Marineford.
Dylan, who had officially completed the award ceremony, walked out of the office area.
"Ahrara, here comes a great newcomer."
A lazy voice sounded from the side.
This tone... Aokiji?
"Vice Admiral Kuzan." Dylan bowed slightly.
"Are you here at the headquarters to receive a title?" Kuzan pushed up the blindfold on his forehead and looked at Dylan with interest.
"Yes."
Kuzan suddenly looked around and then said to Dylan: "Want to have a drink?"
"..."
Does this guy drink?
Hmm... It seems that he did drink when Zephyr died later.
But can I drink alcohol in the headquarters?
Following Aokiji into his office, Dylan glanced around.
The furnishings were simple, even crude.
There were only two things that stood out: one was a comfortable lounge chair, and the other was his exclusive plaque.
"Lazy Justice"
"Ahrara, you and I actually have different personalities." Aokiji picked up two bottles of wine and threw one at Dylan.
"I believe in lazy justice, but you are very diligent."
Hmm?
Dylan took the wine, popped the cork, and took a sip: "You know me?"
Aokiji took a similar gulp of wine and then sighed: "What a man's wine, it tastes terrible."
After muttering for a while, Aokiji formally looked at Dylan: "Ah, I have nominated you in the past few years, but it seems that you have refused? Why did you agree this time?"
Has Aokiji nominated me?
Dylan frowned. Is this information from within the Marines?
Or... Garp?
Seeing Dylan's confused look, Aokiji took the initiative and said: "It's Mr. Garp. He said that every time he goes back in the past few years, East Blue feels very peaceful, and he doesn't even need to clean it too much. We spent a lot of time investigating. It was not easy to find you."
"You're doing very well in East Blue. How about it? Are you willing to join me? I'll give you considerable autonomy."
Aokiji—Naval Headquarters Vice Admiral, Admiral candidate.
"Black Arm" Zephyr's disciple and Garp's little fanboy.
The three Marine Admirals in the future are Aokiji, Kizaru, and Akainu.
Akainu's attitude towards pirates is too rigid. Although his style is similar to mine, there are fundamental differences.
Kizaru is an old monkey, his words and deeds are very suspicious. He is submissive when he fights Straw Hat, and he punches hard when he fights Zephyr. He might be the son of the revolutionary army.
Although he has the convenience of being close to Vegapunk under his command, he might sell us out one day.
As for Aokiji, this guy is lazy, but he still has loyalty. Otherwise, he wouldn't have saved Smoker from Doflamingo.
"I'll kill them, but you'll take the blame?"
"Ah, that's what I said, but you can express it more tactfully. It's really nerve-wracking. I'm often assigned some tasks from above. I..."
Aokiji raised his head and took another sip of wine: "So you agreed?"
Dylan spread his hands: "Why wouldn't I agree? If I follow Sakazuki, I might have to kill people every day. I still have a lot to do."
"That's it..."
Aokiji didn't ask Dylan why he didn't mention Borsalino.
"But before that, I still have some things to deal with. If it's quick, I can come back in half a year. If it's slow, it may take one or two years."
"You're such a busy man. Do you need my help?" Aokiji asked.
Dylan shook his head. "No need. If you're unlucky, it's possible that you won't be able to come back. As a person with abilities, you'd better not get involved."
"Capable person? Can't come back?"
Aokiji rarely showed a sad look. "Are you going to some dangerous area related to the sea? Forget it. Since you don't need my help, I won't ask. Just be careful and use the Den Den Mushi to contact me if you need help."
...
Two years later.
Sky Island.
A burst of violent thunder and lightning filled the sky, entangled and surged in the air for nearly an hour before slowly dissipating.
Gan Fall looked at the figure slowly walking out of the temple, leading everyone to lower their heads slightly.
"Lord Thor."
"Gan Fall..." Compared to his appearance two years ago, Dylan's appearance now seemed unchanged but appeared more refined and profound.
Below the temple, the residents of Sky Island looked up at the man who was tall and straight but as deep as the abyss, with awe in their hearts.
No one knew when he came to Sky Island. When he appeared, he defeated the original god Gan Fall with absolute power but did not kill Gan Fall and other priests.
When he found the golden bell hidden in the clouds and rang it, the Sky Islanders and Shandians, who had been enemies for hundreds of years, stopped fighting and worshiped him as a "god" together.
