Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

At that moment, Yann suddenly felt like he had "lifted a rock only to drop it on his own foot."

The reason why Aon proposed to Sengoku to establish a "special combat power quota mechanism" was to leave a loophole in the current strict promotion system of the Navy for recruiting Admiral-level combat power such as Fujitora Issho and Green Bull in the future.

"No, old man, my strength is far from meeting the standard for 'special combat power.' You're just kidding," Yann said sternly.

[9. Chapter Nine: The Target is... the Western Sea]

"Oh, right, I seem to have forgotten to tell you..."

Then, Sengoku rummaged through the drawer of his desk, found a document, tossed it to Yaen, and said.

"Your proposed 'special combat power reference mechanism' was later supplemented by Vice Admiral Tsuru's suggestion with an additional case: that combat power requirements can be reduced if one has made meritorious contributions to the Navy."

While listening to Zhan Guo's words, Yan quickly browsed the contents of the "Special Combat Force Quotation Mechanism Regulations" in his hand and was surprised to find what Sengoku had said.

However, Yann saw through it. The reason why Vice Admiral Tsuru suggested adding this part was to use it as a bargaining chip to lure some pirates into becoming spies for the Navy.

'That wretched old man, how could he even think of that… No!'

Suddenly, Yann recalled a few words that Lieutenant General Tsuru and Sengoku had whispered to each other at the training ground, and he understood.

"I see. This must have been Vice Admiral Tsuru's suggestion to the old man. He truly lives up to his reputation as the chief strategist of the Navy Headquarters; he's incredibly adept at utilizing the rules."

After carefully reviewing the document, Yann gritted his teeth and seized upon the last loophole, saying, "I haven't done anything significant for the Navy."

"It's okay, it'll be ready soon."

Upon seeing this, Zhan Guo couldn't help but smile and say something.

"Soon, under the organization of the World Government, the Navy will carry out a major operation. As a free agent, you will participate in it and make a significant contribution."

After a pause, Sengoku looked at Kuzan and asked, "Lieutenant General Kuzan, do you understand what I mean?"

Kuzan nodded and said.

"Shogun, this seems a bit inappropriate, but it's in accordance with naval regulations. And since it's also to strengthen the navy's combat power and maintain peace at sea, I know what to do."

At this moment, Yann wanted to rebel or run away.

However, this was Marineford, and he was sharing an office with Sengoku and Kuzan, two generals of considerable strength.

Even if Yann uses all his trump cards, the chance of escaping Marine Headquarters is less than 20%... no, at most 15%!

In contrast, Yann will have to expose a great deal of his own information to the World Government, including many abilities that are currently difficult to explain.

After weighing the options, Yann looked at Sengoku with deep sorrow and indignation, then fixed his fierce gaze on Sengoku's most beloved pet white goat.

That gaze was as if it were looking at a whole roasted lamb, causing the rather intelligent white goat to instinctively let out a terrified "baa".

"Hey, you little rascal..."

Sengoku panicked and said urgently, "Don't do anything rash! Don't you dare harm my pet!"

"Don't worry, old man. You know me. I've always been the kind of person who repays kindness with kindness and avenges wrongs with revenge," Ya'en replied with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Zhan Guo's heart skipped a beat, and he felt that his white goat was about to say goodbye to him forever.

Sengoku glared at Yaen fiercely, his voice full of warning. "Anyway, you bastard, stay away from my goat, or you'll be sorry."

Immediately, Sengoku waved his hand at Kuzan and said, "Lieutenant General Kuzan, quickly take this brat away for me. I don't want to see him."

"Yes."

Kuzan responded loudly, then walked over to Y'en and said, "Y'en, come with me."

Yann pursed his lips, reluctantly took a step, and followed Kuzan toward the door.

Just then, the voice of the Warring States period suddenly rang out.

“Ya'en!”

"Hmm?" Yaen turned his head, looking at Sengoku with some confusion.

Sengoku suddenly said, "If you witness anything incomprehensible, you can come back and ask me for guidance. I..."

After a pause, Sengoku continued, "It is your father."

Ya'en paused slightly, a slight smile playing on his lips, but he replied nonchalantly, "Tch, old man."

Then, Yann stepped out of the office again, closing the door behind him, and followed Kuzan toward the port of Marineford.

Along the way, Yann frowned, pondering the meaning of Sengoku's last words, and couldn't help but speculate.

"It seems that this naval operation is not simple. It may also involve some dark side that could shake the belief in justice."

"Um, wait a minute..."

"An operation carried out under the organization of the World Government? And what year is it again?"

Suddenly, Yann seemed to realize something and asked Kuzan, who was standing in front of him, "Lieutenant General Kuzan, where is the objective of this operation?"

"What? Are you curious?" Kuzan asked.

"You always need to know which direction your journey is headed, right?" Yann adjusted his glasses and said with a smile.

