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The fierce slash pressed down on the air, carrying a red and black arc of light, and passed through Jeston's body at an extremely fast speed. Blood spurted out, and the powerful shockwave instantly split him in two.
"Overlord..."
Jeston's eyes widened, his tone resentful, and before he could finish speaking, he collapsed on the deck.
......
Jeston's death meant the complete annihilation of the Mad Lion Pirates, and the survivors collapsed on the deck, still shaken.
The complete annihilation of the pirate crew is a godsend for those with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The Red Fowles cruised in steadily, close to the other two ships. Before the merchant ship crew could even feel relieved, their faces turned pale and tears streamed down their faces.
Red...Red-Haired Pirates!
"We surrender!" the merchant ship passengers said through gritted teeth.
Shanks glanced at the man, holding a Griffin, shook his head and smiled, "You can leave now. Leave the treasure behind, and leave these two women behind too."
The group felt as if they had been granted a pardon. They looked at their two saviors, one injured and the other unconscious, with sympathy, handed over the treasure, and then sped away in their boat.
“Well done, young nun.” Shanks grinned and turned to look at a man with long, tied-up hair and a scar on his forehead.
"Dege, how are those two doing?"
The ship's doctor, Dege, stepped forward to examine the injured man and said in a relaxed tone, "It's not a big problem. One has a minor injury and a dislocated arm, and the other has simply fainted."
"Understood." Shanks nodded. "Men, take stock of the spoils and set sail again."
His subordinates happily agreed and scattered to move the treasure, while Lucky Rue, while chewing on a large bone, turned around and ransacked the Mad Lion Pirate Ship.
They made a fortune before even entering the New World; the spoils from the two ships combined were enough to fund several large banquets.
"Shanks, what should we do with these two women?" Beckman lit a cigarette and said in a deep voice.
"Let them go," Shanks replied nonchalantly, then leaped into the pirate ship to help with the unloading.
Is that so? Beckman quietly observed the two of them. He recognized one of the women; she was Nico Robin, the "Devil's Child." Her ability to decipher ancient texts was of paramount importance to pirates who coveted the One Piece.
Judging from Shanks's expression, it seems he has no intention of inviting her aboard. And rightly so; the struggle for the title of Emperor of the Sea is brutal and bloody, Nico Robin can't protect herself, and the others can't afford to worry about her either.
As for the other person, she is young but her strength is comparable to that of a supernova. Within five years, she will surely be among the top powerhouses on the high seas.
However, the Red-Haired Pirates didn't have time.
Besides, the Red Voss was followed by a very special guy.
"You are not allowed to do anything, Aokiji."
Beckman swiftly drew his gun and aimed it at the suddenly appearing Kuzan. *Snap*, Yasopp and Lucky Roux also instantly raised their weapons.
The lazy navy uncle reluctantly offered French etiquette.
"Give me some face, Aokiji, those two women are a token of my sincerity."
Shanks opened the captured barrel of liquor, poured himself a drink, and handed Aokiji a large glass of liquor.
"Oh my god~ Red-haired Shanks... what a troublesome guy."
Aokiji reluctantly took the glass of wine, downed it in one gulp, then looked at Robin with a complicated expression, before nodding his chin toward Lauren Tina.
Robin instantly understood, "Watch me whack her awake!"
After the nun regained consciousness, Aokiji turned and jumped into the sea.
"Ice Age!"
The surging waves instantly froze into ice, and the three figures slowly disappeared from the sight of the red-haired group.
Chapter Four: Farewell, Heading to Headquarters (New book, please add to your collection and recommend)
"That's enough for now. It's the Navy's recruitment season, so the chances of getting accepted are pretty good."
On the deserted coast of Sabaody, a hazy mist rose from the cool ice under the sunlight. Robin, carrying a travel bag, forced a smile, his figure appearing slightly dim in the smoke.
"I...I'll miss you!"
The young nun hesitated for a moment before responding.
Moving between various factions and constantly being betrayed and sold out seems to have become Robin's only way to survive.
To pursue the true history, the future can only be a struggle for survival under the oppression of the World Government. Laurentina can't help her with this, nor can Aokiji, who is silently standing by her side.
Perhaps the Straw Hat Pirates are her inevitable destiny.
"Can I give this to you? I don't know whether tomorrow or an accident will come first, but knowledge needs to be passed down."
Robin opened her backpack and took out an old notebook with a worn cover, clearly used frequently. Laurentina casually flipped through a few pages; the yellowed paper exuded a heavy, rich ink scent, and was covered with delicate handwriting.
