“As expected of Instructor Zephyr, he really doesn’t hold back when beating people up,” Chinatsu muttered.
She didn’t feel the slightest bit of pity for these beaten recruits, because she had gone through the exact same thing back then.
However, if there was any difference, it was that back then, Chinatsu could at least dodge Zephyr’s fists, and if she really couldn’t take it, she could suddenly use her Mythical Zoan transformation to use Regeneration Flames to evade those particularly painful punches.
Watching these recruits being pounded like punching bags by Zephyr, Chinatsu suddenly felt the urge to grab some popcorn and cola and quietly enjoy the scene.
“Chinatsu?
Why are you back?
Didn’t I give you time off?” Zephyr looked at Chinatsu, who had left in the morning and returned at night.
He didn’t believe for a second that she was back just because she had finished playing.
“Instructor Zephyr, um, can we talk in private?” Chinatsu pointed to the side with one finger.
Although these recruits had all been beaten unconscious by Zephyr, it was better to have fewer people know about the content of their upcoming discussion.
Seeing Chinatsu’s serious expression, Zephyr nodded and followed her to a secluded spot.
“Instructor Zephyr, please do not go out to sea anytime soon.
I’ve heard that the number of heinous pirates on the sea has increased lately, and it will be very dangerous to set sail recently,” Chinatsu said seriously.
“What?
You came back specially just to say this?
Although I am old, I was at least an Admiral once…” “I am serious!” Chinatsu’s attitude was extremely serious.
Although she understood that Zephyr was still very strong and vigorous for his age, the pirate who attacked Zephyr in the original story was also very powerful.
“Edward Weevil.” He was described by Kizaru as having the strength of Whitebeard in his youth.
Although Zephyr was strong, he was old after all, and with other Marine trainees on the ship, Zephyr was distracted.
In the end, not only was almost everyone on the ship wiped out, but he also lost an arm.
This incident with Zephyr might have been a coincidence, or it might have been deliberate.
Therefore, Chinatsu had already decided that after ensuring Zephyr didn’t go out to sea, she would immediately set sail to find “Edward Weevil” and do everything in her power to “eliminate” him!
Seeing the seriousness in Chinatsu’s eyes, Zephyr shrugged his shoulders and agreed to Chinatsu’s request.
Actually, he didn’t have any plans to go out recently, but he did have other plans.
“I agree not to go out to sea recently, but you have to agree to one request of mine in return.” “Huh?
I’m looking out for you, and you’re trying to trick me?!” Chinatsu’s expression changed, and she subconsciously took a step back.
Zephyr’s face almost turned black.
How could she call it a “trick”?
He thought to himself that he was clearly looking out for her too.
“Ahem, don’t worry, it won’t affect your vacation, at least not your normal life in the short term,” Zephyr cleared his throat, steadied his mindset, and said.
After Zephyr explained how he was going to “trick” Chinatsu, her expression became extremely “colorful.” It turned out that Zephyr had formed the “NEO” organization.
This was the organization Zephyr formed after leaving the Marines in the original story, specifically for hunting pirates.
And now, this organization was formed to hunt pirates—no, this organization was created to hunt the “Four Emperors”!
The Marines did not want to disturb the balance, nor did they want to openly provoke a battle with the Four Emperors, but Zephyr still hated pirates.
After many discussions with Sengoku, they decided to form “NEO,” with the elite new generation of Marines trained by Zephyr as the main members.
However, on the surface, it would not belong to the Marines, but rather be a special organization closer to bounty hunters.
By waging war against the Four Emperors and various powerful pirates in this form, it would be best if they won, and if they lost, it wouldn’t cause the Marines to lose face.
After listening to Zephyr’s explanation, Chinatsu was shocked and sighed repeatedly.
She didn’t expect that the original plot had been so drastically altered because of her involvement…
After thinking about Zephyr’s idea for a moment, she wanted to refuse if she could.
But then she thought, if she refused, this old man Zephyr might get upset and sail out of Marineford directly…
“Alright, I agree,” Chinatsu sighed helplessly and said.
As expected, she was still too soft-hearted.
She just wanted to be a slacker in the pirate world, so why was it so difficult?
Seeing Chinatsu like this, Zephyr smiled subtly.
Then, he took out a den den mushi from his pocket and said into it, “Girl, come over here.” Chinatsu looked at Zephyr in confusion, not knowing who he was talking to.
“Girl”?
A girl?
Someone young?
Not long after, a young girl appeared in the sight of Chinatsu and Zephyr.
This was a girl with long blue-green hair and red eyes, not very old, only a few years older than Chinatsu.
“Chinatsu, let me introduce you.
This is Ain, a recruit from another training camp, but she transferred to my side a while ago.
You probably don’t know her.
My plan for the future is for you to become the NEO [Admiral], and Ain to become your [Adjutant].” Zephyr explained with a smile.
Chinatsu didn’t react at first, but after seeing this girl with her own eyes, she instantly realized who it was.
Ain, one of the survivors on the ship during the disaster where Zephyr lost his arm in the original story.
A user of the Roda Roda no Mi.
In the original story, she could revert anything she touched, by 12 years at a time, and could activate it continuously.
Moreover, this ability seemed to have no upper limit.
If developed further, perhaps it could be more than 12 years at a time.
It was one of the bug-level Devil Fruits that appeared in the movie.
Ain looked at Zephyr, then at Chinatsu, and then extended a palm to Chinatsu with a serious expression.
“I am Ain, a user of the Roda Roda no Mi.
Currently, I can revert things I touch by about 5 years.
But don’t worry, I am not using my ability right now,” Ain said.
“Nice to meet you.
But come to think of it, don’t you need to use your ability on Instructor Zephyr?” Chinatsu asked, looking at Zephyr beside them while shaking hands with Ain.
“Unfortunately, it doesn’t work.
I’ve tried, but Instructor Zephyr’s Haki is too strong.
My current Devil Fruit Ability cannot be applied to someone of Instructor Zephyr’s level.
However, I believe that in the future, I will definitely be able to do it.” Ain’s eyes were filled with seriousness.
Although she hadn’t experienced the pirate ambush disaster from the original story, Chinatsu could see her hatred for pirates.
She must have gone through quite a lot before this.
After shaking hands, Ain slightly raised her hand to tuck a stray lock of hair behind her ear and said to Chinatsu seriously: “I’ve heard of you.
Garp’s granddaughter, the genius Zephyr is always talking about.
Hmm, I trust you.
Let us work together to eliminate the pirates on the sea in the near future and restore peace to the ocean.” The seriousness and determination in Ain’s eyes left Chinatsu stunned.
With this person around, it would probably be even harder for her to slack off…