The Great Voyage Begins with the Celestial Dragons

Saying it swept through Beihai is an exaggeration, but at least it ensured that the peace around the Beihai Governor's Office was protected without any problems.

Jiaji hummed a little tune, his gaze lingering on the photo frame on his desk, his eyes filled with happiness.

It was a family photo. In the photo, he was embracing his gentle wife, his face beaming with happiness. In his wife's arms, she held their newborn son, the little guy sleeping soundly, his innocent face bringing immense joy.

Just as he was immersed in comfort, a rapid knocking on the door interrupted his thoughts:

"Come in!"

Hearing the heavy banging on the door, Jia Ji frowned slightly.

This kind of urgent situation seems to have been absent for a long time.

If he hadn't given orders to knock on the door even if the sky were to fall, the people outside would probably have already barged in.

"report!"

The man who entered was a naval officer in the uniform of a major general. He looked slightly anxious and seemed hesitant to speak as he looked at Kaji.

"Desi, just say what's on your mind."

As Jia Ji sat up straight, he sensed something was wrong.

"Lieutenant General Jia Ji, your sister-in-law..."

"Hmm? What's wrong with Sisi?"

When Jiaji heard that it concerned his wife, he immediately sat up straight.

"Someone just saw your sister-in-law bring a man into your house."

Before Major General Desi could finish speaking, Jiaji's expression changed drastically, and he rushed out like a gust of wind.

Seeing this, Major General Desi realized that Jiaji had misunderstood him, and quickly followed, adding:

"Lieutenant General Kaji, that man wasn't alone; he was with others. And that man was wearing a white suit, about 3 meters tall, and his face..."

After glancing at Gaki's unappealing face, Major General Desi wisely refrained from saying anything more.

Damn it!

Upon hearing Major General Desi's description, Jiaji's face darkened further, and he sped up even more, leaving Desi far behind.

In just a few minutes, the car entered the town and stopped in front of a three-story villa.

With a sense of trepidation, he slowly pushed open the door.

Squeak!

The sound of the door opening interrupted the pleasant conversation inside.

When he saw his wife sitting peacefully in the living room, holding their child and looking at him, Jiaji breathed a sigh of relief.

He glanced at the man sitting on the other side, who was looking at him with a half-smile, and couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh:

"Why didn't you tell me beforehand that Your Highness was coming to visit?"

He sighed softly and sat down next to his wife, somewhat unable to look at Luther in front of him.

"I just happened to be passing by. This is a wedding gift from Gion and me to you."

Luther smiled slightly and didn't say much, but simply pointed to the doorway where a gift box was placed.

Jiaji walked over, slowly picked it up and opened it; inside lay an ancient-looking longsword.

"Fifty pieces of fine, fast swords, Your Highness, you are very kind."

He was a discerning person; he recognized the origin of the knife at a glance.

He was actually relieved because all he received was a fine, sharp knife worth 50 gongs.

"After all, you and Gion are old classmates. But you're really not being fair by not inviting us to your wedding."

Luther leaned back on the sofa, looking at Jiaji whose eyes showed no fighting spirit whatsoever, and couldn't help but feel a deep sense of emotion.

Who would have thought that he originally intended for Jiaji to gain prestige, but instead ended up letting the other party lie down and lose face.

With a wife and children, a high-ranking official position, and considerable ability, Jia Ji certainly had reason to lie low.

"Haha, Your Highness, how long will you be staying this time? Sisi and I will give you a proper welcome."

Jiaji scratched his head sheepishly, trying to change the subject.

Actually, he was quite conflicted at that moment. In the end, it was he who had let Luther down.

He and Gion boarded Luther's ship together back then. Gion stayed by Luther's side and is now the world's greatest swordsman.

Although he remained within the naval system, he was promoted continuously over the years, until he became the Governor of the North Sea. He stopped being promoted due to his own personal reasons, and he himself did not believe that Luther was not involved.

After getting married and having children, and becoming accustomed to the comfortable life in Beihai, he lost the ambition and drive he once had.

He knew he could not reach Gion's level, nor did he want to. He found something he cherished more.

The sense of justice that I once felt in my youth can no longer withstand the daily happiness and comfort.

