Jin An inhaled a breath of fresh air, his eyelids slowly opening.
He savored the tranquility of waking up.
In this brief rest, Jin An felt refreshed and full of energy after a deep sleep.
But soon, his brows furrowed as he thought of the hasty phone call he received in the early hours of the morning.
Recalling the brief conversation on the phone, he couldn't help but sigh, feeling the silent passage of time between his fingers.
"Is the West Blue incident finally going to happen?"
He had no ill feelings towards the scholars of Ohara, but Jin An couldn't prevent what was about to happen there.
"They even asked if I would consider initiating a Buster Call..."
He didn't want to do that kind of thing; he was too lazy to get involved in the World Government's mess.
But there was someone he knew there.
Jin An's thoughts wandered, and the image of a six-year-old girl appeared in his mind.
Nico Robin.
Most importantly, headquarters wanted him to go to the G5 branch immediately to take office.
The head of the G5 branch had retired, and Jin An was forced into the position.
Just then, a slightly teasing voice broke his train of thought:
"Yo, just woke up and already thinking about something big?"
Roger stood at the door, chewing on a piece of bread with a relaxed expression.
Jin An stood by the window, unconsciously stroking the smooth surface of the window frame.
His gaze shifted from the boundless blue outside the window back into the room, landing on Roger.
"I was wondering what you plan to do in the future."
Roger didn't answer Jin An's straightforward question immediately. The corners of his raised mouth paused for a moment, as if he was thinking, perhaps weighing the deep meaning behind the question.
"It seems... you have some ideas about my future plans?"
Roger didn't wait for Jin An to answer, and continued:
"My thoughts have changed somewhat..."
"However, I will still surrender to the Navy."
Jin An sighed inwardly, 'Still can't change Roger's mind.'
Roger walked towards Jin An.
Roger met Jin An's eyes.
There was no dodging, no hesitation, only solemn sincerity in his eyes.
"Sometimes I feel like you are too idealistic."
His expression was blank, but a slight worry was revealed between his brows.
"Do you know the specific strength of the World Government?"
"Do you know the dirty things they do in secret?"
"If this world isn't thrown into chaos, I believe it will never change."
After speaking, an irrepressible flame burned in Roger's eyes.
"The people of the world have suffered under the Celestial Dragons for too long, suffered under the World Government for too long."
Jin An silently looked at Roger, his eyes fixed on the other man.
Jin An knew that the will of the man in front of him was something he couldn't shake.
Like a giant ship at sea, once it sets sail, there is no turning back.
Roger grinned.
"You should leave today..."
"I will go to the Navy headquarters myself later."
"I will fulfill the other thing I promised you when the time comes."
"As for this time, I'll go meet some old friends."
Now he was free of worries.
Yesterday morning, Jin An had sent Rouge to a place that even Roger didn't know about.
......
Skypiea.
God's Island, "Apayado".
Inside a warmly decorated room.
A doctor sent by Gan Fall was checking Rouge's health:
"Madam, you don't need to worry too much."
"Lord Jin An entrusted you to our care, so please put your mind at ease."
She looked at the other woman's face and continued:
"We don't lack resources here, and we have everything you need."
Rouge had never encountered such a situation before.
"You don't need to go to so much trouble,"
"I can do these things myself."
The doctor responded with a smile, with a warmth of kindness.
"These are all things that I, as a doctor, should do."
"You can go outside for walks during this time, I'll go back now."
Rouge saw the doctor out, bowing slightly in farewell. As the door slowly closed, she slowly turned around, left alone in the empty room.
She lowered her head, gently stroking her stomach, and in that gentle touch, she felt a new connection.
And her soft voice, filled with emotion, murmured to herself: "From now on, it will only be you and me..."
"Knock knock knock..."
Rouge was a little curious, who could be coming here at this time?
She didn't know anyone here who could come visiting.
"Sister Rouge, I'm Ginny, here to bring you something..."
Outside the door, a girl with pink hair stood at the door with a sweet smile. Next to her was a red-haired boy.
"Sister Ginny, I've brought all the things Brother Jin An arranged."
"This is my first time on Skypiea, it's completely different from the Sorbet Kingdom."
As he spoke, the door was opened directly.
"Welcome, Ginny, Shanks."
......
Mary Geoise.
Inside the Flower Room council chamber, the Five Elders sat together.
"According to the information from CP, Jin An seems to have had a fight with someone in 'Paradise'."
Saint Saturn knocked on the table, on which were placed several photos.
Due to the long shooting distance, only the moment when Jin An transformed into a Azure Dragon was captured.
"This guy does have some strength."
Saint Nasujuro glanced at the Azure Dragon in the photo, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.
"I remember this fruit was the prize from the last 'Game', right?"
"Was it eaten by a Navy? It feels like a bit of a waste."
Saint Mars nodded.
"This guy really has good luck, from a slave to a Navy Vice Admiral."
The scene fell silent for a moment, Saint Saturn thought for a moment and said:
"This man's intentions are still shrouded in mystery, his strength is beyond doubt."
"List him as a subject for observation, after all, after he joined the Navy, the things he did fit his identity."
"Agreed!"
"Agreed!"
......
G5 Base.
It was still the same situation as when Jin An first came here, with ruins everywhere.
Inside the base, Shiliew patrolled around in his black coat.
He was very satisfied with this place, which was very much in line with his character.
"Vice Admiral Jin An, people from headquarters said that this base is unique on the Grand Line."
Jin An thought for a moment.
"That's true when you say it like that."
"After all, this is the only Navy base in the second half of the Grand Line."
Jin An glanced at the base's buildings, a lot of things here needed to be repaired.
"Could it be that the repair costs here have to come out of my own pocket, is that what Sengoku and the others are planning?"
Shiliew took out a cigar from his pocket and lit it.
"I feel that repairing the buildings is secondary."
"The most important thing is to replenish the combat personnel."
Looking at the Navy soldiers wrapped in gauze everywhere in the base, Jin An fell into thought.
'I can only transfer Enel and the others over, and that kid Doflamingo, this kind of place is completely tailor-made for him.'
