Chapter 442: Meeting Zephyr Again
Gion was flying through the sky.
Racing swiftly through the air above—the sea surface below rapidly receding. Speed so fast the oncoming wind made her cheeks ache.
Though Gion could use Rokushiki—briefly move through the sky via Moonwalk—true flight was impossible for her.
The reason she could currently race through this sky—entirely because clouds wrapped her body, dragging her rapidly skyward.
Not just her alone. Other Navy warriors transformed into Fish-Men were similarly wrapped by clouds.
Gion turned her head—looking toward that tall red figure racing ahead.
What monster-level stamina! Maintaining such high speed continuously racing through the sky!
Gion had already noticed—Brett wasn't flying in the ordinary sense. He merely repeatedly stepped on clouds condensing beneath his feet—then shot forward.
This man was indeed an unreachable monster.
Even without knowing about that battle at G-1 Base—Gion's heart still thought so.
But good news—at least they could survive now. Even more than surviving—even escaping Brett's control.
Zephyr-sensei...
Vice Admiral Momousagi couldn't help sighing inwardly.
Though they'd already parted ways—yet rescued again by that teacher.
However, even so—they remained enemies.
Momousagi absolutely wouldn't acknowledge that Zephyr-sensei's ideals. He'd been completely bewitched by Brett. Siding with Fish-Man Island—wanting to overturn the entire world—would only bring disaster to these entire seas.
Try—see if she could persuade him to change his mind.
Vice Admiral Momousagi's heart secretly made such a decision.
Brett ahead—dragging flame clouds racing—couldn't help his lips curving slightly.
Should say—worthy of being master and disciple? Perfectly timed—both had the same thoughts.
Then add more speed.
To this day—NEO Navy in this sea area called the New World could be said to be universally known.
The New World was originally the world's most chaotic sea area. Even with Emperors presiding—maintaining certain order through force—chaos never vanished.
After all, the Emperors themselves endlessly fought each other. How could there be true peace?
This situation finally began changing once NEO Navy appeared.
Though already parted ways with the Navy—Zephyr-sensei's principles differed little from his Navy period.
He recruited numerous non-member nations and many more areas not even qualifying as countries. Finally constructed a massive alliance.
Like a miniature World Government—he created a safe zone in a vast sea area in the New World's front section.
Though not absolutely peaceful—public order was comparable to the Four Seas. NEO Navy daily conducted high-intensity patrols in this sea area. After massive funding investment—bases stationed in various regions successively completed. Pirates entering would face merciless subjugation.
Anyway—Zephyr and his NEO Navy indeed brought changes to this sea area.
This matter—under World Economic News Agency newspaper promotion—had already become world-famous. People everywhere discussed it endlessly.
But naturally—Government-led news media still daily verbally attacked Zephyr-sensei's "terror rule."
However, though NEO Navy moved unhindered through the New World's first half—actually they appeared quite mysterious.
People worldwide didn't even know where their headquarters was.
This choice's reason was quite simple.
After all, NEO Navy—saying they were strong was strong, saying weak was indeed quite weak. If headquarters location was exposed—Navy conducting decapitation operations—simultaneously dispatching several Admirals attacking—Zephyr-sensei's side had absolutely no resistance capability.
As for why a proper military force's headquarters could still hide—naturally thanks to Brett's support.
Fish-Man Island Logistics Company was still successfully operating to this day. Even as time passed—sea beast capture difficulty decreased—scale already increasingly expanded.
Helping Zephyr-sensei transport supplies from deep seas—transporting fleets from seabed to New World locations—absolutely not difficult matters.
Brett currently brought Vice Admiral Momousagi's group arriving at NEO Navy's hidden headquarters.
This was an unremarkable deserted island commonly seen throughout the New World. Looked completely ordinary.
Only possibly special point—probably that it was especially inconspicuous. Even sea charts lacked its existence. Log Pose magnetic connections never related to it.
Roughly meaning—unless personally witnessed, personally visited—this island didn't exist for most people at sea.
And here was NEO Navy headquarters.
"Finally arrived."
Brett sighed beginning descent. "Feels like not much change from before."
Gion also looked down examining this island below.
Looked just like an ordinary deserted island. Even lacked proper buildings. Only the desolate island center had several not-very-tall houses built from stone.
This was NEO Navy headquarters?
Looked like not even qualifying as a small village.
Brett's lips curved high. Leading the group lightly touching down outside that row of stone houses in the island center.
"Zephyr-sensei, I've arrived."
He said.
Almost simultaneously with his words—one house door pushed open. A tall man rapidly walked out.
Muscularly robust body wore a dirty shirt. Unconcernedly exposing his right mechanical arm. Soft purple hair also somewhat messy.
"Brett! Long time no see!"
Zephyr-sensei approached giving Brett an enthusiastic hug.
"Long time no see."
Brett also returned the hug. Then stepped aside. "I've brought everyone over for you."
Only then did Zephyr see clearly—people Brett placed on the ground, still tightly bound by sturdy chains.
Momousagi sitting on the ground also happened to look up at him.
"..."
The atmosphere momentarily fell somewhat silent.
"Haven't seen each other for a while, right, Gion?"
Zephyr walked over, crouching down—leveling his gaze with his disciple's. "How did you—end up like this?"
This Fish-Man appearance—he could barely recognize her.
"Isn't this appearance not bad, Zephyr-sensei?"
Momousagi spoke sharply. "After all—aren't Fish-Men your most important partners?"
"You've also become unlikable, girl."
Zephyr-sensei shook his head helplessly. "But you're right. Fish-Men are indeed our most solid partners!"
"Because only they—who've suffered the most persecution, who understand this world's twisted nature most clearly—possess the greatest determination for change!"
Momousagi lowered her eyes, unmoved.
Brett shook his head. Persuading this lady would probably be a long, arduous road.
But no matter. Like Akainu and Aokiji—find a place to lock them up.
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