One Piece: Ascending the Divine Path

The fleet is approaching the nearest G-5 base; they need to unload the pirates from the ships first.

As for what to do with these pirates afterward, that's none of the Navy's business.

On the deck of ship number one.

Knight drifted off into a daze again, doing squats while gripping the huge barbell.

Physical strength is the foundation of all abilities.

In the shadows of the ship's cabin not far away, Vice Admiral Simon was drinking tea with Zephyr. The veteran admiral watched Knight's retreating figure and spoke with admiration.

"So he's started training again? With such extraordinary talent and such diligence, I can understand why you, Professor Zephyr, have such high hopes for him."

Previously, I thought it was terrifying enough that Major Knight could be compared to Sakazuki and Borsalino when they had just graduated.

But who could have imagined that he would master advanced Armament Haki so quickly?

To put it bluntly, the newly graduated Sakazuki and Borsalino were no match for Knight.

At this point, Knight's strength was already among the top in the entire navy.

  

After thinking for a moment, Simon said softly, "Perhaps, he can become the second Lieutenant General Garp."

He's only seventeen years old; his body hasn't fully developed yet and is still in a period of rapid growth.

Zephyr took a small sip of his tea. "Knight won't become anyone else; he's just himself."

At least Garp isn't a Devil Fruit user.

Speaking of abilities, Zephyr is quite regrettable.

Knight ate his Devil Fruit too early, and to make matters worse, it was a Devil Fruit with little power.

If Knight were given a Zoan-type Devil Fruit, even if it wasn't a Mythical Zoan, his strength would increase even further.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Simon laughed heartily, "Even Professor Zephyr can favor the good students."

Zefa merely smiled slightly, offering no reply, and quietly took another sip of tea.

"I've rested enough, it's time for me to start my efforts."

Zefa stood up.

Keep up the rehabilitation.

We must restore our strength to some extent.

Otherwise, even if Knight had grown to this level, it would be difficult for him to defeat that group of fugitives again.

"Oh dear, have they all been infected by Knight?"

Simon smiled and continued drinking his tea.

Unlike Teacher Zephyr, whose strength declined significantly due to mental reasons, his age made it difficult for him to become stronger through training and practice.

As for the claim that they were all infected by Knight—

Next to Knight, who was mechanically doing weighted squats, Brigadier General Dole was also gritting her teeth and doing weighted push-ups, with a large iron block pressing down on her back.

The female general's arms were already trembling, and sweat dripped from her face onto the deck like rain.

"Brigadier General Dor, you don't need to compare yourself to Knight."

Having also finished a round of the Six Styles training, Ain, who was sitting by the ship's side recovering his strength, said with some helplessness, "He trains like a robot, as if he has completely lost his sense of the outside world."

"Are you kidding me! I'm far from reaching my limit!"

Dor's voice was almost squeezed out from between her teeth.

Ain shook her head helplessly.

At the beginning of the training camp, some people thought they could keep up with Knight's training intensity.

All I can say is that hard work is a remarkable talent, one that not everyone possesses.

"but--"

Dorl struggled to lift his head, looking at Knight's expressionless face. "Is he really not sleeping?"

Ain quickly spoke up to warn him, "He's just too focused. Don't disturb him right now, or Knight will attack without hesitation!"

Dor's red lips parted slightly.

Is it possible to go to such lengths for training?

Knight, you bastard!

I approve of this decision!

So I can't give up!

Dol's eyes suddenly sharpened.

then.

"Wow--"

"Brigadier General Dorl!! Someone come quick and help move these iron ingots!"

And what is Knight doing while he's working hard to train?

A new world, a certain sea area.

A lush, green island exists quietly here.

It appears to be an uninhabited island; as far as the eye can see, all that can be seen are mountain peaks and dense vegetation covering the entire island.

A small boat gradually approached the island.

Knight, now possessing Waldo's body again, stood at the bow of the ship, gazing at the seemingly unremarkable island.

"Master, the gate is just ahead."

Luna stood beside Knight.

The small boat rounded a headland and entered a small bay.

Deep in the bay, two massive metal gates stand silently, though somewhat concealed, they are quite obvious once you get close.

"Sir, how do we get in?"

Behind him, Anthony asked in a low voice.

Knight simply raised his right hand quietly.

Invisible matter coalesced into a giant sword.

"Go in this way."

laugh!

