One Piece meme: Starting with eight extraordinary skills

After a few jokes, Chief Instructor Zefa stepped aside to introduce the three people he had brought, saying:

"This is Xiu Zuo. He is a distant relative of mine and a senior of yours, six years ahead of you. Now, like you, he has reached the rank of captain."

"The two people behind me, Ian and Binz, were both top students at the Naval Academy last year."

“I’ve already learned about your plan from that old man Kapna, so I specifically sent these three to assist you in succeeding!”

Feeling the deep care and concern from Chief Instructor Zefa, it would be a lie to say Yang Ming wasn't moved.

Yang Ming had only confided in Garp about the plans for Water Seven, since Garp and Fleet Admiral Sengoku would cover for him if he accidentally messed things up.

It's just...

After hearing Yang Ming's plan, Karp simply laughed it off and showed no intention of interfering.

Unexpectedly, Garp revealed the relevant plan to Chief Instructor Zeff, who even specially sent talent over.

Logically speaking, Xiu Zuo and Yang Ming are of the same rank. Most people would rather be the head of a phoenix than the tail of a phoenix, and would not want to be subordinate to others.

Xiu Zuo was surprisingly different from others; instead of shaking hands with Yang Ming, he stood at attention and saluted as a subordinate would when meeting his superior.

"Captain, please guide me in the future!"

Seeing this, Yang Ming felt somewhat relieved.

He was afraid that the other party might take advantage of his relationship with Chief Instructor Zefa and become a troublesome person who would only obey orders and not follow orders, which would be a real headache.

Yang Ming's gaze swept over the boy in ninja attire and landed on the girl with long, flowing hair, and his eyes lit up.

Aien was in the prime of her youth, with skin as smooth as cream and a face as white as jade. She possessed a beauty that could rival the most beautiful women in the world. Her long, flowing blue hair cascaded smoothly over her shoulders, and she had bangs that framed her face. Her features were dignified, with delicate eyebrows, cherry lips, and a slender, graceful figure. She looked like a girl next door, inspiring feelings of tenderness and affection.

Of course, what Yang Ming was most concerned about was not her appearance, but the Devil Fruit ability that Ain possessed.

Compared to Binz's Lush Fruit ability, Ain's Rewind Fruit ability is practically a bug-level ability, and along with Jewelry Bonney and Sugar's Devil Fruit abilities, it is known as one of the three most brainless abilities in the One Piece world.

Paramecia-type Devil Fruits constantly affect the user's body. After Ain consumes the Rewind Fruit, she will permanently maintain her youth and beauty, and will no longer have to fear aging. As long as you marry Ain, you will say goodbye to all your troubles.

In addition, Ian can rewind the age of everyone she touches, by 12 years each time she touches them. If she rewinds multiple times, she can even erase a person from the world.

The only drawback is that it requires Ain to be in close contact with the enemy in order to use her Devil Fruit ability.

At the same time, those with powerful Haki are not afraid of Ain's Devil Fruit abilities.

Regardless, Ain is a beautiful and capable young woman, and joining Yang Ming's team will be a great boost to his abilities.

Yang Ming was worried that the number of pirates in Water 7 was increasing and his own crew was insufficient. The arrival of Ain and his two companions was just the right thing to do to solve his immediate problem.

Less than two kilometers from the port and not far from the Sea Train Station, there is a linear sandbar, a well-known seaside resort, a place worth visiting whether for aromatherapy spa treatments or sightseeing.

The beach is gentle, with fine sand and shallow water, and the sea is wide. There are groves of trees on the shore, and not far away there are row villas with white bricks and red tiles, which are used to receive Chief Instructor Zefa and his party.

Binz, who was unfamiliar with the world, exclaimed in surprise as soon as he stepped into the villa.

"Senior, this place is so luxurious, it must cost a lot of money for one night, right?"

Yang Ming paused, then said calmly:

“You can stay here without spending a single peso.”

"Because this is one of my properties."

