Pirates: I will first max out the domineering color if I am not dead

"It's really scary. These young people who were once under General Xia Le have grown up."

The flying squirrel whispered.

The CP9 team hid at the end of the team, wearing navy caps, and remained silent.

Kaku and others seemed a little nervous. They were in the world's first fortress, Marinford, and in front of them were a group of generals who were the backbone of the navy.

This kind of posture and formation is extraordinary.

Even the Demon-Slaying Order they had seen before might not be able to match the lineup before them.

"Lucci!"

Gabra shouted nervously.

"Don't be nervous, don't forget who we are now."

Lu Qi said in a deep voice.

He stood there with a blank expression.

Gabra took a deep breath. Although he said this, he still couldn't help feeling nervous when being stared at by a group of lieutenant generals.

No matter how bold the CP9 organization was before, this place is the center of power of the navy and is full of experts.

After a while.

Xia Le took the lead, and the others stood behind him, heading towards the Navy Headquarters building.

"Today, our headquarters is secretly mobilizing troops and drawing elite troops from all over the world."

"The Whitebeard Pirates are responsible for this."

Soon, Bastiu whispered.

"Is Marshal Zhan Guo already making preparations?"

Xia Le raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Your Excellency the Marshal has never lacked courage and determination."

"Now that you are back, General, he can make decisions more decisively!"

The flying squirrel said in a deep voice.

Hearing this, Xia Le nodded, and the image of the Warring States period flashed through his mind.

The other party was called a wise general, but he had fought his way out of the battlefield. During the years he was in office, he lived up to his title of marshal.

"In recent days, we have been preparing for a meeting of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and we have not yet decided on the next Warlords of the Sea."

Gumier also whispered.

The several lieutenant generals were naturally very aware of any disturbances taking place in their headquarters, so they gave Xia Le a heads-up in advance.

Everyone also understood that General Xia Le's return meant his involvement in the affairs of the headquarters. And given his strength and temperament, the extent of his involvement would definitely be deeper than that of the other three generals.

"The Shichibukai meeting?"

Xia Le narrowed his eyes slightly.

In his memory, not all members were present at the first Shichibukai meeting at the Marine Headquarters, and that was also the time when the Blackbeard Pirates ventured in.

And this means that Ace is about to be arrested.

Surrounded by a group of lieutenant generals, Xia Le stepped into the headquarters building.

"I'm going to the Marshal's office."

"You all go away and do your own things!"

Glancing at the people around him, Xia Le said with a smile.

His journey was already attractive enough. There was no doubt that the entire headquarters probably knew that Xia Le had returned.

Apart from the generals, the only one who could be surrounded by lieutenant generals was the marshal.

Everyone nodded, bowed slightly, and then turned and left.

Xia Le strode towards the Marshal's office. He hadn't been here for ten years, and it seemed a little unfamiliar here.

Fortunately, with the guidance of a young officer, they reached the highest level of the headquarters in just a few moments.

The door of the marshal's office was slightly closed.

The young officer was a little nervous. After bowing deeply to Xia Le, he did not dare to make any sound and walked away backwards.

Xia Le felt that the other party's gift was a bit too much and frowned.

Then he slowly pushed open the office door in front of him.

Two familiar figures suddenly came into view.

At this time, Zhan Guo, who was sitting at his desk, slowly raised his head.

"Xia Le!"

Zhan Guo, wearing the marshal's uniform, suddenly smiled.

"Marshal of the Warring States Period!"

Xia Le also laughed.

It can be said that the two have not seen each other for a long time.

Compared to ten years ago, the battle result in front of me seemed thinner compared to what I remembered. Although the pigtail on his head was covered by a hat, it was already gray.

At the same time, the Observation Haki could clearly sense that the qi and blood in his body and the qi of the five internal organs had weakened a lot.

This means a decrease in combat effectiveness.

Maybe the momentary explosive power will not make any difference, but physical strength, endurance and stamina are huge problems.

"sit!"

"We are finally meeting face to face again!"

Zhan Guo sighed with a smile.

Xia Le nodded and sat down naturally on the chair opposite the table.

Unlike Borsalino next to him, he sat upright with his body straight, except that the arms on his upper body looked a little natural and relaxed.

He turned his head slightly and looked at Kizaru beside him.

"Sasi ignored Dana."

"Porusalino."

Huang Yuan retracted his legs, sat up slightly, then narrowed his eyes and smiled: "Seeing you again really makes me happy, Xia Le!"

“I feel the same way.”

Xia Le smiled.

Scanning the office and taking in everything here, he couldn't help but feel a lot of emotions.

After all, I grew up in the navy, and I do have some strange feelings towards this headquarters and Marinford.

After many years, I came back here. Although it feels a lot more unfamiliar, it feels like returning to my hometown.

"I vaguely remember that the last time we met, we were still discussing how to enforce true justice."

Zhan Guo shook his head with emotion.

At this moment, he no longer had the usual majesty of a marshal, but seemed to be chatting casually.

"But ten years have passed, and the wish, or tacit understanding, that you and I once achieved still seems difficult."

"I am not capable enough after all!"

As he said this, Zhan Guo laughed at himself.

"You have worked very hard! And you have done a great job."

Xia Le said seriously.

Throughout life, a person's world view, outlook on life and values ​​are constantly being repaired, improved and changed in the process of learning and growth.

It is already extremely difficult for an individual to change and grow towards perfection, let alone repair and reform the entire system, institution, and even the world.

All I can say is that it is beyond human power.

"Hahahahaha!"

Hearing this, Zhan Guo laughed.

Then, the smile on his face faded slightly and his eyes became serious.

"So, what are your plans next?"

"Against the Whitebeard Pirates, the Emperors of the New World!"

"How do you want to change this world and calm down this turbulent era?"

This sudden question made Xia Le fall silent.

After a while, he smiled and spoke.

"Assist Marshal Zhan Guo first and finish the task at hand!"

There was a pause.

"It also marks the end of the old and the beginning of a new era!"

When saying this, Xia Le's face showed some emotion.

He has ended an era, and in the near future, he will end another era.

This is indeed a complicated matter.

"I have secretly mobilized the elite troops from the four seas. At the same time, I heard that the people from the West Sea are already on their way to the headquarters?"

Zhan Guo said in a deep voice.

"good."

"Barrett will lead the forces of the West Sea to participate in this unprecedented war!"

Xia Le nodded.

There was a glimmer of excitement in Sengoku's eyes, while Kizaru next to him had a slightly serious expression.

"So, what about the breakthrough?"

"How can we make that white-bearded old man in the New World willingly walk into this grand event prepared for him alone?"

Hearing this, Xia Le fell silent again.

After a long time, he finally sighed.

"Ace, this is the breakthrough!"

Chapter 232: Medal of the Strong

Banaro Island.

The wind blew up the dust on the street, and a group of people were walking slowly forward.

The leading man had a rough face and thick hair on his exposed body. A hideous scar was clearly visible, running from his shoulder to his abdomen, making him look extremely hideous.

On both sides and behind him were a man carrying a sniper rifle, a strange man holding a cane, a tall fighter, and the last man, who looked sick and was riding on a donkey.

It was the Blackbeard Pirates led by Marshall Teach.

They were in the waters around Mogu Town. After meeting Xia Le, they drifted all the way, passing through several islands and finally arrived at Banaro Island.

The previous injuries had almost recovered by this time.

Therefore, I prepared to leave at this time and look for the next target.

Everyone in the group seemed to be silent, and there was no unnecessary communication.

However, they did not notice that a freckled man with a cowboy hat and a cold expression was squatting on the roof of a house to the side, looking down at them.