My partner in One Piece is Esdeath

Chapter 182 Old man, is this your son?

Marineland is a city, and the headquarters is only established here. There are also many places on the island for the navy to relax and rest.

After Annan led Crowe and others away, Esdeath went straight to Kizaru's office.

When he arrived at the door of the office, Esdeath pushed the door open without knocking.

"Old man, I'm back."

In addition to Kizaru holding a teacup in the room, there was also a huge figure wearing a red bellyband standing in front of the desk.

"Oh, Esdeath, we're here so soon."

Kizaru put down his teacup and pushed the banana on his desk.

"Would you like a banana?"

"Forget it, old man, you know I don't eat this."

Esdeath walked straight to Kizaru and sat down, took off his hat and put it on the table, smoothing his hair back. He glanced back at the stranger wearing a bellyband.

"Is this your son? Why is such a big man still wearing a bellyband?"

"Oh, it's so scary to say such shocking words."

Kizaru smiled and held up the tea cup again.

"Let me introduce you, this is my subordinate named Zhan Momomaru, and he is also the bodyguard of Dr. Vegapunk."

Zhan Momomaru stared at Esdeath with doubtful eyes.

"Are you Esdeath? At that time, the old man personally approached the Warring States Marshal and asked to transfer you to his command. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would have thought you were a mighty man."

"Me, a man?" Esdeath was confused by Zhan Momowan's series of words, "Also, what does it mean for the old man to go to the Marshal of the Warring States Period?"

"The old man told me not to tell you about this." Zhan Momomaru said, "I, Zhan Momomaru, am the most tight-lipped man. I will never tell you that you were originally assigned to General Akainu's army..."

"Cough cough cough..." Kizaru coughed lightly.

"It's better for me to talk to Esdeath about this matter."

"Ah? Old man, didn't you say we wanted to hide it from her?" Zhan Taowan said in surprise.

"Don't worry, old man, I will never tell her. If you hadn't gone to Marshal Sengoku, old man, she would have been assigned to General Akainu's army."

"Didn't you tell me everything?" Esdesta said, holding her chin.

Annan had already told Esdeath what Zhan Taomaru said, so she acted very calmly. The old man treats her like his own daughter, giving her whatever she wants, so she has nothing to complain about.

Zhan Taowan was stunned for a moment, and then said seriously:

"That's what I wanted to say. If I didn't want to say it, no one would make me say it. I'm the most tight-lipped man in the world!"

"Yeah……"

Esdeath smiled and nodded, then asked:

"Aren't you Dr. Vegapunk's bodyguard? Why are you here at the headquarters?"

Esdeath knows about Vegapunk. Kurome and other scientific researchers talk about him every day. He is a top scientist who claims to have wisdom beyond the world for 500 years. More than half of the facilities on the Ice and Fire Man require Credit to him.

"Although you are also a subordinate of the old man, there are some secrets that I cannot reveal to you. I am the most tight-lipped man in the world. I will never tell you that I am here to report to the old man on the development process of the 'Pacifist' !”

Zhan Taomaru said sternly.

"How long has his symptoms lasted?" Esdeath turned to Kizaru and asked.

"Sa, I don't know." Kizaru squinted, picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea, "Zhan Momomaru, you must be thirsty after talking so much. Come over and have a cup of tea."

"Ah, thank you, old man." Zhan Taowan picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"Pacifist..."

Esdeath crossed her long legs, "I heard Kurome say about this project because this research resulted in a lot less funding allocated to her. She complained about it a lot, but what exactly did she say? Don’t tell me either.”

"I can tell you now." Kizaru said, "It is a very terrifying weapon. The World Government believes that its appearance will greatly change the existing structure."

"So powerful?" Esdeath's eyes were filled with curiosity, "Is there a finished product already? I want to give it a try."

"Not yet." Kizaru took a sip of tea, "But it's coming soon, within a few months."

"Great." Esdeath high-fived excitedly, "Old man, you must contact me by then."

"I will never forget you." Kizaru smiled, "Experiments are indispensable for this level of research."

With that said, Kizaru opened the drawer and took out a document bag.

"This is your promotion document. Take this to the logistics department to get your colonel uniform, and then stay at the headquarters and have a good rest. The headquarters will arrange new tasks for you in the next few days."

"I understand. Take care of yourself, old man. I'm leaving." Esdeath picked up the paperwork, exchanged a few words and said goodbye to Kizaru.

"Okay." Kizaru smiled and looked at Esdeath's leaving figure.

"Esdeath-chan, you seem to have grown a little taller. It's so scary."

………………

Esdeath walked out of the office, followed by the tight-lipped Zhan Momomaru.

"What kind of mission is it? The old man was hiding it without telling me. He just asked me to go back and wait for notification. There is no one in the headquarters who is willing to compete with me."

Esdeath complained and looked back at Zhan Momomaru.

"Zhan Taomaru, why did you come out with me?"

"The old man's tea is too bitter. I want to go out and buy a peach to eat." Zhan Taowan replied.

"What are you eating peaches? I know there is a delicious dessert shop here. I will take you to eat there."

Esdeath suddenly thought of something, her eyes lit up, and she said:

"By the way, as the bodyguard of the smartest man in the world, you must be very strong. You are here, why don't we make a gesture."

"A competition? Okay." Zhan Taowan said.

As a direct subordinate of General Kizaru, he has always been curious about what Esdeath's combat power is like. He had never seen the old man praise someone so much, and he had wanted to try it for a long time.

Since the other party also has this intention...

"I am the man with the strongest defense in the world!" Zhan Taowan said confidently: "I will not lose!"

"The strongest defense, good, good, good."

Esdeath lowered the brim of his hat with a smile on his face: "Then we can just have a casual competition on the school field."

……

Not long after, Esdeath, who looked happy, and Zhan Momomaru, who looked bruised and swollen, left the school together.

Zhan Momomaru is actually quite powerful, at least for now. His "walking alone in the sky" has reached the stage of showing off his weapons and colors. But, for Esdeath, it's a bit of a trick.

Of course Esdeath can't use abilities, that would be too foul. Just with his domineering force, Zhan Momowan was beaten soundly.

However, Zhan Taowan really resists being beaten and is an excellent human punching bag.

"Sister Esdeath!"

Listening to Zhan Taomaru's obedience, Esdeath smiled.

"Okay, very energetic, little Zhan Momomaru."

energetic!