One Piece: Blue Scale Admiral

Upon seeing the lightning, both Luo and Gross shuddered and moved further away from Luo Xia.

A blush crept across Hibari's face as she turned away and leaned against Tashigi.

Seeing the electric current on Rorschach's fingers, Drake finally recalled the fear he felt when he was dominated by Rorschach on the submarine, and immediately shook his head in fright.

"Just kidding, I'm just kidding. After all, I'm just an ancient species. How dare I compare myself to a mythical beast species that's even rarer than a natural one? Hahaha, eat up, try this specialty I brought from the New World Kingdom: glutinous rice cream cake."

As he spoke, he actually picked up a bunch of boxes from beside his feet, opened them, and put them on the table.

The box was indeed filled with all sorts of desserts. As soon as the box was opened, the aroma of cream, chocolate, and cheese filled the cafeteria, making even the air smell sweeter.

"The desserts from all over the world are the most famous delicacies in the world."

With quick eyes and hands, Hibari grabbed two cream puffs, stuffed one into Tashigi's hand, and took a bite of the other.

"Mmm~, so sweet, such a satisfying taste."

Her eyes narrowed into crescent shapes, and a happy expression appeared on her face.

Is it really that exaggerated?

Rorschach shook his head, picked up a large piece of cake that looked like a pizza, and stuffed it into his mouth to chew.

"Ok?"

His pupils contracted violently after just one bite.

tasty.

The indescribable deliciousness exploded on his taste buds like a delicious bomb.

Sweet, warm, delicious, soft and crispy textures come rushing in the moment the pizza enters your mouth, flooding your heart with flavor.

Even though I was just eating this seemingly simple dessert, I couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

"Waaah, I feel like crying. Is this what they mean by 'so delicious you cry'?"

Rorschach couldn't resist taking several more large pieces of dessert, stuffing them into his mouth, and chewing them heartily.

"Hehe, of course. Don't you even know where this dessert is from?"

Seeing everyone's eyes light up as they ate, Drake immediately became smug.

"If we're talking about the most famous desserts in the world, then the Totto Land of the New World is undoubtedly number one."

"Totto Land? Isn't that the territory of Big Mom Charlotte Linlin, the only female among the Four Emperors?"

Tashigi pushed up her glasses and ate the cream puff in small bites, looking like a hamster eating.

"That's right! One of the Four Emperors, Big Mom! The strongest woman in the world! Charlotte Linlin, known as the Iron Balloon! She is the supreme empress of the 35 islands of Totto Land."

Drake looked on with awe.

"Isn't the strongest woman in the world the Pirate Empress? I heard she's also the most beautiful woman."

Gross raised his hand and muttered to himself.

"Idiot, one is a Shichibukai, and the other is a sea emperor who reigns over the New World. You don't even need to think to know who is stronger."

Luo smoothed out his afro, put the spotted hat on his head, and picked up an egg tart to taste.

"Big Mom, the strongest woman in the world, how strong is she?" Hibari's eyes were filled with curiosity and longing. "Is she as strong as Uncle Borsalino or Grandpa Garp?"

"Um... well, it's hard to say." Drake was truly stumped by the question.

"Well..." Yun Que's eyes darted around as she looked at Luo Xia, whose appetite had been whetted by the desserts and who was now stuffing himself with food. "Is he as good as Brother Luo Xia?"

"Isn't that obvious? How can I compare to those monsters?"

Luo Xia chuckled and reached out to press down on the little girl's head, giving it a good rub.

"Big Mom is also a world-class combatant at the level of a Navy admiral. She is the emperor of the sea who reigns over the ocean. This is not just a title."

"Hibari, look, who says women can't become the world's top powerhouses?"

"Anything is possible if you are willing to put in the effort."

"The Queen of All Nations, the Pirate Empress, Granny Tsuru, and Vice Admiral Gion—they are all world-class female powerhouses!"

Upon hearing this, Tashigi's eyes behind her glasses sparkled.

Vice Admiral Gion, the famous female swordswoman of the Navy Headquarters, has always been her idol.

"Is...is the Pirate Empress really the most beautiful woman in the world?"

The lark muttered something under his breath.

"Who knows? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and everyone has a different definition of beauty. Didn't someone say that the mermaid princess of Fishman Island is the most beautiful woman in the world?"

Rorschach shrugged and continued eating.

"Brother Luo Xia, who do you think is the most beautiful woman?"

The lark pursed her lips and looked at her expectantly.

