Chapter 267: Incident at Sabaody

Not long after, the Straw Hat crew, having saved the mermaid Camie and the starfish Pappag, arrived smoothly at the Sabaody Archipelago.

"This is Sabaody! So many bubbles!"

Hatchan turned his head and said: "Do you know about the mangrove trees? There are 79 trees here, forming islands between them. Each tree represents an island, and together they make up the Sabaody Archipelago."

"Since it's your first time here, I have to warn you: there are many lawless zones here, which is where human traffickers and pirates hang out. It's very dangerous there, so don't run around."

"However, for pirates, the lawless zones aren't the most dangerous places."

Luffy asked curiously: "Then what counts as the most dangerous place?"

Hatchan said with a serious expression: "The commercial district."

"What's dangerous about the commercial district? I think it looks quite peaceful here."

Hatchan waved his hand: "Don't forget, this is the island closest to the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, so the Celestial Dragons from above the Red Line often visit this island. If you are unlucky enough to encounter a Celestial Dragon, don't try to be a hero."

"Because once something happens to a Celestial Dragon, a Marine Admiral will be dispatched immediately!"

Luffy said impatiently: "Aiya, I know, hehehe, can I go play on the island now!!! Sabaody Archipelago, here I come!"

Meanwhile, the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.

"Saint Charlos, Saint Shalulia, the situation is special now. If it's not necessary, it's best not to go out."

Charlos said angrily: "Get lost! I am going to Sabaody Island to find my father. He said he was going to buy me new slaves today! If you delay me, you'll be the one to answer for it! Besides, we are the descendants of the Creator; who dares to touch us?"

There was no other way. The Celestial Dragons wanted to leave, and their bodyguards couldn't stop them, so they could only let the two leave.

Come to think of it, it was a coincidence. When Enel attacked Mary Geoise back then, this family was lucky and only suffered minor injuries. It could only be said that some mysterious power protected them.

Marine Headquarters, training ground.

"Six Powers Ultimate Technique: Dark Arm!"

*Boom!*

Zephyr's dark fist slammed straight toward Karl's face. Karl responded with his own fist without changing his expression.

*Pow~*

A powerful shockwave erupted in the center of the training ground.

It was unknown how much time had passed before Zephyr retracted his arm, gasping for air while shaking his hand: "Hiss~ No more, no more! I'm old after all!"

Karl smiled faintly and condensed white Holy Light to heal Zephyr's injuries.

"Master Zephyr, you are too modest. You are very spirited right now! Where are you old?"

Zephyr shook his head with self-awareness: "I know whether I'm old or not. If you hadn't cured my asthma, the situation would probably be even worse."

"Hoo~ It's time to retire!"

Ain, who was on the side, walked over and said: "Master Zephyr, you are the Marine Chief Instructor! If you retire, who will train the new Marine recruits?"

Karl took over Ain's words: "That's right, Master Zephyr, it's too early to talk about retirement."

"It doesn't matter. Ever since you became a Marine Hero, Karl, my career as an instructor has had no regrets."

"Speaking of which, in your class, Karl and Ain were the ones with promise! One is a Marine Hero, one is a Marine Vice Admiral. In just a few years, you have become the backbone of the Marines; you have far exceeded my expectations."

Karl and Ain looked at each other, helped Zephyr to a seat, and Karl said helplessly: "Master Zephyr, did you all agree to resign together?"

"What agreement? Oh! You mean Sengoku? Not really. Sengoku is also getting old; it's time for him to step down."

"I heard from the newspaper recently that the Marines are preparing to move against Whitebeard?"

Karl nodded.

Zephyr couldn't help but feel a bit emotional.

Edward Newgate, a powerhouse who dominated an era. When he was an Admiral, he had dealt with Newgate many times, but he had a hard time getting the better of him; after all, Newgate's ability was too strong.

As long as he was willing, he couldn't even get close.

"Come to think of it, Whitebeard is also getting old. If he really dares to come this time, I'm afraid he'll have to leave his life at Marine Headquarters."

Karl chuckled: "That's right. The three legendary pirates: Pirate King Gol D. Roger, Golden Lion Shiki, and Whitebeard Edward Newgate. They are the symbols of the old era."

"Roger died the earliest. Not long ago, Golden Lion Shiki also died at my hands. Now only Whitebeard is left."

"Once Whitebeard dies, all the symbolic figures of the old era will be buried. The Great Pirate Era started by Roger should also calm down."

Hearing this, Zephyr couldn't help but close his eyes, his mind constantly recalling the scenes of him riding a warship and fighting pirates on the sea back then.

After a long while, Zephyr said faintly: "That's right! The pirates of the old era are all buried, and the Marines of the old era should also retire. Sengoku must think so, and I think so too. Garp... should be soon too."

"From now on, executing justice will depend on you young people!"

Seeing Zephyr so lonely, Ain couldn't help but feel uncomfortable, her eyes red. Perhaps this was the sadness of an old soldier in his twilight years.

After resting for a while, Zephyr stood up and patted Karl on the shoulder: "Karl, do you think I will live to see the day when pirates are extinct?"

Karl grinned: "Soon! Master Zephyr, I promise."

*Brrr, brrr, brrr!!* The Den Den Mushi at Karl's waist made a sharp sound.

Meanwhile, the Sabaody Archipelago.

"Run! This city is going to be in trouble! The Sabaody Archipelago is about to be finished!"

"Straw Hat Luffy hit a Celestial Dragon! Right inside the 1st GR auction house."

"What?"

"Don't just stand there, run! The Marines at Sabaody have already been dispatched, and Marine Headquarters will send an Admiral to lead the army over immediately. If you don't leave now, it'll be too late!"

Capone Bege led his men toward the harbor: "Is our ship coated?"

"The coating was completed yesterday."

"Good, let's set off for Fish-Man Island now. It'll be troublesome if an Admiral comes."

"Yes!"

Inside a tavern.

"Boss Bonney, run! The Admiral is coming soon, if we don't run now, we won't be able to!"