Chapter 196: Tsuru Wants To Know More About Rifan! 

Tsuru took a deep look at Mikita.

Although Mikita's Conqueror's Haki surprised her, she wasn't afraid of Mikita.

However, she didn't intend to fight Mikita either.

It's worth noting that Mikita isn't the sole powerhouse within the Black Pearl Pirates. 

However, for this particular occasion, in order to avoid violating the contract, Marine's top combat strength was dispatched with her alone.

Under such circumstances, if they really fight, their marines will be quite in danger.

Just when Tsuru was hesitating about how to deal with Mikita's matter.

Gion stepped forward and came to Rifan's side.

"Rifan, can I? Please?"

"I'm not going anywhere, as long as I can talk to Sister Tsuru in front of you."

"In this way, you shouldn't have to worry that I will leave with her."

The corners of Gion's mouth were raised, and there was a kind smile on her face as always as she ask Rifan. 

Of course, this is only the surface.

Because right now, her heart is also extremely dignified and serious at the moment.

"Hehe, that's right."

"Before I officially became a Shichibukai."

"We, the Black Pearl Pirates, and you, Marine, had better avoid behaviours that would cause misunderstandings."

"Mikita, you did a good job, but let's step back for now."

Rifan looked at Gion and Tsuru meaningfully, then looked at Mikita and said.

"Yes, Captain Rifan~"

Mikita showed a sweet smile at Rifan, and retreated to Rifan's side in satisfaction.

Compared with facing Tsuru and the others before, Mikita at this moment is completely different.

And after Mikita retreated, a group of stronger female Marine vice admirals were finally able to stand up.

But unlike before, at this moment they no longer dare to underestimate Rifan or Mikita.

"Tsuru Vice Admiral, if you want to talk to Ms. Gion, talk here."

"Also, please arrange for someone to take my ship's doctor, Chopper, to the infected people on your ship.

"He'll be in charge of treating the patients."

"Mikita, you go help Chopper too."

"In case someone in Marine disturbs his treatment. "

"Also, Tsuru Vice Admiral, I don't need to remind you that my ship doctor needs a private environment during treatment right?"

Rifan patted Gion on the back, lightly pushed her in front of Tsuru, and said with a smile on his face.

"You don't have to worry about this."

"The infected soldiers were all arranged in a relatively tight cabin space."

"Since you don't want anyone observing your ship doctor's treatment, Marine won't be peeping either."

Tsuru nodded slightly, and then arranged for a female marine Vice Admiral behind her to lead the way for Chopper and Mikita.

As for Tsuru herself, she dragged Gion to a place three meters away from Rifan and chatted.

While reminiscing about the past, Tsuru also wanted to learn more about Rifan and his crew from Gion.

Although Gion had previously reported to Sengoku the performance of Rifan and Shiki in the Enies Lobby sea area.

But after seeing Mikita's Conqueror's Haki.

She felt that it was necessary for her to get to know Rifan again.

Of course, Rifan's partners are also included.

It's just a pity that Gion didn't stay by Rifan's side for long after all.

While Rifan is strengthening Mikita, Robin, Kalifa and others.

Gion was anesthetized with a strong aesthetic.

She naturally doesn't know much about the strength of Rifan's partner.

The only thing she can know is the fact that Rifan plans to build a huge pirate ship.

"So, apart from the fact that you learned in the battle with Rifan that he would use such obscene tricks as the poisonous mist and the eight impact punch secret technique."

"You didn't learn anything else?"

Tsuru frowned slightly, looking at Gion who was a head taller than her and asked.

"Yeah, I really want to learn more about Rifan's abilities through the fight."

"But after all, I was drugged, even if I tried my best, there was not much I can do."

"As for Rifan's partner...except Mikita who used Conqueror's Haki on everyone earlier."

"I haven't seen them doing anything in the Capital of Water 7."

"Therefore, I don't know much about their power."

Gion shook her head and said regretfully.

If possible, she would like to compete with Rifan a few more times.

By showing Rifan her swordsmanship, let Rifan also show more of his different powers.

However, she later asked Rifan for a competition, but was also rejected by Rifan.

Of course! The current Rifan has already completed the achievement of 'Defeating a Marine Admiral candidate for the first time'.

Naturally, there was no thought of fighting Gion again.

Unless Gion's strength can be one step closer, Rifan can gain achievements by defeating her again.

Apart from this method, the only benefit Rifan can get from fighting Gion.

Probably killing her directly, so that Ada, who is a slave, can get specific battle points.

And if Gion's strength is going further, it will be Marine Admiral.

Rifan thinks that if he fights Gion who has reached the Marine Admiral level.

The difficulty of winning will increase a lot.

Of course, when it comes to directly killing Gion, if Rifan does this, Rifan will violate the agreement he made.

And his plan to become Shichibukai had to fail along with his future plans. 

Naturally, Rifan would not do such a troublesome thing.

After all, he still plans to use Shichibukai position to go to Impel Down like Blackbeard.

In this way, he will not only be able to prevent Blackbeard from developing his forces in Impel Down.

He can also use those powerful Impel Down criminals to strengthen the Black Pearl Pirates.

Of course, it is also necessary to take into account the ability to accurately obtain Whitebeard's Shock Fruit.

Therefore, Rifan had to decide according to the situation at that time when implementing his plan.

"Is that so..."

Hearing Gion's words, Tsuru thought for a while, then looked at Rifan with a deep expression.

When she saw Rifan go straight to Hina who fainted because of Mikita's Conqueror's Haki and was being taken care of by other sailors at the moment.

She suddenly thought of what Hina said to her when they were on the Marine warship.

