Pirate: I'm about to do something big!

The next morning, at the Naval Headquarters building.

Marshal's office.

Sengoku, Garp, Tsuru, Zephyr, and the three vice admirals, Akashi, Ao, and Kiko, gathered here.

Everyone was looking at Alyosha's grand global recruitment plan, which he had written through the night.

The plan is simple and consists of two parts. First, the World Government will take the lead in requiring each member state to send a representative to the Naval Academy for a six-month exchange and learning program to understand how to combat pirates.

Secondly, the Navy Headquarters sent representatives to the Four Seas Branch to inspect and select eligible young people to enroll in the Naval Academy for basic instruction.

The plan seems to have no problems, except for one thing that is worth noting.

The plan specifies that the target students are not divided by race and can be between seven and thirty-five years old.

The flexibility lies in the fact that even if you enroll, you don't necessarily have to graduate as a marine. You are free to come and go, and whether you come or not is entirely voluntary; there is no coercion.

"Alyosha, I need an answer."

"It seems Stoberry was being too naive, Alyosha Ran. You went to the Naval Academy, only to end up serving the Navy as a Marine? You're aiding the enemy!"

Akainu is the most direct; he's practically ready to fight Alyosha right there in the Fleet Admiral's office.

Alyosha ignored Akainu's anger and simply handed out copies of the data he had prepared to each person.

"What you have in your hands now is my record of fighting pirates since I became a regular soldier and went to sea in 1503. Every time I went out to sea, I wrote down which pirate crew I defeated and how many pirates I killed."

There are records from 1503 to 1514, you can take a look. To sum it up first, ever since Roger revealed that the One Piece was real, the number of people setting sail to become pirates has increased every year. Otherwise, we wouldn't have conducted so many World Recruitment rallies.

It's a conclusion everyone knows: pirates can never be completely eradicated. No matter how many branches the Navy adds or how many laws the World Government enacts, nothing can stop people's determination to go to sea and become pirates.

"You all know better than I that it is impossible to completely suppress pirates on the high seas by relying solely on our navy. But is catching pirates only the mission of our navy? Do those member states and kingdoms do nothing and leave all these things to our navy?"

It's time for a change. Pirates must be caught, and the Navy's influence must extend to the entire sea. Whether it's representatives of kingdoms or young people from all over the world, as long as one person agrees that eliminating pirates is not just the Navy's mission, but the mission of everyone on the sea who wants peace, we will gain many invisible advantages in our efforts to eliminate pirates!

Alyosha's words were resounding, and even Kizaru, who usually liked to slack off and clock in and out, was now deep in thought as he looked at the plan in Alyosha's hand.

"But this would give the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Whitebeard, Big Mom, and Kaido a chance."

Lieutenant General Crane, who was strategically positioned, also raised objections, but Alyosha already had a solution.

"In fact, even without my plan, don't the branches and headquarters of these guys still have spies in Shikai? Ms. Tsuru, I think you should be well aware of this."

"I understand perfectly well, which is why I'm curious about the meaning behind what you're doing, Alyosha."

"Because my target has never been adults, but children."

"child?"

"Children are our future, without a doubt, but now there are too many children on the sea who can no longer distinguish between pirates and the navy. In their eyes, pirates who yearn for freedom at sea are righteous, while we, the navy who fight pirates, are evil."

"That's nonsense! Those who treat pirates as paragons of justice are no longer children; they're future pirates who should be eliminated!"

Sakazuki then began his own pronouncements of divine power.

Alyosha ignored it and continued, "It is indeed a fallacy, but there are problems with our own navy and problems with the pirates. There is no need to argue about which is more important."

The key point is that only by letting children from all over the world understand the true nature of pirates and the justice of the navy can this fallacy be gradually reversed. That's why I don't force every child who comes to the naval academy to become a marine. Not every child can persevere, and not every child wants to become a marine.

However, just because these kids don't want to be marines doesn't mean that when they go back home, their hometowns and their friends won't want to be marines either.

"Let these children, these representatives of kingdoms, serve as the mouthpiece of our navy, spreading the word across the seas why the World Government and the Navy are determined to eradicate pirates. That way, the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and now the three Emperors of the New World, won't have an easy time."

