One Piece: Blue Scale Admiral

The thirty-five prosperous islands in the Totto Land Sea also fell into chaos immediately after Big Mom's death, attracting countless wolves from the New World to covet and vie for them.

The remaining members of the Charlotte Family, led by Charlotte Katakuri, held onto the five islands within Totto Land. Instead of seeking revenge against the Navy, they began to recuperate and rebuild their strength.

Another piece of news, interspersed among the defeats of the Big Mom Pirates, also shocked the world.

That was Edward Weevil, the second Whitebeard, who was nominated at the World Government meeting not long ago, invited by the World Government, and replaced the dead Crocodile as the new Shichibukai. Less than three months after becoming a Shichibukai, he died in the chaotic Totto Land.

It is said that Edward Weevil was arrested for repeatedly raiding several islands in Totto Land, and was so audacious as to kill Baron Tamago, a high-ranking officer of the Big Mom Pirates, and even attempted to kidnap Big Mom's beloved daughter Charlotte Pudding.

This enraged Charlotte Linlin, who sent Katakuri, one of the Sweet Commanders, to hunt her down, and he was killed on Oven Island.

The fact that Katakuri, Charlotte Family's greatest masterpiece, could kill a Shichibukai so easily gave the world a new understanding of his combat power.

But what is even more shocking and uproarious is the rumor that Katakuri was decisively defeated by the Navy's supernova Vice Admiral Bluescale in the battle in the Totto Land waters, losing his left arm and fleeing in a sorry state.

This shocking news has once again deepened the world's understanding of Lieutenant General Luo Xia.

Several months later, this youngest admiral candidate in naval history, who had once killed many notorious pirates, entered the New World as the commander of the G5 branch base. Without making a sound, he did something that shocked the world again.

If last time people attributed Shiki's death to his old age and physical condition, and thought Rorschach just happened to be lucky, then...

Once the news broke that Katakuri had been defeated by Rorschach and had lost an arm, no one dared to question his true abilities as a candidate for admiral.

Who is Charlotte Katakuri?

In the New World, a vast sea teeming with powerful figures, Katakuri is one of the few top-tier powerhouses. His fame is second only to the Four Emperors and is no weaker than Marco the Phoenix of the Whitebeard Pirates or King the Wildfire of the Beast Pirates.

With a bounty of 1,057 million Berries, he is the leader of the Sweet Commanders of the Big Mom Pirates and possesses terrifying Observation Haki that allows him to foresee the future.

Given that Rorschach was able to defeat such a powerful pirate from the New World who was at the peak of his strength, many people around the world have begun to rank him among the Navy's top combatants.

After this battle, navies around the world were instantly elated, their gloom swept away, and they were so excited that they could hardly contain themselves. Their branches around the world decorated for days to celebrate.

Akainu and Rorschach's fame was at its peak, becoming known to more people and revered as idols by many naval soldiers.

Justice forces around the world have rallied like never before, and are even full of energy when it comes to fighting local pirates.

Taking advantage of the situation, the Navy Headquarters intensified its recruitment efforts, recruiting a large number of outstanding recruits from various member states, non-member states, and independent towns and islands at sea, and began training them.

A few days later, an even more explosive piece of news shocked the world once again.

Donquixote Doflamingo, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, led his clan to defeat Perospero and Smoothie of the Big Mom Pirates, occupying Whole Cake Island, the Big Mom Pirates' stronghold. He then united with numerous pirate crews in the New World, including the Wang Zhi Pirates, forming a massive pirate force of over 30,000 men. They controlled more than 60% of the island territory within Whole Cake Island and gained the recognition of Kaido, one of the Four Emperors. He replaced Charlotte Linlin, the former ruler of Whole Cake Island, and officially ascended to the top, becoming the new Four Emperor!

The Joker, a former middleman in the underworld, has suddenly transformed into one of the Four Emperors, the supreme rulers of the seas at the pinnacle of the new world, still codenamed 'Heavenly Demon'.

The news was like a depth charge dropped into the ocean, causing a sensation around the world.

This marks another young pirate's successful ascension to the throne since Shanks became one of the Four Emperors, causing unrest among pirates worldwide. Some are considering challenging the newly crowned Emperor, Tenyasha, hoping to take his place, while others are looking to join him and claim a share of the spoils while his power is still growing.

