I'm Done Being a Marine, Kizaru!

[Star Trophy: Kizaru Borsalino]

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A Big Trophy surrounded by stars leaped out of the void.

'Kizaru's Big Trophy is only seven stars? Oh... right, I beat that monkey before...'

Storm noticed the [Star Trophy] popping up in the void out of the corner of his eye, and several thoughts immediately flashed through his mind.

You can also win the Big Trophy if the enemy surrenders.

Storm already knew this.

However, to his surprise, Kizaru's surrender came much faster than expected!

Could it be that this guy habitually raises his hands in surrender?

Speaking of which, Kizaru has a wealth of experience when it comes to "surrendering"...

"Kizaru!"

Storm suppressed his distracting thoughts and did not dispel the "Clay Nika Form," continuing to question Kizaru with a hostile attitude.

"Can we still surrender to the Buster Call issued by the World Government and the Marine Headquarters?"

The Buster Call can succeed or it can fail.

But even if they fail, most of the time it's just that they haven't achieved their predetermined "demon-slaying goal".

Where would you find Admiral who presided over Buster Call passively resisting and surrendering?

"It's not 'surrender,' it's 'admitting defeat'!"

Kizaru maintained his raised hands posture while carefully correcting Storm's "slip of the tongue".

"Surrender" and "admit defeat" should not be confused.

The former is far more serious than the latter!

If Kizaru "surrenders" to Storm, it means he has completely given up resistance and is submitting to Storm.

Even setting aside Storm's status as "second-in-command of the Sword Unit" and "Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral."

How could Admiral surrender and submit to the (former) Shichibukai?

But "admitting defeat" is different.

Kizaru "surrendered" to Storm simply because he felt he "couldn't beat him in a fight"...

Continuing to fight would only result in a brutal beating—like Sakazuki's —without any real effect.

Certainly.

If Kizaru continued fighting, he felt he might not necessarily lose to Storm.

We can't win in a fight...

Even Kizaru was terrified by the Akainu Storm.

But the speed at which they escaped (crossed out) --

However, when it came to the speed of a strategic retreat, Kizaru was confident that he was second to none!

If you can't win, you can run away.

Then let's just "admit defeat".

"Admitting defeat" also signifies that Kizaru has concluded that the "Buster Call Ruschired Island" has failed.

Storm is pretty good~

Kizaru then recounted the failure of the Buster Call, thus demonstrating his current stance.

"A dignified Admiral surrendered without a fight."

Storm glared fiercely at Kizaru, considering whether he should severely injure the guy.

Two Admiral launched Buster Call on him without any warning or prior notice...

This is absolutely outrageous!

"The World Government is losing face because of the Navy!"

"Sorry... um?"

Kizaru lowered his hands, about to bow his head and apologize, but then he suddenly realized something.

"Hey, 'Vice Admiral White Dragon,' what do you mean by talking like that?"

Kizaru's Observation Haki had already sensed the entire interior and exterior of Ruschired Island.

He was well aware of the situation on Ruschired Island.

So at this moment, Kizaru casually revealed Storm's true identity— Vice Admiral White Dragon!

In fact.

As early as when Kizaru emerged from Bruno's [Door-Door Fruit] dimension, he had already sensed that apart from himself, Sakazuki, and Storm, there was no other "sane person" on Ruschired Island.

Let alone people.

There wasn't even a single Den Den Mushi signal!

In other words...

The Ruschired Island has been forcibly cut off from all communication with the outside world.

There were only three sensible people on the island: Storm, Kizaru, and Akainu.

At that moment, Kizaru was considering whether he should voluntarily abandon the Buster Call mission...

One reason is that he has a personal relationship with Storm and is familiar with the latter's style of doing things.

In his heart, Kizaru neither disliked nor hated this "Shichibukai".

On the other hand, it was due to Storm's true identity as both "Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral" and "Second-in-Command of the Sword Unit".

The Gorosei dispatched two Admiral to deal with a Marine Vice Admiral who was still on an undercover mission...

When he received the mission, Kizaru was speechless.

There's one last reason...

Kizaru was genuinely worried that "White Dragon" was actually "Red Dragon Emperor".

Even though he had been vaguely aware of this for some time.

But this kind of thing hasn't been brought to the forefront yet.

If Storm really is the "Red Dragon Emperor"...

Kizaru didn't know how to deal with this guy.

In particular, the "Red Dragon Emperor" represents more than just one "Red Dragon Emperor"; behind him are monsters such as Whitebeard the Second and Golden Lion II.

"Execute the Buster Call on the White Dragon."

"Execute the Buster Call against the Red Dragon Emperor."

"Execute the Buster Call against the Dawn Pirates."

The meanings and concepts of these three are completely different!

Kizaru was initially worried that after defeating Storm, Golden Lion II. and Whitebeard the Second. would descend from the sky and take him and Sakazuki away together...

