The next day, under Kizaru's arrangements, Zephyr removed his iconic mechanical arm and changed into an ordinary trench coat to conceal his disability. He looked just like an unremarkable retired old man.
Ain, one of Zephyr's disciples, accompanied him as they set out from the Military Base and began their voyage through the East Blue.
His other disciples, meanwhile, were instructed to stay behind for the time being and experience life in the Land of Light's army.
Like Aokiji, Kizaru didn't interfere much with Zephyr's journey. At most, he provided Zephyr with a map and some travel advice.
And so, Zephyr boarded a merchant ship and began his official tour of observation in the East Blue.
Compared to the Affiliated Nations ruled by the World Government or the lawless islands protected and governed by pirates, everything in the East Blue seemed advanced and full of humanity to the people of this world.
Whether it was the complete abolition of the aristocratic system or the freedom enjoyed by ordinary people under the Land of Light, both far surpassed anything beyond the East Blue.
When Zephyr arrived in Loguetown, where Pirate King Roger had been executed, he saw an older woman in town boldly arguing with the official in charge and protesting the Three Guarantees Policy posted outside a shop. That was when he knew he hadn't misjudged Kizaru and the Land of Light.
Standing in the street, Zephyr watched the lively argument between the shopkeeper and the official who had come to deliver a notice. The sight left his disciple Ain, standing behind him, rather puzzled.
But out of trust and respect for her teacher, Ain didn't ask any questions. She simply stood quietly behind him.
After watching the spirited, down-to-earth quarrel for a while, Zephyr was ready to leave. He