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Although he was mentally prepared, when Zhan Guo actually heard the news that Huo Yuhao successfully captured the Golden Lion, he was still surprised.

His brows furrowed slightly, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

Golden Lion, the famous pirate in the East China Sea, who once brought endless troubles and threats to countless naval soldiers, was now captured alive by Huo Yuhao, which was really beyond his expectations.

Especially when he heard that Huo Yuhao had captured the Golden Lion alive and brought it to the Shampoo Islands, Zhan Guo’s surprise reached its peak.

You have to know that arresting and killing are two different concepts.

"Well done, Huo Yuhao."

A smile appeared on Zhan Guo's lips, and there was a hint of appreciation and approval in his voice, as if he was cheering for Huo Yuhao's strength.

However, there seemed to be a shadow in his smile, as if he was hiding something. Deep in his heart, he felt a vague sense of uneasiness.

Zhan Guo was sitting in the office.

His face was full of decisiveness and determination, as if the decision at this moment had been brewing in his mind for a long time.

"I will send Demon Spider to the Sabaody Islands now and lock him up in Impel Down."

There was a fearless aura in his tone, as if this was not only an arrangement for Huo Yuhao, but also his control over the future of the entire navy.

In Marinford, the afterglow of the setting sun shines, and the golden light flickers on the waves, just like the ambition in the heart of the Warring States, shining brightly.

He wanted to quickly transform Huo Yuhao's achievements into his prestige in the navy. This would not only consolidate his own authority, but also bring a trustworthy general to the navy.

Huo Yuhao's performance in the battle impressed him, but Zhan Guo knew very well that this young man's character was not as simple as it seemed.

"If Huo Yuhao agrees to this arrangement, everyone will be happy."

Zhan Guo muttered to himself, and the expression on his face gradually softened.

He imagined the scene where Huo Yuhao was promoted to lieutenant general, with the navy's commendations popping up like mushrooms after rain, and his future was bright.

However, Zhan Guo also knew in his heart that Huo Yuhao was not someone who would easily submit to authority.

Zhan Guo secretly thought in his heart that if Huo Yuhao agreed to this arrangement, everyone would be happy. He could even receive commendation from the navy and be successfully promoted to lieutenant general, and his future would be bright.

However, Zhan Guo also knew in his heart that Huo Yuhao’s character was not that simple.

He was not a person who was willing to go with the flow. What's more, his real purpose of going to the East China Sea this time was not just to capture the golden lion.

For Huo Yuhao, executing the Golden Lion was the only way to truly gain prestige and fame for himself, and the navy's commendation was undoubtedly secondary.

Deep down in his heart, what he longed for was not honor, but the deterrence and control of this sea area.

At this time, Zhan Guo's thoughts began to work rapidly in his mind. Will Huo Yuhao refuse this opportunity?

He knew that Huo Yuhao had his own considerations in mind.

Huo Yuhao sat in front of the Den Den Mushi with a solemn expression. He sighed slightly, as if he was thinking about something.

There was a hint of helplessness in his eyes, as if he was facing an inevitable fate.

Sengoku's voice came from Den Den Mushi, carrying a hint of heavy oppression.

"Marshal Zhan Guo, no need, you should understand what I mean."

Huo Yuhao's tone was firm, yet mixed with a hint of helplessness.

If he was acting for reputation in the navy, he wouldn't have to go to so much trouble.

Now, it would be easy for him to capture a big pirate on the Grand Line.

However, he chose the East China Sea and the Golden Lion, the once legendary pirate.

Huo Yuhao had his own considerations in his mind, although he did not express these thoughts out loud.

"Do you know what this will cause?"

Sengoku's voice was low and serious, conveying a strong sense of pressure through the Den Den Mushi.

Huo Yuhao felt him look up and look out the window. The sea in front of him was sparkling and the sun was shining.

In the end, he did not answer, but just stared into the distance quietly, his thoughts flying.

Huo Yuhao's silence made Zhan Guo feel a little uneasy.

Zhan Guo also had unspeakable pain in his heart.

As the marshal of the navy, he bears countless responsibilities, but facing Huo Yuhao's choice, he is powerless.

The will of the strong often leads them to different paths.

