One Piece: Ascending the Divine Path

The coastline fell into silence.

Then, upon hearing Knight's words, the navy men snapped out of their initial daze, and at that moment, everyone couldn't help but shrug their shoulders.

Zephyr's lips curled up, and Akainu pulled down the brim of his navy cap.

Dol laughed silently while giving Knight a thumbs up.

"Major Knight, right?"

The Five Elders' calm voices came through the phone call.

"it's me."

Knight replied lazily, "It's not my fault, Five Elders, he asked for it himself."

"Youthful vigor is understandable, but it's even more important to follow the rules and not repeat this mistake."

The Five Elders' tone was unreadable: "This matter ends here."

"clear."

Knight readily accepted the good advice.

See, what did I say before?

Do you even understand the value of the Navy's future star?

"Zeffa!"

The Five Elders suddenly called out, "So much information has fallen into the hands of that group; the government cannot accept this! Now is the last and best opportunity. Charlotte Linlin and Kaido's men are also searching for them; continue the pursuit!"

"certainly!"

Without any hesitation, Zephyr replied, "This was exactly what I wanted to achieve!"

That is, at this moment.

"You brat!!!"

With an angry roar, the collapsing mountains in the distance turned into threads, and Doflamingo soared into the air, then flew over.

Knight couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement; he's really tough.

Doflamingo was in an even worse state at this point, his face dented from Knight's punch, and his signature sunglasses shattered.

Unfortunately, because his face was covered in blood and gore, it was still impossible to see what his eyes looked like.

"I'll kill you!!"

  

Doflamingo was furious and charged at Knight like a whirlwind.

How dare that brat!

How dare he?!

This is the second time! This is the second time they've suddenly attacked me!!

Knight didn't react much because—

"Haunted Dog".

A magma fist grazed Doflamingo's face in an instant.

In that brief moment of collision, Doflamingo's hair on one side of his head was already charred.

"..."

Doflamingo's anger vanished in an instant. Seeing Akainu standing in front of Knight, his right hand still emitting billowing black smoke, Doflamingo's eyes cleared up instantly.

"Doflamingo, this matter ends here."

The voices of the Five Elders that came through the Den Den Mushi in Knight's hand made Doflamingo grit his teeth in anger.

"Okay, okay!!"

Doflamingo stared intently at Knight.

Knight gave him the middle finger mockingly.

What can be done?

Kid!

You just wait!

Without any hesitation, Doflamingo took off like a giant bird and flew away.

Are we going to stay here and continue to be humiliated if we don't leave?

Watching his departing figure, Vergo's heart broke on the deck not far away on the shore.

Dover!!

How dare they humiliate their lord like this! Navy, I'll destroy you!

Then, upon seeing Akainu, Zephyr, Knight, and Vergo on the shore, they immediately lowered their eyes.

Let's continue to lie low and await Dover's orders.

"Never mind Doflamingo, just do your own jobs."

On the shore, the Five Elders left their last words and then hung up the phone.

"Don't be so impulsive next time, Knight."

Professor Zephyr made a symbolic criticism, saying, "Those are the Five Elders."

"Wow, the highest power in the world, that's terrifying."

Knight sighed and naturally sat down lazily.

"Well done, Knight."

Akainu turned around, his eyes full of admiration as he looked at Knight. "That's how you deal with trash like this!"

"It was just something I did."

Knight smiled.

Akainu is actually quite contradictory. He is indeed a tough soldier, but in the original work, he supports the Shichibukai system.

"No wonder Professor Zephyr values ​​you so much."

Akainu said, "Now I'm starting to look forward to your future too!"

The admiration in his tone was so strong that he practically wanted to put a navy cap on Knight's head.

Faced with the admiral's praise, Knight shrugged and said matter-of-factly, "Brother Akainu, you're a bit slow. Who wouldn't value or have expectations for me? It's just human nature."

Even a seasoned veteran like Akainu paused for a moment, then couldn't help but smile, "An interesting young man."

Zefa's expression was slightly strange, a mixture of embarrassment and pride.

Shortly thereafter, the naval guerrilla fleet and the fleet from G-1 base arrived almost simultaneously.

The guerrilla soldiers brought down the captured Leonard Pirates.

After receiving the pirates, the marines at G-1 base handed over their ammunition and supplies to the guerrillas who had not been resupplyed.

On the shore, Akainu and Zephyr stood side by side, the master and apprentice smoking together.

Akainu, puffing on a cigar, said, "Zeff-sensei, I can't leave for now. Be careful from now on."

If it were Zephyr in his prime, then of course there would be nothing to worry about.

However, now, facing that group of people—and possibly even the Charlotte Family and the Beast Pirates—even the ruthless Akainu couldn't help but feel a little worried.

"rest assured,"

Zefa simply said calmly, "I've been doing rehabilitation all this time, and the results have been remarkable."

"That's good."

Akainu nodded slightly.

He paused for a moment, then suddenly added, "Knight is a pretty good kid."

"That's what everyone says."

Zefa smiled.

He took a deep drag of his cigarette, exhaled a smoke ring, and said, "I will train him to be a Marine who surpasses you all."

"Yeah?"

A smile appeared on Akainu's cold, hard face. "Let him bring it on."

Then, the five naval guerrilla warships set off again, pursuing Doflamingo in the direction he had indicated.

Meanwhile, the World Government's intelligence network has also begun operations, conducting a search across a large area of ​​sea ahead.

