Grand Line, near the Lulusia Kingdom's sea area. On the turbulent azure sea surface, three Marine battleships formed a triangular formation, heading towards the island where the Lulusia Kingdom was located, three kilometers away. Among the three Marine battleships, on the foremost one, Zephyr, wearing a Vice Admiral's cape and a purple suit, stood on the bow deck, holding five wanted posters in his hand. Yamato was wanted for 120 million Berries, I for 100 million Berries, Kuina for 90 million Berries, Perona for 75 million Berries, and Iska for 70 million Berries.
Ain, wearing a purple vest and black super short shorts, with two Sabers at her waist, and a Lieutenant Commander's cape draped over her shoulders, reported while flipping through the documents in her hand:
"Zephyr, these five people defeated the encirclement fleet led by Vice Admiral Gumeer two days ago. These are their latest wanted posters..."
"According to the investigated information, the Yamato Pirates have three Devil Fruit users. Captain Yamato should be a Mythical Zoan, Dog-Dog Fruit, Model: Okuchi no Makami, who can control and create cold air..."
"Perona is a Paramecia, Hollow-Hollow Fruit, who can create ghosts that cause people to fall into negative emotions, as well as ghost bombs..."
"As for I..." Her Devil Fruit type is currently unknown, but it is only known that she can soar through clouds and mist and control lightning. Based on the characteristics of her beast form transformation, it should be a Mythical Zoan of the Cat-Cat Fruit. According to the latest reports, they should have already landed in the Lulusia Kingdom."
Zephyr took out a bottle of asthma spray and pressed it twice towards his mouth, then spoke, giving orders. "Two Mythical Zoans, one Paramecia..."
"Go have them prepare more Sea Stone weapons. Those things often have a surprisingly effective result against Devil Fruit users."
"Yes! I will pass on the order now." Ain nodded and turned to leave.
Ding ding ding!
A sudden bicycle bell sound abruptly entered her ears, making her almost think she was hallucinating. After all, this was the sea, and hearing such a sound suddenly inevitably startled her.
Zephyr seemed to have thought of something. He walked along the direction the sound came from, to the right side of the battleship. He looked at a tall, curly-haired middle-aged man wearing a white vest and a dark blue shirt, with a green eye mask on his head, riding a bicycle on the sea surface not far from the battleship, and cursed with a smile:
"Hey! Kuzan, you little brat! Why are you riding a bicycle around on the sea again!"
Kuzan scratched his head and said lazily: "Zephyr, I'm on vacation. How I arrange my vacation is my freedom, right?"
"Since you have nothing to do, why don't you come and help this old man catch a few Pirates? How about I buy you a drink tonight?"
"You haven't changed at all after so long! I shouldn't have come to say hello to you..." Now it's good, I've been roped in again..." Kuzan muttered under his breath. He hopped off his bicycle and, with a grunt, carried it onto the battleship.
"Hey! You little brat..."
"I also hope you can make some changes. You are an Admiral now; if you continue like this, you might not have a chance at the position of Fleet Admiral in the future..."
"..."
Kuzan fell silent, not responding. Fleet Admiral...? If it were seventeen years ago, the position would have been very attractive. Now, however, he was lost. After taking that position, what could he do? Could he uphold the justice in his heart?
Ain had already walked into the battleship and instructed the soldiers to prepare Sea Stone weapons, choosing not to interrupt their conversation.
On the lookout platform of the battleship's mast, a lookout, after gazing at the sea, shouted down to the purple-haired old man:
"Zephyr, five large Marine battleships have appeared on the right and have signaled that they want to approach us."
"Whose unit is it?"
"I saw Admiral Akainu on the ship, as well as five Vice Admirals including Doberman and Onigumo," the lookout replied quickly.
"Hmm!? Five large Marine battleships, and one Admiral and five Vice Admirals..." Zephyr's eyes narrowed slightly, as though he'd figured something out.
Kuzan turned his head to look at the five large Marine battleships slowly appearing on the sea to the right, and he murmured softly: "It should be the Buster Call to subdue Silver Axe, right? It seems the losses were quite heavy..."
"Send a signal, allow them to approach!" Zephyr looked up and ordered the lookout.
On the azure sea, five large Marine battleships lined up, their sails billowing as they headed northeast.
Among them, on the deck of one of the battleships, stood six burly men exuding a murderous aura: Akainu, Onigumo, Doberman, Strowberry, Yamakaji, and Mole. Yamakaji, who had a cigar in his mouth, his eyes narrowed into a slit, and a simple and honest appearance, suggested to Admiral Akainu Sakazuki beside him:
"Admiral Akainu, in the battle against Silver Axe, in addition to the five large Marine battleships that were sunk, our soldiers also suffered heavy casualties..."
"There's a shortage of medical supplies," Akainu said, "and the Lulusia Kingdom is nearby. I think we should dock there to rest and replenish our medicine."
"Very well! Everyone worked hard in the battle. Yamakaji, relay the order. We'll dock at the Port Town of the Lulusia Kingdom later, rest for a day, and set off again tomorrow morning."
"Yes, sir!" Yamakaji nodded. He was about to speak again when he saw three Marine battleships appear on the horizon. "Those three Marine battleships... they seem to be Zephyr's guerilla unit."
"Should we go over and say hello?"
Hearing this, Onigumo and the other four Vice Admirals turned to look at the three Marine battleships in the distance. Strowberry, whose long hat made his skull seem even longer, narrowed his eyes and assessed Akainu's expression. "It's been a long time since I've seen Zephyr..."
"Since we've met, why not go over and greet him on the way?"
Everyone knew Akainu and Zephyr had clashing personalities. However, since Zephyr stepped down as Chief Instructor and formed the Pirate Guerilla Unit, his whereabouts had been uncertain. He hadn't been to Marineford in a long time. All six of them, including Akainu, had been students of Zephyr. It was understandable not to see Zephyr normally, but now that they met at sea, it would be unreasonable not to go over and say hello. Akainu glanced at the five Vice Admirals beside him and said expressionlessly, "Send a signal. Go over and say hello to him!"
After receiving Akainu's order, Yamakaji and the others relayed the command to their Marine battleships to approach Zephyr's battleship. After meeting, the two sides learned that they were both headed to the Lulusia Kingdom. After chatting for a few minutes, the eight Marine battleships sailed together towards the Port Town of the Lulusia Kingdom...