Chapter 437 Porusalino: From Chasing Blackbeard to Chasing Luffy? The Adventures of Ace!

The location is the Marine Headquarters, Marinefando.

Although it has passed the prescribed meal time at noon, there are still many sailors in the No. 1 mess hall gorging themselves on food - unlike other internal agencies of the world government, the navy, especially the navy headquarters, operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can find sailors at work at any time.

After all, pirates don’t have any so-called fixed rest time! Any time, any place, super pirate, serious crime!

Ace, who usually got along quickly with any sailor and was quite well-known throughout Marineland, was sitting alone in the corner of the restaurant for the rare occasion. The small portion of pure white rice on the plate in front of him was in sharp contrast to the piled meat dishes on the plates of the other sailors.

Even if someone noticed something was wrong with Ace, out of good intentions and curiosity, and offered to "share a table" with him and have a chat during the meal, he would politely refuse. Then he continued to frown, staring at the restaurant with people coming and going around him, sometimes with a solemn expression, sometimes in a daze, as if he had encountered some very difficult decision.

The defected sailor Monkey D. Luffy who left the Navy Headquarters...

Although he is not related by blood, he has a deeper relationship with his younger brother, Monkey D. Luffy, than many of his brothers...

Luffy's dual identity, as well as the seagull symbol of justice engraved on his back, made Ace feel depressed - although he knew it was an illusion, he just couldn't control his emotions.

Even the ordinary discussions of various pirate subjugation missions by the surrounding sailors expanded in Ace's ears without limit, until they echoed in his mind, causing ripples that could not subside for a long time.

Why would you do such a thing? Luffy?

Obviously I already have a battleship that I can command, and then I want to invite you aboard my ship...

Do you love so-called freedom and the sea so much?

After a few minutes, Ace finally made up his mind, took a deep breath, then stood up and walked straight out of the restaurant.

He said secretly in his heart:

"Luffy, my stupid Oudou! I will personally arrest you and return you to Marinefando! Then correct your mistakes!"

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In the Marinefando Fortress Building, in the large conference room A, the unfinished "East China Sea Mission Debriefing Meeting" was interrupted by Ace who suddenly broke in.

Porusalino, who was standing in front of the projection screen to report on his work, reminded aloud: "Lieutenant General Ace Garp is not here. Your grandpa said he was going to the commercial street to buy donuts limited to the headquarters. I haven’t eaten for two months and I’m almost starving..."

Ace, who looked calm, slowly raised his head, looked around at the navy bosses present, and said with firm eyes:

"Sorry, General Porusalino, I'm actually here to see you!"

The Warring States Marshal, who was sitting firmly at the head of the conference table, heard Ace say this and saw him like this. A fleeting hint of relief and smile flashed in his eyes, but he soon pretended to be serious and put on a serious expression. Deputy black face:

"Asshole! You little brat, what level of meeting do you think we are having! You actually broke in without permission! Get out! Go to the management office to get your punishment!"

Except for the feigning anger of the Warring States Marshal and the always frivolous Porusalino, the other generals in the conference room were all expressionless on the surface, but secretly felt funny.

——From outside the fortress building to the large conference room A, you have to go through at least five checks and blocks. Without the secret permission of Marshal Warring States, even if Ace is the grandson of Lieutenant General Garp, all the sailors on duty are familiar with him. , he can't get up to this floor either.

However, Ace's mind was now filled with Luffy's affairs, and he did not consider these at all. Although his scalp was numb because of Marshal Sengoku's "anger", he still pressed his lips tightly, took a deep breath, and with great determination He opened his mouth and said:

"Marshal Warring States, General Porusalino, sirs... I'm here to apply for a mission."

"Oh? Applying for a mission? You must not be familiar with that boat of yours, right? I remember you just drove it back from Fish-Man Island? It hasn't even passed the 10,000-mile running-in period, right?"

After the Warring States Marshal "finished singing", Porusalino smiled and "hummed a tune" again: "And Ace... you should report to your immediate superiors about applying for a mission. The processes and procedures cannot be without rules."

