Sailing: I Open Treasure Chests in the Pirate World

Aokiji dialed a number again.

"Moshi Moshi, this is Kuzan."

"Admiral Kuzan! It's been so long since I heard from you. I thought you'd left the Navy too! 5.5"

"Stop joking, Ian."

Aokiji held up the Den Den Mushi and said very solemnly.

"I just received the news from Marshal Zhan Guo."

"You've done something truly remarkable!"

"I did all this on your instructions."

Ian's aggrieved voice came through the Den Den Mushi.

"Didn't you want me to become a pirate?"

Is this how you act as a pirate?!

Aokiji rolled his eyes dramatically.

Ian didn't hold back in his criticism.

"Hey hey hey! Den Den Mushi can mimic its owner's expressions, I saw your eye roll!"

"Ah la la..."

Aokiji chuckled and got down to business.

"Do you still want to be a pirate?"

"Of course! I am the sharpest blade in the darkness! Remember my mission, and never forget my original aspiration!"

Ian answered readily.

"I will become the greatest pirate! I will delve into the New World! I will infiltrate the ranks of the Four Emperors!"

Aokiji pressed for an answer.

"So you're planning to enter the new world now?"

"Of course—no!"

Ian denied it.

"To stand shoulder to shoulder with the Four Emperors' pirate crews on my own? I can't do that right now."

"To successfully infiltrate the ranks of the Four Emperors, we need to find some suitable allies!"

Chapter 61 Admiral Aokiji, are you really not considering becoming a pirate?

"I have a strange feeling that you just said something dangerous..."

Aokiji carefully considered Ian's recent remarks and involuntarily shook his head.

Does one person really think they can rival the Emperor Pirates who rule the New World?

In the past few decades, only Patrick Redfield, the Lone Red, has ever done it!

Even the legendary solitary red.

Patrick Redfield's ultimate fate was also defeat by the Navy, and he was imprisoned in Impel Down, the Infinite Hell.

The strength of the Four Emperors' pirate crews is not solely due to their "emperors".

Reputation, status, wealth, power, territory...

To become one of the "Four Emperors," there are many requirements in various aspects!

If not.

Shanks wouldn't have waited until this year to be officially recognized as one of the "Four Emperors" alongside Whitebeard, Beasts, and Big Mom.

Aokiji felt that Ian's idea was a bit dangerous, but he didn't intend to dissuade him.

Members of the Sharp Blade Unit can disregard orders from their superiors and act freely.

This is a rule that was established when the Sharp Blade Unit was founded!

Even Aokiji cannot break this rule casually.

Let's see just how much of a business Ian can build...

"However, the idea of ​​finding help is correct."

Aokiji asked.

"Would you like me to introduce you to some members of the Sharp Blade Squad?"

"The other members of the Sharp Blade Squad?"

Ian hadn't expected Aokiji to bring this up, but he still refused outright.

"No need! If all the members of the Sharp Blade Squad are at the level of Peacock, then they are far too weak."

"I want to recruit like-minded and capable partners, not to be a babysitter for my child!"

At the time, Aokiji thought that sending Ian directly to the New World was tantamount to sending him to his death.

Now, Ian also believes that the other members of the Blade Force are not qualified to enter the New World.

At least not now!

Look at X Drake, the future captain of the Blade Force.

Both are from the worst generation

Some of them have already become the Four Emperors.

X Drake's strength level is so low that he can't even touch the top member of the Beasts Pirates!

They are utterly disgracing the evil generation!

Even X Drake, as the captain, only has this level of strength.

The skill level of the other members of the Sharp Blade unit can be imagined.

At this stage.

Ian has no plans to train new talent.

"Playing house with pirates" and stuff like that...

It lacks the destiny and background of a sun god.

Do you really think just anyone can handle this?!

"But then again."

Ian then changed the subject.

"General Aokiji, I do have a target I admire in the Sharp Blade Corps."

"I just don't know if the general is willing to release them."

Aokiji became interested.

"Who?"

"Kuzan."

"...Huh? Who?"

"The World Government's top combat force, Marine Headquarters Admiral, user of the Ice-Ice Fruit, Aokiji, Kuzan."

"I?"

Aokiji was completely stunned.

"Wait! Let me sort this out."

"You mean, you want me to go and infiltrate the pirate world with you?"

"That's right!"

Ian said with a beaming smile.

"General Aokiji, you are also a member of the Sharp Blade Squad!"

“Every member of the Sharp Blade Unit should be prepared to hone their skills in the darkness!”

Aokiji opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

You want to bring your top general under your command, to make him your subordinate?

Ian, you're completely upside down!

Aokiji's thoughts were completely disrupted by Ian's sudden invitation to join the group.

He still had a lot to say to Ian.

But right now his head is buzzing.

"Ah la la..."

Aokiji rubbed his bewildered head.

"This joke isn't funny, kid."

"Fine, then you can continue your activities on the high seas as you see fit!"

"If there's anything I need to be aware of, I'll contact you as soon as possible."

Ian saw that Aokiji was about to hang up the Den Den Mushi, so he quickly called out.

"Admiral Aokiji, are you really not going to consider becoming a pirate?"

"...Don't forget who you are! Ian! You're a Marine!"

Aokiji was silent for a moment, then gave a serious reminder.

"That is, members of the 'Easy Blade' unit cannot openly wear the cloak of justice."

"But we have always been a righteous navy!"

"Justice? Justice for maintaining the rule of the World Government? Justice for upholding the brutality of the Celestial Dragons?"

Ian scoffed at the so-called "naval justice."

"Forget it, Admiral Kuzan, I don't want to argue with you about what exactly 'naval justice' is."

"I have another question to ask: how much is the bounty on my head this time?"

"...What? There's no bounty!?"

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Ian angrily hung up the Den Den Mushi.

"The world government is really too sloppy in its dealings!"

"With such a big problem in Impel Down, they should at least issue a bounty as a token gesture!"

Ian had originally thought that once the World Government issued a bounty, he would have gained some initial "fame".

To become a great pirate, "becoming famous" is the first step!

Once you have a reputation, the plan to recruit subordinates will become much smoother.

if not.

An unknown newcomer inexplicably appears before some powerful figures, constantly trying to recruit them into his group...

It’s very difficult!

The world government's determination to cover up the facts.

This had a significant impact on Ian's plans.

"We need to implement a new plan and build up our reputation first!"

While Ian was considering how to revise and improve his previous "subordinate recruitment plan".

After flying for most of the day, the Blue-Eyes White Dragon finally spotted a small island in the vast ocean.