Binz looked surprised, so much so that his tongue was tied and he could barely speak.

"W-what?"

"This is actually one of your senior's businesses?"

Ain discovered that the senior she admired seemed somewhat different from what she had imagined. Her sense of justice and her admiration for Yang Ming made it impossible for her to suppress her inner impulses, and she frowned, questioning:

"Senior, I remember that only those who reach the rank of major general or above have a sufficient annual salary to buy a villa, right?"

Upon hearing this, Binz's expression changed slightly, and he whispered:

"Aien, if you say that, you'll upset your senior!"

"No, I'm going to say it!" Ignoring her companions' attempts to dissuade her, Ain looked directly into Yang Ming's eyes and said in a slightly cold tone, "Even if you are my idol, the Navy has rules and regulations that cannot be trampled on!"

Yang Ming remained calm and composed, saying:

"I have never forgotten my sense of justice, and I will defend my honor with my blood."

"With a clear direction in mind, one will surely make progress day by day."

"To uphold justice, one needs not only strength, but also sufficient wealth."

Chapter 142: Conquering Aene – A Feigned Indifference?

The City of Seven Waters, a seaside resort.

Over hundreds and thousands of years, the bedrock along the coast has been eroded by the waves, turning into sand and gravel finer than grains of rice. This sand and gravel gradually settled on the shallows of the bay, eventually forming this gently sloping seaside resort.

From here, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the magnificent seascape.

But at this moment, Ain's sudden questioning of Yang Ming shattered this beautiful scene, sounding somewhat jarring.

For naval cadets studying in the ivory tower, they are mostly exposed to the positive aspects, aspire to become naval commanders who uphold justice, and fantasize about becoming great heroes who save the common people and receive heartfelt praise from the people.

Yang Ming had been in the army for more than two years, and naturally, he also had similar simple aspirations at the beginning.

But he started from the bottom as a naval trainee, and through what he saw and heard over two years, he already knew that the world was not black and white. Many people joined the army not simply to pursue justice, but perhaps to fill their stomachs, or perhaps simply to allow their families to live with dignity.

What impressed Yang Ming the most was naturally the spy Sergeant Brannew, whom he had arrested on Admiral He's ship.

In the original work, he was nicknamed the "King of Meetings" because Brannew was always present at every meeting, and at his peak, he was even promoted to brigadier general.

However, nearly ten years have passed since the beginning of the original story. Sergeant Brannew has gone astray. In order to provide a better life for his family, he chose to betray Vice Admiral Tsuru's whereabouts to Doflamingo, resulting in his imprisonment in Impel Down.

Yang Ming built New Hope Company, Dinosaur Chamber of Commerce, and Carrera Company, doing everything he could to amass wealth. Besides building his own power, he naturally wanted to take care of his subordinates and relieve them of their worries.

Those who have stable property have stable minds.

Only by ensuring that his subordinates own shares in his businesses can they wholeheartedly follow Yang Ming and work together to achieve their justice!

That's why Yang Ming remained so calm when faced with Ian's questions.

At the same time, a system notification rang in Yang Ming's ears.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations, host, for reciting a classic line from Genshin Impact. You have been awarded one chance to draw a prize. Would you like to activate the prize wheel?"

A lottery wheel that looked quite familiar to Yang Ming appeared.

The prizes on the lottery wheel are divided into several categories: summoned characters, artifacts, items, talent skills, and skins.

Summoned characters: Jean, Diluc, Klee, Venti, Mona...

Relics: Flower of Life, Feather of Death, Sands of Time, Goblet of Emptiness, Crown of Reason...

Items: Eye of God, Wind Catcher, Pocket Anchor...

Innate Skills: West Wind Swordsmanship, Wind Pressure Sword, Dandelion Wind, Traveling with the Wind...

Skins: Sea Breeze Dream, Shining Concerto, Orchid in Gauze...