In short, the world seems to have become more chaotic.

Chapter 515 Stealing Half a Day of Leisure

In the blink of an eye, another month has passed.

With the navy's great victories in the New World, one naval branch after another was forcefully reclaimed by the New World's navy.

Not only that, but new branches are also being prepared for establishment.

For more than a month, the waters of Totland, which are adjacent to the G5 area, have been in a state of chaos.

The newly crowned Yonko, Doflamingo, is clearly not as established as the veteran Yonko, Charlotte Linlin.

Many powerful pirates in the New World clearly don't give him much face. Powerful pirate crews frequently enter the Totto Land waters to burn, kill, and plunder, clashing with the Donquixote Family's large fleet.

The remnants of the Charlotte Family, led by Katakuri, are also opposing him.

Although Katakuri lost an arm at Rorschach's hands, he still possesses extremely formidable fighting power, making him arguably the biggest threat to the Donquixote Family within Totto Land.

If Doflamingo hadn't been holding Smoothie and Perospero hostage, Katakuri would probably have stormed the Donquixote Pirates' headquarters long ago to test the mettle of this newly crowned Yonko.

Even so, in just one month, Doflamingo still lost many skilled members, including high-ranking family executives such as Jorah and Dellinger, which enraged him and made him act increasingly brutally.

In contrast to the chaotic waters of Tottoland, the waters surrounding G5 are becoming increasingly stable.

With Lieutenant General Luo Xia of the Blue Scale in charge, the G5 branch has become a stabilizing force for many islands and towns within a radius of hundreds of kilometers.

This led many merchants, commoners, and even nobles who could no longer tolerate the chaotic state of Tottoland to flee with their families and settle in the waters protected by the G5 branch.

This has also contributed to the development of the G5 sea area to some extent.

Although the surrounding area is far from being safe enough to leave doors unlocked at night and not pick up lost items, basic security is still guaranteed thanks to the 24-hour patrols and surveillance by the branch's marines.

For the people living in the chaotic and cruel ocean of the New World, this was already the greatest happiness.

As a result, the G5 branch is becoming increasingly popular.

On G5 Island, almost every day, merchants and ordinary people come from far and wide, hoping to settle down and live on the island.

As long as they are not criminals or heinous criminals, Rorschach will not turn them away.

As a result, the G5 branch has grown in number, and the island has become increasingly lively.

Currently, in addition to the branch's more than 6,000 marines, more than 3,000 people are living in the settlement that is gradually forming on G5 Island.

To ensure these people could live a normal life, Rorschach allowed them to cultivate wasteland on the island, grow grains, fruits and vegetables, or work as fishermen, hunters, or merchants.

It has been proven that as long as life is stable, people will be happy even if life is a little tough.

At this moment, Luo Xia, dressed casually, strolled with Yun Que along the field ridges behind the G5 base. Watching the fruits and vegetables sprouting from the ground and smelling the fragrance of fresh soil, he felt as if his whole being had been cleansed and his mood had relaxed involuntarily.

In the distant paddy fields, simply dressed people are planting something.

Rorschach had excellent eyesight and could clearly see the sweat beading on their foreheads, but their faces all wore expressions of anticipation and hope for life.

In the ditch not far away, several teenagers were bending over in the water, catching fish and shrimp, and collecting shells and snails.

They carried homemade bamboo baskets on their backs, and whenever they caught something, a surprised smile would appear on their little faces. They would shout and raise the fish and shrimp in their hands high, as if they had won a trophy, to show off to their friends, which would bring laughter and playful fights from their companions.

"How beautiful this scenery is!" Hibari gazed at the lively scene before him, a hint of envy in his eyes.

"Yes, it's beautiful."

Rorschach was also somewhat engrossed in watching.

However, in his line of sight, there was also a petite and pretty figure.

Today, Lark is wearing a pure white short-sleeved shirt and short jeans, which accentuate her pert hip curves.

Two snow-white legs stood side by side, and a pair of black sneakers perfectly accentuated the whiteness of the skin on her legs.

The morning sunlight streamed down from the horizon, dappling the girl's hair as it fluttered in the wind, dancing playfully.

Although the lark is still young, its body has already fully developed along with its growing strength.

