The New Marines' Headquarters Must Be Quite Impressive, Right?

"A smile."

"Vongola."

Storm greeted Yixiao, who had arrived on Punk Hazard Island.

After spending this time together, Storm and Yixiao became much more familiar with each other.

They no longer address each other as politely as before.

In that moment, a smile appeared in his eyes.

"Vongola Storm" remains an unconventional and Great Pirate.

But this Great Pirate is striving to restore order to the world of Tales of Totto Land and protect Totto Land ordinary citizens...

If it weren't for the fact that Ikko really hated pirates, he might have actually joined Storm's pirate crew.

After greeting Storm, Yixiao's gaze then turned to another person.

"Admiral Kizaru"

He smiled and nodded slightly to Kizaru as a greeting, then "looked" at the other two powerful individuals whose auras were no weaker than Kizaru's.

Who are these two?

After all, Kizaru had "lived" in Totto Land Island for a while.

Issho and Kizaru are not strangers.

On the contrary, the two "guests" seemed quite unfamiliar.

"This is Black Arm Zephyr, and this is Aokiji Kuzan, whom I mentioned to you before."

Storm acted as a mediator, giving a brief introduction to both sides.

"This is the Chivalrous Yi Xiao."

After realizing the true identities of the two "guests," Yi Xiao's expression immediately froze.

Vongola Storm is the White Dragon Emperor, the Pirate Emperor... right?

Kizaru will be "temporarily residing" in Whole Cake Island...

This is bizarre enough.

Why would Black Arm Zephyr and Aokiji Kuzan also come to Whole Cake Island?

Three Admiral gathered in Whole Cake Island.

The strangest thing is that they didn't actually fight the Vongola?

What kind of world is this?

Could "Admiral" refer to the Admiral of the Pirate Emperor?

Yixiao's thoughts were in a state of considerable confusion.

Meanwhile, Zephyr and Aokiji were also silently observing Ikko.

As the saying goes, seeing is believing.

Storm claimed that Issho's strength was comparable to that of Admiral, and Borsalino Tokikake made similar claims...

We met today.

Zephyr and Aokiji have confirmed the truth.

The aura emanating from this "Chivalrous with a Smile" is truly comparable to that of Admiral!

Where on earth did this monster come from?

Judging from their clothing and appearance, they don't seem to be from an ordinary country; they seem to be from Wano Country...

Or perhaps the Flower Country?

Out of politeness, Zephyr, Aokiji, and Issho exchanged a few pleasantries.

Then, Storm steered the conversation back on track.

"A smile."

Storm looked at Fat Tiger and said meaningfully.

"You haven't forgotten what I mentioned to you before, have you?"

After a brief moment of reflection, he looked at the Admiral and Satori what had happened.

Vongola did say something like he was going to "recommend him to the Navy" before.

But shouldn't such a statement have been deliberately disregarded after Vongola the Pirate Emperor?

Could Pirate Emperor really control personnel appointments and dismissals at the Marine Headquarters?

"It's 'joining the Navy,' right?"

He smiled and slowly shook his head, then said seriously.

"I have no good feelings towards either the Marine Headquarters or the World Government."

"Especially the latter; with the ocean so polluted, the World Government is the biggest problem!"

In a sense.

Yixiao is not the kind of "revolutionary"; he is more like a "radical reformer."

The revolutionaries aim to completely overthrow the corrupt rule of the World Government and the Marine Headquarters.

Reformers – Join the Navy and use their own strength to influence and change the world.

Yixiao Tokikake have known each other for many years and are very good friends.

Even so, Ichisho had never considered joining the navy before.

One very important reason is --

The Navy's "Absolute Justice" is about upholding the justice of the World Government, which I find very distasteful.

Of course, there is another reason.

A more practical reason.

Yixiao's strength is still too great.

There was no place for him in the Marine Headquarters.

The Marine Headquarters, with three Admiral, is perfectly staffed.

You can't just remove a veteran from their position because of a newcomer, can you?

Several years later on the normal timeline, that is, after the end of the Summit War.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku steps down, Akainu Fleet Admiral Akainu takes over, Admiral Aokiji "retires (or defectes?)"...

Two Admiral positions became vacant at once.

That's why the World Government launched a massive "World Military Draft" across the globe.

This is how Fujitora and Ryokugyu came to power.

However, this makes the two Admiral Candidate, "Momousagi" and "Chaton," seem rather clueless...

But this isn't a few years from now.

Ichisho had neither a suitable opportunity to join the Navy nor any intention of doing so.

He actually thought that witnessing Storm gradually reforming the country in Whole Cake Island was a good idea.

But.

How could Storm possibly let this fat tiger get away with it?

"What World Government, what Marine Headquarters... You've got the wrong idea!"

Storm stated bluntly.

"I want to invite you to join the 'New Marines'."

At this point, Storm gave Zephyr a look—

Professor Zephyr, please say something!

"Cough cough"

Zephyr glanced helplessly at Storm and coughed twice.

As an old-school naval officer, Zephyr felt that directly inviting a "commoner" to serve as "Headquarters Admiral" was far too frivolous.

