What do I want to do?
Hearing Sengoku's words, Garp grinned with amusement.
"Hahahaha, what could I possibly want to do? I just want to get Foosha Village off that damn ship!"
I'm not as sinister as you make me out to be, you old man.
What am I becoming, all these "me" stories you've told me? Do you think I'm like you? I don't have time to think about all that nonsense you're spouting!!!
Compared to the complexities in your heart, I am simply doing as I please, or perhaps just going my own way!
As soon as he finished speaking, Garp scooped up a huge pile of senbei and stuffed it into his mouth.
With a series of crunching sounds, Sengoku rubbed his hat in frustration.
"Ha, so you know you're doing whatever you want?"
Okay, let's not Gawain anymore, let's just talk about your drinking with Newgate yesterday!
Do you even know where you drank with him?!
Damn it, Whitebeard is incredibly bold to sail his ship near the entrance to Mary Geoise in the New World at a time like this.
And then you got even bolder, and you drank heartily with him right under the noses of the Red Line!
Don't you know that the large telescope at Mary Geoise can see everything!
It's one thing if it's too far away, but how could you possibly not see it from tens of nautical miles above, standing at an altitude of 10,000 meters!
You and he drank for over six hours straight, so I received eight phone calls. Besides Akainu, the Commander-in-Chief of the Sky also called me twice. He just wanted to tell you not to get too carried away!!!
"Why?"
Upon hearing this, Garp hesitated for a moment.
"Did Teacher Kong call you?"
Real?
But why didn't he just call me directly?
"Because you, you bastard, are his prized student. You're too much of a favorite of your teacher!"
He'd rather criticize me than say anything harsh to you!
Or, if he starts arguing with you, you two will just end up arguing back and forth, you jerk!
Sengoku slammed his hand on the table in displeasure, then pondered for a moment before continuing.
"Anyway, damn it, you're such a lazy bastard, you won't care no matter what I say."
Since that's the case, you'll be in charge of guarding Marine Headquarters for the next six months. It just so happens that Sakazuki has been requesting to spend more time at sea.
Since your hometown has already disappeared, what difference does it make whether it's moved to the Dark Bird Ship or simply vanished?
This order is both your next task and a grounding penalty. You'd better stay in headquarters quietly!!!
From that point on, Sengoku no longer wanted to speak to Garp.
Garp is already this old and he's still causing trouble outside, yet he's always the one who gets scolded.
I've been cleaning up his mess for twenty years, and I'm tired of it!
He really wanted to yell at Garp.
Can't you even clean up your own mess, you old devil?!
Just as silence fell over the Fleet Admiral's Office at Marine Headquarters, Mary Geoise...
The kings of the fifty nations had just finished their first meeting and came to the courtyard to rest for a while.
The courtyard was bustling with activity, as the World Government had not imposed any restrictions on the number of people led by the kings.
So much so that some kings, such as the King of the Inishi Kingdom, brought over a dozen of his daughters and their husbands, along with his guards and hundreds of their families, to Mary Geoise...
This gives us an idea of just how bustling the King's Courtyard was at that time. The huge courtyard housed nearly ten thousand people, many of whom were of enormous size.
They gathered in small groups, some of them close friends, chatting about their experiences and observations over the past few years.
Some are outright enemies, locked in a standoff with each other in circles.
Others are cooperative relationships, or relationships where they are under the protection of the same powerful force.
Neptune and Cobra, attending the meeting for the first time, huddled together, Cobra and pointing out people Neptune knew.
Just then, in a nearby corner...
Dalton, looking tense, cautiously glanced around.
You should know that he used to be just an unpopular guard captain.
Since taking office, Wapol has not attended the Reverie for twelve consecutive years.
Moreover, he is currently appearing as the acting king of the Drum Kingdom.
He was terrified that he might make a mistake that would turn the Drum Kingdom into a thorn in the side of the surrounding great powers.
After all, the Drum Kingdom is too small. Their presence at the Reverie is simply a matter of respect from the other kings and the World Government for the doctor.
Which king isn't afraid of death? And who wouldn't want to cultivate a good relationship with an excellent doctor?
