Although he estimated that after this incident, the World Government would probably not start another war until it was ready, who could be sure that those guys wouldn't suddenly have another brain fart?
After thinking about it, Ian decided to stay and keep watch.
Anyway, with Kuma around, traveling to and from the Skypiea is quite convenient. If he really wants to go back to be with his wife and kids, he can just call Kuma Express.
As for Zephyr... After returning to the West Blue for only two days and seeing that there was nothing much to do, he took his idle fleet out to sea to catch pirates.
Since the public executions ended, the sea has been quite a lively place.
Those vicious pirates who were once captured and imprisoned in Impel Down have reappeared on the seas.
While some have come to realize they no longer want to pursue their dreams and just want to live a peaceful life, there are still quite a few people who feel they are still young and it's the perfect time to strive.
They reorganized their fleet and made a mess across the Grand Line.
Especially those guys who were originally supposed to become Teach's partners, now that Teach has joined the Straw Hat Pirates, none of them have been brought together by Teach.
As a result, they are now scattered in different places, causing trouble everywhere.
Just then, that Corrupt King also appeared.
Anyway, there's nothing for Zephyr to do in Ohara.
Ian let him have his way and also let him look for the Isle-Isle Fruit.
Of course, quite a few things happened during this time…
For example, just like in the original storyline, Buggy was invited by the World Government to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea; at the same time, the bounty on Donquixote Doflamingo, who had been captured, was officially revoked.
There are rumors that that guy has been reinstated by the World Government and has become a Celestial Dragon, but whether it's true or not, Ian doesn't know.
He did see the guy during the public execution, but he had no idea why he had been released!
Ian sat on his golden ship, frowning as he looked at the newspaper in his hand, as if he were pondering something. But then, as if sensing something, he slightly raised his head.
Upon seeing the figure riding a bicycle on the sea, a look of surprise appeared on his face, and he immediately put the newspaper away.
As the vehicle drew ever closer, Ian finally spoke when the bicycle pulled up beside the golden ship, saying, "Didn't they say the Marine Headquarters was relocating recently? It's supposed to be a busy time, so why were you let out again? Did you sneak out?"
"What do you mean by sneaking out? I just came out to patrol the sea, and incidentally catch some vicious criminals to protect the peace of the sea."
Kuzan didn't pay any attention to Ian's words.
As if they were old friends, he simply flipped onto the boat, glanced around, and raised an eyebrow, "Where's the child?"
"They're not here, they are with their mother."
"Is that so? Then I can rest assured!"
Upon hearing Ian's words, Kuzan nodded lazily. Suddenly, a powerful and icy aura swept over Ian, and the laziness on his face vanished in that instant.
With his hands in his pockets, exuding the authority of an Admiral, he stared expressionlessly at Ian. "Ian, the King of the West Blue, shouldn't you give me an explanation?"
Ian: "...?"
What explanation?
Hearing Kuzan's words, Ian looked puzzled. Even in the face of Kuzan's powerful aura, his expression remained unchanged, as if he were chatting with an old friend.
He frowned and looked at Kuzan in front of him, "Could it be that five-thousand-meter-long fish from last time?"
"What? A fish that's five thousand meters long? Was that lousy fish five thousand meters long? No way!"
These words instantly caused Kuzan's aura to freeze, and he stared speechlessly at Ian, his original Admiral-like presence vanishing without a trace.
"Can't you be serious for once?"
"Alright, alright!"
Ian sat casually on the deck, completely ignoring Kuzan's words, and said with a smile, "So, what brings you here? Admiral Aokiji."
Kuzan: "..."
He can't even see any seriousness in him!
Kuzan was speechless for a moment, then shook his head and toned down his imposing aura. He casually sat down to the side, then glanced at the rebuilt Ohara and paused. "Everyone at Marine Headquarters thought Umbrella Corporation would follow Marine Headquarters and relocate to a new base. I didn't expect you to choose to come back and rebuild it?"
But it must be said that this was a truly unexpected choice.
That's right. No matter where they're hidden, they'll be found sooner or later, given the overwhelming pursuit of the World Governments.
And by continuing to stay here... He believes that after this incident, the World Government will absolutely not dare to start another war until it is fully prepared.
Although the Marine Headquarters was not clear about the specifics of that battle, it was estimated from various circumstances that the island had been transformed into a device that could provide energy to Ian even at night.
So, as long as it's here... Day or night, this guy has no weaknesses, and he'll even be stronger during the day!
The only downside is that the reconstruction work here will be more complicated and cost more than finding a new island!
"It's fine here. I'm too lazy to look for other islands. Finding a quiet island isn't that easy."
Hearing Kuzan's words, Ian smiled and said, "Besides, the Umbrella Corporation and the Marine Headquarters are not the same."
"That way, we don't need to consider any strategic planning!"
"I didn't expect you to know this."
A hint of surprise flashed across Kuzan's face as he looked at Ian. "Did that mysterious informant tell you this again?"
The Marine Headquarters will be moved to the New World, not only because rebuilding on the original site would be too complicated, but also for strategic reasons.
The so-called new era is about to arrive, and the New World, the sea that countless powerful people yearn for, will become even more chaotic.
The relocation of the Marine Headquarters to the New World, in a way, can deter those pirates.
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