The natural system started off strong, but the navy finally reached its peak!

He didn't stop it; on the contrary, he felt it was the best way to familiarize himself with the fruit's abilities.

As long as Ribo doesn't use her "Full Recovery" ability, which consumes her lifespan, ordinary healing won't be a burden.

“Gern!” Lippo suddenly turned around and waved at him. “Look, I’ve healed another one!”

Guern smiled and nodded: "Well done, but don't push yourself too hard."

"No way!" Libo stuck out her tongue, then turned and ran to another rabbit-tribe grandmother leaning on a cane. "Grandma, is your rheumatism any better?"

........

Meanwhile, at Marineford, the Naval Headquarters.

The atmosphere in the Marshal's office was solemn; Steelbone Sky had just finished a high-level meeting.

He crossed his hands and rested them on his chin, his gaze slowly sweeping over the crowd before finally settling on Zephyr.

“Zeff.” Kong’s voice was deep and authoritative. “News has come from G-7 base in the New World that Gern’s cruiser has been anchored there for nearly a month.”

Although he had recently arrested 'The Cursed Doctor' Samuel and 'The Giant Battleship' San Juan Wolf

But, disappearing for so long so suddenly, isn't it a bit like... forgetting about home?

“Ahem, indeed!” Sengoku pushed up his glasses, a slight smile playing on his lips. “However, that kid certainly knows how to pick a place to rest.”

"I heard from Kuzan that he went to find the hairy lieutenant." Garp, who had recently flattened Green Pepper's head, laughed heartily, popping a senbei into his mouth.

"Young people should relax once in a while!"

"Aren't you going to explain, Zephyr?" Tsuru smiled slightly, looking at Zephyr with gentle eyes.

You should know that Tsuru treats Gion as her own sister, so they have a very good relationship.

Now Gern has abandoned his beautiful and pretty sister to go after the fluffy one, haha...

"He is right. He still has patrol missions to complete, and it is indeed not appropriate for him to stay for an extended period of time."

Facing the crane's gaze, Zephyr coughed lightly and awkwardly touched his nose.

He slammed his fist on the table, his face behind his sunglasses darkening horribly: "That bastard!" He ripped off his cloak of justice and threw it on the table.

"Marshal, please allow me to personally go and bring him back!"

"No, no!" Steel Bone Kong waved his hand: "After all, he is your disciple. Let's call and confirm the situation first."

“No problem, I’ll make sure he knows what responsibilities he still has!” Zephyr took out Gern’s personal Den Den Mushi from his pocket and dialed the number.

.....

Outside Lipo's cottage in the fluffy duchy.

Gern leaned lazily against the tree trunk, watching Pedro and Wanda practice Armament Haki, their foreheads covered in sweat.

The two claws emitted a faint black light, but they could not maintain it steadily.

It must be said that the Mink Tribe are simply natural-born masters of physical combat.

"Focus," Gern yawned, "Imagine your aura as flowing armor..."

Suddenly, the personal Den Den Mushi in my arms rang with a "blur blur".

"Who contacted me?" Gern instinctively pulled out his Den Den Mushi.

The moment the call connected, Zephyr's furious roar came through: "Gern! How long are you planning to stay up there?!"

Faced with Zephyr's roar, Gern's lips twitched.

Wanda, Lippo, and Pedro, who were standing nearby, were also startled by the sudden roar and looked at each other in surprise.

Gern first watched as the three of them put their index fingers to their lips, making a shushing gesture.

"Ahem." He then cleared his throat and said respectfully, "I never expected that the very busy Master Zefa would call me personally. I am truly flattered."

"Stop being so smug! I'm asking you now, Gern! Do you even have any regard for military discipline?!"

“Professor Zephyr, I…”

"What do you mean, 'you'? Last time you begged me to speak up for you and get Gion transferred."

I said you two young people get along well.

But who is Gion?!

After all, she was Crane's adjutant, and she was a girl with ideals too!

You got angry with me, your teacher, over this? Was it worth it?

"Huh? Teacher, what are you saying? Is there some misunderstanding...?"

"What misunderstanding?" Zephyr interrupted again, his gaze fixed on Tsuru. "I know you two are interested in each other, but right now you need to prioritize your responsibilities and mission!"

Sengoku, who knew what Zephyr was up to, interjected at the opportune moment: "Zephyr, watch your blood pressure..."

"No way, nobody's stopping me today!" Zephyr ripped off his tie and roared at the Den Den Mushi.

"Anyway, you're getting more and more arrogant! Humph! I think I can't control you anymore, you've grown too big for your britches."

"No." The Den Den Mushi perfectly mirrored Gern's helpless expression: "Teacher, please calm down..."

“Young people should be like this, Zefa. Don’t be so serious.” At this moment, Tsuru also withdrew his gaze with satisfaction.

Seeing this, Zephyr breathed a sigh of relief, but still continued, "Teacher? Do you still consider me your teacher? Gern."

On the furry duchy side, even the dim-witted Gern finally realized what Zephyr was up to when he heard this.

Then a thought flashed through his mind, and he paused, his voice suddenly becoming solemn.

"My teacher will always be my teacher."

“Well, then you…” This time it was Zephyr who was interrupted.

"I was promoted to the headquarters in the 1486th year of the Sea Calendar. My first rank was given to me by Master Zefa. If I were to speak of a mentor, you would be my mentor."

Zephyr on the other end of the Den Den Mushi was visibly startled, and the air in the conference room seemed to freeze.

Sengoku adjusted his glasses, Garp's lips twitched, and Tsuru gave Zephyr a meaningful look.

