"Alright, Sengoku, don't argue with that kid Akainu. You don't know his nature." Zephyr patted Sengoku on the shoulder and said.
"In the time that's coming, we can only ask the branches stationed near the Forsa Sea to look for Laxus's whereabouts properly."
"This time, Laxus has shown unparalleled potential. It's only a matter of time before he ascends to the position of admiral."
Speaking of this, a trace of reminiscence flashed across Zephyr's face, and he sighed and said, "We're all old and will soon be eliminated by this era."
"It can be said that Laxus is a first-class existence, whether it's his mind, his strength, or his experience in training rookies. If possible, I would rather he inherit Sengoku's position."
"Inherit Sengoku's position?" Garp was stunned slightly and chose to rub his nose and said, "Zephyr, I was suspecting that Laxus was Sengoku's illegitimate son just now."
"Now I suspect that you're also involved. Otherwise, you wouldn't place such high expectations on him."
"No, next time I see him, I'm going to ask Laxus if he's willing to be my grandson. You guys will have to call me Dad in the future!"
Scram! Zephyr and Sengoku glared at Garp in unison.
However, after this kind of commotion, the tense atmosphere, which had been there, was slightly eased.
Sengoku pondered for a moment and said, "Alright, let's not care too much about Laxus's matter for the time being. I believe that he will be blessed by the heavens."
"However, Zephyr, I heard that you're preparing to conduct a practical combat assessment for the rookies. Is it really suitable under this turbulent situation? Why not postpone it slightly and make a decision after Laxus joins the Marine recruit camp?"
For this batch of Marine recruit training, Sengoku had also taken a liking to quite a few outstanding recruits at the beginning.
The only thing that made him feel a pity was because of the gambling fight that Akainu had proposed.
It had led to the most outstanding recruits being taken by him.
Right now, after being personally trained by Akainu, they would probably only lean towards Akainu's faction after being formally granted Marine positions in the future.
Once they grew up, in time, they would also form a sphere of influence with Akainu as the leader.
However, these were all things that would happen later.
Right now, half of the top combat power of this batch of Marine recruits had been taken by Akainu and Kai.
Faced with the turbulent situation recently, it would probably be inappropriate for Zephyr to insist on carrying out the recruit assessment.
"Haha, Sengoku, looking at your worried face, you don't really think that I'm old, do you?" Zephyr laughed heartily.
"Don't worry. The sea is turbulent right now, but I'm not a pushover either."
"What's more, right now, the attention of the major forces on the sea has been attracted by Laxus. Who would pay attention to our recruit assessment?"
Speaking of this, Zephyr patted the dust on his body and said, "I'm also old. I'm also thinking of retiring after Laxus joins the recruit camp."
"It can be said that this batch of freshmen is very likely to be the last batch that I'll be leading. If I can't lead them to finish the last step, my heart won't be able to bear it either."
"The most important thing is to let Akainu and the others see that I'm not a pushover after being the head instructor for so many years."
Watching Zephyr, who had left these words, turn around and leave, Garp and Sengoku fell into silence.
The only thing they could do was hope that no unexpected problems would arise at this juncture.
...
Calm Belt, in an unknown sea area, a pirate ship, which was as huge as an island, was standing still in place, without any movement for a long time.
On the huge deck, several figures were guarding in front of the black screen of the Den Den Mushi, with shock still remaining on their faces.
"Mr. Crocodile, do you think the captain is too abnormal? He not only possesses a transformation fruit, but he can also make everyone's identity have outstanding combat power and various fruit abilities. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would have been kept in the dark like the entire sea." Byrnndi poured a mouthful of wine into his mouth and couldn't help but say.
"Hmph, I don't care what his identity is. If I have the opportunity, I will definitely kill him!" Crocodile's expression sank, and he said sternly, "He will definitely pay a sufficient price for daring to deceive me!"
For Crocodile, who was a former Shichibukai and also possessed soaring ambitions, he had originally thought that his exchange of blows with Kai in Alabasta had already been his peak level of strength.
Then even if he was a defeated opponent, he wouldn't lose too much face.
However, what Crocodile had never expected was that Kai and his exchanges of blows with others were simply crazier than the last.
A meteor falling from the sky!
Sinking Jack the Drought, one of the Three Disasters, into the sea with one punch.
Right now, he had even shown the posture of a Supreme Swordsman and let Kaido of the Beasts, who was known as the strongest creature on land, sea, and air, bleed.
If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, who would have believed that all of this was true.
No!
It should be said that if they really had to rank these battles backward, Crocodile could completely be called an existence that was like a grandson.
"Mr. Crocodile, do you want to kill me? I'm always waiting for you."
The words that had popped out suddenly made the nerves of the people present tense up at once.
Hurriedly following the sound, what first entered their eyes was Kai, who was tearing apart a space wormhole and walking out from it.
"Haha, Captain Brat, I knew that you would be alright!" Byrnndi took the lead and laughed loudly.
"Seeing Kaido, who had that arrogant look just now, have his blood let out fiercely by you, Captain, that feeling was really great."
"I don't think anyone would have thought that you, Captain, would change your identity and run to the Calm Belt."
"Let that bastard Kaido go crazy by himself!"
Watching Byrnndi, who was almost laughing his chin off, Ben Beckman, who was standing on the side, coughed lightly and said, "Byrnndi, don't make trouble here. The captain is probably tired after this battle."
"However, not long ago, Princess Vivi of Alabasta contacted us urgently and said that she had lost contact with Nico Robin."
Robin?
Kai frowned.
"Hmph, it's not something worth being surprised about that that scheming woman would suddenly disappear." Crocodile snorted coldly and suddenly said.
"When I met that woman, this was her most commonly used method."
"However, the only thing that makes me feel surprised is that that woman likes to find a backer. Otherwise, she wouldn't have cooperated with me for so many years."
"Right now, you're becoming famous and even have the call for being the Fifth Emperor. She should prefer to hide under your protection even more. It seems a bit inappropriate that she's suddenly lost contact."
As Nico Robin's former partner, Crocodile clearly knew her style of doing things.
Faced with Nico Robin's sudden disappearance, he also felt confused instead.
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