One Piece: Blue Scale Admiral

Although he still can't compare to the highest earners in the world, Jonathan's money is all earned with a clear conscience; he hasn't engaged in any illegal or unethical business.

Not only do I have a clear conscience.

Jonathan was very proud and honored.

Because in his eyes, this money was not just simple monetary wealth.

Instead, they were bounties for the heads and corpses of criminals.

This is the graveyard of hundreds of thousands of pirates who ravaged the seas.

He fulfilled his original intention in creating the Hunter's Guild.

Such a tremendous achievement could not have been accomplished by a mere admiral.

Based on this achievement, it is no exaggeration to call Jonathan Barnett the King of Hunters.

However, with the decrease in high-star hunters in the Bounty Hunter Guild, the expansion of this graveyard will continue to slow down, or even stop completely.

Because the Hunter's Guild is now facing the same problem that the Marine Headquarters faced back then.

That is, there is no one to carry on the legacy.

No outstanding and powerful successor has emerged.

After his death, the Bounty Hunters Guild will exist in name only.

Jonathan took a deep breath and poured out his thoughts to the young navy man he had only known for less than two days.

With a sincere expression, he pointed to the endless wealth around them and looked at Rorschach, saying:

“I’m serious, Rorschach. You should leave the Navy and take over the Bounty Hunter Guild. Even if you don’t like Sera, it doesn’t matter. As long as you become the president of the guild, all the wealth here will be yours.”

Looking at Jonathan's sincere expression, Rorschach hesitated and said, "Are you serious? You trust me that much? We've only known each other for less than two days. Aren't you afraid I'll be the next Gulliver? This is your life savings. If you give it to a bad person, it could create a huge power that's richer than a country."

Hearing Rorschach's question, Jonathan grinned, revealing his toothless mouth: "Last night's battle has made me fully understand your character..."

"Can you really understand someone's personality and inner thoughts through fighting?" Rorschach interrupted him.

“Of course!” Jonathan said matter-of-factly. “Battle and fighting are the most direct reflections of a person’s character, their beliefs, their talents, and their potential. And these…”

He looked at Rorschach with great enthusiasm, "You performed exceptionally well. I haven't found such a satisfactory opponent in a long time. And most importantly, you're the most outstanding prospect of the Navy's generation. My group of junior Navy personnel have a much sharper eye than I do. If you didn't meet their standards, would they treat you so well?"

Rorschach was speechless.

That old guy is quite meticulous.

However, he's probably going to be disappointed.

Rorschach will not leave the Navy.

Perhaps sensing Rorschach's meaning, Jonathan sighed inwardly, somewhat disappointed.

But he still said to Rorschach, "Don't rush to refuse. You're still young. People's thoughts change over time. Back when I was in the Navy, my passion for fighting evil and upholding justice was no less than yours. If you survive this, I'll try to hold on for a few more years. The position of the next president of the Bounty Hunter Guild is always reserved for you..."

"forget it."

Before Jonathan could finish speaking, Rorschach raised his hand to interrupt him.

He couldn't figure it out no matter how hard he tried.

I have no right to do this.

To get others to willingly hand over the vast power they've painstakingly built, as well as the immense wealth they've accumulated over decades.

He said it was impossible not to be moved by what Jonathan said.

He didn't want to be a pirate.

In the current situation, the Navy remains a lackey of the World Government, largely subject to its control and lacking much autonomy.

If I were to leave the Navy and become the president of the Bounty Hunter Guild, having this readily available, massive organization that covers the entire world would be of great help in fulfilling the dream I want to achieve.

But he had no reason to leave the navy.

Everyone in the navy treated him so well.

He had long considered the navy his home.

However, although he didn't want to take up the mantle of the Bounty Hunter Guild, that didn't stop Rorschach from giving the respectable old man in front of him a little advice.

"President Jonathan, have you ever been to the East China Sea?"

He suddenly asked this question out of the blue, catching Jonathan off guard.

"What did you say?"

Luo Xia chuckled: "You just want an excellent successor, right? That's easy, I'll recommend one to you."

"You're recommending a successor for the chairman? Who is it? Are there any other outstanding people in the Navy? Let me make this clear, if someone is far inferior to you, I won't take them." Jonathan didn't seem too concerned.

"It's not the Navy. That guy's strength might not be as good as mine right now. But his growth potential is absolutely world-class, and he possesses an incredible perseverance that ordinary people can't match. If you're interested, you can take a trip to the East Blue. With your status as a great swordsman of the old era using dual swords, if you have the chance to meet him, I think there's a high chance he'd be willing to come here with you. Because as far as I know, his dream is to become the world's greatest swordsman."

Jonathan was stunned. "His dream is to become the world's greatest swordsman? What's his name?"

Jonathan's dream was once to become the world's greatest swordsman.

However, many of the strongmen of the old era used swords.

To dominate the world with swordsmanship in that era was even more difficult than becoming the Pirate King.

Among the world's top swordsmen, those in the public eye include Shiki, Roger, Red Earl, Rayleigh, and Grimm.

