After watching Sengoku and Zephyr compete and insist on working 25 hours a day, Tsuru finally stopped the two childlike Sengoku and Zephyr.
Meanwhile, after hugging each of the women, Luo Wen also stopped.
There are some things that are inconvenient to say here; it's better to talk about them in bed tonight.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Sister Tsuru, Vice Admiral Garp, both Admiral, please come with us for dinner."
"To celebrate Luo Wen's great victory and everyone's joining us, we have prepared a sumptuous banquet."
Standing beside Luo Wen, Gion extended an invitation to everyone as the hostess.
"Haha, then we'll shamelessly go!"
Sengoku Guo laughed to cover his embarrassment.
Gion made it sound nice that they joined the Neo Marines, but in reality, they were defeated and then recruited.
Not long ago we were fighting to the death with them, and now we're enjoying their victory celebration. It's really a bit embarrassing.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku need not worry too much. This is both a victory celebration and a start-up banquet for everyone," Luo Wen said magnanimously. "From today onwards, regardless of your previous status, you are now all members of the Neo Marines."
"Good, well said!"
"Commander-in-Chief Luo Wen is right!"
Zephyr led the banter, and his disciples behind him erupted in applause.
They were among the first group of high-ranking generals recruited by Luo Wen, so they naturally understood the weight of Luo Wen's words.
He trusted those he employed and did not employ those Luo Wen did not trust; he did not discriminate against them in any way.
Sengoku, Tsuru, Garp, and the others were moved by the atmosphere. It seemed that Zephyr and the others were really living quite comfortably in the Neo Marines. Luo Wen was truly a good boss.
Looking at the smiling Luo Wen, Sengoku's concerns had largely dissipated. "Since Commander-in-Chief Luo Wen is so kind to me, I won't stand on ceremony. However, now that I've joined the Neo Marines, Commander-in-Chief Luo Wen, please don't call me Fleet Admiral Sengoku anymore."
Aokiji and Kizaru laughed nonchalantly, "We're no longer Marine Admiral."
Garp and Tsuru also made statements, cutting ties with the past.
Luo Wen readily agreed and said to Sengoku, "I just heard you and Admiral Zephyr to become Admiral, so I'll call you Admiral Sengoku."
"As for the rest of you, I think there's no need to change your titles; your positions in the Neo Marines will remain the same as before."
This was the arrangement he wanted: his military rank and position would remain unchanged.
However, symbols such as naval heroes and representatives of the navy can no longer be continued.
His Neo Marines doesn't have any big suns or second suns, only him as the sun.
"Thank you for your trust, Commander-in-Chief Luo Wen. We will definitely work hard in the Neo Marines." Aokiji, Kizaru, Garp, and Tsuru all readily agreed.
Only Sengoku looked miserable. He had just argued with Zephyr, who insisted on working 25 hours a day. How could he possibly keep up with that?
If only he had kept his temper in check, he would have stayed as the Neo Marines Inspector General.
But the words had already been spoken, and to take them back would be to lose face in front of my old friend, which was unacceptable.
Just then, Robin came over and considerately asked, "The celebration banquet is ready, would you like to postpone it a little?"
"No need." Luo Wen shook his head slightly, then said to everyone, "Let's all go together. Let's indulge ourselves tonight and start our new work tomorrow!"
"Good!"
Everyone responded in unison.
Even the usually lazy Kizaru and the loner Aokiji didn't slap Luo Wen's face at this moment.
Soon, led by Luo Wen and Gion, the group headed towards the banquet venue.
"Welcome back, Luo Wen!"
"Lord Luo Wen is invincible! Luo Wen, look at me!"
"Great! Luo Wen has won another victory!"
"The Four Emperors, the World Government— they're no match for any of them!"
Along the way, the people of Dressrosa lined the streets to welcome him, celebrating Luo Wen's great victory with cheers and flower petals.
As the headquarters of the Neo Marines and the true core territory of Luo Wen, the people of Dressrosa have come to regard Luo Wen as their true spiritual leader.
At this moment, Luo Wen has won a great victory in front of the world. They are not only happy for Luo Wen, but also feel a sense of pride.
These are the people they believe in, the people who shelter them.
Unrivaled in Haki, invincible!
"Isn't this a bit too much?"
Kizaru was speechless upon seeing this.
The entire road was lined with cheering people, their fervor bordering on the unreal.
The sycophants were even more outrageous than when he inspected the branch base.
