One Piece: Ascending the Divine Path

Knight left without hesitation.

Two days have already been spent in Wano Country, and the main body is almost at the G-1 base, about to meet the hero Garp. So, it's best to transfer the consciousness back as soon as possible.

"That's settled then, everyone do their job."

Knight raised his hand, and as he leaped into the air, an invisible hand grabbed the Kozuki Sukiyaki, the three swords, and the three boxes.

"You are free to enter that world and communicate. No matter where you are, you will all be in the same place after entering that world. Let's agree on a time and have everyone gather once a day to exchange information."

To keep these guys focused on their work, even though they were all high-level hubs like Anthony and his ilk, Knight didn't grant them access to their own little worlds. In fact, the place where they gathered was an empty castle, devoid of any pleasure and purely for holding meetings.

"That's very convenient."

Hyōgor nodded slightly.

In this way, there's no need to risk contacting each other if anything happens.

"Sukiyaki Master..."

Kawamatsu felt somewhat downcast as he watched the Kozuki Sukiyaki fly into the air.

There's no way to resist! Sukiyaki-sama is about to be taken away as a hostage.

Actually, there's no need for hostages at all; this guy can possess someone else's body across mountains and rivers.

"If anything happens, remember to call me in that world."

Knight felt he had been far too dutiful.

Is that all there is to Im?

"Then, that's settled."

Knight was about to leap into the air.

At that moment, Hiyori Kozuki suddenly spoke up, "Wait!"

"Um?"

Knight turned around.

The girl looked directly at him, not at his physical body, but as if she were looking through flesh into Knight's soul. "What should we call you?"

A familiar problem.

"Just call me the Night King."

"The Night King...is that you, sir?"

Hiyori nodded slightly, then continued, "When will it be time to start the war?"

  

"This is not your concern."

Knight didn't linger; he soared into the sky, leaving behind only the words, "Just follow my orders."

Everyone watched with varying expressions as the two figures disappeared into the night sky.

"alright,"

Babanuki tentatively asked, "Shouldn't everyone be heading back? The next patrol is about to start their shift."

In any case, in the vast darkness of the night, neither Orochi nor Kaido realized that the prison mine had changed hands.

It was morning, the sun was shining brightly, and a gentle breeze was blowing.

Naval Headquarters G-1 Base.

The five massive warships of the naval guerrilla force slowly docked at the port.

"You're back again."

On the side of the No. 1 ship, Dole remarked with some emotion, "This voyage has certainly been quite eventful."

"yes,"

Binz chimed in, "We've been through the Leonard Pirates, supporting Punk Hazard, chasing down those fugitives, and even wiped out several pirate groups on the way back. Everyone's exhausted. We need to get some proper rest this time."

The naval guerrillas will stay at G-1 base for a week. The officers and soldiers also need to rest. No one can stand sailing at sea for a long time.

"So, Binz,"

Knight sat lazily on the gunwale, yawning, and said, "What does all this have to do with you? What are you tired about?"

While his consciousness was in Wano Country, his body never stopped training, and he is now indeed somewhat physically and mentally exhausted.

As for Binz, he was basically just a spectator. Zephyr told him to do odd jobs, and he really did nothing but do odd jobs.

"Stop talking such discordant things, Knight!"

Binz declared righteously, "Every marine in the guerrilla force is fighting for justice with all their might! We just have different roles!"

"Is your job just to cheer and shout?"

Knight raised an eyelid. "At least Ain knows to show some concern."

"I cared too, okay!"

"The concern shown by an ugly man is even more infuriating; it's a side effect, it's harmful to my eyes."

"Hey! Knight! You bastard!!"

Binz, now furious, retorted, "Besides, didn't you say women are a nuisance? Why is Ain's concern different? I knew you were just pretending!"

"Are you an idiot, Binz?"

Knight calmly replied, "I'm just telling Ain to stop daydreaming, not that I have terrible taste. Ain is undeniably beautiful. Do you even know what pleasing to the eye means?"

With a blank expression, Ain asked, "Should I be happy?"

"Isn't that obvious?"

Knight said matter-of-factly, "With my approval, you can be proud, Aion."

"Thank you so much, Knight."

Ain rolled her eyes.

This guy can be really annoying when he's being annoying.

So you weren't blind after all?

"Hahaha! You guys have such a good relationship."

Dol laughed heartily, "Really, it reminds me of my classmates. I wonder what Tina is doing now."

Tina?

Is this woman in the same year as Smoker and Tina?

Compared to the two classmates who were still colonels seven years later, this woman's career has progressed much better.

"Where did you see that you two are close, Senior Dor?"

Binz scoffed, "Knight's only problem is he's a bit too strong, otherwise Ain and I would have beaten him up already."

"Yeah?"

Knight smiled slightly and looked at Ain. "Ain, will you beat me up?"

The boy's handsome face immediately came into view, and his usually lazy face now carried a gentle smile.

Ain's ears suddenly turned slightly red, and she felt her face burning. She subconsciously turned her face away, "I can't be bothered with you guys! Don't drag me into your jokes."

Knight looked at Binz with a hint of mockery. "Look."

