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"Didn't you say you wanted to give you a gift? Here is my gift for you."
Ikki smiled and imdiately gave Gion the explanation he had prepared.
Upon hearing it, Gion's beautiful eyes widened to their limits.
In the past, she would never have imagined that growing close to Ikki could grant her such trendous power.
But now, having personally experienced the changes in her own strength, she could no longer deny it.
"That's... a truly wonderful gift."
"Ikki, all these enhancents you've given must have taken a toll on you as well, right?"
Gion gently stroked Ikki's face and asked tenderly.
"It's nothing. No big deal."
Ikki waved a hand, looking completely unconcerned.
"If that's the case, then Ikki, why don't you use this kind of magical enhancent on again?"
"You said yourself that it's no big deal, didn't you?"
Smiling, Gion turned and stood in front of him.
"Uh, I think it's better not to, Gion."
Ikki twitched the corner of his mouth, feeling sowhat embarrassed.
What a joke. He had practically risked his life just to make Gion collapse from exhaustion.
After all, Gion's vitality was already exceptionally high.
Moreover, she had now been completely restored by the life potion and had beco even stronger, reaching the sa SSS rank as Ikki himself.
He had no desire to experience being drained by Gion again anyti soon.
"Hehe, I knew it."
"I understand. Making this powerful must have put a strain on your body."
"Ikki, I'll definitely repay you in the future."
Gion pressed her forehead against his, deeply moved.
At this mont, Ikki had already reached the level of family in her heart.
It was no exaggeration to say that if he hadn't already been surrounded by other won, and if she hadn't joined so recently, things might have turned out very differently.
She even wanted to propose to him right now.
That's right—she wanted to propose to Ikki herself.
She had already started thinking about how many children she wanted in the future.
Ikki smiled and patted her smooth back.
"I understand, Gion. Your feelings are enough to make happy."
"I heard from Hina that you were the one handling matters for back at Marine Headquarters."
Ikki chuckled.
"I was only doing what I should have done. Those idiots were slandering and defaming you."
Just thinking about how Marine Headquarters had spread rumors about Ikki made Gion frown.
Seeing that, Ikki couldn't help scratching his cheek.
He suddenly wondered how Gion would react if she learned what he had done to the Celestial Dragons.
Unlike Sadi-chan, who had no intention of remaining in the Navy and had only agreed to return to Impel Down because of his request, Gion still held the Navy in high regard.
'Forget it. I'll worry about that later.'
Shaking his head, Ikki asked:
"Gion, tell why Sengoku wanted you to bring in."
Hearing that, Gion nodded.
"..."
"This is basically what happened."
"Because you destroyed the Donquixote Family before the upcoming war between the Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates, Doflamingo's whereabouts are currently unknown."
"That could have a negative impact on the war, and the World Governnt may also be dissatisfied with what happened."
"So Fleet Admiral Sengoku wants you to replace Doflamingo during the Marineford War."
Ikki nodded.
He had already expected this, so he wasn't surprised.
In fact, he had already begun planning how to obtain Whitebeard's sword.
If possible, he even wanted to acquire Hawkeye's famous sword as well.
That said, he understood that Hawkeye was an ally and the world's greatest swordsman.
Taking Yoru from him would be extraordinarily difficult.
"Speaking of that, Gion."
"The Navy shouldn't mind if I bring a few companions with , right?"
"That would make my safety a bit more secure."
Ikki laughed.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku will probably agree if you're willing to bring your companions."
"After all, that would strengthen the Navy's forces."
"Still, I need to report it to him first."
"And don't worry, Ikki. I'll definitely protect you on the battlefield."
"I won't let you get hurt."
Gion smiled.
Aboard the Explorer, on the deck.
With a flushed face and a refreshed expression, Gion took out her Den Den Mushi.
"Moshi moshi."
She reported the matter concerning Ikki to Sengoku.
After learning that Ikki had readily accepted the Navy's request and agreed to participate in the war against the Whitebeard Pirates, Sengoku burst into laughter.
"Hahaha! Excellent!"
"That brat Ikki has finally done sothing beneficial for the Navy!"
If Ikki had heard that, he definitely would have argued with Sengoku.
In such a short period of ti, he had already cultivated nurous powerful swordsn for the Navy.
Gion herself had truly reached the level of a Navy Admiral.
For Sengoku to claim that this was the first thing Ikki had done for the Navy was shaless.
"In addition, Ikki said he intends to bring so of his companions to participate in the war. He asked to inform you of this, Fleet Admiral Sengoku."
"Oh? I didn't expect that."
"In that case, Gion, bring them with you to Marine Headquarters."
"Regarding that, Ikki said he'll arrive first. As for his companions, he'll use his special abilities to bring them to Marine Headquarters later."
As she spoke, Gion couldn't help recalling what Ikki had told her earlier.
Perhaps because many of his companions had beco significantly stronger, he had received corresponding rewards.
He had beco increasingly proficient with the gym and sword room.
Now, he could keep his companions inside those spaces and carry them wherever he went.
In a sense, it was similar to the abilities of the Castle-Castle Fruit.
The difference was that instead of transforming into a castle, Ikki possessed two portable spaces that could be opened anyti and anywhere.
"In that case, we'll proceed according to his plan."
"However, Gion, our war with the Whitebeard Pirates is about to begin."
"The preparations here have entered their final stage."
"I hope you can bring Ikki to Marine Headquarters as soon as possible."
At that point, Sengoku's expression beca serious.
"Don't worry, Fleet Admiral Sengoku. I've already discussed it with Ikki."
"However, he's a little tired right now and needs so rest."
"Once he recovers, he'll say goodbye to his acquaintances in Dressrosa, and then I'll bring him to Marine Headquarters."
As she spoke, Gion's face flushed once more as she rembered how she had ultimately failed to resist and ended up battling Ikki for several hundred more rounds.
Afterward, Sengoku asked about the events in Dressrosa, and Gion naturally recounted everything she had witnessed.
anwhile, inside the gym.
Having changed back into her revealing outfit, Ginrummy glanced around.
After confirming that nobody else was nearby, she quietly approached Ikki.
The sudden touch of soft skin caused the exhausted Ikki to open his eyes.
"Ginrummy, what are you doing here?"
Ikki looked up at her in confusion.
"...Captain Ikki, I... I've co to keep you company."
Ginrummy pursed her lips and spoke shyly.
Ikki frowned slightly as he looked at her clinging to his arm.
The corner of his mouth twitched.
"Ginrummy, I really don't have the energy to deal with that right now."
"Besides, you don't need to do this."
"Robin should have already told you about my habits, right?"
Ikki said.
"Captain Ikki, please don't worry. I'm doing this willingly, from the bottom of my heart."
"Ginrummy, lying isn't a good habit. My Observation Haki isn't just for decoration."
"B-But..."
"No buts. Let rest for a while."
After speaking, Ikki closed his eyes again and resud resting.
Ginrummy looked at him, then looked down at herself.
'Am I really that unattractive?'
'No. If I weren't attractive, this man wouldn't have kept around.'
'Robin was right all along.'
Shaking her head, Ginrummy still edged a little closer to him despite being rejected.
At this mont, she had no idea that Kaido of the Beasts Pirates was currently furious because he had lost all contact with Jack.
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