One Piece: Starting as a Marine Lieutenant, I Slack Off and Get Stronger

It didn't stop until it hit the cabin.

With just one strike, the difference in skill was immediately apparent.

"Kid, you're far from being able to sweep me into my grave!" With that, the white-bearded man turned and returned to his seat, ordering someone to bring him some fine wine.

"Cough cough cough~"

Karl coughed up a mouthful of blood, and his lungs felt much clearer. Whitebeard was still the same whitebeard, worthy of being the man standing at the top of the world.

This level of attack power is no weaker than Akainu's magma. No matter how strong Karl's recovery ability is, he can't fight a prolonged battle with Whitebeard.

It's easy to imagine how strong Whitebeard was in his youth. No wonder the lone Red was disheartened after witnessing Whitebeard's strength. If Whitebeard was like this, what about Roger?

It's unlikely we'll ever find out, since it's been over a decade since we left.

“I am still young and have plenty of opportunities, but your time is running out, Whitebeard.”

The white-bearded man smiled faintly and said, "Indeed, but your time is running out, kid."

The captains of the White Team instantly understood and rushed towards Karl one after another.

"Karl, do you remember me? A year ago, you killed my crew members. Today is the day you pay the price!!!"

"Whitey Bay is right! This is what happens when you attack our Whitebeard Pirates! Prepare to die!"

Chapter 138 Impressive

"Whitey Bay is right! This is what happens when you attack our Whitebeard Pirates! Prepare to die!"

In an instant, Karl was surrounded by more than a dozen captain-level combatants, and his situation was extremely critical.

"Eight-foot beautiful magatama!"

biubiubiubiu~

As countless light projectiles were about to land on the deck, Marco's gaze sharpened, and he soared into the sky, unfurling his blue wings to intercept all the light projectiles in one fell swoop.

Hovering in mid-air, Kizaru scratched his head: "Did you block them all? That's really scary!"

Karl on the deck also breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily, Kizaru had arrived. Now he could find a chance to retreat. After all, there were always tall guys to hold up the sky if it fell.

"Whitebeard, the Navy's support has arrived. I know you are not afraid of war, but neither are we in the Navy."

"But you wouldn't want your sons to get hurt or even die in battle, would you?"

Whitebeard looked at Karl and remained silent. He had said his piece. He was indeed not afraid of war, but he did not want to see his sons die because of it, especially for some trivial reason.

"Since that's the case, why don't we each compromise? We'll leave with our people, and you can do as you please, what do you say?"

Whitey Bay realized something was wrong. If her father agreed, what would happen to her revenge? Would it just end like this?

Although Carl lost an arm, he reattached it, so isn't it the same as if he never lost it?

"Who do you think you are! We are the Whitebeard Pirates, and we're not afraid of your Marines!"

"That's right! Why should we back down? If anyone should back down, it should be you!"

"Shut up, everyone!"

Whitebeard stood up, slowly walked to the center of the deck, and looked down at Karl: "Your name is Karl, right? I'll remember you."

Then Whitebeard looked at his sons and shouted, "Let's go!"

Whitebeard glanced at Carl with resentment, his eyes flashing with anger. Especially when he saw Carl preparing to leave, he acted impulsively, grabbed his weapon, and charged at Carl.

"Go to hell!!!"

"Wydibe! What are you doing?" "Stop!!!"

Just as he was about to stab Karl, Karl turned and grabbed Whiteybe's weapon, rendering her immobile.

"You really want to avenge your crew? Too bad, you can't now, and you certainly won't be able to in the future..."

Carl didn't say much to her; she was just a minor character, and if she hadn't been one of Whitebeard's veteran crew members, she probably would have died long ago.

Kizaru in the sky also breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness, Karl still knows his limits. As long as they don't fight, it's fine. Otherwise, he really wouldn't want to fight Whitebeard.

He still prefers a simple-minded guy like Kaido. Big Mom is alright, but she doesn't have Kaido's confidence.

After Karl left, the Moby Dick and other pirate ships also departed.

