On the small Black Bird, Gawain and his party stood neatly beside the side of the ship.
As for the dock, Lieutenant Colonel Sherpat of the Navy's G-8 branch was leading all the navy soldiers in a welcoming queue with gongs and drums.
It was only then that Jonathan arrived a little late and stood at the front of the welcome queue.
Seeing Jonathan who had just arrived, Lieutenant Colonel Sherpat, a wretched man with a ponytail, pointed his finger directly at Jonathan's face.
"Commander, this is a welcome ceremony to welcome the world's noble Celestial Dragons, and you dare to be late for such a ceremony!
I think you have no respect for Lord Tianlong at all!
Just wait, I will report to the superiors right away, and your title of commander will definitely be removed!
!”
"Ah?"
Listening to Shepat's shouting, which was so loud that it couldn't even cover up the sound of gongs and drums, Jonathan slightly rolled his eyes.
"Shelpat, is it necessary to report it to the superior? Your voice is so loud, the Tianlong people on the ship have already heard it, right?"
After he finished speaking, he gave Shepat a roll of his eyes, and then looked solemnly at Gawain and his party who were getting off the boat.
At the same time, Gao Wen also came out with the cadres.
The moment Gawain stepped onto the pier, the lieutenant colonel named Sherpat suddenly raised his right hand.
"salute!"
After the words fell, countless sailors knelt directly in front of Gawain, while Shepat himself knelt even more simply.
In this comparison, Jonathan, who was still kneeling at this time, seemed to be more than a beat too slow...
Seeing this, Rayleigh couldn't help but curl his lips.
"Tsk, tsk, although this scene looks really cool, after all, Jonathan was one of the young and wise generals in our era who could compete with us.
However, looking at the look of the school officer next to him, I couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
Are there rivers and lakes where there are people?"
Having said this, Rayleigh looked at Lieutenant Colonel Shepat kneeling on the ground in disgust!
Rayleigh's voice didn't mean to cover up at all. His words immediately made Shepat completely stiff. Shepat raised his head dully and looked at Rayleigh with panic on his face.
He didn't even dare to look at Gawain!
In the distance, the sailors who heard everything clearly couldn't help but look at Lieutenant Colonel Shepat with worry.
And at this moment, Jonathan, who was kneeling on one knee, suddenly said.
"Lord Gawain, your demeanor is far better than what General Sakaski described to me. This kind of demeanor really amazed us!
Just like Lieutenant Colonel Sheppard, he has been so stunned by you that he is incoherent!
Let me introduce to you, this is my most important deputy, Sherpat.
As for the little quarrel between him and me, it was a tacit understanding that we had cooperated with for more than ten years.
Sherpat is an excellent school officer who is very willing to fight pirates.
Gao Wensheng!"
Having said this, Jonathan looked at Gawain with a smile, waiting for Gawain's instructions.
On the ground, whether it was Shepat or the kneeling sailors, everyone showed moved expressions towards Jonathan.
Seeing this, Gawain raised his hand slightly.
"Get up, Jonathan, Shepat, and who is this...?"
Gawain gently pointed to the man with military rank beside him.
Facing Gawain's question, the major replied very nervously.
"Gao Wensheng, I'm Derek, I'm assuming the position of Major of the G-8 branch of the Navy!"
"oh?"
Gawain was stunned, Drake, isn't that a supernova dinosaur spy?
Putting aside the reverie in his mind, Gawain showed a gentle smile.
"It turns out to be Major Drake, please wake up!"
Having said this, Gawain turned his eyes to all the navy kneeling in the distance. He raised his voice and shouted to the sailors.
"Sailors, my coming here is really a big thank you to you all.
In order to make up for the trouble I have caused you, I want to treat you to a concert!
As for the protagonist of the concert, that is the newest musician of our Black Bird Group and the number one singer in the world, Uta!"
As soon as the words fell, Uta on the side immediately twisted his headset.
With its own lighting effect, Uta made a shining debut~~~.
"Hello everyone, I am Uta, and I am very happy to bring you a passionate performance.
I hope everyone can respond to me with enthusiasm, okay!"
Uta said to the sailors according to her old rules, and then she acted like she was listening attentively, waiting for the sailors' answers.
In her mind, she should be able to hear cheers, because she always hears cheers, even on Long Circle Island!
But she waited and waited, and waited...
There was no sound.
The sailors didn't dare to speak at all. They looked at me, then at you, and then they all looked at Gawain nervously.
Seeing this, Gao Wen clapped his hands gently, and the moment he clapped, cheers suddenly resounded throughout the entire G-8 branch!
“It’s unbelievable that we actually had the opportunity to hear Uta’s song!
!”
"That is the most popular singer in the New World and the whole world in the past three years!"
"Oh my god, I can actually hear the live version of the sounds of nature!"
