Chief Instructor Zephyr, You Wouldn't Want...

Seeing Zephyr's hesitation, Luo Wen sighed. He realized that he still had to start with Ain and Binz.

"Chief Instructor Zephyr, you'll still be going out to fight pirates in the future, right?"

"Of course! I am mortal enemies with pirates!"

Zephyr nodded and said seriously.

Upon hearing this, Luo Wen laughed, "Admiral Zephyr, I knew you still had a heart of justice. But even if you don't think of yourself, you should at least think of your two beloved disciples, right?"

"The world is so big, and there are so many pirates. If you were to encounter another Whitebeard Jr.., you might lose both of them."

Actually, Luo Wen was telling the story indirectly.

The real meaning refers to Whitebeard Jr.. At Zephyr's age, encountering the current Whitebeard Jr.. would be a piece of cake for him.

Of course, Whitebeard Jr.. might let Zephyr off the hook because of his status as Shichibukai.

But to be spared by one's mortal enemy is a humiliation that one would rather die than live, at least for a fiercely independent person like Zephyr.

Are you threatening me?

Zephyr's face immediately darkened.

He was initially hesitant, but if Luo Wen threatened him with his two disciples, he would dare to fight Luo Wen to the death.

"No, no, no." Luo Wen shook his finger and said sincerely, "As long as your disciples don't provoke me, I will never lay a hand on them. I quite admire Miss Ain."

Zephyr's expression softened; he didn't believe that Luo Wen was trying to appease him. Given Luo Wen's consistent reputation, he certainly wouldn't do something so undignified.

However, whether this admiration for Ain stems from her ability or her beauty is debatable.

"I think your two disciples are very young and talented; they deserve more secure opportunities for growth."

As he spoke, Luo Wen slowly approached Zephyr and said, "Chief Instructor Zephyr, you wouldn't want those two good students to live a dangerous life with you, would you?"

You wouldn't want your two disciples to live a dangerous life with you, would you?

Luo Wen's words echoed repeatedly in Zephyr's ears.

He glanced at Ain and Binz, a struggle in his eyes.

He felt particularly guilty towards these two disciples.

As the only two survivors among hundreds of students in that incident, Zephyr always regarded Ain and Binz as a collective representation of those hundreds of students.

Out of guilt for the hundreds of disciples who had died, he took extra care of Ain and Binz.

Luo Wen is right. He's old now and no longer has the fighting strength of an Admiral. If he encounters a powerful pirate, he'll just die.

It doesn't matter if he dies, but it won't do if these two disciples die.

"Teacher, don't worry about us. We came out with you to wipe out the pirates. It's normal for us to die in battle!"

Ain and Binz said in unison, their eyes filled with determination.

As naval personnel, they were prepared to die in battle.

Although they were somewhat inclined towards the Neo Marines, they didn't want to influence Professor Zephyr's judgment.

What a sensible and good child.

Zephyr looked at the two determined people and felt a little moved.

My initial hesitation has completely turned into determination.

He hesitated because of the many years of friendship he had built with the navy.

Luo Wen had gone to such lengths, showing great sincerity, while the navy on the other side seemed rather cold-hearted in comparison.

Since the navy has wronged me, I don't need to hold back anymore.

Zephyr sighed and said, "Since Luo Wen is here, I won't stand on ceremony. I'll join the Neo Marines."

"Welcome to the team, Chief Instructor Zephyr."

Luo Wen extended his left hand toward Zephyr.

Zephyr was taken aback, and also extended his left hand.

These details made him feel even more respected.

"Great! With Professor Zephyr joining us, I can finally relax a bit."

Gion said happily from the side.

At this point, she could finally relax a little.

The most difficult Zephyr has been dealt with; the others are just a matter of time.

"I wonder what exactly I'll be doing after joining the Neo Marines?"

Zephyr asked, puzzled.

"Within the Neo Marines, you have authority equivalent to Admiral; you can do anything related to the development of the Neo Marines."

Luo Wen said with a smile.

You can do anything; in other words, you have to do everything.

The Neo Marines was established recently, and there is a lot to do.

Zephyr is like a brick; it can be moved wherever it's needed.

"So good?"

Zephyr said incredulously.

He hadn't expected Luo Wen's cunning; he only felt a deep sense of trust.

Giving him such high privileges right after joining shows they really value him!

"Of course, you should trust those you employ and not employ those you don't trust."

Luo Wen said seriously.

He only dared to use it this way because he knew the script.

He wasn't without other methods, such as transforming people into Heroic Spirit and controlling them with Command Spell.

Of course, he wouldn't use such methods casually; after all, he's not some kind of devil.

"Luo Wen Lowen, you're both tall and strong!"

Zephyr gave Luo Wen a thumbs up, impressed by his demeanor.

Having gained such trust, he couldn't wait to dedicate himself to the construction of the Neo Marines.

The saying goes, "If you treat me as a national hero, I will repay you as a national hero."

Zephyr didn't know the exact meaning of the phrase, but that was the gist of it.

Suddenly, Zephyr had an idea. "Luo Wen Lowen, how about we have a spar?"

He was extremely curious about just how strong Luo Wen, who had defeated the Three Admirals and Garp one by one, really was.

Incidentally, he also wanted to demonstrate his own strength and let Luo Wen know that even though he was old, he was still a formidable general.