Chapter 112

How could this be true!

It must be Big News Morgans who's faking it!

It's fair to say that Doflamingo, who hasn't even gone to Impel Down further training, is making a huge fuss.

If it were the newspaper-reading king from the original work, he would probably be much more peaceful.

Naito's achievements are nothing compared to Luffy 'King Luffy, who can take on a Yonko's vice commander in a week, fight Four Emperors in a month, and then single-handedly challenge Admiral and one of the Five Elders.

However, no matter how unwilling he was to believe it, Doflamingo was still filled with resentment.

That brat has become even more terrifying; won't it be even harder to get revenge on him later?

On Whole Cake Island.

"Mommy, Mommy, that Ochoku guy is really useless,"

Charlotte Linlin, who had gained even more weight than last year, chuckled as she enjoyed a sumptuous afternoon tea, "Did Kaido really beat you into a ruckus like a stray dog?"

She had been following the conflict between the Beasts Pirates and the Ochoku Pirates ever since.

Below the throne, Katakuri was also holding a newspaper.

Katakuri was more concerned about the boy who was being hailed as the new naval hero than his mother, Charlotte Linlin, who was more interested in his younger brother.

Katakuri remembered clearly that Cracker had almost been defeated by this kid back on Pirate Island.

But at that time, he could only describe himself as weak.

Has it really come to this in such a short time?

A true monster has emerged in the Navy.

"Oh, right, Katakuri!"

Charlotte Linlin's eyes suddenly sharpened. "Still haven't found their whereabouts?"

"I'm sorry, Mom."

Katakuri put down his newspaper and shook his head. "They haven't appeared since the battle on Gustav Island."

Damn it!

Charlotte Linlin gritted her teeth, "Keep searching! I finally prepared a secret weapon to deal with that World guy, how can I let that bastard continue to get away with it!"

"Yes!"

Katakuri solemnly.

He suddenly thought of the Lunarian Tribe girl under World's command.

That's a true monster too. Naito in the Navy has reached this level, what about her?

On Ore Island.

"Naval hero?"

Queen laughed heartily, holding the newspaper. "Hey, Jhin, you really showed off this time! This kid's been called a Marine hero! Mwahahaha! Back then, even Iron Fist Garp was only made a hero because of the God Valley Incident, right? I had no idea you were so important!"

Jin didn't speak, but quietly closed the newspaper in his hand. "That brat is definitely extraordinary; he might become our greatest enemy in the future."

"Snort,"

Kaido sat cross-legged on the ground, drinking his wine. "In the end, they're just lackeys of the Celestial Dragons! Our true enemies are in Mary Geoise!"

Ever since that guy under World gave Kaido a brief introduction to the King of the World, Kaido has known who his true enemy is.

"Yes, Mr. Kaido!"

Jin's eyes held a hint of fanaticism.

This audacity to directly target the King of the World is truly worthy of the man he acknowledges!

"That Kaido, boss,"

Queen continued, "What about Ochoku? Should we just leave it at that? Or should we attack Hachinosu directly?"

That's all.

Kaido a sour face, "Ochoku isn't so easy to take down."

Putting everything else aside, that guy's subordinate is a real problem; he could run away with Ochoku at any time.

Ochoku has fled, so even if Hachinosu is flattened, it won't make a difference; Kaido doesn't want Wano Country to suffer Ochoku's retaliation.

Damn it, he's always the one threatening others, but these past two days he's been the one being threatened!

On a ship belonging to the Ochoku Pirates in a certain sea area of New World.

"That idiot Paris actually got captured by the Navy?"

Ochoku stared intently at the photo in the newspaper, "By an eighteen-year-old brat?"

"How could this happen?"

First mate Doro frowned. "Captain Ochoku, should we go rescue him?"

"Rescue? Where to rescue him? Do you even know which warship he's on, which route he's on?"

Ochoku said coldly, "Besides, Kaido's whereabouts are unknown, so who has time to deal with him now? That piece of trash is weak himself, so he can't blame anyone else."

"What we can do,"

He paused, picked up the newspaper, and looked at the handsome young man in the photo. "At most, I'll just find a chance to avenge him!"

