My New Life In One Piece

When the ship finally arrived at the docks, Kaito had to wait for the ship's cargo to be unloaded first. After waiting half an hour, he finally landed.

I walk along the docks for a while along with my luggage in my hand. At that moment a marine approached him.

Marine - welcome young master -

Kaito - ahhh, after living these years without being called that way it makes me feel much more uncomfortable than before -

Kaito still finds it excessive to be called that way and had spent a lot of time in his childhood complaining about it, but in the end the Marines continued calling him that way.

Kaito - well, what happens? -

Marine - I was informed to inform him to go to the fleet admiral's office -

Kaito - okay, but first I have to take my luggage to my room -

Marine - don't worry, I'll take care of myself, you can go to the headquarters -

Kaito accepted the marine's offer and after saying goodbye to him, Kaito went to the main building of the barracks. After walking through the halls and meeting few people on the road, which they did not recognize. In fact, it was normal, Kaito had spent many years outside Marineford, and surely only those who knew him best would recognize him.

Finally, Kaito arrived at his grandfather's office. I knock on the door and wait for it to pass, once I heard the answer from inside, Kaito entered the office.

Kaito - hello ojichan -

Sengoku - welcome Kaito, you've grown a lot during these years -

Tsuru - that you won't greet me -

Kaito - oh, obachan, I didn't think to find you here -

Tsuru - of course I would be here to see my grandson after so many years -

Tsuru approached Kaito and gave him a hug. Kaito hug her too. He didn't get tired of that sense of comfort every time he felt close to their grandparents.

Sengoku - well, you will surely know because I made you come back, isn't it? -

Kaito - yes, it's to join the navy -

Sengoku - yes, after receiving the report of the chief instructor of Cipher Pol about your progress, I think it's time for you to become a marine -

Kaito - I'm ready to do it -

Sengoku - very good. Surely you will have already deduced it, but I will tell you anyway, you will join the navy, but you will not start as a recruit but with the rank of captain -

Kaito - okay -

Tsuru - in my opinion you should have a higher rank -

Sengoku - I think the same, but the rest of the officers don't think it is convenient for you to be high-ranking just after joining the navy -

Kaito - nothing happens, I already expected this -

Sengoku - very well, since I cannot give you a higher rank, at least I will give you some benefits -

Kaito - benefits? -

Sengoku - yes, in addition to choosing which boat you want, I will also allow you to choose your crew -

Kaito - really!? -

Sengoku - yes, but you have to keep in mind that they cannot be officers of greater rank than yours -

Kaito - very good! -

Sengoku approached a shelf and picked up a thick book and handed it to Kaito.

Sengoku - this is the registration of newly recruited academy recruits, you can take a look and choose the ones that interest you for your crew -

Kaito - very good -

Tsuru - well, let's stop talking about this and tell us what you've done during these years -

The three sat down and started talking. First Kaito told their how he had made new friends and how he had trained hard all this time. Then it was the grandparents' turn to tell what they had done during that time. Tsuru told Kaito how Hina was doing. Because of being on an isolated island, Hina can't send any letter to Kaito.

Kaito was glad that Hina was well, Kaito missed Hina, had spent a long time without seeing her and this saddened Kaito, but he was encouraged now that being a Marine would have more opportunities to meet her.

The three continued talking until Tsuru urged Kaito to go to his room to rest.

Sengoku - you can rest during these days, as long as you have chosen the people for your crew, inform me and I will do the paperwork -

Kaito - okay, then I retire -

Kaito said goodbye to his grandparents and left for his room, taking with him the book of records his grandfather had handed him.

Upon arriving at his room, Kaito decided to rest for the moment and start the selection of his crew for the next day. After dinner in the barracks cafeteria he went back to his room and lay down on his bed.

The next day, Kaito got up early, after breakfast he opened the record book and began reading the information sheets of the newly graduated Marines.

The hours passed and Kaito had already read several pages of the book, but he had not found any marine to call his attention.

Kaito - I don't know any of the Marines, hope to meet at least one character from the original story -

Kaito continued reading the book until noon, he still has a lot to read, but decided to rest for the moment. He left his room and began to walk around the city and the barracks.

Many Marines watched him with curiosity since Kaito did not wear the navy uniform, even some wanted to stop him, but in the end they let him pass and did not worry too much.

Kaito visited the places he used to frequent in the past, he did not find any significant change, he continued walking until he heard the voice of a person calling him.

??? - Kaito !!! -

By the time Kaito turned around, the person who called him jumped and shocked to tell him. When Kaito could react, he realized that he was in front of two large bumps near his face.

Kaito - but what the hell!? -

??? - sorry Kaito -

When the person finally walked away from Kaito, he could finally see who that person was.

Kaito - Hanc.o.c.k? -

Hanc.o.c.k - yes, hello Kaito -

Hanc.o.c.k smiled at her very happy, it had been many years since they had met and she wanted to meet him again.

On his side Kaito was very surprised by Hanc.o.c.k's sudden appearance.

Kaito - hello Hanc.o.c.k, how are you here and how have you recognized me? -

Hanc.o.c.k - of course I recognize you, no matter how you change your appearance I will always recognize you! -

Kaito - oh, I see ... and how are you here? -

Hanc.o.c.k - I just passed near the island and decided to refuel supplies before heading to Amazon Lily -

Kaito nodded to Hanc.o.c.k's explanation, but he didn't know that she had actually come straight from her island. After separating years ago, Hanc.o.c.k had manipulated some officers to inform her when Kaito returned to Marineford, in this case, when she learned of Kaito's return, she set course here to meet him.

The two decided to walk together, but in the end as in the past they had to go to Kaito's room due to the shock caused by Hanc.o.c.k's presence wherever she went.

They spent several hours talking about what they had done during these years. Hanc.o.c.k listened carefully to Kaito's story, but when Kaito mentioned Kalifa, Hanc.o.c.k became jealous and began questioning Kaito about his relationship with Kalifa. Kaito had no choice but to answer her questions.

After calming Hanc.o.c.k, they continued talking. Hanc.o.c.k was very glad to see that Kaito used the gloves she had made and after asking about the scarf, he learned that he did not have the opportunity to use it since the place where he trained had a warm climate. In the end so as not to sadden Hanc.o.c.k, Kaito promised her that he would use it next time.

Before nightfall Kaito was able to convince Hanc.o.c.k to return to her island since she had not reported her arrival at the marina and did not want to get in trouble with their grandparents. Hanc.o.c.k reluctant to pay attention to Kaito, in the end she relented, not before making Kaito promise that he would visit her once he is captain of the navy.

Kaito had to promise her since it was the only way to convince Hanc.o.c.k to come back.

Kaito accompanied Hanc.o.c.k to her ship where he got to see the Kuja pirates again, they gave him a somewhat confused look, Kaito did not understand her actions, but did not think much about it and said goodbye to Hanc.o.c.k.

After watching the ship leave, Kaito returned to his room and continued with his choice of crew.

Kaito - mm ... this person is not bad, I think I saw him during Buster Call, let's move on to the next ... Ohhh, finally, I already thought I wouldn't find any original One Piece characters -

Kaito had turned the page and found the information of a newly graduated recruit whom he recognized and would become the first crew member of Kaito's crew.