After retiring from the Navy, I became a doting husband.

Tiehu roared as if he had been struck by a great blow: "You didn't use any moves at all, you just used the real fist of the Iron Fist, but the strange thing is that you almost crippled me with the Iron Fist! It's unbelievable."

"Did you receive direct instruction from Vice Admiral Garp?"

Martin said with a bitter face, "Actually, my boxing style is not the real Iron Fist, but the Vajra Fist that I created myself."

"What? Vajra Fist?"

Tiehu was dumbfounded. As a martial artist, he had naturally heard of Iron Fist, but what the hell was Vajra Fist?

That's fucking invincible fist!

I'll even get the Buddha's palm.

This kid doesn't want to tell the truth?

Tie Hu gave Martin a cold look, but his eyes, fixed on Martin, grew brighter and brighter.

"Ahem, newcomer, would you be willing to join my ranks?" He asked directly after catching his breath.

Before Martin could speak, Old Bai interjected, "Iron Tiger, he was just testing his strength. Besides, with such high strength, why would he choose to join your ranks?"

"Huh? Cough cough... I forgot, ahahaha." Tie Hu scratched his bald head sheepishly.

"Tetsu, you need to rest immediately. Leave this to me," Momotaro said softly.

"Alright, since you're here to test, then we'll be colleagues from now on."

Tie Hu also felt that his injuries couldn't be delayed, and his chest seemed to be boiling with old blood, so he immediately waved his hand and left.

Martin had no chance to speak and watched as a group of people helped Iron Tiger leave.

Those who remained around him secretly sized him up as if he were a monster, but dared not look him in the eye.

Martin was relieved that he hadn't killed Comrade Tie Hu. Otherwise, killing a public servant who served the people, even if unintentional, would have been enough to make him suffer a lot and he would have been in deep trouble.

"Ahem, Tina, we're taking Mr. Martin to see Marshal Sengoku." Old Bai dismissed Tina, who was listening intently. The young girl wasn't high enough to hear what was to come.

Old Man White and Momousagi led Martin away from the White House and headed towards where Marshal Sengoku was.

Momousagi appeared to be tall and slender with a full bust, a pretty face, an oval face, long, narrow eyes, a high nose bridge, and long, flowing hair. She was wearing a white, tight-fitting uniform that perfectly accentuated her curvaceous figure.

Absolutely stunning beauties in uniform!

I heard that this man was pursued by a lieutenant general more than a hundred times.

So what if someone with that kind of looks is pursued by one person or another? It wouldn't be surprising if someone pursued her thousands or tens of thousands of times.

It's quite a coincidence that we've run into a young Momousagi at Marine Headquarters!

"Martin, your strength is indeed extraordinary, we've all seen it. Where did you come from? How come we've never heard of you before?"

Momousagi asked sweetly, "You look familiar... Haven't we met somewhere before?"

Martin smiled, putting on a great performance: "Perhaps we've met before. I used to be a naval warrant officer in the East China Sea, but I'm sure this is the first time I've seen such a beautiful woman as Momousagi-nee. If I had met you, I would never forget you."

"Oh, you're so sweet-talking." Momousagi blushed.

Old Bai grunted and interjected, "Martin, there are actually many benefits to joining our Navy Headquarters. The treatment here is excellent, and we treat even World Government officials with great respect. Moreover, the treatment in our Navy is better than that of soldiers on the mainland."

“Yes, Mr. Martin.” Momousagi smiled.

He chatted and laughed with the two of them all the way, occasionally teasing Momousagi.

Momousagi was truly generous; she accepted Martin's teasing without hesitation and handled it with grace and poise.

She has a mature, sophisticated style and is very experienced in dealing with men's advances.

No wonder, with her looks, she must have attracted countless suitors. It's not easy to win over a character like that.

However, women generally like strong men, and only strong men earn women's respect.

I'll let Peach Rabbit Girl experience what real masculinity is another day.

Speaking of which, Momousagi's legs are really long, even longer than Robin's. I really want to put all sorts of stockings on those legs.

We arrived at the Marshal's reception hall.

He saw Sengoku, Garp, and Zephyr all waiting for him there.

"Please have a seat, Mr. Bai."

The Warring States Marshal, however, spoke first to Elder Bai: "You should have met this person who is our candidate by now."

Bai Lao nodded and sat down in the chair next to Zhan Guo, calm and composed, like a superior: "I have seen him, and he is indeed extraordinary, completely exceeding my expectations."

