One Piece meme: Starting with eight extraordinary skills

Anyway, Yang Ming doesn't have to pay his salary out of his own pocket; the Navy Headquarters pays the entire salary. Where else can you find such a good deal?

“Smoker, Tina, Drake, Jonathan, Daddy Mastasson, and all of these friends must get on board.”

“We could also consider the warden Shiryu of the Rain, but he currently needs to help me look after the Philosopher’s Stone transmutation array I’ve set up in the Deepsea Impel Down.”

"It's difficult for me to recruit others within the Navy Headquarters. After all, I'm only a captain now. Although my future looks promising, I still can't command respect. It would be better to invite friends from other places. Fujitora is a decent fighter, but he's hiding among civilians and mostly hangs out in gambling dens. Finding this admiral-level fighter on the vast ocean won't be easy."

As for what other hidden masters are waiting to be discovered among the people?

Waiting online, very anxious!

Just as Yang Ming was pondering this, he saw that the squadron of soldiers he was leading on General He's ship had been waiting for a long time.

Cao Changxiu's face flushed with pride, and he stood at attention, saluting as he said:

"Captain, all the teammates in the squadron are willing to fight alongside you!"

Did Grandma He agree?

"Captain, we have received Lieutenant General Tsuru's approval!"

Yang Ming sized up Cao Changxiu'en and his group. In his opinion, they were mediocre and not capable of shouldering heavy responsibilities.

But in this world, the strong are always a minority; most people are just ordinary people.

Even the most beautiful flowers need green leaves to complement them; without all living beings, where would the strong come from?

Moreover, Yang Ming's flagship, a three-masted sailing ship, is very large and difficult to maneuver with just a few people. The addition of Cao Changxiu'en and his group fills this gap.

Yang Ming shook hands with Cao Changxiu'en and smiled slightly:

"Welcome to my team."

Cao Changxiu'en shuddered, immediately bowed at a 90-degree angle, and then, together with the soldiers, pounded their chests with their fists and shouted:

"Defend our honor with our blood!"

Clearly, before considering joining Yang Ming's team, Cao Changxiu did his homework and understood the principles of justice that Yang Ming had upheld since his debut, which can be considered as catering to his preferences.

Whether Cao Changxiu's kindness was feigned or he genuinely agreed with Yang Ming's ideals, as long as a person can maintain this facade for a lifetime and truly uphold this ideal to protect the common people, what does it matter if it's just an act?

On this voyage, Yang Ming planned to first go to the Deep Sea Prison. One reason was to recruit his companions onto the ship, and the other was that after half a year, the Philosopher's Stone transmutation array that Yang Ming had set up in the Deep Sea Prison was finally ready to yield results.

Whether it's the spatial equipment like the Dimensional Array Shangri-La or the skill of summoning a Death Knight, both require the Philosopher's Stone as a consumable item.

After that, Yang Ming will need to go to the Sabaody Archipelago again to coat the bottom of the three-masted sailing ship with a layer of seastone, and also change his identity, using the pirate Lee Sin as a cover to cause some trouble for the Don Quixote family.

Yang Ming once consigned a three-eyed Den Den Mushi at an auction house that Doflamingo held shares in behind the scenes. Given that the auction house planned to attack Yang Ming afterward, it was undoubtedly a shady business. They were probably planning to renege on their debt, and Yang Ming took the opportunity to destroy the auction house.

Yang Ming will not let any of Doflamingo's properties in the Sabaody Archipelago go!

This was merely a small gift from Yang Ming to the new Shichibukai!

Doflamingo must be very surprised, right?

Yang Ming instructed Cao Changxiu En to collect supplies on the island: firearms, ammunition, swords, spears, halberds, oil, rice, firewood, salt, meat, vegetables, fruits, winter coats, and quilts. These basic supplies could all be obtained from the quartermaster, and most importantly, Yang Ming didn't have to pay for them himself—they were completely free!