That scene is simply unimaginable.

However, later on, pirates like "Golden Lion II." and "Whitebeard the Second. "Second Generation never appeared...

A clay Sengoku has appeared that looks exactly like a Fleet Admiral Sengoku...

What does that count as?

Sengoku Second Generation?

In short, it can be summed up in a thousand words.

Kizaru never wanted to fight in the first place!

If it weren't for the "orders from the Gorosei" being there...

In addition, Sakazuki is a hawkish naval officer who resolutely follows orders.

Kizaru had long wanted to "surrender" (crossed out) -- abandon this mission!

But now he admits defeat...

The process was tortuous, but the result was the same.

"'White Dragon Vice Admiral'? Hmph! I can't possibly deserve that title!"

Storm snorted coldly, directly denying his naval identity.

"I'm quitting the navy!"

This Old Marines is better off gone!

Anyway, Storm didn't really like the current "Old Marines" to begin with.

He's good for nothing, but he's number one at licking the butts of the Celestial Dragons and the Gorosei.

Two Headquarters Admiral were dispatched to carry out Buster Call against Shichibukai White Dragon.

Storm didn't believe that the other high-ranking naval officers hadn't received the intelligence.

If it's someone like Zephyr, a veteran navy officer who rarely leaves Marine Headquarters and focuses entirely on Rookie Training Camp...

Storm still believes Zephyr hasn't received the message.

But what did Marine Headquarters Fleet Admiral Sengoku say?

Did this Fleet Admiral know nothing about this incident?

Even if we take a step back and say...

Akainu!

Kizaru!

How do these two parties explain themselves?

A Buster Call launched against him, yet Storm received no notification from the Navy whatsoever.

That cowardly navy should have withdrawn long ago!

' Zephyr- sensei... NEO Marines... please don't let me down...'

A thought flashed through Storm's mind, but it was fleeting.

His words were naturally overheard by Kizaru.

I don't want to be in the navy...

Kizaru adjusted his glasses, the brown lenses concealing the sadness and regret in his eyes.

As a Marine Headquarters Admiral.

Kizaru certainly has the right to know Storm's true identity.

To be fair...

Kizaru already harbored some doubts about the so-called "pirate infiltration plan".

Because the ocean is simply too vast.

No one can guarantee that an undercover agent will remain "pure forever".

Not to mention...

That's the real situation with the Navy.

No one can guarantee whether an "undercover agent" who has witnessed the true nature of the sea will still be willing to be a marine, or whether they will fall into piracy due to external factors.

Kizaru once read a philosopher's words in a book--

There is only one true heroism in the world: to see life as it is, and to love it.

This same statement can also be applied to the navy.

There is only one true justice in the Navy: to still believe in and uphold justice after recognizing the true nature of the Navy and the World Government!

Kizaru had never heard of Storm's "justice".

However, judging from the other party's past behavior, they likely believe in a kind of "Thorough Justice" similar to Sakazuki's...

Cut the weeds and eradicate the roots; eliminate evil completely.

Unfortunately, this marine deserted before he could even rejoin the navy...

What frustrated Kizaru even more was...

The reason the other party left the navy was not the "corruption" he had previously imagined.

Rather, it was the Gorosei's mission, and the actions of the Admiral, that directly provoked the other side to rebel...

This is absolutely awful!

"Vice Admiral White Dragon-- "

Kizaru remained silent for a long while, then tried to persuade him to stay.

"Forget it, Kizaru."

Storm interrupted Kizaru abruptly, deactivated his "Clay Nika Form," and returned to his original appearance.

"The Sword Unit was originally a group of naval personnel who had already submitted their resignations."

"I have absolutely no problem leaving the Navy now!"

Before Kizaru could say anything, Storm conjured up a Blue-Eyes White Dragon.

The Blue-Eyes White Dragon carried him slowly into the sky.

Storm stood atop the Blue-Eyes White Dragon's head, looking down at the motionless Kizaru below.

"Let's leave this Buster Call incident here! Out of consideration for our past as colleagues, I'll let you and Akainu off the hook for now. But if there's a next time, the Navy should be prepared to replace their Admiral!"

After saying this, Storm rode the Blue-Eyes White Dragon and left the Ruschired Island, which had become an "island," flying into the sky until it disappeared from sight.

Kizaru watched the Blue-Eyes White Dragon disappear into the horizon and let out a long sigh.

He first found Akainu, unconscious and badly injured, among the gaps in the Ruschired Island.

After a moment's hesitation, Kizaru finally took out his personal Den Den Mushi.

The recipient of this Den Den Den Mushi was not the Gorosei, but someone else entirely.

After the Den Den Mushi connected, Kizaru spoke with difficulty.

"Kuzan... your 'second-in-command' has left the Navy..."

Served at midnight.

Goodnight everyone.

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