"I'm just here to check in. If your child wants to join the government or the navy in the future, just let me know."

Luther, still smiling, slowly stood up and leisurely left Cake's house with Robin.

On the way back to the Don Quixote, Robin showed a hint of curiosity:

"Bad uncle, are you just going to let this go?"

"What do you mean by 'let it go'? Everyone has their own place and their own life. You can't force it."

Luther replied with a smile, casually ruffling Robin's wavy black hair.

Although Kaji did not meet his expectations, it does not mean that Kaji betrayed him.

It can only be said that he hoped to become a general, but he lost his ambition after the other party became a branch lieutenant general.

He didn't mean to force him. If he really wanted to force him, he would have caused an accident involving Kakei's wife and children, and Kakei would definitely become a person like Sakazuki.

However, there was no need for it, and he wouldn't do such a thing.

He already has no shortage of strong men under his command, and the reward of being appointed Governor-General of Beihai is enough.

"Oh, is that so! Bad Uncle, where are we going next?" Robin asked with a smile.

"What did Reiju say? Does she want to go back to Germa?" Luther asked.

"No, she doesn't want to go back anymore."

"Haha, then let's go to the East China Sea and I'll show you another show."

"Hehe, all done!"

Robin nestled close to Luther, her pretty nose greedily inhaling the pleasant scent of the person next to her.

She was willing to go anywhere as long as she was with Luther.

Chapter 259 Return to Wano Country

The New World, the Land of Harmony.

Ships flying the World Government flag passed through Submarine Harbor and arrived at the White Dance region.

Compared to a few years ago, Wano Country has undoubtedly changed dramatically.

As the stronghold of Moria, the Emperor of the New World, and a place that Luther took special care of, Wano Country developed very rapidly after its opening to the world.

The original location of the hidden harbor was transformed into a huge port divided into upper and lower levels, where hundreds of merchant ships and even pirate ships docked.

Even the docking of their ship, which carried the World Government flag, did not cause much of a stir.

Looking at the incredibly bustling port area before him, Law, who had disembarked behind Hiyori, carrying the long, blunt-bladed sword given to him by Rosinante, glanced around and said:

"Head of the Hiyori family, is this your country?"

During these days of sailing, he also accepted the fact that he was assisting Hiyori, and his title of address also changed.

Hiyori gazed at the familiar architectural style, yet the place had become strange, and her red lips curled slightly:

"Yes, it was my hometown."

As she spoke, she slowly walked inside.

At this moment, she had shed her usual Western-style suits from the Sabaody Archipelago and donned a vibrant red Japanese kimono. Her long, emerald-green hair shone even more vividly against the kimono, gleaming like jade.

The change in clothing alone transformed her from her usual maturity into a graceful young woman, making her appear stunningly beautiful, like a blooming flower, radiant and dazzling.

"I hope we can have a fight today."

Barrett smiled, revealing his white teeth, and followed behind Hiyori, his expression one of anticipation.

After leaving Smoothie with Luther, he followed Hiyori to Wano Country.

They had always been friends, so he was too embarrassed to make a move.

This time, coming with Hiyori, he might just get to have a match with Moria, the one Luther elevated to the status of emperor.

“Yes, Professor Barrett.”

Rihe's voice drifted from ahead, and the group boarded the carriage prepared by the General's Mansion, heading towards the nearby Flower Capital.

Even before they entered Wano Country, Moria, located in the Flower Capital, had already received the news and sent people to welcome Hiyori and the others.

For Hiyori, the person who greeted her this time was a familiar face.

"Kawamatsu, it's been a long time."

Hiyori gazed at the fish-man before her, who resembled a kappa, a look of longing in her eyes.

To be honest, she didn't like Wano Country.

Almost none of my memories of this country are pleasant.

The first to arrive on this land was Kozuki Oden, who abandoned his wife and daughter and went to Laugh Tale on his own.

At that time, Wano Country was under the rule of Kurozumi Orochi, and they lived a very ordinary life.

When Kozuki Oden returned, the first thing that happened was the incident of him dancing naked.

Although her life has not changed, she still faces criticism when she walks down the street.

Later, when Momonosuke did something monstrous, she eventually left Wano Country with her mother.