Urgent Call from Alabasta

"All right, Sengoku, don't butt heads with Akainu, either. You know what he's like." Zephyr patted Sengoku on the shoulder.

"For the time being, we can only rely on the branches stationed near the Fossa Sea to search thoroughly for Laxus's whereabouts."

"This time, Laxus displayed unparalleled potential. It is only a matter of time before he rises to the position of admiral."

At this, a trace of reminiscence flashed across Zephyr's face. He sighed and said, "We're all old. Soon enough, this era will cast us aside."

"It can be said that Laxus is first-rate in terms of temperament, strength, and experience training newcomers. If possible, I would rather have him inherit Sengoku's position."

"Inherit Sengoku's position?" Garp paused, rubbing the tip of his nose. "Zephyr, just now I suspected that Laxus was Sengoku's illegitimate son."

"Now I suspect he has something to do with you too. Otherwise, you wouldn't place such high hopes on him."

"No, the next time we meet, I'm going to ask Laxus whether he's willing to be my grandson. From then on, you'll all have to call me Dad!"

"Get lost!"

Zephyr and Sengoku glared at Garp in unison.

However, after that bit of commotion, the tense atmosphere eased somewhat.

After a brief moment of thought, Sengoku said, "All right, let's not worry too much about Laxus for now. I believe good fortune will protect him."

"However, Zephyr, I heard that you intend to hold a combat assessment for the new recruits. With the situation being so turbulent, is that really appropriate? Why not postpone it for a while and wait until Laxus joins the Navy recruit camp before making further plans?"

At the start of this Navy recruit training program, Sengoku had also taken notice of quite a few outstanding recruits.

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