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"Teacher Zefa, are you there?"
That night, the moon was high in the sky, and the cold light enveloped the sky. Zene knocked on the door of Zefa's house with a few bottles of wine.
As a former general of the navy, Zefa was different from ordinary soldiers. He had a fixed property in Malinfando.
"Hmm? The door isn't closed, come in."
Zefa's slightly old voice came from inside the room. Zayen pushed hard, and sure enough, the door was not locked. It was just clamped.
As soon as he walked into the hall, he saw a small wooden table with a few dishes on it. There were two cups in front of each other. It seemed that Zefa had already expected Zefa to come.
"Come, we didn't have a good chat last time. Let's continue this time."
Zefa waved his hand at Zenn.
Zayen nodded and opened a bottle of wine. He first filled Zefa's glass and then his own.
The two of them clinked their glasses and took a sip. It was considered an appetizer.
Zayen's expression was normal. He wasn't surprised that Zefa could predict his arrival.
Or perhaps Zefa was still in Malinfando, waiting for something.
"There are no outsiders here. Tell me, who did you receive a request from?"
Zefa went straight to the point without any formalities. In fact, the two of them were so familiar that there was no need for formalities.
Zayen chuckled and shook his head."No, I'm just here to visit my teacher."
"Oh? Would you be so kind? I don't think an old man like me, who is half buried in the yellow soil, needs to spend too much effort on the great beauty beside me, right?”
Obviously, Zefa knew about the intimate relationship between Ain and Zen. However, he didn't know who said that. Was it because the hospital had spies or that Ain couldn't handle the situation?
Zayen touched his nose awkwardly and said,"Ain just came to visit me, nothing else."
"Hmph, if you're serious, you better treat Ain better. She's a good girl, don't spoil her."
Zefa couldn't be bothered to discuss with Zeen. He sighed and muttered,
"Back then, when I first saw you, you were so big, but your eyes were very pretty. You turned around and were very clever."
Zefa gestured with his hand, immersed in his memories.
"At that time, I wanted to nurture you as my successor. I didn't expect those things to happen later. Sigh, speaking of which, this old man has let you down. I apologize to you on behalf of the crane."
It was obvious that the previous Zen had encountered some embarrassing setbacks. Perhaps it was these setbacks that caused his personality to change. As a result, whether it was Peach Rabbit or Ain, they were still brooding over the past Zen.
Zeen thought about it. Although Zefa said he was sorry for Crane, he probably didn't have any direct contact with Lieutenant General Crane. The most likely possibility was still Peach Rabbit!
This was the navy's number one lady who was entangled with him.
"These things are all in the past. Moreover, without the suffering of the past, how could I have come to my senses today? Speaking of which, I still have to thank you."
The current Zayen didn't know what had happened in the past, and he didn't want to know what had happened.
At this time, it was best to pretend that nothing had happened.
"Hahaha, you're really different now. You've become much more magnanimous. I can tell that you're not trying to make me happy on purpose. I'm really glad that you think this way."
"You have finally grown up today. There is no need for the old me to worry anymore."
Zefa's face was filled with excitement as he picked up the cup and drank it clean.
Looking at Zefa's happiness, Zen felt that it was time to speak.
"Teacher, have you ever thought of staying in the navy headquarters?”
Zefa's gaze immediately became sharp. He looked around and muttered,
"Hmph, and you still say that I wasn't entrusted by someone? Forget it, forget it. This old man can't do this kind of tiring work. It's better for me to exterminate pirates at the front lines."
Zayen chuckled and poured Zefa a glass of wine.
"Teacher, if you can't do it, then no one can. I think it's not that Teacher can't do it, but that he simply doesn't want to do it.”
Zefa glanced at him and said," I'm not going to talk to you about anything. Putting aside my personal feelings, don't you think the navy is lifeless now?”
Oh, I almost forgot to mention that Karp and the others were doves, but Zefa was an out-and-out hawk.
To be more precise, in the beginning, all four of the Sengoku Faction were Hawk Faction members, but only Zefa remained Hawk Faction.
Although Zefa was known as the Zefa who didn't kill in his navy career, his style and attitude towards pirates had always been resolute. Maintaining the justice of the navy had always been Zefa's mantra.
The red dog must have been greatly influenced by Zefa.
Zayen knew that this was the main topic.
" Teacher, it's precisely because the navy is lifeless now that we need you back. Only when you're back can we turn the tide!"
"Heh, don't flatter me. I'm not even considered a member of the navy headquarters now. How can I turn the tide?”
"Once you come back, the Chief Instructor of the navy will definitely be your teacher. You are highly respected, and so many elites of the navy are your disciples.”
"Zayen, do you know what you're saying?”
Zefa's expression was solemn, and his tone was serious and even stern.
In Zefa's view, this was equivalent to completely splitting the navy, which would undoubtedly greatly weaken the prestige and strength of the navy. At that time, only the pirates would succeed.
It was also for this reason that although Zefa was very dissatisfied with the navy's actions in his previous life, he only chose to leave the navy with a group of disciples who were willing to follow him instead of completely falling out with them.
Of course, the next reason was more important.
Zen's expression didn't change. His eyes were indifferent as he replied,
" I know what I'm talking about, but when I say turning the tide, I mean changing the direction of the navy, not getting rid of the helmsmen on this ship."
When Zefa heard this, he, who had always been mature, actually revealed a trace of surprise and shock.
This disciple was actually thinking about the future!!!!!
Looking at Zefa's uncertain expression, Zen didn't show it on the surface, but he couldn't help but shout in his heart.
