Who told him to become the Pirate King!

"A smile."

"Vongola".

Storm greeted Yixiao, who had arrived at Punk Hazard Island.

After spending this time together, Storm and Ichisho became much more familiar with each other.

They no longer addressed each other with the same politeness as before.

In the smile at this moment.

"Vongola Storm" remains an unconventional and powerful pirate.

But this great pirate is striving to restore order to the Land of Tales and protect its ordinary citizens...

If it weren't for the fact that Ikko really hated pirates, he might have actually joined Storm's pirate crew.

After greeting Storm, Ichisho's "gaze" turned to another person.

"Admiral Kizaru".

He smiled and nodded slightly to Kizaru as a greeting, then "looked" at the other two powerful individuals whose auras were no weaker than Kizaru's.

"Who are these two?"

After all, Kizaru had "lived" in Whole Cake Island for a period of time.

Issho and Kizaru are not strangers.

On the contrary, the two "guests" seemed quite unfamiliar.

"This is Black Arm Zephyr, and this is Aokiji Kuzan, whom I mentioned to you before."

Storm acted as a mediator, giving a brief introduction to both sides.

"This is the chivalrous Yixiao."

After realizing the true identities of the two "guests," Yi Xiao's expression immediately changed.

Vongola Storm is the White Dragon Emperor, the Pirate Emperor... right?

Kizaru will "temporarily reside" in Whole Cake Island's Totto Land.

This is bizarre enough.

Why did Black Arm Zephyr and Aokiji Kuzan also come to Totto Land?

Three admirals gathered in Totto Land, the capital of the world.

The strangest thing is that they didn't fight the Vongola.

What kind of world is this?

Could "Admiral" refer to the admiral of the Pirate Emperor?

Yi Xiao's thoughts were in a state of confusion.

Meanwhile, Zephyr and Aokiji were also silently observing Ikko.

As the saying goes, seeing is believing.

Storm claimed that Issho's strength was comparable to that of a Marine Admiral, and Borsalino and Kake made similar claims...

We met today.

Zephyr and Aokiji have confirmed the truth.

The aura emanating from this "Benevolent Hero with a Smile" is truly comparable to that of a Navy Admiral!

Where on earth did this monster come from?

Judging from their clothing and appearance, they don't seem to be from an ordinary country; they appear to be from Wano Country.

Or perhaps the land of flowers?

Out of politeness, Zephyr, Aokiji, and Issho exchanged a few pleasantries.

Then, Storm steered the conversation back on track.

"A smile."

Storm looked at Fat Tiger and said meaningfully.

"You haven't forgotten what I mentioned to you before, have you?"

After a brief moment of reflection, Yi Xiao looked at the general and suddenly realized what had happened.

Vongola did say something like he was going to "recommend him to the Navy" before.

But shouldn't such a statement have been deliberately discredited after Vongola became the Pirate Emperor?

Could the Pirate Emperor really arrange personnel appointments and dismissals at the Marine Headquarters?

"It's 'joining the Navy,' right?"

Yi Xiao slowly shook his head and said seriously.

I have little affection for either the Navy Headquarters or the World Government.

"Especially the latter; the ocean is so polluted, the world government is the biggest problem!"

In a sense.

Yixiao is not the kind of "revolutionary"; he is more like a "radical reformer."

The revolutionaries completely overthrew the corrupt rule of the World Government and the Navy Headquarters.

Reformers joined the navy one by one, using their own strength to influence and change the world.

Yixiao and Jiaji have known each other for many years and are very good friends.

Even so, Ichisho had never considered joining the navy before.

One very important reason is that the Navy upholds "absolute justice," which is to maintain the justice of the World Government, something I really dislike.

Of course, there is another reason.

A more practical reason.

Yixiao's strength is still too great.

There was no place for him in the Navy Headquarters.

The Navy Headquarters, with three admirals, is perfectly staffed.

You can't just remove an old person from their position because of a newcomer, can you?

Several years later on the normal timeline, after the end of the Marineford War.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku steps down, and Fleet Admiral Akainu takes over. Admiral Aokiji "retires (or defectes?)".

Two admiral positions became vacant at once.

That's why the World Government launched a massive "World Military Draft" across the globe.

This is how Fujitora and Green Bull came to power.

However, this makes the two general candidates, "Momousagi" and "Chaton," seem rather clueless—

But this is not a few years from now.

Ichisho had neither a suitable opportunity to join the Navy nor any intention of joining it.

He actually thought it was a good idea to witness Strom reforming the country step by step in the Tottoland of the World Kingdom.

but.

How could Storm possibly let this fat tiger go?

"What World Government? What Navy Headquarters—you've got the wrong idea!"

Storm stated frankly.

"I want to invite you to join the 'New Navy'."

At this point, Storm gave Zeff a look that said, "Teacher Zeff, say something!"

"Cough cough"

Zefa glanced helplessly at Storm and coughed twice.

