The bloody hand Mary of the pirate

A few days later.

"call--"

"beep--"

One warship after another lined up on the sea, cutting through the waves and advancing forward.

At the end of the sea level pointed by the bow of the ship, a line of red land can be vaguely seen between the ocean and the sky.

"Has it been decided where the Navy Headquarters will be built in the future?"

Mary was lying on the bow of the boat, covering her eyes with her hands, looking into the distance.

"Although the navy is affiliated with the World Government, it has always been stationed in Mariejoia... I think it is not good for both parties, right?"

"We haven't decided yet. I guess the Warring States Marshal doesn't want to worry about this anymore."

Qing Zhi stood behind her and shook his head.

"Come to think of it... Marshal of the Warring States Period probably wanted to wait for the next marshal to take over and let that marshal choose the location of the new headquarters according to his own style."

"Marshal of the Warring States Period is about to abdicate. As for the new marshal, I support General Aokiji more than General Akainu and General Kizaru."

Dasqi leaned on the railing on one side, holding his sword and smiling.

After Qingzhi was silent for a moment, he looked at Mary who said nothing and shook his head.

"Who will succeed the marshal...it is too early to talk about it now."

"Um?"

Dasqi tilted her head in confusion.

"Everyone...do you need something to eat?"

In the cabin, Ai Xi walked out holding a plate of cake.

"Oh, the craftsmanship is pretty good."

Qing Pheasant turned around, said approvingly, and took the plate from Ai Xi's hand.

"arrive."

Dasqi and the other three were still eating cakes when Mary suddenly spoke.

The warship was sailing very fast, and the military port was gradually taking shape.

They could even see some familiar figures standing on the port ready to greet them.

"Mary, why have you been so energetic these days?"

Qing Zhi turned to look at Mary and asked, and then handed her a small cake.

"Eat some sweets to relieve your mood?"

"Thank you, I was just thinking about something."

Mary took the snacks from Qingjia and said a little casually.

"What are you thinking about? Is it related to the position of marshal?"

Qingzhi sat next to her and looked at Dasqi and Ai Xi who were whispering on the other side.

"Is this position of marshal really so important to you that you need to be so concerned about it?"

"No...it's not the Marshal's problem."

Mary shook her head, her eyes looking a little deep.

"It's something that happens after the marshal."

"..."

Qing Zhi couldn't help but trembled his brows, and barely managed to slap Mary on the butt.

"You little brat... are you so confident that you can ascend to the position of marshal?"

"You know, regardless of my opinion, Kizaru and Akainu are equally interested in competing for the position of marshal. Especially since the World Government is obviously leaning towards Akainu, are you so sure?"

"Who knows, but you have to keep your eyes open."

Mary chuckled and said, "You can't always limit your structure to a small area like the Navy."

"Even if I don't become a marshal, I am still the honorary chairman of the Desert United. The things I am considering now are things that I will do regardless of whether I can become a marshal or not."

"Before that..."

"I have to bury a few seeds first."

"…hard to understand."

Qing Pheasant shook his head and sighed.

After a moment of silence, he looked at Mary.

"Is what you said that night true?"

"Is that really what you really think?"

"Let ordinary people decide the future of the world? Do you know how powerful the world government's force is? That is not a difference that can be balanced by numbers. Your idea is probably to get people to invest in a... fruitless enterprise."

"You are really thinking about my thoughts seriously, General Aokiji."

Mary smiled as if her plan had succeeded.

"I'm not a complacent person."

Qing Pheasant responded expressionlessly.

Mary shrugged and then replied:

"General Aokiji, your vision is too limited. What can force do? It can kill and destroy."

"But destruction has never been the real force that determines the world. This kind of power in the hands of a few people is only a means to maintain order and can never be the basis of an order."

"...In this world, there are many powers other than force."

Seeing Mary's half-smiling expression, Qing Pheasant knocked on the plank of the bow.

Then he turned sideways and faced Mary.

"for example?"

"For example, I am talking to you now, and you are gradually being infected by me. This is also power."

Mary suddenly laughed.

Qing Zhi covered his face and said helplessly:

"...Don't be kidding..."

"I'm not kidding, the power of thought is also very important."

Mary said seriously, but this time Aokiji couldn't be serious.

He looked at the sea with a headache and his brows stretched.

