Sengoku didn't respond. He simply placed a folder with information on the table.
"The other seven warlords have been invited by vice admirals, only Boa Hancock is left. Are you sure?"
Karl raised his eyebrows, feeling a slight unease. If it's the Empress, the task of "Don't fight your own" becomes almost impossible!
With Crocodile and Doflamingo , he would have 100% confidence in success because they truly need the status of the Seven Warlords.
But the Empress is an unusual woman. Although she needs the status, she has a peculiar character. She constantly uses her beauty to commit crimes; otherwise, this mission wouldn't have been assigned to him.
" Admiral Sengoku, can we switch?"
"What do you think?"
It seemed there was no choice. Karl sighed and picked up the folder with information on the Empress.
"Alright, I'll take on this mission, but remember that Amazon Island is in the Calm Belt! My ship won't make it!"
Sengoku waved dismissively:
"That's a minor issue. You're already a general. Headquarters will provide you with a ship equipped with sea stone, and it will arrive the day after tomorrow."
"Rest for these two days and set out the day after tomorrow!"
"Alright"
When Karl was about to leave, Chief of staff Tsuru called out to him:
"Wait!"
"Tsuru? What happened?"
Chief of Staff Cran looked at Karl with a smile:
"The thing is... do you remember Ain?"
"Of course! Wait, Tsuru, is everything alright with her?"
Seeing Karl's worried expression, Tsuru was momentarily taken aback, then laughed:
"Nonsense, Ain is fine! She just wants to be your adjutant."
"Oh, thank goodness! But what did you say? Ain wants to come with me?"
Tsuru continued to laugh:
"Yes! Ah, I trained her for so long, and now she's unstoppable ~"
Karl grew nervous. After such a long separation, she suddenly decided to become his adjutant. Could Ain really be yearning for his presence?
"So… Ain really said that?"
"Are you doubting it?"
Sengoku also smiled and added:
"Not just Ain, a lot of female marines want to be on your ship! You're very lucky ~"
"Tsk-tsk-tsk ~ The most handsome man in the world… yes, I was a looker in my youth too! Why didn't anyone give me such a nickname?"
The most handsome man in the world… could it really be true?! No wonder the female marines had such shining eyes when they looked at him on the way here!
Karl scratched his head in embarrassment:
"Since Miss Tsuru said it, I'll talk to Ain later."
Tsuru nodded:
"That's for the best. I've already released her; she should report to you right before departure!"
…
Leaving the Navy headquarters, Karl headed to the training grounds. Despite the lack of recruits, Zeff conducted marine training every day.
"Teacher Zeff! Long time no see!"
"Ha-ha-ha, you finally came! Wow, you've done well! Already a Rear admiral General!"
Zeff joyfully patted Karl on the shoulder. Karl appeared to have really pulled himself together; it seemed he had been training diligently.
"Isn't it thanks to my daily pirate-catching! Otherwise, I wouldn't have been promoted from Colonel to Major General!"
Zeff waved dismissively:
"Your strength is already enough to be a Vice Admiral. Compared to Akainu, Aokiji, and the others, you're too slow!"
"How can I compare to those monsters!"
Upon hearing Karl's words, Zeff smiled silently. Truth be told, in his eyes, Karl could also be considered a monster.
After chatting for a bit, Zeff suddenly pointed to a girl with blue hair standing at the edge of the grounds:
"Hey, look, is that Ain?"
Karl looked closely and saw it was indeed her, so he quickly approached her.
"Ain, did you come to see Teacher Zeff?"
Ain blushed, looking at Karl, whom she hadn't seen in so long.
"So, did Chief of Staff Tsuru tell you that I want to be your deputy?"
"Ha-ha-ha, of course, he did. Why, are you so eager to be my adjutant?"
Ain, with a touch of frustration, lightly punched Karl on the chest with her pink fist.
"Hmph! I just want to be your adjutant, are you in agreement?"
"How could I refuse! Otherwise, who would I talk to if you turned me into a child?"
The corners of Ain's mouth slightly lifted, and her heart beat a little faster when she saw the teasing smile on Karl's face.
"You're clever! I'll go to Teacher Zeff!"
With that said, Ain blushed and ran off.
"Hey, don't forget to come to me tomorrow morning!"
"Got it!"
After Ain left, Karl walked away with a smile. He hadn't seen the blonde Monica in several months and missed her dearly…
At night, the rain and clouds suddenly parted.
Monica breathed heavily, resting on Karl, drawing circles on his chest with her fingers.
"I'll be leaving in a few days."
Karl furrowed his brow and looked directly into Monica's eyes:
"Why?"
Was it because of the recent news, or did someone say something to her?
"You're too bright... I am not worthy of you, and you're constantly fighting pirates... I... I feel uneasy..."
Karl silently lit a cigarette, got up from the bed, and approached the window.
When the cigarette burned out, Karl looked at the "sleeping" Monica and whispered:
"Sorry..."
Monica, lying in bed and feigning sleep, cried bitterly, her tears soaking the pillow.
Did she not expect this outcome?
Karl sighed. Monica was an ordinary person, and ordinary people need support.
But as a marine, he couldn't provide her with that support.
In the middle of the night, Karl suddenly opened his eyes, got out of bed, took 100 million beli from the system space, and placed it in Monica's suitcase.
Then he took a lock of Monica's golden hair and decided to make a life card from it.
This way, even if they wouldn't be together anymore, Monica could live comfortably, and with the life card, he could detect any threats to her life in time.
…
The next day, Moon Bay.
"Look, it's Major General Karl!" "That's him, sisters, don't let him escape!"
Hearing about Karl's return, numerous female marines surrounded him, calling him Major General Karl. ( Major general is rear admiral)
"Major General Karl, please help!"
A female marine standing in front of him pointed to a scar on her face, and Karl instantly realized he would eventually have to repay his debt to the G-2 Division.
"Ha-ha-ha, no problem! Wait, I'll find a place..."
Thus, Miracle Doctor Karl's clinic officially opened, drawing an endless line of female marines wanting to heal and remove scars.
Eventually, the entire Marineford was in shock; everyone with minor illnesses or injuries came to him. If Karl couldn't widely use his holy light, he would have been worn out.
The vacation turned out to be more exhausting than work—Karl was convinced of that. However, thanks to his actions, Karl significantly increased his reputation in the Navy.
At least in Marineford, everyone knew the name of Miracle Doctor Karl.
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