As the largest violent organization on the seas, the Navy's influence was indeed vast.
But in this world where islands were separated by oceans, it was simply impossible to control every single move on the sea.
They could only choose to focus on important locations.
And that's what the Navy did.
Never mind Cyrus, even when other great Pirates from the New World made a move, the Navy would only receive news after they were discovered.
"Maybe he went back to the East Blue. In that case, I'll make a trip back to the East Blue!"
Garp's expression shifted, and he suddenly spoke with seriousness.
Vice Admiral Tsuru looked at Garp with a faint, knowing smile.
She knew this old comrade all too well.
Wanting to slack off was one thing, but to use this as an excuse...
"Do you think Sengoku will agree?"
"He won't!"
Garp shook his head directly, his expression looking quite regretful.
"Alright, stop thinking about slacking off. The Navy needs you in many places."
Seeing Garp's expression, Vice Admiral Tsuru shook her head slightly, then turned to look at Aokiji.
"Tell me about it. That little girl from Ohara."
Vice Admiral Tsuru's sudden words made Aokiji, who was standing to the side, freeze for a moment and look back in surprise.
"Sengoku probably guessed it too, he just didn't bring it up. You went to the West Blue because of the 'Devil Child', right?"
"I really can't hide anything from you!"
Aokiji shook his head helplessly and didn't deny it.
"Yes. CP has been trying to capture this little girl, but now that she's with Cyrus, it might cause trouble later on."
Vice Admiral Tsuru frowned slightly.
In fact, she found it troublesome.
From what she understood so far, Cyrus was also a somewhat reckless person.
Now that he was with the Devil Child, the necessary conditions for a conflict with the World Government were already in place.
If a conflict were to break out, the Navy might not be able to stop the World Government from issuing a bounty poster.
"Anyway, we've done what we can. We can't control what happens next."
Garp waved his hand.
"If it really comes to that, I can stretch my legs a bit. That little brat was holding back his strength last time we fought." Garp said, clenching his fist.
Vice Admiral Tsuru nodded.
She had to admit, sometimes fists were more effective.
"Alright then, I'll talk to Sengoku. If it really happens, you can be the one to handle it. You're very experienced, anyway."
Vice Admiral Tsuru smiled, then stood up and beckoned to Gion behind her.
"Oh, right. The academy trainees are having their graduation test soon. Zephyr is planning to take them to the New World. Go and encourage those little brats."
After saying that, Vice Admiral Tsuru left directly.
Aokiji and Garp stared at each other.
"Let's go. Since she said so, let's make a trip!" Garp said to Aokiji.
It was an old tradition, anyway.
Aokiji didn't refuse, getting up to head to the Navy training camp at Headquarters with Garp.
...
East Blue, Shimotsuki Village.
The merchant ship passed by, and Cyrus disembarked with Robin.
Many people on the pier recognized Cyrus, as he had lived here for about a year.
"Cyrus, didn't you go out to sea?"
Many people were surprised to see Cyrus disembarking with a beautiful woman.
"I came back to the East Blue recently, so I thought I'd come back and visit!"
Cyrus greeted them cheerfully, then walked towards the Isshin Dojo.
"Did you become this strong after training here?"
After the two left the pier, Robin leaned close to Cyrus and asked in a low voice.
"It wouldn't be wrong to say that."
Cyrus nodded.
"Could it be that there's a hidden veteran here? A world-renowned powerhouse from the past?"
Hearing Cyrus confirm her question, Robin became even more curious.
If someone could teach Cyrus, how strong must the person who taught him be?
Cyrus naturally saw what Robin was thinking but didn't explain further.
His strength increased just like in a game.
Shimotsuki Village was the novice village where he learned his skills.
Once he paid to learn the skills, he went out to kill monsters and train to increase his proficiency and level.
It was something like that.
Cyrus led Robin near the dojo and heard the clash of wooden swords from inside.
The papapa sounds were dense, indicating that the people sparring were very fast.
The ones sparring were naturally Zoro and Kuina.
"Hah!"
Kuina let out a low shout, advanced with her sword, then sidestepped and brushed past the three-sword-wielding Zoro.
Then, a red mark appeared in the middle of Zoro's face, and blood trickled from his nose.
"You've gotten stronger again."
Zoro turned around to look at Kuina and said with a solemn expression.
Previously, Zoro could feel the gap between him and Kuina narrowing, and he thought he would soon be able to defeat her head-on.
But Kuina's strength had improved by leaps and bounds during this time.
Although her sword was not as sharp as before, it was more unpredictable.
In other words, she was no longer fixated on her physical body, but instead became more adept at using swordsmanship techniques.
"Of course!"
Kuina tilted her head back, very confident.
"I say, could it be that Master Koshiro has been teaching you in private?" Zoro's eyes suddenly widened as he thought of a possibility.
"If you can't win, you can't win. Don't make excuses."
Before Kuina could speak, a voice sounded from the dojo entrance.
'Huh?'
The two were stunned and turned their heads abruptly!
Cyrus was leaning against the doorframe, smiling at them, just like when he had first arrived at the dojo.
"Cyrus?" Kuina's eyes widened.
"You're back?"
Zoro's eyes widened too, and the wooden sword in his mouth fell to the ground.
"What? Not happy to see me? And here I was, still remembering my promise!"
Cyrus put on a hurt expression.
"No, no!"
Kuina quickly waved her hands.
Just as she was about to say more, she saw a head pop out from behind Cyrus.
Robin curiously looked at the two children standing in the courtyard.
And Robin also caught the attention of the two.
Looking at this unfamiliar woman, neither of them said a word.
Cyrus strode in and gave each of them a flick on the forehead.
He wasn't fast, but neither of them managed to dodge.
Then, with tears in their eyes, they squatted down, clutching their heads and looking at Cyrus with watery eyes.
'This damn familiar feeling!'
This thought popped into both of their minds.
"This is my partner I found on this trip, Nico Robin, an archaeologist."
Cyrus turned and pointed to Robin, introducing her.
"I'm Nico Robin. You can call me Robin!" Robin smiled at the two.
The two, still clutching their heads, stood up and replied.
"I'm Kuina."
"I'm Zoro!"
The two stated their names.
"Wait, Cyrus, weren't you in the North Blue? I saw you in the newspaper."
After greeting Robin, Zoro suddenly remembered something and looked sharply at Cyrus.
"You actually fought two Admirals. Master Koshiro said those two are incredibly strong, top-tier powerhouses of the sea."
"Right, and Chinjao, a great pirate with a five-hundred-million bounty."
Kuina also came to her senses and immediately added.
"And then?" Cyrus frowned.
"I've done far more than that. As my... juniors, you can't even remember the great things your senior has done?"
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