Konoha Yellow Monkey: The salary is in place, and Wukage is useless!

A new navy?
Having just been resurrected, Golden Lion Shiki has not yet figured out the details of his current situation, but he has already gleaned a lot of information from his memories of Kizaru and their recent conversation.

No matter how righteous or domineering Kizaru's words may be, in essence, what he does is no different from his own plans before his death. They are all just a group of thieves who want to overthrow the World Government!
Understanding this is enough for the Golden Lion.

"You want to overthrow the World Government? Even someone like Zephyr has joined you, how interesting! Hahahaha!" At the end, Shiki laughed, believing he had seen through Kizaru's intentions.

No matter how high-sounding his words are, all he wants is to use his power to get me to help him overthrow the World Government.

Kizaru smiled slightly as he watched the smug Golden Lion become even more arrogant, then turned to Orochimaru beside him and said, "Alright, let's send this old guy back!"

The Golden Lion, who had just been laughing, froze instantly. "You think you can provoke me like this? You research forbidden techniques to reverse life and death, isn't it all to use the power of the dead to overthrow the World Government's rule?"

Kizaru raised his hand, signaling Orochimaru to temporarily stop his jutsu, and said with a smile, "Golden Lion, did you really think that you were just one step away from reaching the top of the world back then? If it weren't for that storm, did you think you were really going to win? To coerce Roger, to absorb his pirate crew, and then, at the height of your power, to attack the Navy, and even the Holy Land Mary Geoise, and finally become the new ruler of this world?"

The golden lion didn't speak, but his raised head and proud expression proved his attitude; he truly believed he had simply lost to fate.

Kizaru chuckled, "Do you think the World Government's strongest force is just those few admirals in the Navy? Or CP0, who protects the Holy Land? Do you really understand the World Government's true strength? The Five Elders, who possess immortality and whose power surpasses that of the admirals; the Knights of God, born from among the Celestial Dragons; and that being who sits on the throne, truly ruling this world in the darkness unknown to anyone—do you understand her strength?"

Golden Lion was slightly startled. He knew something about the latter part of Kizaru's story, about the Five Elders and the Knights of God, since he had participated in the God Valley Incident that changed the world's landscape. However, he knew nothing about the last person mentioned by Kizaru.

However, Kizaru's words reminded him of information once revealed by his former captain, Rocks D. Xebec: the true strength of the World Government was far beyond the powerful figures they had seen; its true strength had never been revealed.

Is the real power that Rocks mentioned the behind-the-scenes ruler mentioned in Kizaru's words?

That bastard, why didn't he explain himself clearly!
Not wanting to appear intimidated in front of the young man, the Golden Lion feigned composure and said, "It seems you do know quite a lot."

"Oh! Look at my memory. You participated in the God Valley Campaign with your captain back then. You should have seen the Five Elders in action, as well as the Knights of God. But how much do you know about the last being, that woman named Im who is above the Five Elders?" Kizaru didn't care whether Shiki knew or not and directly said Im's name. In any case, the resurrected Shiki couldn't escape his grasp.

“Im, I don’t know. But that guy Rocks might know something about her. He once told me after a banquet that the World Government’s true strength has never been revealed.” Shiki replied with a sour expression.

Kizaru nodded slightly, acknowledging the answer. "Is that so? Then let's invite your old captain up for a chat sometime! I think the Navy will be overjoyed to see Rocks resurrected!"

"Your personality is really awful. If Rocks were still alive, he would like you. He might even pester you to join his pirate crew. That guy has always been so domineering." Golden Lion seemed to be imagining that scene as well, and a smile returned to his face.

"Tell me? That sounds terrifying. I'll meet him sometime." Although Kizaru said he was scared, his calm expression revealed his confidence.

Recalling the terrifying aura that Kizaru had just displayed, Shiki was also curious about who had more domineering Conqueror's Haki between Kizaru and Rocks.
"Remember to call me then! I'll be really looking forward to it!"

Upon hearing this, Kizaru looked at Shiki with a half-smile and asked in return, "So, you still don't want to return to death, right?"

Golden Lion's previous words had provided an opening, and now, facing Kizaru's question, he revealed a somewhat flamboyant smile and said, "Hehehe! I have already foreseen that the future of this sea will be quite interesting! Wouldn't it be a pity to miss such a lively scene?"

Kizaru couldn't help but raise his hand and applaud the words of this former hero of the sea. This was the pirate he knew!

He was cunning, ambitious, and adaptable – that was how he perceived Shiki the Golden Lion, the pirate admiral.

