19 Chapter 19

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The person who arrived is a Marine Vice Admiral, Chief of Staff of the Navy, and a user of the Wash-Wash Fruit ability, age 65 - Tsuru.

This is a crucial guest.

Different from pirates scattered across the seas, the Navy has high connectivity. If Tsuru becomes a guest of the Pokémon Nursery, then cooperating with the Navy in the future would be virtually secured.

Dak does not believe that after arriving at such a place, Tsuru would not report this matter to Sengoku.

He also does not believe that Sengoku would give up on Pokémon, a force that can quickly become powerful.

However, if Tsuru has come here, then on the other side of the shop door, it should be Marineford, the Navy Headquarters, right?

Dak lifted his eyes to look outside the shop door, which was not closed.

That seems to be a fairly bustling commercial street with many civilians and occasionally a few uniformed Marines passing by.

"I remember entering a jewelry store," Tsuru said, standing at the shop entrance, able to step back out immediately.

She did not venture further into the shop, just standing at the entrance and looking inside, finally focusing her gaze on Dak.

It's clear who's in charge here.

"Ah, this situation is a bit complicated to explain. Maybe come in for a talk?" Dak rubbed his chin, feeling it necessary to explain to Tsuru what he had told Newgate before.

Of course, it's more about explaining to Sengoku through Crane.

What Sengoku decides later is another matter.

Dak is a bit unsure about Sengoku's mentality at this time period and is not quite sure how Sengoku would treat the Pokémon Nursery. The only thing Dak can be sure of is that Sengoku definitely would not give up the power of Pokémon.

Sengoku is a bit contradictory.

At this point in time, ten years after becoming the Fleet Admiral, he was purely a dog of the World Government, obeying the World Government's commands.

For example, when ordered to annihilate Ohara, he did it directly. Issues that even Vice Admirals like Saul and Kuzan could see, he definitely could see as well, yet he still used the Buster Call and let Saul carry out the World Government's orders obediently.

No, not just Sengoku, it should be said that the entire Navy at that time was in this state, including Sakazuki, Kuzan, with only Borsalino wisely playing it safe.

After experiencing Ohara and his friend's death, Kuzan woke up, started to have his own thoughts, no longer blindly following the World Government, let Robin go who he saw as innocent, and gradually learned Cap's style.

Sakazuki was even later, not until he became the Fleet Admiral did he start to defy the World Government's orders.

It was around that time, after experiencing the Summit War and Aokiji's quitting, that the Navy truly began to change significantly, gradually having its own thoughts, no longer just the World Government's puppet, and started to transform into the real Navy.

But now, Dak looked at Tsuru , who clearly showed reluctance, feeling it might be a bit troublesome.

If Sengoku is still in that state at this time, under Sakazuki's influence, the Pokémon Nursery might unfortunately be labeled as "pirates".

The reasons are plentiful, such as selling biological weapons to pirates, etc.

After all, the Navy and the World Government are currently the strongest and largest organizations in the world, whatever they say is right, and the lower-class civilians also believe them.

Then, the Pokémon Nursery would lose most of its potential customers in the world.

It shouldn't be to that extent... After all, Rosinante has already died, Sengoku should have changed somewhat.

Dak shook his head, scattering the worries in his heart, focusing his attention on Crane in front of him.

"There's a nice café nearby."

Tsuru nodded towards Dak, indicating the outside of the shop with her chin.

The suppressive force inside the shop made Tsuru feel uneasy, unwilling to venture further into such a place without understanding Dak's position and identity.

Not everyone can be as carefree as Newgate and Mihawk. 

The former has the world's strongest spirit and confidence, and the latter has an indomitable will to become stronger, both men who would never bow to adversity.

"No problem, Bon Clay, take care of the shop."

Dak nodded and walked towards the shop door.

It was just right; he had been considering marking the coordinates of Marineford.

If a cooperation with the Navy is established in the future, then frequent visits to Marineford would be necessary. On regular days, it could also attract customers.

"Be careful."

Bon Clay nodded and whispered to Dak.

However, after seeing a group of shadows moving towards Dak's shadow from under the tree, Bon Clay relaxed again.

"..."

Seeing Dak's demeanor, Tsuru's vigilance lessened somewhat.

In her view, if Dak were truly a villain of extreme evil, he would not dare to follow her to Marineford, the Navy's stronghold, so carelessly.

How many villains in history dared to storm into Marineford alone?

Just one.

And he was half-mad, Golden Lion Shiki.

Dak stepped out of the shop and looked around at the environment.

It's just an ordinary commercial street. If there's anything different from the other places he's been to, it's the lack of various unruly elements.

Such as bandits, thugs, pirates, etc., are almost invisible on this street.

"Is this Marineford?"

Dak asked Tsuru beside him.

Despite being described as somewhat short in the original story, Tsuru is actually about two meters tall, appearing shorter only because Sengoku and Garp were around.

Next to Dak now, Tsuru stood a head taller.

"First time here?"

Tsuru led the way slightly ahead.

Feeling her power return, her confidence was restored, appearing even more composed than when inside the shop.

"Normal people shouldn't be able to come here easily, right?"

"Who said? As long as you're not a villain, you can come here. The place you can't go is over there."

Hearing Dak, Tsuru knew he really didn't understand Marineford.

Marineford is just an ordinary island.

The extraordinary part is only the Marine base on Marineford, the true headquarters of the Navy, located in the large area to the south of Marineford.

In the north of Marineford, there's a peaceful and tranquil town where Navy soldiers' families live, which is no different from other island towns, except it's peaceful and safe. Some merchant convoys and journalists checked by the Navy can also enter.

"Here we are, this place. Now, we can talk. Who exactly are you?"

Tsuru led Dak to a café, sat down at a small round table outside, and gestured for Dak to sit as well.

"Well, it might be a bit hard to accept, but I hope you can remain calm."

(End of Chapter)