Inside the dining hall of Navy Guerrilla Ship No. 1.

Knight is indulging in a gluttonous meal.

The long journey, followed by a battle with Doflamingo, took a toll.

"So Knight, you really beat up that Shichibukai Donquixote Doflamingo?"

Beside him, Binz, who had missed everything because he arrived late, was incredibly excited.

Knight was too busy wolfing down his food to pay any attention to him.

Fortunately, the other generals were also having a snack here. Brigadier General Dol, who was sitting with his back to Knight, laughed and said, "It's two meals. Doflamingo is going crazy."

"So, it's true?"

Binz was dumbfounded.

They immediately cheered, "Wow! Knight, you're amazing! He's a Shichibukai! Even on a global scale, he's one of the most powerful pirates!"

It provides a lot of emotional value.

Knight finally managed to look up amidst his busy schedule. "What's so surprising about that? Just a mere Shichibukai."

"Ha ha!"

Major General Marcus couldn't help but laugh out loud. He asked Binz, "Binz, has Knight always been this arrogant?"

"That's being modest now."

Binz said in a serious tone.

"So this is Knight."

Ain, who came with Binz to inquire about the situation, had a few sighs.

Knight is progressing so fast, so fast, that she can only marvel.

"I actually think that arrogant Knight is kind of cute, isn't he? Like a kitten with its fur standing on end."

Dol said this.

Knight couldn't help but turn around and glance at her, only to meet the brigadier general's smiling eyes.

The two locked eyes.

"Oh? Dor?"

Major General Marcus immediately chimed in, "Could it be that she fell for Knight because he rescued her?"

"Hahaha, Dor, are you an old cow eating young grass?"

Major General Gavin laughed heartily, "But Knight is indeed both handsome and strong."

Even Lieutenant General Simon couldn't help but shake his head with a smile, "It's such a youthful time."

Ain paused slightly, then subconsciously looked at Knight.

Knight smirked. "I don't want to be too rude, but the woman in this world who's good enough for me hasn't been born yet."

He looked at Dor and said, "Give up, Dor. I'm destined to be the man you can't have. Don't be so arrogant."

"..."

Dole's lips twitched slightly. "Can I take back what I said earlier?"

This guy is so annoying!

At that moment, Zefa strode into the restaurant.

His gaze immediately fell on Knight. "Headquarters, Knight. We have good news."

"what?"

Knight looked up in surprise.

"Cough cough."

Zephyr coughed twice with a stern face. "Major Knight of the Marine Guerrilla Force has performed outstandingly in the battle against the Leonard Pirates, personally killing the great pirate Black Axe Leonard. He is hereby awarded the rank of Colonel of the Headquarters as encouragement."

The scene fell silent for a moment.

"Colonel...?"

Binz's mouth hung open in disbelief.

"Is Knight already a colonel?"

Ain was also somewhat stunned.

They've all just graduated.

"That's incredible!"

Lieutenant General Simon remarked, "It seems we are about to witness the birth of our youngest general."

"There's no comparison, absolutely no comparison."

Major General Gavin also looked deeply moved.

How old was he when he became a colonel?

"Up to colonel in one go?"

Rear Admiral Marcus was somewhat surprised. "Single-handedly killing a pirate with a bounty of 500 million, a promotion is certainly a given, but a direct promotion of two ranks?"

"He was actually originally slated to be promoted to lieutenant colonel."

Zephyr said, "After all, Knight is still too young, having just graduated. However, the Five Elders specifically praised Knight during their conversation with Sengoku, which is why Sengoku decided to promote him directly to colonel."

"The Five Elders?"

Dole was somewhat surprised. "Didn't Knight just disobey the Five Elders?"

"Watch your attitude, Dor."

Zephyr glared at Dol. "The Five Elders aren't that petty. Even they have to look at an outstanding Marine like Knight differently."

"Then I suggest a thorough investigation of the Warring States period marshal."

Knight said casually, "Even the Five Elders treat him differently, yet he won't even give him a general's position. He doesn't seem to have much respect for the world's highest authority."

I've already said that even the Five Elders should take a genius like myself seriously.

So, you should reflect on this, Warring States Marshal.

"Hahaha, Knight, you little brat!"

Everyone burst into laughter, and Brigadier General Dorl laughed so hard he was shaking with mirth.

To reiterate what I said earlier, Knight is a really interesting guy.

"You little brat,"

Zephyr couldn't hold back any longer and could only forcefully suppress the corners of his mouth from turning up. "Show some respect to Sengoku."

Regardless, the naval guerrillas continued forward.

Shortly afterwards.

World of Warcraft, Whole Cake Island.

"Mom! We've got a lead on those people!"

Charlotte Perospero, the eldest son of the Charlotte family, hurriedly pushed open the palace doors.

Charlotte Linlin, the world's number one female pirate, who was lazily eating cake, suddenly lost her languid expression. She sat up, her scarlet lips curving upwards.

"Mommy, Mommy! I've been waiting so long! So, Perospero, where is the Lunarians I've been dreaming of?"

"The exact location is still unclear, all we know is that the group attacked the naval science unit and then sailed northeast," Perospero said.

"Naval Science Unit? They must have gained something!"

Charlotte Linlin's eyes lit up instantly. "Mommy, Mommy! There's more good news! Where have Katakuri and the others found? Tell them to head to that area right away!"

The same thing happened on Onigashima in Wano Country.

"Hehehehe! It's finally appeared? Then what are we waiting for! Let Jhin go!"