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Chapter 16 Return- Uncle and Nephew
——The morning light tore through the sea fog, and the waves of the Grand Line roared loudly.
Marineford,Naval Headquarters——
This fortress, standing tall in the world in the name of "absolute justice", is now quietly fluctuating under the undercurrent.
The huge alarm bell rang slowly in the morning mist, and the low and heavy bell sound shook the entire sea.
[East Blue Purger—Rogge Lieutenant Junior Grade, returning home.]
The middle and senior management of the headquarters have already lined up.
The neat snow-white Marine uniform spread out like a sharp blade pointing straight to the sky.
At the forefront—
Marshal [Sengoku], wearing a golden marshal cloak, looks as calm as a mountain.
Admiral [Sakazuki], with a fiery red cape, his arms folded, flames and magma humming within him.
Admiral Kuzan, with his eyes narrowed lazily, looked at him coldly.
Admiral [Borsalino], with a faint smile on his lips under the golden lenses.
Further back, the deputy chiefs, the vice admirals, and the rear admirals of each branch stood in a row, cold and stern as a forest, their eyes different from each other:
Some people are very curious;
Some people can't hide their subtle vigilance;
There are also people with a hint of fear hidden in their eyes.
In this solemn atmosphere, a standard medium-sized warship broke through the waves.
On the bow of the ship, three figures stood facing the wind.
--Rye.
The military uniform was as straight as armor, the cloak was blown high in the wind, and the black hair danced against the wind.
He stood straight, his aura as cold as iron, and his eyes so sharp that they seemed to pierce through the clouds.
——Rhett.
He carried a heavy sword on his shoulder, his muscles tense like a drawn bow, his eyes cold and fierce.
His entire body exuded a murderous aura that had been suppressed to the ultimate level, like a butcher who had not yet unsheathed his sword.
——Enel.
Silver-blue hair fluttered, lightning danced slightly between his fingers, and he had a defiant smile on his face.
However, under the suppression of military discipline, he was forced to restrain his arrogance that wanted to tear the sky and split the earth.
The three men stood side by side at the bow of the ship, like three black iron nails, drilling straight into the land of ancient power.
"——The warship has arrived at the port, slowing down and preparing to dock!"
The adjutant's stern shout came from the deck, and the soldiers moved in unison, the capstan was tightened, and the anchor chain fell down with a bang.
The ship docked steadily with a loud bang.
——The bell rings for the third time!
The entire Marineford port was in complete silence.
Countless pairs of eyes were fixed on the black shadow——
That was the Purifier who had returned after five years of bloody battle.
That was the butcher knife that cut off the bloodline of the East Blue Pirates.
That is the hammer that will pry open the Naval Headquarters' deep-rooted problems!
The wind sounded like a knife and the military flags fluttered.
Rogge slowly stepped down the gangway, his steps firm and steady.
Leiter and Enel followed closely behind, like two heavy blades hammering down fate.
Every step felt like a hammer hitting a stone slab, so heavy that it made one's heart tighten.
He walked to the center of the formation and stood solemnly under the gaze of all the people in the headquarters.
The solemnity, coldness, and murderousness condensed into a suffocating sense of oppression that enveloped the entire venue.
After a short, almost frozen silence—
Marshal Sengoku slowly stepped forward. His deep, majestic voice resonated like a morning bell or evening drum, resounding throughout the harbor:
"—East Blue Clearance Task Force, Rogge Lieutenant Junior Grade, Leiter Ensign."
"Returning, verified to be correct!"
He paused, his gaze fixed on Rogge with a steady, mountain-like gaze, and announced in a deep voice:
"——In view of the Penultimate achievements in the East Blue purge, after evaluation by this headquarters, effective immediately——"
"Rogge was promoted to Commodore, and Leiter was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and appointed Adjutant!"
boom--!
These words were like a huge rock dropped into the middle of the harbor!
The whole audience was in an uproar:
The young soldier's eyes were filled with fiery enthusiasm;
Some of the veteran officers' faces changed slightly, their expressions varied;
The World Government spies hiding at the end of the line frowned imperceptibly.
At the front line of the main formation, Sakazuki's lips curled up slightly, a rare occurrence. Hidden in his eyes beneath the blazing flames, he burned with intense joy and ambition.
And the other side.
When Enel heard the titles of "Commodore Rogge" and "Lieutenant Colonel Rhett", his earlobes twitched wildly and his expression instantly became extremely wonderful.
His originally defiant face suddenly darkened, and he muttered softly:
"Why am I Seaman First Class?... This mere human institution is a blasphemy to Kamui..."
As a result, before he could finish his grumbling, Lei Te turned his head, grinned, and reached out to knock him on the head:
"Shut up, you little charlatan!"
