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

"However, I didn't expect the effect to be so good!"

I was so worried about you at the time, so I smoked a super premium one...

"Sigh, I should have smoked five or six more."

“Five or six…” Gern paused for a moment, then sighed and reached out to pinch her cheek.

"Idiot, do you know what this level of healing carrot means?"

That guy's physique is monstrous; the 'life force' you drained is enough to kill an ordinary person on the spot.

Because her cheeks were being pinched, Ribo muttered, "Anyway, he's a pirate..."

Gern stared at her for a few seconds, then suddenly smiled: "True."

He then moved his right shoulder and found that his muscles felt completely relaxed and even more flexible than before the injury.

Oden's "life force" not only healed his injuries, but also seemed to have strengthened his body in some way.

“The better my results…” Gern squinted his eyes

"That means someone is probably feeling pretty bad right now!"

.......

New World Moby Dick - Medical Unit

Inside the dimly lit cabin, the smell of medicine mingled with the stench of blood.

Kozuki Oden lay on the hospital bed, his once robust body now strangely pale, his breathing so weak it was almost imperceptible.

"This is too strange. Oden's recovery ability couldn't possibly be this poor!" Marco's palm covered in blue flames, his brows furrowed.

Are you kidding me! How could a monster like my dad have such poor regenerative abilities?

You should know that your dad has now returned to the point where he can drink and hold parties freely!

Marco was puzzled, while Amatsuki Toki knelt by the bed, her slender fingers tightly gripping Oden's hand, tears silently dripping onto the sheets.

In the corner, Inuarashi and Nekomamushi stood silently.

"Hey, you two." Jozu turned to look at them. "You haven't said a word since earlier. Oden is your boss!"

Inuarashi's ears twitched, but he didn't answer.

But as her gaze lingered on the surging waves outside the porthole, Lippo's disappointed pink eyes seemed to reappear before her.

Rather than seeing you all alive as pirates... you'd be better off dying the day you risked leaving Zou.

Lipo's voice echoed in their hearts for a long time, as if it were a knife stabbing into their hearts.

The cat viper's claws scratched at the floor unconsciously, sending wood shavings falling.

He remembered when he was a child and had a fever, it was Lippo who carried him all night and ran to town.

The first time she got injured, Lippo scolded them for being idiots while carefully bandaging her wound.

Back then, Ribo would always say with a smile, "You must become a warrior worthy of the name Zou."

And now... (The Mink Tribe is very sentimental.)

“Inuarashi! Nekomamushi!” Vista frowned. “What the hell are you two…?”

"We heard you!" Inuarashi suddenly growled, his fangs bared menacingly. "We didn't need you to remind us!"

The cabin fell silent instantly.

The cat viper suddenly stood up, its tail bristling: "Let's go to the deck for some fresh air!"

As the hatch slammed shut, Marco and Joz exchanged a puzzled look.

Only Tengetsu seemed to sense something as she looked in the direction the two had left, and sighed softly.

Deck - Late Night

The waves crashed against the ship, and the moonlight cast Inuarashi's long shadow.

The veins on his hands, gripping the railing, bulged, and the wooden railing twisted and deformed.

"Hey, Inuarashi." Nekomamushi perched on the mast, its tail thrashing irritably. "You mean, Ripo-neechan... she really thinks we..."

"Shut up!" Inuarashi slammed his fist on the ship's side, sending splinters flying. "We're now members of the Whitebeard Pirates!"

"Lord Oden's retainer! My identity as a Mink has long been..." He choked up halfway through his sentence.

The sea breeze carries distant memories—young Pedro, holding a carrot cake made by Lipo, happily spinning around.

Little Wanda hid behind Lippo's tail, timidly watching them train...

If even Sister Libo looks at them like that, how will the other Zou companions look at them?

The cat viper suddenly leaped down from the mast and grabbed Inuarashi by the collar.

"Then why didn't you dare look her in the eye back then?! On the island, you clearly..."

"Because I'm scared!" Inuarashi roared, his voice trembling.

"I'm afraid to see how she sees us...we've become real 'pirates'..."

Having already been with the Whitebeard Pirates for a year, the two understood perfectly what the word 'pirate' meant on the high seas.

Although the Whitebeard Pirates are different, a 'pirate' is still a 'pirate'.

Under the moonlight, the cat and dog hunched over.

In the shadows unseen by them, Marco sighed silently and turned to leave.

Chapter 106 Justice Against Natural Disasters

The following morning at G-3 base, the sea breeze, carrying a salty and damp scent, swept across the terrace.

Gern strolled out of the room and stood on the terrace, his gaze sweeping over the naval soldiers training below.

At this moment, Sengoku, also draped in the coat of justice, stood beside him, his bandages faintly visible, clearly indicating that his battle with Whitebeard was no easy feat.

“If you’re recuperating, you shouldn’t come out…” Sengoku glanced at Gern, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes before he could finish speaking.

"Huh? Your recovery ability... is even more outrageous than Garp's!"

