Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

'Even if the war is over, the truly arduous road is just beginning...'

Yamato, witnessing the ruins of the Flower Capital before him, silently vowed, 'No matter what, I will, I will, I will ensure that Wano Country achieves true peace and freedom!!!'

'If no one will truly protect Wano Country, then I, who inherited the name of Kozuki Oden, will take on that responsibility!'

Ultimately, after negotiations between Vice Admiral Tsuru and Dragon, the Kuri region was tacitly agreed to be the naval base, the Hakumai region fell into Corazon's hands, and the northern Himeko and Suzugo regions were controlled by the Revolutionary Army.

As for the Udon and Hana no Miya areas, which were completely reduced to ruins in this war, the Navy and the Revolutionary Army quietly designated them as war buffer zones and areas inhabited by outlaws.

However, given Aon's understanding of Yamato, she will probably become the leader of these two regions and then try to find a way to bring peace to Wano Country.

"Cough cough, it's finally over..."

As the Navy and the Revolutionary Army slowly retreated, Aon, back at the Navy camp, coughed up blood again, looking like he was finally about to collapse. He slumped into Gion's arms and said weakly.

"The severity of my injuries must be kept secret, otherwise the Revolutionary Army might have some ulterior motives."

[Chapter 560. Your Home is Gone]

"Lieutenant General Yann, your injuries..." Gion asked with a hint of heartache in her eyes.

"It's nothing, it's just that that bastard Dragon's punch severely injured all my internal organs. Even if I master 'Life Return,' I'll probably need to recuperate for a long time," Yann replied weakly.

The implication is that Yann intends to use this as an excuse to leave Wano Country and return to Marineford to recuperate while continuing his leisurely fishing routine.

Given the current situation, in order to limit the Revolutionary Army and expand the Navy's deterrent power in the New World waters, there is a high probability that a new Navy branch will be established in Wano Country.

So as long as Yann escapes quickly, he doesn't need to worry about being left behind. The one who will likely suffer is Vice Admiral Garp, who is on his way here.

The thought that he would most likely have no chance of meeting Lieutenant General Garp again in Marineford made Yann so sad that he ate heartily, turning his grief and anger into a hearty meal.

Hearing Arn's weak and feeble words, the vice admirals present couldn't help but look at him with a hint of admiration.

Severe internal organ damage? What does that even mean?

Even for a sea where everyone is a monster in terms of physique, severe internal organ damage is an extremely serious injury that could be fatal at any moment.

It turns out that Lieutenant General Yann's injuries were so severe that it's no wonder he kept coughing up blood on the battlefield.

Even so, Lieutenant General Yann never showed the slightest sign of retreat on the battlefield. Perhaps Lieutenant General Yann was already prepared to fight to the death.

Unyielding spirit, a model of the navy, a man of iron will...

In an instant, a series of comments silently surfaced in the minds of the vice admirals. Many vice admirals who had previously been dissatisfied with Yann's idle and fishing-obsessed lifestyle felt even more ashamed.

This man named Terfim Yarn may simply not care about so-called power and fame, and has chosen to silently protect the Navy and justice. That is why he goes out to sea to fish every day as the first line of defense for Marineford.

Only after experiencing a life-or-death war like this has this man fully demonstrated his awareness and sense of justice.

"Lieutenant General Yann, once you've recovered from your injuries, let's go fishing together sometime," Lieutenant General Fire Mountain said with a smile on his rather rugged face.

Let's spar sometime.

"Take good care of yourself, Lieutenant General Yann."

"Lieutenant General Yann, if I have the chance, I will definitely help you get revenge on that bastard Corazon who ambushed you."

"You don't need to worry about military matters for now; we'll handle it."

……

Immediately after Vice Admiral Fire Mountain spoke first, the other vice admirals also expressed their goodwill towards Yann.

???

Ya'en.

Completely baffled by the 180-degree change in the attitudes of these vice admirals towards him, Yann instinctively offered a polite remark.

"Well... then I'll have to trouble you all."

The other lieutenant generals responded in succession.

"Enough with the talk, Lieutenant General Yann, you should go and rest now..."

"The army doctor, where is the army doctor?"

"Don't just stand there, Gion, quickly help Lieutenant General Yan down to rest and have the army doctor treat him immediately."

“That’s right, let Lieutenant General Yann stay in my room for now.”

Before Yann could say anything more, he was helped away by Gion amidst the repeated suggestions from the vice admiral.

Then, Yann heard from afar that Vice Admiral Tsuru and the other vice admirals were assigning various busy and arduous tasks.

The war has indeed temporarily ended, but after nearly three days of fighting, the navy still has a lot of follow-up matters to handle, especially setting up a defensive line centered on Kuri to prevent a surprise attack by the revolutionary army.

It is foreseeable that for the next week or so, these vice admirals will have to deal with a lot of military affairs while dragging their injured and tired bodies to stabilize the navy in the Kuri area until Vice Admiral Garp and the rest of the navy arrive to provide support.

Thinking about this, Aon, who was eventually helped back to her room by Gion to recuperate, couldn't help but feel a little guilty and uneasy about being lazy.

However, Yann is currently in a state of serious injury as a naval officer, and it is indeed not suitable for him to get up and work busily. So he can only lie idly in his room in Gion.

"Speaking of which, it seems like my birthday is coming up again soon, right? By then I'll probably be back in Marineford..."

