Chapter 92 Uncle Aokiji, goodbye!
Crocodile was confused, and everyone else was confused too.
"That...is that the cannonball you mentioned?" Luffy asked stupidly.
"It should... maybe?" Crocodile answered uncertainly.
Weiwei and the others showed strange expressions at this time. They were worried to death just now, but the crisis was resolved without even having time to drink a sip of water?
Is it a little sloppy?
But no matter what, at least the crisis is resolved now. Weiwei shouted happily: "Although I don't know who did it, I really want to thank him!"
Crocodile had a completely different expression from Weiwei. At this moment, his face was gloomy, his eyes were filled with anger, and he shouted loudly: "Who did it?"
"it's me!"
A faint male voice came.
"This voice is..." The moment Luffy and the other two heard the voice, excitement showed on their faces. They turned their heads hurriedly and saw Xia Chen and Mr. 2 slowly walking towards them.
"Xia Chen!!!"
o(╥﹏╥)o!
Luffy stretched out his body and rushed over to hug Xia Chen, with snot mixed with tears pouring out of his face.
"Hey, hey, hey, don't hug me so tightly, your snot is rubbing against me..."
After a while, Xia Chen finally pulled Luffy off him.
At the same time, Zoro and Sanji also came over. Looking at Xia Chen, he asked happily: "Didn't that crocodile bastard say that you were captured by Aokiji? How did you escape?"
"Who said I escaped?" Xia Chen smiled faintly.
"Huh?" Hearing this, several people couldn't help but reveal a puzzled expression.
Xia Chen did not keep the secret and explained directly: "I am just a clone now. My real body is still on Aokiji's ship. I have been away from Alabasta for a few days!"
"What?!!"
Several people were shocked.
"So you still haven't escaped?" Sanji said with a grim expression.
"That's not the way to say it!"
"Have I ever told you... that my original body and my clone can exchange positions at any time?" When Xia Chen said this, a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"You mean..." Zoro seemed to have thought of something, and a surprised expression appeared on his face.
"That's right. I can now swap the positions of my clone and my real body. I didn't do it before because Aokiji's ship hasn't gone far. If I switch and he notices it, it will be troublesome when I come back!"
"It's still very difficult for us to deal with Aokiji right now. Once he comes back, it will definitely affect our plan to save Alabasta!"
"But now I don't have that concern anymore. In that case, I'll change back now. It feels weird to always use my clone to walk around here."
After saying that, Xia Chen closed his eyes.
……
At the same time, somewhere in the sea of the Grand Line, a navy ship was sailing there.
"Hey, Uncle Aokiji, give me some ice!"
Xia Chen walked up to Aokiji with a drink and said to him.
Hearing this, a dark line flashed across Aokiji's face. He hesitated to speak, and finally said nothing. He honestly released the cold air to cool Xia Chen's drink.
Xia Chen picked up the cup and took a big sip, making a refreshing sound. After drinking, Xia Chen lay down on the chair and said comfortably:
"Uncle Aokiji, you know what, the conditions in your navy are really good. It makes me want to change jobs!"
Hearing Xia Chen's words, Qingzhi's eyes lit up and said, "If you have this idea, I can help you appeal to Marshal Zhan Guo, and then you won't even be sentenced!"
During this period, Aokiji also learned some things about Xia Chen, and found out that he had never killed a civilian.
Such a high bounty was set because the scene of him fighting with Hawkeye was captured at that time.
Moreover, during the time they spent together, Aokiji was very optimistic about this young man and had long had the idea of recruiting Xia Chen. Now that Xia Chen took the initiative to propose it, he was eager to have Xia Chen join them!
That's why he gave Xia Chen great preferential treatment during this period, which was completely unlike the attitude he should have towards a pirate.
Not only did he live and eat well, but occasionally, he, the admiral of the navy, would personally help him cool his drinks.
If the seastone handcuffs on Xia Chen's hands were removed, Xia Chen's life would be almost the same as his, or even better than his.
"Hahaha...Uncle Aokiji, I was just saying that, just joking!"
"I don't want to be a dog for the Celestial Dragons. I feel sick just by looking at them!"
"Hmm?" Hearing this, Qingzhi's eyes narrowed, and he looked at Xia Chen and asked, "Do you know what you are talking about?"
"Of course! Uncle Aokiji, don't you think those Celestial Dragons are disgusting pigs?"
Aokiji did not answer. Although he did not have any good feelings towards those Celestial Dragons, the affairs of the World Government were not something he could comment on.
During the time he served as admiral, Aokiji gradually understood why his former predecessor Garp had always refused to be promoted to admiral.
Because once you become a general, you can no longer decide many things by yourself. Although you have more power, you do have less freedom.
Thinking of this, Aokiji looked at Xia Chen with a little regret. When Xia Chen said this in public just now, it was already impossible for him to join the navy.
The World Government will not allow people like Xia Chen to enter their subordinate institutions.
"Alas, another good talent is lost!" Aokiji sighed in his heart.
At this time, Xia Chen finished his drink and looked at Aokiji and said, "Uncle Aokiji, thank you for taking care of me during this period of time!"
"If we weren't in different camps, I feel like we could be good friends!"
"Hmm?" Xia Chen's sudden words made Aokiji a little confused, but before he could react, Xia Chen said again:
"Next time we meet, Uncle Aokiji, let's practice again. I feel I won't lose next time!"
After saying that, Xia Chen smiled and stood up.
"What do you mean?" Aokiji also stood up, staring at Xia Chen.
Xia Chen did not answer, but directly said: "Goodbye~ Uncle Aokiji!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Aokiji saw Xia Chen in front of him flash, and then the aura on his body changed, and then he disappeared from the spot.
The only sound left was the sound of the seastone handcuffs falling to the ground.
Aokiji: !!!
……
The perspective returned to the palace. Xia Chen looked at Luffy and the others after a flash, and said with a smile: "Okay, I'm back!"