Seeing the astonished look on Sengoku's face, Gern shrugged and smiled slightly: "Good luck."

"Luck?" Sengoku scoffed, clearly unconvinced: "The person who could bring down 'Samurai' Kozuki Oden didn't rely on luck."

It's important to know that Sengoku, who was in charge of the Whitebeard Pirates, was well aware of just how strong Kozuki Oden was.

The fact that Gern was able to take it down single-handedly proves one thing: his strength has now officially entered the general level!

After a moment, Gern changed the subject and asked, "General Sengoku, why are you and Marshal Kong here at G-3?"

Hearing Gern's words, Sengoku looked at him and suddenly smiled: "I'm in charge of the Whitebeard Pirates. If they make any unusual moves, I'll naturally set off."

He paused, then added meaningfully.

"As for why Marshal Kong came... isn't it all because of you?"

“Me?” Gern looked completely innocent.

"Don't play dumb." Zhan Guo glanced at him, his tone tinged with helplessness.

"You cut off communications with Sakazuki and acted without authorization. The Air Marshal was so angry he was about to tear down his office."

After saying that, Sengoku stared at Gern, his tone somewhat teasing, "I think you're even more extreme than Sakazuki."

"Lieutenant General Sakaskiy has always had his own judgment."

"Really?" Sengoku narrowed his eyes. "But I heard that you were the one who encouraged him to 'handle it discreetly'?"

Gern immediately shook his head and waved his hands, denying it three times in a row with righteous indignation: "It wasn't me, I didn't do it, don't talk nonsense."

He then spread his hands, looking completely innocent: "I only made a suggestion; the decision rests with the lieutenant general."

Sengoku stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly sighed: "You're more dangerous than Sakazuki."

"You know what?" he said slowly, arms crossed.

"When the Air Admiral decided to let Whitebeard leave, Sakazuki was furious and started arguing with him."

Gern raised an eyebrow: "Oh?"

Seeing that Gern didn't believe him, Sengoku, unusually, imitated Sakazuki's tone, lowering his voice to mimic Sakazuki's cold, hard, and suppressed angry voice from the meetings he'd been using these past few days.

"Marshal Kong, your justice is too late!"

Gern: "..."

“If Gern were here, he would have said directly, ‘Since Whitebeard dared to set foot in G-3’s territorial waters, he shouldn’t expect to leave alive!’”

Gern's lips twitched: "Lieutenant General Sakazuki knows me quite well."

Zhan Guo sneered: "More than just understanding, he practically regards you as the benchmark of 'absolute justice'."

"He even said... Gern would definitely support me, and Gern would only complain that I wasn't ruthless enough!"

If only Gern were still here. You have absolutely no sense of justice compared to Gern!

Gern remained silent.

Zhan Guo stared at him, a half-smile on his face: "So, what do you think?"

Gern coughed lightly, trying to change the subject: "Lieutenant General Sakazuki... trusts me quite a bit."

"You two are both crazy."

Guern smiled and didn't refute it further.

“Because of this matter…” Sengoku followed his gaze and said calmly, “Marshal Kong originally intended to dismiss you directly.”

But Zephyr and Sakazuki both objected, and even…” He paused, “Garp got involved.”

“Lieutenant General Karp?” Gern was somewhat surprised.

“He said, ‘It’s good that young people have guts.’” Zhan Guo shook his head. “Although I think he just wanted to watch the show.”

Gern laughed: "So what was Marshal Kong's final decision?"

"I won't touch you for now." Sengoku turned to the side, his tone serious. "But don't think this is the end of it."

Although the headquarters has suppressed this incident.

But you must tone down your 'cooperation' with Sakazuki.

“I promise to keep quiet!” Gern nodded, looking completely untrustworthy.

........

After a moment of silence, Sengoku suddenly changed the subject: "What do you think of Kozuki Oden?"

“His strength is monstrous, but unfortunately…” Gern tapped his temple, “he’s missing a screw here.”

Zhan Guo chuckled, "You dare to say that." He paused, then said meaningfully.

"However, there aren't many people who could defeat him so thoroughly."

Sengoku suddenly stopped smiling, his gaze sharpening as he stared intently at the Eight Directions sword at Gern's waist. "That sword of yours is dangerous!"

“Danger?” Gern raised an eyebrow.

"Although I don't remember it very clearly, I was in naval school at the time and couldn't sleep all night after hearing it."

Sengoku's fingers tapped unconsciously on the railing, the rhythm gradually quickening.

"Rocks became famous overnight and was wanted by the police because he used this knife."

On the steps of Mary Geoise... a naval admiral was slain!

"Killed a Marine Admiral?" Gern's pupils dilated, clearly shocked.

"That's right, his first wanted notice was for killing a Marine Admiral. What a terrifying and powerful man he was!"

"But this time, its owner is wearing a cloak of justice."

........

The news that Gern was first wanted for killing Rocks because he killed a naval admiral truly stunned him for a long time.

But I didn't think much of it, after all, Rocks was dead, no matter how glorious he once was.