G1 Branch, the White Dragon Is Here!
A Blue-Eyes White Dragon flew out of the Sky Garden.
Storm, Zephyr, and Kizaru were all seated together in the cabin inside the Blue-Eyes White Dragon's belly.
The main people in charge of the "G1 Branch Robbery Operation" were only Storm and Zephyr.
Kizaru was merely riding a wave of good fortune back to Marine Headquarters.
"According to the plan we discussed earlier, we'll go to the G1 Branch first, and then to the G5 Branch."
Storm looked at Zephyr and asked.
"Is there anything else wrong?"
"No."
Zephyr shook his head, offering a reminder.
"The current base commander in charge of the G1 Branch is Momonga."
"Hmm... he is someone I know."
Storm nodded slightly.
"Then we shouldn't encounter any trouble."
Upon hearing this, Kizaru couldn't help but glance at Storm.
Trouble?
Is there anyone in the current Old Marines who could cause you— the White Dragon Emperor —any trouble?
"That's really too modest!"
Storm glanced at Kizaru, but didn't respond. Instead, he continued to ask.
What about the G5 Branch?
"Vice Admiral Vergo, who was previously in charge of the G5 Branch, was confirmed by the head of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, Tensei, to have connections with the Donquixote Family, and was taken down a long time ago."
Zephyr for a moment, then spoke slowly.
"As for the Headquarters Vice Admiral Borsalino, who is currently in charge of the G5 Branch... do you know him?"
Zephyr suddenly asked Kizaru a question.
His main job over the years has been "mentoring students".
It is obvious that the ships of the naval Rookie Training Camp could not possibly sail to the New World.
How could naval recruits possibly withstand the raging waves of the New World?
Therefore, Zephyr had limited knowledge of the situation at the Marine Branch bases in the New World.
Kizaru is different.
He was previously in charge of suppressing the chaos within the G5 Branch!
Kizaru should know more about the G5 Branch than anyone else.
"I do know the answer to that question."
Kizaru stroked his chin and gave the answer directly.
"It's Vice Admiral Burgas."
Vice Admiral Burgas, Marine Headquarters
Upon hearing this, Storm instantly pictured a withered, thin old woman in his mind.
Among the high-ranking naval officers, there are quite a few elderly women.
Grandma Tsuru is one of them.
However, Vice Admiral Burgas's "maintenance" was clearly not as good as Grandma Tsuru's.
How exactly should one describe Vice Admiral Burgas's appearance?
Storm felt that Vice Admiral Burgas was somewhat similar to Buckingham Stussy, whom he had encountered before...
It's the real Buckingham Stussy, not the Pleasure District Queen Stussy.
They don't look like naval personnel; they look more like pirates.
Besides.
Storm knew very little about Vice Admiral Burgas.
He looked at Zephyr, who clearly knew about the "old lady Vice Admiral's " situation.
Zephyr frowned. "Why would Sengoku send Burgess to the G5 Branch?"
"Of course, it's because of Vice Admiral Vergo's matter."
Kizaru said calmly.
"The highest-ranking officer of a Marine Branch base actually has close ties with pirates, and may even be a spy sent by pirates into the navy... Hmm."
As Kizaru was speaking, he suddenly sensed that something was amiss.
He was clearly talking about Vergo, but now it feels a bit like he's looking in a mirror.
Illusion!
It must be an illusion!
Kizaru shook his head and continued the previous topic.
"In short, the G5 Branch has serious problems, so headquarters specifically sent a mature, experienced Vice Admiral to oversee it, and Vice Admiral Burgas happens to be the perfect fit in terms of age, rank, and ability."
"Ability?"
Storm couldn't help but chime in.
"Vice Admiral Burgas is also Devil Fruit User?"
"Um."
Kizaru nodded.
"Storm, you haven't dealt with this before, have you? Vice Admiral Burgas, she's Devil Fruit User of the [Paramecia Ride-Ride Fruit]~ It's a very special and powerful Devil Fruit ~"
Before Kizaru could begin his explanation, Storm's mind automatically conjured up the information about the [Ride-Ride Fruit] from the <Devil Fruit Encyclopedia>.
[Paramecia - Ride-Ride Fruit], the user can ride and control anything they can ride.
The effects of this Devil Fruit's power sound a bit abstract...
But in reality, on this vast ocean, the [Ride-Ride Fruit] can indeed have amazing effects.
Everything can be ridden.
One person can operate a warship!
It's not just about sailing warships!
Storm recalled the effects of the Ride-Ride Fruit's power, and for some reason suddenly remembered another Devil Fruit.
[Paramecia - Whip-Whip Fruit]
"Whip" and "riding"...
For some reason, Storm felt that the abilities of these two Paramecia Devil Fruit were quite compatible.
He didn't know how the Peacock was doing now...
"I have another question."
Storm collected his thoughts and asked curiously.
"Has Vice Admiral Burgas developed his [Ride-Ride Fruit] to the [Awakening] level?"
As is widely known.
Awakening is a threshold.
Whether Devil Fruit User Awakening their abilities or not makes a world of difference in their strength.
