One Piece: Ascending the Divine Path

Departing for the East China Sea, Gilder Tezzolo

"so,"

The newly appointed Rear Admiral Knight sat listlessly on the ship's railing, his eyelids drooping, and asked weakly, "Where do you want me to go?"

"East China Sea."

Zefa stood beside him, not looking at him, gazing at the boundless sea. "That's the most peaceful sea in the world, and it also has the largest number of member states in the world."

"What headquarters means is that with your capabilities, escorting several member states at once is no problem at all."

"The East China Sea?"

Knight's eyelids lifted slightly.

The sea where everything began.

There really weren't any rare treasures in that sea area.

The only truly crucial element is probably Luffy and his initial crew.

But Zoro and Sanji, who have the most potential, are only thirteen years old, and they are not old enough to be recruited into the Navy.

"By the way,"

Zeff turned around and said, "Go and bring Garp back. The World Conference is starting, and he can't continue his vacation."

Has Garp gone back to his hometown again?

How long does that old man take vacation each year?

How can justice be served like this?

Why can't we learn from Professor Zefa? He works almost year-round.

"All right."

Nat nodded.

Treat it as a trip.

Since we're going to pick up Garp, it wouldn't be bad to stop by Luffy on the way.

"Um."

Zephyr nodded. "After that, head straight to Red Harbor. Headquarters has already prepared a ship for you."

"So eager?"

Knight raised an eyebrow.

There are still two or three months until the World Conference officially opens, right?

"Do you think a round trip is quick?"

"Do you think you can successfully bring the royal families of the constituent republics back to Mary Geoise in less than two months?" Zephat asked.

It really is.

Ultimately, the speed of sailing warships was still too slow, and the member states were scattered all over the world, not close to Mary Geoise.

Especially in the member states of the four seas, on the return trip, they still have to cross the Reverse Mountain and honestly take the Paradise Route. After all, they can't take the royal family across the Calm Belt to see the Sea Kings baring their teeth, can they?

"Understood."

Knight nodded slightly.

So, the next target is the East China Sea.

"The East China Sea?"

Binz immediately chimed in, "I haven't been to the Four Seas yet! Toro and Franky were assigned to Loguetown in the East Blue. I can visit them while I'm there. Hehe, they say the East Blue is the most peaceful sea. I really envy them, living such a peaceful life, unlike us, who have to fight with pirates from the New World every few days!"

Seeing the smug smile on this guy's face, Knight's lips twitched. "Understood. I'll apply to Professor Zephyr right away to transfer you to Loguetown."

"Hey! Just kidding, I was just kidding!"

Binz's expression immediately changed, and he said irritably, "You're playing dumb at a time like this!"

"How boring Binz is."

Ian shook his head. "Everyone has their duty. Tolo and Frank are also working hard in their positions and making their contributions to the peace of the East China Sea."

"Knight isn't even thinking of showing off to them, so what are you so smug about?"

Binz's lips twitched slightly.

No, Ain, are you lying through your teeth?

Knight showed up without even trying to brag.

And do you have some kind of problem with me? You seem to be quite aggressive.

In any case, we must now head towards the East China Sea.

While the naval guerrillas were advancing towards the front of the New World, in a certain sea area of ​​the New World...

This is a small island with a bustling town. The town is lined with all kinds of shops, and the harbor outside the town is full of various ships.

There were pirate ships, merchant ships, and even several vessels flying the flags of several member states.

People from all walks of life gather here.

The vast majority of people had only one final destination: that rather impressive building located in the center of the town.

Ten stories high, it is a rare sight in Qinghai.

The base features six marble columns with smooth surfaces and simple capitals, supporting the brick and stone eaves above.

A wide glass door is installed between the pillars. The door is tall and open, with a brass frame. The glass is clear and reflects the shadows of people in front of it.

A plaque hangs on one side of the main entrance, with the words "Tezzolo Bank" written on it.

Even though it was already night, the bank was still doing brisk business.

On the top floor of this impressive building, in a spacious office of over 100 square meters, a tall man stood by the glass curtain wall, swirling a glass of red wine in his hand and a cigar in his mouth.

He was dressed in a flashy pink suit, his green hair was slicked back, all ten of his fingers were covered in gold rings, and his ears were adorned with gold studs and clip-on earrings—he was dressed like a nouveau riche.

"Lord Tezolo!"

An excited female voice came from behind, "Loans and deposits have both increased compared to yesterday! Our reputation has been completely established!"

A very tall, red-haired woman strode closer, her high heels, several centimeters long, making a crisp sound as they collided with the gleaming floor.

"At this rate, it won't be long before they surpass Feld's loan sharking companies!"

"Isn't this just common sense?"

