Goodbye and towards Marineford

The two ships docked next to the docks of the city port, they were waiting for the royal guard led by Chaka. After mooring the boats, people began to disembark. Igaram accompanied King Cobra while Kaito accompanied Vivi.

Chaka - welcome your highness -

Cobra - thanks, has something happened in my absence? -

Chaka - not your majesty, everything went well and no problem arose -

Cobra - I'm glad to hear that -

Chaka - thanks your majesty, everything is ready to take rumba to Alubarna -

Cobra - well, I'll say goodbye to Captain Kaito first -

After saying this, Cobra turned to Kaito who was chatting with Vivi.

Cobra - Captain Kaito -

Kaito - yes, your majesty -

Cobra - I wanted to thank you once again for your protection and especially for having protected my daughter -

Kaito - you don't have to thank me your majesty, it was my duty to protect him next to Princess Vivi -

Cobra - well, Vivi, it's time to say goodbye to Captain Kaito, we must leave for Alubarna before nightfall -

Vivi - ok -

Cobra moved away from them to let them say goodbye.

Vivi - I remember what you promised me -

Kaito - I won't forget ... I also want you to promise me something -

Vivi - yes, what is it about? -

Kaito - well ... I want you not to get into any trouble -

Vivi - mmm ... I don't understand? -

Kaito - I don't know how to explain it to you, but just promise me to take care of yourself and ask for help when necessary from nearby and trusted people -

Vivi - I still don't understand, but I agree -

Kaito - (well, I think this is all I can do for now) -

Kaito was worried about Vivi since in four years she and Igaram would infiltrate the Baroque Works, the criminal organization created by Crocodile. Kaito didn't know how Vivi had come to convince her father to let her do that, but surely Vivi would continue to do the same even if Kaito gave her more explanations about his warning.

Kaito hoped that his intervention does not affect the original story and that Vivi still continues to have her encounter with Luffy and his friends to help them if Kaito could not do so at that time.

Finally, Kaito gave Vivi a hug, which despite being a little flushed also gave him a hug.

The king and his daughter were escorted by the royal guard and soon left the port. Kaito watched as they drove away and then returned to his ship.

Marine - captain -

Kaito - fill the warehouses with supplies and once you finish we will sail to Marineford -

Marine - yes sir! -

Kaito climbed onto the ship's command bridge where he found Kalifa next to Tashigi.

Tashigi - Kaito-san -

Kaito - Hi Tashigi -

Kalifa - and well, now we will head to Marineford? -

Kaito - yes, I need to check something and then I will act depending on the situation, I also have to continue my training with Garp-san -

Kalifa - if I ask you what it is, will you explain it to me? -

Kaito - well ... -

Kalifa - leave it, you don't have to tell me if you don't want to -

Kaito smiled awkwardly, Kaito did not intend to lie to Kalifa but there were some things that were difficult to explain and she did not want to reveal that she had reincarnated in this world.

Kalifa, on her side, knew Kaito for several years and she knew she had some hard-to-tell secrets, but at least she knew that he had never lied to her, and before he lied to her, Kalifa preferred not to know anything.

Tashigi was confused at the conversation of her superiors, but after seeing the situation was resolved quickly encouraged.

Kaito - well, changing the subject, Tashigi would like to see your progress in training -

Tashigi - yes! -

Tashigi was excited to be able to show her captain the progress she had made after these days.

The three walked to the largest area of ​​the deck where Tashigi showed her the progress she had made. Kaito watched closely and saw that Tashigi had exceeded his expectations and had improved more than he had thought.

Kaito - (it may be that in the original story this strength was not demonstrated by not having had a more rigorous and adequate training at an early age) -

Kaito began to realize that there might be characters from the original story that had the potential to be strong, but due to certain circumstances, they were not. After thinking about it, he reaffirmed the plan he had in mind for days.

After that demonstration, Kaito wanted to see Tashigi fight against Kalifa, after waiting for the two to be ready, they proceeded to begin their duel.

Kaito couldn't help but admire the speed that Kalifa had. She was also an example that some characters from the original story did not demonstrate their true potential. Although Kalifa didn't have the devil's fruit abilities from the original story, with the level of strength she has now she was more than enough to face much stronger people.

The duel lasted a long time, and Kaito could see that it was not only Tashigi who had improved, it seemed that Kalifa had been training as well.

Kaito - well, I think this is enough, you are both very strong, Kalifa you have great speed and strength in your feet, but you do not have to stop training in other aspects, and as for Tashigi, it would be better if you continue to improve your fencing , being your strong point it would be advisable to level up, also keep training your speed -

Both girls nodded at their captain's recommendations, they knew very well that Kaito had more experience when training and they trusted his words.

For the rest of the day, the three continued talking about the training that would suit each one better.

As the days went by, the ship arrived at Marineford without any problem. Kaito hoped to talk to his grandfather when he arrived, but after reporting that his arrival by den den mushi, they told Kaito that Sengoku had work to do and was not on the island.

Fortunately, Sengoku would return in two days. Kaito stopped to think and calculated that the time was enough to carry out his next plan.

The girls stayed on the ship in their respective rooms, while Kaito stayed in his room at the base. The waiting days passed calmly, in those days Kaito continued training with Kalifa and Tashigi, on one of those days, Momonga arrived at the base and Kaito asked him to make several duels against him and the two girls. Momonga agreed and during that day the four had several duels both one on one and in pairs.

Finally, after two days after returning to Marineford, Sengoku returned and Kaito could talk to him.

Sengoku - do you want freedom of action for a while? -

Kaito - yes, I would like to travel some places around the world -

Sengoku - and the reason for that? -

Kaito - well ... remember that years before you sent me to train together with Cipher Pol, we were traveling all over the seas -

Sengoku - yes -

Kaito - and since we could not finish the trip due to that incident we had to return earlier than planned -

Sengoku - I do remember it, tell me directly what you want -

Kaito - well, I would like to explore the other seas that I had no chance to visit -

Sengoku - all seas? -

Kaito - surely you are thinking about the new world, but you don't have to worry, I have no intention of traveling there, at the moment, for now I just want to visit the other three seas, starting with the East Blue -

Sengoku - the East Blue ... -

Kaito - but my intention is not to make the trip right now -

Sengoku - what do you mean? -

Kaito - I would like you to give me this permission in three or four years and for now I will carry out the missions you give me -

Sengoku kept thinking about his grandson's words, it was true that during the trip they made years ago, Kaito did not have the opportunity to visit the rest of the seas, and it was reasonable that he wanted to visit them. Sengoku thought it was a good opportunity for Kaito to gain more experience before giving him more difficult missions. After reconsidering for several seconds, Sengoku decided to give him permission to be free to do what he wanted for a period of time. The argument that ended up making Sengoku accept was that Kaito wanted to visit East Blue first, the sea that was considered the most peaceful. In addition, Kaito had no plans to enhance his trip at the moment, but would wait a few years, Sengoku did not know the reason, but also did not want to question his grandson. Sengoku knew that Kaito had some secrets and did not want to force him to be told.

Kaito was glad when his grandfather accepted his request, and after waiting for him to deliver the necessary documents, he finally got the permission. After talking for a while, Kaito said goodbye to Sengoku and returned to his room.

Kaito - (well, for the moment I will carry out the missions given to me and once the exact moment arrives I will start with my next plan) -

Kaito walked to his room while thinking of a certain person with blond hair.