"Oh? You said that the senior came to North Blue?"
"He's really something. He came to North Blue in such a mysterious way without even telling me in advance."
"Luckily, T Bone met me. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been prepared at all."
After learning from Doll that Borsalino had come to the North Blue, Rosen's first reaction was joy.
In the Marine Headquarters, there are only four people who have the best relationship with him.
Two peers.
Kake and Gion.
Two elders.
Zephyr and Borsalino.
No.
Compared to Zephyr, Borsalino's relationship is more unique, with both the care of an elder and the ease of getting along with peers.
"Admiral."
"I think this matter may not be simple."
"Regarding Admiral Kizaru coming to the North Blue, he might be coming for you."
Unlike Rosen, Doll was a little worried about Borsalino's appearance.
It was because she vaguely felt that the Admiral's trip to the North Blue was definitely not just for tourism or vacation.
There must be a reason for this.
Moreover, it is very likely that Rosen is involved.
"Just think about it."
"The senior came to see you, and he didn't even tell me in advance."
"I'm worried that Admiral Kizaru came to the North Blue because of the Heavenly Gold incident."
Doll pondered for a moment, then reminded Rosen to prepare early.
As a lieutenant Captain in the headquarters and the adjutant carefully selected by Sengoku for Rosen, she is well aware of the importance of the Admiral of the Marine.
If there is no urgent matter, I will not leave the headquarters easily.
"First, your hometown is in North Blue, so it's normal for you to return home."
"Secondly, he's a Marine Admiral. He shouldn't have to report to me wherever he goes, right?"
"As for the claim that I came here for the Heavenly Gold, that may be so, but it is not important."
Rosen shook his head.
He didn't care at all why Borsalino came to North Blue. He only knew that his senior had come to North Blue, so as the host and his junior, he should receive him well.
It's like an extremely important guest or an elder coming to visit.
The first reaction is not to doubt the other party's motives, but to extend warm hospitality.
"Doll."
"You only have to remember one thing."
"As long as he is my senior, I must treat him with courtesy."
Rosen was both comforting and awakening Doll.
What didn't happen, didn't happen.
We cannot be defensive and distant just because of possibilities and speculations.
Putting aside the relationship between himself and Borsalino, as long as they were Marine forces upholding justice, his view was to unite them all, even if their positions were opposing and their justice was in conflict.
Even if it is someone who has fought with you, you should not reject the fight.
Even Doflamingo, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, can be tolerated for the time being.
He can even subdue Vinsmoke Judge.
Even Gild Tesoro, he could discipline with patience.
Not to mention the Marine.
As long as they are not trash among pirates, like those hopeless prisoners in the sixth layer of the infinite hell, and are of no use to the Marine, Rosen's purpose will always be to unite everything.
"Feel sorry."
"Admiral, I lost my composure."
After hearing this, Doll's restless heart calmed down.
She also reacted.
I was at a loss because of the arrival of the Admiral.
But there's nothing we can do about it.
After all, his boss was really too generous.
After taking office in North Blue, every action she took was a test of her psychological endurance.
"So you should know what to do now?"
Seeing that Doll had regained his usual composure, Rosen smiled.
"Be prepared to receive Admiral Kizaru."
Doll said without hesitation.
"Go ahead."
Rosen nodded happily.
Personally, the two are senior and junior students, and they have a very good personal relationship.
From a public perspective, Borsalino is a Marine Admiral, so the proper reception etiquette should be followed.
Relationships are built through interaction, but this interaction is not just about words, but about actions.
If your behavior is frivolous and rude, and reveals disrespect and neglect everywhere, with the Admiral's extremely distinctive personality, who would be willing to unite around you?
Even a vice Admiral wouldn't want to do that.
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The entrance to Upside-Down Mountain was not far from the location of the 1st Branch. In addition, Borsalino was riding on the latest version of the battleship of the Marine Headquarters, which had its own power and a very fast speed.
Just one day later, Doll, who had been keeping an eye on Borsalino's movements, learned from a Marine ship patrolling nearby waters that a warship had entered the territorial waters of the First Branch.
Keeping Rosen's instructions in mind, she immediately followed the reception etiquette to the fullest.
Although there was no band or banners, she gathered all the sailors in the base at the dock, except for some sailors on patrol.
Of course, Rosen was also present, and he even called Douglas Bullet, who lifts weights every day, to join him.
He was not interested in figuring out Borsalino's purpose, nor would he speculate. He only knew that since Borsalino came to North Blue and wanted to pay him a visit, he had to receive his senior well.
That's all.
Soon, a warship appeared in Rosen's sight, cutting through the sea surface, rippling waves, and heading towards the dock of the 1st branch.
As the warship was steadily moored at the dock, a figure walked down from the deck at the first moment.
"Junior, just come pick me up."
"I'm a little overwhelmed by the fuss!"
"You know, I was in a hurry to leave this time, so I only brought a bag of tea. This souvenir is very meager. Facing your appearance, I feel embarrassed to get off the boat."
Borsalino, holding a bag of tea leaves, looked around the crowd, then fixed his gaze on Rosen.
Reunion after a long separation.
His junior fellow student has already stood at the pinnacle of the ocean, commanding all branches of the West Sea and holding great power.
But when facing myself, it was just like when I was in the Marine Academy and had not yet graduated.
This made him very happy.
As a Marine Admiral, Borsalino didn't care how many people Rosen brought to greet him, or what ceremonies and programs he prepared. None of that mattered.
He only cared whether Rosen himself was present.
What's the result?
Rosen arrived early, and even brought Doll and Douglas Bullet, his right-hand men, to wait for him at the dock of the 1st Branch.
The younger students' respect for the older students.
Just fill it up.
It was worth it that before leaving, I still remembered Rosen's preferences and finally found a bag of Tea Country's special black tea as a souvenir.
"Senior, your gift is quite generous!"
"What's more, sending tea over a thousand miles is more important than the gift itself."
"You came all the way from the Grand Line to the North Blue, and you didn't forget to bring me some tea. As your host, I must show my appreciation."
Rosen glanced at the tea leaves in Borsalino's hand. He knew that this was not the kind of tea you could find everywhere in a roadside tea shop.
Same.
Just as Borsalino only cared about his presence, he also only cared about Borsalino's feelings.
Whenever I go out to North Blue, I never forget to bring myself some souvenirs, and they must be carefully prepared ones.
There is nothing much to say about Borsalino's performance as a senior.
"Speaking of North Blue, your subordinates have told me a lot about you along the way, and I have witnessed a lot with my own eyes."
"Honestly, at first, I couldn't believe that this was my hometown full of pirates."
"Since you came to the North Blue, it's almost like the Great Pirate Age never existed here."
Borsalino couldn't help but sigh.
He wasn't complimenting Rosen, but genuinely marveling at his achievements.
How long have you been here since you came to this sea area and took office as Admiral?
In just half a year, the North Blue has been transformed.
In the past, in this sea, he almost only heard the voices of pirates. The voices of the Marine were really weak. After the great pirate era began, they became weaker day by day.
But this time I revisited the old place.
He heard only one voice in the North Blue, and that was the voice of the Marine.
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