Comic series: Starting from Pirates to Cultivate the True Self

Kuzan took the first seat and began to boil water and make tea. He said with a slightly embarrassed look:

"Ah~ You're strong! And thank you for showing mercy in the end, otherwise I might have to stay in the hospital for a few more days."

"Hahahaha, there's no deep hatred between us. We're just sparring. Of course I won't use any heavy hands. What's more, according to your military rank, you're my superior."

Mo Xingchen was looking around the room. When he heard Kuzan say this, he quickly responded. However, when he saw Kuzan's hairstyle, he almost couldn't help laughing.

Because Kuzan was resting at home and not wearing a hat, Mo Xingchen always thought that Kuzan had a hippie-like afro. Unexpectedly, the top of his head was short, and the hair on the sides was very long. If you didn't pay attention, you would think he was wearing headphones.

"Don't worry, sir. With your ability, I think you can almost compete with Sakaski and Borsalino. When you graduate from the training camp, you may be on the same level as me. Besides, my idol is Mr. Karp. Before entering the training camp, I was his adjutant, so there is no need to be so formal. Just call me by my name from now on."

"Hahahaha, then we can be considered as acquaintances without fighting. However, I don't plan to enter the training camp. Like Uncle Garp, I'm not too interested in promotion. So... I don't think I'll be able to catch up with you at this rank."

"But, if you become a general or even a marshal, wouldn't you be able to better convey the justice in your heart?"

Kuzan looked at him with confusion. He really couldn't understand why people like Mr. Garp and him, who were obviously very capable, were unwilling to be promoted.

Mo Xingchen was confused, not knowing how to explain this to him. People in the One Piece world are basically illiterate! How to explain to him the relationship between the World Government and the member states, the relationship between the Navy and the World Government, and the contradiction between the civilians and the ruling class of their own country? I am afraid that by the end, before Dragon becomes a dragon, I will start to form the core cadres of the Revolutionary Army.

As for Garp, don't underestimate him because of his silly appearance in the anime. Through the contact during this period, Mo Xingchen discovered that he is a wise man who sees things clearly.

Because as an admiral, as long as it is not a war to conquer the Four Emperors, he is basically completing tasks related to the Celestial Dragons. And Garp knows very well what kind of trash these Celestial Dragons are. In order to prevent the justice in his heart from being polluted, he simply turns a blind eye to them and becomes a lieutenant admiral.

Anyway, he has marshals and generals above him, so they can't find him no matter what happens. Besides, it will definitely be his old comrade-in-arms who takes over the power, so he can do whatever he wants.

"It's not easy to be a marshal or a general. I'm not talking about strength and military merit. These things cannot be explained to you directly. However, I can give you a suggestion. Read more books. Any type of books is fine. The most important thing is to learn to think from the knowledge in the books!"

Seeing Kuzan frowning, Mo Xingchen patted his shoulder.

"Okay, don't think about it. Do you have anything to do later? If you don't, then accompany me to walk around the town and be my guide. Then I will buy you a few books as a thank you. How about that?"

"Okay, wait a moment, I'll go change my clothes and leave."

"OK!" Mo Xingchen made a gesture and began to enjoy the tea.

……

The two of them strolled in the town. Mo Xingchen looked at the clean and tidy roads and the dazzling array of goods and shops. People were relaxed and smiling. He couldn't help but feel emotional. This is worthy of being the island where the Navy Headquarters belongs. The people's sense of security and happiness index are off the charts.

You know what? Most of the men in this world look weird, but the ladies are really pretty and have good figures. Mo Xingchen's eyes were wide open. What? You said I'm an LSP. Bullshit! I just have a pair of eyes that are good at discovering, and I appreciate beautiful things.

After shopping for a while, Mo Xingchen bought himself a black suit and leather shoes. He couldn't wear beach pants and flip-flops all day long. He looked like a master, but he was not domineering enough.

Then I bought Garp a dog head hat as a token of my gratitude for his care during this period of time, and I also bought some small gifts for Dorag. Of course, I also picked out a few decent history and philosophy books for Kuzan in the bookstore. How to handle this worldly affairs!

As the sky gradually darkened, Kuzan brought Mo Xingchen to a restaurant that looked very stylish.

"The food in this restaurant is quite good and is very popular among naval officers. Since you've spent money today, I'll treat you to dinner."

