How Can You Run the Navy with Vermin?
Edward Weevil is an idiot.
This discovery seems to have been a surprisingly huge blow to Zephyr.
Storm looked at Zephyr, who stood motionless like a statue, and walked over to him, asking softly.
"Professor Zephyr?"
Hearing Storm's voice, Zephyr barely managed to pull himself out of his overwhelming sorrow. He looked at Storm, his facial muscles twitching as he tried to force a smile.
"I'm so sorry, Storm, I lost my composure..."
"Um."
Storm nodded slowly.
As an Admiral, he was defeated by a complete idiot...
It's definitely something that's hard to accept.
Storm completely understood how Professor Zephyr felt.
Just as he could completely understand the feelings of Kaido, who had guarded Wano Country for decades but was brutally beaten by the Sun God...
If we only consider the incident of "being brutally beaten by an idiot".
Kaido seems to be even more pitiful than Zephyr...
Zephyr only lost his right hand, but Kaido lost everything!
But seeing Zephyr so dejected, Storm couldn't bear it.
After a moment's consideration, he decided to add fuel to the fire (crossed out) --
Fight poison with poison!
"Teacher Zephyr"
Storm suddenly spoke up.
"I thought... you were already used to having your life controlled by fools."
Zephyr was stunned; he had never expected Storm to say something like that at this moment.
"... What did you say?"
"Edward Weevil is a fool, that much is true."
Storm stared into Zephyr's eyes and said earnestly.
"But he's just stupid! All his actions are being manipulated by Buckingham Stussy."
"This fool is nothing more than a puppet of Buckingham Stussy's evil will."
"But, Professor Zephyr, I think you should know this."
"There is a group of people on the high seas who are not only foolish, but also wicked!"
"Unlike fools like Edward Weevil, those people were both foolish and wicked!"
"Professor Zephyr, you've been a 'Headquarters Admiral' for two or three decades. You should know who your direct subordinate is."
"Isn't that right?"
Headquarters Admiral.
The highest combat power of the World Government.
Read as "a direct subordinate of the World Nobles".
Every World Nobles and every Celestial Dragons has the right to directly command a Marine Headquarters Admiral serve them!
The group of people that Storm referred to as "stupid and wicked" were none other than the Celestial Dragons, the World Nobles who lived in the Holy Land Mary Geoise and were detached from worldly affairs!
Zephyr could certainly hear the hidden meaning in Storm's words.
As a child, he joined the navy because he dreamed of becoming a "hero";
But in the years after joining the Navy...
Zephyr was keenly aware of one thing—the Navy, which prided itself on "justice," was not always a hero.
As a naval officer, the higher the rank, the more exposure one has to the dark side of the World Government.
The "World Nobles" that Storm mentioned are one of the dark sides of the World Government!
"You're right, Storm."
Zephyr took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the sorrow in his heart.
"World Government! World Nobles! Celestial Dragons! Hmph!"
"A bunch of scum who only bring shame to justice!"
"And there are some scoundrels within the navy!"
"How can we manage a navy and uphold justice while surrounded by such a bunch of mediocre, ignorant, and foolish insects?"
Good news: The strategy of fighting poison with poison worked, Zephyr has stopped being so melancholic.
Bad news: Zephyr seems to have been poisoned by a different, more radical, and more profound form of "justice"...
"Professor Zephyr is right!"
Storm nodded seriously and praised loudly.
"Incomplete justice is utter injustice!"
"There is too much filth hidden within the navy and within the World Government system!"
"How can we build a modern navy if we're involved with this bunch of trash?"
Good lad! Good marine!
Zephyr didn't say anything, but simply extended his right hand and patted Storm's shoulder heavily.
He was right about him!
The ocean is so polluted now!
Zephyr ignored Edward Weevil.
A fool who only knows how to cry and call for his mother is not worth his time and energy.
Even if the opponent is incredibly strong, they're still just a fool...
Let's leave the hatred from the previous massacre at the Rookie Training Camp at Buckingham Stussy's level for now...
"Storm."
Zephyr spoke in a deep voice.
"Edward Weevil, this guy is yours to handle!"
"Yes, Professor Zephyr."
Storm nodded seriously.
"I will definitely educate this 'child' properly!"
If a child is disobedient, it's mostly because they're spoiled; a good spanking will fix it.
That statement isn't entirely accurate.
But it would definitely be useful for Edward Weevil!
Buckingham Stussy is now dead.
Edward Weevil was no longer under the control of his "mother".
Storm needs to discipline this idiot properly.
At the very least, we can't let this idiot go around harming innocent people.
Whitebeard the Third, Edward Weevil.
Fighting the Navy is fighting anyway, fighting pirates is fighting anyway, so it's definitely going to be a good "helper".
"Okay, I trust you to handle things."
Zephyr gave a few final words of advice.
"Now I also need to handle matters related to the Rookie Training Camp."
"After this year's Rookie Training Camp is over, I will form a guerrilla unit and then contact you again."
After saying this, Zephyr didn't linger and turned to leave without hesitation.
