Chapter 303 Prophecy
Navy Headquarters—Issho, who'd just received the code name Fujitora, rose early that day.
He'd already passed the final test and become an official Navy Headquarters admiral. The news had even spread throughout the entire world.
However, this was his first time meeting his Navy Headquarters colleagues.
Though blind, this didn't affect Fujitora's daily activities at all. As if possessing another eye, he moved freely as he dressed and finished washing up.
Then he solemnly donned the coat emblazoned with the word "Justice" across his shoulders.
"Hohoho, from today onward, let me take a good look at this world."
He smiled.
Tapping his blind man's staff, he walked from his room toward the Navy conference room where a meeting would be held.
On the way, he encountered another person—his colleague.
"Oh! Issho-aniki! Wearing that Justice coat really makes you different—you look way more handsome!"
A man with his hands in his pockets, head bobbing as he walked like a common street punk you'd see anywhere on the seas, also wore the same coat. However, his collar was green.
"Hahaha, Aramaki-dono looks quite dashing as well." Fujitora replied amiably.
"Hahahaha, really? I thought so too!"
The man called Ryokugyu laughed heartily. "Seeing me like this, girls across the seas will probably be mesmerized! How troubling. Too many beauties wanting dates is quite a bothersome thing, right?"
Fujitora's smile didn't diminish in the slightest. He smiled and said, "Aramaki-dono is quite an interesting person."
"Hahaha, right? I've always been pretty popular!"
Ryokugyu laughed loudly.
The two chatted as they continued forward through the Navy Headquarters corridors they weren't particularly familiar with.
Every Navy soldier they encountered along the way greeted them respectfully.
Fujitora smiled and nodded in response each time.
Meanwhile, Ryokugyu maintained a haughty appearance, as proud as a peacock.
They arrived outside the conference room and simultaneously reached out to push open the doors.
Inside, in the spacious conference room, Navy Headquarters' high officials had all gathered.
Aside from vice admirals who needed to stand guard at various bases, everyone who supported the Navy's advance in this era was here.
"Let us welcome our two new admirals!"
Fleet Admiral Sengoku declared loudly.
These two weren't just immensely powerful—they'd also easily passed the psychological tests administered by government-dispatched experts. This meant their moral character could withstand examination.
Though that bastard Aramaki did seem somewhat unreliable.
The two new admirals smiled as they strode into the conference room. From today onward, they were the new pillars of justice.
New World, at the NEO Navy's hidden base, in the specially constructed, extremely sturdy prison.
"The new admirals' code names are Fujitora and Ryokugyu."
Zephyr came to relay this personally relevant news to his two imprisoned students.
"A tiger and a bull?"
Aokiji sighed somewhat. "Why are all our generation's admirals animals? Zephyr-sensei, what were you thinking when you gave us those nicknames?"
Is that the point?
Zephyr's mouth twitched.
And besides, nicknames like my Black Arm and Garp's Iron Fist aren't any better than yours.
"Are you trying to tell us the government's abandoned us, you bastard old man?!"
Compared to Aokiji, Akainu's attitude was naturally far worse. He sneered coldly. "If so, then I'm sorry to disappoint you! I actually think this is great!"
"The Navy and government haven't weakened because of what happened to us! The forces maintaining justice remain as strong as ever!"
"More importantly, people powerful enough to serve as Navy admirals chose to join the Navy just because of the government's call! What does that mean, you bastard old man?!"
"The world recognizes the World Government! They recognize the Navy's justice!"
The captured Navy admiral roared loudly. "Your scheming is destined to fail! We'll be the ultimate victors!"
Zephyr sighed. "From now on, I'll have people deliver newspapers to you."
"As for other matters, let's wait and see."
He turned and left.
The appearance of two new Navy admirals had greatly stabilized the World Government's current situation.
It rekindled hope in people who'd begun losing faith in the government.
Regardless of whether these two admirals possessed strength approaching Akainu's and Aokiji's, they'd at least proven one thing—this world still supported the government.
However, to the disappointment of those anticipating the government would immediately seek revenge against the NEO Navy after replenishing its forces, the Navy maintained its silence after gaining two new admirals.
They showed no intention of launching a war.
Was it because they felt their current strength couldn't defeat the NEO Navy?
Would the current stalemate just continue indefinitely?
Whether people cared or not, time moved forward.
The fervor over the new Navy admirals gradually subsided. Then another hot topic arrived.
"Is Tesoro-san releasing a new movie?"
An advertisement published in the World Economic News immediately made the entire world lively again.
"This is wonderful! I've been anticipating it for so long!"
Though the events that had occurred on the seas recently were so thrilling and eye-catching.
But there were people who cared about world affairs, and naturally there were people who didn't.
Tesoro's previous film had caused such a tremendous response in this world, directly accumulating countless fans. Countless people were anticipating his new work.
Moreover, after experiencing the anxiety and tension brought by the previous war, people desperately needed something to vent their emotions.
And now, that work had arrived. So naturally, the entire world exploded.
Fish-Man Island.
"Looks like this film will be quite successful too."
Shyarly, who was brewing coffee, remarked.
"It would be strange if it wasn't successful. Overwhelming publicity, plus Tesoro's fame, and most importantly—people on the seas really do lack entertainment."
Brett said leisurely. "But the results are secondary."
The key was making Fish-Man Island's residents establish preliminary counter-espionage awareness through this movie.
Large-scale war wouldn't erupt temporarily. They needed to guard against the government's infiltration methods.
"By the way, Brett," Shyarly suddenly said. "I made a prophecy earlier."
"A prophecy?"
Brett raised an eyebrow. "About what? What did you see?"
"About that young lady, Uta."