Lieutenant General Tsuru remained silent, placed Alyosha's plan on the table, and then turned and left.

"It's a good plan, but I can neither agree nor disagree. You've made the decision, just let me know if you need me to do anything."

"It's a bit too risky, Alyosha. The Seven Warlords of the Sea and Whitebeard won't stand idly by. But I agree. This sea needs more naval heroes."

Zefa voted in favor.

"Interesting. So, you've managed to make even a Shichibukai like Whitebeard uneasy? Alyosha, you truly are a born Marine."

Akainu Sakazuki also voted in favor.

For him, as long as he could make the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Whitebeard and the others restless and give him a reason to attack them, then Sakazuki would think the plan was feasible.

As for how many innocent civilians might be affected during the execution process, that's not something he should be concerned about.

Akainu's vote in favor was the last thing Alyosha wanted to see, but there was nothing he could do about it.

"Don't come to me with decisions like these. I'll abstain, just like Lieutenant General Tsuru."

"Spare me, you can make the decision."

Aokiji Kuzan and Kizaru Borsalino both chose to abstain.

"I will not comment on this matter."

Garp was the one who most wanted to vote, but he knew what he was hiding and, being bad at lying, he had no choice but to abstain from voting.

In this way, including Alyosha himself, there were three votes in favor, and the others abstained.

But those three votes in favor were useless, because Alyosha needed to persuade the Sengoku Marshal, who had veto power.

"You all go back. I want to talk to Alyosha alone."

Upon hearing this, everyone wisely left, closing the door behind them, leaving only Alyosha and Sengoku.

"What are you thinking, Alyosha?"

"Mr. Sengoku, I have been in the Navy for fourteen years. You should know me. I just want to do something for this sea and for every civilian who has suffered from pirates."

"Then you should understand that the confusion between the Navy and pirates is not solely due to Roger's actions."

As the Buddha-like Fleet Admiral Sengoku, who was known as a wise general, he was well aware of the reason why the sea was in such a mess. He just didn't have the courage or the confidence to expose it.

Of course, Alyosha doesn't have that confidence right now, but that doesn't mean he can't cause trouble for the World Government.

"Let the World Government worry about that, Mr. Sengoku. Take my plan, for example. Although it's naive, if executed properly, it can provide our navy with more talent and expand our naval influence for a long time to come. More importantly, it will give some of our undercover agents a legitimate reason to go home and visit, won't it?"

This is why Alyosha believed he could persuade Sengoku to submit his plan to the World Government, specifically to Kong, the World Commander.

Others might not know, but Alyosha, as a time traveler, was well aware that there was an adopted son in the Warring States period, an adopted son named Rosinandi.

Formerly a Celestial Dragon, now a Marine spy, he was placed by Sengoku as an undercover agent by Doflamingo, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, because Rosinante is Doflamingo's younger brother.

But it was precisely because of this decision that the adopted son whom Sengoku had raised with his own hands eventually died at the hands of his older brother, Doflamingo.

Judging from the timeline, it probably happened last year or the year before.

Alyosha did consider trying to save them, but when it came to contacting Rosinandi, besides Sengoku, only Vice Admiral Tsuru was available.

If the other party doesn't make these things public, it will be very difficult for Alyosha to appear in Beihai.

His identity as a naval officer provided him with the space and resources to develop in the early stages, but it also restricted his freedom to travel around the world.

Sengoku was unaware that Alyosha knew his secret about having an adopted son, but he did feel guilty towards Rosinante.

How did you know?

"If pirates can infiltrate our branch and headquarters with spies, how could Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru, as strategists, not do the same thing?"

The reasoned and well-founded answer left the Warring States period speechless.

He took a deep breath and took the plan from Alyosha's hand.

"I can agree to it and submit the plan to the World Commander, but I can't guarantee whether it will be approved by him."

"Oh, there's one more thing. The World Government could charge tuition fees to any kingdom that wants to send representatives to learn from us. I think these kingdoms would be willing to pay that money for the sake of peace in their own seas."

"You're a cunning fox too, Alyosha. I have only one condition: you're in full charge of this matter!"

"Yes, Marshal!"

Alyosha left the headquarters building with his satisfying spoils. As soon as he stepped out of the building, he saw the old man Garp stamping his feet in frustration under a tree.

