Free Web NovelChapter 103: Chapter 103
Chapter 103
"Hey, Marines. You just interrupted the fight I was looking forward to. Have you thought about how you’re going to apologize with your lives?"
Rorschach revealed a ferocious grin. He had already recognized the leading Marine.
It was the famous old-generation elite Vice Admiral "Onigumo," a staple character in countless One Piece fanfictions. As a veteran reader, it was impossible for Rorschach not to know him.
Although killing this veteran Vice Admiral might provoke a frenzied retaliation from the Navy, Rorschach was currently in a very bad mood.
And since the man had conveniently walked right into his line of fire, who else should die if not him?
"Wait! Golden Lion II Rorschach, we didn’t come here to fight you!"
Seeing that Rorschach was about to draw his blades, Onigumo immediately shouted.
He could briefly hold his own against Rorschach, but his subordinates behind him would be finished. According to intelligence, the women on Rorschach’s ship all possessed considerable combat strength.
If they could avoid a fight, they should. Otherwise, his unit might be completely wiped out before reinforcements arrived.
"You’re not here to arrest me? How interesting."
"Go on then. What could be so important that a veteran Vice Admiral like you would personally come running instead of trying to arrest me?"
Hearing this, Rorschach showed a hint of interest. What exactly could make the Navy treat him with such seriousness?
"Huff..." Onigumo let out a sigh of relief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
He had nearly ruined the mission. Thankfully, he had shouted in time, or a fight would have already broken out.
"’Golden Lion II’ Rorschach, I am here on behalf of the World Government to formally invite you to become the new Warlord of the Sea."
"Warlord of the Sea?" Rorschach looked confused.
"Yes. After careful consideration by Fleet Admiral Sengoku, your strength is deemed sufficient to hold the position. As long as you accept, you will enjoy the special privileges of a Warlord. The Fleet Admiral also said he can grant you one reasonable condition."
"But I heard that in the past two years, a rookie already replaced Crocodile’s position. Shouldn’t the Warlord seats be full right now? Are you trying to trick me while waiting for reinforcements?"
Rorschach stared at him with suspicion.
"No. A few days ago, Fleet Admiral Sengoku already revoked that Warlord’s authority. He is no longer a Warlord, so there is currently one vacant seat."
Faced with Rorschach’s doubtful gaze, more cold sweat broke out on Onigumo’s forehead. He was afraid the other party would suddenly attack in the next second.
"Hehe? Revoked? How interesting. So the identity of a World Government dog can be stripped away with just a single order from above."
Rorschach showed an intrigued expression and spoke indifferently.
"Yes. After all, that Warlord suffered too many defeats and could no longer live up to the title. You, on the other hand, possess both great strength and influence, making you the perfect candidate for the position."
Onigumo did not refute Rorschach’s comment about being a "World Government dog," because that identity carried enormous appeal.
Even becoming a dog of the World Government was something countless pirate crews would fight over.
Warlord of the Sea, huh... Interesting. To think that even after destroying Enies Lobby, the World Government was willing to tolerate him.
They had even sent an elite Vice Admiral to negotiate. They really held him in high regard.
However, Rorschach had zero interest in becoming a Warlord. Even though the position meant he wouldn’t be hunted by the Navy and could legally plunder, he would never agree to become the World Government’s dog. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ
Still, there was still one more day until his next sign-in. Until he officially refused, the Navy wouldn’t make a move against him.
In that case, why not take this opportunity to enjoy himself freely with Nami and the girls on Sabaody Archipelago?
Having made up his mind, Rorschach raised an eyebrow.
"I’ll play around on Sabaody for a couple of days first. After that, I’ll give you my answer. Until then, don’t let the Navy disturb my vacation. Understood?"
Onigumo was visibly stunned for a moment, then relaxed. He removed his hand from his sword hilt.
"Very well. I accept your terms. When you’ve made your decision, you can find me anytime on Island 66."
After thinking it over, Onigumo agreed to Rorschach’s request. Two days wasn’t long — he could afford to wait.
Rorschach shrugged. Since the Navy had agreed, there was no need to trouble them further. He put his arm around Nami and the others and headed toward the Soap Bubble Park on Area 30.
"Vice Admiral Onigumo, we’ve arrived with reinforcements!"
Not long after Rorschach left, a group of Marines finally arrived late. The leading officer saluted Onigumo. From his rank, he was a Rear Admiral from Headquarters.
"Mm, it’s already over. Has Admiral Kizaru returned to Marine Headquarters? Why did only you come for support?" freeωebnovēl.c૦m
Onigumo nodded. Arriving this quickly from Headquarters was already quite good.
However, he had one doubt. Knowing that Rorschach was an extremely troublesome opponent, why had Fleet Admiral Sengoku only sent a Rear Admiral for support?
"About that... It seems something major has happened. All the Vice Admirals currently have very important missions. Admiral Kizaru will return to Headquarters in two days, and the other Admirals are also being recalled."
"I see."
Onigumo spoke as if he understood, but he lowered his head in deep thought.
What exactly had happened that made Fleet Admiral Sengoku act this way?
Still, the timing worked out. It gave him enough time to prepare and gather support while Rorschach considered whether to become a Warlord.
He then ordered his subordinates to return to Island 66 and instructed them not to disturb Rorschach and his group during their two days of sightseeing on Sabaody. They were only allowed to monitor from a distance. Getting too close might provoke the other party, who had powerful Observation Haki.
Meanwhile...
Rorschach and the others had already arrived at the shopping street on Area 30.
After a thorough round of shopping, they headed to the Soap Bubble Park.
"Wow, Rorschach, look! It’s so beautiful!"
Upon arriving at the Soap Bubble Park, the girls were stunned by the dreamlike scenery and couldn’t help exclaiming in amazement.
Not a single one of them had ever experienced such a fantastical amusement park before.
Especially Nami, Robin, and Nojiko. Their childhoods had only been filled with hardship — they had never seen such a beautiful place.
"Alright, alright. I’ll accompany you all and we’ll play everything here," Rorschach said, gently stroking Nami’s hair with a doting look after seeing her excitement.
After a joyful day...
Once they returned to the ship, Rorschach immediately began a new "battle."
The pent-up energy from the fight during the day had nowhere to go, so he could only satisfy it by "sparring" with Nami and the girls.
However, even with all seven girls together, they still couldn’t satisfy Rorschach’s fighting desire. Their combat ability was still too weak.
With no other choice, Rorschach thought of the ship’s doctor, Kaya. This ripe apple should be able to soothe his battle lust, right?
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