Is this data for interpreting ancient scripts? Laurentina was taken aback, and the notebook in her hand suddenly became hot and heavy.
Hey, is this really okay? The admiral is watching closely beside me.
This kind of trading under the noses of regulators is really...
Hmm? Why am I feeling a little excited? Is this even possible for NTR?
Laurentina turned to look at Aokiji, and Robin also cast a complicated glance at him. Kuzan was taken aback and instantly felt a little uncomfortable.
"Oh la la, don't do that."
Look at me like that, and do whatever you want.
The intense gaze of a stunningly beautiful woman is incredibly stressful, dazzling and blinding, making one feel restless like an ant stepping on a hot pan.
Aokiji simply turned around, slowly lay down on the grass under the tree, and pulled down his blindfold to rest.
Yes, that's sensible!
“Okay.” Laurentina said in a deep voice, the old notebook being held firmly in her soft, white hands.
The afternoon breeze rustled through the treetops, creating a sound like waves. Multicolored sunlight filtered through the layers of leaves, spreading a layer of shimmering, dazzling gold spots on the ground, as dreamlike as twinkling stars at night.
A gentle breeze ruffled Robin's long hair. She tossed her hair aside, smiled, and slowly walked forward to give Laurentina a soft hug.
"Goodbye." Robin ran her fingertips over her nun's habit, still hearing the frantic breathing around her. Her heart wasn't pounding wildly, but rather beating sadly, filled with the sorrow of parting.
Robin chuckled mischievously, "Future Navy lady, next time we meet, we'll be enemies. Remember to spare my life!"
"Heh, I won't hold back. Don't let me run into you, you stinky woman."
Robin smiled, walked straight past the two of them, and slowly headed towards the bustling city center, waving back at them as he went.
"Hey, keep a low profile. If you make a mistake in the future, I'll be the first person to arrest you."
Sensing Robin's departure, Aokiji, who had been feigning sleep, removed his eye mask, revealing a serious and focused expression behind his black sunglasses.
Robin, who was some distance away, froze for a moment before continuing on her way.
"Perverted lolicon!" Laurentina curled her lip and looked at Aokiji with disdain.
Kuzan's lips twitched, his face darkened, and he walked off in another direction with a cool expression.
At GR Naval Base No. 69, Aokiji requisitioned a cruiser and took Laurentina to Crescent Bay. He didn't really want to go through all this trouble, but he couldn't resist the little girl's constant coveting of his bicycle.
Aokiji isn't that diligent; he doesn't want to walk alone.
The Sabaody Archipelago is not far from Marineford. The journey was smooth and without any further mishaps. At dusk, the warship arrived at Crescent Bay.
Laurentina, holding a circular saw, carefully examined the central area of this maritime overlord. In the very center was a massive, beast-like fortress-like pavilion, with long guns and short cannons mounted on the crenellations, giving it a very safe feel.
At this very moment, the high-ranking officers of the Marine Headquarters were sitting there, including Sengoku, Garp, Tsuru, and Zephyr. One by one, these top-tier powerhouses had gone from rumors to reality, and they all felt a sense of pride that they could replace them.
I am not strong yet, when I grow strong there will be changes!
Laurentina calmed down and followed Aokiji step by step. In front of the fortress were some departments responsible for carrying out daily affairs. After registering the information of the personnel stationed in Hong Kong, Aokiji led the girl towards the living area.
After years of expansion, Marineford has developed into a small city with complete functions. It is a convenient place to live, and many businesses have settled here to meet the consumption needs of students.
After all, compared to non-military-controlled cities, the competition here is not fierce. The generals who can reside at headquarters have higher ranks and their salaries are far higher than those of ordinary naval officers.
After spending most of the day together and witnessing the naval battle, Aokiji had already noticed something unusual about the girl. Later, he even witnessed Laurentina accepting a gift, which made him value her even more.
With strength and potential, a strong sense of justice and a commitment to upholding good, the navy needs this kind of talent!
What worries him now is the emerging factional strife. Although the doves are in power now, veterans like Sengoku, Garp, and Tsuru are still able to unite all sides and maintain harmony within the Navy.
However, the hawkish faction led by Sakazuki is growing stronger. Their generals are all young and promising, and they have also witnessed the fate of the moderate Zephyr, so their attitude towards pirates is becoming increasingly hardline.
