Chapter 295: Two Years in a Flash

1522, Marine Calendar. Two years have passed since the Summit War.

These two years can be said to be the most leisurely two years for the Navy, because 60% of the Navy’s work was handled by bounty hunters, and only 40% of high-difficulty tasks were left for the Navy to do. What’s more, Honorary Admirals Fujitora, Akainu, and Kizaru were not to be trifled with.

In this way, while significantly reducing the consumption of human and logistical resources, the Navy also maintained high-intensity suppression of pirates. At one point, pirates even disappeared and didn't dare to show their faces.

All of this was due to the significant increase in pirate bounties. When the head of a pirate with a bounty is linked to a bounty that clearly exceeds their strength, the consequences are immeasurable.

Navy Headquarters, Marineford.

"Report to Fleet Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan, just received news that the Straw Hat crew has appeared on Sabaody Archipelago."

"Oh? Are they all here?"

"Yes, Straw Hat Luffy with a bounty of 720 million Berries, swordsman Zoro with 340 million Berries, Black Leg Sanji... they are all there. Moreover, a large number of bounty hunters are rushing to Sabaody Archipelago, preparing to take the bounty on the Straw Hat crew."

Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan smiled helplessly: "These bounty hunters~ Admiral Karl should be at the new recruit training ground! Go notify him and let him go handle it."

"Yes! Fleet Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan!"

After the door closed, Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan walked slowly to the window, looking at the bustling plaza below, and couldn't help but show a smile.

"Two years, it’s about time to let the world know about the changes in the Navy..."

New Recruit Training Ground.

Karl sat lazily beside Zephyr, watching the new recruits train, and occasionally commented on them.

This was Zephyr’s last time serving as a Navy instructor. To see Zephyr off, Karl took the initiative to apply to serve as a teaching assistant. Anyway, he had nothing to do at Navy Headquarters.

"The quality of this batch of new recruits is not bad. What do you think, Master Zephyr?"

Zephyr nodded with a smile: "Yeah! The quality of this batch of new recruits is very high. There are 16 Devil Fruit users alone, and they all have great potential. The future is promising!"

Karl laughed. Actually, this also has something to do with the increase in bounties, because bounty hunters don't care about the life or death of pirates. If they see a pirate with a bounty, they will never be soft-hearted. Poisoning and the Move Move Like are just child’s play.

This also means that pirate Devil Fruit users will also capsize in the gutter. Once a pirate Devil Fruit user dies, the Devil Fruit will naturally be reborn, giving others a chance to obtain the ability.

Anyway, since the increase in bounties, the proportion of Devil Fruit users among Navy recruits has become larger and larger. Once they grow up, they will at least be school-level combat power, which is elite Navy.

"Master Zephyr, what are you going to do after retirement?"

Zephyr said with a smile: "Of course, find a place to retire! Sigh, if it weren't for Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan begging me, I should have retired Move Move Like Garp long ago. Unlike now, at my age... forget it, let’s not talk about it. Anyway, after this batch is finished, no one will be able to persuade me."

"Hahaha, don't worry, Master Zephyr. Isn't there Vice Admiral Shuzo? He will take your place. By the way, aren't you going to retire? I have a place to recommend. Would you Move Move Like to consider it?"

"What place?"

Karl pointed to the sky: "The Sky Island 10,000 meters above sea level, my girlfriend’s territory. Quiet, beautiful scenery... once you go, you will definitely fall in love with that place."

Zephyr looked up at the sky and shook his head: "Sigh~ forget it. I appreciate your kindness, but I have decided to return to my hometown."

Karl was silent for a long time: "That’s fine too..."

"Report!!! Admiral Karl!"

Karl turned his head and frowned: "What’s wrong?"

"The Straw Hat crew appeared on Sabaody Archipelago, and a large number of bounty hunters are rushing to Sabaody Archipelago, preparing to take the heads of the Straw Hat crew to exchange for bounties. Fleet Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan wants you to handle it to avoid causing chaos."

"Straw Hat crew?"

Facing this name that had disappeared for nearly 2 years, Karl actually felt a bit strange.

The summoning officer thought Karl didn't hear clearly, so he explained: "It’s Straw Hat Luffy, the guy who broke into Impel Down."

"I know. I’ll go to Sabaody right away. By the way, help me ask Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan for leave, I want to go to Fish-Man Island."

"Ah? This..."

Karl stood up and patted the summoning officer on the shoulder: "Don't worry, Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan will agree. You just need to tell him."

"Oh oh, then Admiral Karl, I’m leaving!"

After the summoning officer left, Zephyr said with a smile: "Straw Hat Luffy? This name sounds familiar! Is he Garp’s grandson?"

"Yeah! After the Summit War, he and his crew disappeared for two years, and now they have appeared again. I have to go see what’s going on!"

"That’s true. Go ahead! The mission is important!"

Karl laughed while signaling Raven to transform, then jumped up onto Raven’s back: "Master Zephyr, on the day of graduation, I will definitely come!"

"Good! Good..."

Watching Karl leave, Zephyr’s smile faded, and he pointed at the group of curious babies below and shouted: "What are you looking at? Karl went out to catch pirates. Do you want to go too? No, you can't, because you don't have that strength!"

"So, all of you, focus on your training and don't get distracted!"

"Yes!"

Sabaody Archipelago, a tavern.

"Hey, look, the Straw Hat crew has appeared again!"

"Really, they disappeared for two years. I thought they were dead. After all, the Supernovas who landed on Sabaody Archipelago two years ago, except for X Drake and Jewelry Bonney, only Straw Hat boy and Pirate Hunter Zoro were left."

"Who says not! I didn't expect them to start recruiting crew members as soon as they appeared. Are they trying to expand their forces and make a big splash in the New World?"

"Tsk tsk tsk, a bounty of over 700 million! It’s really tempting! It’s a pity that pirates of this level are not something we can deal with!"

A burly man said with a smile: "That’s not necessarily true. Look, see? This bag of poison can easily kill even a Sea King. If you meet the Straw Hat crew, hehe, maybe there’s a chance?"

"Really? That’s great, share some with me!"

"That will be 10,000 Berries!"

???

At this time, an orange-haired girl sitting at the bar pricked up her ears curiously. After all, this was news about them, so it was hard not to attract her attention.

*Bang~*

At this time, the tavern door suddenly opened, and a tall figure came into view.

"Wahahahaha! Boss, bring wine, bring wine! By the way, and food, bring as much as you have!"