Gern's voice continued: "In the year 1488 of the Sea Calendar, I was promoted from Warrant Officer to Teacher's Adjutant, then to Second Lieutenant, then to Lieutenant, and finally to Captain!"

Until 1491 in the Maritime Calendar, he was granted special permission to be promoted four ranks, becoming the fastest-promoted admiral in the history of the Navy Headquarters!

Every step of this process was thanks to the teacher's promotion; from warrant officer to general, twelve appointment documents for marshal—each step was personally stamped by the teacher!

“I am the teacher’s student, disciple!” Gern’s tone became more and more firm. “If we’re talking about a backer, the teacher is my backer.”

If I had to name an ally, I could only be my teacher's ally.

If we're talking about justice, I only know the teacher's sense of justice!

These words exploded like a bomb in the conference room.

"Crack!" The teacup in Sengoku's hand shattered, and his pupils behind his glasses contracted violently.

"Cough cough... This kid really dares to say that!" Garp choked on his rice cracker, patting his chest repeatedly.

Then, seizing the opportunity, he leaned close to Sengoku and whispered, "Even a political idiot like me can see that if you, Sengoku, are going to stage a coup and bring down Marshal Kong, Zephyr must..."

Before Garp could finish speaking, Sengoku sealed his little mouth shut with a senbei.

Meanwhile, Crane stared at Zefa with her mouth slightly open, looking on incredulously.

The expressions of everyone in the conference room changed drastically in an instant, with Steel Bone Kong sharply scanning Zephyr as if questioning him.

Zephyr, what the hell are you trying to do?

It's important to know that Zephyr's current position in the Navy is quite extraordinary: he is an Admiral of the Navy Headquarters, Chief Instructor of the Naval Academy, and Chief Instructor of the Elite Training Camp.

In other words, as long as Zephyr doesn't betray his former master, he'll definitely have disciples all over the place in the future...

Zephyr broke out in a cold sweat and yelled into the Den Den Mushi, "Gern, what nonsense are you spouting?!"

Guern seemed to have anticipated Zefa's reaction and chuckled, "Teacher, don't be nervous, I'm just telling the truth."

"Don't worry, I'll continue the patrol mission, but..." He glanced at Lippo, "I need to delay for a few more days; there are some things that need to be taken care of."

Zefa took a deep breath, suppressing his helplessness: "Hurry up, don't make things difficult for headquarters."

"Yes, teacher," Gern readily agreed and then hung up the phone.

In the marshal's office, Zefa straightened his collar, instantly reverting to his composed general demeanor: "Please excuse my poor appearance."

"It's nothing." The three Sengoku stared at Zephyr, as if to say, "You're the one who's been hiding the truth the most!"

Meanwhile, our Navy Admiral Steelbone rubbed his temples.

“Everyone else can leave,” Kong said in a low voice, “but Zephyr, you stay.”

Zephyr: "......."

Chapter 82 The Fluffy Things Have Their Own "Justice"

The Furry Principality

Gurn put away the Den Den Mushi and looked up at Lipo, Pedro, and Wanda.

"Sorry, my teacher has a pretty loud voice, haha!"

Seeing Gurn laughing, Wanda spoke first, her voice tinged with reluctance: "Gurn, are you leaving?"

Upon hearing Wanda's words, Guern was momentarily taken aback, realizing she was right.

This can't be hidden, after all, Zephyr's voice was very loud just now.

However, although I did stay in the Woolly Principality for quite a while, the positive feedback I received was very good...

Thinking of this, Guern smiled slightly and said in a casual tone, "Sorry, Wanda."

A hero of justice can't stay in one place forever!

“That’s right!” Libo immediately chimed in, bouncing over to Gern’s side, her droopy ears swaying gently with her movements.

"Gern is here to save the world!"

"That's right, Gern's justice must spread throughout the world!" Gern was unusually dramatic.

Incidentally, during his time in the Woolen Principality, he never mentioned the World Government in his propaganda or actions, but focused on his own interests.

Therefore, the Mink Tribe of the Mink Principality only knows Gern's "justice."

This led to the emergence of a story and action involving a "righteous hero" (masked transformation) that would later circulate here.

Instead of the story of the Kozuki family's friendship told by Nekomamushi and Inuarashi who came back later...

Just as Gurn and Ribo were transforming into Kamen Riders together and laughing heartily...

Pedro, who was not far away, lowered his head, his long sword fell to the ground, and his hands clenched into fists.

Over the past few weeks, his initial skepticism towards Guern has transformed into genuine admiration.

During this time, Gern not only helped the Mink Tribe solve many problems (using vibrations to clear land, build roads, etc.)

This granted Libo the ability to heal others, and she even spearheaded the formation of the so-called "King's Guard."

They were taught Armament Haki, thus building an invisible line of defense against pirates for the Wool Kingdom.

"I'd only just started to like you, and now you're leaving..."

Meanwhile, Guern noticed Pedro's unusual behavior.

So he walked slowly up to him, gently placed his hand on his head, and said, "What's wrong? Pedro. You're the captain I chose!"

“Gern…” Upon hearing Gern’s words, the straightforward Pedro abruptly raised his head, his eyes flashing with determination.

"Take me away with you!"

"Take you away?" Gern paused for a moment, then shook his head and chuckled.

“Pedro, everyone has their time to shine, yours hasn’t come yet.”

He paused, then his tone became serious, "Moreover, I will leave, but my 'justice' will not leave."

As he spoke, Gern tore off Pedro's green little ranger cloak and took off the justice cloak from his back, draping it over Pedro's shoulders.

The cloak fluttered in the wind, and the white characters for "Justice" shone brightly in the sunlight.

“Remember, ‘justice’ has already come to the furry.” Gern’s voice was deep and powerful.