Ultimate Blade Shadow in One Piece Navy

"Make a wish!"

In a barbecue shop in Malinfando, a group of senior navy officials surrounded Ace. However, Ace was a little embarrassed at this time because he actually had to light the candles for his birthday cake...

With a group of people surrounding him asking him to make a wish, Ace enjoyed this moment a few years ago, but... he felt a little embarrassed and uncomfortable now.

As uncomfortable as Ace was, there was Akainu. He was sitting at another table, frowning, waiting to talk about the so-called important matter. In fact, he had already guessed it, but he didn't want to be angry.

Even Akainu could understand Skyler's purpose of bringing him to the party. After all, it would be difficult for him to have a good relationship with these people on his own. Skyler gave him a good opportunity.

But he still couldn't put down his dignity and socialize with other people besides official business, or he didn't know how to do it. This was what really made him uncomfortable.

Akainu and Ace were probably the only two people in the room who wanted the party to end soon, but one was ignored and the other was asked too many questions...

Fortunately, after Ace blew out the candles, no one paid any attention to him. After all, it was rare for a group of people to get together once, so why play with a child?

"Ain, I heard that you are now serving as the cultural class instructor for several of them? Thank you, thank you for your hard work."

Skyler was holding two glasses of fruit punch, one was placed in front of Ain, and the other was drunk by himself. Hearing Skyler's thanks, Ain was a little flattered, and his pale face also turned a little red. , said:

"You're too polite, Lieutenant General Schuyler, this is just my job."

"Haha~ It's a pity that Hamilton has gone home, otherwise the two of you must have something in common."

Skyler didn't insist on saying thank you. After all, she also knew that her gratitude was something no one could afford. Instead, she changed the topic.

After hearing this, Ain asked doubtfully: "Colonel Hamilton? I remember that he is the quartermaster of your detachment."

"At the same time, he is also the preparatory teacher for these little bastards in my detachment..."

"Oh...if we are lucky enough to meet him, I will definitely ask him for advice."

Ain said it very seriously. She even wanted to thank Hamilton in person. If it weren't for him, maybe her work would be more difficult, right?

Skyler nodded, raised his glass, and said, "If you have a chance, I'll introduce you two to each other."

Although it was just a polite word, Skyler would not shy away from making an introduction if given the opportunity.

Skyler did not continue chatting with Ain, but turned around and started chatting with Sengoku, He and others. After all, Skyler had more topics to talk about on the other side than Ain, who he had only met a few times.

"It seems that the dock integration negotiations in the Capital of Seven Waters are at an advanced stage. Do we need to send someone over to assist?"

As soon as he turned to the table where He and others were sitting, he heard He and Sengoku chatting about business again. Skyler glanced at his mouth and was about to interrupt when he suddenly saw Akainu who was drinking alone, so he waved at him. beckoned.

Akainu was a little confused, but he still came over with his cup. Crane and Sengoku also noticed this, and they were a little shocked that Skyler didn't come to cause trouble.

When Warring States saw Akainu approaching, he probably understood something, so he said to him: "Akainu, come on, I want to tell you something."

"Is there a mission?"

Akainu, who had been bored all night, suddenly became energetic. Sengoku paused for a moment, but still nodded and said, "You must have read the merger reports of the shipbuilding companies in the Seven Rivers Capital, right?"

Akainu nodded. The City of Seven Waters is a very special place. More than [-]% of the medium-sized and larger ships traveling on the great waterways are made by the shipwrights of the City of Seven Waters.

Whether it is pirates, the navy, other institutions of the world government, or warships from franchised and non-franchised countries, they will all purchase them from the Seven Waters Capital, and those who are capable will take them back and install engines.

If you don't have this ability, you can also buy engines from the Seven Waters Capital, or directly order ships without active power engines, or the latter is the norm.

In such a place, every move he makes is very eye-catching, especially many companies in the Seven Waters Capital are also contracted to maintain the sea train channels opened by the World Government.

The merger of these companies actually has more advantages than disadvantages for the world government, because in this way, there will be fewer people to connect with, and the structure of the entire Seven Waters City will be more vertical, with better cooperation and control.