Martin raised an eyebrow. He had already sensed that this old naval man in white was extraordinary, and now he was certain of his identity: "You must be a Celestial Dragon, no wonder you're dressed in white."

Mr. Bai nodded.

Zephyr introduced, "This is Shirotsuki, the director of the Celestial Dragons in the Navy, whose status is second only to the Five Elders."

Martin wasn't surprised by Whitebeard's Celestial Dragon identity. He turned to Sengoku, who was standing next to Garp, and said, "You must be Fleet Admiral Sengoku."

"That's right, that's me. Welcome to Naval Headquarters!"

Sengoku nodded, took the report Momousagi handed him, glanced at it, then looked up, his pupils constricting as he scrutinized Martin: "You just defeated Lieutenant General Iron Tiger with your bare hands?"

Martin nodded: "By luck."

"This is no fluke. I personally instructed Tiehu once, and his physical skills are already quite good in the Navy."

Karp then looked at Martin and said, "Kid, you've been hiding a lot of talent. I thought you were just a cook... You've really surprised me."

"Not only are your physical skills extremely high, but your swordsmanship is also at the level of a great swordsman. You are exactly what our navy needs."

At this moment, Zhan Guo said in a deep voice:

"You defeated two of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and also captured three great pirates. This is a great achievement, enough to offset some of your crimes."

Momousagi's face immediately showed surprise: "You...you defeated two Shichibukai."

She had heard of Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and the news of Hawkeye Mihawk being defeated, but the specific information was blocked, and she, as a commodore, did not know it.

I never expected it to be this man in front of me.

So, he's not just a master of physical combat, but also a swordsman?

Yes, there were three knives on his back.

Momousagi was not only shocked, but also intrigued.

Because she is also a swordswoman.

“Martin, our Navy Headquarters is already aware of your situation. I, Zeffa, Garp, and Old White have all discussed your problem.”

"As long as you can return to the Navy, I will talk to the Celestial Dragons about your wife's situation and help you make proper arrangements."

“Your wife can even have the bounty wiped out.”

Martin nodded: "I could consider it, but I'm a person who loves freedom by nature and doesn't need any real military rank, just a title will do."

It's good to have a big tree to lean on, and everyone knows the saying "it's good to have a big tree to lean on." Since he came to the Navy Headquarters, he planned to find a big tree to lean on.

I just want to curry favor with someone powerful; I don't want to take any responsibility.

That's right, I just want to be that kind of irresponsible lazy bum.

"Martin, I'm considering nominating you for the rank of Vice Admiral. What do you think?"

Sengoku seemed not to hear him: "Once you become a vice admiral, Vice Admiral Garp and I will take care of your wife's affairs. No one will touch you or your wife, as long as you obey the Navy's orders."

Bai Lao remained silent, clearly tacitly approving of the Warring States period's remarks.

Martin, true to his rebellious nature, uttered two words: "No!"

Everyone was surprised by Martin's decision.

Martin calmly replied, "My strength has already surpassed that of an ordinary Shichibukai. Giving me the rank of Vice Admiral would be too meaningless. If possible, I have two suggestions."

"Either let me be a figurehead general, or let me go out and make my own way in the world. You have to choose one."

Warring States Period: ...

Garp: ...

Zephyr: ...

Bai Yuesheng: ...

Momousagi: (OωO?)!

A figurehead general?

Is this guy crazy?

Chapter 121 Mr. Ding VS. Peach Rabbit

Martin is certainly not crazy.

This is his way of negotiating prices, and also his way of refusing.

Commonly known as "a lion's mouth" (meaning something is very large and demanding).

The navy can use its own resources if it wants, but it will have to pay a certain price; otherwise, who will help it?

To protect his wife, he had to earn some kind of title. What was a vice admiral? He was just a second-line naval force. An admiral's title was much more intimidating.

Even the Celestial Dragons have to give the Navy Admirals some respect.

"There are only three positions for generals. If you want to obtain the rank of general, you must challenge for the rank of general."

The Warring States period offered a reminder.

"No, I only need to hold the title. I will not fully obey the Navy's orders, nor will I fulfill all the duties of an admiral."

Martin said, "I can only achieve something like the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

Sengoku shook his head: "There is no such military rank!"

Garp was picking his nose, and Zephyr looked quite embarrassed.

Martin: "Then let's create a military position. It's all up to us."

Sengoku was speechless. This kid clearly wanted the navy to give him special treatment and a special title, a title whose deterrent power was no less than that of an admiral.

He looked towards Bai Yuesheng, only to find the old man dozing off, seemingly oblivious to everything.