Chapter 77: Not Even Touchable

Marine Headquarters, Marineford.

Having successfully promoted to Admiral, Kizaru was finally freed from his role as Sengoku's deputy; moreover, he obtained a large office exclusively for an Admiral.

Close the big door, indulge in laziness.

Lie on the small bed, forget all official business.

Since learning part of the Void Century history from Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen two and a half years ago, Kizaru has become even more determined in his philosophy of slacking off on paid duty.

Earning hundreds of thousands of Berries a month, why risk one's life?

Rather than dying for the World Government, it is better to do what one can within the Marines that isn't so tiring and is still related to justice.

Such as eliminating pirates who slaughter civilians.

Or, for instance, staying permanently on Egghead Island, responsible for protecting the safety of Vegapunk, who works for the World Government.

A free job is a good job.

Glancing at the time, Kizaru lazily stretched and prepared to go chat with his old superior Sengoku, as he would be stationed on Egghead Island for the coming period.

The pirates of the Grand Line are too terrifying.

Wearing the cape of justice, Kizaru shoved his hands in his pockets and leisurely strolled to the Fleet Admiral's office.

Before he could speak, he suddenly heard Sengoku say.

"You're here; I happen to need to find you for something."

Hearing this, Kizaru silently cried out "Oh no," and the laziness on his face was entirely replaced by helplessness.

"I just received notice from the World Government; Saint Elaine of the Celestial Dragons is going to the Sabaody Archipelago to purchase some slaves, and Saint Elaine has specifically requested your accompaniment."

Kizaru's face fell.

"Sengoku-san, aren't Sakazuki and Kuzan both at Headquarters? I am just fast; regarding protecting Saint Elaine, Kuzan is actually more suitable."

At this moment, Kuzan's voice arrived before the person.

"Hey, hey, hey, Borsalino."

"Saint Elaine specifically named and requested you to come; such a good thing as accompanying a Celestial Dragon, I won't fight you for it."

Since joining the Marines, aside from following Zephyr to study, Kuzan spent most of his time elbow-gunning warships alongside Garp, so naturally he had no good feelings toward the Celestial Dragons.

Moreover, Kizaru has extensive experience interacting with Celestial Dragons, making him the most suitable candidate among the three Admirals.

Kizaru shrugged with both hands.

"Alright, alright, when do we depart?"

When encountering a mission one cannot resist at work, what else can one do but accept it? Not everyone in the Marines is Vice Admiral Garp.

Sengoku picked up the notice sent by the World Government.

"Saint Elaine's yacht needs half a month to prepare for the trip; you just need to arrive at the Holy Land of Mary Geoise in twenty days."

"Borsalino, there are many pirates near the Sabaody Archipelago slave auction house; it is best to go clear them out in advance to avoid any accidents."

Kizaru was full of helplessness.

"Understood, understood."

Being specifically named by Saint Elaine to accompany him, ironically, is all thanks to that guy Barzab; if Saint Elaine hadn't been kidnapped last time leaving psychological trauma, such a thing would never have fallen to a Marine Admiral.

In the past, when Celestial Dragons descended, the Marines usually dispatched several Headquarters Vice Admirals to lead a fleet for escort.

This kid Barzab is truly harmful.

Kizaru transformed into light and flew at extreme speed from Marineford toward the Sabaody Archipelago, but for some reason, a vague sense of unease rose in his heart.

Kizaru wasn't worried about other pirates, only worried about that guy Barzab, after all, there was a precedent of kidnapping Saint Elaine.

He must investigate the younger brother's recent movements, lest Saint Elaine meets Barzab at the Sabaody Archipelago, where enemies meeting makes eyes red with anger.

And fails to distinguish the situation.

If Barzab gets provoked, with the current configuration of the Morning Star Pirates, one Admiral is far from enough, and the speeds of Akainu and Aokiji are too slow to support in time.

And according to Barzab's habits, he will surely Extort the World Government again.

At that time, it will still require him, Kizaru, to run back and forth.

After thinking for a moment, Kizaru dispelled his elementalization, hovered in mid-air, took out a Den Den Mushi, and dialed.

"Little brother, where are you having fun lately?"

The first half of the Grand Line, Paradise.

In the captain's cabin of the Donghai Dihuang, Saint Saint Saiwen slapped a Tyrannosaurus attempting to swallow the Den Den Mushi unconscious—so cute.

