One Piece: Get Stronger by Watching Battles

Vivi looked at the smiling Cobra, then glanced at the two guardian deities of the kingdom who also looked delighted, and asked in confusion:

"Dad, and Jakka and Bell, you all seem very confident that Zhou Ze won't do anything reckless?"

"Hahaha, I do have a lot of confidence in him." Cobra and the two guardians of the kingdom exchanged a glance and laughed.

"Dad, then I'll supervise!"

……

G-2 Fortress Base.

"Lieutenant Colonel Zhou Ze, you don't look well. Is something wrong?" Lieutenant General Gumir asked with concern, looking at Zhou Ze's pale face.

Zhou Ze forced a smile. "It's alright. The sea is too rough. You know, I haven't been in the navy for very long, so I'm not used to it yet."

Lieutenant General Gumir's eyes flickered twice, and he said in a low voice:

"I see. Then Lieutenant Colonel Zhou Ze, please get some rest. I also have some things to take care of, so I won't disturb you any longer."

Zhou Ze felt that the bald lieutenant general was acting strangely today. This place is a slacking-off base, you're kidding me!

"Lieutenant General Gumir, please do as you please." Zhou Ze's lips twitched slightly. "I'll take my leave now."

Gumir watched Zhou Ze leave until Zhou Ze turned into the residential area before quickly returning to his office.

“Brubrubrubru”

"Hmm, it's me!" A lazy voice came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

"General Kuzan, Zhou Ze is back. I've observed him, and he seems to be injured. It looks like he's been in a big fight with someone."

Lieutenant General Gumir's eyes gleamed with a fierce, gossipy fire.

"Understood," Aokiji replied calmly.

"Click," the Den Den Mushi was disconnected.

Lieutenant General Gumir didn't take it seriously. His gossipy soul couldn't be contained any longer. Who had Lieutenant Colonel Zhou Ze fought with and why was he injured when he returned? Even General Aokiji was personally inquiring about this matter!

This is incredible! Big news!

With his mind racing, Lieutenant General Gumir summoned the officers and soldiers of the fortress for a new meeting.

Although the meeting did not reach a conclusion on the issues discussed, the atmosphere at the meeting was very friendly and enthusiastic.

The news of this meeting quickly spread throughout the fortress after its conclusion, and then rapidly reached the Navy Headquarters and other branches.

After a night's rest, Zhou Ze was full of energy. The damage to his meridians and his manic internal energy had recovered, which greatly improved his gloomy mood.

Upon entering the naval mess hall, the previously noisy marines suddenly fell silent. Zhou Ze glanced around, puzzled, and saw that Mike was also there.

When Mike saw Zhou Ze looking at him, he immediately put down his knife and fork, ran over, saluted, and respectfully said, "Lieutenant Colonel Zhou Ze!"

"No need for formalities during mealtimes." Zhou Ze extended his hand to tap the microphone in salute, then asked with a puzzled look:

"What's wrong with them? Why did they suddenly stop talking? Also, I saw a large group of people surrounding you just now, but they all ran away as soon as I arrived?"

Mike chuckled awkwardly, "No, it's nothing. It's just that the officers' canteen is next door, and they rarely come to the base canteen, so everyone was a little surprised."

As Mike spoke, he glanced around at the marines, who then realized what he meant.

"Yes, yes, I didn't expect Lieutenant Colonel Zhou Ze to come here."

Zhou Ze looked at Mike suspiciously, "Is that so? You're not talking about me behind my back, are you?"

Mike immediately shook his head, his face extremely serious. "Impossible, Lieutenant Colonel, I would never slander you!"

Zhou Ze nodded and hummed in agreement before walking toward the restaurant next door.

A marine peeked out and saw Zhou Ze enter the restaurant next door. He then made a gesture to the canteen, which immediately became lively.

"Old Mike, keep going, who exactly is Lieutenant Colonel Zhou Ze's opponent this time?"

"Yes, hurry up and tell us!"

The marines surrounded them again.

Mike said with a proud look, "You have no idea, back on Jaya Island, the whole sky was gloomy..."

"It was a scene of utter upheaval, the sun and moon were obscured, and those thick clouds were only a tiny bit high," Mike said, pointing to the fortress watchtower outside the window.

“Yes, I was the lookout on the ship, and I can testify that that was the case.”

A marine in the crowd suddenly spoke up in agreement.

Mike gave the marine an approving look. "And then, guess what happened?"

"Lieutenant Colonel Zhou Ze used only one move, just one move, and he broke through the dark clouds, restoring clarity to the sky!"

"Hiss!" The marines gasped in shock. "Lieutenant Colonel Zhou Ze's strength is terrifying!"

"Old Mike, you still haven't told us who Lieutenant Colonel Zhou Ze's opponent is?"

