"Not just meeting him, I could even arrange for you to live with him!"
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Franky's eyes widened again, filled with excitement, but he didn't make a decision based solely on that impulse. Instead, he looked toward Tom and Iceburg beside him.
Tom just smiled at Franky and said:
"Franky, follow your heart!"
"No matter what you do, I, your master, will support you!"
"Yeah, Franky, if you want to do it, just do it. This is a great chance for you to show your skills. If you really become the lead designer of Marine battleships in the future, I'll have something to brag about!"
Iceburg also chimed in with a smile.
Seeing that the two most important people to him supported him, Franky hesitated no longer. He looked at Kyle and spoke firmly and excitedly:
"I am willing to accept your invitation and become the lead designer of Marine battleships!"
"Then that's truly for the best!"
Kyle revealed a faint smile.
Although it wasn't the best thought to have, Kyle did feel that arriving here just in time to witness Spandam framing Tom was actually pretty good.
If it weren't for this, he wouldn't have had the chance to save Tom, and naturally, it wouldn't have been so easy to grow close to them.
Now that both of his main tasks in Water 7 were settled, he could finally enjoy himself and have some fun.
Speaking of which...
How about organizing a Water 7 Bull contest?
That should be really interesting~
...
Next, everyone stayed in Water 7 for an entire week.
During that week, all they did was play and eat.
They rode the Bulls all over Water 7 and even experienced the Sea Train.
To be honest, riding a train over the sea, admiring the ocean outside the window and the island scenery along the way, was a very unique experience.
Additionally, a Mask Carnival event happened to be held in Water 7 during these days, so everyone joined in, donning all kinds of exquisite masks, participating in the lively festivities, and soaking in the cheerful atmosphere.
In the end, everyone was very satisfied with this trip. It had to be said, occasionally taking a break from monotonous training to have such a good time and think about nothing at all was a truly wonderful thing.
"We definitely have to come play here again next time! It was so much fun!"
On the warship, watching Water 7 gradually recede into the distance, Luffy waved his fist excitedly.
"Yeah, yeah! We have to come play again next time!!"
Chopper also gazed at Water 7 with reluctance. These past few days had been an absolute blast for him.
"Water 7 isn't far from headquarters. Can't you come play anytime? What are you two getting all sentimental about here?"
Seeing the two of them like this, Zoro, standing nearby, said with a look of disdain.
As soon as he finished speaking, both of them immediately turned to stare at him.
"You've played here for so many days and you don't feel any reluctance to leave? You heartless man!!"
"Yeah, yeah! Heartless!!"
Luffy and Chopper's accusations, one after another, caused a vein to throb on Zoro's forehead.
"You two bastards!!"
Just as he was about to lose his temper, Sanji came over and added his two cents.
"What heart can you expect from this lost cause? What does it matter if he spent a week in Water 7? If you asked him to find his way to Tom's workshop right now, he couldn't do it, right?"
"He can't even recognize roads, so how could he possibly feel any reluctance? Am I right, you lost-cause Marimo Head?"
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The daily yellow versus green battle commenced right on schedule!
The return trip was very fast, taking only a few days to get back to Marine Headquarters.
However, after returning to Marine Headquarters, Kyle didn't go back with the others. Instead, he transformed into lightning and flew towards the rear area.
Before long, he arrived before the Red Line. With a flash of purple lightning, he shot straight towards the very top.
In an instant, he reached the summit, and a magnificent castle appeared before Kyle's eyes.
The Holy Land, Mary Geoise!
At that moment, several CP0 agents were already waiting ahead.
They nodded at Kyle and spoke with a hint of respect:
"Rear Admiral Kyle, please follow us!"
After speaking, they turned and led the way.
Kyle said nothing and simply followed them into the interior of Mary Geoise.
To be honest, this was Kyle's first time entering the interior of Mary Geoise. Even when he had passed through here to go to the New World before, he had never gone inside.
And coming here, naturally, he had important business to attend to!
The few CP0 agents leading the way inexplicably felt a chill run down their spines.
There was no other reason; they were simply a little afraid of Kyle.
Although there was no official word within the CP organization about the last CP0 agent who was killed, they, being fellow CP0 agents, naturally knew the situation.
After all, even across the entire World Government, you could count the number of CP0 agents on your fingers.
The man behind them was someone ruthless enough to kill without a word, later using the excuse that it was an imposter CP0.
The most important thing was, the higher-ups apparently didn't care.
That carried a lot of weight, so when facing... or rather, with their backs to Kyle, it was better to keep a low profile.
Once inside, Kyle occasionally saw some Celestial Dragons.
They were all the same!
Looking down their noses at everyone, acting like they were so noble. A bunch of idiots!!
If he ever ran into these guys somewhere secluded, Kyle would definitely send them down to be reincarnated.
But this was Mary Geoise. As long as they didn't actively cause trouble for him, Kyle naturally couldn't make a move against them.
However, given the nature of these swine, it seemed unlikely they wouldn't cause trouble.
Sure enough, a short, ugly Celestial Dragon came over and blocked Kyle and the others. Pointing at Kyle, he asked arrogantly:
"Who are you?! Who allowed you to enter this Mary Geoise? Do you have authorization?"
"Moratos Saint, he is..."
One of the CP0 agents began to speak, but was immediately cut off after only a few words.
"I'm talking to him, what are you butting in for?"
Moratos said bluntly, showing not an ounce of regard for the CP0 agent.
And indeed, in the eyes of Moratos, or rather, in the eyes of all Celestial Dragons, the people of CP were just their loyal dogs. Even the highest-ranking CP0 were no exception.
How much respect did they need to show their own dogs?
They were descendants of the creators of the world, the most noble beings in the world — the Celestial Dragons!!
After being bluntly shut down by Moratos, the CP0 agent showed a troubled expression beneath his mask, but he dared not say anything.
In the face of a Celestial Dragon, all they could do was obey.
Moratos turned his gaze back to Kyle, a trace of anger coloring his already ugly face. Wearing a vicious expression made his inherently hideous features even more grotesque.
"You Marine, do you want to die? Can't you hear a noble Celestial Dragon talking to you? You..."
"You're so ugly!!"
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