"Oh, here we are."

Just as they were talking, the warship had already approached the port.

Everyone at the port was looking forward to it, and there were many familiar voices among them.

"Oh oh oh - Teacher Zefa!"

Mary lay on the bow of the boat, looking at the rather muscular purple-haired figure and waving.

"You kid, you have no appearance."

Seeing Mary's nonsensical greeting gesture, Zefa, who was standing next to Garp, laughed and cursed.

Garp grinned, then slapped Zefa on the back with his big hand.

"Hahahaha, Zefa, you have taught a good student."

"Farewell, you are just a student who gives me a headache if you disobey military orders every day and go missing."

Zefa reprimanded unceremoniously, but his eyes were filled with uncontrollable relief.

A few minutes later, the ship docked.

"Welcome back, we have returned with a great victory."

Sengoku smiled and walked towards Aoki, while Crane focused on Mary.

"It's not a big victory, Mihawk still escaped."

Qing Pheasant shook his head at Warring States.

"After all, the red hair is here, so there's nothing we can do about it. But in short, we are suppressing the pirates this time."

Warring States didn't care about this at all.

On the other side, Zefa hugged Mary and carried her on his shoulders just like he held his granddaughter.

"It doesn't matter, Teacher Zefa, your shoulders..."

Mary frowned and looked at the sutures on Zefa's arm, and asked worriedly.

"Hahaha, no problem. Although I'm afraid I won't be able to continue fighting, I can still use my strength, let alone carry a little kid like you."

Zefa smiled nonchalantly.

"Sure enough, I should have chased that redhead to death..."

Mary's teeth were itching with hatred, and then her expression changed, and she said mysteriously to Zefa:

"By the way, Teacher Zefa, I have prepared a surprise for you~"

"Oh, surprise?" Zefa raised his eyebrows, "Show me."

"No, okay." Mary said with a playful smile, "It's a secret for now, I can't tell you yet."

"Huh? So mysterious?"

Zefa bared his teeth and said in displeasure.

Garp on the other side took a long breath and looked at Mary, his eyes full of relief.

Although this guy is very troublesome, his relationship with his two grandsons is quite delicate, and there is nothing he can do to offend him.

Even though Garp doesn't like Mary very much because of her ideological extremes, her current contribution to the Navy and the future of the Navy she supports are solid.

"Mary."

Just as the three of them were enjoying themselves, a dull voice came from the side.

The three of them looked back and saw Akainu striding towards them.

After Operation Red Sea, when Aokiji returned, Akainu also returned to Marijoa.

After all, except for the Golden Lion group, whose whereabouts are still unknown, the locations of the other pirates and the revolutionary army are very clear. With the dragon hunter here, Wano Country does not need Akainu to be on guard.

"General Akainu..."

Mary looked at the stern Akainu and raised her military hat politely.

"Will Enkidu and Elio Hiiragisawa join the navy?"

Akainu asked bluntly.

"Huh? Who are these two people?"

Garp and Zefa looked at each other.

Mary was also stunned for a moment, then smiled and shook her head.

"They are my partners, but they are not my followers. Unlike Esdeath, they are not very interested in fighting."

"Therefore, they will not join the navy, they will only exist as people who protect one side."

"I see."

Akainu nodded, and then asked very solemnly:

"Can you have a good talk with me if you have a chance?"

"...Ha, of course, it's my honor."

Mary half-closed her eyes and said with a smile.

Akainu nodded slightly, then decisively turned around and left without any hesitation.

"What a resolute and resolute way of doing things."

Mary looked at Akainu's burly back and thought to herself.

Did Elio Hiiragisawa and Akainu say something...

"Who are Enkidu and Elio Hiiragizawa?"

Karp raised his eyes and looked at Mary.

"Oh, those two are my friends."

Mary grinned, "I was able to defeat Kaido, thanks to the two of them."

"Your friend..."

Garp's face was slightly solemn.

Together with Esdeath, Mary already has an extremely terrifying power as her backing.

"As long as they are your friends, I don't have to worry about whether they join the navy or not."

But Zefa could see clearly. He reached out his hand and touched Mary's head without caring:

"Anyway, since you recognize them and they are willing to accompany you to face opponents like Kaido, they must be people with the same goals as you. I am very happy that you have your own partner."

