One Piece: Blue Scale Admiral

Zefa ignored Rorschach and lit a cigar on the flame that emerged from the palm of the mechanical arm, taking a deep drag.

He inhaled so intensely that nearly a third of the thick cigar burned down in the blink of an eye, emitting a brilliant red glow and dropping ash.

"call……"

A long plume of smoke billowed from Zefa's mouth and nose, swirling like clouds over the surrounding grass.

A satisfied expression appeared on his face, and just as he was about to say something, he suddenly coughed.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

A violent cough erupted from Zefa's mouth, ringing incessantly, causing him to bend over like a hunched old man. He involuntarily reached out and touched the tombstone in front of him.

"If you're sick, don't smoke. You're such a worry."

Rorschach shook his head and sighed, walked over and took the cigar from Zephyr's mouth, then threw it away along with his own cigar, which was then shattered into dust by a bolt of lightning.

"Cough cough!" Zephyr caught his breath and looked up. "You brat, even if you don't smoke it, don't destroy it! That's a special cigar from Alabasta's royal family, a gift from Cobra. A box costs 100,000 Berries. Smoker and Firemountain have been eyeing these cigars for a long time. If they find out you destroyed it like that, they'll definitely come after you."

"Let them come. In this little corner of Marine Headquarters, who have I, Rorschach, ever feared?"

Luo Xia plopped down, picked up the bottle of wine that Zefa had placed aside, and gulped it down in a few mouthfuls, making Zefa's lips twitch.

"You're getting a little too cocky, aren't you? Have things been going too well for you lately?"

Luo Xia leaned against Adila's tombstone, arms crossed, a smirk playing on his lips. "I have every right to be smug. Who do you think I am?"

He started counting on his fingers in front of Zefa.

"I am the disciple of Fleet Admiral Sengoku, the disciple of Marine Hero Garp, the disciple of Black Arm Admiral Zephyr, the disciple of Admiral Akainu, Admiral Kizaru, Admiral Aokiji, and the disciple of Marine Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Tsuru."

"I am the number one of the new generation of naval officers, the leader of the new generation, the youngest vice admiral in history, and the youngest candidate for general."

"I am the strongest creature in the Marine Headquarters, I am the pirate killer of the new era, I have completed the unprecedented recruit graduation assessment mission, and I killed the great pirate Shiki the Golden Lion right after graduation, the Great Pirate King Zhi!"

Zefa was speechless. "You little rascal, you're getting more and more excited, aren't you?"

Rorschach didn't stop, looking at Zephyr in front of him, and continued, "Vice Admiral Lawrence, the commander of the Sabaody Naval Base 66, didn't die at the hands of Aristotle the Avenger, but was killed by me. He indulged in debauchery by day, took the Navy's salary, colluded with pirates, and committed all sorts of atrocities in Sabaody. I couldn't stand it, so I just killed him!"

Zefa's body trembled, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared.

"I also wiped out the Roswald family! I did it to put a sudden stop to this so-called Great Pirate Era. Heh heh heh, but as it turns out, I was too naive."

Rorschach laughed, a disappointed laugh.

"Although the gate to the New World has been closed, pirates continue to appear on the seas. Fleet Admiral Sengoku is too cautious! What a great opportunity! We could have used this chance to sweep through Paradise and the Four Seas, wiping out all the existing pirates and nipping them in the bud, but he has never given the order. Even during the Chaotic Sea incident, if Uncle Sakazuki hadn't overstepped his authority and given the order, G2's predicament probably wouldn't be resolved yet!"

“A few days ago, I went to the North Sea, where I met with Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army. We discussed how to overthrow the World Government's rule and how to restore order and equality to the world…”

Zefa listened intently to Luo Xia's story, the shock in his heart gradually subsiding, and he looked at his last disciple with a complicated expression.

Rorschach killed a Celestial Dragon and even discussed with the Revolutionary Army leader the idea of ​​overthrowing the World Government. He told me all of that.

How much trust does this show in oneself?

You should know that if even one of these outrageous acts were exposed, Luo Xia would surely die.

No matter how talented he is or how much he is valued, the enraged Five Elders will never back down on such matters.

As Zephyr listened quietly to Rorschach's account, the negative and world-weary emotions that had arisen in his heart because of Edward Weevil becoming a new Shichibukai gradually subsided.

A look of affection appeared in his eyes as he looked at Luo Xia with a face full of satisfaction, watching this young naval boy who was gradually shedding his naivety.

He was both worried about Rorschach's dangerous actions and shocked by his disciple's decisiveness and lofty ambition to change the world.

"...So what if he becomes a Shichibukai? Once I get to the New World, I'll see if his Shichibukai status can still provide even a single beri of protection! I dare to kill Celestial Dragons, so what are a mere Shichibukai!"

As Rorschach spoke, his eyes reddened, and he sat up straight, looking at Zephyr.

“Zeff-sensei! You have absolutely no need to be distressed because that bastard became a Shichibukai. He doesn’t deserve it! Neither does the World Government!”

"Are you here to persuade me?" Zefa sighed.

"No! I've come to ask you, teacher, to defect from the Navy!"

Chapter 471 Surgery

"Are you sure you want me to do this to General Zephyr? Kid, you'd better think this through. If something goes wrong, I can't afford the consequences."

In the scientific laboratory beneath Marineford, Lilith, dressed in a tight leather outfit that accentuated her voluptuous figure, looked uncertainly at Rorschach and Zephyr standing beside him, who coughed violently every now and then.

“I am very clear about what I am doing, and I have already obtained Professor Zephyr’s consent.”

Luo Xia turned his head to look at the burly old man beside him.

Zephyr is aging really fast.

At this time last year, he looked energetic and full of vigor, eager to teach a group of outstanding students.