But it is not without its disadvantages, because the establishment of a company means that in the future, there will be a mainstream voice in the Seven Waters Capital that can represent the Seven Waters Capital and those shipwrights.

If this person is dissatisfied with the control of the World Government, then all departments under the World Government that need to order ships may be affected.

Of course, a city of seven waters would naturally not dare to resist the World Government, but if it makes things difficult within some rules, the World Government cannot hold them accountable and urge corrections.

Therefore, who will speak in the future in the Seven Waters Capital, who can speak out this mainstream voice, is very important to the world government, and the Navy has also held more than one meeting for this purpose.

As an admiral whose authority within the navy is second only to the marshal, Akainu is very convenient to retrieve various information. In addition, he... "loves work", so he must have read the relevant reports.

When Sengoku saw Akainu nodding, he was also very satisfied. If it were Kizaru, he would probably act stupid and be stunned. After slandering Kizaru in his heart, Sengoku said:

"According to our navy's current investigation in the Seven Rivers Capital, after the major shipbuilding companies in the Seven Rivers Capital merge, the person most likely to be the president is Mr. Bingshan."

"Is it Tom's Shipbuilding's Iceberg?"

Akainu frowned. He naturally knew about the iceberg. After all, he took over the class of the famous shipbuilder Tom, and Tom was the shipbuilder who built the ship for the Pirate King Goldo Roger.

In addition, the current sea train was also planned and built by Tom. However, after building the sea train, Tom was convicted and sentenced to death. Now his Tom Shipbuilding Company is taken over by Bingshan.

Bingshan was one of Tom's students, and he was also the one who was interrogated by the World Government together with Tom. It was only because Tom admitted all the crimes alone that the two students who were interrogated with him were spared.

Of course, of these two students, only Bingshan is left, and the other student...is seeking death.

As an absolute hawk, in Akainu's eyes, Tom deserves his punishment, and Hingshan's innocence is just a joke, but...the World Government has closed the case, and he can only grumble in his heart.

Seeing that Akainu did know Hingshan and had obviously read the detailed report on the incident in the Capital of Seven Waters, Sengoku was even more satisfied and continued:

“Actually, Bingshan was the first to propose the merger of shipbuilding companies this time. Because of his teacher Tom, most shipbuilding companies supported him.

What I am worried about now is whether this iceberg... will be dissatisfied with the World Government because of Tom's incident. "

"Dare he?!"

Akainu's words were resounding. Sengoku waved his hands helplessly and said, "As long as he dares, what can our navy do?"

"Butcher..."

"Stop, stop, stop! What I am thinking about now is how to ensure that Bingshan will not do anything disgusting to us after he takes over, or... let someone who is closer to our navy take over, instead of destroying these shipbuilding companies. "

Warring States was a little helpless, then thought about it and reminded: "Akainu, don't forget, the hull of your new warship will also be built by them. I don't think what you want is a second-rate warship, right?"

Hearing Sengoku mention the new warship, Akainu finally calmed down, nodded, and signaled Sengoku to continue.

Sengoku took a deep breath and was glad that Crane had filled up Akainu's desire for new warships in the past few years. Otherwise, I'm afraid Akainu wouldn't be so easy to talk to. He was grateful in his heart and said:

"I want to use the reason you need to build a new warship to test the attitude of the Capital of Seven Waters towards our navy."

"Then when do I leave?"

Akainu asked blankly, Sengoku rubbed his brow and said: "Be quick and do it naturally, Skylar..."

As Warring States spoke, he suddenly looked at Skyler, who was already in a state of confusion. Skyler was called out, and he trembled with excitement. He looked at Warring States, nodded, and said, "Yeah..."

Seeing Skyler's face of sincere recognition, Zeng Guo felt that his blood pressure had risen again. He took deep breaths to calm down and said:

"After the year, you and Akainu will act together. I think Bingshan's vigilance will not be too low, so I will use the engine of your warship to create opportunities to meet Bingshan."

He also added at this time: "The engine of your warship represents the highest technological level of the world government. I think no matter who the shipbuilder is, he will refuse the opportunity to observe it."