"Teacher Zefa..."

Mary stroked Zefa roughly, smiling helplessly.

"Mary."

An old voice came from in front of several people, and He stood quietly in front of them.

"Oh--Xiaohe, I almost forgot about the real thing."

Garp looked at Crane and patted his head, then took Mary by the back of her neck and placed her on the ground.

"Please respect me Mr. Karp..."

A tic-tac-toe appeared on Mary's forehead.

Garp said unconvinced: "Why can that guy Zefa touch your head, but I can't even lift you?"

"I am her teacher."

Before Mary could speak, Zefa angrily raised his head at Garp.

There was a sense of showing off in his tone.

"I also taught her a lot of things!"

"But you are not her master."

"Why not? Don't think that just because you are the chief instructor, you can do whatever you want!..."

Zefa and Garp once again quarreled over some nonsensical topics.

"These two old kids..."

He looked at the two of them and sighed, then looked at Mary, whose face became serious, nodded and said:

"Fortunately, you are not as crooked as them."

"Teacher Zefa is still very serious when he is serious."

Mary said seriously.

Karp expressed his concern.

He smiled and dropped the topic, then straightened his face slightly and started talking about business.

"Mary, maybe I should call you Lieutenant General Mary now."

"Congratulations. After collective discussions among the top brass of the Navy and recognition by the World Government, we have unanimously agreed to grant you the rank of Vice Admiral, codenamed [Bloody Hand]. From now on, you will be an official Marine."

This sounds quite interesting, after all, strictly speaking...

It was not until now that Mary officially joined the navy.

Before that, she had only registered her name and had always been an intern in the navy.

"As soon as I join, I will become a lieutenant general. It's really interesting to think about it."

Mary joked.

"Who knew you, a brat, would be so unexpected?" Crane also smiled, "Our plan is to conduct a separate medal ceremony for you."

"Those who are at the same time as you have already finished their medals a few months ago, and your record, identity and strength are not ordinary, so we plan to conduct a separate medal ceremony for you. This is not mandatory. If you

If you find it troublesome, we can also cancel it.”

"Of course, from the Navy's perspective, I still hope you will participate in this award ceremony."

"In the new era, the navy needs new symbols."

Crane stared at Mary with his bright eyes, waiting for her answer.

"A new symbol..." Mary chuckled, "Of course, I will participate in this investiture ceremony."

"Can I say something myself during the investiture ceremony?"

"Of course, the award ceremony already has the process of giving a speech."

He nodded as he should.

Then, she suddenly approached Mary and lowered her voice and said to Mary:

"Of course, if you want to say something special, I will support you."

"Warring States will also support you."

"...?"

Mary looked at He with some surprise, but He didn't say much.

She touched Mary's head, then turned and left.

"Remember to prepare well, it will be your time from now on."

"……interesting."

Mary looked at He's retreating figure and showed an imperceptible smile.

…

When night fell, Mary and others also returned to their respective dormitories.

Most of the objects originally placed in the dormitory were destroyed in the war above. The current dormitory is newly built and completely brand new.

However, the Warring States Period was quite concerned about the construction of new dormitories, for example...

"Wuhu, Marshal of the Warring States Period, I love you so much."

Soaking in the large bathtub with a radius of several meters in the bathroom, you don't need to think too much, this must be a special arrangement.

It is impossible to arrange a bathtub of this size in every dormitory. It must have been specially arranged by Sengoku knowing Mary's preferences.

After a quick shower, Mary lay down in the water, her body seemed to melt away.

"Well..."

After closing her eyes and enjoying it for a moment, Mary suddenly opened her eyes. After spitting bubbles in the water for a while, she gently raised her face to the surface.

"Come out, I feel you are nearby."

"...I didn't feel the fluctuations of seeing and hearing."

In the corner of the bathroom, a woman's figure appeared and knelt down on one knee in front of Mary.

"Gabriel, your Majesty."

"I discovered that you didn't just rely on sight, hearing and color, it's just that your instincts are more sensitive."

Mary leaned on the edge of the bathtub and scratched her head.

"You came to me because my brother has something to do, right? I happened to have something to do with him too."

"but……"

"Why do you always come to see me at this time? You came in when I was taking a shower in Marineland before, right?"

Mary looked at Gabriel with suspicious eyes.