Chapter 170

Smoker sighed: "Because I am no longer the Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau."

"What? There's such a thing?"

Smoker quickly said: "I resigned voluntarily, and I have already trained a successor. The Anti-Corruption Bureau can still operate normally."

"Then you..."

Smoker looked at Karl with complicated eyes: "It's because I saw your news. You are almost a Marine Hero, and I am still the same. I think it's time to change."

That's right, after seeing the news of Karl's great achievement, Smoker found Fleet Admiral Sengoku, resigned from his position as Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, and became a marine general again, with the rank of Rear Admiral.

Karl revealed a smile: "That's fine too. Anyway, with the Anti-Corruption Bureau there, you don't have to worry about problems within the Navy."

That's right! Smoker said in his heart. Now, he just wanted to step onto a warship and return to the essence of the Navy.

Karl patted Smoker on the shoulder: "Have you decided where to go?"

"The New World?" He shook his head.

"Paradise?" He shook his head.

"You're not going to the Four Blues, are you?"

Smoker nodded: "That's right, and I'm planning to go to the East Blue, Loguetown."

Loguetown, the place where dreams begin.

A flash of surprise crossed Karl's face, but he quickly returned to indifference. This was probably some kind of correction!

He had made Smoker not the Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau in the original world, but in the end, Smoker still had to go to guard Loguetown, and he asked for it himself.

"Smoker, the East Blue is the weakest sea. Isn't it a bit of a waste of talent for a Rear Admiral Move Move Like you to go there?"

Smoker said with a calm face: "No, you're wrong, Karl. I've already studied it. The so-called East Blue being the weakest sea is complete nonsense."

"Think about it, Gol D. Roger, Fire Fist Ace, Yasopp, Marine Hero Garp, Revolutionary Dragon—they were all born in the East Blue. Are they weak?"

Karl nodded with deep understanding. The overall level of the East Blue is indeed not very good, but those who can make a name for themselves are all big shots, not to mention that there are now two Emperors who haven't left the novice village in the East Blue.

The East Blue can only be described in four words: Terrifyingly powerful.

"So, the weakness of the East Blue is just an appearance. I am going to the East Blue to nip all the pirates who want to go to the Grand Line in the bud."

"Then, good luck, keep in touch when you have time."

Smoker smiled: "That's for sure. I won't disturb you two lovebirds. Goodbye!"

Ain smiled shyly and waved goodbye to Smoker.

After Smoker left, Karl said with some emotion: "The era is about to go out of control."

"Hmm? Out of control? Why do you say that?"

Karl said meaningfully: "It's 1517 now. In three years, you will naturally understand."

Ain was confused by these words, completely unaware of what Karl was playing at, so she could only gently pinch the soft flesh on Karl's waist.

"Hmph~ Don't act mysterious, speak properly!"

Karl put his arm around Ain's slender waist and said helplessly: "I'm telling the truth. You'll know when the time comes."

"Cut! I can't be bothered with you."

The next day, reports about Karl had completely overwhelmed the news of Mary Geoise being destroyed. The overwhelming propaganda made even Karl blush when he read the newspaper.

But this wasn't over yet. Sengoku was also constantly tugging with the Five Elders, insisting on pushing Karl to the position of Marine Hero.

The Five Elders naturally disagreed. One Garp was already enough to give them a headache, how could they have another one?

To this, Sengoku had only one thing to say: he let the newspapers promote Karl's achievements to overwhelm the influence of the Mary Geoise attack incident. If Karl didn't get what he deserved, it would be difficult to end.

"Say no more, Sengoku. One Marine Hero, Garp, is enough."

"No, I think one Marine Hero is far from enough. How many years has Garp been in the Navy? To put it bluntly, he is already a legend of the previous era."

"Now the Navy needs a new legend to inspire more people to join the Navy, and now is the perfect time."

"Don't forget, Karl caught the criminal who destroyed Mary Geoise single-handedly and saved the reputation of the World Government. Doesn't he deserve even a Hero Medal?"

The Five Elders were stunned. The old man with a thick golden beard took a deep breath and said to Sengoku: "Sengoku, don't be in a hurry. We naturally won't forget Karl's contribution, but this matter is of great importance."

"That's right, we still need to consider it further."

Sengoku slammed the table: "What else is there to consider? Since you don't want to give it, I will personally award Karl the Hero Medal. After all, this is an internal matter of the Navy, isn't it?"

"Sengoku, is this the attitude you have when talking to us?"

Sengoku adjusted his glasses calmly and said nothing.

The bald man holding the First Generation Kitetsu waved his hand: "Alright, we will carefully consider this matter. Tomorrow, at the latest tomorrow, we will give you an answer, how about that?"

"That would be best."

After speaking, Sengoku got up and left.

"This guy is getting more and more impolite. Without our support, how long can he sit in this Fleet Admiral position?"

"Alright, stop saying these meaningless things. I think this guy Sengoku has long wanted to retire, he just hasn't found a suitable candidate."

"Candidate? Doesn't this guy think highly of this marine named Karl? Since that's the case, let's call him over and see if he is a suitable candidate."

"Hehe, that's not bad. If this guy is the same as Sengoku and Garp, then he can forget about becoming a Marine Hero."

"Not bad."

Grand Line, New World.

"Why is it this guy Karl again? Why is it him every day? I'm almost tired of looking at it."

Lucky Roux closed the newspaper speechlessly, complained to Beckman beside him, and handed him the newspaper by the way.

"This guy is indeed hard to deal with. I will never forget the time he tricked us in Totto Land." Beckman flipped through the newspaper and continued: "Sure enough, now all the reports are about this guy Karl. The news of Mary Geoise being destroyed can no longer be seen at all."

"Are you saying that the news was written this way on purpose, just to erase the impact of the Mary Geoise attack?"

Beckman nodded: "It should be. Otherwise, how could the news of Mary Geoise disappear without a trace after only appearing for one day?"

"But this Enel is also too strange. Having the power to destroy Mary Geoise, how could he be killed by Karl so quickly?"

Lucky Roux chuckled: "What's so strange about that? He's a fruit ability user. Alright, why care so much? Come, come, drink!"

Beckman shook his head helplessly and took the wine glass. They had just experienced a great battle, it was time to relax.

Little did they know, on the other side of the Red Force, Shanks was looking at Karl's photo in the newspaper with a solemn expression, his only remaining arm feeling faintly sore.

"The Navy has also produced an incredible figure!"

Public opinion continued to ferment. The newspaper even openly stated that Karl was the Marine Hero of the new era and that the Navy should award Karl a Hero Medal.

Strangely, not only did no one oppose it, but many people supported it.

This has to mention Karl's harem—er, fan club. Because after the bombardment of news over the past few days, Karl's number of fans began to grow explosively. Now, with the bonus of being a "heart-throb," Karl has become a real stamina monster.

Sit-ups? Sorry, Karl doesn't care about that anymore.

Marineford.

"Karl, come with me to Mary Geoise."