"Ha?"
Listening to Zephyr's words, Gawain felt that something was amiss.
Before he transmigrated, when he read various pirate information and encyclopedia entries, they all said that Weevil. cut off Zephyr's hand.
But now, why doesn't Zephyr recognize Weevil.?
For a moment, Gawain, his expression unchanged, began to think rapidly. Something must be wrong.
So, what's wrong?
Just thinking about it like that, Gawain immediately realized the problem: some things shouldn't be investigated too deeply, because if they are, the problems suddenly become much bigger.
The problem is...
In the official content of the Pirate King Piece anime and manga, there is never a single line that confirms that Weevil. cut off Zephyr's hand.
Note that Zephyr's character, from birth to death, never revealed who cut off his hand!
The initial assumptions about Zephyr losing his arm were primarily based on an online archive, specifically the brief record of Zephyr's life drawn by Oda.
Then, regarding who severed Zephyr's right hand, netizens all subjectively judged based on the time data in the data set and pointed the finger at Weevil.!
Before his transmigration, Gawain trusted all sorts of encyclopedias.
But problems arose after they actually arrived in this world.
Before the main story begins, specifically three years before Gawain Luffy sail, this is the time period Gawain traveled through...
Weevil. was an unknown pirate who didn't even have a bounty or a wanted poster!
That's right, even Zephyr himself didn't know who Weevil. was!
With this in mind, Gawain couldn't help but continue to consider Zephyr's situation holistically.
Then, Gawain immediately thought of another problem, which was...
It is known that Zephyr left the Navy and formed the Neo Marines because he hated the pirate who cut off his right hand and became Shichibukai.
The reason Zephyr was so angry when that person became Shichibukai is because the Navy is not allowed to attack Shichibukai first!
So here's the question: Zephyr's right hand was severed two years after the Summit War, nine years before Gawain's time travel.
So why didn't Zephyr take revenge during those four years, and the next four?
Which pirate could kill a ship full of elite young Marine cadets, sever Zephyr's hand, and still prevent Zephyr and the others from harming him?
What kind of identity would that require?
Imagine the real world of Pirate King, not the illogical and unrealistic world depicted in the anime.
If some unknown pirate with no background or trump cards had harmed Zephyr and killed his entire crew of apprentices...
Even if Zephyr doesn't retaliate afterward, wouldn't his disciples, Zephyr Aokiji, Akainu, and Kizaru, retaliate?
Perhaps Kizaru was too lazy, perhaps Aokiji held back, or perhaps the other Vice Admiral disciples didn't have the strength.
But Sakazuki, with his violent temperament, would likely be subject to special circumstances.
Could he possibly allow pirates who committed such acts to continue to roam free?
Besides, if it were really possible, wouldn't Zephyr have killed that person?
It's important to know that three years before Zephyr formed the Neo Marines, he had already established a guerrilla Guerrilla hunt down Devil Fruit User roamed the high seas!
He can hunt down every other Devil Fruit user pirate, but he can't kill the pirate who injured him to get revenge. That's the real reality he faces.
Therefore, there was a logical problem with this matter from the very beginning.
That is, if the person who severed Zephyr's right hand really remained an ordinary pirate for eight whole years and didn't become Shichibukai...
Aside from the Four Emperors, almost no pirate could withstand such consequences...
Except for Doflamingo!
Thinking of this, Gawain took a deep breath and said to Zephyr.
"What I just said refers to Weevil."
In reality, it means that someone capable of doing something like that is almost as audacious as Whitebeard...
So, that person was Doflamingo?
"Snort!"
Hearing Gawain's words, he gave a heavy snort, then pointed to Gawain's chest.
"His surname is Donquixote!!!"
After saying that, Zephyr shook his head in annoyance.
"Let's put this matter aside for now. Damn it, I almost never expect to get my revenge in this lifetime!"
Unless...
"Alright, let's not talk about it anymore. Let's take you to the hospital for some basic treatment first!"
After saying this, Zephyr took a deep breath, and then he and Gawain went to the Marine Headquarters hospital.
It wasn't until Zephyr entered the hospital that someone finally recognized him!
In the corridor, a doctor saw Zephyr, greeted him immediately, and ushered Zephyr into his office.
"Mr. Zephyr, what brings you here again?"
Did you feel something was wrong after using that hand?
Here, I'll give it to you... Huh?!
At this point, the doctor finally noticed Gawain standing next to Zephyr, and he quickly swallowed.
"I'm sorry, it turns out there was another reason. It seems the patient this time isn't Mr. Zephyr, but you, young man!"
