Looking at Ace's generous expression, Bai Yu smiled, patted him on the shoulder, and said...
"Then I'll thank you in advance, little brother."
Bai Yu had already figured out Fujitora Issho's personality and was equally determined to win him over.
However, that answer I just gave was from the bottom of my heart; at least in my previous life, I did live in such a peaceful country.
It is an existence that no other place in this world can compare to.
As for giving the opportunity to Ace earlier, it was to give Fujitora more options.
At the same time, it also prevented Ace from having to watch helplessly, thus avoiding any disharmony in their relationship.
"You scoundrel, you're getting the benefit and then acting innocent!"
Ace glared at him, about to say something more.
A Den Den Mushi ) rang rapidly.
Bai Yu raised an eyebrow and turned to look at the Den Den Mushi behind him.
This is a warship that Bai Yu secretly acquired before leaving.
Of course, "secretly" is just a cover-up.
When General Bai Yu took the warship away, the port was filled with people seeing him off.
As for the Den Den Mushi), it was also part of the warship's equipment, along with the warship itself.
However, Bai Yu never threw it away, keeping it as a souvenir.
However, to Bai Yu's utter surprise, the Den Den Mushi rang again just one day later.
"Captain, shall we answer the phone?"
Bepo couldn't help but ask.
"Listen, they're probably old acquaintances."
Bai Yu took a sip of his drink as a gesture.
Bepo didn't hesitate and promptly connected to the Den Den Mushi.
For a moment, everyone's face showed a hint of curiosity.
They were eager to know why Bai Yu, who had lost his status Marine Admiral, would still receive a personal call from the navy.
" Bai Yu, this is Sengoku. I didn't expect to be calling you, you brat, just one day later."
The image of Sengoku appeared on the Den Den Mushi, its eyes darting around before scanning the ship's deck.
When he saw the faces on the ship clearly, and finally landed on Fujitora, his expression changed drastically.
"You little Five Elders, you even found him! I really wonder if you can read minds."
"Warring Sengoku," he said excitedly.
Bai Yu raised an eyebrow, a guess flashing through his mind. He said, " Fleet Admiral Sengoku, I was lucky to run into Fujitora. I was also lucky just now to let him accompany me on my travels for the time being."
"However, you suddenly said I'm a mind reader of the Five Elders. I wonder if those old guys are coming up with some kind of crazy idea again?"
"For example, World Military Draft!"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone present changed.
At this critical juncture, if the Five Elders were to actually resort to World Military Draft, that would be a major undertaking.
After all, everyone knows that the Marine Headquarters has its own unique recruit training system on this vast ocean.
The naval officers, even those at the Admiral level, all spend a period of time in the recruit training camp in Zephyr before they can join the Marine Headquarters and assume important positions.
This has always been the rule of the Navy and a consensus among many naval officers.
This situation only changed six months ago when Bai Yu was parachuted into the Marine Headquarters.
However, Sengoku told them that the Five Elders needed to World Military Draft.
This major move is likely aimed at strengthening the Four Emperors Coalition and addressing the impact of Bai Yu's departure.
"You brat, you really are a tapeworm of the Five Elders. But I have something else to tell you. In the list of names for the World Military Draft we just received, Fujitora Issho, who's by your side, is highlighted as a key candidate. If the Five Elders knew that you beat them to it, I wonder what their expressions would be."
Sengoku's words carried a hint of bitterness as he glared at Bai Yu.
As the Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters, he was well aware that the Five Elders were so eager to conduct World Military Draft, ostensibly to expand the Marine Headquarters ' strength.
The biggest reason is to offset the fatal impact Bai Yu has had on the Marine Headquarters over the past six months by significantly expanding the personnel.
They absolutely do not want to see what happened in Marineford not long ago again.
"He probably still has that 'I want to kill you' look on his face," Bai Yu said helplessly, rubbing the tip of his nose.
"However, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, you came to me in such a hurry, surely you didn't just tell me this one thing that I would have known sooner or later?"
"Has something major happened, or is it related to Blackbeard?"
Ace, standing to the side, immediately tensed up.
During this period, ever since Blackbeard killed Thatch and handed him over to the World Government as a pledge of allegiance, becoming Shichibukai.
Ace was determined to find Blackbeard and hunt him down.
If it weren't for the need to meet Bai Yu first, Ace would have already gone out to sea alone to pursue him.
After the battle between Bai Yu and Fujitora, Ace was indeed persuaded and put away his contempt for Blackbeard.
However, Bai Yu's sudden mention of Blackbeard's name undoubtedly touched a nerve with Ace.
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Sengoku's expression changed slightly, and he finally sighed softly.
"You rascal, you really can't be judged by ordinary standards."
"If you were still at Marine Headquarters, this kind of thing would never have happened."
" The Blackbeard you killed in Holy Land Mary Geoise that day was later resurrected and even invited to Holy Land Mary Geoise to meet with the Five Elders."
"Upon leaving, he was granted an entry into Impel Down Great Prison."
" Magellan was originally quite confident in the defenses of Impel Down Great Prison, after all, you've caused trouble inside."
"Unfortunately, something still happened on the seventh floor. The most vicious pirates imprisoned there were released one after another. Magellan did put up a great fight, but in the end, he was ambushed and Blackbeard led some of the prisoners to escape from Impel Down Great Prison. By the time our navy reinforcements arrived, they had already disappeared without a trace. It seems that someone was here to meet them in the morning."
" Bai Yu, be careful. I'm worried that the Five Elders are still going all out to get you."
As the Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters, he was still able to see through such an obvious conspiracy.
However, to his utter surprise, the Five Elders would make such a significant concession.
"Hehe, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, don't worry. Many people on this sea want to kill me, but I'm still alive and well, while they are dead. The Five Elders do indeed have many hidden methods, but to kill me, they'll at least have to pay a price and grit their teeth, otherwise, it's really out of the question."
Bai Yu chuckled dryly and took a swig of his drink.
The Sengoku fell into a brief silence, and finally let out a soft sigh.
"Forget it, you brat, you've always been as cunning as an old man, I can't be bothered with you. However, the way you do things is indeed unacceptable, but the result is quite gratifying. If you were here, I wouldn't have to worry about Blackbeard's matter now, you would have gone and done it yourself."