He is very energetic when guiding his cultivation.

Only a year has passed, and deep wrinkles, like ditch lines, have already covered the old man's forehead and the corners of his eyes.

And today he looks much older than yesterday.

It seems that Edward Weeble's situation has really affected him a lot.

Seeing Rorschach looking at him, Zephyr grinned, revealing his snow-white teeth, and laughed heartily, "Just do as Rorschach says, Doctor. What consequences? I'm just an old man with bones. Even if I die tomorrow, I'll have lived a full life."

Although he didn't know why Rorschach had brought him to Vegapunk, just as Rorschach trusted him without reservation, Zephyr also chose to trust his disciple without reservation.

"Alright, it seems you've thought it through. Now, General Zephyr, come here, I need to draw a few vials of blood."

Lilith pulled out a row of neatly stacked glass test tubes from the workbench behind her, and then took out a rubber tube with a pillow attached.

Zefa stepped forward decisively, took off the coat he was wearing, revealing his chest covered with various scars.

No one knows what switch he pressed on his right hand, but the huge and heavy seastone mechanical arm made a clicking sound and detached from his right hand.

Luo Xia quickly stepped forward to help him take it off.

Then, to Rorschach's surprise, after Zephyr's mechanical arm was removed, what was revealed was a perfectly intact right arm.

"Huh? Professor Zephyr, your hand..."

Rorschach was somewhat puzzled.

Didn't they say that Zephyr's right arm was gone?

Seeing the surprise in Rorschach's eyes, Zephyr smiled but didn't say anything, only looking at Lilith in front of him.

As Lilith used a sterilized needle to draw blood from the large vein in Zeff's left arm, she casually remarked, "It's just a cloned arm, why make such a fuss? Admiral Zeff's arm was reattached to him by Vegapunk. But unfortunately, perhaps because too much time had passed since he lost his arm, the connection between the reattached arm and his internal nerves has become somewhat sluggish, lacking flexibility, and even inferior to an externally installed mechanical arm."

“Something is better than nothing, I’m not picky, hahaha.” Zefa laughed heartily.

It's clear that he genuinely doesn't care.

Lilith drew five large vials of blood, and even with Zephyr's physique being as strong as an ox, he was starting to feel the strain, and his lips turned pale.

"How long will it take?" Rorschach asked.

"Are you in a hurry?" Lilith placed five test tubes filled with blood on a centrifuge, pressed a button, and the centrifuge immediately began to spin rapidly.

"As soon as possible, because I'm going to the New World soon." Rorschach nodded.

"Do you want the simplified version or the absolutory version?" Lilith asked without looking up, and before Rorschach could ask, she continued, "The simplified version of the bloodline factor repair potion is simple and straightforward; I can make it in half a day. The absolutory version requires removing some impurities, like the one I gave you last time, so it will take at least three days to make. Both have the same effect: they can repair bodily damage, stimulate bodily potential, increase cell activity, and make people energetic in a short time. The difference is that the former will have some negative effects on the body, while the latter is slightly milder. But frankly, even with the latter, given General Zephyr's physical condition, it won't have much effect. The potency will dissipate very quickly, and it will produce some unpredictable side effects."

"After drinking it, will the activity of his body's cells increase significantly?" Rorschach asked earnestly, staring into Lilith's eyes.

“Of course, they’ve all unleashed their potential, how could they not be active?” Lilith shrugged, causing her ample bosom to bounce.

"That's fine, we'll just make a simplified version. By the way, do you have any spare rooms here?"

As Rorschach spoke, he took out a Den Den Mushi from his pocket, lowered his head and made two calls, seemingly calling two people over.

"Yes, the neighbors all have them."

Lilith said something and then stopped talking, going back to what she was doing.

Rorschach found a stool for Zephat to sit on, while he stood aside, pondering the contents of the notebook Frisis had given him.

Time passed little by little.

After a while, a male and a female naval officer walked in from outside.

"Teacher Zephyr."

The two greeted Zefa, who was sitting on a stool, as soon as they entered.

Zefa was taken aback.

"Luo, Ain, didn't you... escort those kings back?"

Although the World Conference has ended, the Navy's mission is not yet over.

The kings of the member states who were escorted to the meeting need to be safely returned.

The one Luo escorted before was Poplar V of the Kingdom of Saint Poplar.

Logically, he should have escorted Poplar back to Queen's City in Spring before returning to headquarters.

"The Kingdom of Saint Poplar is being escorted by Lark along the route to the Kingdom of Alabasta," Luo replied.

“Me too, Binz will escort King Nigal back,” Ain said softly, glancing at Lilith who was busy at work.

Despite her beautiful appearance, she also possesses a capable and spirited demeanor.

But in reality, Ain is an exceptionally outstanding combat-type scientist within the headquarters.

A significant portion of the pacifist project that Vegapunk is researching is being conducted under her supervision.

“Professor Zephyr, let’s go to the next room. Luo will perform surgery on you to completely cure your asthma.” Luo Xia helped Zephyr up and then looked at the somewhat excited Ain, “Lieutenant Colonel Ain, please wait here for a moment.”

Ain nodded, watched Rorschach and the other two leave, and then went into the room next door.

"Lilith, let me help you." She walked straight to Lilith, who was busy at work, and skillfully began to operate the complicated instruments to help her speed up the potion making process.

next door.

Luo took a deep breath, drew the Ghost Crying Blade from his hand, and held it in his left hand. He spread his five fingers on his right hand, and a swirling aura began to emanate from his fingertips. It quickly expanded and transformed into a spherical dome that enveloped the entire room.

This is Luo's operating room.

All of his Ope Ope no Mi abilities can only be successfully used after the Ope Ope space is opened.

After opening the sterile operating room, Luo looked at Zefa standing in the center of the room.