"I've never seen the Pirate Empress, nor have I seen the Mermaid Princess. But..."

Luo Xia chuckled and glanced at the girl who couldn't hide her thoughts. "Perhaps when Yun Que grows up, she'll become even more beautiful than them."

"Huh? No... that can't be... how could I compare to the legendary mermaid princess and the pirate empress?"

Hibari blushed instantly and shrank back behind Tashigi.

Drake pouted as he watched this scene. "Hey, kid, you're so young and you already know how to make girls happy. You're sure to be a womanizer when you grow up."

“That’s still better than an unwanted dinosaur,” Rorschach retorted.

"What's wrong with dinosaurs? Dinosaurs have thick skin and tough flesh, they can withstand..."

"So you can withstand the whip?"

"What nonsense are you spouting, kid?"

"Oh, you're blushing?"

After fooling around for a while, everyone sat around the dining table, eating and sharing their experiences.

Although only half a year has passed, everyone's growth is obvious.

In the six months he spent in the New World, Drake made many contributions and was promoted to major general in a meteoric rise. His abilities also improved dramatically.

Smoker served as the admiral in the East Blue, stationed in Loguetown, where he captured many pirates with bounties of tens of millions of Berries. It seems he's returning this time to be promoted to colonel.

"By the way, haven't any powerful pirates emerged in the East Blue lately, Lieutenant Commander Smoker?"

Luo Xia suddenly interrupted and asked.

It's the year 1517 of the Sea Calendar now. That guy should have set sail by now, right?

Smoker thought for a moment, then frowned slightly and said, "There aren't any particularly powerful pirates in the East Blue. Vice Admiral Garp has been there for the past six months. If there were any powerful pirates, he would have taken care of them long ago. In short, I haven't encountered any particularly troublesome ones."

"I see."

Rorschach nodded.

"You're very concerned about the East China Sea?" Smoker asked, somewhat curious.

“Yeah, a little.” Rorschach didn’t hide anything. “After all, everyone says that the East Blue is the weakest place in the four seas, but it has produced great figures like Vice Admiral Garp and Pirate King Roger.”

Smoker understood. "That makes sense. Although the East China Sea is calm, it did experience a period of glory. The reason it's now called the weakest sea area is probably related to Vice Admiral Garp's frequent trips back to his hometown."

"I'll be going back in a while. I heard you're about to graduate from basic training. If you have time, come visit the East China Sea. I'll take you to the famous seaside restaurant, Balati."

"I'll definitely go if I have the chance."

Rorschach smiled.

He genuinely wanted to visit the East China Sea.

However, compared to the East China Sea, he now misses the North China Sea more, misses the 177th Branch, and misses Red Leaf Village.

"Pulling pulling".

"Pulling pulling".

While they were eating, the Den Den Mushi in Hibari's arms rang.

As soon as Yun Que answered the call, she heard Ze Fa's voice coming from inside.

"Little Lark, is Rorschach with you? Give him the Den Den Mushi."

"Grandpa Zephyr's Den Den Mushi".

The lark, with its cheeks puffed out, reached out and handed over the Den Den Mushi.

As soon as Rorschach picked it up, he saw the Den Den Mushi spraying spittle all over his face.

"You brat, you're already a colonel at headquarters, and you still never carry a Den Den Mushi! I've been trying to call you for ages and no one answers!"

"Listen up, your graduation assessment task has been announced. The assessment location is the first half of the Grand Line."

"The mission objective is..."

Chapter 163: The Beginning! Goal: Six Billion!

The sky is high enough for birds to fly freely, and the sea is wide enough for fish to leap freely.

This phrase perfectly describes Rorschach's current mood.

Starting today, he will be leading a warship with two hundred crew members on a separate expedition from Marineford, the headquarters of the Navy, to the Grand Line for his patrol mission.

Logically speaking, for a mid-to-high-ranking officer at the naval headquarters, a team of only two hundred people is rather meager.

However, given that Rorschach had just graduated from basic training and had no experience in commanding operations, he was in a difficult position.

In addition, he was patrolling the high seas, rather than sitting in charge of a naval branch.

Therefore, during the Warring States period, only two hundred men were approved for him.

The warships were the largest type, 50-meter three-masted sailing ships, powered by coal-fired steam.

The warships are equipped with sea stone at the bottom, allowing them to freely enter and exit calm sea areas.

Thirty-six massive steel cannons were arranged on both sides of the ship.

A massive cannon, comparable to a coastal defense gun, was mounted on the bow of the ship.