Whitebeard sets foot on the land of the Sphinx.
The touch under your feet is completely different from the deck of Moby Dick, with the unique warmth and heaviness of your homeland.
He ignored the still hostile eyes from the far port, and just led a group of captains directly to the cherry blossom forest in the eastern suburbs.
Spring is still early, but the cherry blossoms are already in full bloom.
The pink and white petals fall with the wind, like snow and dreams, decorating this woodland like a paradise.
"Gu la la la la..."
Whitebeard looked at the familiar scene in front of him and laughed heartily, "Sure enough, the atmosphere of hometown is the most nostalgic!"
More than thirty years ago, he sat here and talked with his old enemy wearing Straw Hat, sharing the fine wine they found and their views on the world.
Today, this person has passed away, but the cherry blossoms remain the same.
The captains did not disturb Whitebeard's nostalgia. They dispersed and began to set up camp outside the cherry blossom forest. They moved quickly but cautiously, for fear of disturbing the tranquility.
Marco walked to Whitebeard, looked at the rare relief on his father's face, and asked softly, "Dad, what should we do next?"
"No need to do anything deliberately."
Whitebeard found a piece of clean grass, sat down on the ground, and casually took off the wine gourd from his waist, "As long as it doesn't disturb the people in the town, you can drink when you need to, and sleep when you need to sleep."
He paused, took a big sip of wine, and continued, "If you are really too busy, go to the surrounding waters and clean up those blind fish in your hometown."
Marco was stunned.
Cleaning up trash fish?
Is this an initiative to show favor to that navy?
"Dad," Marco couldn't help but ask the doubt in his heart, "If we do nothing and just stay here quietly, will Akira Marshal come?"
"Don't worry, he will definitely come."
He raised the wine gourd into the air, as if he was paying tribute to the world and some invisible opponent, "Because Edward Newgate is still alive."
New World, a certain calm sea area.
Training ship, training room.
Akira was leaning on the soft sofa, legs crossed, holding a glass of red wine and enjoying Hancock's boneless massage.
Opposite him, Ace, Sabo, and Zoro were sweating profusely.
"Huh-ha!"
Ace's eyes were tightly closed, veins popped out on his forehead, and an invisible force spurted out from his body, but it did not scatter, but accurately gathered on an iron target in front of him.
Since eating Flame-Flame Fruit, Ace's strength has skyrocketed, and Conqueror's Haki has also been improved. Under the guidance of Akira, his control over Conqueror's Haki is no longer what it used to be.
On the other side, Sabo's figure is as fast as a ghost.
He pointed like a gun, with the dark Armament Haki wrapped around his fingertips, and suddenly thrust out!
"Shigan!"
The air let out a scream, and the hard special steel plate was instantly pierced, and the cut was as smooth as a mirror.
Immediately afterwards, he turned around and his right leg was like a whip, bringing up a green energy.
"Lanjiao!"
Under the guidance of Akira, Sabo not only perfectly integrates Dragon Claw Fist and Armament Haki, but also Navy Six Styles Shigan, Lanjiao, and Kami-e in have learned a lot, and their amazing understanding makes Ace and Zoro a little jealous.
Zoro is sitting cross-legged, with three Famous Sword handles lying across his knees, his eyes slightly closed, and his whole body is like a rock.
He didn't move, but he was more threatening than ever.
Under Akira's instruction, he no longer obsessed with high-intensity sword swing training, but began to learn Voice of All Things's "breathing" and feel the will of the sword.
This door leading to the pinnacle of swordsmanship has already opened a gap for him.
At this moment, the door of the training room was pushed open.
Captain Morgan held Den Den Mushi and walked in quickly, "Lord Marshal, the latest information from the Sphinx."
He first reported how Captain Leo went to the meeting in a single boat, successfully reached an agreement with Whitebeard, and stopped Whitebeard Pirates's large army at Zidao.
"Lord Marshal, Whitebeard, the pirates with forty-three pirate ships under their command, are currently cutting down trees, building houses, and reclaiming wasteland on the island."
"Whitebeard himself led his captains to land on the Sphinx, but did not enter the town. Instead, according to the request of Captain Leo, they stationed themselves in the cherry blossom forest in the eastern suburbs."
"It's expected." Akira took a sip of red wine, with no surprise on his face, "The Sphinx is his hometown, he won't mess around."
"But Lord Marshal!" Morgan couldn't help but ask, "What exactly is Whitebeard's intention? Suddenly more than 50,000 people gathered and named them to wait for you at the Sphinx... Does he want to fight us to the death in his hometown?"
"It doesn't matter what he wants to do."
Akira put down his wine glass and looked at Morgan with a smile, "The important thing is that there are brave soldiers like Captain Leo in our navy."
"Go ahead and promote Leo to Sphinx Colonel Marine Base. All naval forces in the base will have their bonuses doubled."
Sphinx, temporary naval base.
In the conference room, Leo was having a meeting with his officers around the map.
At this moment, Den Den Mushi on the table suddenly rang.
"Buru buru bulu..."
Leo picked up Den Den Mushi, and a cold female voice came from inside. "Colonel Leo, this is Marine Headquarters Fleet Admiral's Office, I am Gion."
Upon hearing that it was Gion Admiral who called Den Den Mushi in person, all the officers in the conference room, including Leo, instantly jumped up from their chairs, straightened their bodies, and gave a military salute.
Leo's hand holding the microphone trembled slightly and he spoke cautiously, "Report Gion Admiral! Are you mistaken? I am Captain Leo, not a colonel."
"That's right."
Gion's voice came out unhurriedly, with approval. "You went to the meeting in a single boat to face Whitebeard's affairs. Lord Marshal already knows."
"Marshal personally ordered that you will be promoted to colonel of the Sphinx Base with immediate effect."
"In addition, bonuses for all Sphinx's navies are doubled."
"The bonus and your letter of appointment will arrive tomorrow, so be prepared."
As soon as the voice fell, the call also ended abruptly.
There was deathly silence in the conference room.
Leo held up the microphone blankly, his mind going blank.
Did Lord Marshal find out so quickly that he went to a meeting in a boat to face Whitebeard?
Lord Marshal also personally ordered his promotion to colonel?
After a brief absence, he straightened his body suddenly, straightened his back to Den Den Mushi, who had lost his voice, saluted an incomparable standard military salute, and shouted in unison with the officers present with enthusiastic expressions:
"Loyalty! Sincerity!"
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