Sengoku, Garp, and the three admirals of the navy, although they all belong to the navy, they are heading towards completely different futures due to their respective beliefs and choices.

“Has it finally come to this?”

Zhan Guo whispered to himself, with a hint of helplessness and sigh in his tone.

At this moment, he actually felt a sense of loss that was hard to conceal in his heart.

He could see something from the time when Huo Yuhao insisted on going to the Sabaody Archipelago, but he had always been hoping for a lucky break.

Now, he could roughly understand what Huo Yuhao was thinking.

So the time has come to make a decision.

Huo Yuhao could feel that deep melancholy. After hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Huo Yuhao paused for a moment and finally decided to go see the Golden Lion.

In the naval prison cell on the Chambord Islands, the humid air was filled with the salty smell of sea water and the scent of rust.

Huo Yuhao stood in front of the iron bars of the cell, his face solemn and his heart in turmoil.

His eyes were fixed on the captured Golden Lion - the pirate who once ran rampant on the sea and was a terrifying existence.

Although the Golden Lion was imprisoned in this small cell at this time, his former majesty had not diminished.

"Why don't you kill me?"

The voice of the Golden Lion was like a biting cold wind, breaking the silence.

There was a gleam of mockery and undisguised contempt in his eyes, as if he was looking at a fool who overestimated his own abilities.

"Are you planning to lock me up in Impel Down again?"

Huo Yuhao was slightly stunned and his heart was shocked.

Impel Down is the Navy's most secure prison, housing countless dangerous criminals. It is the place that Golden Lion hates the most.

But he didn't want to send the Golden Lion there. Instead, he had an urge to understand him.

He took a deep breath, trying to keep himself calm, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"Haha, I won't send you to Impel Down."

After saying this, Huo Yuhao took out some food from his storage soul guide and placed it in front of the golden lion.

It was a simple dish of meat, exuding an enticing aroma, but in this dark cell, it seemed particularly out of place.

"Oh?"

The golden lion raised his eyebrows, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"What do you mean by that? Do you, a dog, also want to turn over and become the master?"

The Golden Lion's voice echoed in the gloomy cell, revealing a hint of indifference and sarcasm.

His gaze was like a blade, piercing straight at Huo Yuhao in front of him.

The Golden Lion sat in the corner of the cell. He was tall and strong with a rough face, but his eyes flashed with an elusive fanaticism.

But to his disappointment, Huo Yuhao did not show any emotion at all, but continued to look at him calmly. Seeing this, the Golden Lion did not bother himself any more.

Instead, he grabbed the meat on the plate and gobbled it up ravenously, as if it was his only salvation in life.

His mouth was full of food, making "gurgling" sounds, and he seemed to care nothing about anything around him.

But even so, his eyes still revealed disdain and ridicule, as if he was looking at a clown who overestimated his own abilities.

"Don't you always claim to be stronger than Pirate King Roger?"

Huo Yuhao's voice sounded again, his tone full of calmness.

"I'll give you this chance."

Huo Yuhao continued speaking, with a hint of teasing and threat in his tone. His eyes were as sharp as torches as he stared directly into the golden lion's eyes, as if he wanted to know something.

"Tomorrow, I will execute you in the Sabaody Archipelago, and the World Economic Society will also report it."

Huo Yuhao’s words were like a heavy hammer, hitting the Golden Lion’s heart.

The Golden Lion was slightly stunned, and the meat in his hand paused at his lips, as if he was thinking about this sudden verdict.

However, Huo Yuhao had already turned around and walked out of the cell, leaving behind an indifferent back.

The golden lion stared at the back, a complex emotion welling up in his heart.

A trace of resentment and anger flashed through his heart, like a caged beast, longing for freedom and a chance to resist.

"Hahahahahaha, that's what I said."

The Golden Lion suddenly burst into laughter, and the laughter echoed in the empty cell, carrying a hint of madness and unruliness.

His hands tightly grasped the iron bars of the cell, as if he wanted to tear the barrier apart.

"I sense ambition in your heart. How could someone like you become a dog?"

The Golden Lion continued, his eyes gleaming with fanaticism.

There was a hint of sarcasm in his laughter, as if he was mocking Huo Yuhao's naivety and ignorance.

“I’m starting to look forward to it now.”