"Hey! Ian! Besides being strong and handsome, what else is good about Knight?!"

Binz jumped up and down in anger, "You woman, you're completely blinded by lust!"

"Hahahahaha!"

Dole laughed so hard she almost fell over. "It's perfectly normal. What female marine in a guerrilla unit wouldn't want to date Knight?"

"Am I really living in such a dangerous environment?"

Knight suddenly became somewhat serious.

Ain's face flushed slightly, and she looked at Dol with a hint of annoyance. "Senior Dol, please stop joking!"

"Hmm? Little Ain, don't you want to?"

Dol's eyes lit up. "Then Knight, how about we go on a date next time?"

"wishful thinking."

Knight gave a cold laugh.

"Ugh—"

Dol narrowed her eyes, seemingly somewhat intoxicated. "This look of disdain is highly regarded among the female marines."

Knight's lips twitched visibly.

What's going on with the Navy? Are there so many prostitutes?

Therefore, boys also need to protect themselves when they go out.

"Hahaha! Knight, you're hilarious!"

Dor laughed heartily.

After chatting, the guerrillas landed at G-1 base. After Zephyr gave them a few words of instruction, the team was disbanded, and the marines, led by their officers, went to their accommodations.

Knight and his group followed Zephyr into the G-1 base building and arrived at the base commander's office.

Zephyr pushed open the door and entered, his hearty laughter immediately greeting everyone, "Hahahaha! Zephyr! Welcome back!"

An elderly man with white hair, dressed in a white suit and wearing a coat of justice, sat on the sofa, stuffing a bag of senbei into his mouth while laughing heartily at Zefa.

Zephyr stopped in his tracks, looking disgusted. "Garp, you bastard, food scraps are flying all over me!"

This is... Hero Garp?

Knight sized up the old man.

He looks much the same as in the comics: a full head of white hair, a robust physique, and a scar near his eye.

Its aura is terrifyingly strong.

He is not even in the same league as Teacher Zefa.

Binz and Ian behind him both looked somewhat excited.

This was the first time they had ever seen a legendary naval hero!

"Haha, sorry, sorry."

He said sorry, but his tone and expression showed no remorse whatsoever. Iron Fist Garp was still grinning, "I'm just so happy that we can fight side by side again, right!"

Zefa pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses and said, "Don't you dare hold us back."

Knight almost lost his composure.

No, Mr. Zephyr, don't you have any self-awareness?

"Hahahahaha!"

Hero Garp burst into laughter.

"You've worked hard, Professor Zephyr. This voyage has been very successful."

Sitting opposite him on the sofa, the man in the office chair behind the desk, Admiral Akainu, whom he had met on Punk Hazard, stood up.

"It's pointless to fail in the most crucial battle."

Zephyr shook his head, then asked, "So, any news from headquarters about those people?"

"no."

Akainu shook his head. "After the battle of Parrell Island, those people completely disappeared. Nobody knows where they went."

"But has Waldo really become that powerful?"

"The hero Garp, who was on vacation earlier, said with some surprise."

He clearly remembered that back then, Waldo, aside from being a bit reckless, wasn't exactly a troublesome pirate.

"He's much more powerful than he was more than twenty years ago, and he even has a second ability."

Zefa paused for a moment, then said hesitantly, "Besides, that guy's personality has changed a lot. I even doubt whether he's really Waldo."

Oh, Professor Zephyr is quite perceptive.

"Hahaha, we'll see once we catch him!"

Garp chuckled and said, "I'll stay in the New World for a while. If they show up, I'll go with you."

"It's not that easy."

Zephyr shook his head. "Waldo's mobility is such that even with a ship, we can't catch up with him."

"You'll only know once you try!"

Hero Garp's smile remained unchanged.

No wonder he's Wang Lufei's grandfather; his optimism is inherited from him.

It doesn't matter, Luna and her team have been keeping a very low profile lately and will definitely not show up at sea.

"By the way, Garp,"

Zephyr finally remembered the important matter, "If you have time, could you give Knight some pointers? That kid has awakened Conqueror's Haki, but nobody taught him, and he's using it very crudely."

"Oh! Sengoku told me about this name!"

Hero Garp turned his head, his gaze instantly locking onto Knight. "It's you, isn't it?"

"Lieutenant General Garp."

Knight raised his hand in salute.

"Mmm! Not bad, not bad!"

Garp sized Knight up, nodding repeatedly. "Even better than Kuzan when he was young!"

"Because I'm going to be a Fleet Admiral."

Knight said matter-of-factly.

"marshal?"

Karp frowned immediately, looking disgusted, and said, "That position is incredibly demanding, with no freedom, and you're constantly being bullied. You should find someone else!"

"Hey, Garp."

Zefa was speechless. "Don't crush this kid's dream."

"Hahaha! Okay!"

Garp chuckled and nodded, looking at Knight. "Kid, since Zephyr has spoken, I'll be giving you some Conqueror's Haki training!"

finally coming?

He did train Aokiji and Coby, and he also laid a solid foundation for Luffy. Hopefully, he can reach a five-point level of Guy's skill.