In short, Dalton truly cherished the opportunity to participate in the World Memory event.
Fortunately, just as Dalton was feeling uneasy, he heard a familiar voice in his ear.
"Hello, Dalton, long time no see!!!"
The moment he heard the sound, Dalton turned around and saw the familiar little raccoon... the elk was indeed walking towards him, perched on Kureha's back.
"Dr. Kureha!"
And... Chopper!!!
In that instant, Dalton felt as if his world had blossomed.
Originally, people's joys are not shared; he only felt that the surrounding environment was noisy.
But now, haha, he's found his pillar of support!!!
"I'll hurry over to Kureha, "Dalton said excitedly.
"Long time no see, you two. You seem to be doing well lately?"
"Of course it's good."
Kureha responded with a smile, but she immediately frowned and said to Dalton with slight displeasure.
"Speaking of which, Dalton, didn't Little Gawain. call you and tell you to arrive in Mary Geoise a while earlier than planned?"
The King of the Merfolk Kingdom and the King of Alabasta both arrived ahead of time, so why did you, brat, have to embarrass Lord Gawain?
As soon as she finished speaking, Kureha glared at him coldly, while Dalton trembled.
"This...!!!
Dr. Kureha, I really have already left ahead of schedule.
But I encountered a shipwreck at sea, and my entire ship disappeared!
They're in the waves.
If it weren't for the naval officer accompanying me pulling me out of the sea, I probably wouldn't be alive today.
Even so, I only managed to get here this morning. By the time I arrived, the Reverie had already begun, so I didn't have time to pay my respects to Gawain.
I... sigh...
Dalton sighed softly and shook his head dejectedly.
"My men are still recovering in Sabaody. Many died on this mission, and the rest will have a hard time getting back up for a while."
"Okay, I understand, but why don't you call an adult?"
Kureha countered with a question, which earned her a look of embarrassment from Dalton.
Dalton lowered his head and said, embarrassed.
"After I lost my Den Den Mushi, I couldn't remember Lord Gawain's number, and the naval captain who escorted me didn't have his number either."
Oh, right, the person who escorted me was Hina, her adjutant who rescued me. I haven't had a chance to thank her yet.
After the meeting, I immediately went to pay my respects to Gawain, and then I went to properly thank the following person...
Are you sure you want to do that, Dalton?
Kureha suddenly interrupted Dalton, and continued speaking to Dalton earnestly.
"You're really too straightforward. I wouldn't say you're incorrigible, but you just don't know how to handle things. Sigh."
Haven't you considered whether the Reverie is really more important than visiting Gawain?
Even if it means missing the Reverie, you should have visited Gawain's family as soon as you arrived in Mary Geoise!
Is Gawain less important than those kings who always talk big?
At this point, Kureha lifted her right foot and gently placed it on Dalton's shin.
"Listen to me, don't linger here any longer, go and pay your respects to Gawain immediately."
After your meeting, spend more time with Neptune and Cobra.
You are different from other kings, don't you know that? For you, the relationship with other kings is completely unimportant, and even the World Government is completely unimportant to you!
Let's have lunch at Gawain's family's place. Stop dawdling and let's go!!!
As she spoke, Kureha kicked him twice more, and Dalton suddenly realized what was happening.
He nodded quickly, then rushed out of the courtyard where the kings were gathered.
He shouted to Kureha as he ran.
"I understand, Dr. Kureha, thank you so much for your guidance!"
I almost made a terrible mistake!
From there, Dalton ran far away until he disappeared completely.
As she watched Dalton's retreating figure, Kureha's tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed.
Chopper asked thoughtfully, perched on her shoulder.
"Dr. Kureha, Uncle Gawain didn't mention Mr. Dalton, did he?"
Why are you making things sound so serious?
"I'm just giving that idiot a heads-up. If I don't make it sound serious, that stubborn mule won't be able to think things through. Hmph."
As for Gawain, well, he probably just forgot about Dalton.
Especially these past few days, none of his secretaries have been by his side.
