Ghost Shark, but in the world of One Piece

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The new recruits had solemn faces and sang loudly, their magnificent military might resounding in the clear sky and wafting in the fierce wind.

Many naval officers were also deeply moved and couldn't help but echo the sentiment.

Powerful and majestic, melodious yet stirring!

It's like a battle hymn of raging fire burning away evil!

For a moment, Laurentina even felt her blood surging and her heart filled with fighting spirit.

After the military song ended, everyone sat down, and Fleet Admiral Sengoku took the stage.

Deliver a speech.

"In the new year... (omitted)"

Young people who are about to graduate, please stay true to your original aspirations and continue to strive for the cause of justice. After all, isn't it admirable to be someone who consistently upholds their beliefs?

The usually serious Sengoku couldn't help but smile, paused for a moment, and continued:

"Finally, I hope that the Great Pirate Era can be completely eradicated through our joint efforts. I sincerely wish all of you young people—great success in your endeavors!"

above! "

This elderly man spoke concisely and humorously, yet exuded a natural air of authority, giving the impression that he was a man who believed in 'justice reigning supreme'.

After the applause, the World Government's representative, CP6 Director Habs, took the stage.

"The Navy has always taken it upon itself to cultivate warriors of justice and to eradicate evil, working diligently and tirelessly. I, on behalf of the World Government, hereby declare..."

Habs held the manuscript and read it with a completely emotionless tone, which made the guests in the audience murmur and the scene slightly noisy.

It evokes the feeling of a school principal reading aloud a manuscript in broken Mandarin, complete with spittle flying everywhere.

Sakazuki's face darkened as the audience below the stage watched as the sacred and solemn graduation ceremony was turned into a chaotic mess by the scumbags.

How can we carry out a just cause while surrounded by these scoundrels?

Finally, the grueling speech ended, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"Next, please welcome the new recruit representative, Laurentina, to the stage to give a speech entitled 'The Naval Light Shining on the World Government'!"

The host and meeting king, Brannew, led the applause and then stepped down from the stage.

Everyone's attention was drawn to it.

Morgans craned his neck, his face full of excitement.

Stussy took a sip of black tea, a smile appearing beneath his black veil.

Sakazuki sat on the bench with his legs crossed, smiling even more broadly than Kuzan.

In the recruit training area, Laurentina held her newly revised speech, her gaze lowered.

Silent memories flooded my mind.

"Grandma Crane, why did you have to revise the manuscript at the last minute?"

"Lauren Tina, this is the CP's arrangement, and the content is 'correct'!"

"You know I don't like this."

"Child, this is good for your future, why go against the government officials?"

Hey.

Laurentina stood up and walked step by step to the front of the stage, her manuscript swaying precariously in the strong wind.

"Is that the legendary Navy Empress? She's so beautiful!"

"Tsk tsk, I wonder what price this kind of stuff would fetch in the underworld."

An elegant figure stepped onto the stairs, and a burst of cheers erupted from the audience, instantly drowning out her praise.

"So...so beautiful!" Morgans' eyes lit up with hearts, and he froze on the spot. (He reacted the same way when he met Shirahoshi.)

Stussy's eyes, hidden beneath his veil, momentarily lost focus before regaining their light.

Luffield tapped his cane, and the hand holding his coffee couldn't help but tremble slightly.

Even more emotionally charged were the thunderous applause from the new naval recruits and the unstoppable smiles on the faces of the naval high command.

Of course, the officials at the CP agency were all smiles, increasingly looking forward to the content of the girl's speech.

Hey.

Laurentina walked onto the stage, a faint smile on her face. She ignored the audience's adoration, her mind solely focused on the words of Granny Crane echoing in her ears.

Why go against the government?

Yes, I'm still a rookie, how can I possibly withstand the behemoth that is the World Government?

Weak in strength, with his Devil Fruit not yet fully developed, poor physical skills and unskilled swordsmanship, he could only flee in disarray from the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

All alone, without Titi, without the little bird, without the second captain, and not knowing if I'll ever be able to go home again.

How can a tiny, insignificant creature in the world of One Piece withstand the forces of Im, the Five Elders, and Uranus who sweep across the entire world?

but...

Do we really need to read this document aloud?

Laurentina unfolded her speech, beginning with her love for the World Government and the Celestial Dragons...

The girl fell silent, as if the CP leader's mockery had poured in.

Bang! The scene of the man in the bakery being shot is still vivid in my mind.

Click! That was the sound of that brat trying to hit the metal block.

"That's a stupid girl," the girl couldn't help but smile. "If we meet again, I'll definitely give her a good kick, hahaha."

The girl picked up her speech and stood in front of the podium.

The enthusiastic welcome almost lifted the entire attic of the headquarters off the ground.

Laurentina turned her gaze to the area where the CP organization was located and tapped on a document with a blank expression.

World Government, go eat shit!

Sizzle!

The manuscript, torn in two, fluttered in the clear sky, instantly silencing the clamor that had been like waves of discussion; the entire stage was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

"The CCP has no right to confer titles upon me!"

Hearty laughter echoed through the square via the electric current.

