Chapter 1204: Kisame and the Navy's Oath
Kuzan put on the cloak of justice, carried the will of the Navy Admiral, and followed by a group of good-hearted sailors, and appeared near the coastline of Marinford.
"Kisame, on behalf of the Admiral of the Navy, I welcome you to join the Navy. Now is the time to use you."
Admiral Aokiji was neither humble nor arrogant. He took back his arrogance and took the initiative to approach a fishman. This was already the highest attitude shown by the navy.
Kisame was being stared at by a group of humans. He could clearly feel the humans' eyes wandering over his face, with the gills on his cheeks being the focus of particular attention.
Humans are the biggest racists in the world, bar none. All alien races in the navy are marginalized.
Although the group of giant vice admirals with some strength knew that they had been deceived, they finally reached a temporary settlement with the navy's attitude of admitting their mistakes.
"Aokiji, I don't want to see you. I want to see Altria. I just want to talk to her." Kisame's voice was cold. He didn't trust the admiral in front of him.
Even if Marshal Sengoku was standing in front of Kisame, he would not have the slightest emotional fluctuation in his heart. He came to the Navy Headquarters not to meet these men, but to meet the future female marshal Altria Pendragon.
Kuzan did not deliberately bother about Kisame's attitude towards the arrogance of a strong man. He could understand that the fishmen were on guard against the human navy, but the navy still had some grievances with the first generation Sun Pirates.
The future Admiral Haihu hopes to meet the future female marshal. This request was passed back until it reached the ears of Altria.
"Gion, come with me to meet him. Kisame is extremely important to the navy." The navy has been coveting the ninjutsu that the other party possesses for a long time. Ninjutsu is definitely better than the Navy's Six Styles.
Artoria walked through the crowd with steady steps. The navy blocking the front seemed to be pushed by an invisible force and retreated to both sides, forming a passage.
All kinds of eyes were looking at her, some were respectful, which was a recognition of her great strength and kingly temperament.
They were curious about how this future female marshal would lead the navy to defeat Buggy the clown. They all maintained a respectful attitude and did not dare to act rashly.
Altria had a blank expression on her face, her golden hair fluttering gently in the breeze, and her sharp eyes scanned the surroundings.
She exudes an innate royal aura, as if she can calm all restless factors.
Some of the navy soldiers lowered their heads slightly, not daring to look her in the eye, while others opened their eyes wide, secretly observing her every move.
When she walked up to Kisame and stood in front of him, the surroundings suddenly became quiet so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. She spoke in a clear and firm voice: "Kisame, since you have come to Marinford, you should have the intention of joining the navy. You may not trust anyone in the navy, but I will never lie to you."
Her words were powerful and seemed to carry a kind of magic, making everyone present feel her determination.
The sailors nodded one after another, their eyes full of conviction. Altria was upright and did not like to engage in conspiracies and intrigues. She liked to use both the royal way and the violent way to blaze a new trail for the navy.
Kisame took two steps forward and looked at the woman's calm expression. Altria was more elegant than he had imagined.
Although she is not very tall, less than two meters, the aura she exudes is no less than that of Admiral Aokiji who is present. Artoria is the key for the sea people to enter the future world.
"Lady Altria, I, Hoshigaki Kisame, can become your subordinate and a member of the navy. My only wish is that my compatriots in the future will not become slaves and can live normally under the sun." Kisame came on behalf of all the sea people and wanted to find a third way for them.
Princess Otohime suppressed the heads of all the sea people under her rule, wanting them to be obedient subjects under the rule of the Celestial Dragons. Unfortunately, even after becoming a member state, the slaves produced by the sea people were still in great demand and became indispensable items in auctions.
The sea tribe is small in size and does not have the strength to be independent. After the death of Princess Otohime, King Neptune wanted to adopt a neutral policy and accept the protection of pirates and the World Government.
The second path can only barely maintain the status quo. King Neptune cooperates with Jinbei to maintain the last dignity of the sea people.
Why did Kisame risk the world's condemnation and force his way into the third path, lowering his posture and boarding the navy's ship? Because from a factual point of view, the navy would be the only remaining winner in the world.
The sooner he joins the navy, the greater the help he can provide to the navy, and the greater the rewards he will reap. This is an unimaginable angel investment, and Kisame is willing to put his entire fortune and life on it. If he fails, he will die!
Everyone's eyes were on Artoria Pendragon, putting all the pressure on her. She had to make the decision for the navy.
Altria slowly raised her hand with steady and powerful movements, and drew the sword from her waist. Due to the protection of the Wind King's barrier, outsiders could not see the sword body, only the hilt.
As she chanted the spell, the barrier covering the sword dissipated like a dream bubble, and the sword of victory, which symbolized glory and power, suddenly glowed with light, as if the light of stars were dancing on it.
Artoria held the Sword of Promised Victory in her hand, with the tip of the sword pointing to the sky. The sunlight shone on the sword, and the sword body was shining with golden light, as if she was holding a very masculine and powerful sun blade.
Her voice was like a bell, and her oath echoed near the coast: "I, Artoria Pendragon, swear on this sword of oath and victory that I will protect the sea people in the future and guard their tranquility and peace. If anyone breaks this oath, the sword will die and so will people"!
The navy surrounding them had not expected that Altria would make such a solemn oath. For a woman like her who has both fame and strength, attitude is everything.
Some of the quick-witted navy members suddenly realized that they seemed to be witnessing history. Whether the sea creatures and humans could coexist, whether Kisame's third path would work, the historical trend was upon them.
Kisame knelt on one knee in front of a group of humans, and the sunlight surged around him, creating ripples.
His burly body was slightly bent, his sharp teeth biting his lower lip, and his eyes were filled with unyielding determination, for the sake of all the sea people.
Kisame raised his head and looked at Altria Pendragon who was holding the Sword of Kings, "Hoshigaki Kisame surrenders to you. Please keep your promise to me. I will give everything for the navy."
Altria handed the Sword of Promised Victory in her hand to Gion beside her, and she took the initiative to step forward and help the ghost dragon who was bowing.
"The Navy will not let you down. The Navy is changing. All the bad habits of the past will be corrected. We will talk less about justice and more about solving problems. The Navy welcomes you to join." Altria not only wants Kisame, but also wants Kisame's heart. She wants him to be convinced and work hard for the Navy's cause.
Altria expressed her attitude on behalf of the Navy, saying that she doesn't need to worry about Kisame's justice. As long as Kisame joins the Navy and can solve problems for the Navy, he will be a good Navy.