As he spoke, the doctor rushed to Gawain's side and swiftly took the alcohol and other disinfection supplies brought by the nurse. The doctor then began to treat the wound on Gawain's hand.
While the treatment was being administered, the doctor continued his usual casual conversation.
"You're really good at enduring pain, young man. People with injuries like this would usually scream without anesthesia."
The reason I dealt with it for you right away is because you looked like a real man, and I figured you wouldn't cry like a girl. And sure enough!
Haha, did you get this injury during training?
At this point, the doctor looked at Zephyr and asked with a smile.
"Mr. Zephyr, is this your new disciple? Have you overcome that past trauma?"
Haha, Vice Admiral Garp and Fleet Admiral Sengoku would be so happy if they knew about this!
However, your disciple..."
The doctor gently squeezed Gawain's arm.
"Your disciple's physique has really smooth lines. He's not the kind of big guy; rather, his muscles are similar in shape to those of Admiral Kuzan."
Also, there's the tingling, slightly numb power that keeps surging around the wound.
Your disciple is a Devil Fruit User, right? And his ability is related to paralysis?
It seems you're about to have another outstanding disciple, and the navy is finally going to have another excellent officer!
At this point, the doctor had already washed Gawain's hands. He turned around, took the needle and thread, and immediately began to stitch up Gawain's wound.
Just then, Gawain raised his hand to stop the doctor's actions, and said...
"No need for stitches, just properly align the wounds and bandage them."
"This won't do!"
After hearing Gawain's words, the doctor shook his head firmly, and even gently patted Gawain's wound as a warning.
"I'm the doctor, only I can decide how to treat you. Your wound needs stitches!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the doctor slapped away Gawain's hand that was trying to stop him, then turned around and reached out to the needle and thread that the nurse was holding.
To everyone's surprise, the nurse didn't listen to the doctor at all. Even when the doctor stretched out his hand, she didn't hand over the needle and thread.
Seeing this, the doctor coughed in dissatisfaction, and then tried to forcefully snatch the needle and thread from the nurse's hand.
Just then, the nurse finally spoke. She tightly protected the needle and thread, and then said to the doctor in a tearful voice.
"Dr. Richard, you... you'd better listen to him..."
He looks... he looks like... Waaaaaaah!!!
I'm doomed! You scolded him and even hit his wound! I'm going to die with you!!!
"Waaaaah, he looks exactly like Saint Gawain, the Celestial Dragon from the newspaper!!!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the nurse collapsed to the ground with her legs together.
She clutched the needles, thread, and medical supplies tray to her chest, weeping as if she were Dou E, the legendary heroine of the tragic love story of Dou E.
She's innocent! She did nothing wrong, yet she offended the Celestial Dragon!
It's all the doctor's fault!!!
Seeing the nurse's distraught state, the doctor froze on the spot.
Sweat instantly streamed down the doctor's forehead.
He turned his head very slowly, then silently stared at Gawain for more than ten seconds.
Then, he swallowed hard, quickly ran to a nearby table, and picked up a magazine.
The doctor held the magazine cover up to Gawain and nervously compared them for a full half minute.
When he put down the newspaper, he was already kneeling dejectedly in front of Gawain.
"I..., I..."
Seeing me staring blankly at the doctor, Gawain chuckled mischievously. He grabbed the doctor and said with a smile.
"What do you mean 'what do you mean'? At least treat the wound first, okay?"
Don't suture it, just join the joints and bandage it, I'll handle the rest.
Also, what's this nurse's name? Please ask her to get up quickly for me.
How could I let the person who helped me kneel down in sorrow before me?
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain reached out his right hand and pulled the helpless nurse who was kneeling on the ground to her feet.
At the same time, he moved his left hand closer to the doctor.
Just as he was doing this, the door to the doctor's office was suddenly pushed open, and then a deep but warm voice reached Gawain's ears.
"As expected of you, Saint Gawain! I've only been on the phone with you for less than two minutes, and you've already arrived in Marineford!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Sakazuki walked into the office and nodded slightly to Gawain.
However, after nodding, he also saw the injuries on Gawain's body.
He then frowned deeply.
"Wait, look at all your injuries..."
After a brief pause, Sakazuki spoke harshly.
"Have your men mutinied? Could it be that Rayleigh and the Shichibukai really do have ulterior motives?"
"Gion, how does she do things? Has she developed the same insidious laziness as Kuzan, which allowed you to suffer such a severe injury!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Sakazuki strode up to Gawain and roared.
"My lord, take me back. Since Gion couldn't protect you during the mutiny, let me end it all myself!"
I..."
"You should stop right now..."