"iceberg?"

Contrary to the expectations of Sengoku and He, Skyler did not refuse or agree, but asked in confusion. In an instant, Sengoku and He clenched their back molars in tacit agreement.

Good guy!He didn't listen to a word just now? !

Just when Sengoku and He were about to get angry, Skyler finally remembered who Bingshan was, nodded quickly and said, "I understand, the one in the Capital of Seven Waters, right? No problem.

I have been in the New World for these years, and I have paid relatively little attention to the information on the first half of the Great Channel, haha~"

"Thank you, Lieutenant General Skyler."

Just when Sengoku and He were about to reluctantly accept Skyler's sophistry...(crossed out)...explanation, Akainu said to Skyler very seriously. Skyler shook his head and responded seriously. road:

"Report to General Akainu and serve justice without hardship."

"All right..."

He interrupted the two people's heroic pity and said: "Now that you understand it, we will discuss it in detail in a few days. You take Nurkic with you."

Hearing this, Warring States thought for a while and added: "If Nurkic takes leave, it would be fine to have Rocinante attend the meeting."

Although Warring States has no experience in accompanying children, he has experienced it with his comrades. Bastards like Garp would take time off to accompany her, and workaholics like Zefa would take unprecedented leave to accompany their wives, so this should be very important.

Skyler nodded and said, "I understand, just let me know when the time comes."

Akainu, who felt that the conversation was over, was about to say goodbye and go back to his small table, but Sengoku waved his hand to signal him to stop, then poured Akainu wine himself and said:

"Akainu, I haven't had a good chat with you in these years. I'm sure you can rest assured about your work. I just have a few suggestions."

As soon as he heard about the work, Akainu immediately sat down, then leaned his body, lowered his head slightly, and looked like he was listening carefully. Sengoku said seriously:

"As a general, in addition to strength and merit, you also need to show your colleagues your other abilities, such as...drinking capacity!"

After saying that, Akainu was a little confused, but Sengoku smiled, pushed the glass of wine in front of Akainu, and said, "Show me your drinking capacity!"

Akainu doesn't understand, but... isn't it just drinking?He picked up the wine and drank it. Warring States gave him a thumbs up and said: "As expected of a general of our headquarters, he has strong abilities and a good attitude, and he also has a good drinking capacity.

But it's still a little worse than me. When I was a general, I couldn't get drunk even after drinking this kind of wine all night! "

"Me too."

"Akainu, anyone can tell lies..."

Before Sengoku finished speaking, Akainu reached out and picked up the bottle of wine, raised his head and drank it. Sengoku nodded with appreciation, and Heya said:

“Drinking fast doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll drink more.”

He's tone is always so leisurely, neither urgent nor slow, but this kind of tone is the best way to stir up a bad temper. Akainu frowned, turned around and shouted: "Come on! Serve the wine!"

Skyler twitched the corner of her mouth, and then left directly with her non-alcoholic fruit punch cocktail. She would not get involved in this kind of thing.

Going around again, Garp and Zefa were having a drink, and even Ace, Yamato, and Luffy secretly mixed the drinks with them. Ain didn't finish his glass of fruit punch, but replaced it with Got a beer.

Wandering around, Luo was the only one who, like her, did not choose to drink. As a doctor, Luo understood that alcohol... there is no healthy intake, and even a drop of it will have an impact on the body.

Of course, there is another reason. He was tricked by Skyler not long ago.

After drinking that day, although the alcohol had almost evaporated from the body, when he landed on the sky island, he was shaken in the air and felt so sick that he almost vomited... Luo didn't want to experience it a second time.

A group of people were having fun with Pippi. Early the next morning, Skyler was about to leave when he saw the awkward look from the manager of the barbecue restaurant. Skyler looked back and was about to call Karp to pay.

But he found that Garp had already fallen asleep on the booth, and Zefa, who was opposite him, was not much better.

It wasn't just these two people. Skyler discovered that everyone who had been talking and laughing five minutes ago was now swaying. Even Crane leaned on the back of his seat and closed his eyes.