Kuzan enthusiastically pulled Mo Xingchen to sit at an empty table.

"Hey, isn't this our famous navy monster Kuzan who was defeated by the new recruits?"

As soon as they sat down, they heard a sarcastic voice. They turned around and looked in the direction of the voice, and saw a tall girl with long legs and a long sword on her waist, followed by a middle-aged man walking towards them.

Kuzan looked helpless, holding his forehead and introducing Mo Xingchen.

"This is Lieutenant Commander Jiyuan of the Marine Headquarters, and the sister of Vice Admiral Tsuru. As for the weird guy behind her, Lieutenant Commander Kaji of the Marine Headquarters, well... a playboy." Kuzan heard Kaji's ridicule and mercilessly exposed him, pointing at Mo Xingchen, "Captain Mo Xingchen, the communications soldier of Vice Admiral Garp."

"Are you the new soldier who defeated Kuzan? Let's have a fight sometime and show me how strong you are." Ji Yuan listened to Kuzan's introduction and instantly stared at him with shining eyes.

Mo Xingchen was stunned. He didn't realize that this future Navy flower was also a battle fanatic when she was young. He smiled and waved his hands.

"It was just luck, just luck, haha... we'll talk about it when there's a chance."

"Have you eaten yet? If not, sit down and have something to eat together?" Kuzan was just being polite, but he didn't expect the two of them to be so rude as to sit down and start ordering food. The corners of his mouth twitched, and he began to worry about whether his wallet had enough money, as the consumption in this restaurant was not low.

But the words had been spoken, and since they were a group of young people, after having a good meal and a few drinks, they expressed their views on justice, talked about gossip about their superiors, joked with each other, and had a good time. Their friendship slowly began to heat up.

The dinner ended with Jiyuan once again rejecting Kaji's confession. The group walked back home leisurely, making plans to meet again next time, and then went back to their respective homes.

Chapter 10: I almost dug out a three-bedroom apartment

As the night grows darker

Mo Xingchen returned to Dorag's courtyard, opened the door and saw him sitting in the living room reading a book. He walked closer and had to say that this kid was really hardworking, still studying military knowledge late at night.

"You're back, Mo."

Dorag looked up and saw the person coming and greeted him.

"Sorry, Drago. I had a few drinks with Kuzan and the others, so I came back a little late. Here... a little gift I bought for you!"

"Thank you, brother!" Dorag happily took it with both hands and thanked him.

"Yeah...it's okay. It's too late. I won't train today. You shouldn't stay up too late either. Go to bed early. I'm going to sleep first."

"Oh, I see"

……

The next morning, Mo Xingchen got up early and knocked on Karp's door with the hat he bought yesterday.

"Xingchen, have you eaten yet? Let's eat together?"

As soon as he entered the room, Cap invited him to have breakfast together. Mo Xingchen didn't hesitate and sat down to eat. While eating, he handed over the bag in his hand.

"Um...no...this is the hat I bought for you yesterday...when we were shopping...hiss...try it on."

When Karp heard there was a gift, he took it with a big smile on his face, opened the gift box, and saw it was a dog-head hat, so he put it on with joy.

"Yohahahahahaha, this old man is very satisfied! I wish that brat Dorag was as sensible as you!"

"That boy... is pretty good."

"Well, eat first. After that I'll take you to meet my old friends. In the future, if you make any mistakes, you'll have to ask them to help you."

After breakfast, Karp, wearing a dog-head hat, went out with Mo Xingchen and headed towards the headquarters office building. After a while, they arrived at the door of an office and Karp pushed the door open and walked in.

"Yohahahahaha, Xiaohe, look at my hat!"

Vice Admiral Tsuru, who was working, put down the documents in his hand, looked up at Garp, curled his lips with a look of disgust, and then looked at Mo Xingchen who was following behind Garp.

Karp walked casually to the sofa and sat down. Mo Xingchen followed and closed the door. He turned around and found Vice Admiral He looking at him, so he straightened his back and saluted:

"Reporting to Lieutenant General He, I am Lieutenant General Garp's communications soldier, Mo Xingchen, and I am promoted to the rank of captain!"

"Oh~ You are the new recruit who defeated Kuzan. Garp has mentioned you. Hmm~ You are a very energetic young man. Not bad!"