Hearing Porusalino mention his boat, Ace's calmness and seriousness showed a hint of excitement that was in line with his usual personality, but it was quickly replaced by helplessness.

With his companions, he passed the final assessment of General Zefa, became qualified to lead a warship alone, entered the special dock of Fishman Island under the 10,000-meter deep sea, and got a special warship that made him extremely satisfied - during this time This was supposed to be the stage when Ace, a young sailor, was overjoyed and ready to show off his skills.

Until he returned to Marinefando, he wanted to share his joy with his brother Luffy and sent out an invitation. However, he could not find anyone at all, and he heard the wanted notice that the General Staff was planning to issue:

His adopted brother, Monkey D. Luffy, caused a scene in the Navy Headquarters a few days ago. While causing many injuries and damage to many departments, he robbed supplies and warships. He took two other young sailors with him. He defected from Malinfando and gave up his identity as a marine.

To be honest, for Ace, hearing the story of "Luffy causing trouble in Marinefando" can be regarded as a daily routine that he has become accustomed to.

After all, Luffy is indeed naughty and lively, and unreliable most of the time. Not only is he known as the "three troublesome characters of Marinefando" along with the equally unreliable Porusalino and Lieutenant General Garp, but also with Lieutenant General Garp. This grandfather, and the father Long, the leader of the revolutionary army, were discussed together and were called Little Mengqi, Old Mengqi, and Big Mengqi respectively.

But in any case, these discussions and titles are not only ridiculed, but also recognized in terms of ability. In short, they are not vicious. Even every time the headquarters' daily report said "Luffy is making a big fuss," many sailors were watching the amusement of Luffy, Admiral Zephyr and other navy bosses.

But all this "friendliness and joy" are based on Luffy being a righteous sailor - "He is a capable sailor, he is young, he has an eccentric personality, he is normal and charming, just... Like General Porusalino.”

However, this time, the nature was completely different. Luffy left Malinfando through unauthorized and abnormal means, committing the worst act of defection.

You know, in the many years since the navy was established, what most sailors hate most is not pirates, but those who were once colleagues, but for various reasons, abandoned justice, chose to leave or even become hostile to their former colleagues. of traitors.

Ace is extremely proud of his navy status, especially since he knows that as the son of Pirate King Roger, he can be accepted by Porusalino and other knowledgeable navy bosses, and receive their training and help. This kind of Recognition across positions and identities is such a rare thing. Therefore, on weekdays, he always holds himself to the high standards of his teacher Sakaski, and competes with his sister An Youyou, who aspires to become a naval marshal, and has become a role model in the minds of many young sailors.

But now, his adopted brother Luffy has done such a thing...

The old conversation with his companion Derek still echoed in his ears - Drake once told him how disappointed he was with his father who defected from the navy, how angry he was that he was a bad person, and how he hoped to become an excellent sailor one day. And what a longing.

He was comforting and encouraging Drake at that time, but now he also encountered something of the same nature.

"Marshal, General, sirs, I would like to take charge of the defection of Marine Monkey D. Luffy."

Ace said these words, "I will personally capture him and the sailors he took away, and together we will capture Marinevando, accept punishment, and make up for our mistakes!"

When Ace's words fell, it was like a heavy hilarious bomb exploded in the room, but the effect was on the hearts of these navy bosses. On the surface, they didn't show anything - even if they couldn't hold back their laughter. Yes, his body only trembled slightly, but there was still no expression on his face.

"I understand your feelings and thoughts, Ace, but"

The Warring States Marshal lowered his face and asked in a deep voice, "We all know the relationship between you and Monkey D. Luffy as sworn brothers. How can you guarantee that in the process of arresting him, you will not show favoritism and act in accordance with the regulations?"

Ace seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and organized his words according to his true thoughts:

"Yes, the concerns of the officers do exist, and I have indeed thought about this."

"Well~ it's a good thing to think,"

Porusalino stroked his chin with one hand and said in a playful tone: "So Ace, how do you plan to answer us after thinking about it?"

