On the deck of the training ship bound for Elbaf.
Akira sat upright at a round wooden table, holding a newspaper that had just been delivered by News Coo.
The headline on the front page was very eye-catching: < Hachinosu Island No Longer Exists, Navy Marshal Executes 200,000 Pirates>
The accompanying image is an aerial panoramic photo. The former pirate Paradise is now just a lonely Rocky Port bay, like an ugly scar.
Beyond the bay lies no land, only the endless, surging sea.
A landmark of an era, along with the sinful history it embodied, sank to the bottom of the sea.
" Lord Marshal."
Morgan strode over with steady steps, stopped in front of the table, and gave a crisp military salute. "Today's work report, shall we begin now?"
Akira's gaze did not leave the newspaper; he simply uttered a single word.
"Speak."
Morgan immediately took out a well-organized work report from his pocket and began to report with a serious expression.
"First, good news from the Science Class. Dr. Vegapunk has completed preliminary experiments on the Logia Rumble-Rumble Fruit and the Paramecia Hobby Hobby Fruit. Thanks to the Revolutionary Army's dispatch of Bartholomew Kuma for full cooperation, the doctor's experiments have made a breakthrough. The new Pacifista, integrating the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's power and laser beams, has entered the practical testing phase."
Morgan paused, a hint of excitement in his voice, "Furthermore, based on your suggestion, the Doctor has successfully integrated the power of the Hobby Hobby Fruit with the Pacifista ability. Theoretically, this type of Pacifista could potentially enable the transformation and free combination capabilities you mentioned."
Akira narrowed his eyes slightly, finally putting down the newspaper, crossing his legs, and a smile appeared on his face. "This is good news. Is there anything else?"
"Yes." Morgan nodded and continued, "The second matter concerns the progress of the World Government Member States ' being converted into 'countries and cities.' To date, fifty-three former Affiliated Nation populations exceeding one million have successfully completed the conversion. After taking over, the World Government's dispatched personnel fully adopted the recommendations of the advisory team sent by Wano Country City. The reform work is progressing rapidly, and the public response has been extremely enthusiastic."
Akira blinked, raising an eyebrow in surprise. "Fifty-three countries? That's beyond my expectations. It seems Crocodile has really been working himself to the bone lately. So many places need the ' Wano Country model,' he must be the busiest person in the world right now."
Morgan grinned. "Mayor Crocodile was the first to be trusted by you, so naturally he has to shoulder this responsibility. However, his personal abilities are indeed outstanding; even Gion Admiral remarked a few days ago that she couldn't even compare."
Akira waved his hand. "Continue."
"Yes. The third thing comes from the Sphinx." Morgan turned a page of the report, his expression becoming somewhat subtle. "Colonel Leo, stationed locally, reported that the Whitebeard Pirates have been very well-behaved lately. This afternoon, Whitebeard himself even went to participate in the local land reclamation work and was very popular with the children."
"Because he used the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's power to help the children cultivate a large amount of land. By the time the intelligence was released, Whitebeard had single-handedly completed the cultivation of all the wasteland within the Sphinx's planned area."
Morgan cleared his throat and added, "The other Whitebeard Pirates are also involved. Phoenix the Marco is in charge of burning weeds, Vista the Flower Sword is leading the children to cut down trees, and Diamond Jozu is leading another group of children to clear paths through the mountains. They are very popular in Sphinx now."
After listening, Akira blinked, somewhat surprised, and chuckled, "Interesting. Using the Tremor-Tremor Fruit to clear land? Has Whitebeard found the correct way to use the Tremor-Tremor Fruit?"
Morgan blinked, then tentatively asked, " Whitebeard has chosen to return to his homeland and live as an ordinary person. What are your plans, Lord Marshal? Will you give them a chance to retire, or...?"
Before he could finish speaking, a deafening cheer suddenly erupted from the bow of the ship.
" Elbaf! Here I come--"
Luffy pressed one hand against his Straw Hat, while the other hand excitedly pointed to the imposing silhouette of the massive island ahead.
"Giant Warrior! Giant Warrior!" Usopp beside him, his eyes practically sparkling, and drool almost dripping from his mouth.
Chopper jumped and hopped along with him, stomping his feet in excitement.
The other interns on deck also gathered around upon hearing the commotion, gazing at the Giant Kingdom Elbaf across the water.
Everyone's attention was drawn to the giant tree that seemed to connect heaven and earth.
Adam Tree.
Its trunk is unimaginably thick, like a colossal pillar supporting the sky. Several waterfalls cascade down from the treetop like a silver river, refracting brilliant light in the sunlight. The lush foliage overlaps layer upon layer, resembling a green sea of clouds floating in the air.
Beneath the giant tree, the mountains stretch endlessly.
A giant rainbow bridge spans the sky, connecting different regions.
The most awe-inspiring sight was a longsword of indescribable size. It plunged diagonally down from the clouds, piercing through the entire island, its tip disappearing into the darkness at the bottom. The invisible aura it exuded sent a chill down the spine of everyone who saw it.
"Wow... what a huge tree!" Nami murmured to herself, not even noticing that the nautical log had fallen to the ground.
"That sword..." Zoro's breathing became rapid, his hand unconsciously pressing on the hilt of the Wado Ichimonji, his eyes burning with an unprecedented fervor.
Sanji, a cigarette dangling from his lips, covered himself in ash. "In a place this big, how many amazing ingredients must there be?"
Trafalgar Law pulled down his hat brim, his eyes flickering behind his glasses. "What an unreasonable place."
The entire training ship was immersed in the silent awe brought by Elbaf.
at the same time.
Elbaf, the realm of the sun, the walrus school.
Lipri, who was teaching a group of Giant race children, suddenly turned her head to look out the window.
In the corridor, Gaban had been standing there for some time, his face as solemn as water.
His lips didn't move, but his voice, transmitted through invisible Observation Haki, rang directly in Lipri's ears.
"That concludes today's lesson. The training ship led by the Navy Marshal has arrived; take the children to the library immediately."
Lipri's pupils suddenly contracted.
Before she could react, Gaban's figure outside the window had already disappeared.
A moment later, at the top of the cliff in Xicun.
Gaban stood alone, looking down at the boundless sea below, letting the wind whip his clothes around his neck.
Looking through his binoculars at the slowly approaching naval training ship, he said to himself, " Navy Marshal Akira! It's been a long time!"
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