"Eh? Big brother? What's wrong?"

The Den Den Mushi wore a lecherous frown: "Haven't contacted in a long time, just wanted to ask if you have free time recently."

Saint Saint Saiwen laughed out loud.

"Free, free, just toured from the South Blue to the East Blue, caught a Tyrannosaurus as a pet, preparing to rest well for a while to train the pet."

The Den Den Mushi's expression was playful.

"Little brother, you really have good spirits; this little life is more comfortable than mine; by the way, in a few days I'll come to your place to find you for a couple of drinks?"

"Great, welcome anytime."

Hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Saint Saint Saiwen muttered to himself.

"Big brother Kizaru must have something on his mind, but won't say it clearly; could he be hinting at me?"

Two years ago, Saint Saint Saiwen once promised on Sky Island to give Kizaru a portion of gold.

However, because Kizaru hasn't visited Sky Island once in these two years, and the two haven't met privately much, the promise of gold has never been fulfilled.

Unable to figure out why Kizaru called, Saint Saint Saiwen simply stopped thinking about the question.

If nothing unexpected happens.

After dropping Robin and the others off at Sky Island, the Donghai Dihuang continues toward the Sabaody Archipelago; counting the time for coating the ship, it takes about half a month.

In short, in half a month, Saint Saint Saiwen will soon meet the dedicated helmsman he has been longing for: Blue Fatty Jinbe.

Once the dedicated helmsman is in place, the Morning Star Pirate Crew can finally set sail officially, heading to any stormy sea in the world.

Everyone who has used Jinbe's helming skills says they are good.

This is a talent of the Fish-Man race.

If Devil Fruits are hated by the sea, then the Fish-Man race is the sea's darling.

Jinbe is even one of the most powerful Fish-Men.

If Saint Saint Saiwen fell into the sea, he would mostly be unable to do anything about Jinbe; of course, Jinbe likewise could not inflict effective harm on Saint Saint Saiwen.

The Lunarian bloodline can adapt to any extreme environment, naturally including the deep sea; however, due to consuming the Goro Goro no Mi, Saint Saint Saiwen can only passively defend himself in seawater, ensuring he does not drown.

Once Jinbe boards the ship, the Morning Star Pirate Crew's Devil Fruit users will no longer worry that Mihawk alone cannot rescue them all if they fall into the sea.

Inviting Jinbe aboard is nothing special; the outcome is simply either agreement or refusal.

What truly gives Saint Saint Saiwen a headache is: how to obtain the Piao Piao no Mi from Shiki with one hundred percent certainty.

Regarding Devil Fruits, the official setting of the Pirate World is that after a user dies, the Devil Fruit will randomly respawn somewhere in the world.

Random means uncertainty.

Without relying on the Moku Moku no Mi, this official built-in cheat, Saint Saint Saiwen currently cannot think of a safe method, so he chose to imprison Shiki.

This is actually the same principle as the World Government imprisoning Devil Fruit users in Impel Down.

Rather than killing a user and letting the Devil Fruit respawn randomly in the sea, it is better to lock the user up in Impel Down, effectively imprisoning the Devil Fruit.

Saint Saint Saiwen also desperately desires to obtain the Piao Piao no Mi, even hoping to consume it through an external body, or objects like gloves or rings.

If successful, the Donghai Dihuang will directly become a three-sport vehicle for land, sea, and air.

Master Tenghu's Life's Heavy Burdens fruit can actually make the Donghai Dihuang fly, but Saint Saint Saiwen is very greedy and hopes to additionally possess the Piao Piao no Mi ability.

Weapons can consume Devil Fruits; Saint Saint Saiwen knows this, but alas, as a divine artifact, Mengxiang Yixin has the pride of being a divine artifact.

Except for Saint Saint Saiwen, no one else can even touch it.

During combat, on the surface the enemy is struck by the blade, but in reality, they are cut by the field of force swirling around the blade.

After pondering in vain with no result, Saint Saint Saiwen opened the trading platform, attempting to find a corresponding solution among the items consigned by other world users on the platform.

【Wild Rune Fragment: 1 million points, flesh is pain, mechanical ascension, do you also wish to become a god? Seller's note: Do not touch the rune with your hands】

"Scummy merchant!!!"