Chapter 198 - 198. Suspended

The atmosphere was tense.

Akainu's face got gloomier by the second. His right arm had already turned into burning magma and destroyed a part of the table.

Leo didn't back down. His sword came out of the sheath with a hum. Countless sword rays radiating with sharpness hung above the room.

Tsuru didn't plan to interfere and sat with her eyes closed.

Akainu was ready to attack when Sengoku walked inside.

"Hai hai, that's enough."

Akainu glanced at Sengoku and scoffed. His arm returned to normal and he sat down.

However the countless sword rays kept on increasing in number. Their power was starting to build up and caused the walls of the room to crack.

"Leo, back down."

Sengoku said lightly.

Taking a long look at Akainu Leo sheathed his sword and walked out of the room.

"You are already a retired old man, why are you interfering with in this?"

Akainu asked coldly.

Sengoku was calm in the face of Akainu's anger and said, "The higher ups have decided to suspend Leo indefinitely."

"That doesn't cover up the fact that he helped pirates!"

Sengoku's gaze suddenly grew sharp, "He is a great marine, and he held back Whitebeard from destroying marineford! He was also the one who dealt the final blow to Whitebeard!"

"These merits are enough to turn a blind to towards what he did! This suspension is only to please you, Sakazuki!"

Akainu huffed and said no more.

Sengoku suddenly sighed, "I won't lecture you on how to run things, but make sure you don't turn our own men against us."

He said those words and left.

The room was abnormally calm before Tsuru coughed and said.

"Since that's taken care of, let's decide on our new base in New World."

Tsuru changed the topic and all of them started to discuss several details about their new base in New World.

...

Leo walked out of marineford and met with Mace.

"Sir...

Mace hesitated and gave Leo a letter. It was branded with Navy's official seal.

Leo didn't need to open it know what it was. He had a light smile on his face.

"Well, I can take a break for a while."

Mace didn't know what to say and simply ordered the crew to get back to the island.

When he got home Shinobu was preparing lunch.

"I got suspended."

Shinobu turned her head and said, "That's good. We can relax for a while."

"Snow?"

Leo asked.

Shinobu pointed to the woods out back, "She is making sure Zoro doesn't get lost."

Zoro had zero sense of direction. Hell, he could even get lost on a straight path.

After a while Shinobu placed several dishes on the table.

When they were about to sit down Snow whistled through the window. She landed on the table and screeched lightly.

The door opened and Zoro also walked in.

"He got lost so many times?"

Leo had an amused smile as he listened to Snow.

Zoro had a strained expression on his face after being sold out by a bird.

"The woods are confusing."

Shinobu chuckled.

Zoro's was starting to get embarrassed.

"Alright, stop teasing him. Sit down and eat."

They started lunch after Zoro sat down.

Snow had her own place. A plate full of different fruits were especially prepared for her.

She happily munched on it.

Chewing on some grilled meat Zoro commented, "This is as good as that shitty cook."

Leo asked, "Sanji?"

Zoro nodded.

The lunch was delicious and everybody silently enjoyed their food.

Leo took care of the plates and cleaned up the table. After he was done, he picked up his sword and went out with Zoro to the far end of the Island.

"Have you formed your domain?"

Zoro nodded and focused.

A faint ripple escaped his body and covered a distance of 4 meter around him.

4 meter? Impressive.

Leo was satisfied with his improvement.

"Attack with the intent to kill."

Zoro hesitated for a moment.

Leo chuckled, "2 years is very short. If you want to be the sharpest sword that defends your captain and your friends you need get far stronger than you are right now. And some wish-wash training ain't gonna cut it."

Suddenly a heavy murderous intent started to pour out of Leo.

Zoro involuntary took a step back, however he quickly adjusted his mind and raised his sword.

Teacher, what are you? Why is your killing intent so heavy?

Zoro bit on one of his sword and took a stance with his strongest style.

"This is the first time we are sparring, so I will go easy on you."

Leo said.

After his words died out Zoro lost sight of him.

A chill ran through his spine, he immediately rolled on the ground.

Before he could get up a foot sank deep into his gut. Tremendous force rattled his innards and he coughed out blood.

Guhah!

Zoro shrivelled like a shrimp and twitched on the ground in pain.

Leo walked to him and said, "I taught you the basics of kenbunshoku haki and busoshoku haki, why didn't you use either one?"

Zoro wanted to reply that he didn't have time to do so, but he coughed out blood as soon as he opened his mouth.

Leo kicked his swords to him and said coldly, "Get up."

Zoro swallowed the rest of what he was gonna cough up and got up while stumbling.

They started another round.

Zoro fell down within a second.

Third round.

Zoro held on for 1 second.

Fourth round

Zoro held on for 1 second.

An hour later.

Zoro was on the ground which had turned red with his own blood.

Leo casually picked him up.

While they were walking back, he said, "Don't worry, my wife can fix you up as many times as possible, as long as you are alive."

Zoro lost the last bit of his consciousness after he heard those last few words.