Time Travel: Age of Discovery

Upon hearing this, Teya smiled and nodded, but added, "In the past, the contribution of Master Zefa to our enlightenment should never be forgotten."

In the path of cultivation, a teacher guides the way, but hard work is crucial. As the saying goes, a teacher teaches the way, while the practice is up to the individual. This is the truth. He deeply understood the importance of a good teacher. Guan Teya, for example, was able to play with a young child. His students were both teachers and friends.

"However, it is understandable that these children are fascinated by devil fruits."

Teya said this in a calm tone, as if this was nothing unusual. Even if he felt something, he dared not speak it out loud, otherwise the crane would wash it away like new clothes in an instant.

Because of Toya's reasons, he refused to eat the Devil Fruit, a fact known only to himself. However, his desire for the fruit gradually faded, and while he felt a little regretful for not being able to experience it here, he truly loved martial arts and domineering power. Furthermore, Toya truly loved swimming.

"Among the best of your generation, you are the only one who has not eaten a devil fruit, yet you are the strongest. Isn't that right?"

Crane's words made Teya secretly complain. Regardless of whether he could defeat Kizaru, the flying squirrel must be crying in the toilet. Even though he had not eaten the fruit, his strength was not weak.

"Sister He, can military merit be exchanged for a devil fruit?"

"What do you want to do?"

Tsurumi Toya looked puzzled. Could it be that just one word could make him tempted and want to eat the devil fruit?

Thinking of this, He hurriedly stopped him: "Don't dream. What kind of fruit can you exchange for just military merit? If you really want it, go back and tell Kong, and I will grant you a devil fruit with great power, at least a nature-type one."

"Uh, that's wrong. Why would I eat it? I was just asking."

Teya was just asking. If the military exploit was feasible, he could first check the navy's inventory to see if there were any suitable devil fruits so as to plan for the follow-up.

With this in mind, he looked towards Tina and Smoker in the distance. His future actions would inevitably involve unusual circumstances. One person's strength was ultimately insufficient, and he would need the help of reliable people, both subordinates and close friends.

Teya turns his attention to Tina and Smoker. Smoker might become a troubled teenager in the future, but through Teya's guidance, he finds Smoker's tenacity and a sense of justice similar to his own. As for Tina, she must be well-behaved and obedient.

This is merely a consideration, and its feasibility remains to be determined. However, let nature take its course and search for the two Devil Fruits. If nothing is found, Toya will find another Devil Fruit to give them. Whether they consume it or not is entirely up to them. If change is possible, there's no need to cling to the past; instead, we can focus on what the future holds.

"Hahaha."

At this thought, Teya burst out laughing. He was squatting next to Tina and Smoker, talking, when he suddenly heard a burst of laughter behind him.

The three of them looked back and saw Teya clapping his hands in joy, as if he had found a treasure.

Crane was speechless, but saw that Tina and Smoker took it calmly.

"Don't you find it strange?"

Tina stuck out her tongue and said playfully, "Teacher Teya is always like this. We're used to it."

He couldn't help but look at Teya again.

Teya came back to his senses from his reverie and pumped up his arms to cheer himself up.

"Don't imitate him!"

He reminded them again and again, and Tina and Smoker looked at each other and nodded.

Tina was curious, wasn't it extraordinary that Teya was having fun alone?

At dawn, Ukiyoshima hadn't yet awakened, the sun hadn't yet reached the horizon, and the islanders were still deep in sleep. Last night, a feast had been held on the island, initiated by Teya. The feast brought people closer together, a practice inherited from the original Luffy.

The effect was remarkable, and everyone dispersed until late at night, and none of them woke up yet.

However, Teya and others left quietly.

Crane's warship was moored at the shore, and she stood on the deck, urging the navy to get ready.

"Thank you very much, Lieutenant General Teya."

The boss stood beside Teya and smiled at him.

When the boss mentioned his identity, he was also surprised. However, Teya's open-minded personality brought them closer and there was no barrier in their conversation.

"No, no, if it weren't for your guidance, I wouldn't be where I am today."

Teya looked at an inconspicuous forest behind the distant town.

"The galin fruit should be in bloom now, right? It must be a beautiful sight."

The boss looked back, a look of reminiscence on his face. "Hmm, pale white flowers, very beautiful."

He called from behind, telling him that he could set off. Teya said goodbye to his boss and turned to leave.

It’s okay if only the boss sees you off.

"Hold on."

The shopkeeper called Teya over and handed him the dagger and the book. "Give these two things to the two children as a souvenir."

Although they were together for a short time, Tina and Smoker brought warmth to the boss. In a way, they were like family.

Tina and Smoker have already boarded the ship and are probably catching up on sleep in the cabin. Tia thanked the boss on their behalf.

The warship slowly sailed away from Fuxi Island. Teya stood at the stern and waved goodbye to his boss on the shore.

When the boat traveled a certain distance, Teya witnessed a wonderful scene.

The sea around the island became clearer, and the rising sun was as red as the setting sun, reflecting on the sea surface, as if the island was floating above the sunset.

"Fuxi Island, I see."

The boss left with a sense of disappointment only after the battleship disappeared from his sight. However, when he looked at the Garin fruit trees in the distance, he felt a sense of motivation.

It looks like I'll be quite busy in the future, but being busy is always better than doing nothing.

The boss in the sun seems much younger.

The battleship sailed along the predetermined route, heading straight for the naval headquarters.

Logically, it was a dereliction of duty to take ungraduated recruits out to sea, but considering Teya, Kong only reprimanded him a few words over the phone and didn't say anything more.