The air was instantly pierced through, and the speed and size of the transparent giant sword soared under the effect of the Momo-Momo Fruit. The air was directly rubbed together, creating brilliant sparks. The sword, which was invisible, now trailed a long fiery tail.

At this point, Punk Hazard didn't have any guardians worth paying attention to, so they could just go straight in.

Even the sound couldn't catch up; the transparent giant sword crashed into the tightly closed metal door like a meteor.

boom!

The metal gate was pierced through and collapsed abruptly with a loud bang, revealing a deep passage.

"We need to speed things up."

Knight raised his hand, and an invisible hand grabbed the small boat, causing it to accelerate rapidly.

At this moment, inside Punk Hazard, this is the port area connected to the outside world.

Just now, the sturdy metal door was instantly pierced by an invisible force.

The unseen attack continued its relentless assault into the harbor, cleaving several ships in two before crashing into the walls separating different areas, creating a massive hole in the walls.

The port area was thrown into chaos.

"What happened? Where did this attack come from!"

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack! Sound the alarm immediately!"

Amidst this chaos, a ship flew in through the passage connecting to the sea.

Real flight, at speeds that leave you speechless.

The ship crashed into the harbor, sending many unsuspecting guards and sailors flying.

"Who on earth is it?!"

An officer wearing a coat of justice and with the rank of lieutenant colonel on his shoulder roared, drew his knife, and charged toward the gradually coming to a stop ship.

"Forehead!!"

Before they could even get a step closer, the lieutenant colonel was forced to stop.

He felt himself being captured.

They were grabbed by an invisible hand!

It was unshakeable, as if a little more force would crush it!

A large hand grabbed him and flew forward, landing him at the bow of the ship.

"Who are you--"

The lieutenant colonel's eyes widened instantly.

Because he saw it, the man standing at the bow of the ship, "Bandi—"

The lieutenant colonel's head lolled to the side, and he lost consciousness.

About half a minute later.

"Wow!"

The lieutenant colonel opened his eyes in terror, crying, "Spare me! Spare me!"

Knight calmly said, "Now, tell me, where are Vegapunk's collections stored?"

"Me, me,"

The lieutenant colonel's body was trembling uncontrollably. "I don't know..."

"Then take me to someone who knows."

Almost simultaneously, in the Punk Hazard monitoring room.

The events that occurred at the port were clearly displayed on the screen.

"Report to headquarters immediately! The group of escaped convicts is attacking!!"

The Science Unit is a subordinate agency of the Navy, so of course, headquarters should be notified immediately.

then.

Naval Headquarters, Marin is numerous.

The hurried footsteps outside the door made Zhan Guo, who was processing official documents, unconsciously frown.

Why do I have a bad feeling?

The door was pushed open the next instant.

"Marshal Sengoku! Something terrible has happened! That group of fugitives has appeared in Punk Hazard!"

"What?!"

Zhan Guo's expression changed drastically.

How could it possibly be Punk Hazard!

That place should be absolutely confidential!

However, now is not the time to think about these things!

"Contact Punk Hazard and have Sentomaru protect Dr. Vegapunk and evacuate immediately! Also, notify G-1 and G-5 bases and have them send reinforcements! Oh, and Zephyr too, I remember their area isn't far from Punk Hazard!"

"yes!"

Even after making the arrangements, Zhan Guo's brow remained furrowed.

Whether it's the naval guerrillas or the G-1 and G-5 bases, they are all some distance from Punk Hazard.

It's too late.

Damn it, it just so happens to be when Borsalino comes back from his rotation!

The closest to Punk Hazard—

Sengoku took out a Den Den Mushi and dialed a number directly.

The call connected quickly. "Sengoku, why are you contacting me so suddenly? Is something wrong?"

"Satan Saint,"

Sengoku stated directly, "The group of escapees from Impel Down attacked Punk Hazard."

"What did you say? How could it be Punk Hazard!?"

The previously calm voice on the other end of the phone suddenly became shrill, "Vegapunk is there! Nothing can happen there!"

"I know the scientific forces are definitely not strong enough to stop those people, and the reinforcements that could reach them are too far away to arrive in time!"

Sengoku took a deep breath. "Only Dressrosa is close enough! Only Doflamingo can provide timely support! Sending that guy to Punk Hazard is dangerous, but at this point, we have no other choice!"

Without almost any hesitation, Satan, one of the Five Elders on the other end of the phone, replied, "Okay, I'll contact Doflamingo right away. He has to go!"