A new naval hero?

He's just a little brat!

If I can't beat Kaido, I can at least deal with you!

Marine Guerrilla Unit.

"Oh, a new naval hero."

On the deck of ship number one, Dole, sitting on the railing with Doll in his mouth, waved the newspaper in his hand with interest. "Naito, didn't you bribe that Big News Morgans guy? He really dares to talk back."

"Don't be jealous of others' discerning eyes just because you lack your own."

Naito, unusually, didn't practice his meditation. He slumped in a recliner like a dead fish, his eyes seemingly not even moving beneath his drooping eyelids.

"I'm destined to be Fleet Admiral, what does the title of hero matter?"

"Tsk."

Doll was speechless.

"However, Little Naito certainly has the potential to rival Mr. Garp,"

Gion Vice Admiral said encouragingly, "So, you still need to work harder and become stronger."

Ain, who was undergoing Armament Haki Hardening training under Gion's guidance, wiped the sweat from her brow and continued, "Regarding becoming stronger, Gion- senpai, this is the only aspect you don't need to worry about Naito; he's always been more diligent than anyone else."

That would be great.

Gion nodded slightly, then looked at Ain with a mischievous glint in her eyes, "Little Ain seems more worried about being questioned than Little Naito himself?"

"This..."

Ain's ears immediately turned slightly red.

"Question?"

Naito smirked. "That's not my problem, it's the problem of the person who questioned it."

"Little Naito, you really don't fight amongst yourselves at all."

Gion couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

What an interesting child.

"Rather than a secondhand nickname,"

Naito slightly raised his head and looked at Zephyr who was walking over. "Professor Zephyr, shouldn't my achievements this time be enough for a promotion?"

"Headquarters is already discussing this."

Zephyr glanced at Naito. "If it were just a matter of Commodore Rear Admiral being promoted to major general, this achievement would be more than enough. But you were only promoted two months ago, after all."

"However, there shouldn't be any major problems. The King of the Auguste Kingdom specifically called the World Government to sincerely praise you, and with Big News Morgans's encouragement this time, your prestige has soared once again. Headquarters and the government have no reason not to make an exception."

"Very good."

Naito then rested his head back on the recliner with satisfaction. "That way, I'm only three ranks away from becoming Fleet Admiral."

"Good luck then."

Zephyr it somewhat amusing.

It may seem like only level three, but in reality, there are two formidable barriers ahead.

It would be easy for Naito to be promoted to Vice Admiral; he could simply accumulate some seniority or make some further contributions and the promotion would come naturally.

But the promotion from Vice Admiral Admiral general is a completely different story.

Zephyr wasn't questioning Naito's potential; on the contrary, Zephyr firmly believed that Naito's strength would eventually surpass that of the Three Admirals.

However, there are only so many Admiral positions available. There will be no extra positions until the Three Admirals retire or are promoted.

Not to mention the Fleet Admiral, which is a single rank and must be chosen from among active-duty Admiral.

Normally, if Naito wanted to become Fleet Admiral, he would have to outlive the Three Admirals until they retired.

Let's wait at least another twenty or thirty years.

By then, Naito be in his forties or fifties, which would be quite suitable.

"Well then, Professor Zephyr, it's about time I left."

Gion Vice Admiral Gion spoke.

"Good."

Zephyr wasn't surprised and nodded slightly. "Be careful on your way back."

"Hmm? Gion- senpai, are we already heading back to G-14 Base?"

Doll jumped off the ship's side and stubbed out his cigarette.

"Yes, Vice Admiral Jenice was seriously injured, so I have to handle all the affairs at the base by myself."

Gion shook her head helplessly.

A G-series base is typically staffed with two Headquarters Vice Admiral, serving as the base commander and deputy commander respectively. The Vice Admiral Jenice, whom Naito met in the Auguste Kingdom, was the Vice Admiral commander of the G-14 Base.

Is that so?

Doll replied knowingly, "Then take care, Gion- senpai."

"Have a safe journey, Gion- senpai."

The obedient Ain quickly said goodbye as well.

"And you, Little Naito?"