Smoker watched Luo Wen and Hina nervously, afraid that Hina might really leave.
Although he knew his old classmate wasn't someone to be trifled with, if Luo Wen were to forcibly take it, no one could stop him.
Hina looked at Luo Wen and asked in surprise, "You want me to come with you too?"
"Of course! With your exceptional abilities, I'm eager to recruit you!"
"Luo Wen said with a smile."
You're clearly only attracted to her because she's pretty!
Gion, standing nearby, silently complained, but dared not say it aloud.
She just lost her bet with Luo Wen; if she interrupts Luo Wen's invitation to Hina, she'll probably be in big trouble tonight.
Moreover, she really wanted Hina to join.
She wanted to spend time with her old friends and have a proper conversation.
In addition, she still harbored resentment towards the World Government for issuing a warrant for her arrest.
Since Luo Wen plans to build a New Marines to fight against the World Government, she will definitely lend a hand and show those Five Elders what she's capable of.
"Eager to find talent? Me?"
Hina was quite surprised, but secretly pleased.
Those who praised her were among the world's top experts.
Recognition from the strong is naturally an honor.
"Of course it's you. Hina, are you interested in joining us?"
Luo Wen stared at Hina's face, but not just at her face.
He was attracted to Hina not only for her looks, but also for her years of experience working in the navy.
So, Hina is truly a genius!
"I'm afraid I can't agree to that."
Hina hesitated before speaking.
What Luo Wen described was beautiful, exactly what she wanted, and she believed Luo Wen could succeed.
But it was still difficult for her to leave the navy, where she had worked for many years.
"So, what's the reason?"
Luo Wen countered with a question.
This is a classic trap; it is Luo Wen, the one who invited the invitation, who should be stating the conditions.
Now, however, they've taken the initiative and are asking about Hina.
"Reason?"
Hina's pretty face was blank; she seemed to have no reason to react.
She had no goodwill towards the World Government, which was a lackey of the Celestial Dragons.
Joining the Navy only means that the Navy is more righteous than pirates.
If I had to pinpoint a reason why I couldn't leave, it would probably be the bonds I formed with certain people.
For example, his teacher Zephyr, and his best friend Gion.
Now, Gion has followed Luo Wen.
The only person in the Navy she cared about was Teacher Zephyr.
Hina then said, "Zephyr taught me to become a Marine, and I don't think I can betray Zephyr teachings."
Luo Wen was slightly taken aback, not expecting Hina's reason to be like this.
However, this is not a problem.
"My New Marines is also a navy," Luo Wen joked.
Hina's lips twitched; clearly, she didn't accept this reason.
The navy she chose to stay in was the navy that Professor Zephyr had high hopes for.
"Hina, have you heard the story of Zephyr's missing arm?"
Luo Wen became serious and asked Hina.
"Of course I know about the teacher losing an arm. That year, Teacher Zephyr was on a mission with his training ship when they were attacked by Edward Weevil, who called himself Whitebeard Jr.. Only two students from that year survived, and Teacher Zephyr also lost an arm."
Hina seemed a little down.
Teacher Zephyr was a gentle person, but the pirates of many years ago destroyed his family.
That's why Professor Zephyr focused his attention on the naval students.
However, because of that accident, Zephyr's last hope was destroyed, and he began to hunt pirates all over the world like a madman.
Hina felt very sorry for Zephyr- sensei.
She didn't want to betray Zephyr 'Zephyr teachings and disappoint him even more.
Luo Wen asked, "If the pirate who severed Zephyr's arm were recruited by the World Government as Shichibukai, would Zephyr still remain in the Navy?"
Hina suddenly looked up, staring at Luo Wen in shock.
What did he mean? Did he hear some news?
"If that pirate becomes Shichibukai, Professor Zephyr definitely won't stay in the Navy."
"Zephyr- sensei hates that guy to the core. If the World Government did that, Zephyr- sensei would probably want to destroy the world."
"However, the World Government wouldn't do such a thing, would it?"
Hina said somewhat uncertainly.
Even she couldn't trust the World Government's character. But there were plenty of powerful pirates; it shouldn't be that she chose that particular pirate.
"Of course! I've already taken down four Shichibukai here, Doflamingo is about to be finished too."
"If we don't recruit more people, the Shichibukai will be a mere shell of their former selves."
"Weevil, who was able to sever Zephyr's arm years ago, definitely has the strength to become Shichibukai."
"Luo Wen said with certainty."
Crocodile is in prison, Moria is following him around, Boa Hancock is sleeping in her own bed, Jinbe is leading tens of thousands of Fish-Man in labor reform on Fish-Man Island.
Suddenly, four of the Shichibukai were gone.
The remaining three also have their own problems.
Doflamingo is about to be taken down, and Hawkeye has been quite disobedient.
Only Tyrant Bear was threatened and had no choice but to obey.
The World Government is now facing a situation even worse than after the Paramount War in the original storyline.
Updating the Shichibukai ahead of schedule is now a necessity.
In the original storyline, this happened after the Paramount War, when there were serious vacancies among the Shichibukai.
However, the current Shichibukai are in an even worse state than after the Paramount War the original storyline.
The early addition of the Shichibukai was a foreseeable event.
And it's highly likely that Weevil will become Shichibukai under Miss Bakkin's influence.
"Luo Wen is right. Back when he defeated Crocodile, the World Government was already discussing who should replace Crocodile."
"The results haven't been discussed yet, Shichibukai have lost a few more. Replacing them is now extremely urgent."
"At this point, I'm afraid we can't care what those pirates did in the past; as long as we have enough strength, that's all that matters."
"Even if it wasn't one of the pirates who injured Admiral Zephyr, it would still be some other vicious and ruthless individual. Given Admiral Zephyr's temperament, he wouldn't tolerate it."
Gion glanced at Boa Hancock and Moria, and said seriously.
She understood the Five Elders; in such tense situations, the Five Elders wouldn't care about the Navy's thoughts.
The next batch of Shichibukai is destined to be a group of villains.
"Is that really how it is?"
Hina was bewildered.
Luo Wen and Gion's analysis made a lot of sense; she could already imagine what it would be like if Professor Zephyr left the Navy.
"Now, you can join us, right?"
"Luo Wen said with a smile."
Hina glanced at Gion and saw that she was nodding as well, so she hesitated before saying, "Then I'll go with you."
Luo Wen extended his hand to Hina and said happily, "Welcome to the team!"
Hina grasped Luo Wen's hand and said, "Please take care of me from now on!"
Smoker was numb.
No, you're really leaving?!