The Diligent Kizaru

The moment Ryan heard that, he understood what was going on. Teacher Rayleigh had taken a liking to the jet ski!

"Yes. Should I give it to you now, Teacher?"

"Now is fine! One more question: being an elder usually doesn't involve much work, right?" Rayleigh asked Ryan.

"Unless something especially important comes up, elders generally just hold the title!"

Hearing Ryan say that, Rayleigh was relieved. He was already old and had no desire to run around all day.

Rayleigh and Ryan exchanged looks, both wearing satisfied smiles.

Rayleigh smiled because becoming an elder was not simply for the mere solar-powered jet ski. He, Rayleigh, was not that kind of person! Another reason was that he felt Ryan might be the person Roger had been waiting for. That was why he had joined before; everything he did was for Roger!

Now, he had achieved his goal and gained a jet ski as well. What a delight!

Ryan, meanwhile, was happy because the Council of Elders had gained another member. Unlike Hawkeye, Rayleigh had not been part of Ryan's plans before. This was an unexpected bonus.

And Ryan had not been wrong. Elders usually had nothing to do, but whenever something did come up, it was always a major matter!

Rayleigh treated Ryan to a meal. He had arrived without a single penny and left carrying a solar-powered jet ski on his shoulder!

After bidding Rayleigh farewell, Ryan and the others boarded the Soaring Dragon and headed for Groves 70 through 79, because those were the only places in the entire Sabaody Archipelago with hotels for lodging!

Ryan planned to book a hotel first.

Marine Headquarters—Marineford.

Kizaru was leisurely reclining in his admiral's office.

"Admiral Kizaru, Fleet Admiral Sengoku asks that you come over!" The messenger who suddenly appeared at