"Gentlemen."
"I have some important matters to attend to."
"Excuse me."
Zephyr held Ochoku's head in his hands, said something to Sengoku, Borsalino, Kuzan, and the others, and then turned and left.
The graduation ceremony was already over before Rosen returned.
If it weren't for the live video of Rosen trampling the beehive and beheading Ochoku, the teachers and students gathered in the military academy square would have gone their separate ways long ago after the graduation ceremony.
at this time.
The ceremony was long overdue, and both the photo opportunities and the live video broadcast had already ended.
Zephyr may leave if he wishes, which is perfectly acceptable.
Moreover, people like Sengoku, Borsalino, and Kuzan all knew where Zephyr was going when he hurriedly left with Ochoku's head in his hands.
They would be even less likely to stop them, not even for a second.
"Teacher Zephyr."
"I'll go with you!"
Rosen, of course, knew where Zephyr was going, and he also knew how much torment Zephyr had felt every time he decided to go there over the years.
Feelings of shame, pain, regret, annoyance, and self-blame were like sharp knives, constantly stabbing at his heart.
Every time Zephyr went to that place, he needed to muster up his courage to go.
"No need, you've already helped me enough."
"Thanks to you, this time I don't have to be ashamed to face them as I was in the past. Instead, I can walk up to them and tell them that Ochoku is dead."
"You can rest in peace now."
Zephyr shook his head and patted Rosen on the shoulder:
"I can go alone."
"Let me have some alone time with them, mother and son."
"Have an open and honest conversation with them."
Zephyr looked at Rosen with a satisfied expression.
Throughout his life, he felt no pride in having nurtured three admirals of the navy, nor was he proud of having cultivated a generation of combat power for the navy. However, he was incredibly proud to have a student like Rosen.
Is that so?
Rosen saw that although Zephyr was still old due to illness, his spirit and energy were different from before.
Clearly, he felt relieved by Ochoku's death.
With that thought in mind, he made a decision.
"Originally, I was thinking about whether or not I should let you know something."
"Witnessing all of this could be very cruel for you."
"But now it seems you want to know."
After saying that.
Rosen raised his hand and touched Zephyr's forehead, his eyes glowing red.
He unleashed his Observation Haki, conveying his consciousness to Zephyr.
In an instant.
Zephyr saw a scene appear before his eyes, as if he had traveled back in time twenty years through Rosen's Observation Haki.
He saw Ochoku, who was still alive, and his wife and children, who were still alive.
But soon.
Zephyr's eyes widened, his pupils filled with a ferocious bloodshot.
He felt as if he were there, witnessing firsthand Ochoku's arrival and the killing of his wife and children, but at the same time, he also witnessed the magnanimity of his wife and children.
Even though he was a young tiger from a military family, he still dared to bare his teeth at the four emperors.
Even when faced with death, they did not flinch from fear.
"Ochoku!"
Zephyr closed his eyes, and the tears that he had finally managed to quell suddenly welled up in his eyes.
"Hey, junior!"
"What did you show Professor Zephyr?"
How could he do this?
When Borsalino saw Zephyr crying his heart out, he quickly ran to Rosen's side.
"When I went to Hachinosu before, I read Ochoku's memories and saw the scene of him killing Teacher Zephyr's wife and children."
Rosen paused here, but Borsalino and the others around him understood what he was about to say and what Zephyr had just seen:
"Although it's really cruel for Professor Zephyr to see it once, there's one thing he still needs to know."
That is it.
"His son deserves this outfit."
He placed his hand on the Justice coat.
then.
Zephyr once sewed a coat of justice for his unborn son, stitch by stitch.
He was later killed by Ochoku, and the righteous overcoat was buried with his wife and children.
"What's wrong?"
Upon hearing this, Sengoku couldn't help but ask.
"A young tiger from a military family, roaring before four emperors."
Rosen uttered eight words.
Although they didn't use Observation Haki to make everyone witness this scene, they all imagined it in their minds.
A three-year-old child dared to bar his teeth and roar at the four emperors who came to his door with knives, refusing to back down an inch.
"No wonder he's Professor Zephyr's son."
Borsalino exclaimed in surprise.
"What a pity."
Kuzan shook his head.
"yes!"
"It's such a pity."
"If it weren't for that damned Ochoku, the Navy Headquarters would have four admirals instead of three."
Sengoku couldn't help but curse.
At this moment.
Zephyr had witnessed the murder of his wife and children, composed himself, and wiped away his tears.
"I'm sorry you had to see this."
Zephyr looked around at everyone, his gaze finally settling on Rosen:
"Rosen."
"I want to thank you for everything you've done for me."
He forced a smile, then turned and left.
Before.
Zephyr was in a hurry to go to the Marine cemetery to bring Ochoku's head to his wife and children so that their souls could rest in peace. Now he was even more impatient.
After watching Zephyr's figure leave the Marine academy, Rosen turned his gaze away and looked at Gion and Kake, who were also watching Zephyr's retreating figure.
"Sorry, I got back a little late."
"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting!"
Gion.
"Additional calculation."
After sensing Zephyr's change in mood, Rosen felt relieved.
Next, all that's needed is for Zephyr to finish paying respects to his wife and children, and then use Kannonbiraki Benihime Aratame to heal his injuries. Once that's done, the trip will be considered complete.
"Even if you were late, I would still wait for you."
"Alone, he treads the hive, and with a single stroke, he slays four emperors."
"Wow, he's really handsome!"
Kake stepped forward and punched Rosen in the face.
"Aren't there still three of the Four Emperors left?"
"Perhaps soon, a new Yonko will come to fill the vacancy."
"You're about to graduate, and you'll have moments when you're this handsome."
Rosen smiled slightly.
His voice seemed to possess a peculiar power, capable of influencing people's hearts and emotions, quickly dispelling the oppression and sadness lingering in everyone's hearts.
"May I ask Fleet Admiral Rosen, do you still need any loyal followers under your command?"
Gion also came over.
His opening remarks were both a joke and a response to Rosen.
"We have no shortage of soldiers at our feet, but we lack female Admirals to pacify the seas."
Rosen looked at Gion, and as their eyes met, they smiled at each other.
He spent very little time at the Marine academy.
Strictly speaking, there are only two classmates.
Gion was the first friend and classmate he made after awakening his innate wisdom.
Even though Gion was only studying at the Marine Academy during the sweeping campaign across the seas and didn't fight alongside them to subdue the Shichibukai, Rosen still held a unique place in her heart for this female Marine officer who was just as capable as any man.
This is something that other navies did not possess later on.
Not for any other reason than that Gion was the first place to be visited.
Sometimes, the order of arrival is just that important.
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