Time Travel: Age of Discovery

They both nodded, indicating that this was a match made in heaven. However, Teya had a plan in mind: he wanted to take the two of them to the sea to hone their skills, perhaps encountering a devil fruit and improving their martial arts.

If we could find a more powerful Devil Fruit, it would be a great thing, but we need to consult these two. "Once you are ready, I will take you out to sea for actual combat next month. The rest is tacit understanding." Upon hearing this, Smoker and Tina smiled at each other with joy.

The two shared a close friendship. Tina, standing to Tia's right, gently tugged on his sleeve and said, "Master Tia, you're so kind! I'd love to go on another deserted island adventure." "I want to try the flower mist fish from Lone Star Island!" Smoker exclaimed, his arms raised, just as Tia had done in the cafeteria. "Okay, okay, let's eat first, then we'll plan our route." Tia lifted Tina with one hand, causing her to burst into laughter. He had tried to pick up Smoker to avoid appearing partial, but he refused, saying he was no longer a child. Tina happily accepted.

The three of them walked harmoniously towards the headquarters' residential area. A naval officer, who was hanging clothes on the balcony, saw this scene, put down his clothes, and said to himself, "Vice Admiral Teya, he truly has the demeanor of a kind father."

Winter had arrived again, and the falling snow gradually blanketed the Navy Headquarters in a blanket of white, making the enormous "Navy" on the wall stand out even more strikingly. This winter seemed especially cold, and except for a few with unusual physical conditions, everyone had already bundled up tightly in their cotton clothes. I had originally planned to take Smoker and Tina out to sea this month, but due to Teya's mission, the plan hadn't materialized.

Inside the Marshal's residence, Teya breathed out the window, leaned over to wipe the glass, and gazed at the world shrouded in snow. Marshal Kong sat upright in his chair, examining the documents, and glanced at Teya with a smile. As expected, Teya's execution of the mission was impeccable, both in terms of efficiency and results. He was truly a lucky general for the Navy. "Teya, you did a great job on this mission." "Yeah." It was obvious that Teya's mind was elsewhere. He simply stood by the window, gazing into the distance, a little restless. At this moment, Teya was still thinking about when to take his disciples out to sea, but with the New Year approaching, he decided to wait until the weather warmed up and put the matter on hold for the time being. However, how to spend the next few days was something Teya needed to think carefully about.

His cultivation had reached a bottleneck. Improving his dominance wasn't something he could achieve overnight. The system's hidden conditions remained unknown, and the potential beyond the esoteric realm remained unknown. Gradual progress couldn't unlock the conditions by instantly turning him evil? Teya sighed, letting the matter rest. At this point in time, what Teya knew would take time to develop, but he had a feeling that things might change. Past experiences had taught Teya that the world wasn't static. Perhaps this was just one of many pirate worlds?

The outcome may remain the same, but the process is difficult to halt. External intervention, like the O'Hara incident, however minor, could alter it. Toya is determined to pursue his goal. Those who defected from the Navy often did so due to conflicting principles, leaving the Navy as a puppet. While the Navy is currently flourishing, one day, Toya will face the same fate. Toya has no intention of defecting unless absolutely necessary, but it's too early to tell. "I hope the outcome will change." "Hmm? Toya, what are you talking about?" Sora rummaged through the drawers and looked up at Toya. Toya smiled and shook his head, indicating that it was time to leave. Sora suddenly remembered something and called to Toya, who was already at the door. "Toya, I have something to ask you. If I appoint you as admiral, you..." "Impossible." Toya refused without turning back, a move Sora had anticipated. Sora saw Toya as someone who went his own way, but when faced with a serious matter, he would give his all, much like Garp. He refused the admiral position because he hated being restricted. As Thea left, Sora sighed softly, "After all, they're untamable birds." Snowflakes continued to fall. Thea braved the wind and snow, heading towards the residential area. Clad only in a thick robe, he felt no chill. No one lingered outside except for the marines on duty. Footsteps hurried across the snow, soon covered by fresh flakes. Meanwhile, at Zephyr's house, Smoker and Tina argued over something. Zephyr sat on the sofa, listening to their bickering, but couldn't help laughing. With his two sons, the family was always lively, and even in the cold of winter, Zephyr felt a warmth in his heart. Before leaving, Thea had told them to visit Master Zephyr's house when they had free time. After all, Zephyr lived alone, and he was delighted to have his two sons there. As the two argued, Zephyr thought he heard a knock at the door. It was Thea, indeed, returning. "Master Zephyr, I'm back. Hey, you're here too," Thea brushed off the snowflakes, looking at the three of them in surprise. It was indeed warmer inside than outside, and Thea felt the warmth of home. "You didn't even tell me you were coming back," Zephyr said in a reprimanding tone, his eyes hard to hide his smile. He was most delighted by Thea's return. A sumptuous dinner was quickly prepared, and the four of them gathered around the table, eating and chatting. The topic of conversation revolved around Thea. Smoker and Tina were concerned about the voyage, but they also knew it might have to be postponed. Zephyr, usually serious, showed his tenderness only at home. He quietly watched Thea recount his experiences at sea, with Tina and Smoker watching intently. Zephyr had made up his mind and would discuss the matter with him tonight. Smoker and Tina returned to the Naval Academy. After Thea closed the door, he reflected that the two were about to graduate, and it seemed necessary to take them out to sea before graduation. "Thea, come here," Zephyr called Thea into the living room. The small stove was burning, warming the room. Thea had already taken care of the ventilation, a common sense he had memorized. Zephyr glanced at Thea and gestured for him to sit down. "Master Zephyr, what's the matter?" Thea asked curiously. Zephyr rarely sought him out, but when he did, it was always important.