087 Admiral Lynch

Gabban looked at Rayleigh resentfully, like a disgruntled daughter-in-law.

As if to say: You know how to trick me.

"Hahaha. Drink, drink."

Lynch took out two barrels of good wine from the storage ring and placed them on the ground.

Rayleigh and Gabban each grabbed a large bowl and drank it in one gulp, saying with emotion, 

"This is the bar's brew from Crocus. I really miss it."

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At the same time.

In a small town in the Grand Line, almost all the residents of the town gathered towards the central dueling arena.

"Hey, brother, what's going on?" 

The merchant who had just arrived in town didn't know what was happening, so he grabbed a local and asked.

"You haven't heard? A cat is about to duel with the famous local swordsman. Everyone has gone to watch, so you should go too."

"Nani? A cat?"

The merchant wondered if he was still dreaming, so he raised his arm and took a bite.

Well, it hurts, it's not a dream.

"Is it a human who ate the Cat Cat Fruit?"

"I don't know. Don't hold me up. I'll be late and miss a seat..."

On the ring, a burly man stood opposite Tom, and there was a sea of people in the audience.

"Kitten, it's too late for you to surrender now. Prepare to be turned into canned cat!" 

Fuguan felt insulted by the unexpected challenge from a cat. 

He was already planning to add a dish of cat meat to tonight's menu!

Tom's top hat was lowered so that only half of his face was exposed in the shadow. 

He took a puff of his cigarette and exhaled, forming a line of large characters in the air with the smoke.

[Someone will die today, and it will be you.]

"How fancy! Damn it!"

Fuguan thought Tom's strange behavior was due to Devil Fruit powers.

Devil Fruit powers shouldn't be underestimated. 

Before the referee could call the start, Fuguan launched a surprise attack.

"How despicable!" 

"The cat is in danger."

The spectators in the audience couldn't bear to watch and closed their eyes.

They could already imagine the cat covered in blood. 

But at that moment, a smile appeared at the corner of Tom's mouth. On stage, he raised his hand, removed his hat, and threw it aside. The Western sword in his hand transformed into a bolt of lightning.

"Shua~"

The swords clashed. Tom remained unharmed, but Fuguan's head rolled off.

Tom stretched out his hand to catch the fallen hat accurately, put it on his head, flicked his cloak, and strode away without any blood on his body.

As Tom left, a note fell onto Fuguan's body.

[The murderer, swordsman Tom. ]

"Instant kill!"

From today on, the town's residents would remember the name Tom.

Lynch said farewell to Rayleigh and Gabban and returned to Marine Base.

"What?" Lynch said in surprise as he stood in front of the Fleet Admiral's office. 

"You want to make me an Admiral? I'm afraid my qualifications aren't enough."

Sengoku adjusted his glasses and smiled. "It's a close call, but with both Garp and Zephyr guaranteeing you, it's no problem."

He patted Lynch on the shoulder, smiled, and took out an appointment letter.

"From today on, you are a Marine Admiral. Remember to choose a code name and let me know. The Marines will announce the news to the world tomorrow."

When Lynch received the appointment letter, his first thought was to refuse.

First, he didn't want to protect those idiots from the Celestial Dragons, and second, being an Admiral was too busy.

Except for Uncle Kizaru, who had a relatively relaxed job and could drink tea and trim his nails in the office, Akainu was almost constantly exhausted from his duties.

But thinking it over, guarding the Celestial Dragons might be a good thing. 

Killing them and then framed it to a pirate every now and then is like earning free points.

He believed that with his top-level life return ability, he could achieve a perfect outcome. He planned to first transform into a pirate and kill a Celestial Dragon, then Lynch would arrive after he transformed back into his true form.

It won't take more than two tries, and the Celestial Dragons won't dare make him protect them.

When it comes to work, there are only so many tasks, and Akainu and Aokiji handle all the dirty work. He, the idle Admiral, can just coast along.

Sengoku can't just create a new department just for him, right?

Lynch had considered leaving the Marine several times. 

If it weren't for the ease of earning points and the convenience of being a Vice Admiral, he might have quit to focus on developing his kingdom.

Now that he's an Admiral, he has new ideas.

After all, the Marine is a dog of the World Government. Trying to bite the hand that feeds him or escape their control would be nearly impossible.

At this point, even if Lynch ascends to the position of Fleet Admiral, it will be embarrassing.

here are too many World Government spies and agents within the Marine. 

These people can't be easily moved, as seen from Sengoku's often bitter expression.

There was a move in the morning, and by the afternoon, the Five Elders had called. 

Once a Marine shows any signs of wanting to escape their control, Marines will be immediately pinned to death by the World Government.

He wants to go against the World Government. Do you think many ordinary Marine soldiers will fight against you for their families? 

A corrupt Marine is not the Marine he wanted.

Not to mention that Sengoku's retirement would take many years. He couldn't afford to wait, nor did he want to. 

Things are different now. 

As an Admiral, he has his own factions and minions.

Akainu is the hawkish big brother with his own group of Vice Admirals. Aokiji represents the doves, while Kizaru is neutral. 

Each of these people has their own factions. Is it okay for him to form his own faction?

The dignified Admiral has a quota for his subordinates.

He can build up his strength within the Marine and, when the time comes, take his henchmen with him. 

The World Government can't refuse his resignation, right?

These people could join the Marine in his kingdom and fill the top positions. 

Thinking about this, Lynch was eager to give it a try. 

There are many talented people in the Marine.

He even wanted to poach Zephyr as well.

Ahem...it's not like there can't be room for retired Sengoku.

"Thank you, Fleet Admiral. I will work hard and shine in the Marine!" Lynch accepted the order happily.

"Very good, I like your enthusiasm."

Sengoku felt a bit uncomfortable seeing this sudden burst of enthusiasm from Lynch.

In the Admiral's exclusive private office, Lynch sat down on a comfortable leather chair. 

The room was quite different from what he was used to.

"Admiral Lynch, here are your uniforms." 

The Marine placed the clothes on the table respectfully and glanced at Lynch out of the corner of her eye.

She was shocked when she heard from the logistics department that another Admiral had appeared.

Seeing Lynch's appearance, the girl was immediately shocked, and her heart began to race.

"So... so handsome."

"Thanks."

Lynch picked up the cloak of justice from the table, draped it over his shoulders, and walked to the mirror.

The aesthetics of Marine's military uniform cannot be overemphasized, and he is really handsome.

"Hey, why is your face so red?"

Noticing that the girl was blushing, Lynch placed his hand on her forehead.

"No fever, either."

"No, it's okay. Thank you, Lynch Admiral."

The girl pushed Lynch's arm away, covered her red face, and shyly ran off.

"This... then she's not a loli, right?"

Lynch doesn't realize how his Admiral status and handsome looks affect the young girls in the Marine.

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TO BE CONTINUED

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