Ch -9 Attention Of Fleet Admiral Sengoku!!

"Hey, this is Sengoku. I haven't seen you for a long time, Smoker," Sengoku said in the marshal's office at the Navy Headquarters. He spoke to the den den mushi after handing a piece of cabbage to eat.

"Fleet Admiral, hello."

"Tell me, You ask to talk with me directly and report does something serious has happened over there," Sengoku whispered. "Did powerful pirates appear, or is there some other important devlopment?"

"It's not that a powerful pirate appeared. It's just that I met a powerful swordsman in the East Blue Sea."

"Great Swordsman? East Blue Sea?" Fleet Admiral was a little surprised.

Although the East Blue Sea has produced powerful men like Navy Hero Garp and Pirate King Roger, that was all a long time ago.

In the present day, the East Blue Sea is considered the least active among the oceans, with no notable pirates having emerged for many years. Only a rare few managed to bypass Smoker's defenses and venture into the Grand Line.

"Yes, he is indeed a great swordsman." Smoker nodded, "I have seen him make moves with my own eyes."

Sengoku leaned back in his chair, his fingers steepled. "I see. Tell me more about this swordsman, Smoker."

"To be honest, if he knew how to use Haki, I would undoubtedly be defeated by a sword technique like that."

Fleet Admiral expressed some surprise, "Are you permitted to make such statements?"

Sengoku was well aware that, despite being assigned to the relatively quiet Loguetown in the East Blue Sea, Smoker's strength had already reached the rank of Commodore within the Navy Headquarters. The extended stay in Loguetown was mainly due to his rebellious nature and resistance to discipline.

Sengoku held the belief that, with some experience gained in Loguetown, Smoker could eventually be reassigned to work back at the headquarters. The fact that Smoker spoke of the great swordsman in such a way suggested that the swordsman did indeed possess significant strength.

The ability to make Smoker utter such words suggests that the great swordsman he's referring to possesses significant strength.

"Not only that, this guy can seemingly summon a sword out of thin air."

"Perhaps it's related to his Devil Fruit power."

"Yet, there's something unusual about that sword. The 'Invisible King's Sword' appears to hold some remarkable power," Smoker added.

"Hmm? Is this invisible sword linked to the abilities of this great swordsman?" Sengoku furrowed his brow. "Smoker, if it's merely invisible, it doesn't seem all that special, does it?"

Indeed, if it's merely invisible, it wouldn't be a powerful ability. However, as described in the script, this sword is said to possess the power to destroy a city," Smoker stated with gravity. "I've witnessed Li Fan using the 'Invisible Air' from this sword to effortlessly annihilate a pirate ship."

"It even repelled massive waves."

"The power to destroy cities? Script?" Warring States found this information a bit perplexing. "Smoker, what do you mean by 'script'?"

Smoker then proceeded to explain in detail to Fleet Admiral about the invitation from Li Fan and their involvement in the performance...

"I understand, Smoker. Do you suspect that the script provided by Li Fan might be based on a real person?"

After listening to Smoker's story, Fleet Admiral nodded and responded, "Yes, although I realize it may sound somewhat implausible, Li Fan did signal me in such a manner. That's why I felt the need to report it to you, Fleet Admiral." Smoker nodded in agreement.

"Furthermore, I am the one who recommended Li Fan to the Navy Headquarters."

"With his abilities, if he becomes a navy officer, he will unquestionably be a formidable addition to the naval forces."

"With his strength, his talents could go to waste here, so I believe the Navy Headquarters should seriously consider recruiting him."

"I understand what you mean," Fleet Admiral frowned and said calmly, "Smoke, since you agreed to join his crew."

"Then let's take this opportunity to observe him."

"If he has a good temperament, we can recruit him into the Navy."

"If he agrees, I will arrange a suitable position for him."

"Also, while acting, you should observe whether the things in the script reflect this reality."

"Yes, Fleet Admiral!" Smoker hung up the phone after following Fleet Admiral's' orders.

Sengoku put down the microphone in his hand and looked at Garp, who was eating senbei.

"Hey, Garp, don't keep eating my senbei." Sengoku waved his hand and snatched the senbei from Garp's hand.

"Don't be so stingy, Sengoku," Garp laughed and didn't care at all.

Sengoku sighed and stuffed his senbei into the drawer.

"Garp, what do you think about the great swordsman Smoker mentioned?"

"No!" Garp picked his nose and said with a disgusted expression on Fleet Admiral's' face, "You can think about these things yourself. Just tell me when you've made up your mind."

"Besides, it's almost time for you to approve my leave."

"After being away from home for so long, it's time for me to go back and see my grandson."

Faced with Garp's attitude, Sengoku was helpless, but he knew Garp's character and had no choice.

"Forget it, go take a vacation."

"However, since you want to return to the East Blue Sea, go and see the Li Fan that Smoker talks about."

"If you find him suitable, use your ship to bring him back to Navy Headquarters."

"I understand." Garp waved his hand and walked out of the Marshal's office.

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