Luo Wen and Gion, aboard Zephyr's warship, chatted all the way back to Dressrosa.
"By the way, Chief Instructor Zephyr, I see that your two disciples are also promising young talents. How about making Binz a Vice Admiral in the Neo Marines, and having Ain serve as my bodyguard captain?"
Luo Wen pointed to Binz and Ain, then spoke to Zephyr.
Since we just said we would give Zephyr's two disciples a bright future, we must keep our word.
Binz is currently only at the level of a Rear Admiral; Vice Admiral a lieutenant admiral would be an exceptional promotion, but in the talent-scarce Neo Marines, it's not too much of a stretch. He'll have room for improvement as he grows.
And Ain serving as his bodyguard captain was merely a stepping stone.
With his strength, does he really need Ain's protection?
On the contrary, this was the spark he had preserved for Zephyr, and he would never let anything happen to Ain.
As for why Binz wasn't made captain of the guard, Ain was sent out to fight.
That was naturally Luo Wen's idea. Letting a man linger in front of his inner quarters would only make him look bad, wouldn't it?
"Commander-in-Chief Luo Wen is truly kind!"
Zephyr immediately changed how he addressed Luo Wen.
He understood Luo Wen's meaning; this was paving the way for his two disciples.
The fact that they immediately offered him the positions of Vice Admiral and captain of the guard shows how highly they valued him.
"No way, I already said they are promising young talents, this is only to be expected."
Luo Wen said with a smile.
The old man was just calling him "Your Excellency," but now that he sees something good, he calls him "Commander-in-Chief." He's really shrewd.
"However, it depends on their wishes."
Zephyr looked at Binz and Ain and said.
He wanted them to agree, but he didn't want to influence their thoughts.
"I'm willing, but I'd prefer to start as a colonel."
Binz looked at Luo Wen and said firmly.
His rank in the Navy was colonel, three ranks below Vice Admiral.
He hoped to make progress through his own efforts, rather than relying on the teacher's personal connections.
"Hehe, young man, you have ambition!"
Luo Wen smiled and affirmed, but did not mention the matter of reducing his salary.
He was giving face to Zephyr, not Binz; giving face to someone of lower status would be a slap in the face to Zephyr.
"Ain, what about you?"
Luo Wen then looked at Ain and asked with a warm smile.
"I don't want to be a captain of the guard, I want to join the Neo Marines and kill pirates like Binz!"
Ain straightened her back and said firmly.
She's not a man, but she'll fight too.
"You're mistaken. Being a captain of the Royal Guard means fighting just like any other battle, and facing the toughest ones at that," Luo Wen said seriously. "Do you think I'm a coward hiding behind the main force? Or are you afraid to face the most powerful enemy with me?!"
"If you're afraid, then you're certainly not suited to be my captain of the guard."
"No! I didn't! I just misunderstood!"
Ain panicked.
She then remembered that the Godslayer before her always led the charge against the most powerful enemies.
Whether it's Crocodile, Doflamingo, or even the Three Admirals of the Navy, it's the same.
He is not only the commander-in-chief of the Neo Marines, but also the most powerful warrior in the world.
"Since you're not afraid, would you be willing to be my captain of the guard and fight alongside me?"
Luo Wen stared into Ain's eyes and asked aggressively.
"Commander-in-Chief Luo Wen, I'm willing!"
Ain puffed out her bulging chest and shouted loudly.
At this moment, she was filled with passion and ready to charge into the battlefield with Luo Wen.
"Very good. You will be my captain of the personal guard, Binz will Vice Admiral in the Neo Marines. We all have a bright future."
Luo Wen nodded in satisfaction and gave his summary.
Binz hesitated, wanting to say something but seeing Luo Wen's stern gaze and Zephyr's satisfied smile, he could only accept reality.
He was determined to work hard in the Neo Marines and live up to the expectations of his teachers and the Commander-in-Chief.
