Originally, Lancelot had brought eight people: Yamato, Sasaki, Ulti, Page One, Denjiro, Kikunojo, Ashura Doji, and Kawamatsu.
Now, when leaving this small island, two more had joined: Vergo and Issho.
Admiral level: Issho.
Admiral Candidate level: Vergo.
All-Star level: Yamato, Denjiro, Ashura Doji.
Elite Vice Admiral level: Kawamatsu.
Vice Admiral level: Sasaki, Ulti, Page One, Kikunojo.
With such a lineup, how many in the world could stand against them?
Especially when adding their top Admiral-level commander—would stopping the Big Mom Pirates and Kaido be difficult?
After all, even if the Big Mom Pirates wanted to help Kaido, they wouldn't send their entire force.
Plus, with Shiryu and Tokikake coming to support, not only could they repel the Big Mom Pirates, but they could even capture Kaido, who was essentially a lone commander, at the same time.
Lancelot's heart was now completely at ease.
So he led everyone and quickly headed toward G-5.
"Buru... buru..."
Just as Lancelot was stationing at G-5, Miss Valentine from East Blue called.
Miss Valentine, "Master, everything in East Blue has been pacified. Now, throughout East Blue, whether it's Marines, inspectors, or pirates... they're all our people..."
Lancelot nodded with satisfaction: "Excellent."
Miss Valentine continued: "Master, you previously promised Mok that you would reward him with a Devil Fruit after the mission was accomplished."
Lancelot fell silent for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded.
"Don't you have a few stored there? Just give him that unknown Zoan-type Devil Fruit. As for what he'll gain from it, that depends on his luck."
Miss Valentine: "Yes, Master."
Then Miss Valentine smile. "Congratulations, Master, on gaining another capable subordinate."
Lancelot nodded.
Mok disciple of Zephyr, was proficient in Rokushiki.
After consuming a Zoan-type Devil Fruit, such a person would undoubtedly reach the strength of a headquarters Vice Admiral in a short time.
By then, with some maneuvering, securing a headquarters Vice Admiral position would be a sure thing.
That way, his influence within the Navy would grow even stronger.
He could indeed be considered a capable subordinate and was truly worthy of congratulations.
But Lancelot immediately thought of something and promptly said, "Have Lina, Lise, and Zoro come to G-5 quickly."
Lise was his mobile arsenal, it was more reassuring to keep her by his side.
As for Lina and Zoro, they naturally had to come.
After all, the upcoming major battle was a rare opportunity for training—missing it would make it hard to encounter such a chance again.
He believed that after experiencing this war, both of their strengths would advance by leaps and bounds.
Miss Valentine: "Yes, Master, I'll arrange it right away."
After finishing the serious matters, Miss Valentine immediately put on a shy expression.
"Master, I've missed you. Have you missed me?"
Lancelot was slightly taken aback by this, then the corners of his mouth curled up into a mischievous smile.
"Then tell me, how have you missed me? Could it be that you couldn't sleep at night?"
Miss Valentine instantly blushed.
Having shared joyful moments with Lancelot before, how could she not understand the implied meaning? Nevertheless, she nodded.
"Master, I've prepared candles and a whip. And also, your favorite purple lace... Next time we meet, Master, you can do... do... whatever you want."
Lancelot: "..."
'Well, well, well.'
He had to admit, in this regard, Miss Valentine knew exactly how to handle him.
Truly.
"Huff..." Lancelot took a deep breath, then asked, "Johnson should have eaten that Paramecia-type Fruit by now, right? How is his current strength?"
Miss Valentine remained silent for a while before replying cautiously, "His talent is average, whether in physical arts, swordsmanship, or Devil Fruit abilities. However, we've already cleaned up the entire East Blue, so he's still presentable—at least intimidating ordinary people is no problem at all."
Lancelot frowned slightly.
The Paramecia-type Scythe Fruit wasn't actually bad, yet it ended up being used just to intimidate ordinary people? What a waste of a Devil Fruit.
But thinking of Lise and Lina, he decided not to bother with it.
After all, they were the first two women he had been with since arriving in this world.
Moreover, these two women were extremely loyal to him. So, giving their only relative a Devil Fruit, even if it was wasted, was acceptable.
Then he inquired further, "What about Daniel?"
Miss Valentine: "Daniel's talent in martial arts and swordsmanship is indeed quite average, but he excels remarkably in Devil Fruit abilities. Additionally, his fruit power is very strong. So his current strength is quite formidable now. At the very least, I'm no longer a match for him... And among those I'm familiar with, Mr. 3... Yes... roughly on par with Mr. 3's level. But his progress is astonishingly rapid. I imagine it won't be long before he surpasses even Mr. 3."
"Excellent!"
Lancelot couldn't help but voice his approval.
This person was the first he had focused on nurturing.
Seeing how he had grown, Lancelot felt genuinely pleased. According to Miss Valentine's description, Daniel had already reached the level of a Marine Captain.
If his development of Devil Fruit abilities continued to increase, then reaching Vice Admiral level... wouldn't be impossible.
So he immediately ordered: "Transfer Daniel to Loguetown. From now on, he will lead and command the entire East Blue. Johnson will be reassigned to the Inspector General Headquarters to oversee all inspectors in the East Blue. At the same time, hand over the East Blue intelligence network to him."
Upon hearing this, Miss Valentine was momentarily stunned before asking, "Master, what about me?"
Lancelot couldn't help but curl his lips slightly: "You'll naturally come to G-5 with Lina and Lise. Otherwise, all those things you prepared would have been for nothing. Hehehehe..."
Miss Valentine was overjoyed: "Yes, Master."
Then the two flirted with each other for a while before hanging up.
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