"Once his birthday is over, he'll be thirty-one. I think I heard Dragon say that Luffy is already around twelve years old, which means it'll be another five years before Luffy sets sail?"

"Luffy... he might become a problem..."

If Luffy weren't Dragon's son, then given Yann's personality, he would definitely choose to completely control Luffy right now.

What era's trendsetters, the protagonists of the sea?

The "Two-Hit Kill" of the Zanpakuto, Suzumebachi, will annihilate the soul directly, and then the "Ryujin Jakka" will burn the corpse again, ensuring that Luffy will not leave any trace of himself.

Just as Aon was considering how to deal with Luffy, a troublesome character, there was a knock on the sliding door typical of Wano Country, and then Vice Admiral Tsuru walked in with Gion.

"Lieutenant General Yann, how are you feeling?" Lieutenant General Tsuru asked.

"The military doctor examined me and prescribed medication. As long as I don't engage in strenuous exercise, my life won't be in danger," Yann replied with a nonchalant smile.

"That's good……"

Immediately, Lieutenant General Tsuru's face showed a look of great hesitation.

Seeing this, Yann asked in confusion, "Hmm? Did something happen?"

The situation in Wano Country should have been completely stable by now, with the Revolutionary Army and the Navy in opposition, and Corazon and Yamato acting as destabilizing forces.

The next phase in Wano Country will likely involve small-scale, ongoing conflicts between the Revolutionary Army and the Navy, as well as competition for Seastone resources. However, this should ensure that the people of Wano Country can live peacefully with resources from all sides, while also quickly adapting to changes in the outer sea. There shouldn't be any further unexpected events.

Lieutenant General Tsuru sighed deeply and said, "If you were recuperating, these things shouldn't have affected you, but it wouldn't have been right to keep it from you..."

"Please speak." Upon hearing this, Yann inexplicably felt a sense of unease.

Immediately, Vice Admiral Tsuru slowly said, "Sora and Hikari have disappeared."

???

Ya'en.

In an instant, everything went black before Yaen's eyes.

Could this be... karma?!

I just raided Kaido's house in Wano Country, and now my son and daughter are gone?!

[Chapter 561. The Rare Submarine]

At this moment, Yann's face was showing a faint greenish tinge.

Arn placed Sora and Hikari in Marineford to grow up, partly because he wanted them to have more contact with peers instead of being confined to a deserted island with only animals for company, and partly because he understood that Marineford was a relatively safe place.

“Lieutenant General Yan, Sengoku is also deeply remorseful and saddened by this matter, and he is doing everything in his power to find Sora and Hikari. You don’t need to worry too much anymore,” Lieutenant General Tsuru said reassuringly.

Yaen's expression twitched slightly, and he asked with difficulty, "What... happened?"

Then, Vice Admiral Tsuru briefly summarized the entire process of Sora and Hikari's disappearance, which he knew clearly, and then began to speak.

"At present, there are only two possibilities: either some spy lurking in Marineford secretly stole Kong and Ying."

Upon hearing this, Yann's eyes narrowed slightly, and he subconsciously thought of the World Government.

Aside from the Navy itself, only the World Government and the Revolutionary Army possess the ability to abduct people within Marineford.

So... a world government?!

A cold glint flashed in Ya'en's eyes, and a series of extremely dangerous thoughts immediately sprang to mind.

Now, Yan's spiritual pressure has increased to the level of "thirty-three carts". Even though he still cannot fully master the Bankai of "Zanpakuto: Ryujin Jakka", he should still be able to swing it once or twice.

This is also one of Yann's biggest trump cards at present.

However, Yann quickly calmed down and retorted.

"However, Ying's combat strength is comparable to most naval admirals. It's highly unlikely that they could have secretly kidnapped Kong and Ying without making a sound or leaving any trace of the battle..."

There's another point that Yann didn't mention: while it's true that Sora's physique is relatively weak, she also possesses Conqueror's Haki.

If they were to encounter real danger, either Sora or Sakura could unleash their Conqueror's Haki and completely alarm the entire Marineford.

Upon hearing this, Lieutenant General Tsuru nodded in agreement and then spoke.

"Indeed, so I also think it's more likely that Sora and Hikari secretly left Marineford by some unknown method..."

After a pause, Lieutenant General Tsuru continued.

"According to the account of the Warring States Marshal, when Sora and Hikari learned about your shipwreck, they were so excited that they might have decided to go out to sea to find you."

Upon hearing this, Yann's eyes froze, and he instantly realized something.

That idiot Sora, could he have secretly activated the backup plan he left in the courtyard?

If that's the case...

Yaen's lips twitched slightly, and he felt a little unwell.

You see, that place was one of the legacies he had prepared for Sora and Hotaru, in order to prevent a repeat of Robin's childhood experience of helplessly wandering the sea to survive.

There are some of the research results from the laboratories that YAN has invested in over the years. The most important of these are the amphibious submarine built in imitation of the Hades behemoth and the Ark Maxim, the rather "harmless" exoskeleton prosthetics, and the bloodline factor drug that can promote human evolution...

Seeing Yann's dazed expression, Lieutenant General Tsuru called out repeatedly, "Yann? Yann?"

"that……"

Ya'en raised his head, staring blankly at Lieutenant General Tsuru, and said weakly, "Can I have some peace and quiet first?"

Lieutenant General Tsuru opened his mouth, wanting to say something comforting, but swallowed it back.