“You’re right. This ocean is about to undergo a great change unseen in a thousand years. It would be a great pity to miss it. Shiki the Golden Lion, I can give you a chance, a chance to witness history, a chance to return to the top. And all you need to give up is your everything!”

"Hahaha! You're even more greedy than Lox!" The Golden Lion laughed with a sinister grin.

Kizaru shrugged, a confident smile on his face, and said, "So, he has already failed, while I will only succeed!"

"Alright! Then keep winning! Lions don't submit; they only obey the stronger." The Golden Lion expressed his attitude.

"Submission? Loyalty? I've never believed in those things. I've gotten to where I am today not by relying on anyone's followers, but by defeating everyone!" Kizaru said directly and without any embellishment.

Inside the room, Zephyr's expression changed slightly at Kizaru's words, while Orochimaru remained as calm as ever. In his opinion, Kizaru was right. He had personally witnessed Kizaru's rise to power. This junior brother had defeated everyone since he was six years old and eventually established the Land of Light.

If the democracy and equality advocated by the Land of Light, and the benevolence and morality that people talk about, are because Kizaru, who has defeated everyone, wants them, then everyone is gladly obedient and compliant.

All the ninja villages outside of Konoha should be grateful that Kizaru is a lazy but ambitious guy, otherwise their old-timers would have no chance to reminisce about the past.

"Hahaha! I'm starting to like you a little, you brat named Kizaru." Shiki laughed even louder.

Kizaru shook his head, maintaining his smile, and said, "I don't need your liking, you pack of wolves. I prefer your fear to your liking and loyalty."

Golden Lion, remember what you said today. Go back and slumber for a while! When you wake up next time, you will have an even stronger body. I hope you won't disappoint me then.

After Kizaru finished speaking, he gave Orochimaru a knowing look. Orochimaru began to form hand seals, while Shiki did not resist. He simply stared at Kizaru with a smile that had not yet faded, as if he wanted to remember Kizaru's face firmly.

Orochimaru sent Shiki back to his coffin to sleep, then dispelled the summoning and sat back down in his seat.

Kizaru then looked at Zephyr beside him with a kind smile and said, "Admiral Zephyr, you don't need to take some of what I just said to heart. Regarding the construction of the new Navy, I have always maintained my original stance: the Land of Light needs a team with faith, firm beliefs, and purity of heart! And looking across this vast ocean, I only believe that you can cultivate such an army."

Zephyr nodded heavily, feeling the weight on his shoulders; Kizaru's words had just served as a reminder.

Whether it's the Land of Light or this vast ocean, it's ultimately a world where strength reigns supreme. Kizaru was able to establish the beautiful kingdom he described not because everyone agreed with his ideas, but because he used his strength to subdue everyone.

Such power is indeed formidable, but it is not a sustainable solution. He must build a strong army with its own thoughts and principles to protect and maintain the nation that Kizaru has established and the ideology he promotes. This will become one of the pillars for suppressing ambitious individuals after everyone grows old.

“I will do it, and I must do it for the sake of the countless civilians on the high seas,” Zephyr said firmly.

"With your words, I'm relieved. You saw Orochimaru's Impure World Reincarnation technique just now. In the future, you, your wife, children, and your disciples can all live happily in the peaceful and prosperous world you've worked so hard to build. I think this is the most pride-worthy thing for a husband, a father, and a teacher." Kizaru described a bright and beautiful future to Zephyr.

Zephyr couldn't help but yearn for such a future; it was an irresistible temptation for any man.

Orochimaru then spoke up at the opportune moment: "The Impure World Reincarnation is only the first step in bringing the dead back to the present world. If a greater price can be paid, the Land of Light has the ability to truly bring people back to life. Lord Kizaru has already performed such a miracle in the Land of Light, and the current ruler of the Land of Light is someone he personally resurrected."

A flicker of excitement crossed Zefa's face, but he didn't ask for anything. He was already more than satisfied with being able to see his wife and children again, and he was willing to pay any price if it could bring them back to life.

But such a price should be borne by Zephyr, not demanded of others. So he didn't speak. He simply said calmly, "More than my wife and children, I hope that in the future no more children will die because of pirate raids, the oppression and poisoning of nobles, and that no more parents will sacrifice themselves to save their children."

Kizaru admired Zephyr's personality, so he took the initiative to promise Zephyr, "Zeff-senpai, I can assure you that on the day you successfully build the new Navy, on the day when peace and prosperity truly arrive, I will personally take action to revive your wife and children. This is my promise to you!"

Zefa felt a surge of excitement, but then he thought of his dead disciples. He wanted to ask if he could bring his own disciples back to life, but he knew that such a request was too much.

He remained silent for a moment, then let out a long sigh. (End of Chapter)