PIRATES: I WORK IN NAVY FROM NINE TO FIVE

The voice wasn't loud.It came out of nowhere — falling like a thunderclap across the battlefield.

Instantly, the faces of all present shifted in shock.

From the rubble, a ghostly figure suddenly emerged.

An elderly man in a traditional kimono, head gleaming bald under the sunlight, stood tall and unbothered.

This was the moment — the deciding line between continued bloodshed and uneasy peace.

Only a few had the right to even speak at such a juncture.

But now, this elder had stepped forward with a thunderous declaration.

And no one knew who the hell he was.

"Vice Admiral Tsuru, who is this man? Who dares command Fleet Admiral Sengoku?" one of the Navy officers couldn't help but blurt out.

Everyone turned to look, curiosity burning in their eyes.

Even Tsuru herself appeared shaken — more so than anyone else.

Unlike them, she recognized the man.

After a few breaths to steady herself, she exhaled slowly and said:

"It's one of the Five Elders... I didn't expect him to leave the Holy Land and show himself here."

"Looks like this mess… isn't ending peacefully."

The Five Elders?!

The atmosphere exploded.

Everyone had heard of these shadowy rulers — the supreme figures behind the World Government.

But only through whispers and rumors.

This was the first time they were witnessing one with their own eyes.

Even Sengoku and Garp were visibly stunned.

From a distance, Rayleigh and the others grew grim. Their fingers crept toward their weapons, eyes locked tightly on the uninvited guest.

Just as Rayleigh had declared earlier — they'd come here ready to die.

It didn't matter who stood in their way.

The tension on the battlefield cranked to a dangerous high.

Nearby, the elder — now revealed as one of the Five Elders — furrowed his brows and barked angrily:

"What are you waiting for? Still not making your move?"

"So you're the Navy's new upstart, huh? Heard you crushed Kaido and slew Whitebeard — not bad at all!"

"I'll give you one more chance. Lead your squad and finish them off. If you succeed, I'll recommend you as the next Fleet Admiral."

Fleet Admiral?!

The battlefield shook again.

Marines and pirates alike were floored.

Sengoku, the current Fleet Admiral, was still very much alive and present — and now this Elder was offering his position up like a gift?

It was a direct slap to Sengoku's face.

All eyes turned to Luo Yu, the one often mocked as the "Money-Addicted Admiral." Everyone wondered — would he take the bait?

Luo Yu, calm as ever, sipped from his rough clay jug of local liquor. Then, he turned back and called out:

"Ain, come here a moment."

"...Me?" Ain blinked in confusion.

Sure, she was Luo Yu's adjutant, but in a moment like this? She barely rated as a background character.

Not to mention… they were dealing with one of the Five Elders!

She hesitated for a second, but quickly obeyed, hurrying to Luo Yu's side.

Under the intense gazes from all directions, she stammered out:

"A-Admiral Luo Yu… w-why are you calling me up here? I… I really don't belong in a scene like this…"

Luo Yu took another drink, glanced at her, and said with a soft smile:

"Relax. With me around, the sky can fall and you still wouldn't need to raise a hand."

"You brought the application forms, right?"

"...Application forms?" Ain froze — then her eyes widened in realization.

"Y-You mean… you want the Five Elder to fill out paperwork first?!"

"This… this really doesn't seem appropriate!"

Luo Yu rolled his eyes and said flatly:

"Inappropriate? He's not my boss. He doesn't pay me.

He wants me to go fight? Then submit the proper request to Fleet Admiral Sengoku. Let's do things by the book."

"At the very least, I want my overtime pay, bonus, and performance incentives handled first."

"Oh, and one more thing…"

"Garp-senpai has always treated me well.""Ace is Garp's adopted grandson.""And Whitebeard and Roger — one's his biological father, the other his godfather."

"So by that logic, Ace should be calling Garp 'Dad.'"

"Out of respect for those ties… I find it hard to lift my sword."

"And if you really want me to do it — then someone's gonna need to pay up."

"Oh, and let's not forget — the Navy still owes me back wages."

"So yeah… overtime? Not happening.Not today.Not ever.Not even in the next life."

"If there's nothing else — I'll be off to enjoy my nap."

With that, Luo Yu slung his wine gourd over his shoulder and turned away, leaving the battlefield without so much as a glance back.

Everyone stood there dumbfounded.

Even Garp blinked, stunned, and muttered:

"Sengoku… I think I've just gained two more sons for free.""Why didn't I think of this before?"

"I mean, sure, I'll never get Roger to call me Dad…""But I could've forced Whitebeard to call me 'Daddy' a few times at least!"

"You think if they hear this in the afterlife, they'll be able to stay in their coffins?"

The whole battlefield fell into a kind of absurd silence.

Muscles twitched across countless faces.

Luo Yu demanding bureaucratic procedures and compensation before lifting a finger was already ridiculous…

But now we were handing out 'dad' titles like souvenirs?

Was this still a war… or a comedy routine?

Even Shanks and Rayleigh couldn't help but smile wryly.

But high above the ruins, the face of the Five Elder, Yamamoto, twisted with fury.

As a supreme ruler of the world, when had he ever been treated with such blatant disrespect?

His voice roared across the field:

"You insolent brat!

How dare you speak such nonsense here?

Don't think that just because you've made a few achievements, you can talk back to me!"

"I am one of the Five Elders, the true master of this world!"

"I'll give you one last chance — return and follow orders, or prepare to face the wrath of the Five Elders!"

BOOM!!

A terrifying aura of killing intent erupted from Yamamoto's body — flooding across the battlefield like a tidal wave.

Everyone's face paled.

Even Rayleigh and Shanks hadn't expected the Elder to lash out so directly.

But before anyone could respond…

The next scene left the entire battlefield stunned — eyes wide, pupils shrinking to pinpoints.

This wasn't just a threat.

This was real — serious.

"...Hmm. I sense killing intent."

Luo Yu, who had just begun to walk away, suddenly paused mid-step.

At that moment, something deep within him detonated like a volcano.

His Conqueror's Haki — dormant until now — erupted with overwhelming force.