Not to mention Ace, Yamato and other children who fell drunk in the middle of the night. Looking around, I found that the only ones who were still awake were myself and Luo, who also didn't drink.

"..."

Skyler was speechless, but at this time, we can't let Luo pay the bill, right?Or should we just leave all these navies here?It seems feasible, but... it also seems a bit inhumane.

After a long silence, Skyler took out his wallet and said, "How much?"

The moment Skyler paid the bill and took Luo out of the barbecue restaurant, she suddenly felt a lot of breathing behind her. When she looked back, she saw that they were all standing behind her with smiles on their faces.

"Ahahaha~ I agreed to treat you, Skyler, why did you pay the bill privately? Forget it this time, don't do this next time! Ahaha~"

Garp laughed loudly, took a sip from the half bottle of wine he took away from the store.Sengoku, He and the others were carrying Ace, Luffy, Yamato, Pony and the others, and they were also smiling.

"...Forget it, since we are all awake, let's take Ace and the others back first."

Skyler didn't want to worry too much. After all, he hadn't slept all night, so he didn't have any mental worries. Everyone took a few steps outside, but stopped in tacit understanding.

He looked at the people around him and asked, "Where is Akainu?"

"Hoohoo~hoohoo~"

In the barbecue shop, all the employees, including the manager, looked at Akainu, who was sleeping soundly on the booth, with some embarrassment on their faces. No one stepped forward to wake him up.

But his body occupies most of the table, and there are still a lot of things that need to be packed. It seems... bad for him to sleep here?

Outside the barbecue restaurant, Sengoku took off his glasses and wiped them. Listening to Akainu's faint snoring, he said, "He may have left first, Akainu... He just doesn't care about these details of etiquette." ."

Obviously knowing that Warring States was talking nonsense, but no one raised any questions, Skyler also smiled and said: "So that's it, then let's not look for him."

After saying that, Skyler picked up Luffy from Sengoku and said, "Goodbye then."

"goodbye!"

Sengoku, He and others took a few recruits and walked towards the recruits' dormitory with Zefa, while Skyler carried Lu Fei back home.

Guina did not attend this party because she said she wanted to invite others to dinner. Skyler appreciated Guina's social behavior that did not value status and naturally did not refuse.

When Skyler returned to his residence in Marineland, Guina was carrying breakfast and walking towards Skyler's residence. Although Guina, Luo and others were already at the school level, because they were not stationed at the headquarters, Therefore, no application for accommodation was made.

When Kuina came back occasionally, she could stay at Skyler's house, while Luo stayed at Rosinandi's side.

"Morning, teacher."

When she saw Skyler, Kuina immediately said hello, but she soon smelled the smell of alcohol. She initially thought it was Skyler who was drinking, but after careful examination, she found that it was Luffy who was drinking.

'Drinking at such a young age?Why do you have the same problem with Zoro? '

She muttered something in her mind, but Kuina still asked: "Do you need to prepare something for Luffy to sober up?"

"Need not."

Skyler walked into the courtyard, threw Luffy down casually, and said, "If you do something wrong, you must bear the consequences."

Seeing Luffy slowly spreading out on the grass, Kuina didn't know what to say, and she didn't dare to object to Skyler's decision, so she could only follow her in silently.

"Do you want to go back to the East China Sea? Today there are some warships heading to the Sihai Sea. If you want to go back, I can contact you."

Skyler looked at Guina. There was some hesitation on Guina's face. Two months after graduation, she also received two military pay. The basic military pay was 90 Baileys, plus the subsidy for stationing in the New World. Although During this period of time, the Zhanye detachment happened to have no tasks and no reward income, but it also saved a lot of money.

Even if I spent a lot on the treat last night, I still have millions of beli on me now. This money is nothing in the Grand Waterway. At a better restaurant in Malinvando, a meal for five or six people will cost hundreds of thousands of beli. but...

If it is in the East China Sea, and it is a remote place like Shuangyue Village, one million Baileys is indeed a huge sum of money. If you are well-dressed, you will naturally want to return home.

