Transmigrating into One Piece: The Peerless King

Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Allure of That Kick

"Wow……"

Feeling the violent shaking of his internal organs, Zhao Hai couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.

"You broke your promise..."

Zhao Hai stared fiercely at the Sicilian Major General, speaking slowly and deliberately, but before he could utter the word "use," he collapsed unwillingly.

"The Major General of Sicily is indeed impressive!"

"The reason the fight has lasted so long must be because the Sicilian Major General wanted to give this young upstart some pointers!"

"That's right! That must be it!"

"..."

The surrounding sailors, seeing Zhao Hai lying motionless on the ground, offered their own "insights."

Rear Admiral Sicily, listening to the surrounding navy's comments, breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself, "At least I've saved face this time..."

"Otherwise, if these brats find out that I'm not as strong as a kid when we're evenly matched, how will I, the Sicilian, ever show my face in the Marine Headquarters!"

But a voice that suddenly rang out from among the naval soldiers made Rear Admiral Sicily so calm and composed, and could even be described as embarrassed.

A sharp-eyed naval soldier noticed the Sicilian Rear Admiral's bruised and battered face and looked puzzled.

He couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation: "How come the Sicilian Major General has so many injuries on his face, while this defeated kid only has a fist mark on his chest?"

Hearing the naval soldier's soft exclamation, the other sailors glanced at Zhao Hai lying on the ground, then scanned the Sicilian Rear Admiral's entire body, secretly comparing themselves to him.

Seeing the strange looks from the surrounding naval soldiers, Rear Admiral Sicily finally couldn't hold back and shouted, "What are you doing all day? Get back to work!"

With a roar from the Sicilian Rear Admiral, the surrounding navy scattered like birds.

At this moment, Major General Sicily was left alone in the empty dining hall.

silence.

Silence!

At that moment, the Sicilian Major General could clearly hear his heart beating noticeably faster.

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It was another early morning, and before the other naval personnel on the ship had made any move, Zhao Hai got up early by himself.

He had learned from the surrounding navy last night that they would arrive at their destination this morning—Marineford, the naval headquarters.

Ten days ago, Zhao Hai's duel with the Sicilian Rear Admiral had earned the deep respect of these passionate naval men.

Therefore, they no longer harbored hostility towards Zhao Hai, the boy they originally thought was a "Muggle" who had made them go through all that trouble and delayed their return home.

"It's been almost two months since I arrived in the world of One Piece. This world is both exciting and dangerous. In the end, it's a world where strength really matters!"

Zhao Hai came to the deck and looked at the island that was getting closer and closer in the distance, feeling a surge of emotions.

Gradually, the thick fog dissipated, and the island of Marineford began to reveal just the tip of the iceberg.

Looking at the bustling port scene around me, it really does feel like the Shanghai docks of the last century that you see on TV.

As time passed and the warships arrived at the port, Zhao Hai saw the magnificent and imposing naval headquarters fortress located at the very center of the entire island, seemingly piercing the sky.

A seagull carrying scales on its back represents the naval symbol of absolute justice, along with the two huge letters "Navy".

Zhao Hai knew at a glance that it was the most powerful force in the entire pirate world, the absolute military force of the World Government—the Marine Headquarters.

Not only are the three admirals Kizaru, Akainu, and Aokiji there to intimidate, but there are also top-tier fighters like Sengoku the Buddha, Kong the Steel Bone, and Garp, making it no exaggeration to say that the Navy is the most powerful force in the pirate world.

Looking at the magnificent buildings, the huge military fortress, the large town, and the countless heavy cannons and numerous naval warships anchored in the surrounding waters, Zhao Hai was captivated, mesmerized by the awe-inspiring and grand scene.

It's said that men get obsessed with things like sports cars. Zhao Hai used to scoff at this, but now, looking at the naval warships around him, he couldn't wait to own one and sail it into the vast, free ocean to roam freely.

"Hey kid, what do you think? Not bad at Marine Headquarters, huh?"

The Sicilian Major General, who was standing next to Zhao Hai at some point, suddenly spoke, which startled Zhao Hai.

"Sicily, you dishonest bastard, how dare you cheat and seriously injure me, making me lie in bed for a whole day, a whole day!"

Once Zhao Hai realized what was happening, he couldn't help but complain to the Sicilian Major General.

Zhao Hai would never forget this guy. If it weren't for his untrustworthiness, he might have become a legendary figure on this warship.

To defeat a rear admiral from the Navy Headquarters at such a young age is an absolutely sensational event, and it's not impossible that it will be recorded in history.

However, it was Sicily's untrustworthiness that delayed Zhao Hai's journey to becoming a legend, so Zhao Hai was very unhappy with Sicily.

Although this guy later subtly expressed a little bit of his intentions to Zhao Hai, how could Zhao Hai be bribed? He simply asked the Major General of Sicily for 100 million Berries as hush money.

"Kid, don't try to act all innocent after getting the benefit!"

Major General Sicily was very unhappy when he heard Zhao Hai's words. He had paid a full 100 million Berries, and the thought of it still made him wince.

"Hehe... We're almost at Marine Headquarters. I hope you'll take good care of me in the future!"