As an old-school naval officer, Zephyr felt that directly inviting a "commoner" to serve as "headquarters admiral" was far too frivolous.

However, on the one hand, Yixiao's rise to power was due to Storm's strong recommendation;

On the other hand, Ikko himself is also quite strong.

Even without actual combat.

However, there is a certain connection between strong individuals.

Often, just a glance is enough to judge someone's skill level.

Hmm, Zefa couldn't see Yixiao's eyes, but he could "see" the intensity of the other's aura.

This is indeed a powerful swordsman comparable to a naval admiral!

Appointing a civilian as a naval admiral is far too frivolous.

But what if this commoner's own strength is comparable to that of a general?

Well... it's not a big problem!

"Mr. Yixiao, the new navy is a righteous organization distinct from the original navy—"

Zephyr gave a brief introduction to the new navy's principles of justice and ideals, and then solemnly extended an invitation.

"On behalf of the entire new navy, I would like to invite Mr. Yixiao to join the new navy and serve as the admiral of the new navy headquarters."

A new navy?

A just organization?

Yixiao fell into a state of confusion again.

He had never heard of any "new navy".

But when he smiled, he "looked" at Zephyr, as well as Kizaru and Aokiji.

Especially the White Dragon Emperor standing to the side.

Yixiao felt that this so-called "new navy" wasn't as "righteous" as Zephyr had described.

What kind of logic is there in having a pirate emperor join the new Navy?

Even if the Vongola isn't that "evil"

But this guy has absolutely nothing to do with "justice," right?

He smiled and remained silent.

Storm took the initiative to get involved in the conversation.

"Issou, the new Navy's goal is to defeat the Pirate Emperor of the New World, to defeat the extravagant and decadent World Nobles, and to defeat the corrupt and incompetent World Government—in that case, would you be willing to join the new Navy?"

For some reason, I felt that Storm's words sounded somewhat familiar.

It seems that the Vongola used a similar approach when they "recruited" him before.

I laughed at the time and felt that Storm's words were quite un-"pirate"-like".

Now it seems...

Was this all a setup for this so-called "new navy"?

but.

Destroy the Pirate Emperor, defeat the World Nobles, defeat the World Government!

With a smile, he uttered a few words in a refined manner.

"That is indeed my wish, but I dare not ask."

This has always been my wish, but I just didn't dare to ask for it myself...

When Zefa saw that Yixiao had agreed to "join the group," a hint of joy flashed across his face.

He originally only wanted to establish a "naval guerrilla force," and he was mentally prepared for a long and arduous struggle.

But unexpectedly, under Storm's coordination, the "Naval Guerrilla" quickly escalated into a "

"New Navy".

Even the "Marshal Candidates" and "Admirals" have all been found!

Storm was also very pleased.

Gian has finally returned to where he belongs!

"A smile."

Storm glanced at "Black Arm" next to him, as well as "Aokiji" and "Kizaru," and threw out the "nicknames" he had prepared beforehand.

"Each admiral has their own unique title."

What do you think of the nickname "Fujitora"?

Fujitora —

Yi Xiao suddenly shuddered, a strange and strong sense of belonging to the organization welling up within her.

I'm someone who now has an alias—

"Wonderful, wonderful."

Zephyr and the others also thought that the nickname "Fujitora" was quite good.

Perfectly in line with the naming style of naval admirals—

Naming it with "color" + "animal".

With this, the organizational structure of the new navy was largely completed.

New Navy.

Navy Admiral - Black Wrist.

Marshal Candidate - Bai Long.

Navy Admirals: Kizaru, Aokiji, and Fujitora.

Looking at the "young people" around him, Zefa suddenly felt a surge of pride.

If we take these four people with us, we should be able to take over the Marine Headquarters completely, even if we attack it directly.

Cough cough--

This idea seems a bit too radical.

Zefa took a deep breath and suppressed the somewhat dangerous thought.

Just then, the last one to join in smiled and quietly asked a crucial question: "Marshal Zephyr."

With a smile, his pale eyes calmly "looked" at the new navy's admiral.

"You just mentioned the title 'Headquarters Admiral,' so where is the 'Headquarters' of our new Navy?"

Surely it's not in Totto Land, is it?

Yi Xiao silently swallowed those words.

He felt that Zefa's ideas were probably not that simple.

They're treating the Pirate Emperor's lair as the new Marine Headquarters.

This is absolutely insane!

But actually?

Yi Xiao still thinks too much.

Because the new navy doesn't even have a "headquarters"!

wrong!

It should be said that...

Zefa's throat suddenly throbbed a few times, and he spoke with considerable difficulty and shame.

"Our headquarters—...is on the ship."

"On the ship?"

He smiled thoughtfully.

"Something like the 'golden behemoth' Grantezoro?"

Zefa covered his face with his hands, feeling that he had never been so humiliated in his life.

"It's just an ordinary warship."

She smiled and nodded unconsciously.

"Um?!"