"I think there are three measures that can dispel your concerns, sirs!"

Ace lowered his voice, "First, let people who are capable of suppressing me and have everyone's trust in completing this mission participate in the arrest mission. This will not only supervise me, but also serve as a warning to me. "

"I learned that when Lu Monkey D. Luffy made a fuss in the headquarters and tried to leave, Rob Lucci's Navy Deception Squadron 7 tried to stop him, but ultimately failed. The situation of Rob Lucci and Squad 7 , all the superiors know about them, they are powerful and their mission completion rate is almost 100%, so I think they can continue to carry out the task of arresting Luffy with me."

"Second. Well."

"second."

Ace stammered to organize his words, but he opened his mouth several times, but could not think of anything more - the reason why he said three points before was entirely because of General Zefa's teachings about "three-point speech is more persuasive" , and his eagerness to prove that he is qualified for this task.

In fact, he was just mentally prepared, but found that apart from the first point he came up with in a hurry, he really didn't seem to have any.

The conference room suddenly fell into an eerie silence, and the bosses were tightening their expressions to avoid laughing.

Until Porusalino and Marshal Warring States looked at each other, the latter slowly stood up straight and knocked on the table:

"Okay, let's make this decision for now. Remember to go to the staff department to register the mission and submit the plan. We still have to continue the meeting."

"Wait a minute, Marshal, don't you think Luffy and I are sworn brothers! Maybe I will."

Ace looked at a group of big guys who seemed to be looking a little strange in surprise, and fell into a short circuit in his brain.

Looking at Ace who still hadn't reacted, Porusalino shrugged helplessly and decided to teach the innocent young man a lesson, both in the original plot of One Piece and in the current timeline, to let him understand to the "dangerous nature of the human heart."

So Porusalino raised three fingers with a bright smile:

"Let me ask you three questions, Ace. First, can Luffy beat any of us here? Second, were we not at the headquarters on the day Luffy defected? Third, the work of the staff department The efficiency is so low that you still can’t draw up a wanted order?”

Seriously thinking about Porusalino's question, Ace had a strange expression on his face. After a slight hesitation, he firmly shook his head like a rattle.

Luffy is indeed incredibly powerful, but he is still young after all. Among the navy bosses here, he may have used all his cards, and with a desperate awareness, relying on the strength of the Dark Fruit against ability users and the possible carelessness of the opponent, he can barely draw with a few. But defeated? No need to think about it.

As for the fact that all the big bosses are not in the headquarters, it is even more nonsense. As a naval admiral, but the most special one, Porusalino may often be away from the headquarters. Some lieutenant generals may also often perform missions, but everyone is not in the headquarters? Unless the holy land of Mariejoia is about to be destroyed?

And at least the Warring States Marshal, the Dinghai Shenzhen of his headquarters, would basically not leave the island except for a meeting in Mariegioa.

Not to mention the work efficiency of the headquarters' staff department - since the popularity of the telephone bug network, even a small pirate bounty in a remote sea can be notified to the entire navy within a day. As for the most heinous incident of defection from headquarters like Luffy, it would probably be reported to all the sailors within an hour and spread throughout the entire World Government.

Porusalino spread his hands in a rather amusing manner and looked at Ace with an expression that said, "You haven't reacted yet":

"Then it's over, so you said, did Luffy really defect? ​​Do we really not trust you to arrest him?"

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The innocent child Ace, under Porusalino's straightforward instructions, his eyes gradually widened, veins popped up on his neck, and his face began to change from white to blue and then black at a speed visible to the naked eye. My lips kept opening and closing, but I couldn't say a complete sentence:

"That you"

"this"

"But."

"Why."

"I"

In the end, it was reduced to a simple word, quite powerless:

".blanch!"

"Hahahahahahahahahaha!"

The large conference room was suddenly filled with cheerful air.

Porusalino couldn't help but joked:

"Watch your words, Captain Ace, don't talk to your boss!"