chsdbacks Chapter 61 Zefa!
Chapter 61 Zefa!
"Is that alright, Allen?"
Tenma flicked a cigarette, completely disregarding the "No Smoking" sign next to the hospital bed.
"I was planning to linger a few more days, but you know me, Director Tianzheng, when it comes down to it, my laziness kicks in again."
Bandages were scattered around the hospital bed. Allen had just put on his coat, revealing several gruesome scars on his exposed chest.
He took out a lighter from his pocket and lit the cigarette.
He didn't have a smoking habit, but it was Smoker who brought him into the Navy.
Who is Smoker?
That's the infamous smoker in the Navy!
This is a case of being influenced by one's surroundings.
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After Aman had changed his clothes, Tenma said slowly, "Young man, you shouldn't be too complacent. You are carrying the future of the Navy on your shoulders."
Allen grinned: "Middle-aged and elderly people shouldn't give advice to young people. You are already a thing of the past in the Navy."
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"I can't argue with you. Forget it, let's talk about serious matters."
Tianzheng took out a notebook from his chest and entered work mode.
"I was there that day too, and I was in charge of recording information about the hunt."
"You are the person who has the most contact with the Marine Headquarters and Kari. I have already asked Admiral Kizaru about this before, and now I have some information to verify with you."
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Allen understood the unspoken meaning in Tianzheng's words.
He couldn't just make up an answer off the top of his head. Tensei and Kizaru already had some information about the Hunter, and if his answer differed too much from their perception, it wouldn't be easy to explain.
"Please ask."
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"Allen, do you consider the Hunting to be a living being?"
The first question left Allen speechless.
What kind of question is this? Or is the Marine Headquarters so powerful that they've already figured out the true nature of the Demon Hunter Puppet?!
Fortunately, the government immediately offered an explanation.
His expression darkened slightly, and he said in a low voice, "Admiral Kizaru suspects... he's not a living being, but a Lunaria ghost!"
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ha?
Allen swallowed hard, trying to find the right words: "Well... I've never seen a ghost before, and I have no experience with ghosts or spirits."
"Director of the Heavenly Administration Bureau, have you ever seen a ghost?"
Tensei shook his head: "Of course I haven't seen it, and I don't agree with Admiral Kizaru's judgment."
"But compared to normal creatures, even to the Jin, who is also a member of the Lunaria race, the difference between them is too great, isn't it?"
"With your Observation Haki at its final stage, you should have sensed something, right?"
Allen remained silent for a moment.
He could see that Kari was heartless, and he also saw Vice Admiral Tensei, who had a codename, and even the stronger Kizaru. How could he not have noticed?
"Indeed, I feel he lacks human emotion, it's like... it's hard to describe that feeling."
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"I understand."
Tianzheng looked at the notebook and continued.
"Logically speaking, someone with his level of power should at least be able to use both types of Haki, if not be a master of them."
"Armament Haki is the armor of will, and Observation Haki is the extension of will. Compared to other strong individuals at the same stage, his will is very weak."
"Admiral Kizaru concluded that he was an ancient Lunaria ghost based on this, but this conclusion was rejected in our internal discussions."
"After multiple meetings and considering all the information since the emergence of the 'connected hunt,' we have come to a conclusion."
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"Sacrifice!"
When this word is mentioned, the government is extremely reluctant to discuss it.
"At that time, he mentioned sacrificing his naturally occurring wings in exchange for an immortal body."
"How could the sacrifice of a mere limb possibly grant such terrifying power, so..."
"Kari must have sacrificed most of his human emotions to gain a constantly regenerating body!"
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"To pour everything into taking revenge on the Celestial Dragons... What an obsession!"
"I'm only saying this to you."
"Despite our differing stances, I still admire this guy's decisiveness..."
Tianzheng imagined a scene of a boy's sacrifice in his mind and sighed.
It was hatred that turned that young man into someone who was no longer human.
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Is it possible to explain it like this...?
I just thought it sounded cool to say it, so I just said it offhand...
Allen sighed, "I really hope that one day I can rid him of the resentment and hatred in his heart."
Hmm... Once all the Celestial Dragons are dead, his resentment will definitely disappear.
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Tenma nodded in satisfaction: "As expected of you, Allen."
"I wish my son looked like you... Haha, but it wouldn't be right if he actually looked like you!"
The Criminal Investigation Bureau staff couldn't believe that Lieutenant General Tensei, who usually had the same deadpan expression as Admiral Sakazuki, would also make jokes.
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Allen rolled his eyes at Tensei and casually asked, "Anything else you want to ask?"
"That's all. The other intelligence gathering is very thorough. We're confident that if that guy reappears, we'll be able to arrest him!"
Tianzheng put away his notebook and stood up, saying, "Asking you about this was just a side thing; my main purpose was to take you to the officers' training camp."
"It's been a long time since I've seen Professor Zephyr, I miss him a little."
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As they passed through the headquarters medical building, just like when Tsuru first took Allen to the Criminal Investigation Bureau, Tensei also explained things to Allen.
"Zeff is a great Marine, a true pillar of the Marine Headquarters!"
Tensei's words reminded Allen of what Smoker had said.
It seems that everyone who has participated in the general training camp holds Zephyr in the highest esteem.
pity……
Such a man, who trained countless outstanding naval personnel and vanquished countless pirates, did not have a good ending.
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"Allen, once you get into training and your lazy nature is out of control, stop talking nonsense."
"Teacher Zephyr's training is very strict, he doesn't tolerate laziness, he is upright and serious, and he doesn't like to joke."
"I agree with your choice. It's a better decision to receive training from Master Zephyr than to go to the New World."
Tensei paused at a fork in the road, a look of reminiscence on his face, a slight smile playing on his lips.
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"Now that I think about it, Borsalino was the one who gave Zeff the most headaches. Zeff felt that he relied too much on his Devil Fruit powers and neglected his physical training."
Allen chuckled lightly: "With a Devil Fruit ability like Admiral Kizaru's, physical skills are indeed dispensable."
Tenma shook his head: "You're mistaken, Allen."
"Actually, Borsalino has already worked very hard, and his training volume far exceeds ours, but Coach Zeffa holds him to the same training standards as Sakazuki."
"You absolutely cannot imagine the level of training Sakazuki underwent!"
"My feelings at that time... are really hard to describe in words."
"I was just thinking... if there's anyone who could end the Great Pirate Era, it would probably be Mr. Sakazuki!"
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Tensei and Kizaru and Akainu were classmates. They were about to arrive at the training camp. Recalling the past, he called Kizaru by his first name, but still addressed him respectfully as Sakazuki.
Allen had been at headquarters for several months, and based on the information he had, he judged that Sakazuki's prestige among the lower and middle ranks, and even among generals, was almost overwhelming compared to his contemporaries.
perhaps……
If it weren't for Sengoku and others supporting Aokiji, the famous battle for the position of Fleet Admiral in later generations would never have happened.
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As you turn the corner, sunlight suddenly pours in, revealing a vast training field.
A tall, purple-haired man stood in front of the neatly lined-up students, his back to the two of them.
Noticing something, the man turned his head.
moment!
An incredibly powerful presence struck, and Allen unknowingly awakened his Sharingan!
Allen felt his cells vibrating, and excitement flickered in his eyes.
This is the legendary man...
Zephyr!!