Each one is incredibly powerful, standing atop the vast ocean.

Although his name as the great swordsman "Aukima" later resounded throughout the world, Jonathan did not believe that he could live up to the title of the world's greatest swordsman.

Every world number one is absolutely powerful, without any exaggeration!

In fact, several years ago, the current world's number one swordsman, Hawkeye Mihawk, came here and sat down with him to discuss the way of swordsmanship.

It was after that that Jonathan realized with a bitter taste that the brilliant young man had surpassed him.

"Who is he?" Jonathan asked again.

“A young man named Roronoa Soron comes from Shimotsuki Village in the East Blue.”

Chapter 262 War Preparations

"Sir, this is the situation with the Bounty Hunters' Guild. Gulliver has gathered over 20,000 pirates, preparing to attack Queen Spring Castle and destroy the Bounty Hunters' Guild. A massive war is imminent. Do you have any suggestions?"

Back in the hall, Luo Xia contacted Sengoku again and told him all the intelligence he had obtained.

After listening to his account, Sengoku pondered for a long time before frowning slightly and saying, "According to the information you provided, you have already fought with Gulliver and even arrested Wagner, the attacker from Wang Zhi's command. That means Gulliver's battle plan has been exposed, and they will probably immediately send a large force to attack."

Rorschach nodded gravely: "Yes, that's exactly what I'm worried about. Pukki is too close to here, and Marineford is too far away. Even if headquarters sends reinforcements, they probably won't be able to get there in time before the war starts."

The food city of Pukki is only about 100 miles away from the Queen City of Spring as the crow flies.

If Gulliver's pirate fleet were to arrive at full speed, it would likely only take them two or three hours.

Even using the fastest speed of a warship, it would take several days to reach Marineford from here.

With this time difference, by the time reinforcements arrive, it will be too late.

"Could we ask Admiral Kizaru to come and help? He's fast, he should be able to catch up," Rorschach said after thinking for a moment.

“Sigh, I would like to send him there,” Sengoku sighed, “but unfortunately, he has already set off for the New World with Kuzan.”

"Isn't Admiral Sakazuki guarding the New World? Why are Kizaru and Aokiji there too? Has something major happened over there?"

Rorschach was somewhat surprised.

Akainu hasn't returned to headquarters for the past six months; he's been stationed at the G1 branch in the New World.

Furthermore, there are two general candidates over there, Lieutenant General Gion and Lieutenant General Kake.

Logically speaking, even if one of the Four Emperors' crews wanted to cause trouble, they would have to think twice and consider the consequences.

But now, they've even sent out Kizaru and Aokiji.

If three naval admirals enter the New World at once, something must have happened there.

Rorschach had no idea what major events would occur in the New World in 1517.

"It is indeed a major event. Jack the Drought, one of the three calamities of the Beasts Pirates, has invaded Fishman Island and slaughtered a large number of fishmen."

Whitebeard was enraged and attacked Kaido. The two major Yonko pirate crews, with tens of thousands of troops, were fighting in the waters near the G1 branch above Fish-Man Island. The situation there is chaotic; Sakazuki is struggling alone, so I sent Borsalino and Kuzan to help.”

The voice of Sengoku coming through the Den Den Mushi stunned Rorschach.

Why did Drought Jack slaughter the fishmen on Fishman Island for no reason?

It seems he himself is a fish-man, right?

Fishman Island is the territory protected by the Whitebeard Pirates, and very few people have ever dared to cause trouble there, except for some inexperienced and fearless rookie pirates.

Logically speaking, someone like Jack, a high-ranking officer in the Beasts Pirates, should have known this long ago.

However, Rorschach felt relieved when he thought about Jack the Drought's style of doing things.

That guy is a complete idiot.

In the manga, in order to rescue Doflamingo, even Vice Admiral Sengoku's warships, including those of Kato Toraka and Tsuru, were attacked.

He truly is the strongest man in the world of One Piece.

With that kind of courage, even Kaido would have to call him "big brother".

However, what puzzled Rorschach was that Jinbe was still on Fishman Island.

At this point in time, Jinbe has already been invited to become a Shichibukai.

With his strength, how could he not stop Jack the Drought?

Seemingly noticing Rorschach's confusion, Sengoku continued, "Jinbe broke Jack the Drought's two legs and one arm, protecting the Ryugu Kingdom on Fishman Island, and thoroughly enraging Kaido."

"Wow, Jinbe is that strong?" Rorschach exclaimed in surprise.

Sengoku sighed and said, "We were also quite surprised by the information reported by the Ryugu Kingdom. It seems that Jinbe's title as the strongest fish-man, the Knight of the Sea, is well-deserved. Inviting him to become a Shichibukai was a wise choice."

Actually, there were some things that were left unsaid during the Warring States period.

According to the research of the Naval Staff, the reason why Jack the Drought suddenly appeared on Fishman Island was most likely because he was after Rorschach.

Their earlier fears that Kaido might target Rorschach have come true.