"Long live Uta, long live Saint Gao Wen, can we order some songs? I want to listen to Shiba..."
Snapped!
"Fuck you, if you dare to be immodest here, you will be dragged out and executed!"
“Long live the concert!
!”
For a time, the G-8 branch was completely in an uproar, and the entire navy fell into a frenzy.
Such a scene made Uta smile happily, this is right.
So, Uta raised her hands as planned, leaning on her waist and hips, and continued shouting to the sailors.
“But if we want to attend a concert, we must prepare a big enough stage!
Can everyone help me prepare together?"
"sure!"
"Where is the stage?"
"On Gao Wensheng's ship!"
"I'll carry the head!"
For a time, the enthusiastic sailors were all ready to carry it.
So, Gawain smiled and waved his hand, and led everyone, including Jonathan and the other three resident officers, to leave the noisy dock area.
Of course, Uta, Shirahoshi, and Lucci.
The three of them stayed on the pier and prepared for the concert.
After leaving the dock, Gawain, led by Jonathan, came to the canteen of the G-8 branch.
It was said to be a canteen, but the moment Gawain walked into the canteen, he realized that it was like a huge auditorium!
At least before time travel, when Gawain was engaged in diplomatic career, the state banquet reception rooms of most small countries were no more beautiful than the so-called canteen in front of him.
After seeing this scene, Gawain couldn't help but sigh in admiration.
"Lieutenant General Jonathan, it seems that you are a general who cherishes his soldiers very much. Your soldiers must be very happy to be able to eat in such a canteen, right?"
"Haha, sir, you are exaggerating. These are all decisions made by the chefs of the G-8 branch. We have the best chefs in this sea here!"
Jonathan replied with a smile.
After hearing what Jonathan said, Gawain nodded slightly and said.
"That's really exciting!"
“Please rest assured, you will not be disappointed!
Please take a seat, adults. The party can start at any time, and the musicians on your ship are still preparing.
When your musicians are ready, we will start the banquet, and after the banquet, I can also use your light to appreciate the voice of a world-class singer."
After saying that, Jonathan pulled out a chair and made a gesture of invitation to Gawain.
Gawain took the opportunity to sit up, and beside Gawain, the Xuanniao cadres also habitually sat on Gawain's left and right sides.
Seeing this scene, Jonathan nodded. It was a very harmonious atmosphere on the ship.
Coupled with the fact that I was a little late on purpose at the pier before.
This is enough to see part of Gawain's character.
So, Jonathan felt relieved and cautiously sat down opposite Gawain.
Behind him, Lieutenant Colonel Shepat and Major Drake did not dare to sit down.
Looking at their appearance, Gawain gently pressed the air. Seeing this, the two of them had no choice but to sit nervously on both sides of Jonathan.
At the same time, Gion also said hello to Jonathan.
"Long time no see, Lieutenant General Jonathan. I didn't expect us to meet under such circumstances."
"Yes, Lieutenant General Gion, there are always many unexpected things.
But my wife will be very happy to see you. She always talks to me about your friendship in the past!"
While responding to Gion with a smile, Jonathan greeted everyone one by one.
"Welcome, former Deputy Director Shiliu of Impel Down City, and former CP9 elite Miss Kalifa.
There are also Kaisha Jinbe, Bartholomew Bear, and the famous Pirate Empress of the Shichibukai!"
Having said this, Jonathan took off his hat and placed the military hat on his chest.
"When I see you in person, I must admit that your beauty is worthy of being the best in the world!"
"Humph, the Ai family has always been like this!"
Hancock proudly responded to Jonathan's praise.
After praising Hancock, Jonathan turned to smile and said with a smile.
"And you, Mr. Yixiao, who can easily contain and defeat Whitebeard's nine captains by yourself, you are truly the strongest ronin I have ever seen in my lifetime!
Nabalon Fortress welcomes you!"
"You're welcome!"
Yixiao nodded solemnly to Jonathan.
"I am just a ronin who has found his direction again. I believe that every ronin who has determined his direction will have the opportunity to achieve what I have!"
After saying that, he turned to Gawain with a smile and emotion, that was the direction he was looking for!
And then, when Rayleigh and Xia Qi were waiting for Jonathan's greetings, Jonathan actually fell silent...
This time, the atmosphere became a little colder...
Looking at Jonathan who turned back to Gawain, Rayleigh rubbed his beard thoughtfully.
"Jonathan!"
Riley said suddenly.
"Why, are you no longer able to hold my old rival in your eyes?"
Hearing this, Jonathan pretended to have just seen Rayleigh and suddenly realized something.
"Oh, it turns out that the famous Pluto and Shaoyao, the chief of staff from the Rocks era, are also here, haha!
Look at me, the longer I sit in the position of branch chief, the harder it is to find the pirates. I hope you will forgive me and be considerate of me.
