One Piece: Starting with Creating the Strongest Character Design

Of course, he had a backup plan, but that backup plan wouldn't have left such a deep impression on the entire navy in the port as it has today.

The report that Hina wrote into the nautical record was one of his alternative plans.

If Sengoku, Garp, and the others hadn't sensed this unfamiliar Conqueror's Haki in him, then he would have passed the report up the chain of command to Sengoku, letting Sengoku and the other high-ranking Navy officers know that he might possess Conqueror's Haki.

However, this plan will not be as effective as it is today.

As expected, the news that he possesses Conqueror's Haki will quickly spread throughout Marineford through word of mouth among the Marines.

It may even spread to all parts of the world as the navy goes out to sea on patrol missions.

After years of experience, Kitahara Tsune has gradually matured in his application of the system.

Now that he has the keyword "[Celebrity (Blue)]", he can improve the quality of the keyword by slowly accumulating awareness.

As long as he remains active in the public eye, his strength will slowly increase.

Not to mention, with the "Heaven rewards diligence (blue)" buff, every bit of his effort will yield results, and his physical fitness and strength will improve every day.

He was even certain that his entry would change in just a few days.

As expected, after Kitahara Tsune left with Zephyr and the others, the Marines present began to discuss among themselves.

Have you ever heard of Conqueror's Haki before?

"Never heard of that. May I ask, what exactly is 'domineering'?"

"Vice Admiral Tsuru said that only a very small number of people are capable of awakening. Our Navy Headquarters has at least 10 people, right? How come I've never heard of this thing?"

"Speaking of which, aren't you curious about who that Brigadier General Kitahara Tsune is? I've never seen him before. He's such a young Brigadier General."

"I don't know, but to be a brigadier general at such a young age and to be taken away by Admiral Zephyr, he must be very strong."

"I heard that General Zephyr is planning to take on a disciple as his last apprentice. Could Brigadier General Kitahara Tsune be one?"

…………

Marshal's Office

The room that used to have only two or three people now has four or five more.

Sengoku, Zephyr, Tsuru, Garp, Kitahara Tsune, and Zephyr's two prized disciples.

Kitahara Tsune remained calm, but his face showed surprise, as if he was surprised at why he had been brought here.

He didn't speak, as if he was stunned by the scene.

Zefu and Tsuru were explaining to Sengoku what had just happened.

My premonition actually came true.

Sengoku squinted and looked at Kitahara Tsune.

He also glanced at Ze Fa, who was looking at Kitahara Tsune with admiration.

He said to Zefa, "Zefa, do you know who this kid is?"

Zephyr was taken aback: "Isn't he just a Marine Commodore? What's wrong? Does he have another identity? Is he a pirate?"

Sengoku rolled his eyes at Zefa, shoved a document at him, and said, "Look at it yourself."

Zephyr took the data and glanced at it. His expression immediately became quite interesting. He muttered to himself, "CP9 agent, known as the strongest genius in eight hundred years."

"No wonder... no wonder he has Conqueror's Haki."

Ignoring Sengoku's unpleasant expression, he burst into laughter: "It seems I, Zephyr, am really going to have a disciple with Conqueror's Haki."

"Zeffa!"

Sengoku roared, "Didn't you see he's a CP agent?!"

Upon hearing this, both Garp and Zeff picked at their ears, indicating that they hadn't heard anything.

Zephyr said, "I think it's good that Kitahara Tsune stays in the Navy."

"Besides, although I'm not exactly a cultured person, I'm not illiterate. It doesn't say here, but is Kitahara Tsuneo now in the Navy?"

It's not that Zephyr particularly likes Conqueror's Haki.

Rather, it was after reading Kitahara Tsune's resume that he became even more convinced of his decision to take Kitahara Tsune as his disciple.

The intelligence Sengoku gave him was not the same one he had shown Garp a few months earlier.

The intelligence has been updated with information on Kitahara Tsune's actions over the past few months.

It specifically records what Kitahara Tsune did while in the Sabaody Archipelago.

Don't be fooled by Kitahara Tsune's current amiable demeanor; the number of pirates he killed in the Sabaody Archipelago was so vast that it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that corpses littered the entire area.

Ever since Zephyr's family was killed by pirates.

Zephyr had already abandoned the so-called "no killing" principle.

Every time a pirate leaves the Navy Headquarters to carry out a mission, it is a deadly ordeal.

And Kitahara Tsune's style of doing things just happened to suit his taste.

That's right!

That's how the Navy should be: show no mercy to pirates, while also upholding its own justice, making those who want to become pirates tremble in fear, and making those who uphold justice stand tall.

This kid, I, Zefa, am determined to take him as my disciple!

Seeing Zephyr's firm decision, Sengoku felt utterly helpless.

It wasn't that he didn't trust Zefa, but rather, if Kitahara Tsuneo really became Zefa's last disciple...

At the very least, he could become a candidate for general.

However, he could not fully trust Kitahara Tsuneo.

He knows very well how the CP department cultivates CP9.

They were trained and brainwashed from the very beginning, using the standards of a perfect tool.

The ideology they instilled wasn't even about everything being for the World Government, but rather everything being for the Celestial Dragons.

They were exposed to the darkest, most sordid things.

Seemingly noticing the hesitation in his old friend's eyes, Zefa patted his chest and said, "Don't underestimate my judgment."

"If this kid ever does anything to offend the Navy, I'll personally drag him back to Impel Down."

Seeing the two of them clearly outlining their future in just a few words, Kitahara Tsune breathed a sigh of relief.

He originally thought that Zephyr would be somewhat resistant to his identity as a member of CP9.

Unexpectedly, the other party didn't care at all.

"but……"

Zefa changed the subject and looked at Kitahara Tsune.

"But not everyone can become my personal disciple."

"Although you possess Conqueror's Haki, which is one in a million, you still need my approval."

"Although I would love to have such a disciple, if your skills are not up to par, you should go back to being a special agent."

Zefa rubbed his hands together as he spoke.

Kitahara Tsune narrowed his eyes slightly, watching Zephyr walk towards him.

At this moment, Lieutenant General Tsuru suddenly stood up and said:

"Zeffa, you didn't even ask that kid's opinion, did you?"

"Oh, I forgot..." Zephyr suddenly felt a little embarrassed and looked at Kitahara Tsuneo to ask.

"You should know exactly what happened, right?"

"So? How about becoming my disciple?"

This certainly aligns with Kitahara Tsune's plan.

Becoming Zephyr's disciple means that he can legitimately shed the CP9 label and smoothly advance his career.

However, he glanced at Garp, who was eating senbei (rice crackers).

It might be even better if I could become Garp's apprentice.