Facing Sakazuki's rage, Gawain sighed softly.
"You ask me what Gion did?"
Ha ha!
These injuries on my body were inflicted by Gion.
Don't overthink it, it's just training. I just rushed over in a bit too quickly after getting the call and didn't treat the injury beforehand."
As he spoke, Gawain raised his hand and punched Akainu in the chest.
"Rest assured, my men may leave me one day, but they will never do anything to harm me on my ship."
"I see..."
Upon hearing this, Akainu nodded solemnly.
"It was actually made by Gion, huh, they really learned that unruly side from Kuzan!"
Sir, has Professor Zephyr accepted your invitation?
If he agrees, then you won't need to be trained by Gion in such a dangerous way anymore!
Although Master Zephyr's training was equally arduous, it wasn't to the point of leaving one covered in blood!
Gion... Hmph!
Vice Admiral Garp, and Kuzan, they've really corrupted a huge number of soldiers who should have been excellent!"
At this point, Sakazuki sat down on the sofa with dissatisfaction, and then looked at Zephyr.
"Teacher, you haven't answered my question yet. Have you accepted Saint Gawain's invitation?"
"Of course I agree!"
Hearing Sakazuki's hurried words, Zephyr narrowed his eyes in annoyance.
"If we disagreed, would we be sitting here chatting with smiling faces?"
"That's great!"
Sakazuki nodded excitedly.
"Saint Gawain's team is an excellent ally that is independent of the World Government and not under the jurisdiction of the Five Elders, and holds a firm attitude against pirates!"
Even three months later, the memory of Saint Gawain slaughtering everyone in Mock Town on Jaya still excites me!
Teacher, once you're on Saint Gawain's ship, you can freely use Saint Gawain's power to seek revenge!
Whether they are Devil Fruit user pirates or other types of pirates...
Even that Shichibukai who received the subtle protection of the World Government and the Five Elders, you might be able to..."
"Stop!!!"
Sakazuki had barely finished speaking when Zephyr abruptly interrupted him, turning to look at Gawain Zephyr.
Then he spoke, word by word.
"Sakazuki, have you forgotten how I taught you back then?"
Even if you harbor hatred, you cannot use that as an excuse to demand that others do things that would put them in a difficult position!
Doflamingo... was ultimately one of Saint Gawain's... compatriots.
Moreover, Saint Gawain had a close relationship with Donquixote Saint Mjosgard.
Doflamingo is the nephew of Saint Mjosgard!
So..."
At this point, Zephyr gently shook his head.
"Therefore, I have long since put aside my hatred for Doflamingo!"
Whether it's me or you, we need to look further ahead, to those methods that could potentially end the Great Pirate Era!
I... might have some ideas, but...
Hmph, let's talk about everything in the future!!!
As soon as he finished speaking, Zephyr frowned and looked at Gawain.
"Saint Gawain, are you still not done with this?"
If it's over, then take this old man to your ship for a look!
Oh, right, my two disciples will also be leaving with me. They... have become as important as my right hand; I can't abandon them!
So..."
"No problem, they're just two young marines. As long as Sengoku can release them, I certainly won't let you two, master and apprentice, be separated."
Gawain smiled and responded to Zephyr, then looked at Akainu and said softly.
"Oh, right, Sakazuki, there's one more thing I need you to do."
Recently, a female marine has joined my ship. She is a lieutenant named Isuka.
"She's mine now. You should inform Sengoku so he doesn't mistakenly think she's disappeared."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing Gawain's words, Akainu narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Two weeks ago, Fleet Admiral Sengoku mentioned Isuka at a headquarters meeting."
After her warship stopped at Drum Island, it disappeared without a trace.
We've already sent people to investigate, but it looks like we can bring them back.
So she got on your ship and joined your crew!
As he spoke, Akainu let out a soft sigh.
"I knew it! The navy is stagnant now. Look, a young and promising marine like Isuka won't be as devoted to the navy as I used to be!"
"Naval organizational reform is imperative. Hmph, I will bring this up again with the Five Elders during next year's Reverie!"
"What ever!"
Gawain nodded slightly, then looked at his simply bandaged hand.
"Not bad, the interfaces are quite neat."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain waved to Akainu.
"That's all for now. Professor Zephyr and I are heading back to the Dark Bird Ship."
In the future... I'll contact you if I need anything, and if you need any help, feel free to Den Den Mushi me!
After saying that, Gawain took his undamaged hand and grabbed Zephyr's shoulder.
At the same time, he instructed Zephyr's disciples to hold onto their clothes tightly.
The next moment, the four of them transformed into lightning and left the Marine Headquarters.