If it were easy for me to see pirates, then I should have been promoted a long time ago, haha!"
While speaking, Jonathan bowed his hands to Rayleigh and Xia Qi.
Seeing Jonathan's thoughtful expression, Xia Qi took out the cigarette case in a funny way.
After taking out two cigarettes, Xia Qi threw one away for Gawain.
Gawain smiled and took the tobacco, then lit it naturally and took a deep breath.
When this scene came into Jonathan's eyes, he calmly felt two more fears.
The power he created at his own risk against the two pirates, Rayleigh and Xia Qi, was so easily dispelled by Xia Qi with just one move!
So, Jonathan smiled at Xia Qi with deep meaning.
He is worthy of being Rox’s chief of staff!
As for Xia Qi, she took a deep breath of cigarette and looked at Jonathan.
Although he used a slightly dangerous method, he clearly pointed out the identity issue of himself and Rayleigh.
The whole ship was indeed just him and Rayleigh, and they still belonged to real pirates!
And Jonathan….
He is worthy of being a well-known wise general in the navy, and Jonathan is ranked among the top three with He and Kong Ming!
Tuk Tuk!
Gawain suddenly knocked on the table.
After attracting the attention of Xia Qi and Jonathan, Gawain smiled and said softly.
“Everyone’s past is always interesting, guys, that past makes us who we are today.
And what if our future and present are as unchangeable as our past.
Why should we make a distinction between the front, the middle, and the back for our destiny?"
Having said this, Gawain reached into the ashtray handed by Kalifa and flicked the ashes.
Then he looked at Jonathan and smiled.
"Lieutenant General Jonathan, Aunt Xia and Uncle Lei are all good seniors.
What's more, no matter whether I was wrong or right in the past, if young people like me want to make strides forward, they will inevitably have to listen to the experiences and advice of some elders.
And the seniors who are willing to give me some advice, no matter what environment they were in in the past.
Now, they are just seniors who look forward to me!
What do you think?"
Having said this, Gawain lowered his eyelids slightly and looked at Jonathan silently.
As for Jonathan, he thought for a moment and nodded gently.
"What a profound insight, sir. If I had heard these words from you when I was young, maybe I would have worked harder and have a better future!
Having the opportunity to receive you today is truly the luckiest thing that has happened to me, Jonathan, in recent years!"
As Jonathan answered, he stood up and bowed to Gawain. Then he turned to Rayleigh and Shaqi and bowed solemnly as well.
"I'm sorry, Lei Li, Xia Qi, and please forgive me for my previous prejudice against you.
Hey, prejudice is like a big mountain, even though I know clearly that what you are doing now has already transcended the category of pirates.
But my narrow mind, which is far beyond comparison with that of Gao Wensheng, still made me fall into the cage of prejudice!"
Having said this, Jonathan took a deep breath and continued to speak apologetically to Xia Qi and Lei Li.
"It's ridiculous that I'm actually called a wise general. How can I, who can't even see through a small prejudice, be qualified to bear such a high reputation?
Fortunately, I haven't had time to make a big mistake yet. Fortunately, I didn't have any doubts about you and Gao Wensheng's entire team because of your past identities as pirates!
As for me, please rest assured that I will definitely absorb today’s mistakes and no longer look at pirates, a word associated with evil, from a one-sided perspective!”
Having said this, Jonathan took a deep breath, Sakaski, I have almost done what you want me to do!
As for more dangerous things, I'm sorry, Sakaski...
My wife is still in Nabalon Fortress, so there is no need for me to continue taking risks!
At the same time, opposite Jonathan.
As expected, Rayleigh frowned and couldn't help but ponder something.
His identity as a legendary pirate has already become an impression in the minds of too many people. Even Jonathan, who is known as Chisho, cannot let go of it for a while.
Then will your existence cause more people to have special impressions and prejudices about the future Blackbirds because of you?
As for Xia Qi, she took a deep breath of smoke, and then looked at the three bears thoughtfully.
Although they are all pirates, only he and Rayleigh receive special treatment?
So, what Jonathan means is..., Shichibukai!
Thinking of this, Xia Qi looked at Lei Li. With just one glance, she knew what the old ghost was thinking.
After living together for so many years, no one knows Lei Li better than Xia Qi. In Xia Qi's eyes, Lei Li has already made up his mind!
But... Xia Qi always felt that Lei Li's determination might have nothing to do with the Shichibukai!
And Gawain…….
Xia Qi looked at Gawain, she wanted to see what Gawain thought of Jonathan's profound words!
But it's a pity that after just one glance, she couldn't help but turn her head.
Come on, unlike before, she couldn't tell Gawain's thoughts at all.
Seeing Gawain's unchanging expression, Xia Qi let out a breath of admiration.
Because Gawain's Qi-nurturing skills not only surpassed most people in this sea, he also surpassed himself a month ago!