Journey

"This Den Den Mushi can be used to contact me, or to contact the reinforcements temporarily stationed nearby."

It's clear that Urouge alone is not enough to guard the Sea Emperor's stronghold in this New World teeming with monsters.

Cifer had already made other preparations; otherwise, what if someone slightly stronger came along and forced him to come back?

"Reinforcements? Is it that 'Red Flag' guy?"

Urouge carefully put away the Den Den Mushi, scratching his head in confusion.

After all, I've never heard of this gentleman having taken on any powerful people as his subordinates.

Of all the people he knew, the strongest were himself and Drake, and the other was even weaker than him.

"It's me."

A white-haired boy carrying a greatsword almost as tall as himself on his back ascended Hachinosu at that very moment.

"Where did this brat come from?"

Urouge didn't underestimate his opponent, but age is a factor, and no matter how strong he is, he can't handle any big situations, right?

"Hahaha~ Qiaomu, don't talk big, you're still a long way off!"

On the large ship behind him, a robust, purple-haired old man wearing sunglasses strode off.

Following closely behind were his two students, as well as T-Bone and others.

"Could it be... former Marine Admiral Zephyr?!"

Urouge recognized this important figure and was immediately dumbfounded.

How are you feeling?

Looking at Zephyr's smiling face, Cifer's gaze couldn't help but shift to his right arm, where the instruments made of Seastone were no longer needed.

Even Cifer himself did not expect that among those who obtained his abilities, only Zephyr inherited the High-Speed Regeneration, and even mitigated the decline in his physical abilities caused by aging.

It's no exaggeration to say that Zephyr's current strength is no less than his peak.

Fate is truly an unpredictable thing.

"Although I don't know how that fruit did it, it really helped me a lot."

Zephyr raised his right fist and clenched it. He hadn't felt this strong in a long time since that tragedy, and his asthma was gone too.

He now seems to have returned to his days as an Admiral, except that he is no longer the one who "does not kill Admiral"!

"In that case, I'll leave it to you."

Cifer handed over several nearby Deserted Island to Zephyr, instructing him to use them as training grounds and simultaneously form an encirclement around Hachinosu.

In this way, if anyone wants to attack Hachinosu, they will have to get past Zephyr first.

"Go in peace."

Zephyr pushed up his sunglasses.

After simply greeting T-Bone, Cifer and the others returned to the Little Ul after a long absence.

"Sail!"

Looking towards Las Noches, where they had only stayed for a few days, they set sail once more.

"Lord Cifer, look! We're almost at the island!"

After sailing at sea for several days, the Little Ul finally arrived at an island under the control of Cifer.

Shirahoshi patted her captain's chest, who was lying next to her, excitedly.

After all, Hachinosu was originally a pirate island, and apart from buildings, there was almost nothing on it.

The island that was now approaching was the first real land she had ever seen in this vast ocean, the kind of land described in books.

Where the sea meets the beach, there is a large, lush green forest beyond the beach!

"Let's take a walk around after the boat is moored."

Cifer then stood up, stretched, and Lucci dock at a port.

"It's that Sea Emperor?!"

By this time, some people near the port had already noticed the docked Little Ul, since their country was also flying the same flag that was being waved.

In just two and a half months since the island became that man's territory, the country, which was always plagued by pirates, has become peaceful, and their lives are no longer the same.

In addition, the king's extensive propaganda about Cifer and others has led to a general sense of gratitude among the people of the country towards them.

Some even go so far as to call their devotion to fanaticism.

"Mr. Ulquiorra ~"

"Lord Enel ~"

Shouts like these began to echo through the port.

"Yay! Hahahaha!"

"I am God!"

He felt the islanders' sincere adoration for him, and couldn't help but soar into the air, laughing heartily.

"So many people..."

Originally full of enthusiasm, Shirahoshi became somewhat shy upon seeing this scene. Her height of over three meters instantly became about the same as Nolan's, and she hid behind her and Robin.

"There's nothing to be afraid of, Shirahoshi, you're a princess."

Robin took her little hand and slowly walked off the boat, heading inside amidst a warm welcome from the crowd.

After the ship was completely moored, Cifer, Lucci, and the others disembarked one after another.

"So many things I've never seen before..."

With the company of her friends, Shirahoshi gradually became bolder and started dragging the two girls around the streets.

"Bonney, won't you come along for a walk?"

Looking at the energetic Shirahoshi, the bear recalled how Bonney couldn't go out when she was little, so she always wanted to travel to various places.

"I want to eat!"

She touched her stomach; she hadn't eaten for several hours, and it was about to rumble again.

When she was little, she couldn't go out, so she always wanted to go everywhere. But after losing her father, her thoughts changed completely.

As long as I'm with the bear, it doesn't matter where I go.

"Want some food? I'm the most famous chef in this city!"

"Please allow me to treat you to a sumptuous feast!"

The man, dressed in a chef's uniform and carrying a cleaver, ran out to join the fun and shouted. Upon hearing Bonney's words, he immediately jumped up to let them see him.

"We can have a meal, but we'll pay for it."

Xiong didn't refuse. Judging from the reactions of those around him, this man must be quite skilled at cooking.

"Eat! Eat!"

Bonney hummed an unknown tune as the two followed the chef into a nearby unassuming restaurant.

"Mr. Ulquiorra, His Majesty the King has instructed that if you come to this country, you may be treated as the King."

"So please let me know if there's anything I can do for you!"

Security Officer in armor approached Cifer in front of a group of soldiers.

"No need for a big fuss, we're just traveling around."

With a wave of his hand dismissing the crowd, Cifer and his companions enjoyed the island they had taken shelter from the storm.

This journey took several months.

As promised, Cifer, along with his companions, took Shirahoshi to the sea to see all sorts of scenery.

She wanted to see things she had longed to know, things that were only found in books or mentioned by others.

They traveled all the way from the New World back to Paradise, and even went to the Sky Island: in the most primitive and brutal way.

On their next course, there was a ship with a giant cannon mounted on it.