"That's interesting. I can tell you, it's no problem..."

As Kuzan led Yaen aboard a naval warship that resembled a steel behemoth, he replied, "The target is in the Western Sea."

Upon hearing this, Yann's eyes narrowed slightly, and two words suddenly popped into his mind—"Ohara" and "Buster Call".

So, is the world government planning to completely erase Ohara, the "holy site of archaeology," soon?

Arn felt a little heavy-hearted, but he also understood that he did not yet have the ability to change these things.

Kuzan, his eyes hidden behind sunglasses, watched Y'en's reaction and couldn't help but show a hint of doubt as he asked.

"Ya'en, what's wrong?"

"without……"

Yann's expression quickly returned to normal. He smiled shyly, scratched the back of his head, and said...

"I never imagined that my first mission aboard a warship would take me to the far-off Western Sea..."

After a pause, Yann asked curiously, "I've heard that there are many mafia forces in the West Sea area. I wonder if it's true?"

“That’s true. If you’re curious, Yann, after we complete the mission, I can take you to take down a few mafia organizations. That would be a decent achievement,” Kuzan replied.

“Then I’ll have to trouble Lieutenant General Kuzan,” Yann replied, following Kuzan’s lead.

As Kuzan and Yann boarded the warships, a large number of warships docked at the port gradually began to replenish various supplies before setting sail.

Ten warships, which can be described as "steel behemoths," lined up in a row, almost like a steel wall advancing on the sea.

"It really is the 'Buster Order'..."

Standing on the deck, Yann glanced around and almost had a definite answer in his heart, muttering to himself.

"So, old man, are you worried that after I witness all of this, my heart will waver?"

"Tsk, old man, the reason I agreed to join the Navy was precisely because I didn't want to be your enemy..."

"As for the darkness of the World Government, how could I not know?"

[10. Chapter Ten: The Correct Use of Life Return]

Ya'en was deeply grateful for the kindness shown to him by the Warring States period.

When he first transmigrated to this world, Yann's physique was almost equivalent to that of an infant in this world, making him extremely fragile.

When Sengoku pulled Aon from the sea, Aon, who had been adrift at sea for three days, was in a state of high fever and coma, on the verge of death.

Subsequently, it was Sengoku who pulled Aon back from the brink of death and raised and taught him for more than ten years.

It can be said that Sengoku owes Arn an immeasurable debt of gratitude.

Therefore, it was because of this kindness that even though Yann loathed the dark World Government, he never considered becoming a pirate.

Of course, a lazy personality is also one of the reasons.

However, what Yan had worried about and feared for many years finally happened, and he even unexpectedly became involved in it.

This is also why Yann is concerned about joining the Navy and holding a high position. The closer one gets to the top ranks of the Navy, the more restrictions one will be subject to by the World Government. The more likely one is to be assigned or assisted by the World Government to do things that one does not want to do.

Slaughtering civilians, capturing slaves, protecting the Celestial Dragons, and so on are all things that Yann vehemently opposes.

For a moment, Yann couldn't help but sigh from the bottom of his heart. "This is really unsettling..."

"What's wrong?"

Suddenly, Kuzan materialized into his element beside Yann and asked.

Faced with Kuzan's question, Yann's face quickly lost its color, and he said weakly, "I mean... I... ugh, seasickness... ugh..."

Immediately, Yann ran wildly to the deck railing and unleashed a barrage of attacks at the sea.

This made Kuzan frown slightly, subconsciously swallow, and ask.

"Ya'en, you're seasick?"

"yes……"

Yann sat down weakly, his face pale, and said.

"I have been frail and weak since childhood, so although I aspire to justice and dream of inheriting my father's will to become a glorious naval officer, the circumstances do not allow it..."

After a pause, Yann took a few weak breaths, as if suppressing some uncomfortable feeling, before continuing.

"Now it seems that the best way for me is to take up a civilian job in the Navy. Alas, I am ultimately not good enough."

Kuzan asked, somewhat surprised and puzzled.

"That shouldn't be the case, right? Didn't the Warring States General teach you that once you cultivate your physique to a certain level, especially after learning 'Life Return,' you should be able to control every muscle in your body at will, so it's impossible for you to experience a physiological reaction like seasickness."

With a distressed expression and a tone full of shame, Yann spoke.

"It's too difficult. Apart from the shave, which I have a slight talent for, I've only learned the basics of the Six Styles of the Navy, let alone the advanced technique 'Life Return'."

"This……"

Kuzan was speechless for a moment, and even wondered if Sengoku had made a mistake.

What kind of combat power can someone who gets seasick, seasick, and hasn't even fully mastered the Six Styles of the Navy be considered?

wrong……

Kuzan suddenly recalled the terrifying speed that Yann had suddenly displayed in the office, as well as that unknown special movement technique.