Chapter 153
After some time apart, Doll hadn't changed much; he still wore the shabby Commodore general's rank on his shoulder.
Naito glanced at her. "Doll?"
"Wow, Naito, aren't you being a little too cold?"
Doll exhaled a smoke ring, a hint of disdain in his eyes. "Shouldn't you at least say thank you to me for coming all this way to greet you?"
"Mind your place, Commodore Doll,"
Naito remained expressionless. "Logically speaking, someone of your rank should be the one to greet us."
"Tsk."
Doll clicked her tongue. "I'm relieved to see you're still as annoying as ever."
What a cheerful and beautiful older sister!
Sanji, who was obediently following behind Naito, couldn't help but be a little surprised when he saw Doll.
There are quite a few beautiful female soldiers in the navy.
However, Rear Admiral Naito remained as indifferent as ever.
If it were him, having such a beautiful --
No! Sanji! You can't think like that!
Sanji shook his head vigorously.
During this period, he actually tried hard to control his lustful nature.
As a child, Sanji was too naive to realize this, but after traveling with Sanji for a while, he discovered that being lecherous was actually a trait inherited by the Vinsmoke family.
That bastard Judge, and even those three heartless brothers, couldn't help but reveal their lewd side when they saw pretty girls.
Sanji felt he absolutely could not associate with them!
It's perfectly normal to like pretty girls!
But you absolutely must not be sleazy!
Sanji, I want to be a true gentleman!
"Vice Admiral Garp! We've been waiting for you for a long time!"
After exchanging a few words with Naito, Doll greeted Garp with a look of reverence, "Teacher Zephyr, Senior Kuzan, and Senior Borsalino are all waiting for you to have tea."
What a hypocrite!
Naito's lips twitched slightly. Who isn't a naval hero?
However, they really take the Reverie seriously, gathering such an astonishing fighting force in Mary Geoise.
"Hahaha, Zephyr and Kuzan have arrived already?"
Garp the Hero laughed heartily, "We'd better hurry, or those two brats Kuzan and Borsalino, will definitely eat all the tea and snacks that Zephyr prepared for this old man!"
Let's go.
Naito took the lead and walked ahead.
So the group set off on the characteristic automatic roads of Mary Geoise, heading towards the distant Pangaea Castle.
Sanji was quite surprised to see such a machine for the first time.
But the young boy knew that this was the center of the World Government, the land of gods where the Celestial Dragons gathered, and any outrageous action could bring trouble to Rear Admiral Naito.
So he remained silent, only feeling surprised.
He was already so quiet, Vinsmoke siblings were even quieter, since for them, Judge's orders were absolute.
Only the royal families of the remaining few Affiliated Nation marveled at the sight. Princess Josephine even took out Den Den Mushi) to take pictures, but she always unconsciously included the figure in the foreground in the photos.
"Thank you for your hard work, Ain, Binz,"
Doll stubbed out his cigarette, smiled, and greeted his junior brothers and sisters, "It wasn't easy making this trip with Naito, was it?"
Binz immediately looked on with empathy, "It's so good that you understand, Senior Doll. You have no idea what Naito is like—"
As he spoke, he glanced back at Brian and Josephine, then lowered his voice, "This guy is spreading his charm everywhere, bewitching a bunch of noble ladies, who are already fighting over him right in front of their husbands!"
"Hahaha! That's the kind of thing Naito would do!"
Doll burst into laughter.
"Don't listen to Binz's nonsense, Senior Doll,"
Ain glanced at Binz sideways, "Naito didn't do anything that time."
"No need for explanation, Ain,"
Naito glanced back slightly, his eyes filled with pity as he looked at Binz. "Binz simply can't understand how a bunch of women can't help but fawn over someone without him doing anything. He doesn't believe that some people are born to be the center of attention; he just thinks I've pulled some kind of trick."
"Puff--"
Doll burst out laughing instantly.
Even Ain couldn't help but smile; Naito was indeed a professional when it came to roasting Binz.
Sanji shrugged and turned his head slightly.
