"That old guy is incredibly arrogant; I was actually thinking of arresting him!"
Seeing Cifer step in to stop him, Enel also withdrew his fighting spirit and placed his Golden Tonfa aside.
"We are civilized people, so we should handle things in a civilized manner. This is a one-time exception!"
Cifer made no accusations in his words and slowly walked towards Zephyr and the other two.
"We haven't even dealt with the small fry yet, and it seems the big thugs are already getting restless!"
Zephyr showed no fear on his face. Instead, he pushed up his sunglasses and revealed a mocking smile.
"Watch out! It's that Shichibukai!"
Ain and Binz dared not make any rash moves at this moment, and stood guard on either side of Zephyr like protectors.
After all, this man's mere deputy was enough to put the teacher in a tough fight; if he were to personally take the field, their chances of winning would be slim.
"A useless person shouldn't waste their energy standing there."
An immense Spiritual Pressure swept over everything, and everyone within a radius of several kilometers who was watching this place collapsed.
Even though they weren't being targeted, the powerful sense of oppression that swept past them still sent chills down Ain Binz, and they even felt a little breathless.
"Conqueror's Haki, huh? Interesting brat!"
Zephyr was completely unaffected, pushed aside the two students beside him, and strode forward to meet them.
"Your deputy said you have something to discuss with me? You even used Conqueror's Haki to clear the area, so it seems you have some outrageous things to say!"
"Are you afraid of being held accountable if they hear about it?"
Zephyr pushed up his sunglasses and looked at the person in front of him, the youngest top expert he had ever seen.
He had already learned about this man from Kuzan and Sakazuki, and after his recent duel with his second-in-command, Zephyr knew very well that he was no match for him.
Even if he despises and hates all pirates, especially the Shichibukai, he wouldn't completely break ties with Ulquiorra here, after all, there are two students around.
But that didn't stop them from verbally mocking him.
"It's just to avoid some unnecessary trouble; now is not the best time to start a new era."
The two stood facing each other, Cifer began to express his thoughts.
"Marine Admiral, chief instructor of the elite training camp, leader of the pirate guerrilla group—I think these identities are all things of the past for you."
"So what? Do you want me to become a pirate like you, a scumbag who wreaks havoc on the world?"
Cifer spoke calmly, but Zephyr's temper flared up instantly. He poked Cifer's chest with his finger and spoke righteously.
When he was still Marine Admiral, he adhered to the principle of "no killing," and no matter how vicious the pirates were, he would only send them to the Jail in accordance with the law.
Yet, ironically, his own family members died at the hands of pirates who survived because they refused to kill.
Having finally emerged from his grief, he became the head instructor of an elite training camp for naval recruits, devoting all his energy to training new recruits, only to have the nightmare return.
While setting sail with the training ship, I was attacked by that bastard Edward Weevil, and only two trainees survived.
He himself suffered a severe injury to his right arm during the battle due to an asthma attack, and was subsequently ambushed, resulting in his current wretched state.
But fate is so unfair; my setback only made that bastard famous.
It wasn't until Marineford that they learned that the bastard who cut off their arm would become Shichibukai!
Zephyr no longer believes in the Navy's "justice"!
"I will never associate with you pirates! If you want to fight, then fight now, otherwise there's nothing to talk about!"
Zephyr didn't want to waste any more time with this man, so he turned around and was about to leave with the two students.
"I'll help you kill that new Shichibukai!"
Those few words made Zephyr freeze in his tracks.
He understood that, given his current age, frailty, and the loss of his right arm, even if he were to encounter that guy again, he would not be a match for him.
But this person... is not a problem at all!
Being able to hold his own against Kuzan and Sakazuki, who are both at their peak, means his strength is definitely greater than that bastard's.
After all, that bastard only won his battle with him by luck and treachery.
"It seems you're no longer planning to continue being this ridiculous Shichibukai?"
Seeing that Zephyr seemed somewhat tempted, Cifer finally revealed the purpose of his visit.
"I am not a pirate. I was only put on a bounty by the World Government for killing a pig. Then your Fleet Admiral Sengoku found a way to make me Shichibukai!"
"You must be utterly disillusioned with the World Government by now, right? Why not become my colleague and join me in creating a brand new, just era!"
Zephyr smiled calmly; he had already guessed what the person in front of him wanted him to help with.
"You don't mean you want me to systematically train new recruits for you, do you? It's impossible to train an army that can rival the World Government!"
He put forward a very insightful question.
"No, no, no~ I only need elites!"
"A powerful figure capable of suppressing an entire nation or island!"
In the Navy, many of the people trained by Zephyr have become the backbone of the Navy, especially the Three Admirals!
Even if they are naturally gifted, a good teacher can always help them avoid detours.
What Cifer needs is an army that can maintain order and protect the island and the country's subordinates, not an army that can fight against the World Government.
After all, someone else will be playing that kind of cannon fodder role.
"Your ambition is truly grand. If your strength doesn't match your ambition, you'll suffer a terrible fate!"
Zephyr did not agree, but instead mocked the other party.
He certainly hated the World Government, but having spent so many years in the Navy, he also knew it quite well.
That kind of behemoth cannot be taken down with mere words, nor can it be dealt with simply by cultivating some promising individuals.
"I will naturally show you my strength."
Talking is pointless; showing your fists is the best option.
"Then let's talk about this again when you can show me your abilities!"
Zephyr answered casually, without considering whether what the other person said would come true.
He already has his own ideas; he wants to organize forces and establish New Marines!
He will use his own methods to uphold justice!
"This old guy was probably quite strong when he was young!"
Zephyr and the other two had already left when Enel finally looked at Cifer and spoke.
Although he had the upper hand in the battle just now, he was unable to suppress his opponent in a short period of time.
It's just that his physical strength seems to be gradually declining, and his illness has flared up.
"After all, he was a former Marine Admiral!"
At this moment, Robin, who had already approached, also spoke up.
"Enel can actually defeat Admiral?!"
Chopper perked up. He'd heard that the Marine Admiral were among the world's strongest fighting forces!
Even the former Admiral was an absolute powerhouse!
In other words, his team has two members who are even stronger than the strongest fighter!
Chopper immediately hugged Enel's leg, his eyes filled with adoration!
Nolan remained silent; she was more concerned about Captain Cifer's earlier conversation with that man.
Is Captain Cifer finally going to demonstrate the justice he upholds to the World Government?!
She swallowed hard, her heart pounding with excitement.
Bonney, who had reverted to her child form, didn't think much of it and secretly opened Chopper's little backpack to rummage for food.
"It seems like Cifer's attitude towards Zephyr is different from his attitude towards other naval personnel?"
Robin was a little curious, after all, that Fleet Admiral Sengoku had suffered quite a few setbacks at the hands of his own captain, and it was common for him to be furious.
However, he was very patient when communicating with Zephyr.
The answer given by the Cifer is quite simple:
"He's a very handsome man!"