For Sengoku's proposal, Tsuru and Zephyr nodded in agreement silently.
This made the students all feel their scalps tingle.
The former three giants joining forces was a nightmare for anyone.
"Moshi Moshi, I'm Bogard. I'm requesting to contact Zephyr!"
The Den Den Mushi suddenly rang.
This time, it was the voice of Bogard, who didn't allow for any smiles and was known as Garp's nanny.
After Zephyr and the others exchanged glances, they also restrained their emotions and said, "I'm Zephyr. Bogard, I'm glad to hear your voice. However, aren't you celebrating with that bastard Garp?"
"Hehe, Mr. Zephyr, you're laughing at me. As a deputy, if even I get drunk, then there will be no one to protect Mr. Garp's safety." Bogard chuckled and said after a slight pause.
"You three, please don't be offended. The reason Mr. Garp got drunk this time was entirely because he was going to bring his grandson into the Marine Headquarters."
"According to my assessment of his grandson Luffy, his strength is comparable to that of a commodore. If he's trained a little, he can directly reach the rank of major general."
"Perhaps because he saw Luffy's outstanding performance, which could make up for the defect twenty-five years ago, Mr. Garp was so happy that he held a banquet."
Comparable to a commodore?
The defect twenty-five years ago?
The first half of the words might have only slightly surprised them.
But hearing the words that followed, Sengoku and the others' faces also became unnatural.
If that incident hadn't happened, probably the Marine Headquarters would already have four admirals.
There also wouldn't have been such a terrifying opposing force.
Back then, if Sengoku hadn't held Garp down, it would probably have been a nightmare for the Marine Headquarters and even the World Government.
There was no exception for the hero to become an executioner.
"Oh right, this time, Mr. Garp has obtained many good seedlings in the East Blue. After my assessment, the former pirate hunter Roronoa Zoro has the strength comparable to that of a captain."
"The chef of the Baratie, Black Leg Sanji, has the strength comparable to that of a captain!"
"There's also a long-nosed sniper. His talent is also good. With training, he will definitely be good. The Marine lacks skilled snipers."
"As for the last two, their talent is a little worse than the previous four, but their mental will is also very good. They will be able to take on great responsibilities in the future."
Watching Bogard, who had introduced six people in one breath, the people who were present couldn't help but be stunned. Even Zephyr couldn't refute it.
After all, besides being Garp's deputy, Bogard usually served as a swordsmanship instructor in the Marine Recruit Camp when Garp was lazing around in the Marine Headquarters.
He was also the chief examiner for the usual martial arts assessments.
His ratings had rich experience as a disciple.
It was just that Sengoku and the three of them never expected that Garp, who found excuses to run to the East Blue all day long, usually went there empty-handed and came back empty-handed.
He didn't have the so-called Marine spirit at all, let alone recruit any newcomers.
Now he had brought back six all of a sudden, and they were the existence of kings.
"Bogard, tell me honestly, did you help Garp find these people?" Sengoku couldn't help but ask.
Zephyr and Tsuru also perked up at once.
"No, it was Laxus who reminded Mr. Garp to kidnap the talents when he separated from him. Originally, Mr. Garp was still skeptical, but he didn't expect that they would be so outstanding after meeting again." Bogard said in a deep voice.
"I didn't expect that Mr. Garp had always ignored the rising talents of the East Blue."
"Moreover, Laxus seems to be very familiar with the East Blue. He also went to Cocoyasi Village, which is not far from Mr. Garp's hometown, and took away a navigator who was said to be excellent. If I'm not mistaken, he's probably also from the East Blue."
"If Mr. Garp could have gone to find talents earlier that day, or he could have brought Laxus into the Marine Headquarters."
"It's Laxus again?"
Sengoku and the three of them's expressions all changed.
Bogard clearly heard the impropriety in the words and asked in a deep voice, "Fleet Admiral Sengoku, are you contacting Mr. Garp at this time because of Laxus's matter?"
He was still very concerned about this young man who had a unique eye for choosing people.
Especially being able to give away two famous swords to a swordsman casually, this sense of accomplishment made him even more convinced.
After all, every swordsman loved their swords as if they were their own lives.
"Yes, we're contacting Garp this time because of Laxus." Sengoku said in a deep voice.
"Not long ago, Bastille transmitted back intelligence that he had a deep understanding of the Six Styles and the Six Styles' secrets. After I and Zephyr identified it, we planned to invite him to teach in the Marine Recruit Camp."
"However, just as we made the decision, news came back from Alabasta that the Shichibukai Crocodile was plotting against the country and was killed by Laxus."
"At the last moment, the Skeletal Demon suddenly appeared and snatched the corpse away. Now the officials of Alabasta are giving us a reasonable answer."
Speaking of this, Sengoku paused slightly and said with a slightly solemn expression, "This time, the Shichibukai's plot against the country was killed, which is a huge disgrace for our Marine and even the World Government."
"After all, the appointment of the Shichibukai comes from under the World Government. If people outside know that the Shichibukai appointed by the World Government is actually doing such ridiculous things, it will be a disgrace to our Marine Headquarters' reputation."
The slightly lengthy words made Bogard's breathing change.
All along, the existence of the Shichibukai system had been controversial.
If it wasn't for the Gorosei's insistence on using the power of pirates to restrain pirates, probably it wouldn't have evolved into the current problem of privileges.
Just like what Sengoku had said, once this matter spread, if it wasn't handled properly, then the Marine Headquarters' reputation and the justice it upheld would also be damaged.
After all, the desert kingdom of Alabasta was an existence like a great power.
Moreover, it also possessed the second layer of noble status.
Once this matter wasn't handled properly, it would make the countries of the world feel cold.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, what do you need me to do?" Bogard responded in a deep voice.
Sengoku nodded slightly in satisfaction and said, "Bogard, right now, Laxus isn't on the bounty list, and he doesn't have any other background forces, so I hope you can invite him to join the Marine Headquarters or the Recruit Camp."
"As long as he adds a layer of Marine identity, then his defeat of the Shichibukai and his prevention of Sir Crocodile's conspiracy will also become a matter of course and become the embodiment of our Marine's justice, and it can also increase our Marine's deterrence."
"What's more, Laxus has a deep understanding of the Six Styles. If we can recruit him into the training camp, our Marine's strength will be elevated to a huge level."
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