Zhao Hai, who believed that forming cliques was the only way to gain a foothold, did not refute Major General Sicily, but instead echoed him with a friendly expression.

Over the past few months, Zhao Hai has roughly figured out Sicily's character: he is generous, but he is also prone to being petty and calculating over small things.

Even something as trivial as Garp asking him to pick up Zhao Hai was enough for this guy to mobilize the entire navy of the warship to retaliate against Zhao Hai. You can imagine how petty this guy is.

So Zhao Hai, remembering that he had gotten 100 million Berries from the Sicilian Major General, stopped arguing with him.

"Rear Admiral Sicily, this is my first time at the Naval Headquarters. I don't know how to report for duty. I would appreciate it if you could give me some pointers."

Zhao Hai, also adhering to the principle that since he was unfamiliar with the place, it was better to have more friends and more options, looked at the Major General of Sicily with great humility.

The Sicilian Major General did not speak immediately, but just stood there, as if he had not heard Zhao Hai's question at all.

Just as Zhao Hai was about to ask again, Major General Sicily made a move.

He moved with lightning speed, delivering a powerful whirlwind kick to Zhao Hai.

"what……"

Then, a mournful scream echoed throughout the entire harbor of the naval headquarters.

"Pfft... Sizzle..."

Then, Zhao Hai was kicked by the Sicilian Major General's whirlwind kick to the port opposite the ship, where he was slammed to the ground.

"overtake!"

"Ouch!"

Zhao Hai got up from the ground, rubbed his sore bottom, and quickly stood up, staring intently at the ship that was in Sicily.

Looking at the smug-looking Sicilian on the deck, Zhao Hai thought resentfully, "That Sicilian guy must be holding a grudge because I took 100 million Berries from him. He's such a stingy person. I'll definitely beat this despicable guy to a pulp in the future."

Having relieved the pain in his buttocks, Zhao Hai began to look around the town where the naval headquarters was located.

Besides naval military buildings, there are all sorts of high-rise buildings here. Although it is early morning, the streets of the town are already filled with people of all ages.

Moreover, as expected of the location of the Navy Headquarters, this place has a very developed economy. It not only has a port with a huge volume of cargo, but also hotels, clinics, clothing stores, and other businesses that compete for attention.

Zhao Hai was also wandering aimlessly through the bustling town, looking around here and there.

Zhao Hai found all of this quite novel, feeling as if he were in a scene depicted in a European fairy tale from the last century.

One after another, elegant gentlemen and ladies dressed in Western-style dresses, and various Western-style carriages that could only be seen in the last century, but also a very small number of cars passed by.

"Gu... gu..."

Hearing his stomach protesting, Zhao Hai temporarily withdrew his admiring gaze: "Sigh! I'm in a completely unfamiliar place now. Luckily, I always carry my money with me. Otherwise, if that Sicilian guy kicked me off the island, I wouldn't even be able to feed myself. That wretched guy."

The more Zhao Hai thought about it, the angrier he became. He had already made arrangements with several naval soldiers on the ship, who had agreed to take him to the reporting office after he disembarked. But now, thanks to what this guy from Sicily did, Zhao Hai had no choice but to go find it himself.

When Zhao Hai arrived at the entrance of a restaurant that was reasonably well-decorated, he lost all interest in continuing.

Zhao Hai then walked into the restaurant and randomly found an empty seat to sit down.

"What would you like to order, sir?"

As soon as Zhao Hai sat down, a waiter immediately came to his side, looking at him respectfully.

"No one here would dare cause trouble, right?"

Recalling his unpleasant dining experience last time, Zhao Hai whispered a question to the waiter.

“My esteemed sir, you are joking. This is the location of the Navy Headquarters. How many people would dare to cause trouble here?”

Upon hearing Zhao Hai's question, the waiter smiled politely.

"That's true. This is Marineford, where the Marine Headquarters is located. No one should disturb my meal here."

Thinking about it, Zhao Hai figured that generally no one would dare to come to the bustling city center, so he just smiled and moved on, not mentioning it again.

"Then give me a few of your best dishes, and oh yes, there has to be a big chicken leg!"

Relieved, Zhao Hai began ordering food.

After ordering, Zhao Hai still generously handed the waiter a tip.

After all, looking at this place that resembled Europe in the last century, Zhao Hai couldn't help but want to imitate and experience the high-class life of a gentleman.

So how could we skimp on the tip, which symbolizes the highest level of gentlemanly conduct?

Of course, there's no need to delve too deeply into this statement, because this so-called symbol of gentlemanliness is merely Zhao Hai's own perception and has nothing to do with other standards.

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Chapter Thirty: Being Looked Down Upon by the Waiter

Actually, there was a deeper meaning behind Zhao Hai's tip to the waiter: he realized that although he had asked several people about the directions to the naval base, he couldn't remember a single one.

Zhao Hai realized that he might have a lot of roadblock problems with Zoro and Luffy, so he actually hoped that the waiter could lead the way after get off work.

Therefore, it is essential to build good relationships with someone who is likely to have a poor sense of direction.

"Honorable guest, your meal is ready. Please enjoy!"

With the incentive of tips, the efficiency was high. In just over ten minutes, all the dishes Zhao Hai ordered were served.

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