The route that runs through the New World from Fish-Man Island to Dressrosa.

This is something that Ji Guoyuan has been planning all these days. The second half of the Great Voyage is very different from the marine environment of the four seas, and it is not easy to complete the navigation between the islands here, and the existence of the recording pointer also restricts the route to a certain extent.

After operating in Dressrosa for so many years, Ji Guoyuan finally recognized a reality, that is, the pirates of the New World, by killing, can never be killed.

The natives of the New World were either lured and coerced by pirates, or their desires were amplified and they went to sea to fight for their future. And the first half and the second half of the Great Voyage were not cut off, all of which led to the fact that the number of pirates in the New World would not decrease, but would increase.

The pirates that Ji Guoyuanyi and his Dawn branch were able to kill were probably not as many as those pirates who "consumed" each other.

In order to completely change this situation, Ji Guoyuan thought about blocking the two sections of the Great Shipping Route first.

Whether it is the world government or pirates, only by sealing the shipping route can Ji Guoyuanyi calm down and slowly clean up the pirates in the new world, and pick up the "soil" that breeds pirates.

Only by cracking down on pirates from the source can it be possible to create a relatively harmonious world environment.

And now the navy led by the marshal of the Warring States is showing its strength in the four seas, which is also a good thing for Ji Guoyuanyi.

If it weren't for the great cost of relocating the branch, he really wanted to move the branch to Fish-Man Island, and then establish a naval branch on the three islands of Reedchiled, Thor, and Mysteria to completely block the shipping route.

However, it is impossible to realize this plan, and Fish-Man Island is okay to say, if Tiger and Jinping are allowed to go back, it is not impossible to establish a force to intercept pirates on the mainland of Fish-Man Island with the ability of the two of them.

Although the vast majority of merfolk and merfolk are unwilling to bear the name of the navy, if they fight on the mainland to maintain peace on their islands, they will definitely get a response from many people.

The sea environment of the two islands of Ridchelid and Mystriad is relatively stable, and it is not impossible to establish a naval branch in this place, as long as a strong man is sent to sit in the branch, and the route can be blocked.

But the most difficult place is Thor Island.

As the name suggests, the sky above the island is covered by thunderclouds all year round, and lightning strikes will fall on the ground from time to time, and the risk of establishing a naval branch on this island is too great.

Even Ji Guoyuan himself is not sure if he can resist the power of nature with his current ability. There is no way to compare the thunder fruit of Anilu with pure natural thunder and lightning.

Of course, if that kind of lightning strike can withstand even a pirate of Bucky's level, then Ji Kunichi is confident that he has no problem.

But who knows if it was the derivative ability from the Dragon Devil Fruit or the destiny of Wang Luffy that lightning struck Bucky back then, which triggered the wrath of the "World Power".

If it were possible, Yuan Yi didn't want to gamble.

Therefore, after thinking about it again, his only way is to use Fish-Man Island as the foundation, seal the island of Ridchiled and Mistria, and then seal the islands that can be accessed after Thor's Island.

But there is a problem with such an approach, that is, there are not enough strong people in his naval branch!

Ji Guoyi undoubtedly needs to sit in Dressrosa, and Mihawk's temperament is impossible for him to sit on any island. Mihawk's favorite thing to do is to find Jiguoyuan to fight with everything, and after practicing, drink red wine and cook, and relax.

One thing to say, Mihawk's cooking level is still quite good, Mihawk, who wanders the sea all the year round, is a person who has requirements for the quality of life, and he doesn't eat anything too unpalatable.

This guy never goes to the navy's cafeteria, he has always opened a small stove for himself, and sometimes Yuan Yi will go to Mihawk's to eat and drink.

In addition to Mihawk, the number of subordinates who can be used on the edge hand is very small, and the strength of the frost moon Koshiro completely stagnated after marriage, and in September of this year, when Ji Guoyuan was still leading people to fight, the wife of the frost moon Koshiro added a girl to the frost moon family.

Koshiro, who has a wife and children, usually teaches kendo to children at the naval school in Dressrosa, and he no longer sharpens himself.

In this regard, Ji Guoyuan did not say much.

Although Koshiro Shizuki is a navy, before the navy, he was first a husband and a father, and it is impossible for Enichi to ask everyone to be the same as Mihawk.

Enichi respects every navy's own choice, not to mention that Koshiro has helped Enichi a lot by teaching kendo at the naval school.

In addition to the two of them, Koshiro and Mihawk, the only people who can take charge of the Yuan are probably Tiger, Jinping and Cyrus.

Tiger and Jinping are both that kind of idealists, and the biggest ideal and tie in their hearts is Fish-Man Island.

Yuan Yi planned to arrange Jinping to return to Fish-Man Island, and arrange Tiger to go to Reedchiled Island to establish a naval branch. The island of Ridcileds had just been baptized by pirates, and the navy had rescued them from such a calamity, and these people had a natural gratitude to the navy.

Although Tiger is a fish-man, he has an honest and gentle personality, and the people of Ridchilled Island will definitely accept Tiger quickly after the catastrophe.

