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The battle with Bullet served as a wake-up call for Black.
The monsters of this world could not be judged by common sense.
For example, Whitebeard whether in the manga where he lost half his head, or in the anime where he had a transparent hole in his chest could still continue fighting for a long time.
Even with his heart pierced, Bullet still retained the ability to resist.
Originally, Black believed he was already cautious enough, never allowing his enemies to get back up.
Now he realized that in the future, he might need to chop off his enemies' heads to truly end a battle.
Back in the azure System Space, Black held an Ability Card in his hand.
Ability Card: Ghost Qi.
Black felt a little surprised.
"Ghost Qi? What exactly is this?"
He remembered that in the original work, only Bullet and Zoro seemed to possess Ghost Qi.
But Black was not certain what this ability was truly used for.
Bullet's use of Ghost Qi seemed limited to fusing it with Haoshoku Haki, enhancing the oppressive aura of Conqueror's Haki.
Zoro also used Ghost Qi during battles to amplify the fear felt by his enemies.
However, when facing Kaido, Zoro used a technique similar to Conqueror's Haki Infusion, seemingly infusing Ghost Qi into his sword.
This meant Ghost Qi could also be infused into attacks.
So if Conqueror's Haki Infusion and Armament Haki Infusion could be used together, what would happen if Ghost Qi was added as well?
Black felt this was a new project worth exploring.
The next morning, everyone gathered in the dining room for breakfast as usual.
Of course, Olvia had no place at the table.
Robin secretly glanced at Black. Seeing that his expression looked no different from usual, she quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Black's angry expression yesterday had truly frightened her.
After finishing breakfast, Black sent the others to the training ground first, leaving Robin alone.
Robin clasped her hands together, constantly fidgeting with her fingers, appearing somewhat nervous.
"I don't know whether Olvia has told you about the poneglyphs."
"Ohara's research into the Ancient Script and the Void Century has already been exposed, and there will be serious trouble ahead."
"I considered that you had always wanted to see her, which is why I had Aramaki bring her back."
Black looked at Robin's slightly pale face and continued speaking.
"But there might soon be a bounty placed on her head."
"If her identity is discovered, she will die."
"Even I would be dragged into trouble."
He spoke sternly.
"So what I said yesterday was not said out of anger, nor was it a joke."
"With me, she can keep her life."
"But if she still insists on pursuing the poneglyphs, bringing trouble upon herself and trouble upon me, then I will deal with her before the World Government discovers anything."
Robin lowered her head and asked hesitantly.
"Your Highness… what will happen to Ohara?"
Black shrugged.
"I don't know either. At the very least, the scholars will probably all be arrested."
He placed his hand gently on Robin's head.
"Alright, don't think too much about it. That's not something you can handle."
"Just remember to keep an eye on Olvia for me in the future, alright?"
Robin nodded firmly.
"Your Highness, rest assured. I will definitely keep an eye on Mama."
Black smiled with satisfaction.
After living in Mary Geoise for these past few months, Robin had seen many things.
At the very least, she no longer said things like, "We only want to know the truth. Is that wrong?" as she did in the original story.
It was like a website that clearly states you are not allowed to write adult novels, yet you insist on writing one anyway, and then the website bans your book.
You then ask: I only wanted to write a book. Is that wrong?
Of course it's wrong.
They already told you not to include adult content.
…
Just as Black began another day of training.
Marineford, the Fleet Admiral's office.
Kong slammed a document bearing the World Government emblem onto the center of the long table, his voice rumbling like muffled thunder.
He had only recently awakened from his injuries, and his voice was still somewhat weak.
"Ohara's scholars have deciphered the poneglyphs, and the World Government has deemed this a 'crime that must be erased.'"
Kong's finger tapped the outline of the island marked on the map.
"The authorization for a Buster Call has already been issued."
Garp's hand, which had been picking his nose, suddenly paused.
"Hey, hey, those bookworms probably can't even hold a gun steady, can they?"
Vice Admiral Tsuru coldly interrupted.
"The problem is not their combat ability. The problem is that they touched a taboo."
As she spoke, she glanced at Zephyr, who was sitting silently to the side.
Ever since his family had been killed by pirates, Zephyr although he retained the rank of Admiral no longer carried out missions.
Instead, he had become an instructor at the Marine Academy, cultivating new generations of Marines.
Another Admiral, known as the "Iron Wall," had long been stationed in Mary Geoise.
Rather than acting like an Admiral, he functioned more like a World Government official.
Therefore, this Buster Call operation could only fall to...
"The specific execution plan… Sengoku, you explain it."
Sengoku adjusted his glasses, the glare from the lenses hiding his eyes.
He unfolded the operational map.
"I will personally lead the operation. Kuzan will be responsible for blocking the port, Sakazuki will cut off escape routes at sea, and Fleet B5 will complete the encirclement."
Kuzan and Sakazuki were still ordinary Vice Admirals at the time and did not have much authority in such high-level meetings.
Sakazuki, with a cigar in his mouth, remained completely expressionless.
Kuzan, however, frowned slightly, clearly uncomfortable with the idea of a Buster Call.
They could not speak openly, but Zephyr had fewer restraints.
He slammed his hand on the table and pointed toward the flag of justice hanging behind Kong.
"Did you ever consider the Marine's justice when carrying out the World Government's orders?"
"Watch your position, Zephyr!"
Kong sharply rebuked him.
"The Marine's duty is to obey orders!"
"My duty is to protect the innocent!"
Zephyr suddenly stood up, his chair scraping loudly across the floor.
"When I lost my family back then, you told me: 'This is the evil of pirates.'"
"But now what?"
"What is the difference between Marines personally carrying out massacres and those same pirates?"
Seeing the situation escalating toward violence, Sengoku immediately stepped forward to calm things down.
"The scholars' research could cause instability throughout the world..."
"It is never the truth that causes instability it is the fear of hiding the truth!"
Zephyr tore off the "Justice" coat from his shoulders and threw it onto the table.
"This old man has already retired. Do not ask for my opinion on such matters again."
"Kong! You will regret this!"
With that, Zephyr turned and left, slamming the door heavily behind him.
From the other side of the door came Kong's equally furious voice.
"Zephyr! I am the Fleet Admiral!"
Door: Bang!
Garp scratched his head and sighed.
"Ah… this is troublesome. Zephyr really seems angry."
Sengoku pushed up his glasses again and said nothing further.
Vice Admiral Tsuru picked up the Marine coat Zephyr had thrown down and gently brushed away dust that wasn't even there.
"Zephyr's anger is normal and understandable."
"But the World Government's orders will not change."
Kong breathed heavily.
After a long moment, he finally spoke again.
"Sengoku, go prepare the warships."
"Yes!"
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