The Golden Lion's voice was deep and magnetic, with an irrepressible excitement.

A fire ignited in his heart, a desire for the future and a challenge to fate.

"I'm really looking forward to what kind of mess you can make in this world!"

The Golden Lion laughed wildly, as if imagining what kind of storm Huo Yuhao’s resistance would cause.

His laughter echoed in the cell, like a provocation to fate and a declaration of his own fearlessness.

In the dark and damp cell, Huo Yuhao sat quietly on the cold stone floor, with the Golden Lion’s flamboyant voice echoing in his ears.

Even though he was in a cage, there was no ripple in his heart.

Everything that the Golden Lion said was like wind in his ears and could not shake his inner determination.

The fate of execution had already been determined, and Huo Yuhao knew that he had to continue on this path.

"If nothing goes wrong, guests from Fishman Island will be arriving soon."

The corner of Huo Yuhao's mouth curled up into a confident smile, and his eyes looked through the obstruction at the calm sea outside.

The sea water sparkled with silver light under the sunlight, as if sending him some signal.

At this moment, the sea surface suddenly surged.

Huo Yuhao’s eyes were fixed on the waves.

The next second, a blue-haired fishman jumped out of the water like an elegant fish, breaking the tranquility of the sea.

He has a slender figure, his skin shimmers like water, and his eyes sparkle with wisdom.

On the sparkling sea, the sunlight shines through the clouds, casting a golden glow, illuminating the Fishman Island in the distance.

The outline of the island became more vivid with the gentle lapping of the waves, as if waving to Huo Yuhao.

At this time, he was standing on a huge rock, looking at the approaching prince of Fishman Island - Shark Star.

"The Great Prince of Fishman Island - Shark Star!"

Huo Yuhao immediately recognized the identity of this visitor.

The arrival of Shark Star means that cooperation between him and Fishman Island is about to begin. This is not only an important step in improving his strength, but also a good opportunity for him to establish his own influence in the Sabaody Archipelago.

As Shark Star slowly approached, he exuded a noble and majestic temperament.

Shark Star lowered his head slightly to show his respect to Huo Yuhao, but Huo Yuhao could sense a hint of hesitation and uneasiness in his eyes.

Huo Yuhao stretched out his right hand and shook hands with Shark Star’s right hand. At the moment of shaking hands, Huo Yuhao could feel the warmth of Shark Star’s palm, which was a prince’s desire and expectation for the future.

"Master Huo Yuhao, is what you sent someone to say true?"

Sharkstar's voice was deep and powerful, with a hint of nervousness.

"of course."

Huo Yuhao answered firmly, secretly thinking about his next plan in his mind.

"If the plan goes well, the center of the Sabaody Archipelago will be your fish-men's first island on the sea."

Huo Yuhao continued, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

He imagined what the island would look like, with blue water surrounding the green island and the merfolk living happily under the sun. The vision of the future made his heart surge with excitement.

However, Shark Star's eyes were still a little hesitant, as if he was thinking about something.

Huo Yuhao noticed this and couldn’t help but feel a little worried: “Sha Xing, what are you still hesitating about?”

"Don't you believe in my power?"

"Then you can rest assured."

He continued, trying to make his voice firmer.

Huo Yuhao's heart was full of confidence. He believed in his own strength, especially in the defense of the Sabaody Archipelago. He was fully prepared.

"With the current defense strength of the Sabaody Archipelago, there is no need to be afraid even if one of the Four Emperors comes in person."

Shark Star nodded slightly, but then shook his head, as if struggling with something.

"Master Huo Yuhao, I am not questioning your strength."

He finally spoke, his voice full of helplessness and anxiety.

"It's just because my soul power has reached the bottleneck of level 30, and I need to obtain a new soul ring."

Huo Yuhao was stunned for a moment, then realized Shark Star’s concerns.

The improvement of soul power is crucial for every soul master, especially for the merfolk, a race that is extremely eager for strength.

Shark Star’s strength has reached the bottleneck of level 30, which means he needs more support and help.

"And the fishman guards you formed have generally reached the bottleneck of level 30."

Shark Star's voice gradually became low, and there was a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

Behind him, as he narrated, thousands of fishmen of various kinds appeared, their eyes also filled with expectation and anxiety. (End of this chapter)