This "Thunder God" was not harsh and could even be considered a "merciful God." Sky Island's affairs were all represented by Gan Fall.
Gan Fall was originally the "god" here.
At the same time, he was deeply trusted and loved by everyone.
"I'm going to be away for a while. Sky Island... will be taken care of by you for the time being. Cut off the route from the Blue Sea before I come back. If you encounter any intruders, contact me with a latter or a Den Den Mushi."
"Okay Lord Thor."
When everyone raised their heads, the figure above the temple had disappeared. Gan Fall took a breath and turned around, saying: "Seal the temple and cut off the road from the Blue Sea!"
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Below Sky Island.
Jaya Island, Mock Town.
As soon as Dylan walked into a pub, he saw a pink figure drinking at the bar.
Next to him stood a tall man with a large sword hanging from his waist.
On the other side, an old man with a strange face was questioning a group of gangsters.
"That kind of place is so boring. The Donquixote Pirates are the pride of our North Blue. We just want to be pirates like you..."
"Then have you ever killed anyone?"
Dylan walked to the pink man and sat down beside him, picked up a glass of wine, and took a sip. "A little bastard like you wants to make a living with this flamingo?"
As soon as the word "Flamingo" came out, the expression of the tall man standing nearby changed. The weirdo with a snot-covered face also turned around.
But the "Flamingo" sitting nearby grinned. "Fufufufu, who are you...?"
"Marine."
"Marine? Should..." Diamante had just put his hand on the hilt of his sword when Doflamingo stopped him: "Stop, Diamante."
"Tsk... Shichibukai are really troublesome." Looking at Diamante, who was stopped by Doflamingo, Dylan looked disappointed.
If this guy took action, he could justifiably kill him, and even the entire Donquixote Pirates.
After glancing at Diamante, who was standing aside, he turned slightly to look at the yellow-haired gangster with a face full of excitement and some shock.
"Let me ask you a question. Have you ever killed anyone? Or did you come here with sticks to play house?"
Bellamy raised his hands and laughed wildly: "Killing!? Of course we've killed. We sailed all the way from North Blue and what we did most was killing. We are the ones who want to join the Donquixote Pirates. Hahaha!"
"Very good!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the air seemed to freeze.
Doflamingo, who was sitting next to Dylan, stiffened for a moment, then turned his head mechanically: "Hey, isn't it..."
Before he finished speaking, a series of dazzling lightning flashes emerged from the bodies of the gangsters, and Trebol, who was standing next to Bellamy, was startled.
As the gangsters screamed, Dylan slowly stood up.
"Do... Dover!!"
Dylan stood up and walked over to Bellamy leisurely, as if he were taking a walk in the garden.
From beginning to end, Doflamingo never said a word, let alone stopped him.
Bellamy and the others were left to wail and twitch in the thunder and lightning.
"Now... look, even your idol doesn't dare to move in the face of absolute strength."
Bellamy struggled for a moment, yelled, and hammered his hands on the floor: "Damn it!"
"I'll give you another chance. Have you ever killed anyone? If you are bragging, I will let you go as if you were an ordinary gangster. If there is really blood on your hands..." Dylan's expression darkened. The surrounding air shook:
"Executed on the spot!"
Bellamy raised his head with difficulty and looked at his idol - "Heavenly Yaksha" Doflamingo.
What awaited was suffocating silence.
Bellamy glanced at the man standing in front of him, gritted his teeth with his last bit of strength and said, "No... no."
Snap.
Dylan clapped his hands: "That's how you behave. Just go back and forth from wherever you are... Oh, that's right!"
Dylan, who walked to the door, turned his head and glanced at the yellow-haired man languishing on the ground: "You said... you don't like those pirates who daydream? Tsk...
It's a pity that your idol has the largest dreams among pirates in the world. The most arrogant dream, you are really not worthy of being on his ship."
After saying that, Dylan pushed the door open and left.
Squeak~
Squeak~
The wooden door of the tavern swayed in the wind, as if it was mocking Bellamy's arrogant declaration, and also seemed to be scorning his idol.
Doflamingo stood up with a sullen face and walked towards the door, followed closely by Trebol and Diamante.
When he walked to Bellamy's side, Doflamingo paused: "He's right, you..."
"Seriously unworthy of my ship."
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