Lieutenant General He put down the documents in his hand, stood up and sat down on the sofa, and began to fiddle with the tea set. At the same time, he waved to Mo Xingchen.

"Come and sit down. Don't be so polite. Although you are only a captain now, Garp values ​​you very much and is ready to take you in as his disciple. Besides, you are quite capable. I can't treat you as an ordinary recruit."

Mo Xingchen was also a person who climbed up the ladder, so he sat down unceremoniously and said with a joking smile:

"Hehe, Sister He, you've made me feel embarrassed. Uncle Garp has praised you many times in front of me!"

"How can a bastard like him, who can't even spit out ivory from a dog's mouth, praise me? It's more like scolding me."

Lieutenant General Tsuru poured hot tea with a look of disbelief.

"Really? You're young, pretty, and resourceful. Many times he and the Warring States general did stupid things, and you always covered for them!"

Mo Xingchen said seriously, his sincere eyes, coupled with his handsome face, made Lieutenant General He laugh out loud.

"You slick-tongued brat, I'm old, and you're still talking about being young and beautiful. Really... From now on, I'll follow Garp and call you Xingchen."

Although Vice Admiral He said this, from the smile on his face, anyone with a discerning eye could see that he liked this strong, polite and talkative young man very much.

At this time, the office door was opened again, and two burly men walked in.

"Good boy! I heard you slandering me as soon as I walked in! What crime should I be punished for!"

It turned out that the two generals, Zhan Guo and Zefa, had arrived. Mo Xingchen stood up and saluted with embarrassment on his face. He didn't expect that when he was complimenting someone, he would encounter such a thing. His toes began to tap the floor.

"General Sengoku, General Zephyr!"

"hahahahahahahahahaha……"

The four high-ranking navy officers laughed heartily at Mo Xingchen's blushing face and embarrassment. In the end, Vice Admiral He spoke up.

"Okay, Sengoku, stop teasing Xingchen. If you make him laugh out of the navy, Garp will beat you up."

When everyone heard this, they laughed again. Mo Xingchen thought silently in his heart, these four middle-aged and elderly people have no moral principles and teamed up to bully a pure and good young man like me. I was careless and didn't dodge!

"Alright, Xingchen, you can sit down too." Zefa tried to smooth things over, then turned around and started to attack Garp again, "You old man, I looked for you all day yesterday but couldn't catch you. This semester is about to graduate, so you have to let Xingchen come to the training camp next semester."

"Yo hahahaha, look, this old guy is anxious! Zefa, it's not that you can't let Xingchen enter your training camp, it's mainly because his current strength has reached the level of lieutenant general of the headquarters. You know that his strength at this level can no longer be improved by training. Instead of letting him waste two years in the training camp, it's better for him to stay with me and gain experience outside for a few years." Karp laughed and said proudly.

"But the training camp doesn't just improve strength, it also improves the friendship between classmates and comrades. With these, Xingchen's future promotion path will be easier."

Zefa really cares about Mo Xingchen, and he sincerely likes this promising young man. He wants to teach him well, and he said with an anxious look on his face.

The other three people understood what Zefa meant. It is true that the elite training camp is very helpful for promotion. Basically, those who come out of it will eventually be promoted to the rank of major general or above. It is said that there are three irons in life: studying together, fighting together, and doing something together... Then think about it, your future classmates will all be major generals, lieutenant generals, or even generals! Hiss... What a network of relationships.

Besides, the navy is such a huge team, and the interests of all parties are involved, so there are factions in the navy, and at this point in time, there are already signs of it, with doves led by Sengoku, hawks led by Kong Ganggu, and some middle-of-the-roaders who don't lean on either side, but there is no leader yet. If you don't have the support of factions behind you, even if you become an admiral, you will have no say in the navy, and you will have no one to command.

Haven’t you seen that after Sengoku retired, Fujitora and Green Bull were recruited through the large-scale conscription? They are called admirals in a nice way, but in fact they are just thugs of the navy. Fujitora was only equipped with a warship of ordinary soldiers, which was probably not even full staff. There were no officers of higher status, and no base. In the end, Sakaski directly banned him from returning to the new navy headquarters and he could not attend internal navy meetings. That basically means that everything within the navy has nothing to do with you!

