One Piece: Blue Scale Admiral

If Hawkins and Law don't agree to join the Navy, then Rorschach won't give up his principles. He will persuade Law to give up being a pirate and become an adventurer or bounty hunter instead.

The Kingdom of Lubnilu has a formal adventurers' guild.

Rolando, who lived four hundred years ago, was a great adventurer.

If the other party insists on becoming a pirate, then Rorschach has no choice but to become their enemy...

This is not what he wanted to see.

Hawkins and Rorschach could also hear the seriousness and sincerity in Rorschach's words.

He knew that the other party genuinely wanted to invite him to join the Navy.

but……

As soon as Law thought of Doflamingo's face, which he loathed, the slight hesitation in his heart gradually disappeared.

Moreover, and most importantly, the way the World Government handled the tragedy that occurred in the Kingdom of Flevans back then was truly disheartening to him.

Although his parents and sister died during the invasion of an enemy country.

However, the world government, which had gained enormous profits from the platinum and lead mines, did not take the initiative to intervene and quell the war.

Instead, they stood by and watched the Kingdom of Frevans perish, completely blocking the news.

Hawkins always had that expressionless face.

He also seems to have some past events he doesn't want to talk about.

However, after Rorschach finished making his invitation, Hawkins spoke up before Rorschach could.

Rorschach.

He looked at Rorschach, at this boy who was much younger than him, and recalled his experience in Prince City that day.

It's impossible to say that I felt no emotion whatsoever.

What impressed Hawkins most was the fat tavern owner and his son Jimmy.

That day, Hawkins witnessed Jimmy sitting slumped amidst a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood, watching his father's head explode, splattering blood onto his face.

What despair must that boy have felt?

And the words the boy said still touch me when I think back on them.

However, I am not ready to choose the direction of my life yet.

He came to the Kingdom of Prince only to obtain the straw fruit.

Then Hawkins looked at Rorschach, whose face was filled with anticipation, and said:

“I haven’t decided whether to join the Navy yet, but I know your determination to uphold justice. Rorschach, I believe that you will definitely become a powerful Navy warrior in the future. I don’t want to become your enemy unless necessary. So, although I will not join the Navy for the time being, I will not become a pirate either.”

Hearing this, Luo Xia was somewhat disappointed, but he still smiled.

“Mr. Hawkins, that’s wonderful. Let’s exchange contact information. Feel free to contact me whenever you’d like to join the Navy.”

Hawkins nodded and handed over a tarot card.

Rorschach looked at it and saw it was a card of justice.

Drake pulled a pencil from his chest and had Rorschach write down his Den Den Mushi contact number.

After finishing writing, Rorschach handed the tarot card back to Hawkins with both hands, then raised his glass.

"Then I wish Mr. Hawkins a safe journey."

"cheers."

Everyone raised their glasses.

Luo silently finished his drink. Just as he made up his mind to refuse Luo Xia, he heard the wooden door of the tavern being pushed open.

Then a skinny, stick-like man walked in from outside, yawning, and headed straight this way.

Upon seeing who it was, Bepo and the other two were so frightened that they quickly shrank behind Law.

Drake, Peacock, and Rorschach all quickly got up.

"Uncle Kuzan".

"General Aokiji".

Hawkins remained expressionless, while Luo remained silent.

"Don't be nervous, you don't mind if I come along for a free drink, do you?"

Kuzan waved his hand, and as he spoke, he pulled out a chair and sat down.

He sat down next to the peacock, who smiled and poured him a glass of wine.

"Thank you."

Kuzan thanked him, picked up his glass and drank it all in one gulp. Then he closed his eyes to savor the taste before exclaiming, "Good wine."

After saying that, Kuzan looked at Rorschach and the others sitting opposite him with great interest.

"By the way, what are you guys talking about? Can you tell me? I'm very interested."

As Kuzan spoke, he glanced at Rorschach with a subtle look.

Rorschach touched his nose, understanding immediately, and quickly told him that he wanted to invite Rorschach to join the Navy.