As for the scenes of the public welcoming their navy, that pales in comparison.
Aokiji calmly replied, "That's an exaggeration. If you took down the World Government and killed three of the Five Elders in one fell swoop, they would cheer for you just as genuinely."
In short, if you're not good at something, don't blame the road for being uneven.
Anyone who accomplishes something as great as Luo Wen will receive such treatment.
Kizaru was speechless. "You're right."
Amidst the clamor of voices, Tsuru and Gion walked together, reminiscing.
The tsuru said with a hint of resentment, "Gion, you've finally found a place for me."
She still remembered how Luo Wen had forced her to come back if he didn't agree.
"Vice Admiral Tsuru, you can't blame me for this. If you don't agree, I can't let Gion be sad."
Luo Wen, however, was completely confident and unashamed.
Gion then pulled Luo Wen aside and smiled as Tsuru said, "Don't worry, Tsuru-neechan, I'll get revenge for you tonight!"
She actually approved of Luo Wen's actions; if Luo Wen hadn't brought the crane back, she would have been truly heartbroken and had a headache.
However, as punishment for angering Luo Wen, she would have to drain Luo Wen dry that night.
"Oh, alright then. You young people trying to pull off some fancy moves, don't drag me into it!"
"That's what the crane said jokingly."
"No, no! Sister He, don't talk nonsense!"
Gion became somewhat shy.
He had watched her grow up; she was more like an elder than an older sister. Being teased like this by He still made her feel a little uncomfortable.
Fortunately, He simply smiled and didn't dwell on the topic any further.
Soon everyone arrived at the banquet venue, and a grand banquet began.
Amidst the clinking of glasses and lively conversation, time flew by, and before we knew it, it was late at night.
Sengoku, Tsuru, Aokiji, and the others moved into their respective dormitories under the arrangement of the Neo Marines.
Luo Wen, surrounded by a group of beautiful women, returned to his room.
"Tell me, Luo Wen, where are you planning to sleep tonight?"
Nami, holding Luo Wen's left arm, asked with some anticipation.
Beside her, Robin, Vivi, Kalifa, and the other women wore the same expression.
They haven't had a proper intimate moment since Luo Wen went to Wano Country, and it's been almost two weeks now.
It's not that they're all horny women; two weeks isn't enough to cause this.
However, Luo Wen's performance in the Paramount War was so brilliant and heroic that they couldn't help but want to get closer to him.
"Come to my place, I think I've gained weight recently! Can you measure me?" Kalifa pressed Luo Wen's right hand against her chest, her eyes sparkling with desire.
Luo Wen's left arm was held by Nami, and his right arm was pulled by Kalifa.
Boa Hancock threw herself against Luo Wen's chest, uttering intoxicatedly, "I am the most beautiful, Lord Luo Wen, tonight you belong to me!"
Vivi, Tashigi, Perona, Robin also came up and started touching him, each of them wanting Luo Wen to go to them.
At this point, it wasn't about whether or not to pay the grain tax; it was about proving who was the Luo Wen liked the most.
Therefore, even the usually simple-minded Tashigi didn't want to fall behind others.
Several women surrounded Luo Wen, groping and pulling at him.
He looked at the women and said with some helplessness, "With you all like this, I can't go anywhere."
"Okay, you all tell me together, where am I going?"
This is the downside of having many women; one or two of them are vying for favor, and favoring one will anger the other, making them very difficult to appease.
The women exchanged glances, none of them willing to back down.
Boa Hancock said haughtily, "Go to my room, for I am the most beautiful!"
Nami retorted sweetly, "Go to my place! I was the first one you met!"
Vivi, however, said with dissatisfaction, "Go to my place, I'm the first one!"
Kalifa retorted, not to be outdone. "You should come to my place, I have great shows!"
After arguing for a long time without reaching a conclusion, the women finally all looked at Luo Wen and said in unison, "Luo Wen, where are you going?!"
Luo Wen clenched his fist. "Stop arguing, I'll join in!"
Then, amidst the women's gasps, Luo Wen locked each of them in their own rooms.
Robin and Uta still wanted to run away; they wanted a time for two rather than for many.
But Luo Wen was relentless and arrested them all, no matter who they were, he made sure they were fed first.
After clearing out the miscellaneous furniture and laying out bedding on the floor, Luo Wen began to soothe each person's emotions.
Fortunately, he has unlimited energy, otherwise...