Now she is over 1.8 meters tall and has a tall and slender figure.

She's gained weight in all the right places, and even a loose short-sleeved shirt looks full on her. Her hip and leg proportions are also extremely perfect and pleasing to the eye. She doesn't look like a fourteen-year-old girl at all.

A faint fragrance of hair drifted on the wind, reaching Luo Xia's nose and bringing him a strange sense of peace.

The girl in front of him was like a ray of light in this ordinary landscape painting, illuminating Luo Xia's heart.

Seemingly sensing the intense gaze from the boy behind her, the girl's earlobes subtly blushed pink.

She lowered her head slightly, pursed her cherry lips, and brushed the black hair that was fluttering by her ear. Her heart suddenly began to beat faster.

Lark gently raised her right hand and placed it on her heart, recalling the many techniques Peacock had taught her in Marineford on how to train men.

The lark couldn't help but blush and feel her heart race when she recalled the bold remarks she had heard from the peacock.

"Little Lark, listen carefully. Since you're sure you really like that boy, then listen to your sister. You must win his heart as soon as possible and hold on tight. That little guy, Luo Xia, is very outstanding and handsome. Be careful that other women don't snatch him away halfway."

"Remember, to win a man's heart, you must first win his taste buds. You've done a great job in this regard; your cooking skills are excellent. And that guy is a foodie. You'd better develop your own unique flavor so that he'll be unable to resist your taste."

"Also, all men are lecherous, remember that. Maintaining novelty during the dating period is beneficial for a long-term relationship. Don't let him get too involved with you too quickly, but don't deny him any pleasure either. You say you can change your abilities at will? Let me tell you, that's an amazing ability. If you use it well, it's no less effective than my training skills. As for how to do it, I'll teach you slowly..."

The peacock's whispered words lingered in the lark's little head, making her unconsciously cover her cheeks in embarrassment.

How embarrassing!

Really... do I have to do those shameful things in front of Brother Rorschach?

Recalling the theoretical knowledge that the peacock had taught her, the lark's face flushed.

"No, no! I absolutely can't do that in front of Luo Xia. If I do, Brother Luo Xia will definitely think I'm a shameless and wicked woman. Just thinking about me wearing only an apron, cooking breakfast in the kitchen, and waiting for my husband to get up early makes me want to crawl into a hole."

Lark suddenly shook his head like a rattle drum, leaving Luo Xia completely bewildered.

"Hmm? Hibari, what's wrong? Your face is so red, are you sick?"

He walked up to Lark, leaned close to her, and asked with concern.

"what?"

The sudden sound of Luo Xia's voice startled Hibari, who was lost in her fantasy. She looked up guiltily and saw Luo Xia staring at her right in front of her. Her pink face turned even redder.

Hearing Luo Xia's concerned tone, she felt a warmth rise in her heart. Afraid that Luo Xia would worry, she quickly shook her head and explained.

"No, I'm not sick, it's just...it's just..."

The lark stammered and hesitated for a long time, unable to come up with a reason.

Just then, he caught a glimpse of a few children catching fish in the ditch in the distance out of the corner of his eye. Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he suggested in a cheerful voice, "Brother Luo Xia, I'm just a little excited. Can we go catch some fish? I've never caught fish before in my life."

"Catching fish?" Luo Xia had a feeling that this girl definitely wasn't thinking about catching fish just now.

But never mind, girls' thoughts are the hardest to guess, and he didn't want to pry too deeply, as that would make people feel very uncomfortable.

Thinking of this, Luo Xia smiled, reached out and grabbed Yun Que's soft little hand, and walked towards another ditch.

"Okay, let's go catch some fish!"

As Luo Xia took her little hand, Yun Que blushed, then broke into a bright smile and happily followed in Luo Xia's footsteps.

"Should I take off my shoes?"

At the edge of the ditch, Lark watched as Luo Xia took off his shoes, rolled up his trousers, and stepped into the three- or four-meter-wide ditch first.

"Of course, how can you catch fish in the water without taking off your shoes? Are you afraid of getting dirty? Why don't you stay on the shore and watch, and I'll catch them."

Rorschach stood in the shallow water, less than a foot deep, and said with a smile.

"I...I'll take it off!"