His departure from the original itinerary and his sudden arrival at Long Ring Long Land already violated the rules of the training camp.
Everything is now settled.
Zephyr definitely needs to return to the Navy Rookie Training Camp.
Storm did not stop him, but let Zephyr leave.
After Zephyr's aura moved away from Long Ring Long Land.
Edward Weevil's crying finally subsided.
With bloodshot eyes and a string of snot bubbles hanging from his nose, Edward Weevil sat up straight from the pit and looked pitifully at Storm.
Have you seen my mother?
Your mother went to the sea.
Storm raised his right hand and unleashed the power of the [Clay Fruit], instantly creating a Clay Doll.
"But Weevil, look who this is!"
Edward Weevil looked to the side, following Storm's movement.
The one standing there is no longer the "Clay Weevil" that was previously a replica of Edward Weevil.
It was the "real deal" Edward Teach Whitebeard the Second Edward!
"Dad?"
Weevil stared wide-eyed at Edward Teach in disbelief.
He couldn't distinguish the subtle differences between the Clay Doll of "Edward Teach" and "Edward Weevil".
But one glance was enough to spot the white crescent-shaped mustache growing on Edward Teach's face.
This moment.
The idea of "Buckingham Stussy" was instantly forgotten by Weevil.
Weevil only had eyes for Edward Teach.
"I'm not your father."
"Under Storm's manipulation, "Edward Teach said in a deep voice.
"You can call me 'brother' if you want."
In Storm's view, the best way to properly discipline Edward Weevil is through his "family."
Bringing Buckingham Stussy back to life... that's impossible.
Create a Clay Doll with Whitebeard and have him discipline Edward Weevil as "Dad".
Storm thought that move was too bizarre.
He didn't want to raise Edward Weevil as a fool...
"Mom" can't do it, "Dad" can't do it either, so we can only let "Big Brother" do it!
Isn't there a Chinese idiom that goes, "The eldest brother is like a father"?
But it's quite obvious.
In Weevil's mind, there are only three kinds of people on the sea—"Dad," "Mom," and "Everyone else."
"Elder brother?"
Weevil tilted his head.
"What is that?"
"It's too complicated to explain."
Edward Teach slowly stepped forward, raising his enormous fist, the size of a casserole dish.
"All you need to do is obey, Weevil!"
"Let me see what you're capable of!"
The moment the words left his mouth, Edward Teach swung his right fist, attacking the stunned Weevil.
Under Storm's deliberate control, Edward Teach's punches were not fast, but rather somewhat slow.
This was time he deliberately gave Weevil to react.
Weevil is indeed not very bright.
But asking someone who looks exactly like his "father" to demonstrate his "abilities"...
Weevil would naturally obey.
Edward Teach's fist came at a slow pace.
Weevil reacted quickly, taking several steps back to avoid the slow, straight punch.
Just then...
Storm manipulated the clay and hurled a weapon at Weevil, its sharp blade embedding itself directly into the ground.
That's Weevil's signature weapon—the naginata.
When Weevil saw the naginata, it was like a monkey seeing a stick; his eyes lit up instantly, and without hesitation, he grabbed the hilt of the naginata and twirled it beautifully.
Storm had no idea how Weevil learned his naginata technique...
"Dad! Watch out!"
Weevil still considered Edward Teach as his "father".
He brandished his naginata as he charged toward Teach, eager to demonstrate his immense power to "Dad."
Call me brother!
Edward Teach said in a deep voice.
At the same time, he threw a right punch with incredible speed.
Before Weevil's naginata fell.
Edward Teach's fist struck Weevil's body a step ahead of time.
There was a dull thud.
Weevil was sent flying dozens of meters away by Edward Teach's fast punch, landing on the ground in a tumbling motion.
But this was already the result of Edward Teach's careful control of his power.
Weevil wasn't hurt either— Edward Teach's punch was much lighter than Zephyr's.
Weevil scrambled to his feet once more and charged toward Edward Teach, making a ruckus.
"Dad!"
Call me brother!
Time slips away, bit by bit.
The battle between "Whitebeard the Second." and "Whitebeard the Third" lasted for several days.
During this period, Edward Teach basically did not launch any offensive attacks.
It was basically Weevil constantly launching attacks, only to fall to the ground repeatedly and never get up.
However, Weevil's physical abilities are indeed extremely strong.
He endured several days of brutal beatings before his strength was finally nearly exhausted.
That day.
With a bruised and swollen face, Weevil, wielding his enormous naginata, charged at Edward Teach once more.
After several days of rote learning, he finally figured out the difference in how to address people.
"Elder brother..."
As he shouted, Weevil swung his naginata.
Completely tireless, Edward Teach calmly and deliberately threw a punch.
A left hook sent Weevil's naginata flying;
A right hook punch landed squarely on Weevil's cheek.
A loud "bang" was heard.
Weevil was knocked to the ground and unable to get up.
A new Big Trophy jumped out in front of Storm, who was standing nearby.
[Star Trophy: Edward, Weevil Whitebeard the Third]
[Trophy Star Rating: ★★★★: ★★★★★★★]
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