But he only had one loyal follower, Smoker...
Now that Laurentina has come knocking on my door, how can I let her go?
It was the time when the officers of headquarters were leaving get off work, and they frequently encountered colleagues who greeted Aokiji on the way. In addition, many people also greeted Aokiji warmly, and his approachable attitude clearly made people feel good about him.
When everyone saw that Aokiji was accompanied by a young nun, they were puzzled but didn't ask any questions. However, they silently memorized Laurentina's appearance.
Being able to work alongside a general, one can't be an ordinary person!
"Mr. Kuzan, we're here!"
In front of the barbecue restaurant that Aokiji frequents, Smoker and Tina, who have come to headquarters for a report, have obviously just finished shopping and are dressed in casual clothes.
"Oh my gosh~ I just wanted to have a meal together since it's a rare occasion." Aokiji said lazily as he walked into the barbecue restaurant.
Is that all?
Smoker, with two cigars dangling from his lips, stared sharply at Laurentina, who was dressed in a nun's habit, and a strange sense of familiarity arose in his mind.
Tina, with a thin cigarette between her fingers, smiled kindly at the girl. While Kuzan was reporting the censored version of the intelligence on the warship, she was next to Vice Admiral Tsuru and heard every word of the girl's fierce battle against the pirates.
He's a promising young naval officer.
"Colonel Smoker, it's nice to see you again. As a resident of Loguetown, I appreciate your protection."
Laurentina bowed slightly, lifting the hem of her dress to greet The Smoker.
Eh?
Chapter Five: Registration and Dao Power Test (It's a new book, please give it some collection votes!)
"Are you a nun from the Loguetown Convent?" Smoker noticed the girl's nun's habit, took a cigar, and asked uncertainly.
"Yes."
Smoker nodded, a rare smile appearing on his face: "I see. Remember to come back when you have time, Father Andorn and Sister Hiel."
I'm so worried about you.
Although he has a fierce appearance, he is very concerned about protecting innocent civilians and his subordinates. Andorn and Shiel are kind and generous and often help the poor. Smoker respects them very much.
Upon hearing this, two figures came to mind for Laurentina: a gentle and profound priest who was always in a state of deep thought, and a kind and devout elderly nun who strictly adhered to the rules of the church.
Since my rebirth, I have received a lot of care from them.
Laurentina nodded, and then the waiter brought the menu. As the leader, Aokiji generously ordered a lot of food.
The owner was very enthusiastic and was obviously an old acquaintance of Aokiji. Seeing that this general placed a generous order, he was all smiles and even gave him a few bottles of sherry as a gift.
Teo brand sherry is a favorite among many in the Marlinfair community; its taste is truly authentic.
"Oh my, what an elegant way to eat, little Tina."
Kuzan couldn't help but admire Laurentina's impeccable table manners; elegance seemed to be ingrained in her very being. Her proper, small bites were a delight to behold.
Hmm? Colonel Tina turned her head and looked over.
“Big Tina is quite elegant too, haha~” Kuzan scratched his head and turned his attention to the food to distract himself.
Tina was annoyed by the perfunctory response. Come to think of it, the little girl's name was similar to her own—Tina and Lauren Tina—and it was easy to mistake one for the other if you weren't paying attention.
Tina turned her head and noticed the calluses on Lauren Tina's palms and the area between her thumb and forefinger.
She's still a diligent and hardworking child. With a smile, she picked up her knife and fork, and cut the tender white chicken under the golden crust into neat squares, then drizzled it with a layer of bright red sauce. The rich aroma burst on her tongue.
When you're thirsty, just drop two super-cold fruit-flavored ice cubes into a big jug of incredibly delicious cocktail; the refreshing sweetness goes straight to the top of your head.
Comfortable!
"Lauren Tina, this isn't how a strong person eats. Look at me."
The culinary standards at headquarters differ from those at the branch. Marineford's cuisine is a culinary delight that blends the best of the world, and Smoker couldn't resist the urge to eat. He chugs down large glasses of beer while biting into big chunks of roasted meat, looking incredibly hearty.
Well, this eating style is relatively normal; Garp is the real human catastrophe. Kuzan made a brief comparison and then started eating on his own.
This was just a simple meal; he didn't intend to promote any ideas or anything like that. It's too early for that. Right now, it's better to leave a good impression.
“Tina is very unhappy, Smoker, don’t set a bad example for ladies.” Tina frowned and couldn’t help but give her old colleague a kick from behind.
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