The green-haired man turned around, a pair of star-shaped sunglasses perched on his nose, a cigar dangling from his lips, and a haughty smile playing on his lips. "Loan sharks? In the end, they're just something that can't be brought to the table."

"That guy, Feld, doesn't know how to make money, let alone how to spend it," Gilder Tezzolo said with a sneer. "Let me teach him how lending and investing work!"

"Of course, Lord Tesoro!"

The red-haired woman, Bakara, looked at the man before her with adoration. "You are the one who will become the king of the world!"

"King of the World?"

Tesoro smirked, then burst into laughter. "That's right! Bakara! I will be the world king who shakes the world with money and ultimately dominates it all!"

By then, I'll be able to get revenge for you, Stella!

Gilder Tezzolo is thirty-three years old.

He loves music and gold, and dreams of becoming the world's number one superstar and, ultimately, the world's king who will rule the world!

A very courageous young man.

"However, Lord Tesoro,"

Secretary Bakara frowned slightly. "Won't Feld be driven to desperation?"

"What kind of trouble can he possibly cause?"

Tezzolo sneered, "Underworld tycoons? Ha, the weak are the weak. Besides wealth, violence is also an indispensable part of their lives."

Feld may be richer than he is now, but that old man has no power to do anything to him.

"But Lord Tesoro,"

Baccarat continued, "It's said that Feld and that Big Mom are very close friends. Could he be using Charlotte's family's influence..."

strength----"

Even though he had great faith in Lord Tesoro's power, that was still Big Mom, one of the most powerful pirates in the world!

"Do pirates even have any sense of honor?"

Tesoro scoffed, "Even a monster like Big Mom can be swayed by profit. If we can bring her greater benefits, she will abandon Feld and become our friend."

"I see."

Baccarat looked at Tezzolo with adoration.

As expected of Lord Tesoro, his strategies are truly brilliant. Bakala suddenly widened her eyes.

"Lord Tesoro!"

"What's wrong, Bakala?"

Tesoro was puzzled. What was wrong with his most capable subordinate?

"Behind you! Lord Tesoro, behind you!"

Bakara practically screamed as she spoke.

later?

Tezzolo suddenly turned around, and then his heart skipped a beat.

Outside the glass curtain wall, a figure floated silently, flapping its wings.

"You bastard!" Tesoro was so shocked that he involuntarily took a few steps back, his pupils contracting.

But he immediately recognized the person's identity.

Brown skin, white hair, black wings, and flames burning fiercely behind his head!

"Valdo's people? Those Lunarians?"

Outside the glass curtain wall, Luna, who had come from afar, carefully examined Tesoro. The woman, who was usually expressionless, nodded almost imperceptibly.

You didn't pick the wrong person.

She raised her hand and shattered the glass, then flapped her wings and flew into the spacious office.

"Hey, hey, hey, what does this mean?"

After a brief moment of shock and panic, anger began to rise from the depths of Tesoro's heart. Even if you are one of Waldo's men, there is no reason to barge into his territory like this.

"Why did Waldo send you here? Don't you owe me an explanation?"

"Gilde Tezzolo,"

Luna calmly looked at the furious Tesoro. "Feld said you were getting in his way, so my master sent me to deal with this."

"What?"

Tesoro barely suppressed his anger, and he asked incredulously, "Feld?"

Is Feld still in contact with Waldo's group?

So they asked Waldo for help?

That being the case!

"How much money did Feld give you?"

Tezzolo sneered, "I can help you earn double."

Those who can be persuaded by Feld are, in the end, nothing more than slaves controlled by money!

However, Luna seemed not to have heard Tesoro at all, and calmly said, "Gild Tesoro, my master says that you are a very valuable man."

"So, like Feld, you are qualified to serve him, and you should be grateful for it."

"What?"

Tesoro frowned immediately.

Is Feld one of Waldo's men?

Such a thing actually happened?

Isn't that guy Charlotte Linlin's friend? Even if he's threatened by Waldo, he could easily ask Charlotte Linlin for help.

Everyone on the high seas knows that the Charlotte family and Waldo's gang are sworn enemies, so Charlotte Linlin would never refuse him!

What exactly is going on?

Tezzolo found it somewhat difficult to understand.

But no matter how hard it was to understand, Tesoro knew that there was only one thing he needed to do now.

"Do you think I'm some kind of trash like Feld?"

Tezzolo threw down his wine glass, his left hand lightly rubbing the ring on his right index finger. "I'll only say this once: get out of my territory."

"Otherwise, I'll make you suffer a terrible death!"

Luna didn't even lift her eyelids, but her gaze towards Tesoro held a slightly enigmatic meaning. "How pathetic. You actually thought you had a choice?"

"In that case, let me tell you that the master's orders are absolute."

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