chapter 39

"Yeah," Sengoku nodded and replied. The reason he called Mu Feng over was because of this. Now that the three Admirals had been sent to the New World and the old bastard Garp had returned to Windmill Village after the competition between Mu Feng and the Shichibukai on the second day.

As for dispatching a Lieutenant General, it seemed a bit powerless to suppress it.

As the Marshal of the Marines, Sengoku naturally couldn't suppress it. So after thinking it through, Mu Feng seemed like the most suitable candidate.

"For this mission, I have only one request. Make sure to suppress the pirates in the Chambord Islands with thunder. Let pirates all over the world know... that the Marines' majesty absolutely does not allow anyone to challenge it, especially pirates," Sengoku said sharply.

"Yes, Marshal Sengoku," Mu Feng acknowledged his orders.

.......

"Guy, you're a Lieutenant Colonel now too." Standing on the battleship and feeling the sea breeze, Mu Feng looked at Guy next to him and joked.

"Thanks to Lieutenant General," Guy replied, feeling embarrassed.

Mu Feng waved his hand casually and said, "Come on, Guy. With your strength, how did you remain a Major for so long? Did you offend Marshal Sengoku or something?" Mu Feng wondered.

Guy couldn't have possibly offended Sengoku, otherwise, he wouldn't have become his adjutant. Sengoku had been trained by Mu Feng as the future Marshal, and being the Marshal's adjutant, even with the rank of Brigadier General, held real power comparable to that in the headquarters, if not higher. So becoming Mu Feng's adjutant was definitely a prestigious position.

Guy had the strength of a Major General. Although Sengoku favored Mu Feng, it was impossible for him to demote a Major General to a Major and then assign him as his adjutant.

Hearing Mu Feng's question, Guy's face suddenly became troubled.

"If it's inconvenient, you don't have to tell me," Mu Feng said softly.

He could see the hidden resentment in Guy's eyes.

"No... Lieutenant Admiral," Guy hesitated for a moment, then continued, "About a dozen years ago, when the Great Pirate Age had just begun, I joined the Marines. I served on Admiral Sengoku's ship, who was still known as 'Senior Stone' at the time. I accumulated military achievements by fighting against pirates in the New World, and six years ago, I became a Major General at the headquarters and got married and had children."

As Guy spoke, Mu Feng could clearly see a softness in his eyes.

Becoming a Marine Major General in his twenties was definitely a rising star in the Marines.

Mu Feng's curiosity grew. (Read more @ wuxiax.com)

But then, anger welled up in him. Guy clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and said, "However, about six years ago, an inspector from the World Government came to Malin Vandor for inspection and work. At that time, my child was only three years old and accidentally ran into the inspector. Enraged, the inspector kicked my son and his unfortunate head hit the edge of a stone... he died."

"When I returned from my mission and learned about this, the inspector had completed his inspection and returned to Mary Geoise. I couldn't contain my anger and went straight to Mary Geoise without orders.

But I couldn't find the inspector at all, and I couldn't even enter Mary Geoise. Later, when the inspector found out about this, he was furious and wanted to imprison me in Impel Down on charges of attacking Mary Geoise.

However, thanks to Marshal Sengoku's intervention, I wasn't imprisoned in Impel Down, but I was demoted to a Marine Major. Not long after, my wife couldn't handle the incident and passed away. And that's when I became your adjutant," Guy finished, a sigh of relief escaping him.

He then looked at Mu Feng with resignation, as if waiting for the verdict.

Because by serving as his deputy, Guy had offended a World Government inspector. Although the inspector wasn't a Celestial Dragon, their official rank was equivalent to that of an Admiral. Offending a high-ranking official of the World Government for the sake of a lowly adjutant seemed unreasonable to Guy.

In his view, even if Mu Feng abandoned him, it would be expected.

"Have you thought about seeking revenge?" Mu Feng suddenly asked, his tone flat, giving no indication of his thoughts.

"I have thought about it, even dreamed about it," Guy replied after hesitating.

In Guy's opinion, since Mu Feng asked, he could continue to serve as his adjutant as long as he didn't express his desire for revenge. But he couldn't deceive his own heart. If he answered that he didn't want revenge, he would feel like he was betraying his deceased son and recently deceased wife.

"Well... This is a tricky situation," Mu Feng said helplessly.

Guy smiled bitterly and said, "It's alright... Lieutenant Admiral. Thank you for your care these days. After this mission, I will take the initiative to request an order from Marshal Sengoku and resign from my position as your adjutant. It's the right thing to do."

"Why don't you want to be my adjutant!? Am I being too hard on you!?" Mu Feng looked at Guy and asked with a smile.

"Ah... Lieutenant Admiral, didn't you just say..." Guy didn't understand.

"I said it's a tricky situation... what's wrong? Your strength is only at the level of a Major General, and if you want revenge, it would be really difficult. You can't... do you want me to seek revenge for you? As your commanding officer, I can help you with that. But I believe that avenging one's grievances should be done personally, right?" Mu Feng said.

Guy's eyes widened upon hearing Mu Feng's words.

The Lieutenant Admiral's words seemed to... approve of his desire for revenge?! And... as long as he requested it, Mu Feng would help him seek revenge personally?!

"That's right! Here... take this," Mu Feng said, tossing Guy a brown banana-like fruit with strange patterns.

"It's a Zoan - Tiger Tiger Fruit, a very powerful Zoan Devil Fruit."

Guy caught the Tiger Fruit instinctively, his expression slightly dazed. After a while, he said, "Lord Admiral, you..."

Devil Fruits were known as the Sea's secret treasures. Even in the Marines, it required substantial achievements to obtain one. The Tiger Fruit, being a Zoan type, was particularly powerful. Although he was still a Major General, Guy hadn't accumulated enough merits to exchange for a Devil Fruit of this caliber. Yet, Lieutenant General Mu Feng had given it to him.

"Don't you want revenge? You can't achieve it without strength. Alright, I'll be heading to the Chambord Islands soon. Prepare for battle... Adjutant."

"Yes, Lieutenant General," Guy stood up straight and shouted with determination.