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Do you know how much a loaf of bread costs? (Please support me!)

The CCP has no right to confer a title upon me?!

The square was so quiet that only the sound of waves crashing could be heard.

Then a raging cacophony bombarded our eardrums, a tempestuous barrage of noise, plunging the square into utter chaos.

Media professionals like Morgans were ecstatic, scribbling away rapidly, while photographers snapped away, capturing the stunning scene amidst the flying debris.

"How could it have come to this! How could it have come to this!"

The naval high command was in an uproar. Tsuru couldn't help but sigh. Sengoku's face was expressionless. Tina's Pocky slipped from her hand and fell to the ground.

Of course, there are exceptions, such as Sakazuki, whose eyes lit up and he almost clapped with excitement.

That's courage! That's the hope for justice!

Representatives of other forces

Their expressions varied. The CP officer's face was gloomy and his expression was distorted. Stusi paused for a moment, then rested her chin on her slender hand and looked at the stage with interest.

An interesting female navy woman.

They'll definitely be under close government scrutiny from now on.

The newlyweds who had experienced the Chambord incident cheered collectively, and students from other classes, through word of mouth, were also impressed by the girl's feat and couldn't help but clap and applaud.

Habs, filled with rage, slammed his fist on the table, stood up, and demanded through gritted teeth:

"Recruit, are you betraying the World Government?!"

All eyes were once again focused on the stage, and Sengoku glanced at it with displeasure.

Refusing a CP rank equates to betraying the World Government. Ultimately, both the CP and the Navy are government agencies.

That's a really rough trap, kid!

The photographer subconsciously adjusted the position of the Den Den Mushi, pointing the lens at the girl on the podium.

Amidst expectant, worried, and mocking gazes, Laurentina pointed at Habs, tilted her head slightly, and smiled:

"Can the CP represent the government's top leadership?" The girl tossed her hair, blinking her eyes in confusion. "Or is the CP trying to seize power?"

hum!

As soon as he finished speaking, Habs was the first to lose his composure. He wiped his sweat and said urgently, "This is slander! Slander! I am just a public servant of the government..."

He immediately stood up and retorted loudly, his mind filled with loyalty. The other CP officers moved their chairs away, seemingly wanting to keep their distance.

Spandam felt so tired. Are all the CP officers so lacking in emotional intelligence? Wait, I'm also from the CP organization. Never mind then.

"You look really ugly when you're in a hurry." Laurentina looked away with disgust and laughed, "Hurry up and go to the waste decomposition area of ​​the Red Harbor Third Factory to undergo thermal decomposition. Maybe that will clear your head."

"Pfft, hahaha." Garp's sudden laughter broke the silence of the entire audience, and Hab's expression immediately turned interesting, as if he had swallowed a fly.

Damn bastard, if I could beat you...

The audience erupted in laughter, and some malicious photographers even shoved their lenses right in Habsburg's face to take pictures. His constipated expression, combined with the latest naval joke, was perfect fodder for tomorrow's big news.

"Hey, are you challenging the authority of the CP organization?" Habs changed the subject, his eyes fixed on the girl on the stage.

He tried to link the entire CP together and exaggerate the problem.

"Shut up! You idiot!" Spandam finally lost his temper and couldn't help but yell at him.

Have some sense of the situation, you idiot! If this continues, the old men in the government are going to lose their temper.

Upon hearing this, Habs shuddered, slowly turned his head, and looked at his colleague.

The distance between the benches indicated their attitude.

Failed.

Not only would he die on the spot, but he would also lose face for the CP, and might even be punished by the Five Elders.

Habs clenched his fists, but his head eventually drooped sadly, his arms feeling as heavy as if they had been broken.

"Hmph, foolish and selfish, ugly and despicable," Laurentina added a scathing remark.

"Lauren Tina!" Sengoku also stopped the girl's pursuit, although he himself was quite pleased to hear it, his smile shining as if he had become ten years younger.

"Recruit, begin your speech," Spandam urged, his face appearing somewhat tired.

speech?

Can I still give a speech? What can I say if I've torn up the script?

The interest of everyone watching the ceremony was piqued, and they turned their attention back to it.

At that moment, the sea breeze stopped, the noise from below the podium disappeared, the narrow passageway glowed with the light of Den Den Mushi (snail phone), and a beam of sunlight pierced through the clouds, casting its light on the elegant and noble young woman.

"Since the CP organization has doubts about my stance," the girl said, holding up the Den Den Mushi in her palm, "then let me explain why I choose justice."

What's the reason for joining the Navy?

interesting.

Mihawk sat on the bench with his legs crossed, a smile on his face.

Sakazuki raised his head, his smile filled with anticipation.

All the high-ranking officers, along with the new recruits, raised their heads seriously.

The Navy's beliefs are a serious matter!

"The theme of my speech is—We Choose Justice!"

Laurentina's gaze drifted downwards, she brushed her hair aside, and continued:

"This sea is currently filled with plunder, conflict, and war. Everyone is facing the pain of the Great Pirate Era. In the 15 years since Roger's death, pirates have become increasingly rampant in their pursuit of the so-called One Piece!"