As for his head maid, Brooke, that little girl was dutiful, but she didn't really know much about Gawain's past, so she didn't tell Gawain about Dalton's problems, haha."
As soon as she finished speaking, Kureha chuckled, took a drag of her cigarette, and then led Chopper away from the place where the kings had gathered.
These past few days, Kureha and the others have all been working part-time at the Mary Geoise hospital.
Although the doctors here may not be as skilled as her, the equipment they use and their medical techniques are indeed the most advanced on the high seas.
Kureha felt that she should also apply for funding to properly supplement and upgrade her experimental equipment.
Wait a minute, it seems like I've been saving my annuity without ever using it, right?
Since that's the case, then Gawain doesn't need to spend Gawain money. He already has tens of billions of Beli in his savings annuity, which should be enough...
Kureha's plans for the future, at this very moment in the King's Courtyard...
Vinsmoke Judge stood indifferently in a corner of the King's Courtyard with his sons.
As he observed the crowd around him, the king seemed lost in deep thought.
After arriving in Mary Geoise, he heard that Gawain's men were all concentrated near the Gawain Family's territory.
So, will my two useless children be here too?
There's an old saying: Speak of Cao Cao, Cao Cao will appear.
Just as Judge was thinking this, a man and a woman suddenly appeared in his eyes, making him frown involuntarily.
That's right, those two people are Sanji and Reiju.
Sanji hasn't seen Judge in a long time, but there's nothing he can do; Vinsmoke Family children always have such distinctive looks.
Judge knew who this unfamiliar young man was just by looking at Sanji's eyebrows!
As for Reiju...
At this moment, Reiju had already put the Germa Combat Suit under her specially modified military uniform.
Because she has a pair of wings that can be spread out, what she is wearing at this moment is less a military uniform and more a slightly elegant backless evening gown.
Of course, the style of this evening gown is still close to that of the Dark Bird style.
Noticing the change in his daughter's clothing, Judge took a deep breath. His daughter... had really left her family.
Beside him, upon seeing the newcomer, Yonji and his group of children grumbled in dissatisfaction.
"Hey, who's that? Hehe."
Isn't that Reiju, who climbed the social ladder?
"Wearing stupid clothes over combat suits, tsk tsk, that definitely won't be convenient in a fight, will it?"
"Hehe, Yonji, why would you say that?"
After all, that useless woman doesn't need to fight anymore.
Perhaps he has already brought his potential to the Celestial Dragon's ship.
"Niji, that's really an unreasonable statement, but it's unreasonable because you're absolutely right."
A woman who abandoned her family chooses to stand under someone else and flaunt her power to her own.
As for the woman beneath another man's body...
"That blond guy with curly eyebrows, isn't that our cowardly brother?"
After he finished speaking, the three Niji brothers looked at Sanji in silence.
As they watched, the three of them couldn't help but feel a pang of envy.
They aren't truly devoid of emotion; they're just cold-hearted enough.
Aside from indifference, they also deeply revered their father!
So why do they envy Sanji?
Because only Sanji has the same blond hair as his father!
Their father's dashing long, blond hair had long been the envy of his three sons, each with their own distinct hair color!
Sanji frowned slightly as he listened to his brothers' sarcastic remarks.
He pulled out a cigarette, put it in his mouth, and then, with the cigarette dangling from his lips, calmly addressed the group.
"I really don't like you guys. I didn't like you before, and I like you even less now."
As a man, haha, guys like you who casually slander girls are really not gentlemanly at all, and utterly disgusting...
As soon as he finished speaking, Sanji flicked his cigarette ash dismissively, then looked unhappily in his father's direction.
Sanji fell silent, facing Judge's imposing face, which held no anger.
At this moment, countless emotions were surging in Sanji's heart. Looking at his father's arrogant appearance as always, he couldn't help but compare his father, whom he thought was invincible, with Uncle Gawain.
After a brief comparison, Sanji smiled and shook his head.
He casually held up a cigarette and said to his father.
"I've imagined many times what I would think when I see you again."
Therefore, Judge.
When I saw you again, I realized...
So you're nothing special after all.