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Chapter 67: Strength is the Ultimate Currency!

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Upon their return to Marine Headquarters, the Vice Admirals, among others, no longer held any dismissive thoughts toward Ian. Their gazes were filled with respect.

After all, consecutively defeating two Warlords and fighting the world's strongest swordsman, Dracule Mihawk, to a draw spoke volumes. Strength was the ultimate currency in their world.

Garp escorted Buggy and his companions to Sengoku's office to finalize the Warlord agreement.

Then, he would be free to choose a territory for his "legitimate" plundering, as long as his actions didn't threaten the World Government. Beyond that, they wouldn't interfere.

Ian and Tashigi headed to their office, which, thanks to regular cleaning, was still in decent shape despite their months-long absence. Upon receiving news of their return, Momousagi, also at Headquarters, hurried to meet them. "You really are a monster, Ian. Defeating two Warlords and matching Mihawk, the world's strongest swordsman?"

"That's the ultimate goal for us swordsmen!"

Momousagi pushed open the door and strode in, her pink Vice Admiral coat billowing behind her, her long, shapely legs accentuated by her attire. She exuded an alluring charm.

No wonder Chaton was so infatuated with her, relentlessly pursuing her affections despite a hundred rejections. Perhaps his near-Admiral level strength was fueled by his desire to be worthy of her.

Even most Vice Admirals were captivated by her charm, but Ian wasn't among them. Momousagi was old enough to be his mother. Among the Marines he knew, only Ain and Tashigi were close to his age, and neither was currently attached.

Tashigi was already his.

He wasn't interested in pursuing women who were already in relationships. Not only would it be difficult to win their affections, but it would also be morally reprehensible. As someone who had received a proper education on Earth, such behavior was unacceptable.

His gaze shifted to the small white dog that. Once his devil fruit awakened, it could either enlarge itself or shrink Shirahoshi, bridging the gap in their heights. It seemed such a waste of potential.

"Hey, Vice Admiral Ian... Vice Admiral Gion is calling you..." Tashigi called out, snapping him out of his thoughts. Momousagi had refrained from interrupting him, assuming he was deep in contemplation.

After all, his stoic expression could be quite misleading. Who knew what kind of nonsensical thoughts were running through his head? He returned to the present and replied,

"It's nothing special. The Warlords aren't my ultimate goal. Admirals, Yonko, the Fleet Admiral... those are the powerhouses I aim to challenge."

He added, "After all, my strength isn't limited to swordsmanship. I also have my Devil Fruit abilities."

"You sound awfully cocky. It's like you're saying you could defeat Mihawk or even challenge a Yonko if you used your full power." Momousagi teased, taking a sip of tea. She felt comfortable teasing him, after all, she had been the one to recruit him.

But deep down, she knew it wasn't entirely impossible. His growth rate was terrifying. When she had first encountered him months ago, he was undoubtedly strong, capable of easily defeating Kid, a Supernova with a bounty exceeding 100 million. On their way back to Headquarters, he had ventured into Gecko Moria's territory.