It is said that the fish-people are brutal, and humans have natural colored glasses for the fish-people, but no matter how brutal they are, can they be brutal over the Hundred Beast Pirates? What's more, this fish-man is still a gentle navy.

And Cyrus

He is a person with a strong sense of responsibility, although he has been very close to Dressrosa's royal daughter Scarlet over the years, but he will never abandon military affairs for the sake of his children's personal affairs.

Yuan Yi planned to let Cyrus sit in the Dressrosa naval branch, while he himself went to the island of Misteria to establish a new naval branch.

This allowed him to take care of Cyrus's personal feelings and maintain maximum control over Dressrosa. Cyrus was a local, and if one day, he and the princess Scarlet were really together, it would not be a bad thing for either the navy or Dressrosa.

And Yuanyi chose to go out in person, in addition to considering Cyrus, mainly to strengthen the control of the entrance to the New World, in the case of Mysteria, Jikokuichi can react quickly and support Ridchelide Island and Dressrosa at any time.

Going to Fish-Man Island is a bit of a hassle, but it's not a problem.

In the conference room of the Sword of Dawn, Ji Guoyuan gently tapped the chart on the blackboard and told everyone in the conference room about his plan.

In his subordinate position, Cyrus, Mihawk, Tiger, Jinping, Koshiro and others all listened carefully to Jiguo's plan.

Yixiao and Yellow Ape left the branch one after another, which really damaged the strength of the Sword of Dawn, but there was no way to do it.

Those in higher positions must focus on the overall situation.

It doesn't make any sense to always make your own little abacus.

Hearing Jiguo's arrangement, Cyrus looked solemn, immediately stood up from his seat, and said loudly: "General, don't you sit in Dressrosa?" ”

"Mistria Island, let me establish a branch!"

"Dressrosa can't leave you."

Upon learning of the arrangement of the successor to the country, Cyrus was the first to express his opposition. The reason is also very simple, he does not have the confidence to protect Dressrosa after the departure of Ji Guoyuanyi.

He is the "old man" who has been following the country's destiny, and Cyrus knows very well how many mines are buried in the current Dressrosa.

The widow of One Piece Roger, the survivor of O'Hara, and the remnant of the Lunalia clan.

The exposure of any one of these people will attract someone from the World Government.

At the same time, Ember is also Kaido's deputy, until now, the Navy has not grasped Kaido's life and death, if Kaido is still alive, he will definitely come to save Ash, Cyrus thinks he can stop that kind of terrifying guy.

In Cyrus's view, Dressrosa is like a volcano that may erupt at any time, and the only person who can contain this volcano is Jiguo Yuanyi, and Dressrosa can be missing anyone, but not Jiguoyuanyi!

Hearing Cyrus's words, Ji Guoyuan in front of the tabula rasa smiled, walked to Cyrus's side, patted Cyrus on the shoulder, and said:

"Cyrus, I know what you're worried about."

"But don't worry, I'll set up an intelligence network quickly, and I won't let Dressrosa get into that situation."

"I'll take Ember away, his identity has been revealed, and Kaido's life and death are unknown, I have a hunch that he should still be alive."

"The ability of the phantom beast species to awaken, I will never underestimate it."

"As for the rest, you don't need to worry, just keep it up now, you don't need special care, just let the children develop and grow according to their own will."

As he spoke, Ji Guoyuanyi seemed to have thought of something, and said to Cyrus:

"Cyrus, do you want to eat the Devil Fruit?"

"We have two natural-based Devil Fruits in our hands right now, so you can pick one and eat it if you need it."

"Aren't you not confident in yourself? With the Department of Nature, you should have confidence, right? ”

Yuan Yi said with a smile, he didn't care much about things like devil fruits at all, if his subordinates wanted it, as long as the merits could match, he would give it.

Cyrus was clearly entitled to eat.

"Is it a natural Devil Fruit?"

"Forget it, let's save them for those who need them more."

Cyrus shook his head and refused. After all these years by Ji Guoyuanyi's side, he didn't have that yearning for the Devil Fruit ability.

Nature?

It's not for nothing that the natural system dies under the sword of Jiguoyuan, even if it is the ability of the phantom beast species, it is not the same as being defeated by Jiguoyuanyi.

Moreover, Cyrus had fought alongside Mihawk when he was on the island of Ridcheled, and he knew all too well the limitations of the able. Cyrus didn't want to be a landlubber.

When Ji Guoyuan saw Cyrus refuse, he nodded and didn't say anything.

Then the plan for dividing the troops was finalized.

"In that case, then the matter is decided."

"Cyrus, in order to be able to better fight the pirates, I have asked the Marshal of the Warring States for some support."

"Presumably, it won't be long before it arrives."

"You're going to have to make good use of it!"

"Meanwhile, Cyrus, Tiger, and Jinping, in view of your exploits on the island of Ridcheled."

"I've decided to give you a promotion."

"Cyrus, from today onwards, you will be the base chief of the Dressrosa naval branch, with the rank of vice admiral."