Rear Admiral Naito can be really infuriating at times, and after spending more time with him, Sanji discovered that he is narcissistic, arrogant, disdainful of others, and impolite.
However, he is not an annoying person.
On the contrary, it only makes him appear more vibrant.
Binz instantly blushed and blurted out that a bunch of women only care about looks and have no eyes to see the inner qualities, which immediately created a cheerful atmosphere.
"But Naito,"
Doll naturally stood beside Naito, leaning closer to Naito. "Professor Zephyr specifically asked me to tell you that no matter what you see in Mary Geoise, never act impulsively."
The woman's once strikingly beautiful face now held a complex expression. "Mary Geoise is not what people imagine it to be, and the people who live here are not truly noble gods."
Although he hadn't been in Mary Geoise with Professor Zephyr for very long, Doll's view of the city had already undergone a complete transformation.
Will Naito be disappointed after he learns what the real Celestial Dragons look like?
"Doll is right,"
Garp's voice rang out, and the naval hero's expression turned serious. He looked around at the young marines, "Don't treat Mary Geoise like some kind of divine abode."
"Remember one thing,"
He even glanced at the royal families of the various Affiliated Nation, saying, "In Mary Geoise, stay away from the Celestial Dragons."
The Affiliated Nation states attending the Reverie looked at each other in bewilderment.
Only Judge's expression was grave.
He knew all too well what kind of Celestial Dragons were.
Binz opened his mouth somewhat blankly, wanting to say something, but not knowing what to say.
As I gazed at the ever-approaching Pangaea Castle, my anticipation inexplicably faded.
Ain frowned slightly, then nodded seriously, "I understand, Mr. Garp, Senior Doll!"
Naito didn't say anything.
I probably know more about the Celestial Dragons than you do.
Soon, the group arrived at the gate of Pangaea Castle via the automated road.
The building is ridiculously large, covering an area almost comparable to a small town.
Not far from this enormous building lies a white town, the real Mary Geoise, the gathering place of the Celestial Dragons.
Now that we've arrived, it's time to say goodbye.
Officials from the World Government, sent to welcome the Affiliated Nation, greeted them respectfully and then led them to their assigned accommodations.
"Well then, farewell, Rear Admiral Naito!"
Judge said goodbye to Naito earnestly, "Thank you so much for your help on this journey!"
Regardless of whether it was sincere or not, the tone was certainly one of reluctant farewell.
If he was like this, the other kings were even more so.
Princess Josephine's eyes were filled with tears, and she looked reluctant to leave, which angered her husband so much that he grabbed her wrist and pulled her into the Pangaea Castle.
Judge's family was the last to leave. Before leaving, Judge gave Sanji a deep look, indicating that the guy was still unwilling to accept defeat.
But it doesn't matter. After the Reverie ends, he should obediently serve Lord Night King.
After several members of the royal family left, only the navy personnel remained in front of the gate.
Next, the navy should head to where they are.
"Fufufufu!"
A strange yet familiar laugh suddenly came from behind.
Oh?
Naito turned around with great interest.
Behind him, a man in a red suit and a pink feather cloak stepped off the automatic walkway with a grin.
Behind him followed a burly, strong man and a sticky-looking man.
"This guy actually came too?"
Binz frowned the moment he saw who it was.
"He is, after all, the King of Dressrosa."
Doll snorted somewhat unhappily.
He is--
Sanji was slightly taken aback; the face looked familiar, but he didn't seem to recognize it.
"One of the Shichibukai, the Heavenly Yaksha, Donquixote Doflamingo."
Ain introduced him to Sanji, "He is also the king of an Affiliated Nation of the World Government."
"Shichibukai?"
Sanji stared in astonishment, his eyes wide.
Isn't that just pirates?
Are pirates the kings of the Affiliated Nation?
This is even more outrageous than Judge, the mercenary leader!
"What a coincidence, Vice Admiral Garp, and--"
Doflamingo, hands in his pockets, swaggered arrogantly towards the Marines. His gaze swept across their faces before settling on Naito.
"Rear Admiral Naito! Fufufufu, did you just arrive too?"