Upon hearing this, Kuzan immediately raised his hand to stroke his chin, looked at Law and the three trembling Bepo behind him, and muttered to himself:

"Our navy has always been at odds with pirates. Once we discover them, we will definitely kill or arrest them."

Law's cheeks twitched, and the three people behind him, Bepo and his companions, were so frightened that their faces turned ashen and their bodies went limp.

"But..."

Kuzan's sudden change of tone caused Bepo and his two companions, who were gripped by panic, to involuntarily prick up their ears.

"There are precedents for pirates joining the Navy."

He looked at Law and said, "If a pirate like Brother Law, who hasn't committed any major mistakes, could join the Navy, I could make an exception and report to Fleet Admiral Sengoku to ask him to be lenient."

Then, his voice suddenly turned icy, as if the surrounding air was about to freeze.

"But if you guys insist on continuing to be pirates, then I have no choice but to do what a righteous marine should do..."

His right palm was outstretched, wisps of white freezing air emanating from it, solidifying into several frozen little figures.

"Arrest all the pirates."

"Captain... Captain, please say yes! We're going to be frozen! I don't want to turn into a polar bear!" Bepo screamed softly.

"Who said being frozen will turn you into a polar bear, you idiot!" Pekin slapped its head, then hugged his arms and trembled. "But I really don't want to become an ice sculpture, Captain~."

Luo remained silent.

Suddenly, Rorschach brought his mouth close to his ear and whispered, "Mr. Rosinante, you're also a naval officer, and the adopted son of the current Fleet Admiral. I know you have many reservations, but I want you to trust me, to trust the Navy this once. If we disappoint you in the future, you're free to leave at any time."

Luo's body trembled, and the struggle on his face finally began to crumble.

"Then I'll trust you this once, Rorschach."

Luo Xia breathed a sigh of relief and smiled as he extended his hand.

"Well then, welcome to the Navy."

Chapter 73 This batch of recruits is no good.

Marineford, Naval Headquarters.

A magnificent fortress of justice stands at the very center of the island, with a seagull sculpture symbolizing peace spreading its wings and standing atop the fortress.

In front of the Fortress of Justice is a huge crescent-shaped plaza.

It was early summer, and the blazing sun hung high in the sky.

On the square, rows of naval soldiers in blue and white uniforms were sweating profusely as they conducted various training exercises.

Long-distance running with weights is used to train endurance.

Practicing with wooden swords trains the body's ability to withstand blows and improves combat flexibility.

High-intensity high kicks, specifically designed to break through the Navy Six Styles' shave.

Various physical training programs require repetitions in the thousands.

Some soldiers collapsed from exhaustion during intense training.

At this moment, a military medic who was waiting on the sidelines quickly stepped forward to provide emergency treatment.

After the rescue and a short rest, the soldiers will continue their intensive training.

In this huge square, you can rarely see soldiers slacking off or being lazy.

Because if their training results do not meet the standards set by the instructors, these recruits from all over the world, from the Grand Line, and from the New World will be sent back and lose their qualification to directly join the headquarters and become elite soldiers.

The naval soldiers who are able to pass through layers of selection and obtain the qualification to go to headquarters for training are all people with strong willpower, and they will naturally seize this rare opportunity.

Not to mention that the rank of the headquarters and the branch differs by a whole rank.

The resources and salaries provided by the headquarters for training soldiers and officers far surpass those of the branch naval units.

In this place, as long as you perform well enough, you will not lack opportunities to be promoted exceptionally!

At this moment, a square arena has been simply enclosed by some thick ropes and wooden pillars on an open space in the center of the square.

The ring was large, and two agile new recruits were practicing punches on it.

The sounds of fists and feet colliding were incessant.

Although the two men on stage were only privates at headquarters.

However, the speed and power of their punches show that their physical abilities are already quite good.

"Tsk tsk tsk, this level of sparring is making me sleepy. This batch of recruits is no good."

Under the parasols erected on the side of the arena, several officers from the headquarters stood or sat, watching the match unfold.

One of them, a colonel from headquarters wearing a white coat, was half-reclining on a deck chair, yawning and looking drowsy.

The others, all of whom were either lieutenant colonels or colonels, frowned at his lazy demeanor.