Enel was so angry that his silver hair stood on end, but he had to grit his teeth and resist the urge to strike with lightning, staring angrily at the entire field.
Rogge remained silent the entire time, standing still, his black pupils reflecting the burning sea of the future.
[Marineford Akainu Admiral Exclusive Office]
The sun is scorching at noon.
The pure white headquarters building complex shines like a knife edge in the sun.
The sun was blazing, illuminating the entire Naval Headquarters like a giant sword about to be unsheathed, its cold light shining brightly.
In the Admiral's office, one of the highest power centers, the atmosphere was as heavy as boiling magma.
Sakazuki sat behind a heavy obsidian desk, his military uniform neatly pressed, his Admiral cape casually draped over the back of his chair.
The flame emblem reflected on the wall, making the entire room faintly red.
He held his chin with one hand, his eyes as sharp as a knife as he coldly examined the three people in front of him.
Rogge,雷特,Enel.
Standing as solemn as a gun, with a murderous aura, and a military posture as hard as iron.
There was a brief silence.
Sakazuki raised his chin, his tone cold and oppressive:
"Rhett I remember, kid."
"...But what's going on with that white-haired guy next to him, wearing a Seaman First Class uniform and acting so sloppy?"
The sound was low, like the rumbling of a volcano, causing the air to tremble slightly.
Enel's earlobe twitched slightly, and a hint of impatience flashed in his eyes.
He was about to open his mouth to retort, but Rogge had already raised his hand and pressed it on his shoulder with a cold force.
Enel froze for a moment, gritted his teeth, swallowed his words, and lowered his head in silence.
Rogge's expression was calm, and his voice was calm and powerful:
"Logia Thunder Fruit ability user."
"While clearing out East Blue, they also unified Sky Island."
"He's a thorn in the flesh, with an arrogant personality. I'll suppress him first and then slowly hone him."
As soon as the words fell, the office fell into dead silence.
Sakazuki narrowed his eyes slightly, tapping his fingers rhythmically on the table.
The power of magma flowed faintly on his body surface, and the hot breath made the temperature of the room rise sharply.
Logia?Thunder Fruit?
Sky Island?
还Seaman First Class?!
If it were someone else, Sakazuki would have punched them into the floor.
But when he heard that it was Rogge who took it, he just frowned, and then a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"...here you go."
Clean and decisive, without a trace of doubt.
——Recruit the strong and expand your own strength.
This is the nature of the "war faction"!
Enel, who was standing aside, was staring at Sakazuki.
——Hot.
--oppression.
——A heavy feeling of destruction!
Just a glance made him feel a kind of suppression that was almost like a thunderous collapse!
That's not just a simple fruit ability.
Rather, it is the absolute momentum forged from countless bloody battles!
Enel's earlobes were twitching slightly, and he was extremely shocked.
He finally understood what Rogge had said to him before:
"This world is filled with countless powerful sea warriors who are a hundred times more terrifying than you can imagine."
Instead of being afraid, Enel was so excited that his blood was boiling!
In the depths of his eyes, lightning flickered quietly.
--good!
——This is the sea that is worthy of my challenge!
At the same time, Sakazuki narrowed his gaze and said in a deep voice:
"Kid, you didn't come back just to lead the army, did you?"
Rogge raised his eyes, his black pupils as cold as a knife.
"Yes, uncle."
"I think--"
"Clean up the Marines, eradicate corruption, and eradicate betrayal."
"Then go out to sea."
"Use absolute justice to completely annihilate all Pirates in the world."
Just a few short sentences, but they were powerful and sonorous, like a hammer hitting an anvil!
Rhett stood nearby, his fists clenched like iron, his eyes blazing.
Enel also smiled slightly, lightning surged, and the desire to fight began to ignite.
Inside the office, the air seemed to be completely ignited!
In an instant——
Sakazuki burst into laughter, the sound was as deafening as a volcanic eruption!
"Hahahahahahaha——!!! Good!!!"
He stood up suddenly, his red cloak fluttering in the flames, causing the floor to shake slightly!
"This is what Laozi wants to hear!!!"
"This is the real Marine!!!"
He strode out of the desk, his steps like a heavy hammer, and pressed down on Rogge's shoulders with a heavy and fiery force:
"Little devil, from today on!"
"Do whatever you want!!"
"Laozi is holding up the sky!!!"
"What old-fashioned people, what World Government, dare to stand in your way of rectification? Laozi will burn them personally!!!"
The flames rolled and the rage soared into the sky!
At this moment, the uncle and nephew generations of the war faction——
Complete transfer of will!
The wind of rectification will begin from this day, sweeping across the sea and tearing apart the old order!
Rhett and Enel, who were standing behind them, also straightened their backs silently.
They can clearly feel—
The future of the ocean will be quietly rewritten at this moment because of this little secret conversation!