Chapter 281

Mr. Zephyr, I Want to Ask You for guidance

West Blue, on a small island, there is a river connected to the sea. The river extends to the center of the island, which is a natural hidden port. Many pirate ships are hidden at the mouth of the river.

On the island, in a cave with a lot of debris, two figures slowly appeared in the deepest part of the cave.

As soon as he appeared, Hernando paled and sat on the ground.

“Lord Hernando!” Hugh said in surprise.

“No need to call me lord.”

Hernando waved his hand. “When no one is here, just call me Hernando.”

“Yes, I understand.”

Hugh’s face became serious and she subconsciously raised her hand, but at that moment, she realized something and put her hand down with a slightly bitter expression.

“Hernando, how are you?”

“It’s okay.”

He crossed his arms, his face a little pale.

“Lord Hernando? Miss Huetica? You are back?”

A surprised voice came from outside.

Hearing the voice, Hernando immediately stood up and stood there proudly.

As soon as he heard that Hernando was back, a group of pirates immediately ran to him.

“President, you are finally back. We have been waiting for you.”

A pirate rubbed his hands excitedly. “Pegasus Island is almost empty. Should we change to another island? I recently found an island with my companions. The town there is very rich. Let’s go there and plunder.”

“Yes, Pegasus Island is almost emptied. There is nothing there except people. Let’s change the place.”

“That’s right. The brother on the island called two days ago and he’s already bored.”

“Yes, change to another island, accumulate strength, and then rush to the Grand Line!”

The pirates rallied.

**TIP**

A hand grabbed the pirate who spoke first and lifted him up. Under the shocked eyes of the pirates, the pirate’s head tilted down.

Bang!

Hernando threw the pirate to the rock wall like a rag, and as the body fell, a mass of white granules grew from the body. The granules grew rapidly and turned into a human shape that looked exactly like him, standing blankly on that side.

This scene silenced everyone.

“Union, Union Chief…” A pirate swallowed his saliva.

Hernando glanced at this group of pirates and his voice was low, as if he had been dragged up from hell, hoarse and cold.

“You are not allowed to go anywhere except Pegasus Island. If I hear that someone from the Pirate Alliance has gone to plunder other places, I will make him a sacrifice for my avatar.”

After being glanced at by Hernando, the pirates lowered their heads and did not dare to breathe.

Hugh looked at this group of pirates and said coldly, “Didn’t you hear it?”

“Yes! I heard it! I will never disobey the orders of the Union Chief!”

One of the pirates, who was being watched by Hugh, could not stand the pressure and shouted with his feet together.

His cold sweat had already flowed all over his body.

“Very good, let’s disperse and prepare for refurbishment. A difficult Marine has come to Pegasus Island. This time, all of us will go out and kill them.”

Hernando nodded and said to the pirates.

The pirates ran out one by one as if they had been pardoned.

Looking at the pirates fleeing, Houdica sighed and said faintly, “Can it really be done, Hernando?”

Beside him, there was no sound. After a long time, a firm voice sounded.

“I will never forget that scene, so we must do it!”

… .

In Pegasus Town, Kuro had returned.

He failed to sense Hernando’s aura from this island, which means they are not on this island.

Fortunately, they returned, and the remaining pirates on the island, led by Crowe, went to encircle them with Ian and Bintz and the remaining Marines.

There was no tyrannical information on the island, so it was enough for Crowe.

Of course, the convention is to give credit to Ian and others. Now, Kuro doesn’t need credit.

Crowe thought so too. He already has a garrison base. Next, he will sweep away the pests and live here peacefully.

For this, Crowe and Kuro have something in common.

The residents of Pegasus Town were previously frightened. The pirate corpses actually grew flesh buds and then turned into identical people. Fortunately, weapons fell from the sky again. Otherwise, the remaining residents would probably have fallen here.

“I say, Mr. Zephyr, that Hernando, your student?”

Kuro sat on a large rock, lit a cigar, and asked Zephyr, who was spraying spray in his mouth.

Like Whitebeard, this old man is sick. If he doesn’t take medicine, he won’t be able to hold on.

After spraying, Zephyra was silent for a while and said, “Houtica and Hernando are both my former students. Especially Hernando, I always thought that he would definitely take over my job.”

Is his evaluation that high?

Kuro was a little surprised.

But thinking about it carefully, there doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with it. When that Golden Retriever attacked before, he knew that it was because of his body technique and advanced Armament Haki. After a few more years, he might really be able to do it.

” ‘Grand Wrist’ Hernando, Marine Vice-Admiral, but seven years ago, he told me that he had a path he wanted to take and left Marine, sigh… At that time, I should have tried my best to stop him, how can I fix it!”

Zephyra didn’t let go of her anger and punched a stone next to her, turning it into powder. “Why did he become like this?! It’s the same for Shutica. He clearly believes in justice and treats Marine as such a sacred profession. Why…”

Seven years ago …

These days are a little far away. At that time, Kuro had only joined the Marine for three years and was still holed up in the 153rd Division in East Blue.

However, seven years ago.

Kuro touched his chin and looked at Zephyr’s robotic arm.

That time seemed to be when this old man’s arm was cut off.

“It’s not like there are no Marines who have fallen to become pirates. Isn’t there a Marine shame ‘Gaspadi’ on the Grand Line? It’s all the same. There are always some scum. Mr. Zephyr, don’t be too concerned.”

Kuro comforted him. “At least in my opinion, my old man was taken care of by you when he was young.”

“Porusalino?”

Zephyra smiled. “You’re not like him. Borusalino is too focused on the ability of the fruit.”

If I had Glint-Glint Fruit, I would also pay attention to its ability.

Isn’t it nice to become light?

“Speaking of which…”

Zephyra thought of something and looked at Kuro. “You learned that slash from Shiki, right? I heard that you killed Shiki.”

“I stole two moves to perfect my swordsmanship.”

In front of this great teacher who can see through people’s abilities, Kuro has nothing to hide. This kind of old fox who has taught countless people can see his true level at a glance.

“Haki’s attainment is not bad. It seems that you have been thinking about body techniques recently?” Zephyr asked.

These words made Kuro raise his eyebrows.

That’s right!

He couldn’t figure out the release of high-level Armament Haki, but there was one in front of him. Although he was old, sick, and his strength had regressed, he still had experience.

If I look for him, it might work!

Kuro said with a burning gaze, “Mr. Zephyr, I want to ask you about some attainments in body techniques.”