Green Bull also became a security guard for the Celestial Dragons in Mary Joa. Look at the treatment and the right to speak? If only Mizono and Kake could help, these two wouldn't have a chance!

Chapter 11 Justice of Fate

"Thank you for your appreciation, General Zephyr. Actually, it's not Uncle Garp's fault. It's mainly because I'm lazy and don't have much desire for promotion."

Seeing that the two were about to quarrel because of him, Mo Xingchen hurriedly opened his mouth to explain. At this time, Zhan Guo spoke up.

"So what kind of justice do you hold in your heart?"

Mo Xingchen stared at the "Pure Justice" plaque behind his desk, thinking to himself that if I could only stay in this world for the rest of my life, I would have to give you a phrase "People's Justice". But he was not like that, and who knows, he might be gone when Liuzi wakes up one day, so he didn't know what to say, and could only mutter:

"Maybe it's just the justice of fate!"

"Hehe, justice that goes with the flow? Does it mean anything is allowed and nothing is allowed? Garp, you better keep an eye on this kid. Who knows, he might defect from the navy and become a pirate someday."

Vice Admiral Tsuru picked up the teacup and said jokingly with a smile,

"Sister He, please spare me, it's not necessary. After all, I am a young man with a sense of justice. Why would I become a thief instead of a soldier?"

Mo Xingchen begged for mercy and bowed to Lieutenant General He. Lieutenant General He smiled at his funny look. He turned his head and saw Zefa who was still frowning, and couldn't help but persuade him.

"That's it, Zefa. Young people have their own ideas. Don't interfere too much."

"Yes, that's right, General Zefa. Although I won't be attending the training camp, I will come to you for advice and study when I have nothing to do." Mo Xingchen quickly followed up and promised Zefa.

"Oh... okay!"

Hearing Xiao He's advice, Mo Xingchen could only sigh and agree reluctantly.

After this matter came to an end, Mo Xingchen obediently served as a waiter for the four big bosses, serving tea and water, listening to the big bosses' analysis and discussion of what happened at sea and the future plans of the navy, and watching the battle for Senbei between Sengoku and Garp. It was a scene of peace and tranquility.

……

Dorage struggled to get up from the ground, spitting out the dirt in his mouth, and looked at Mo Xingchen, who was calm and composed.

"Brother, can't you let me go a little?"

"That's just the beginning. I'm much gentler than your old man. If you want to hit someone, you have to learn to be hit first. Do you understand?"

"But why do your blows hurt more than my father's? I can still walk and jump after a few punches from him, but after a few punches from you, I feel like I can't even stand!"

Mo Xingchen said with disdain:

"So the people in this world don't know what's going on. They are just a bunch of reckless and illiterate people. Do you understand the structure of the human body? Looking at your innocent eyes, I know you don't understand. You just need to remember that I hit you in these places, which can cause paralysis and stiffness. Read more books in the future!"

"Isn't fighting just about who is stronger and who can knock someone away with one punch? What does it have to do with studying? And what is the structure of the human body?"

Looking at Dorag's curious look like a baby, Mo Xingchen covered his forehead with his hands, looking helpless.

"This is too complicated to explain. If I explain too much, you won't be able to remember it. Wait until I have time to look for relevant books. I will then explain it to you according to the pictures and you will understand. That's all for today's training. Too much is as bad as too little. Remember your position when I hit you and how you felt after being attacked. Think about it carefully, comprehend it, and make them your own moves."

After saying that, he slowly walked out of the training ground, and Dorag limped after him.

...

There was peace and tranquility for a month. As for the New World, the Navy decided to let the big pirates fight each other. The first half of the Grand Line was given to the training of the new generation of strong navy men such as Sakaski and Borsalino. There were no powerful figures in the four seas, so Garp was idle at the headquarters.

During this month, Mo Xingchen spent the mornings trying to gain the boss's favorability, beat up Dorager at night, and in the afternoons when he had nothing to do, he would randomly pick a lucky audience member from the training camp and beat them up under the pretext of training.

Of course, every time this happened, General Zefa was his accomplice, and even Mizono and Kaji were not spared. It was not until the end that a ten-man team led by Kuzan and Dorag joined forces to suppress him, and then his arrogance was suppressed! Because of his fun-loving personality, these fights did not make people hate him, but instead created friendships.