Whitebeard sat in his seat, still thinking about Karl, the Marine who had left a deep impression on him.

A domineering aura, composure under pressure, strength far exceeding his age, and a decisive attitude...

"The navy has promising future leaders..."

And what about him? Just like Carl said, his time is running out, and one day he will die. Will this family be able to continue then?

Who will take his place?

Marco might be able to, but he lacks the aura of a king. So which of his sons can shoulder this great responsibility?

He didn't know, but he had a premonition that this person would appear in the near future.

On the other side, the warships of Huoshaoshan.

"Cough cough~ Karl, thank you for saving me."

Karl withdrew his holy light and laughed, "It's what I should do, Lieutenant General Fire Mountain. How are you feeling now?"

Huoshaoshan touched his body and felt as if he was not injured at all, just that he was exhausted.

"It's okay, just a little tired."

If Karl had been there, he might not have lost to Marco the Phoenix!

Wait, it seems like it's not just Marco...

Chapter 139 The Proactive Ain

Malinvando.

Zhan Guo hung up the phone and breathed a sigh of relief.

"How is the situation during the Warring States period?"

Sengoku looked at his advisor, Tsuru, and shook his head: "The Whitebeard Pirates have withdrawn. It seems they don't want to fight us either."

Staff Officer Crane smiled and said, "Of course Newgate won't fight us. He's a man who values ​​his family a lot."

"But the existence of the Whitebeard Pirates has seriously affected the situation on the seas. One day, we will inevitably take action against the Whitebeard Pirates, won't we?"

Staff Officer He nodded: "That's right, but not now. As Newgate gets older, his strength will only get weaker, so the later we take action against him, the better."

"Because if we're going to take action against him, we have to win! And we have to win spectacularly!"

"Phew~ Yeah! By the way, what do you think of that kid Karl?"

“Karl? Let me think…” Staff Officer He closed his eyes, pretending to be deep in thought.

"He has strength, courage, wisdom, and knows how to conduct himself properly. His only flaw is that his attitude towards pirates is somewhat extreme, which is similar to Akainu."

Why are you suddenly asking these questions?

Sengoku smiled slightly: "When do you think Karl will become a general?"

Staff Officer Tsuru frowned and shook his head: "It's too early to talk about this now. Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru are all still in their prime. How could Karl possibly have a place? Unless you give up your position and let one of the three of them become Fleet Admiral, then Karl will have a chance."

"Yes, that's what I thought."

"You want to retire?"

Sengoku nodded: "That's right, I'm already 72 years old, it's time to give way to the younger generation, but now is not the time, at least we have to deal with Newgate first."

"That's a matter for the future. However, Karl could compete for the position of admiral, after all, he is a marine with Conqueror's Haki."

After saying that, Staff Officer He sighed, looked out the window, and said with a sigh, "Time flies! In the blink of an eye, we've become old men and women."

"Yes! Back in the day..."

G10 base.

Ian paced anxiously in the office, glancing out the window every now and then, hoping to catch a glimpse of Karl at the port.

Today, Carl lost an arm in order to let her leave. Although Carl is capable of reattaching it, she still has mixed feelings.

At the same time, she recalled what Gion-nee had told her, and silently made a decision: as long as Karl returned safely, she...

Wow~ Your office even has a jacuzzi! I'm so envious!

"Hahaha, that's for sure! I spent 2 Berries to install it, and the effect is amazing. But you, old man, won't be able to enjoy it, hahaha!"

Hearing the voice coming from the opposite office, Ain was overjoyed. Karl was back? When?

"Karl!"

Eagerly pushing open the door, Ain saw Kizaru's wrinkled face, followed by the unharmed Karl. Ain completely ignored Kizaru and hugged Karl tightly.

"Thank goodness! Oh, you're alright!"

Kizaru pouted, pointed at Karl, then at Ain, and remained silent for a long time. Then, with a teasing expression, he stood aside with his hands on his hips, watching with great interest.

Karl frantically tried to signal with his eyes, but Kizaru not only didn't leave, he became even more rampant.