With his subordinates running errands, Yang Ming finally got to enjoy the life of a hands-off manager.

a few days later.

On the harbor.

A gentle sea breeze blows, coconut palms sway, and seagulls glide through the air.

Momousagi Gion personally came to see him off. Her delicate body leaned forward, revealing glimpses of her fair skin and alluring cleavage. Her slender fingers rested on Yang Ming's collar, gently tying his tie like a kind older sister, all the while murmuring:

"Little brother, this is your first time leading a warship out to sea, so you must remember not to eat anything indiscriminately. Otherwise, if you get an upset stomach, and there's no ship doctor on board, it could easily lead to unnecessary trouble."

"Also, remember not to flirt with girls everywhere. Even though you're still young and there's nothing you can do if you want to do something bad, you've always been good-looking enough to make girls swoon. If you happen to run into an old hag who likes children, she might just kidnap you and drain you dry!"

Although Momousagi Gion seemed a bit talkative, Yang Ming could still feel her genuine concern.

"Momoto-nee, even if one day we have to part ways, you will shine like gold in my memory."

Momousagi Gion was slightly taken aback, but then realized that Yang Ming was indirectly comforting her.

A pair of red lips lightly touched Yang Ming's forehead, and a touch of crimson appeared on Momousagi Gion's cheeks.

"Little brat, once you're promoted to lieutenant general, your sister will be on your side."

Chapter 68 Teleportation Anchor Point, Director Magellan's Shock

The year 1512 of the Haiyuan calendar was a cloudy day.

Winter goes and spring comes; we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new.

An eight-year-old boy stood at the bow of a three-masted sailboat, a warm, humid sea breeze blowing in his face, making his clothes rustle.

As Yang Ming gazed at the gradually emerging architectural outlines in the mist, he realized they were about to arrive at Impel Down, the deep-sea prison.

Taking advantage of this break, Yang Ming checked his haul.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations, host, for reciting a classic line from Genshin Impact. You have been awarded one chance to draw a prize. Would you like to activate the prize wheel?"

The prizes on the lottery wheel are divided into several categories: summoned characters, artifacts, items, talent skills, and skins.

Summoned characters: Jean, Diluc, Klee, Venti, Mona...

Relics: Flower of Life, Feather of Death, Sands of Time, Goblet of Emptiness, Crown of Reason...

Items: Eye of God, Wind Catcher, Pocket Anchor...

Innate Skills: West Wind Swordsmanship, Wind Pressure Sword, Dandelion Wind, Traveling with the Wind...

Skins: Sea Breeze Dream, Shining Concerto, Orchid in Gauze...

[Teleportation Anchor Point]: A functional landmark that can be placed anywhere, providing the current spatial coordinates and serving as the endpoint for teleportation. It can be activated by consuming energy, and energy can also be used to create copies of the teleportation anchor point. (Currently lacking energy.)

A small blue crystal, about the size of a palm, appeared in Yang Ming's palm. As long as Yang Ming found an open space and placed it there, the small blue crystal would quickly grow into a blue tower-shaped building.

With the teleportation anchor point paired with the Dimensional Array Shangri-La spatial equipment, once Yang Ming has set up teleportation anchor points all over the world, it means that Yang Ming can teleport to any corner of the world at will.

With a flick of his wrist, he put away the teleportation anchor point, and the three-masted sailboat slowly docked in the harbor.

Returning to the same place brings a unique feeling.

Commissioner Magellan, suppressing the urge to use the restroom, led a group of prison guards to welcome him.

Despite being confined to the isolated deep-sea prison, Warden Magellan was not out of touch with the world. On the contrary, he was fully aware of the events that had occurred over the past six months.

As he watched that familiar figure approach again, Commissioner Magellan's gaze was complex. He sighed to Deputy Warden Domino beside him:

"Times have changed!"

"Next, it will be your era, young people."