He really did not use the wrong method!
Before he came, Zen had been thinking about how to convince Zefa. After thinking for a long time, he finally came up with a solution.
"Use emotion and reason!"
The so-called emotional appeal was to make use of Zefa's feelings for the navy, including his feelings for his disciples and his old comrades, to make him feel nostalgic and reluctant to part with them, thus affecting his judgment.
In fact, Zhanguo and the others had already done this for Zefa. Zhanguo and the others, as well as many of Zefa's former disciples, had been crazily meeting Zefa to reminisce about the past. How could it be useless? After all, Zefa was still a human. He had emotions and desires. Even if he took turns to fight, it was inevitable that even iron and stone would be penetrated by water.
The fact that Zefa had stayed in Marlin Fando for so long already showed that something was wrong. His heart was wavering, but it was not enough to make him determined. He still lacked a reason, a reason that would really make him stay.
And Zene was the one who explained this logic!
In the end, Zefa left the navy because he felt that he could no longer influence the navy's decisions like before. This place had already made him lose hope.
Zefa found it hard to accept the navy's increasingly conservative dovish style, especially in that accident. Not only did he lose his arm, but he also lost a large number of the young navy he had high hopes for.
His last bit of blood, sweat, and hope had been shattered. Among his remaining disciples, there were not many who were still like-minded with him.
He was no longer the admiral of the navy. The new admirals were called Sakasugi, Borusalino, and Kuzan. Although they were all his disciples, they could not fulfill his ambition.
He felt that there were no more disciples who could inherit his will, and cultivating a new batch of disciples would be restricted by the current situation.
Even if they were to fall out with each other, he did not know how many of his current disciples would be willing to follow him. After all, they were now in high positions. They had good food and clothing, and they had power in their hands. How could they be willing to risk their current stability and fight for the illusory dignity of the navy?
That was why Zefa chose to leave the navy. For a proud man, it was better to go out and do something than to stay here for decoration.
To be honest, even if Karp and the others wanted Zefa to return to the navy, they only hoped that he could be the chief instructor to train new people. What he needed to do and what he could do was to continuously train talents for the navy.
As for other matters, they were not within Zefa's jurisdiction.
It was also because he knew that even if he came back, he would not be able to change the conservative attitude of the navy. His ambitions and ideas would still not be realized, so he might as well not come back. At least he could kill the pirates outside to vent his anger.
What Zeon wanted to do was to reignite Zefa's hope and make him feel that he could still change the future of the navy. He wanted to make him feel that the navy could still return to its former glory.
Zefa's breathing was rapid. His callused hand grabbed Zayen's shoulder. He seemed to be struggling to speak, and every word seemed to be squeezed out of his throat.
"You... Are you sure you can change it? What right do you have to change?"
Hearing this, a confident smile appeared on Zayen's face. He pointed at himself and said loudly,
"Just me!"
Zefa's pupils constricted. That's right, this disciple of his was not the same as before. He already had the potential to be a general!!!
If he could become a general and sit in the position of a general, then... With four generals in the navy, the entire situation would change in an instant!
The four generals were enough for the navy to completely suppress the current situation and return to its original unyielding dominance.
Zayen's eyes were bright as he struck while the iron was hot.
"Teacher, didn't you ask me what I would do if I could become a Great General?”
"My answer to you at that time was,"
Zefa said excitedly,"
"Abolish the system of the Sea of Seven Martial Arts and let the navy return to its peak!!!”
The Sea of Seven Warriors was a thorn in Zefa's heart, even though White Beard II had not become the Sea of Seven Warriors yet.
However, as a tough navy, or rather, in the hearts of every tough navy, the establishment of the Sea of Seven Martial Arts was simply a blatant declaration by the world government that the navy was incompetent and could not maintain the stability of the sea.
It was a great humiliation to the navy that they needed the help of the Sea of Seven Martial Arts to stabilize the sea.
"Teacher, I will do what I say!" Zen nodded.”
"Good! Good! Good! Hahahaha!"
Zefa picked up a bottle of wine and gulped it down.
After the bottle of wine was emptied, he wiped the corner of his mouth and said loudly,
"Since you have such an ambition, this old man, as your teacher, will naturally support you."
"Tomorrow, I will tell Zhan Guo that I have chosen to return to the navy. This will not only nurture talents for the navy, but also lay a foundation for you. After all, it is not easy to be a general.”
The current Zefa had regained his former spirit on his drunken and rosy cheeks, as if he had returned to those glorious years of his youth.
Zayen's promise and potential gave him a reassurance and also gave him hope that had been extinguished for a long time!
Sensing the gratification and excitement in Zefa's tone, Zayen knew that his first move in the navy was safe.
From now on, there would be someone behind him, and it would be an extraordinary person.
At the same time, Zayen was silently praising in his heart.
Zefa was truly a great navy officer.
Even if his goal was to become a general and change the situation of the navy, it was only to make the navy stronger.
In his heart, the navy was the strongest and the most righteous. They could never retreat or be cowardly, let alone swallow their anger.
Ever since his family was destroyed by the pirates, Zefa's life was only left with the navy. How could he not be full of love for the navy?
As the saying goes, the depth of love is the depth of hatred!
If the navy could maintain its peak and maintain a strong and positive attitude, Zefa would be able to be a teacher for the rest of his life. However, it was this conservative and cowardly attitude that Zefa could not tolerate.
Later on, he established the Neo Navy.
In the end, he died unwillingly, ending his great and heroic life.
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