"Hahaha, this wave really put the Seven Warlords of the Sea's name out there!"
Sengoku laughed in his office, holding a newspaper in one hand.
Zephyr, on the other hand, was not in a good mood. Legalizing pirates and allowing them to legitimately plunder—that kind of thing!
But for Esdeath, he accepted it!
Due to Esdeath's appearance, Zephyr was clearly not completely disappointed with the Marine yet.
Coupled with the fact that not all of his disciples had been lost, his resistance to the Shichibukai system was not as strong as in the original work, but he was still not very satisfied with the matter.
When Esdeath returns, he must talk to her about this.
"The solution to this problem must have been provided by Esdeath, right?"
Vice Admiral Tsuru smiled knowingly from the side. Although Sengoku could come up with such a method, he probably couldn't do it on the spur of the moment.
"That's right, it was provided by Esdeath."
Sengoku's old face flushed. He didn't expect Tsuru to see through it at a glance that this idea wasn't his.
Tsuru gave a meaningful smile.
No wonder a few old men thought highly of Esdeath; she had schemes, strength, potential, and was also a woman!
Such a Marine was a spiritual sustenance for the entire Marine.
It seemed he had underestimated Esdeath before.
In just half a year, she took down the Sabaody Archipelago, and there weren't even many great pirates causing trouble.
This time, she even teamed up with Pirate Empress Hancock to take down a great pirate from the New World.
"Later, Gion can get in touch with Esdeath."
Although she was an Admiral candidate, Gion's chances of becoming an Admiral were not high. Her ability was too singular, merely a great swordswoman.
It was somewhat difficult for her to be an Admiral of the Marine. Kaji, also an Admiral candidate, had a higher chance of becoming an Admiral than Gion.
She couldn't hold the fort!
...
"Finally, Marineford!"
After half a year, Esdeath returned to Marineford once again, looking the same as before.
"You've worked hard!"
Several on-duty Marines quickly saluted when they saw the warship entering Marineford.
If nothing unexpected happened, the woman known as the Navy Queen had returned!
"Mm!"
Nodding slightly, Esdeath immediately took Tina straight to Sengoku's office, wanting to quickly finish work and go find Tashigi and the others.
"That must be Lady Esdeath from the newspaper!"
"She's much prettier than in the newspaper."
"I think she's even more beautiful than that Pirate Empress!"
Several male Marines watched Esdeath's departing figure, discussing among themselves. The newspaper didn't do her justice!
"They probably didn't receive word of when I'd be back, otherwise they wouldn't still be waiting in the dorms."
Thinking this, Esdeath involuntarily smiled, almost stunning Tina.
"Gion, please marry me!"
A man with a somewhat lewd face was kneeling on one knee in front of a beautiful woman, holding a bouquet of flowers.
"I told you I don't like you!"
She unhesitatingly rejected Kaji's confession. How many times had it been? The man in front of her still confessed as always.
"Oh, a famous scene!"
Esdeath stopped, holding Tina's hand, and curiously watched the scene before her.
Many people gathered around, chatting happily.
"Do you think Vice Admiral Gion really isn't tempted at all this time?"
"Hahaha, Vice Admiral Kaji, how many times has this been?"
It seemed this scene was a popular one.
Although Kaji looked a bit lewd, one thing had to be said: Kaji was quite popular among the general public!
He could even rival Fujitora two years later!
Saying such things in front of Kaji, he wouldn't take it to heart. It could be seen that Kaji was a good man.
It's just that he looked a bit… indescribable.
Esdeath even suspected if he had some familial relation to Kizaru.
So, the saying "don't judge a book by its cover" isn't just words.
"Hahaha, it's Vice Admiral Gion and Vice Admiral Kaji." Tina looked at the scene in front of them. No wonder Lady Esdeath stopped to watch; she had seen it several times herself.
"You've seen it too?"
Esdeath looked at Tina, not expecting Tina to have seen it. She herself had never seen it once.
"Of course!"
"Don't even mention me, probably all of Marineford knows about this, and many people have seen it."
"However, Vice Admiral Gion has never agreed to Kaji's confession, but Vice Admiral Kaji has never given up."
Tina spoke with a smile, and her voice attracted the surrounding crowd.
Instantly, many people looked in Esdeath's direction. The woman in the military uniform in front of them was actually the woman they saw in the newspaper!
She was too beautiful!
Even Kaji, who was attracted to Gion, showed a hint of shock in his eyes. She actually truly outshone Gion!
Gion was the same. She wasn't this stunning when they last met, but now she looked so stunning that even she was awestruck.
"Captain Esdeath… no, Major General Esdeath, hello."
Gion was the first to greet Esdeath. After all, it wasn't their first meeting, although they weren't too familiar.
"Vice Admiral Gion, hello to you too."
Tina also greeted her from the side.
Kaji lifted his hat in greeting, then continued to speak to Gion: "Gion, what exactly don't you like about me?!"
"Your looks!"
"Ah! That hurts!"
Kaji clutched his chest as if he were injured. Although he was already immune, Kaji was already immune; he was just putting on a show.
Originally, with Gion's personality, she wouldn't say such a thing, but Kaji was really too annoying, and his skin was incredibly thick.
No matter what she said, he would consistently confess to her. It had been like this for years, and she really couldn't bring herself to like Kaji.
Gion's eyes lit up as if she suddenly thought of something. She ran to Esdeath's side, took her hand, and said, "To be honest with you, Kaji, I actually like women, especially excellent women like Esdeath!"
"Really?"
Esdeath looked at Gion. Gion said it herself, so it wasn't her fault.
Before Kaji could even ask, Esdeath asked for her in advance.
"Really!"
Gion nodded. To make Kaji give up, she said she liked women in front of so many people. She didn't believe Kaji still wouldn't believe her!
Mwah!
Esdeath didn't wait for Gion to react and directly kissed Gion's close-by cheek, then Domineeringly said to Kaji, "From now on, Gion is mine!"
"You, you, you!"
Gion incredulously wiped her cheek. Esdeath actually kissed her!
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