Mike's eyes gleamed. "Is this the kind of battle we're supposed to just watch?"

"I didn't see it."

The marines sighed regretfully, and then Mike said quietly, "However, I guess the opponent is at least at the level of a Yonko!"

"The Four Emperors?!"

A gasp erupted from the base's canteen!

Chapter 52 The Seven Warlords of the Sea Meeting (First Update)

"Ah, Lieutenant Colonel Zhou Ze, you've arrived!" Lieutenant General Gumir was overjoyed to see Zhou Ze enter the dining hall. "Come, come, sit here!"

Zhou Ze's face stiffened. What's wrong with this old bald man? He seems a little too enthusiastic!

However, since the other party beckoned to him, Zhou Ze couldn't refuse, so he went over, greeted the officers and soldiers at the table, and then sat down.

The military academy canteen and the base canteen are somewhat different. The base canteen is a buffet, while the military academy canteen serves dishes according to a menu.

After a few rounds of drinks and several dishes, the conversation gradually warmed up.

Lieutenant General Gumir affectionately put his arm around Zhou Ze's shoulder. "Brother Zhou Ze, you went out yesterday to chase pirates, didn't you?"

Gumir's question drew the attention of the officers at the table, who all strained to hear Zhou Ze's answer.

Zhou Ze glanced at the hand on his shoulder and was speechless. Was this old bald lieutenant general drunk? His drinking manners were a bit off.

However, Lieutenant General Gumir was Zhou Ze's superior after all, and he had not informed Zhou Ze of the departure from the port yesterday, which could be considered unauthorized absence from his post.

Thinking about this, Zhou Ze realized that he did need to give Gumir an explanation, so he nodded and said, "Yes."

When Gumir heard Zhou Ze readily admit it, his eyes lit up. He exchanged glances with the officers and asked, "So, are we going to make our move?"

Zhou Ze looked at Gumir with a puzzled expression. "Yes, they had a fight!"

"The opponent must be very strong!" Gumir's tone carried a strange undertone.

Zhou Ze thought for a moment, "Blackbeard, the future Yonko, how could he not be strong?" So he nodded.

Gumir exchanged glances with the officers, looking as if he had known it all along, and his smile widened. "Lieutenant Colonel Zhou Ze, get some rest. When you have time, be sure to give us lots of pointers."

Yes, yes!

The officers echoed this sentiment.

Zhou Ze's doubts deepened; everyone he met today seemed abnormal.

However, he still politely replied, "I dare not presume to offer guidance, I dare not presume to offer guidance."

Lieutenant General Gumir got the information he wanted, was satisfied, and left quickly.

Immediately afterward, the large group of people who had been sitting at the table vanished without a trace.

What's wrong with them?

Zhou Ze pursed his lips.

……

"Lieutenant General Tsuru?"

As soon as Zhou Ze returned to the lounge, Mike brought him a Den Den Mushi (snail phone). When Zhou Ze answered it, he was surprised to find that it was his "Grandma Tsuru" (a nickname for a female internet celebrity).

"You troublesome little rascal, I thought sending you to the branch would make you behave, but you've only been here a short while and you're already causing trouble again?"

Lieutenant General Tsuru chuckled softly, his tone tinged with helplessness.

"I'm innocent, Grandma He! I didn't do anything. There's nothing to do here, so why would I be restless?"

Zhou Ze responded with a wronged expression.

Lieutenant General Tsuru was also somewhat annoyed.

"Still trying to hide it from me? The whole Marine Headquarters is buzzing with the news that you fought a super powerful pirate. Is that true?"

Zhou Ze was stunned. How did the Navy Headquarters know?

"Uh, I did get into a fight, but..."

"That's good. It seems you've become even more unruly in the branch," Lieutenant General Tsuru interrupted him directly, sighing.

"You should come back. Come directly to Mary Geoise. I'll be waiting for you here."

“Mary Geoise?” Zhou Ze was even more puzzled.

"Yes, the Marine Headquarters will be holding a meeting with the Seven Warlords of the Sea in Mary Geoise, and we've already sent someone to inform them..." Vice Admiral Tsuru explained, noticing Zhou Ze's confusion.

Hold the grass!

Zhou Ze's first reaction was not to go.

He recalled that there had indeed been such a meeting, and Blackbeard seemed to have sent people there as well, wanting to take Crocodile's position.

But that's not important. The key thing is that Zhou Ze remembers that "Hawkeye" Mihawk was also present.

Zhou Ze has no desire to meet Hawkeye right now.

"Can I not go? Grandma He, I've only been at G-2 base for two days," Zhou Ze asked timidly.

"You know you've only been there for two days?"

Before Vice Admiral Tsuru could speak, Sengoku's voice came through the Den Den Mushi, shouting, "Get back here now!"