One Piece: Ascending the Divine Path

Chapter 80 Turmoil, World Conference

The total number of naval personnel worldwide exceeds ten million, but only one naval officer can be called a hero.

That is the Navy's eternal legend, a man who is not an admiral but is better than an admiral, Iron Fist Garp.

But today, the World Economic News Agency openly declared in its newspaper that a new naval hero has been born.

Knight, a man already quite famous on the high seas, once again shocked the world.

The battle in Augusta Kingdom caused just as much of a stir around the world as the battle between Kaido and Wang Zhi.

Kaido and Wang Zhi are both well-known strongmen. Although Kaido won, it did not exceed the public's perception.

But Knight is different.

At only eighteen years old, this young naval officer, who had just come of age, not only did not fall behind when faced with the attack of two monsters, but also easily won.

First, he easily defeated the top officers under Wang Zhimo, then he completely suppressed Kaido's lieutenant and finally repelled him.

At such an age, with such a record, you couldn't find another like him anywhere in the world. Even Kaido and Charlotte Linlin, who were called monsters when they debuted, pale in comparison.

Not to mention, Knight fought the two great pirates to protect the Kingdom of August!

Guardians are always more popular than destroyers.

Who doesn't love a young hero?

And so, without a doubt, on this day, the name of the hero Knight resounded throughout the world.

Although he is still a bit green, many people believe that this young hero will one day grow up to be on par with that hero Garp!

All he needs is time.

However, besides the approval, there is another voice from the public.

"Don't you think Brigadier General Knight is incredibly handsome?"

"I've thought so for a long time! He's the most handsome navy man in the world!"

"Handsome, strong, and upholding justice without fear of hardship—wow, I love it!"

There are such people.

At the same time, this news article naturally attracted the attention of the monsters.

"How could such a thing happen!"

In Dressrosa, in the royal palace on the King's Hill, Doflamingo nearly crushed the newspaper in his hand.

This "big shot," who held the dual identities of a Shichibukai and the king of a member state of the World Government, gritted his teeth at this moment.

The eyes behind the sunglasses were fixed on the photo in the newspaper in his hand. In the photo, the boy was standing on a rooftop, with countless people crowding around him below.

"How could that brat have reached this level!"

How could Doflamingo possibly believe it?

Although that kid is strong, he only managed to suppress him last time they fought because of his strange abilities. His strength in a direct confrontation may not be superior to his.

In just over half a year, how could he have become strong enough to defeat Jhin?

Doflamingo didn't know how strong Paris the Archer was, but having recently started doing business with the Beasts Pirates, he knew very well how strong King was.

It can be said that he was a strong opponent he could not defeat at all.

How could that monster be repelled by that brat?

fake!

How could this be true!

It must be that Morgans guy who's faking it!

It's fair to say that Doflamingo, who hasn't even gone to Impel Down for further training, is making a huge fuss.

If it were the newspaper-reading king from the original work, he would probably be much more peaceful.

Knight's achievements are nothing compared to Luffy, who can take down a Yonko's vice commander in a week, fight a Yonko in a month, and then take on an Admiral and the Five Elders in one go.

However, no matter how unwilling he was to believe it, Doflamingo was still filled with resentment.

That brat has become even more terrifying, so won't it be even more difficult to get revenge on him later?

On Cake Island.

"Mommy, Mommy, that Wang Zhi guy is really useless."

Charlotte Linlin, who looked even heavier than last year, chuckled as she enjoyed her sumptuous afternoon tea, "Did Kaido really beat me to a pulp?"

She had been following the conflict between the Beasts Pirates and the Wang Zhi Pirates ever since it began.

Below the throne, Katakuri was also holding a newspaper.

Katakuri was more concerned about the boy who was being hailed as the new naval hero than his mother, Charlotte Linlin, who was more interested in his younger brother.

Katakuri remembered clearly that Cracker had almost been defeated by this kid back on Parreth Island.