After the treatment of the individuals was confirmed, the atmosphere on the warship became even more harmonious, and Zephyr's face was filled with smiles.
"By the way, Chief Instructor Zephyr, I saw you take two pills before the battle. Could you tell me about them?"
Luo Wen looked at Zephyr and asked with concern.
He looked terrifying just now, otherwise he wouldn't have been so careful in putting on that act.
"It's not inconvenient at all. I'm over seventy years old, and with all the injuries I sustained when I was younger, I have to take two pills before a fight to stabilize my condition," Zephyr said with a self-deprecating laugh. "This old man only has three minutes of fighting power left."
As he spoke, he clenched his fist. His fist still had strength, but it was like water without a source, unable to last.
Coupled with his numerous injuries, he couldn't help but feel dejected.
"Not at all. Every injury you have is a shining medal of honor."
Luo Wen said with high emotional intelligence.
He was absolutely right; most of the injuries on Zephyr's body were from battles with pirates.
This man in his seventies could easily be described as having spent his entire life in the military.
"You really know how to talk!"
Zephyr immediately laughed, feeling refreshed all over.
This young man, we showed him face during the battle, didn't forget to give his disciples benefits, and now we're even going to flatter him.
This is hardly a ferocious Godslayer; he's clearly a leader who makes everyone feel like a gentle breeze!
"Chief Instructor, once we get back to Dressrosa, I'll have someone give you a proper treatment."
Luo Wen patted Zephyr on the shoulder and said seriously.
He was genuinely afraid that Zephyr would die suddenly in the Neo Marines if he didn't get treatment.
Moreover, Zephyr's current weakness and powerlessness do not mean he will remain weak and powerless in his hands.
An Admiral- level combatant shouldn't be wasted.
"Let's forget about it. With all these injuries, even the best doctors in the navy can't help me."
Zephyr touched the Crusher on his right arm and sighed.
As a former Marine Admiral and the chief instructor of the navy who trained many naval elites, he enjoys the world's top medical treatment.
In fact, even the best doctors couldn't improve his injuries.
It's not fair to say the doctors were ineffective; if it weren't for them, he would be dead by now.
"My treatment methods are far superior to those of others. Not only will they fully heal your injuries, but they will also restore you to your peak strength."
Luo Wen said with a smile, his tone very confident.
"How could that be? It's good enough that you have the intention."
Zephyr shook his head, thinking that Luo Wen was joking.
It's already almost impossible for him to fully recover from his injuries, let alone get him back to his peak condition—that's pure fantasy.
Even the legendary Op-Op Fruit couldn't do that.
"Could it be...?"
Gion to the side, stared at Luo Wen in surprise, leaving her words unfinished.
The only way to heal Zephyr from his injuries and restore him to his peak condition is to transform him into Heroic Spirit Body.
"Yes, that's it."
Luo Wen nodded, confirming Gion's conjecture.
He had originally wanted Mansherry to treat him, but in the end he decided to directly transform Zephyr into Heroic Spirit Body.
After all, Zephyr was not only riddled with injuries and illnesses, but also old and frail. Treating his injuries alone wouldn't be very effective.
Since they're all on our side anyway, we can directly transform them into Heroic Spirit Body, which would give us another complete Admiral- level combatant.
What kind of riddle are you two playing?
Zephyr looked at the two of them with some confusion.
"Just you wait and see, it'll definitely surprise you!"
Gion said with a smile.
She was even looking forward to Zephyr returning to his youthful appearance, which would definitely be a huge help to the current Neo Marines.
"Then I'll have to take a good look."
Seeing Gion's appearance, Zephyr was unsure for a moment.
Could it be that Luo Wen really has a way to bring him back to his peak?
Given Luo Wen's strength, he probably wouldn't play tricks on this old man.
For a moment, Zephyr was also itching to try it.
Even if it's not as miraculous as Luo Wen said, a little recovery would be good enough!