And thinking of what Rifan might have done to Hina, 

Tsuru immediately took a step forward and walked towards their direction.

Seeing this, Gion naturally followed up urgently.

"You bastard, what do you want to do to Hina?"

Tsuru came behind Rifan and watched as the sailors who took care of Hina were dispersed.

Rifan, who squatted beside Hina and pressed Hina's temples with both hands, said, 

"Didn't you see it, of course it's to help Hina wake up early."

Rifan didn't look back, and said to Tsuru while trying to wake up Hina with a unique massage technique.

Afterwards, Rifan took out a package of special medicinal powder from his medical bag and quickly stuffed it into Hina's mouth.

Although Tsuru wanted to stop it, Rifan's movements were too fast.

As soon as she stretched out her hand, the powder had already entered Hina's mouth.

And quickly followed Hina's saliva into her stomach.

The next moment, Hina, who was still in a coma, opened her eyes as if she had a nightmare, with an extremely ugly expression on her face.

Then, she covered her mouth in front of everyone and coughed violently.

"Rifan, what did you feed Hina?"

Seeing Hina's appearance, Tsuru thought that Rifan gave Hina some special poison, even a secret medicine that induced the human body's instinct to combine, and immediately asked Rifan with an angry face. 

"Don't worry, Tsuru Vice Admiral."

"It's just a very bitter medicine."

"If you are suspicious, I can also give you a taste of this medicine of mine called 'Fishwort Hell'~"

Rifan turned his head back, smiled and handed some of the remaining medicine to Tsuru.

The Fishworth Hell is of the medicines of part of the Kanpo Kenpo technique. 

In the original book, Nightin resisted the charm of Empress Hancock thanks to this medicine. 

So much so that Hancock's Love Love Beam couldn't petrify her.

Such a drug is also suitable for awakening people who have been stunned by Conqueror's Haki.

Of course, Hina had been stunned by Mikita's advanced Conqueror's Haki. Her ability to regain consciousness in this moment was, in part, attributed to Rifan's exceptional massage skills.

"Tsuru Vice Admiral, Hina is fine."

"It's just that this medicine...is too bitter."

Hina wiped her lips and looked up at Tsuru.

Although she didn't understand what was going on at the moment, she didn't want Rifan and Tsuru to have any conflict because of her.

It's just that conflicts and the like don't just happen if Hina doesn't want them to happen.

"Your Marine has too many infected people."

"Chopper wants to cure all infected people."

"It will take a lot of time."

"Just in time, Miss Hina and I still have something to talk about."

"Tsuru Vice Admiral, I won't be with you for the time being."

"Robin, Nami, and Kalifa, I will trouble you to watch Miss Gion, Tsuru Vice Admiral and others."

Rifan smiled, stretched out his hand to support Hina's arm to lift her up, and gave Nojiko a look.

He planned to take Hina to leave, to have a good discussion about life.

Of course, Nojiko, who has the Clone-Clone Fruit ability, also needs to go there together with him. 

After all, just Hina, there is no way to deal with Rifan who is fully fired.

Not to mention, the current Hina has yet to let Rifan take her all the way. 

As for Tsuru and the other female Marines, with Robin, Nami and Kalifa watching, Rifan felt that it was enough.

Besides, there are still Chopper and Mikita on the warship not far away.

If there is any trouble, they can rush back quickly.

"R-Rifan!?"

Hina's beautiful eyes widened, and she looked away shyly.

As someone who has experienced it, how could she not understand what Rifan wants to do.

Thinking of the previous conversation she have with Tsuru, she involuntarily looked at her.

She felt that with Vice Admiral Tsuru here, she would not let Rifan take her away so easily.

Sure enough, just when Rifan was about to drag Hina away.

Tsuru stood in the direction where Rifan and Hina were walking.

"Tsuru Vice Admiral, what do you want?"

Rifan raised his eyebrows, and looked at the serious Tsuru in front of him with interest.

"Rifan, Hina is following me."

"So I'm responsible for her life safety."

"I don't want to see a pirate like you take her away."

Tsuru said seriously.

She previously promised to help Hina keep her chastity as much as possible.

Tsuru naturally has to act.

Even if she feels, 

Even though the present Hina may not have taken the final step, she can no longer be considered chaste.

"Tsuru Vice Admiral, don't be so nervous."

"Miss Hina and I are old acquaintances."

"Don't worry, I won't let her get hurt."

Rifan waved his hand, and was about to take Hina hand to walk around Tsuru.

It's just that just as Rifan made a move, Tsuru turned around and came to Rifan again.

"Old woman, are you really trying to stop me?"

Rifan frowned, feeling a little unhappy.

You know, Hina will not stay on the Black Pearl forever like Nojiko.

In other words, he will spends less time with Hina.

So he didn't want to waste time on an old woman here. 

"Rifan, I said before, I won't let you take Hina away."

"Tsuru Vice Admiral, don't force me attack you."

"If you're going to do it, then do it! However, if you attack me, it may be difficult for you to become a Shichibukai."

"Oh? Your threatening me? Tsuru Vice Admiral, you forgot that your subordinates are still receiving treatment from my ship's doctor."

"It's two different things, Rifan."

"That's the same thing! If I'm not happy, I can stop Chopper any time. Also, I feel that even if I beat you, the Five Elders will still make me a Shichibukai."

"Rifan, you are too confident!"

"Yes, I am confident!"

Rifan sneered and continued:

"Tsuru Vice Admiral, don't think I don't know."

"You Marines are planning a war with the Whitebeard Pirates."

"Under such circumstances, if I become an unstable factor, you Marine and World Government will be very embarrassed~"

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