.
"I have to go back as soon as possible. The situation over at Fish-Man Island is not very good. Basically, pirates break in every day. Especially the pirates from the 'New World' are the most troublesome."
Kuzan showed a worried expression upon mentioning it. He hadn't been sleeping well the past few days as many cunning pirates preferred to attack during the night.
"Hehe, that's nothing compared to what you'll face if those big pirates pass through Fishman Island." Tsuru warned: "There, you must be very cautious, especially with your own training and skill development to reach the Admiral level as soon as possible."
"Alalalala, I understand all this~" Kuzan listened to Vice Admiral Tsuru's earnest words and enjoyed this feeling in his heart.
Having grown up alone, he had lived off garbage and stolen to survive. Fortunately, at that time he had met Tsuru, who in her younger days had been in the Marine Branch of the South Blue. She took him to the Marine Base to raise and educate him, giving him a better life, because of this he feels a great attachment to the Navy.
So for Kuzan, there is not much difference between Vice Admiral Tsuru and his adoptive mother.
Vice Admiral Tsuru began to talk about business and said: "Okay, leave these mermaids to me. They will join the female soldiers in the future. As for the fish-men, take them to Building C of Dormitory 3. Details about their roles will be officially communicated by the Fleet Admiral."
"Yes."
Kuzan naturally had no objection and asked casually with a smile: "Is Teacher Zephyr here? I have brought a special wine from Fish-Man Island, and I would like to have a drink with him."
"What a coincidence, he just came back with this batch of students last night. You should go quickly. By the way, take them to the dormitory first. This is business!"
"Okay, okay, don't worry, it won't be delayed!" Kuzan responded with a smile.
Jimbei, Aladdin, and nearly two hundred fish-men on the side looked at the surrounding environment, eager for what the future held…
The fish-men are finally beginning to integrate into the human world!
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