The person is wearing a straw hat, and starts with the power of words!

97. Kuzan's call! News of Momonosuke!

"Bang bang bang!"

Amidst the familiar knocking sound,

Sima Di got up from the white jade "flesh forest" and scanned the doorway with his mental power to find Usopp holding a newspaper.

What big news is this again?

Freshly cleaned!

Sima Di finished washing up instantly, went outside, and opened the door.

"Your Majesty! Look! The Navy has gained another new Admiral!" Usopp excitedly unfolded the newspaper.

The photo on the front page

It's the phrase "With a smile, I dare to apply for the position of Navy Admiral!" formed by countless warships flying in the sky.

—"The World Military Recruitment is a Remarkable Success! A Mysterious Powerful Man Rises to General with a Smile! Titled 'Fujitora'! He's a Non-Logia-Type Ability User!"

Oh?

Yixiao actually charged straight to the Navy's gate and fought Sakazuki to a draw.

After all, it's right at our doorstep.

Both of them fought very cautiously, and stopped once they had roughly tested each other's combat strength.

"What a pity," Sima Di said regretfully.

"What's a pity?" Robin came up from behind.

She saw the newspaper and frowned slightly.

"A smile... A smile... He was a regular at the Rain Banquet Casino in the Alabasta Rainlands. A blind man who still loves to gamble... I remember you were planning to recruit him, right, Emperor?"

No wonder he's a scholar; his memory is amazing.

Sima Di nodded and said, "I noticed his extraordinary talent right away, and I was going to bring him on board, but..."

However, when Robin was attacked by Crocodile, Shima turned to rescue her, and then disappeared without a trace with a smile.

did not expect,

He ultimately chose the navy.

"I'm sorry, it was my carelessness at the time," Robin said apologetically.

He was promoted directly to Admiral?

That smile revealed terrifying power; if they had been successfully recruited then, the journey would have been much easier.

"I'm not blaming you." Sima Di chuckled and pinched Robin's cheek, saying, "Now that Kuzan and Sakazuki are our allies, it's like the Navy is ours. If he becomes a Navy Admiral, isn't he also our ally?"

After going around in circles,

You'll never escape my grasp after all!

“Yeah, right!” Usopp laughed. “The stronger the Navy is, the more painful it will be when they stab the world government in the back! Just thinking about it is exciting!”

Ok?

Usopp's performance surprised Sima Di.

"Aren't you afraid?" Sima Di asked curiously.

A coward like Bu shouldn't have this courage.

Usopp's expression froze upon hearing this!

Yup!

If war really breaks out...

It seems like the Straw Hat Pirates will be the first to be hit?

"Blurl—Blurl—Blurl—"

The Den Den Mushi rang; the sound came from his pocket.

He reached into his pocket and pulled out a white Den Den Mushi—the very same anti-eavesdropping Den Den Mushi that Kuzan had given him before he left.

So it was Kuzan who opened it?

still......

Is someone looking for Kuzan?

Sima Tei gestured for Robin and the other to be quiet, and pointed the Den Den Mushi at the sea so that his face wouldn't be revealed.

That's when he answered the phone.

"Huh? Where is everyone?" Kuzan's puzzled voice came from behind.

Sima Di turned the Den Den Mushi back, and there was Kuzan's horse-faced face.

"Hey, isn't this our newly appointed Admiral of the Navy?" Sima Di teased, "Any news about the Golden Emperor?"

There was a pause on the other end.

Clearly, they were not quite comfortable with this kind of conversation.

“Intelligence indicates that the Golden Emperor’s Grand Tesoro is going to Dressrosa to resupply. I’ve already sent Sakazuki there, and he’ll contact you then,” Kuzan said.

Good guy!

The naval admiral personally delivered intelligence to you and even dispatched a naval general to support you.

Was it fun?

Usopp's expression practically screamed "I'm so happy!"

"Sakazuki... couldn't they have chosen someone else?" Sima Di complained. "His involuntary tsundere behavior makes him so difficult to work with..."

"Hey! Kid!" The Den Den Mushi's voice changed, and Sakazuki snapped, "I heard you! Who are you calling arrogant?"

Ah this...

What should you do if you get caught talking badly about someone behind their back?

That's of course...

"Did I say something wrong?" Sima Di retorted defiantly, "You've clearly acknowledged my beliefs, yet you're just saying one thing and meaning another. Isn't that just being arrogant? A sharp tongue but a soft heart?"

"..."

If Sakazuki hadn't been unable to defeat Sima Di, he would most likely have been pursued and killed across thousands of miles.

"Alright, Sakazuki, we have more important matters to discuss." Kuzan took back the Den Den Mushi and asked, "The Navy intercepted a Den Den Mushi signal coming from Punk Hazard, but the interference was extremely strong and there was no specific content. I suspect that Caesar has been in contact with Kaido, Big Mom, or Doflamingo..."

"No need to ask, it's definitely Doflamingo," Sima Di said without hesitation.

He learned this information when he used telepathy to search his memories.

“That’s what I think too,” Kuzan affirmed. “Caesar isn’t qualified to directly confront a Yonko, and one of Doflamingo’s ships turned back to Dressrosa halfway to reach Punk Hazard…”

"Wait a minute!" Sima Di exclaimed in surprise, "You said... there's a Doflamingo ship? Could it be a ship carrying children?"

"Most likely yes."

Oh open!

I wonder if Momonosuke is up there?

It seems we should take a look at this merchant ship.

“Because I’m not sure, I hope you can go and take a look,” Kuzan said. “If they really are abducted children, please rescue them and take them to any nearby island. You can hand them over to the Navy or call me.”

Emperor Sima: "..."

"Kuzan, are you asking a pirate crew to be the saviors of justice?" Sima Di asked strangely.

"Aren't you explorers?" Kuzan retorted.

Pretty!

This answer.

"I understand, I'll speed up and catch up."

"One more thing... Did you see today's news?"

"Ah, I just saw it. Congratulations on adding another great general."

"Do you know Yixiao?"

"Oh? What makes you say that?" Emperor Sima asked curiously.

"The first thing he did after taking office was to gather intelligence on the Straw Hat Pirates. He seems to be paying a lot of attention to you. Is there a grudge between you two?" Kuzan asked again.

Emperor Sima suddenly realized!

Do you remember when I invited Yixiao?

He said he would "take a look" first, and if he found that the Straw Hat Pirates were all talk and no action...