Deputy Warden Domino hadn't changed much; in fact, due to being in an environment where she was rarely exposed to sunlight, her skin had become even whiter than before. Her belt cinched her alluring figure, and paired with her serious and beautiful face, she exuded the aura of a goddess of asceticism, someone to be admired from afar but not to be touched.

Deputy Warden Domino wore a wry smile.

Although she had long seen that Yang Ming had the potential to become a great general, it had only been a short time since they last met. Yet, he had risen from a mere naval trainee to a rank that had been skipped all the way up, and now, with the approval of the Warring States Marshal, he had become the first genius captain in naval history to lead an entire army.

"I'm afraid that before long, with his talent and strength, we'll have to call him a general, won't we?"

A boy who was not even 10 years old and had already been promoted to brigadier general?

In the past, if someone had asked such a question, Deputy Warden Domino would have probably thought the person was crazy.

But now, Deputy Warden Domino thinks this could actually happen.

"The warden has good foresight; he chose to switch jobs early on. Should I seriously consider this?"

Director Magellan probably never dreamed that his simple remark would cause his right-hand men to become fickle.

First it was Warden Shiryu of the Rain, then it was Deputy Warden Domino.

If he could do it all over again, Director Magellan would definitely slap himself twice.

The two sides held a cordial and friendly meeting, established a foundation for mutually beneficial cooperation, and reached a strategic partnership.

The warden, Shiryu of the Rain, handed over a bag filled with refined Philosopher's Stones.

The Philosopher's Stone looks very much like an agate, with a mesmerizing reddish hue. Its texture is hard and smooth. Judging from its appearance alone, it is completely unremarkable and can only be mistaken for an ordinary gemstone. No one would ever imagine that it is a versatile treasure that can astound the world.

Seeing Yang Ming standing there, toying with the red gem in his hand, Director Magellan, clutching his throbbing stomach, said with a forced smile:

"Please come in and have a seat. I have already notified your companions. They broke into the sixth underground level of the Deep Sea Prison a few days ago and are still resting in their rooms. They will arrive after they have showered and changed."

"Not urgent."

Yang Ming walked towards an open space inside the fortress, without turning his head, and said:

"Wait a minute, I'll show you a big treasure."

Director Magellan: "???"

When I type a question mark, it's not that I have a problem, it's that you have a problem!

Director Magellan and his entourage had no idea what Yang Ming was up to. They saw him crouch down on the ground, and in the blink of an eye, a tower-like building rose up from the ground, nearly three or four stories high. It was surrounded by a thin veil of blue light, and a pillar of light shot into the sky, looking like a dream.

"Creating something out of thin air?"

Director Magellan's mouth was slightly agape, his face filled with shock.

Naval officers of his rank typically possess a Devil Fruit encyclopedia and are familiar with all known Devil Fruit abilities in the world, yet no matter how hard he racked his brains, he couldn't find a single similar ability.

"Yang Ming, can I touch it?"

"what ever."

Commissioner Magellan circled the teleportation anchor point, finding it strange no matter how he looked at it. When his black-gloved palm landed on the anchor point, he not only felt the texture of a solid object, but also vaguely sensed a strange fluctuation.

This fluctuation is closely related to space. The teleportation anchor point records the spatial coordinates of the deep-sea prison, and using this as an anchor point, no matter where Yang Ming is, he can return here through the dimensional array Shangri-La.

Director Magellan knew this was Yang Ming's secret, but he didn't press the matter further.

Having reached his position, he already understood that everyone has their own secrets. The secret to interpersonal relationships lies not in knowing everything about the other person, but in maintaining a distance that makes both parties feel at ease.

Distance creates beauty!

Moreover, Commissioner Magellan did not believe that Yang Ming would do anything harmful to the Deep Sea Prison.

Yang Ming comes from a respectable family and has the backing of two great figures, Garp and Chief Instructor Zephyr. He has always acted with great discipline and upheld justice. Everyone in the Navy gives him a thumbs up when they talk about Yang Ming.