"I wouldn't know that~"
Kizaru shook his head and looked at Zephyr.
"Professor Zephyr, do you know?"
"I don't know either."
Zephyr honestly denied it.
"However, I do know that Tsuru's [Washy Washy Fruit] ability has [Awakening]..."
Vice Admiral Tsuru's Washy Washy Fruit has actually Awakening?
Storm was startled, but quickly calmed down.
That's really... not too surprising.
Vice Admiral Tsuru has done a pretty good job of developing the [Washy Washy Fruit].
Perhaps someone who's almost been traumatized by life's hardships would have a lot to say.
After all, Vice Admiral Tsuru's [Washy Washy Fruit] can not only cleanse physical stains, but also cleanse evil from the mind.
If this is [Awakening]...
That's really not surprising.
Moreover, according to Storm, the "justice" upheld by Vice Admiral Tsuru was called --
[Pure Justice].
From a certain perspective...
Vice Admiral Tsuru is an example of someone whose "body and mind are perfectly matched with his abilities".
"Well, let's not talk about the [Ride-Ride Fruit] anymore..."
Storm steered the conversation back on track.
"Professor Zephyr, do you think that Momonga and Vice Admiral Burgas will be inspired by justice and join the New Marines?"
That's the key question!
Storm is already preparing to take action against both the G1 Branch and G5 Branch.
So how to deal with the navy currently stationed at the G1 Branch and G5 Branch has become a problem that must be considered.
Killing him outright... that's completely impossible.
The most appropriate solution is definitely --
Pull some in, crack down on others, and divide and conquer some.
If the navies of the G1 Branch and G5 Branch are willing to "completely abandon darkness and embrace light".
Then Storm wouldn't mind giving the New Marines a few more "branch bases" in an instant.
At this point, the attitude of the highest-ranking officers of the G1 Branch and G5 Branch becomes very important.
"I'm not sure about that right now either."
Zephyr shook his head, his gaze resolute.
"But I will try my best to persuade the Momonga, and also Burgess!"
Storm nodded slightly.
He really didn't know Vice Admiral Burgas very well...
But he 'Vice Admiral Momonga.
Storm knew that Vice Admiral Momonga was one of Zephyr's disciples.
It's important to understand that the current Zephyr is not the "Z" from the normal timeline.
The emergence of "Z" was due to Zephyr's complete disillusionment with the World Government and the Marine Headquarters, which led to this honest marine's complete corruption and even his desire to destroy the world.
The World Government and the Marine Headquarters were then forced to dispatch a large number of troops to subdue "Z".
Just like Kizaru standing next to Storm right now.
This guy is the main force in the fight against "Z"!
Um?
Kizaru seems to really enjoy doing backstabbing, doesn't he?
Storm gave Kizaru a cold look, who was completely baffled.
Let's get back to Zephyr.
The current Zephyr is only leading a group of naval personnel to "set up their own camp" because of differences in ideology.
In this case.
The relationship between Zephyr and the Old Marines will not escalate to such an extreme degree.
Storm thinks there's a pretty good chance Zephyr can persuade Vice Admiral Flying Momonga...
After all, any navy that truly believes in justice should be aware of the drawbacks of the Old Marines.
Unless they are the kind of "World Government faction navy" that is single-mindedly trying to grovel to the World Government, or the "evil faction navy" that wants to use the navy as a front to make a fortune.
Otherwise.
Any navy officer with normal intelligence and a belief in justice can see the promising future of the New Marines!
But.
We'll have to wait until we arrive at the G1 Branch to discuss everything!
Under Storm's manipulation.
The Blue-Eyes White Dragon flew rapidly out of Whole Cake Island, passing Dressrosa and the G5 Branch, and arrived directly at the starting area of New World.
As we approached Ruschired Island.
Kizaru put down his tea and nodded slightly to Zephyr and Storm.
"Professor Zephyr, and Storm, I'll be leaving now!"
Storm didn't say much, just waved his hand dismissively.
Zephyr offered his farewell blessings to this disciple.
Borsalino, be careful in everything you do.
Kizaru nodded again, and then vanished in a flash of light.
He's going on an undercover mission too!
The yellow flash disappeared at the top of the Red Line Continent.
Storm and Zephyr flew over the Ruschired Island together and arrived directly at the G1 Branch, located directly below Mary Geoise.
Storm gazed at the imposing Marine Branch on the sea ahead, his eyes suddenly narrowing.
An astonishing surge of [Conqueror's Haki] erupted from his body, and black and red arcs of electricity instantly crossed the sea, directly enveloping the entire G1 Branch.
Within Storm's [Observation Haki] perception.
Within the G1 Branch, only the strongest member remained standing after being struck by his [Conqueror's Haki].
The Blue-Eyes White Dragon descended upon G1 Branch.
The last "wise person" of the G1 Branch walked out of the Marine Base.
"Sashiburida na (Long time no see) ~ Vice Admiral Momonga."
Storm extended his right hand, and two emerald green leaves were tossed out. The moment they landed, they transformed into two figures, one gold and one purple.
"Ready for takeoff?"
First update.
Update is late, I'm having some writer's block...