One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 121 Is it really not about showing off?

G5 Fortress.

From Roman's perspective, although it cannot compare to Marineford, it is still a magnificent building, but a closer look reveals the difficulty of building this fortress.

Although the general outline of the building is still intact, almost all the details have been patched up.

The docked warships were also covered in scars, and there wasn't a single good tile on the harbor tiles along the coast. Keen-eyed people could even see the red bloodstains left in the cracks.

It's clear that some fighting and sparring with pirates is almost inevitable here.

In stark contrast to the peaceful and stable life in Marineford, the marines here are noticeably more cautious, with at least three lookouts in each tower.

Almost the moment the warship came into view, flag signals were displayed, and the navy personnel on board responded with flag signals in return.

After confirming that it was the warship that had been dispatched earlier, the lookout immediately relayed the information, and the fully armed navy in the port began to lower its guard and prepare to receive it.

Although Roman couldn't see the specific situation clearly after the black veil was put on, her Observation Haki told her that the initial sense of vigilance she felt inside the fortress was beginning to relax.

Even with limited visibility, one person's figure was unmistakable.

Lieutenant General John Jarndall of the Giants.

Jaendor can be considered a veteran in the Navy.

In terms of seniority, even the Air Force Marshal is far inferior to this person.

Gaindo can be said to be among the first Titans sold to the Navy when the nun was young, and when the nun grew old, she took in her mother as part of the last batch of goods, and her mother is now over fifty years old.

With all these factors combined, Jaendo's age is at least 100+.

However, for a race of giants with an average lifespan of 300 years, being just over 100 years old is incredibly young. And because of their physical limitations, giants have a very high lower limit in their physical capabilities, but Gaindo is one of the best among them.

At the same time, his extensive experience earned him great respect.

If the nun had successfully sold Charlotte Linlin to the Marines back then, her joining the Marines wouldn't have been considered "laughable," but rather a continuation of her family's legacy. Speaking of which, Kaido was also targeted; the Kingdom planned to sell him, their greatest warrior, to the Marines, but he broke free and escaped.

Roman was unsure whether to criticize or condone the actions of the Navy or the World Government.

However, she is a results-oriented person, and since the result was unsuccessful, it means that there was a problem with the government's approach.

Since there is a need for talented children, a dedicated training base could be set up. It is a mistake to allow human traffickers to participate in the activities.

And Kaido, would it kill you to just have a proper talk with him?

They insisted on making the king speak, and even directly told him that selling Kaido would grant him a seat in the World Government. The greedy king, without bothering to coax or brainwash him, simply kidnapped him.

Therefore, it's perfectly normal for the final result to have some flaws.

And the most direct consequence was the emergence of two maritime emperors.

It seems there are still many areas that need improvement.

With these thoughts in mind, the warship slowly entered the G5 fortress.

"Welcome, both of you. I am Colonel Kerry Alam. Lieutenant General Pete has been waiting for you. Now, I will lead you to my office." A tall, slender, and serious-looking naval officer suddenly appeared.

He should have been handsome, but the scars on his forehead and left cheek disrupted the harmony of his features, making him look serious and frightening.

"Thank you for your help." x2

After that, Oni-Zhu and Roman began to follow in Aram's footsteps.

The naval personnel they encountered along the way were all orderly and serious. The floors they walked on were spotless, with no cigarette ash or old marks.

The military in the One Piece world isn't as well-trained as in my previous life. Here, you can eat, drink, gamble, and have tattoos without any problems. But the Marines at G5 Fortress are clearly much better. Putting aside their combat strength, their quality and attitude alone are enough to earn you respect. After all, every time I worked at Marineford, I'd see a few Marines secretly gambling or slacking off, but that doesn't seem to happen here.

However, considering that Sakazuki's personal guards were among them, it becomes quite understandable.

If it weren't for this level of commitment, Sakazuki probably wouldn't have accepted them.

Being strict and demanding has unspeakable drawbacks, but its advantages are also obvious.

Their excellent military discipline and serious attitude enable them to exert greater strength in actual combat.

If only combat power is considered, Sakazuki is indeed very suitable for leading troops.

"We've arrived. Please come in." Aram stopped in front of a large door and gestured for them to enter.

Onigumo, of course, didn't stand on ceremony and opened the door directly, with Roman following closely behind into the room.

Although it was the base commander's office, it inherited someone's simple style, extremely simple. Although the space was large, there were no useless things placed there. If it weren't for the few white porcelain potted plants missing from the windowsill, Roman would have subconsciously thought it was another office of Sakazuki.

"Welcome, Major General Onigumo and Lieutenant Syr Roman."

Sitting in the red chair was an elderly man who looked to be in his sixties. However, in Roman's perception, his blood and energy were still vigorous, his body was healthy, his muscles were firm, and he showed no signs of aging. If he wanted, he could sit in that position for several more years.

"Hello, Lieutenant General Pete. I think Lieutenant General Sakazuki has already told you why we are here." Onigumo was not one to beat around the bush; he always spoke his mind directly.

Roman remained silent, after all, the "protagonist" now was Onigumo, and it wasn't her turn to steal the spotlight.

“Of course, Sakazuki has already told me. Although I think he's overthinking it, he probably wants to see if his personal guards can still complete their missions even without his supervision. I don't think they will disappoint you. The marines trained by Sakazuki are the most determined marines I've ever met.” Pete finished speaking with a look of pride and satisfaction.

It's not hard to tell his attitude towards Sakazuki from his excited tone.

"I think you're right, and we'll witness it closely." Even the usually serious Onigumo smiled when this topic came up. The hawkish navy, especially the part led by Sakazuki, is renowned for its fighting strength and willpower.

This is also the main reason why Sakazuki is given important roles.

Although it sounds good, if it really reaches that level, what's the point of me being the warlord?

Sakazuki doesn't do meaningless things, but somehow it feels like he's showing off by coming here.

Roman's mind was full of questions.