bioinnovel Chapter 12 Before Reaching the Summit
Chapter 12 Before Reaching the Summit
East China Sea.
A red dragon pirate ship was sailing leisurely.
Shanks leaned against the ship's railing, chatting with the crew while holding a bottle of liquor in one hand, occasionally letting out a hearty laugh.
A flapping sound came, and a newsbird with a mailbag hanging from its stalk circled around, a roll of newspaper in its beak.
After paying 100 Berries, the crew member took the newspaper.
A short while later.
"Boss! It's a report about that guy..."
Shanks was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter: "After all, they are Marines who fought me and survived, they will definitely spread the word."
"It can't be news that I've been defeated, can it?"
"Boss...see for yourself."
The crew turned the newspaper over, and Shanks' eyes were immediately drawn to the large print on the front page.
"The Navy's most handsome navy in 800 years!!"
Aside from the headline, the front page featured a strikingly handsome face that could be considered a work of art.
Shanks' figure was placed in the second version.
On page two of the newspaper, Allen's coat of justice fluttered in the wind, his eyes shone with determination and justice, and the sharp blade in his hand gleamed with a cold light.
Behind him were people in various poses.
The exquisite filming technique... or rather, the superb photo editing technique, made it clear to viewers that they could feel the emotional changes they experienced the instant Allen appeared.
From panic to relief.
On the other side was Shanks with a lot of filters applied, like a demon baring its sharp teeth from the Black and Red Abyss.
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"The photo... is actually quite handsome."
Shanks remembered that, aside from the random appearance of civilians, he and Allen had indeed had such a standoff.
Of course, he wasn't praising Allen; he just thought he was handsome.
It practically captured the sheer power of my Conqueror's Haki unleashed at full power... But I don't think I've ever unleashed Conqueror's Haki to that extent, have I?
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The newspaper reported in detail on the heroic act of Colonel Allen, the commander of the 179th branch of the West Blue, who fought bravely to protect civilians after learning that the Red-Haired Pirates had entered the country.
Even though Colonel Allen was seriously injured, he still protected the people behind him.
The exposed, firm muscles were stained with blood and covered in wounds.
This shows that he's not just a pretty face, but a man who has been tempered and refined through countless trials!
In contrast, there's the image of the redhead throwing down his money bag and jumping off the ship.
No civilians were injured in the battle.
Without a doubt, this is a victory for the navy!
With both strength and unparalleled beauty, a Navy supernova, a hero of the next generation, has been born!!
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matter……
Is that so?
Shanks put down his newspaper, looked at his crew, and said with a somber expression, "I don't understand..."
The crew members listened solemnly to the captain's instructions.
"Why is this kid's face on the front page, while mine is on the second page?!"
"And it's in a corner of the second page!!"
Peng—Peng—Peng—
A series of crashing sounds.
Is this what you're focusing on?!
"The Navy is smearing you, boss!!"
"Despicable and shameless navy! It looks like we're about to do something to civilians!!"
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call……
Beckman exhaled a puff of smoke and chuckled, "It's like something from the Warring States period."
"I only cared about that kid's strength before, but now that I think about it... he does have a very handsome face, and I wouldn't be disgusted by him even if he were a man."
"Sengoku wanted to use him as a symbol of the navy to attract young women and people with certain special interests to join the navy and replenish the ranks of the marines."
"So, it's like... what they call 'conscription failure'."
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"Hahaha, so that's how it is. No wonder I can only be in the second edition!" Shanks laughed heartily.
"By the way, Beckman, you...you don't have any special hobbies, do you?"
"Don't talk nonsense, I'm only interested in beautiful ladies!"
Shanks tossed aside the newspaper, looked at the island in the distance, and waved: "Yospp! We're almost home. Want to go see it?"
"No... Seeing that child now would only disturb their peaceful life."
Yasopp, the sniper of the Red-Haired Pirates, gazed at an island in the distance for a long time before finally looking away.
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"Okay, let's head straight to the windmill village then!"
"There's still a long way to go, let's have a feast!!"
"Let's have a banquet!!"
"Oh! The banquet is starting!!"
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An island on the Grand Line.
A group of young girls gathered together for a lively discussion.
"So cool! Allen-sama is so cool!!"
"How can there be such a handsome man?!"
"Impressive strength, handsome appearance, noble character that cares for the people... Damn, he's too perfect!!"
A young girl held a newspaper, her cheeks flushed, her eyes filled with admiration.
His eyes changed, as if he had made up his mind, and he strode away from the crowd.
"Lily! Where are you going?"
The young girl, Lily, turned around, clenched her fist, and declared firmly, "I want to join the Navy!!"
"Me too! For Lord Allen! I'm going too!"
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Under the Navy's careful planning, news of the naval rising star spread around the world, and the same scene unfolded on many islands.
The number of recruits at the Navy recruitment office has surged, especially the number of female marines who have applied, which is several times higher than the same period last year.
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Xihai, Branch 179.
Allen's bandages on his hands and face have been removed, but his internal injuries are not healing as quickly, and he still needs to be hospitalized.
He held the newspaper, a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth.
This is... a little different from what he expected.
The Navy's propaganda efforts were stronger than he had imagined, with his news appearing on several pages in a row.
but……
The focus of the publicity is wrong!
The most handsome man in 800 years?
This setting overlaps with that of a certain leopard!
No, it's not even as good as that leopard!
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"From a young age, he fought against criminal organizations in the Flower Country, his heart burning with justice. At the age of twelve, he resolutely joined the Navy and single-handedly wiped out the branch's underworld organization."
At only eighteen years old, he rose to the rank of colonel based on his combat achievements and became the base commander!
Is that right...?
I remember... when I was a child, I belonged to a criminal organization in the Land of Flowers. When I was twelve, I wanted to go to sea and become a pirate.
As for rising to power...
Wasn't it thanks to the sponsorship of Mr. Capone, a philanthropist?
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Allen saw through Sengoku's intentions.
Brand ambassador.
There are basically no good-looking, well-known male naval officers; they're all rather unconventional in appearance.
Even a roughneck like Smoker would rank in the top five of the Navy's handsome officer list.
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asshole……
Is all my hard work up to this point just because of this face?!
Needless to say, the Uchiha bloodline is practically synonymous with good looks in the ninja world.
The Yuki clan was once known for its beauty, and the last descendant, Haku, was only four or five years old when Zabuza became completely captivated by her.
Allen, combining the best physical features of both races...
Let me put it this way.
Smoker had insulted him thousands of times, but never dared to attack his face.
If it were a world without superpowers, Allen would be willing to live a good life just because of his face.
But this is a world where the strong rule, and strength is everything!
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"That was really well filmed, Allen. Have you ever thought about debuting as an idol?"
Only Allen and the doctor were in the ward. Given their relationship, they wouldn't address each other by their titles in private.
Allen made a quick mental connection, then frowned and said, "Don't be ridiculous. Asking me to be an idol to please others is worse than killing me!"
The doctor looked at the newspaper and smiled, "It wouldn't be bad to join the Navy's propaganda department; then there wouldn't be any dangerous missions."
After several years of getting to know each other, Allen was like her own child.
Mother……
It is the opposite of adventure.
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"Mr. Mary, you know..."
Allen put down his newspaper and looked out the window, his gaze intense.
"I can't stop."