"You say, can this really be accomplished?"
In the backyard of Momotobu's house at G1 headquarters, Fujitora sat on a stone bench, holding the tea that Vivian had just brewed, and asked with a little concern.
During the time on the warship, he had a lot of contact with Jinbei. Perhaps it was because they both liked to wear kimonos and wooden clogs, and it was like they were old friends. Their personalities really matched well.
It is precisely because of this that Fujitora sincerely wants Jinbei to join the navy so that he can play cards with him, drink tea, and taste the delicious food made by Vivian.
"I'm not sure... but judging from their attitude after learning that Caesar Courant is a former World Government researcher, this seems to be a very big deal... Maybe the higher-ups will really show leniency and consider it?" Taotu replied.
"But then again, how do you know Caesar Courant's identity?"
"Of course he told me himself."
Facing Momosaki's questioning, Vivian spread his hands calmly and said, "I asked Jinbei to find him and kill him directly. Maybe he was facing a life-or-death situation and wanted to survive, so he directly revealed all his secrets to Jinbei."
"Is that really the case?"
There was still some doubt on Taotu's face, but seeing Vivian's indifferent expression, Taotu couldn't find any loopholes for a moment and had to give up.
Until the next afternoon.
"The government has approved it, saying that Sea Knight Jinbe can join the Marine Headquarters, but he can only start as a first-class soldier. And..."
"And what?" Vivian asked, glancing at the navy soldier who came to notify her.
"And... as a fishman, you are not allowed to be promoted to a position above the school level for life..."
"Are fishmen forbidden from ever being promoted to the school level for life?"
This differential treatment is really blatant.
However, allowing the fishmen to join the Marine Headquarters is already a big step, isn't it
"From today on, you are a first-class soldier in the headquarters. Jinbei, I hope you will do your best in your position in the navy and don't do anything to betray the organization..."
"I will do my best to follow the orders of my superiors, capture the pirates, and protect the civilians..."
Jinbei imitated Vivian and saluted the marine a little awkwardly, then took a complete set of marine uniform and military cap from him.
And the moment Jinbei took these things, Vivian, who was standing beside him, also noticed the trembling of Jinbei's hands.
How much courage did he have to reach this point
Fisher Tiger, the captain of the Sun Pirates, whom Jinbe admired since childhood, refused a blood transfusion because he hated humans and died tragically on a navy ship.
It is not an exaggeration to say that Tiger died at the hands of the Navy.
So why do they choose to abandon this hatred and finally compromise
Perhaps it was because of Otohime’s persistence during her lifetime.
Or maybe it was the quality of "justice" that he saw in Vivian and Fujitora
Or maybe... Jinbei is not as paranoid as other fishmen. This can be seen from the fact that he is willing to accept the invitation of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and serve the World Government...
He really wants to improve the relationship between the merfolk and humans.
He really wanted to make a contribution to the civilians of Fishman Island.
At least, before he died, it seemed that it had become his long-cherished wish to see his compatriots not being oppressed or prejudiced and living freely under the sun.
"Reporting to Captain Vivian, the navy recruit, private first class, Jinbei, officially reports to you!"
"very good.."
Under the midday sun, Vivian and Jinbei stood outside the gate of the base. They both stood straight, looked at each other, and couldn't help laughing from the bottom of their hearts.
"Please give me more guidance in the future."
"Um."
...
Vivian, who had just traveled here, naturally never expected that he would be able to pull a member of Luffy's future ship into his gang.
But it all makes sense, doesn't it
At least with the help of Fujitora and Jinbe, the safety factor of his warship must have been greatly improved.
"If I can get a few more strong guys on my ship, then in the future when I go out to patrol at sea, as long as I don't meet the Four Emperors, I will be able to move sideways, right?" Vivian, who has now been promoted to colonel, was sitting cross-legged on the recliner, thinking so with great joy in his heart.
The letter of recommendation to transfer Domino from Impel Down to the headquarters has been sent. I believe that with his contribution this time, this matter will not be too difficult. So, the next plot...
"According to the original story, it seems that in a month or two, the Straw Hat Pirates should gather again in the Sabaody Archipelago."
By then, I just need to try to avoid any contact with those guys, clock in and out every day, and live a leisurely life until I retire and live in seclusion in the mountains a few decades later...
He began to fantasize about his future life.
While thinking, he took a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice from a chef apprentice he had taught him and drank it all in one gulp.
"belch!"
Momosagi continued to go out to sea to capture the former Seven Warlords of the Sea, but because he had just recovered from his injuries, he was "forced" to stay near the headquarters' waters and began his "boring" patrol work.
Having completed the two-year mission that she had been carrying on her back, Vivian, who is now "debt-free", feels extremely comfortable at this moment.
Just as he was about to take out his unlimited phone from his trouser pocket to watch a movie and chat with Domino, a soldier holding a pair of binoculars on the bow observation tower suddenly turned around and shouted, "Emergency!
”
"Huh?" Vivian put down her phone and looked up.
"Colonel Vivian, the Whitebeard Pirate Ship has been spotted ahead!"
"What?!"
A big question mark suddenly appeared on my forehead.
Whitebeard Pirates
What are they trying to do by coming to the nearby waters
This shouldn't make sense, right
At this moment of doubt, several options suddenly emerged in his mind:
Option 1: Yell "Who do you think I am? Pull the boat over!" (Completion reward: a random nature devil fruit)
Option 2: Take out the megaphone and ask Whitebeard to have a 1v1 man-to-man battle with you. (Completion reward: Random plane combat skill x1)
Option 3: Turn around and run. (Completion reward: a random Zanpakutō)
Option 4: Take the initiative to admit defeat and surrender. (Completion reward: random basic attribute +1)
Vivian: “…”