"Teacher, do you want to go back to Donghai?"

Hearing Guina's rhetorical question, Skyler raised his eyebrows, reached for the breakfast that Guina brought back, and said, "I may have a meeting in the next few days..."

Skyler said, and when he saw Kuina lowering her head little by little, she changed her tone and said, "But I don't plan to participate anymore."

Guina was stunned and looked up at Skyler. Skyler held the bun in his mouth, reached out and took out his wallet with only a few Baileys left, and said vaguely: "Wait a minute."

After saying that, Skyler got up and walked upstairs. After a while, he came down again, placed a stack of Baileys in front of Guina, and said:

"Go buy some gifts to take home. Oh, and don't buy food that goes bad easily."

"Ah? Teacher...um...I still have money."

Guina quickly refused, but Skyler waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about this with me. When the time comes to give the gift, just say that you and I will give it together."

After saying that, Skyler walked back upstairs. Guina looked at Bailey on the table, hesitated, and said loudly upstairs: "Thank you, teacher!"

Skyler went back upstairs to wash up. When she came downstairs, Kuina hadn't come back yet. She called to reserve two seats for the trip back to the East China Sea, then picked up Luffy and walked towards Garp's house.

Skyler's residence in Malinfando was previously owned by Dorag. For some reason, Dorag chose a place far away from Garp's residence. As soon as Skyler came back, it was almost noon. .

When she returned home, Guina had already packed her bags. Seeing this, Skyler said, "Let's go."

"Teacher, don't you need to bring a salute?"

Guina asked doubtfully, Skyler waved his hand and said, "When we get to the port, I'll just go back to the warship to get it."

When they arrived at Crescent Harbor, there was only one warship left heading for the East China Sea. The other warships had already set off. This warship was specifically waiting for Skyler.

After quickly taking it and saluting, Skyler and Kuina embarked on the journey back to the East China Sea. The warship took advantage of the Red Earth Continent and directly entered the East China Sea. Although the sailing speed was not as fast as Skyler's warship, it also entered the East China Sea early the next morning. We arrived at Shuangyue Village.

The docking of the warship attracted many villagers in Shuangyue Village. After all, there is no navy branch near Shuangyue Village, and warships are very rare. Just when the villagers were talking about it, Kuina's appearance finally dispelled their doubts.

Guina held and carried a lot of things and greeted the villagers. When she turned around, Skyler didn't know where she had gone. After chatting with the villagers, when she returned home, she realized that she The teacher and his father were already drinking tea in the backyard.

"Guina?"

It was still early in the morning and the dojo had not yet started classes, but Zoro, who lived here, had already started training. When he saw Kuina suddenly coming in, he was a little unbelievable.

"Hi! Zoro, long time no see!"

Kuina put down the things and showed a bright smile. Zoro looked at Kuina's smile and felt a little dazed. Kuina also teased: "Zoron, why are you crying? Do you miss me too much?" "

"what?"

Zoro was startled and hurriedly went to wipe his eyes. In his haste, he hit the bamboo sword in his mouth. For a moment, Zoro grimaced in pain, but he still endured the pain and touched his eyes. There were no tears at all.

Knowing that he had been deceived by Kuina, Zoro instantly became excited. Even though he was biting his bamboo sword, he shouted very clearly: "You lied to me! I didn't cry!"

"Hahaha~"

Kuina laughed. This relaxed and confident smile made Zoro feel that Kuina was no longer the Kuina he was familiar with, but... she yearned for her even more.

He suddenly wanted to ask Guina why she had changed so much, but when he opened his mouth, it was...

"Kuina! Let's start our [-]st duel! I have become stronger!"

With that said, Zoro involuntarily ran towards Kuina. Kuina looked at the aggressive Zoro and kicked her left foot. Her suitcase was kicked and hit the bamboo sword barrel on the side.

The barrel was impacted, and the bamboo swords in the barrel shook. One bamboo sword broke away from the barrel and was thrown towards Kuina. At this time, Zoro just arrived in front of Kuina and waved. took the bamboo sword in his hand.