But at that time, he could only describe himself as weak.

Has it really come to this in such a short time?

A true monster has emerged in the Navy.

"Oh, right, Katakuri!"

Charlotte Linlin's eyes suddenly sharpened. "Still haven't found their whereabouts?"

"I'm sorry, Mom."

Katakuri put down his newspaper and shook his head. "They haven't appeared since the battle on Gustav Island."

"Damn it!"

Charlotte Linlin gritted her teeth, "Keep searching! I finally prepared a secret weapon to deal with that Waldo guy, how can I let that bastard continue to get away with it!"

"yes!"

Katakuri nodded solemnly.

He suddenly thought of the Lunar girl under Waldomo.

That's a real monster. If Knight in the Navy has reached this level, what about her?

On Orl Island.

"A naval hero?"

Quinn laughed heartily, holding the newspaper. "Hey, Jin, you really showed off this time! This kid's been called a Marine hero! Hahaha! Back then, even Garp the Iron Fist was only made a hero because of the God Valley Incident, right? I had no idea you were this important!"

Jin didn't speak, but quietly closed the newspaper in his hand. "That brat is definitely extraordinary. He may become our greatest enemy in the future."

"snort,"

Kaido sat cross-legged on the ground, drinking his wine. "In the end, they're just the Celestial Dragons' lackeys! Our real enemy is in Mary Geoise!"

Ever since that guy under Waldo gave Kaido a brief introduction to the King of the World, Kaido has known who his real enemy is.

"Yes, Mr. Kaido!"

Jin's eyes held a hint of fanaticism.

This audacity to directly target the world's king is truly worthy of the man he acknowledges!

"That's Kaido, boss..."

Quinn continued, "What about Wang Zhi? Is this the end of it? Or should we attack Hive Island directly?"

That's all.

Kaido said with a sour face, "Wang Zhi isn't that easy to take down."

Putting everything else aside, that guy's subordinate is a real problem; he could run away with Wang Zhi at any time.

Wang Zhi has fled, so even if Beehive Island is flattened, it won't make a difference. Kaido doesn't want Wano Country to suffer Wang Zhi's retaliation.

Damn it, he's always the one threatening others, but these past two days he's been the one being threatened!

On a ship belonging to the Wang Zhi Pirates in a certain sea area of ​​the New World.

"That idiot Paris actually got captured by the Navy?"

Wang Zhi stared intently at the photo in the newspaper. "By an eighteen-year-old brat?"

"How could something like this happen?"

First mate Doro frowned as well. "Captain Wang Zhi, should we go rescue him?"

"Rescue? Where to rescue him? Do you even know which warship he's on, which route he's on?"

Wang Zhi said coldly, "Besides, Kaido's whereabouts are unknown, so why bother with him now? That good-for-nothing is weak, so he can't blame anyone else."

"What we can do."

He paused, picked up the newspaper, and looked at the handsome young man in the photo. "At most, I'll just find a chance to avenge him!"

A new naval hero?

He's just a little brat!

If I can't beat Kaido, I can at least deal with you.

Naval guerrillas.

"Oh, a new naval hero."

On the deck of Ship Number One, Dole, sitting on the railing with a cigarette in his mouth, waved the newspaper in his hand with interest. "Knight, didn't you bribe that Morgans guy? He really dares to say that."

"Don't be jealous of others' keen insight if you lack it yourself."

Knight, unusually, didn't practice his meditation. He slumped in a recliner like a dead fish, his eyes seemingly flat and unmoving beneath his drooping eyelids.

"I'm destined to be a Fleet Admiral, what's a hero's title compared to that?"

"Tsk."

Dor was speechless.

"However, young Knight certainly has the potential to rival Mr. Garp."

Gion Chusho said encouragingly, "So, you still need to work harder and become stronger."