[The Fire-Crosser's Liberation]: One of the artifact sets for the sage who crossed the flames. (2/4)

Collect both pieces for the set bonus: Increases fire resistance by 40%.

Collect all four pieces for the set bonus: Increases damage dealt by 35% when attacking enemies that are burning or in a Pyro state.

The flammable substance appeared silently and then quietly merged into Yang Ming's body.

Ain was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to do.

She turned to Chief Instructor Zefa for help, as if seeking his approval and assistance.

Over the decades, Chief Instructor Zephyr has taught countless students; how could he not know Ain's personality?

Ain is like a flower grown in a greenhouse, seemingly thriving, but in reality lacking the tempering of wind and rain.

It was for this reason that Chief Instructor Zephyr thought of bringing Ain under Yang Ming's command so that he could train with Yang Ming for a few years.

"Nothing in this world is absolute. Some things require you to observe with your eyes, listen with your ears, and feel with your heart in order to get the real answer."

Head Instructor Zefa remained as serious as ever, and said:

"If you are filled with confusion, you might as well follow Yang Ming and the others on a mission, and you will know the truth."

Ain seemed to understand, but had not yet seen much of the dark side of the world and did not fully grasp Chief Instructor Zephyr's meaning.

Since Chief Instructor Zefa had spoken up, Yang Ming immediately instructed Kalifa to check on the recent mission progress of his subordinates.

Kalifa raised her hand to lift the glasses on her nose, and pulled out a small notebook she always carried from her open collar. The notebook still had a fragrant scent that made one's blood boil.

The sound of turning pages filled the air. The pages were covered with tiny, tadpole-like characters, written in delicate and beautiful handwriting, each stroke meticulously executed.

"Captain, we have a mission tonight. We were originally scheduled to depart at 9 p.m., led by Lieutenant Tina and Lieutenant Jonathan, to the abandoned shipyard south of Water Seven to arrest a group of pirates who were plotting something."

Yang Ming took advantage of the situation and added Ain, Binz, and Xiu Zuo to the mission team, also to see how good they were.

Ain's minor doubts naturally could not disturb Yang Ming's mind.

Yang Ming invited Chief Instructor Zefa to inspect the Carrera Company and the construction progress of the steamship, so that Chief Instructor Zefa could report back to Marshal Sengoku.

After all, there had never been a large-scale mass production of steamships before. If it weren't for Mr. Tom, the top shipwright, being at Carrera Company, and Yang Ming's reputation as a guarantor, Marshal Zhan Guo would not have been able to withstand the pressure and entrust the Navy Headquarters' warship construction project to Carrera Company.

Even close brothers should keep clear accounts, let alone this matter which concerns the future development of the navy. Chief Instructor Zephyr naturally had to take a closer look on behalf of Fleet Admiral Sengoku.

As Yang Ming's personal secretary, Kalifa was responsible for arranging accommodations and meals for Ain and the others at the beach resort, as well as other daily chores.

On the long, narrow dining table, a white tablecloth was laid out, and several red candles were lit. The chef pushed a cart out of the kitchen and presented the fragrant and delicious dishes to the table one after another.

Ain sat on the chair somewhat uncomfortably. Every time she recalled the impulsive moment when she had questioned her idol, she wished she could dig a hole in the ground and bury her head in it.

Seeing that everyone else was eating heartily, but Ain hadn't touched her chopsticks, Kalifa came to Ain's side and whispered:

"What's wrong? Don't you like the food here?"

"How about I ask the chef to bring out some different dishes?"

"No, no, no, don't bother." Ain lowered her head, like a child who had done something wrong, her hands unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes. "Sister Kalifa, tell me, was I very rude today?"

Upon hearing this, Kalifa was taken aback at first, but then she understood what the other person was talking about and smiled.

It must be said that Kalifa, such an intellectual woman, has a very charming smile. Her cheeks reveal faint dimples, her bright red lips part slightly to reveal a row of pearly teeth, and her lively tongue can be vaguely seen in her mouth.