However, on the one hand, Yixiao's rise to power was due to Storm's strong recommendation;

On the other hand, Ikko himself is also quite strong.

Even without actual combat.

However, there is a certain connection between strong individuals.

Often, just a glance is enough to judge someone's skill level.

Um...

Zephyr couldn't see Yixiao's eyes, but he could "see" the intensity of the other's aura.

This is indeed a powerful swordsman comparable to Admiral!

Appointing a civilian as Admiral is far too frivolous.

But what if this commoner's own strength is comparable to that of Admiral?

Well... that's not a big problem!

"Mr. Yixiao, the New Marines is a righteous organization distinct from the original Navy..."

Zephyr gave a brief introduction to the New Marines's principles of justice and ideals, and then solemnly extended an invitation.

"On behalf of the entire New Marines, I cordially invite Mr. Yixiao to join the New Marines and assume the position of Headquarters Admiral."

New Marines?

Justice Organization?

Yixiao fell into a state of confusion again.

He had never heard of any "New Marines".

But Yixiao "looked" at Zephyr, as well as Kizaru and Aokiji.

Especially the White Dragon Emperor standing to the side.

Yixiao felt that this so-called "New Marines" wasn't as "righteous" as Zephyr had described.

What kind of logic is there in having Pirate Emperor join the New Marines?

Even if the Vongola isn't that "evil".

But this guy has absolutely nothing to do with "justice," does he?

He smiled and remained silent.

Storm took the initiative to enter the conversation.

"Issue, the New Marines's goal is to defeat the Pirate Emperor of the New World, to defeat the extravagant and decadent World Nobles, and to defeat the corrupt and incompetent World Government... So, would you like to join the New Marines?"

For some reason, I felt that Storm's words sounded somewhat familiar.

It seems the Vongola used a similar phrasing when they "recruited" him before.

Yixiao immediately felt that Storm's words were quite un-"pirate-like".

Now it seems...

Was this all just paving the way for this so-called "New Marines"?

But.

To defeat the Pirate Emperor, to defeat the World Nobles, to defeat the World Government...

He smiled and uttered a rather literary remark.

"That is indeed my wish, but I dare not ask."

This has always been my wish, but I just didn't dare to ask for it myself...

When Zephyr saw that Yixiao had agreed to "join the group," a hint of joy flashed across his face.

He originally only wanted to establish a "Marine Guerrilla Unit," and was mentally prepared for a long and arduous struggle.

Unexpectedly, under Storm's coordination, the "Marine Guerrilla Unit" quickly upgraded into the "New Marines".

Even the "Fleet Admiral Candidate" and "Admiral" have all been found!

Storm was also very pleased.

Gian has finally returned to where he belongs!

"A smile."

Storm glanced at "Black Arm" beside him, as well as "Aokiji" and "Kizaru," and threw out the "nicknames" he had prepared beforehand.

"Each Admiral has their own unique title."

What do you think of the nickname "Fujitora"?

"Fujitora..."

Yi Xiao suddenly shuddered, a strange and strong sense of belonging to the organization welling up within her.

I'm someone who now has a nickname...

"Wonderful, wonderful."

Zephyr and the others also thought the nickname "Fujitora" was quite good.

It perfectly matches the naming style of Admiral —named after a color and an animal.

With this, the organizational structure of the New Marines was largely completed.

New Marines.

Fleet Admiral - Black Arm.

Fleet Admiral Candidate - White Dragon.

Admiral: Kizaru, Aokiji, and Fujitora.

Looking at the few "young people" around him, Zephyr suddenly felt a surge of pride.

If we take these four with us, we should be able to take over the Marine Headquarters completely, even if we just attack it directly.

Cough cough...

This idea seems a bit too radical...

Zephyr took a deep breath and suppressed the somewhat dangerous thought.

Just then, the last one to join in smiled and quietly asked a crucial question.

"Zephyr... Fleet Admiral."

With a smile, his pale eyes calmly "looked" at the New Marines's Fleet Admiral.

"You just mentioned the title 'Headquarters Admiral,' so where is the 'Headquarters' of our New Marines?"

Surely not in Whole Cake Island?

Yi Xiao silently swallowed those words.

He felt that Zephyr's ideas were probably not that simple.

They're treating the Pirate Emperor's lair as the headquarters of the New Marines...

This is absolutely insane!

But what is the reality?

Yi Xiao still thinks too much.

Because the New Marines didn't even have a "headquarters"!

Wrong!

It should be said that...

Zephyr's throat suddenly bobbed a few times, and he spoke with considerable difficulty and shame.

Our headquarters... is on the ship.

"On the ship?"

He smiled thoughtfully.

"A 'golden behemoth' like Gran Tesoro?"

"No..."

Zephyr covered his face with his hands, feeling that he had never been so humiliated in his life.

"It's just an ordinary warship..."

"Um..."

She smiled and nodded unconsciously.

"Um?!"

First update.

It's that time of day again...

I am guilty.

But there are still more.

It will be very late.