Ain, who was undergoing Armament Haki hardening training under Gion's guidance, wiped the sweat from her forehead and continued, "Regarding becoming stronger, Gion-senpai, this is the only aspect you don't need to worry about Knight. He has always worked harder than anyone else."

"That's great."

Gion nodded slightly, then looked at Ain with a mischievous glint in her eyes, "Little Ain seems more worried about him being questioned than little Knight himself?"

"this----"

Ain's ears immediately turned slightly red.

"question?"

Knight smirked. "That's not my problem, it's the problem of the person who questioned it."

"Knight, you really don't fight amongst yourselves at all."

Gion couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

What an interesting child.

"Compared to a secondhand nickname,"

Knight slightly raised his head and looked at Zephyr who was walking over. "Professor Zephyr, shouldn't my achievements this time be enough for a promotion?"

"Headquarters is already discussing it."

Zephyr glanced at Knight. "If it's just a brigadier general being promoted to major general, then this achievement is more than enough. But you were only promoted two months ago, after all."

"However, there shouldn't be any major problems. The King of Augusta specifically called the World Government to sincerely praise you. With Morgans's help this time, your prestige has soared once again. Headquarters and the government have no reason not to make an exception."

"very good."

Knight then rested his head back on the recliner with satisfaction. "In that case, I'm only three ranks away from becoming a marshal."

"Then good luck."

Zefa found it somewhat amusing.

It may seem like only level three, but in reality there are two formidable barriers ahead.

It would be easy for Knight to be promoted to lieutenant general; he could simply accumulate some seniority or make some meritorious contributions and be promoted without any problem.

But the promotion from lieutenant general to general is a completely different story.

Zeffa wasn't questioning Knight's potential; on the contrary, Zeffa firmly believed that Knight's strength would eventually surpass that of the three current Admirals.

However, there are only so many general positions available. There are no extra positions available until the three current generals retire or are promoted.

Not to mention the marshal position, which is a single position and must be selected from among active-duty generals.

Normally, Knight would have to outlive the three current generals to retirement if he wanted to become a field marshal.

Let's wait at least another twenty or thirty years.

By then, Knight will be in his forties or fifties, which would be quite suitable.

"Well then, Professor Zephyr, it's about time I left."

Gion Chusho then spoke.

"it is good."

Zefa wasn't surprised at all, and nodded slightly. "Be careful on your way back."

"Hmm? Gion-senpai, are we already heading back to G-14 base?"

Dole jumped off the ship's side and stubbed out his cigarette.

"Yes, Lieutenant General Johnny was seriously injured, so I have to handle the affairs of the base by myself."

Gion shook her head helplessly.

A G-series base is typically staffed with two lieutenant generals, serving as the base commander and deputy base commander respectively. The lieutenant general Jennis, whom Knight met in the Kingdom of August, was the deputy base commander of the G-14 base.

"Is that so?"

Dol replied knowingly, "Then take care, Gion-senpai."

"Have a safe journey, Gion-senpai."

The obedient Ain also quickly said goodbye.

"And you, Knight?"

Gion looked down at the languid Knight with great interest.

"goodbye."

Knight casually tossed out a sentence.

"Goodbye. Well, if nothing unexpected happens, we should see each other again soon."

Gion said with a smile.

"Huh? What does this mean, Gion-senpai?"

Dol asked with some surprise, "Are you being transferred away from G-14 base?"

"? Professor Zephyr, you haven't told them yet?"

Gion said, "This World Conference is about to begin, and many high-ranking military officers will be escorting the member royal families attending the conference to Mary Geoise."

"In previous years, the royal families of the Bauhinia Kingdom and the Augusta Kingdom were escorted by our G-14 base."

Is the World Conference about to begin?

Great.

The opportunity to leave a hub in Mary Geoise has arrived!

And if I remember correctly, Vivi attended this year's World Conference, as did Wapol from the Drum Kingdom.

The Gluttony Fruit is a great ability.

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