With just one glance, Alyosha knew why Garp was waiting for him there.

But he pretended not to know and walked towards Garp.

"Mr. Garp, who are you waiting for here?"

"Alyosha, Sengoku agreed to your recruitment plan?"

"Yes, Fleet Admiral Sengoku has agreed, but we still need the World Government's approval. If all goes well, we should get a response within half a month."

"Oh? What conditions did you add to the World Government's proposal this time?"

As expected of a man who has dealt with the Celestial Dragons and other world nobles, he guessed part of the reason just from Alyosha's answer.

Regardless of whether Alyosha accepted or not, Kapu put his arm around Alyosha's shoulder and led him across Oris Square.

"Ha, Mr. Garp knows the Celestial Dragons very well. I just suggested to Fleet Admiral Sengoku that we could add a clause to this plan to charge tuition fees to representatives of interested allies."

"In that case, you'll get the results you want within three days, Alyosha."

At this moment, Alyosha also noticed that Garp was leading him further and further away, towards the headquarters' scrap yard.

This is the graveyard of abandoned warships. Alyosha often came here to train after he had developed his initial skills.

I am familiar with every plant and tree here.

"Mr. Garp, it seems we've arrived at the junkyard. It's been a long time since I've trained here. Why don't you train with me, Mr. Garp?"

"Huh? How did we get here? Haha, looks like I'm getting old."

Seeing that Kapu was changing the subject, Alyosha just found it amusing.

"Since we've gone too far, let's go back. I have a lot of things to prepare, and I must complete the planned goals before winter ends, Mr. Garp. Excuse me."

"Alyosha! Can you tell me which sea you plan to start from?"

"Yes, the plan should start in Beihai. Come to think of it, I haven't been to Beihai very often. I should go and take a look again this time."

"Why not start from the East China Sea?"

"Because the East Blue is too weak, and the North Blue is still Doflamingo's territory. I need to go and cause him trouble. Mr. Garp, would you really like me to start from the East Blue?"

"Well, after all, Donghai is my hometown."

"Is there a specific target that I can thoroughly investigate?"

"Windmill Village, yes, I remember a letter from my hometown saying that there was a windmill village on the island I live on, and there were two very noisy boys in the village who were arguing about becoming pirates and even defeated a group of mountain bandits."

So, you don't even know that your two grandsons know Sabo?

Tsk, as an elder, you're too carefree. You should at least take some time to go back and see your two grandsons more often. No wonder they've both turned out badly.

Alyosha was inwardly grumbling when he heard Kapu's words.

But he still had a smile on his face and readily accepted the situation.

"East Blue, Windmill Village, Mr. Garp's hometown? I'll think about it carefully. Well then, see you later, Mr. Garp."

Having received a satisfactory answer, Alyosha bid farewell to Kapu and entered the sea fog.

In the junkyard, only the elderly Garp remained, secretly pleased with himself.

As Luffy and Ace's grandfather, how could he not have thought of having these two boys grow up and receive an education at Marine Headquarters from a young age?

However, his identity is too sensitive. He is both an enemy and a friend of the former Pirate King Gol D. Roger, has a son who defected from the Navy and is wanted by the World Government, and is himself a Navy hero.

He went to his hometown in the East China Sea, and when he came back, he put his two sons into the Naval Academy.

Anyone with a sense of curiosity would ask Garp about Luffy and Ace's origins. Once asked, no matter how Garp explains, it will attract the attention of those who are interested and lead them to investigate Windmill Village.

If they were to investigate, they could find out Luffy and Ace's true identities, which wouldn't be a good thing.

But if Alyosha goes, things will be different.

Alyosha naturally understood this, so he was also putting on an act for Garp.

Fortunately, Garp's carefully cultivated persona over the years remained intact, so he didn't suspect anything.

On the way back, Alyosha was also secretly looking forward to it.

Ace, Sabo, Luffy, and Shanks, who has not yet become one of the Four Emperors.

He really wanted to know if his trip to the East China Sea would trigger the storyline involving the red-haired man with the missing arm.

The dice have been rolled, and even Alyosha himself doesn't know what number they will land on.

Haha, I'm actually looking forward to it.