"Ahhh~"

Zoro yelled, and Kuina's smile narrowed slightly. She raised her left hand and just caught the flying bamboo sword in her hand. Then she placed it directly on her left waist and put her right hand on the hilt of the bamboo sword. , in an instant, Guina's momentum changed.

"Cassock cut!"

He held the sword in his right hand and raised it, hitting Zoro's left hand. He immediately twitched his left hand and the bamboo sword fell out of his hand, but Zoro didn't care about the pain. What he cared about was that Kuina had raised the bamboo sword to the extreme and then started to chop down. .

At this time, Kuina had changed from holding the sword with one hand to holding the sword with two hands, slashing diagonally downwards, but Zoro's left hand was in severe pain at this time and he could not use force, so he could only block with one hand with his right bamboo sword.

"Crack~"

The bamboo sword in Kuina's hand directly pressed down on the bamboo sword in Zoro's right hand and hit Zoro in the face. The bamboo sword in Zoro's right hand and the sword in his mouth also fell off at this time.

"I won again."

Looking at Zoro who was squatting on the ground with a ferocious face and his hands constantly rubbing his face, Kuina smiled again.

But her smile quickly faded, because she seemed to understand just now, why her teacher always said that she always exposed her thoughts first, and then took action.

Kuina couldn't feel it during her own training or when she was sparring with Skyler, but...when facing Zoro, a "clumsy" apprentice, she finally understood what it means to expose your thoughts first and then use your sword. .

Perhaps, in Skyler's eyes, his thoughts and actions are just like Zoro in his own eyes at this time?Or even...even more unbearable?

And compared to Zoro's blatant fighting method, practicing Iai...it seems that he needs to be more cautious about every time he draws his sword.

The question that had troubled Kuina for a long time was answered the moment she defeated Zoro.

"Zoron, thank you."

Kuina put down her hand and stretched out her hand to Zoro who was squatting on the ground. Zoro looked up, with a ferocious expression on his face, with a trace of confusion. Why did Kuina want to thank herself?

But he still reached out and grabbed Kuina's hand. Kuina also pulled Zoro up with a slight force.

"Guina, you have really become stronger."

Zoro said seriously, but Kuina shook her head and said, "I'm still far away. When you go out, you will understand how vast this sea is."

Zoro scratched his head, not understanding, but soon smiled and asked: "Kuina, after you come back this time, will you leave again?"

"I'm only back for a few days."

"Is that so..."

Zoro lowered his head, feeling a little disappointed. Kuina patted his shoulder and said, "It's okay, as long as you still remember our agreement, but... I won't wait for you on the sword path.

Only if you really catch up can we go on together! "

"Ok!"

Zoro nodded firmly, then seemed to remember something and said, "I'll tell Master you're back!"

"no need."

Koushiro's gentle words came out, and the two of them looked at the doorway leading to the backyard. Two figures were already standing in the doorway leading to the backyard. It was Koushiro and Skyler who arrived first.

"Father."

Kuina walked up to Koushiro and saluted respectfully. Koushiro nodded and said, "It seems your grandpa is right. The sea is the best place to temper a swordsman."

As a great swordsman, Koushiro could see Kuina's growth from what she had just done, but... Koushiro didn't know how to praise someone more enthusiastically.

However, as Koushiro's daughter, Kuina knew Koushiro well enough to understand that what Koushiro said was a rare compliment.

"Master, when can I go to sea?"

Zoro asked. Seeing that the gap between Kuina and himself seemed to be widening again, Zoro was a little anxious. Seeing Zoro with a red mark on his face, who looked a little funny, Koushiro smiled and shook his head. Shaking his head, he said:

"Zoron, it's not time for you to go to sea yet, please train patiently."

Zoro nodded with some disappointment. Although he felt that he was stronger now than Kuina when he left Shuangyue Village, he couldn't say that after being defeated by Kuina just now.

"I see..."

"Teacher! Teacher!"

Suddenly, there was a rushing sound outside the dojo door, and a boy younger than Zoro ran in and said eagerly:

"Outside! Outside... Phew... there is a flying island outside, heading towards the big ship that just left!"