"Tiger, you are the head of the base of the naval branch on Ridcheled, and you have been awarded the rank of colonel."

"Jinping, you sit on Fish-Man Island and give you the rank of major."

"I hope you will continue to contribute to the Navy in the future!"

As he spoke, Ji Guoenichi set his eyes on Koshiro Shizuki and said, "Koshiro, you have done a very good job at the Naval Academy during this time. ”

"It's true that we have trained a lot of excellent recruits for our navy."

"From today onwards, the Naval School will be handed over to you."

"Koshiro Frost Moon, you are the chief instructor of the training of the Sword of Dawn Naval Branch, responsible for the training of recruits, and the principal of the Naval School of the branch, conferring the rank of rear admiral."

After becoming a general, the degree of freedom that succeeded the country has increased unprecedentedly.

For this kind of thing, he only needs to make a report to the headquarters at that time, and the Warring States will not bind Jiguo Yuanyi in this regard.

And all of them have merit as an endorsement, and no one can say anything.

After a simple internal investiture ceremony, Ji Guoyuan went through a two-day investigation, personally ordered 200 naval recruits, and brought the Dawn warship.

Then, amid the shouts of the people of Dressrosa, the warship left Dressrosa.

Before leaving, Ji Guoyuan left two natural Devil Fruits for Cyrus, telling him that if he encounters force majeure, he must not force himself and must make good use of these two Devil Fruits.

Leaving with Ji Guoyuan on the USS Dawn warship, there is also Mihawk, who has no interest in staying in Dressrosa, for Jean, where there is an opponent, there is a destination.

At the same time as the Dawn warship, the Dressrosa dock was accompanied by the naval fleet led by Tiger and Jinping.

Compared with Ji Guoyuan, who brought 200 people, Tiger brought four warships, nearly 1,000 people.

And Jinping only took 20 people to drive the boat.

After the meeting, Ji Guoyuan found Jinping privately and told him his thoughts.

After following the advice of Ji Guoyuanichi, Jinping plans to go to Fish-Man Island and then recruit local fishmen and mermaids as a navy.

Year 1503.

Spanning the year 1502, on the first day of the new year, the navies such as the national alliance spent time on the sea.

On this night, Ji Guoyuan did not let the navy continue sailing through the night, but let the crew lower the anchor and enjoy the cheerful atmosphere of the festival.

The prohibition of alcohol on the march was briefly touched on this day.

In the cell on the warship, after Guoyuanyi deliberately let people add a few more candles and dismiss the navy guarding the cell, Jiguoyuanyi came to the cell where Ember was held with a giant food box and a giant bottle and pot.

"Whoa, la, la—"

The sound of the chains shaking sounded, Ember heard the sound of the door opening, raised his head, looked at the comer, and saw Jiguo Yuanyi, Ember's eyes still couldn't help but burst out with thick fire.

For the enemy in front of him who "killed" Kaido's big brother, Ember did not hide his hatred at all.

However, Ember's hateful gaze turned to astonishment as Ji Guoyuan put down the food box and wine.

"You and I are destined to be friends."

"It's normal to be hostile to each other."

"Because of you, I've killed a lot of my subordinates!"

"The reason why you have survived until now is only because I have something I want to know from your mouth."

"But looking at your appearance, it's impossible to cooperate with me well."

"It's the first day, and you've improved your food a little."

"Ember, if you figure it out one day, you can call me at any time, I'd love to know about you Lunalia."

After speaking, Ji Guoyuan turned around and walked towards the outside.

The chain that binds Ember is the Hailou Stone, and apart from this cell, Ji Guoyuanyi didn't give Ember more restraints.

With him, even if Ember broke free from Hailou Stone, he couldn't get out, of course, it was impossible for a capable person to break free from Hailou Stone's handcuffs.

"Hehehehe."

"You want to know about the Lunalia?"

"If I tell you the truth about the Lunaria people, you will die, do you want to know?"

Ember lowered his head and looked at the food box and wine in front of him, suddenly raised his head, looked at the back of Ji Guoyuanyi leaving, and asked with a smile.

"If it's true as you say, I've been dead from the day I brought you back to Dressrosa."

"Ash, your identity has long been revealed."

"I haven't survived until now because of the mercy of some people."

As he spoke, Ji Guoyuan smiled and closed the door of the cell, and turned to leave.

Looking at the back of Ji Guoyuan's departure, Ember couldn't help but recall the scene when he chatted with Kaido back then.

"Ash, I know who Joey Boy is!"

"Joey Boy is the one who can beat me in the future!"

The flashback in his mind vanished, and Ember slowly sat down cross-legged on the ground and gently opened the food box.

There are fish, meat, and some fruits and vegetables that cannot be named, and they are abundant.

Ember grabbed the bottle, took a sip, turned his head, and looked out through the small window of the prison. On this night, the moon and stars are scarce.

After staring at it for a long time, a low murmur came out of Ember's mouth:

"Is it the right day?"

"Not bad if you're really Joey Boy."

(End of chapter)