Go To Naval Headquarters And Redeem The Bounty

Faced with Arias's challenge, Hiyori's eyes widened. Defeating a Marine Vice Admiral or a pirate of equal strength was a daunting task, especially considering her current abilities. Nonetheless, the desire to obtain her father's famous sword fueled her determination.

"Are you serious? Defeating a Marine Vice Admiral is no easy feat!" Hiyori exclaimed.

Arias nodded with a serious expression. "I don't make empty promises. This is a condition that matches the value of the sword. It's not just about the strength; it's about proving your capability and determination."

Hiyori took a deep breath, her grip on Tian Yu Yu Zhan tightening. "I'll do it! I'll prove that I'm worthy of this sword, no matter what it takes!"

Arias chuckled, seemingly amused by Hiyori's determination. "Very well. Train hard, improve your skills, and when you're ready to face such challenges, I'll be watching."

Hiyori nodded, a mix of excitement and determination in her eyes. She knew the path ahead was challenging, but the prospect of wielding her father's legendary sword fueled her resolve.

As Hiyori embarked on her training journey, Arias observed with a keen eye. The road to defeating a Marine Vice Admiral or a powerful pirate was long and treacherous, but Hiyori was determined to prove herself and claim the sword that held both sentimental and historical significance in her family.

But looking at Tian Yuyu Zhan in her arms, her eyes became firmer: "Okay! I will definitely do it!"

With determination in her heart, she resolutely drew out the Tianyu Yuzhan, put the sheath into the sac, and started swinging the sword in the simplest way!

The Tian Yu Yu Slash was too heavy for her, and she was very weak as she had just gained Qi Sense. After only a few swings, she felt soreness in the muscles of her arms and was trembling non-stop.

But she still refused to give up, gritted her teeth, and continued to swing!

Her clothes were soaked with sweat, and her young and delicate face was already red.

Yamato looked a little distressed: "Let's rest for a while."

But Hiyori stubbornly refused: "No! I want to become a strong woman like my father as soon as possible! Avenge my father!"

The girl's strength was touching, but Arias poured cold water on her at this moment.

"You'll get hurt if you do this!"

"Things must be reversed at their extremes, and practice must be relaxed. When the body is overwhelmed, put down the knife, enter into meditation, and let Qi repair the body. Only in this way can you get twice the result with half the effort."

Hiyori then slowly put down the long knife in her hand, panted heavily, crossed her legs, and entered a meditative state.

The Dawn passed the Red Line from the bottom of the sea, but Arias did not return directly to Nine Snakes. Instead, he headed southwest to Naval Headquarters Marineford.

They came here, of course, to redeem the bounty!

Arias and Hancock walked in front, Yamato held a large wooden box with one hand, and Hiyori walked behind.

Even Salome came along.

This is the Naval Headquarters. Which pirate dares to come here to steal a ship?

The moment they docked the ship here, Naval Headquarters immediately became aware of it.

Buddha Sengoku said in shock: "They still dare to come here?"

He strongly suspected that Op-Op Fruit was stolen by Arias, and even Rosinante might have been poisoned by Arias! After blocking Mignon Island, they could never find Rosinante—no one alive, no dead body!

In anger, he immediately went to the place where Arias and others were received.

Hancock was one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and when she came to Naval Headquarters, the Marines had to treat her with respect.

As for Arias, Yamato, and Hiyori, none of them had bounties on their heads, so the Marines couldn't take any action against them.

"You killed all of these?"

Dalmecia was shocked when she opened the wooden box.

The wooden box full of human heads was a shocking sight.

Had these people truly reformed? After becoming the Seven Warlords of the Sea, were they even more ruthless towards pirates than the Marines themselves?

"Wait a moment, the identities and bounties of these heads still need to be confirmed."

Dalmecia left with the wooden box, while two sailors brought tea to Arias and others.

"Brother Ye, that Marine just now was so impressive. What's his rank?"

After being sent out by Arias and receiving the Tianyuyu Slash, Rihe's affection for Arias grew day by day. With Arias's consent, she had now started calling him Brother Ye.

However, Yamato still carelessly referred to him as Arias.

But this is also due to Yamato's character. For her, good friends should be called by their first names!

"Well, Naval Headquarters Vice Admiral, or Devil Fruit power!"

Is that Vice Admiral? Hiyori kept looking at Dalmecia's back; that was the target she wanted to defeat!

But when she heard Arias talk about Devil Fruit, she asked curiously: "What kind of fruit does he have?"

Arias glanced at Yamato and replied, "Same as Yamato, the Dog-Dog Fruit."

Huh?

Yamato was surprised.

"But just a regular Zoan, Dog-Dog Fruit - Madara Dog form."

Arias shared his understanding of Dalmecia.

"Just an ordinary Zoan like that butcher Hume?"

Hiyori still remembered Yamato's battle with Hume.

"Right!"

While a few people were chatting, Buddha Sengoku walked in with his lieutenant, followed by Garp the Fist!

Although Garp was not interested in the whereabouts of the Op-Op Fruit, he was quite interested in Arias, so he followed him to take a look.

Seeing Sengoku's angry face, Arias gave him a bright smile:

"Hello! Admiral Sengoku!"