Marine Headquarters, Senior Officers' Quarters.
Hōshō and Doberman were drowning their sorrows in alcohol, grieving over Zephyr's departure from the Navy.
"Brubrub!"
Suddenly, the Transponder Snail next to Hōshō rang urgently.
Who is it!?
Hōshō was somewhat baffled.
Because of Zephyr's departure and the Whitebeard Jr.. incident, he and Doberman took two days off specifically to alleviate their depressed mood.
Logically speaking, no one should have bothered them.
"Does the Fleet Admiral Sengoku have some urgent mission?"
Doberman asked tentatively.
This isn't unprecedented; they've been sent on missions while on leave more than once or twice.
"Hey, it better not be a mission, I'm not taking it!"
Hōshō said with a cold laugh.
He used to be able to interrupt his vacations and dedicate his life to the Navy.
But not now. From now on, not a single second less of his vacation is allowed. Any tasks can wait until his vacation ends!
Hōshō took out a Den Den Transponder Snail from the drawer and exclaimed in surprise, "It's Professor Zephyr's call!"
For a moment, the two of them were stunned.
Teacher Zephyr just left the day before yesterday, and they weren't even allowed to follow him. What's the meaning of this sudden phone call?
Is Teacher Zephyr in trouble?
Hōshō's heart tightened, and he quickly answered the Transponder Snail: "Zephyr- sensei, this is Hōshō. Are you having any trouble?"
"Everything's going smoothly for me, no problems at all. I'm calling to talk to you about something." Zephyr asked somewhat nervously, "Is it a convenient time for you to talk now?"
What he was about to say was a little private, and it wouldn't be good if Sengoku overheard it.
Hōshō glanced at Doberman and said thoughtfully, "Doberman only one with me, so it should be convenient."
He didn't know why Professor Zephyr was acting so mysteriously.
But Doberman had the experience of seeing Zephyr off with him, so it's likely he could listen.
"Doberman, let him come over and listen in with us. It'll save me the trouble of calling him again."
Zephyr breathed a sigh of relief.
Upon hearing this, Hōshō and Doberman became even more curious. What did Professor Zephyr want to tell them both at the same time?
"Hōshō, Doberman, I wonder if you two would be willing to leave the Navy and come to Neo Marines to work with me?"
Zephyr said seriously.
"Ah!?"
Hōshō and Doberman were completely dumbfounded.
They were still thinking about the trouble their teacher had mentioned, so the two of them rallied their fellow disciples and annihilated the enemy.
Unexpectedly, the teacher was there to poach my student.
Isn't the Neo Marines part of Godslayer Luo Wen's faction?
What happened to Teacher Zephyr?
"Professor Zephyr, if you're being threatened, just say so, and we'll find a way to get you out!"
Hōshō asked cautiously.
He clearly said he wanted to build his own faction, but in less than two days he joined Luo Wen's ranks.
Two days ago they told them not to follow, but now they're helping the Neo Marines poach people.
This change made them suspect that Zephyr had been coerced by Luo Wen.
"Go to hell, I'm doing just fine now." Zephyr's face darkened instantly, and he said seriously, "Commander-in-Chief Luo Wen cured my illness and even appointed me as the Admiral and Chief Instructor of the Neo Marines. I'm just calling to give you a heads-up; whether you come to see me or not is up to you."
"So that's how it is."
Hōshō and Doberman Satori what was going on and began to process the information given by Zephyr.
After Zephyr's health was restored, he was appointed as Admiral and chief instructor in the Neo Marines. Such treatment can be described as spending a fortune to buy Horse Bone.
It's clear that the Neo Marines offers very generous benefits.
Now that Professor Zephyr has invited them, should they go or not?
Go!
After only a moment's hesitation, the two made their decision.
They wanted to support Professor Zephyr and prevent him from being bullied by the Neo Marines Zephyr.
Anyway, I'm not happy with my time in the Navy, so I might as well go check out the Neo Marines.
Where can't we fight pirates?
Going to the Neo Marines not only avoids the disgusting Celestial Dragons, but can also help Zephyr establish a firm foothold.
This can be described as killing two birds with one stone.
They still don't know the extent of Zephyr's treatment; they only think of Zephyr as the same old, frail Admiral.
"Teacher, we're willing to join the Neo Marines. With us around, you'll surely feel more at ease!"
Hōshō and Doberman stated firmly.
While speaking, he did not forget to point out the function of Zephyr.
They knew that there must be Neo Marines personnel listening in on Zephyr at this moment.
This was said to highlight Zephyr's greater value.
Zephyr clearly understood, and while he was touched, he couldn't help but laugh and scold, "I need the two of you to back me up. Once you're here, I'll be your support!"
As he spoke, he couldn't help but bend his arm; his massive arms were so strong they could practically run a horse across them!
Having transformed into Heroic Spirit Body, he possessed the strength of Admiral even greater than at his peak.
He could easily take on five Hōshō plus five Doberman.
This is also why he was willing to call his disciples to the Neo Marines.
With him as their backer, their disciples will all have a bright future.
Wow! So confident?
Both Hōshō and Doberman were somewhat surprised.
Even through the Den Transponder Snail, they could feel Zephyr's high spirits, as if he were still Zephyr young Black Arm who roamed the seas.
It seems that Zephyr's claim that Luo Wen cured his body is not as simple as it appears.
"Hahaha, then Mr. Zephyr will have to clean up our messes!"
The two of them laughed loudly as they spoke.
Since Zephyr is so confident, they should also give their teacher a good compliment.
"Okay, I'll be waiting for you at the Neo Marines." Zephyr smiled, then added, "I have to make some calls to others, so I'll hang up now."
"Click!"
The Transponder Snail on both sides disconnected.
"It seems that Professor Zephyr is doing quite well in the Neo Marines."
Hōshō remarked with a broad smile.
"Yes, that heartfelt joy can't be faked. And given Professor Zephyr's personality, even threatening him with his life wouldn't have any effect if he didn't want to."
Doberman chimed in.
"I really want to see what the Neo Marines are like, and what kind of magic that Godslayer possesses that can make Professor Zephyr change his expression so quickly."
Hōshō joked.
Just a month and a half ago, he had met Luo Wen once.
He also reminded Luo Wen not to Doflamingo Luo Wen.
Now, however, Luo Wen has taken over Doflamingo's stronghold; things have truly changed.
"Then let's resign quickly and meet up with Professor Zephyr as soon as possible."
Doberman had already begun clearing the table of wine and food, preparing to write his resignation letter.
"Oh right, Professor Zephyr just said he needed to call other people, so we need to hurry."
Hōshō reminded them.
If it gets too late, Fleet Admiral Sengoku's office is filled with a bunch of people resigning, that wouldn't look very good.
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Doberman nodded eagerly.
The two immediately took out paper and pen and began writing their resignation letters.
In just a few minutes, while Zephyr was still making calls to the next person, the two had already finished the letter.
The world is so big, I want to see it!
He started with his dream, followed by a lengthy explanation of his disheartened state and his need to go outside to relax.
After all, directly saying he wanted to switch jobs would be too hurtful to the Fleet Admiral Sengoku.
It wasn't that the two of them harbored no resentment towards the Sengoku.
Instead...
What if the Warring Fleet Admiral Sengoku gets enraged and unleashes Buddha Impact?
The two men, holding their resignation letters, quickly walked into Sengoku's office.