Bright sent Zephyr and the others to a secret NEO Marines base on an island somewhere in the New World.
"So, this is as far as I'll take you?"
Bright said with a smile. "Looks like I won't be much help from here on."
"This is already more than enough."
Teacher Zephyr's scar-covered face was filled with gratitude. "This debt of gratitude became impossible to repay long ago."
If it had not been for Bright this time, all of them would have been reduced to ashes long ago.
"Because we're comrades who fought side by side."
Bright winked at them. "Didn't we make a pact long ago to watch over and support one another?"
Teacher Zephyr nodded heavily.
There was no need to say anything more. They would prove everything through their actions afterward.
"But I also need to properly thank you this time, Mr. Kuma."
Bright looked toward the silent Bartholomew Kuma standing to the side.
Without this man's emergency support, they probably would not have escaped this time either.
"Just as you said, we are comrades who fought side by side."
Kuma's voice was nothing like his imposing physique. It was very gentle, as soft as a feather brushing lightly against the ear.
Bright smiled as well.
Yes, there was no need for excessive thanks between companions.
"Then I'll head back first."
Bright said, "That thing has already been deployed, so I'm a little worried about Fish-Man Island."
"Of course."
Zephyr nodded. "Then hurry back, Bright. Remember to contact us by Den Den Mushi if anything happens!"
Bright knew what he meant: no matter what enemies he faced, he could ask Zephyr for help.
"Then,"
Bright gave Akainu and Aokiji, standing behind Zephyr, one final deep look. "Goodbye."
The next instant, he shot into the sky and quickly