The two were already on edge, so they immediately became fully alert to the approaching party.
A figure strode forward on the waves, white waves parted to both sides, and the wind blew the bangs on the forehead, revealing a slightly immature face.
As Yang Ming's figure drew closer and he came within a short distance of the armed vessel, the two finally got a clear look at his appearance and were immediately awestruck.
King Elizabello II boasted of his extraordinary talent, possessing the terrifying power of the King's Fist, which he claimed could be unleashed with a single hour of warm-up, capable of piercing through steel fortresses. Yet, he lacked the courage to sail the seas alone.
Not to mention, judging from the other person's age, he seems to be less than ten years old, which is even more shocking!
Elizabello II was dumbfounded, but as Vasco da Gama and his strategist, he couldn't just stand there staring blankly, otherwise how could he be worthy of the high tributes from the Kingdom of Prodense?
Where's my Italian cannon?
"Blow the hell out of him!"
As Vasco da Gama’s slightly high-pitched voice rang out, the navigator quickly turned the rudder, directing the armored ship’s side toward Yang Ming’s location. The muzzles of the three rows of giant cannons roared in unison, and solid, dark-colored cannonballs were fired one after another, drawing graceful arcs in the sky before crashing down around Yang Ming and creating waves several meters high.
To their astonishment, Yang Ming was as light as a feather, his feet skimming the water like a dragonfly, his movements nimble and graceful. He easily dodged the dense bombardment, and instead of widening the distance between himself and the armed ship, the distance actually grew closer.
A bead of cold sweat suddenly trickled down King Elizabeth II's forehead. He instinctively clenched his fists into a boxing stance, his gaze grave.
Yang Ming took a step, did a somersault in mid-air, and landed firmly on the deck, where he was warmly welcomed by everyone.
"boom!"
A gunshot rang out suddenly, signaling the start of the attack.
The soldiers of the Kingdom of Prodines were well-trained and lined up in an orderly fashion. The soldiers in the front row would empty their bullets in one go and then immediately squat down to reload. The soldiers in the back row would follow suit, and so on, making the sound of gunfire incessant. A hail of bullets enveloped the small figures.
Yang Ming felt somewhat helpless.
He just wanted to hitch a ride, but he didn't expect to stir up a hornet's nest.
"Just give me enough!"
Suddenly, Conqueror's Haki was unleashed, causing the entire armed ship to shudder violently, and bullets rained down from the sky.
On the deck, a group of soldiers foamed at the mouth, rolled their eyes, and fainted.
Elizabeth II and Vasco da Gama, this pair of brilliant strategists, lay on the ground, their faces filled with horror.
"My lord, I surrender!"
"As long as you don't kill me, I'm willing to offer everything, whether it's gold and silver jewelry or beautiful wives and concubines, you can choose whatever you want!"
Yang Ming walked up to the two of them, his face showing even more helplessness.
"Please, I'm a navy officer."
Elizabeth II: (;′д`)ゞ
Vasco da Gama: o(╥﹏╥)o
Chapter 81 A sense of justice without power will only lead those who believe in it to despair.
The blue waves ripple, and fish swim in the shallows.
A three-masted warship and a privately armed vessel sailed side by side, slowly making their way towards the Kingdom of Dressrosa.
On the deck of a warship, a shirtless boy was twisting a barbell with a weight far exceeding that of ordinary people. This was a product ordered from the Sabaody Archipelago, with each barbell plate weighing 500 pounds. Even an ordinary adult would have difficulty moving it, but now this dumbbell had twenty barbell plates embedded in it, yet it was as if it were nothing in the boy's hands.
With each swing of the barbell, faint arcs of electricity flickered on the boy's arms, stimulating his muscles and helping him increase his strength.
This is a rather terrifying training method.
King Elizabeth II leaned back against the railing, looked down at the muscles in his arms, then glanced at Yang Ming's hellish training, his face numb, the shock he felt when he first boarded the warship long gone.
Because, after this period of contact, he was completely stunned!
He single-handedly wiped out the Don Quixote family's blocky army!
The youngest captain in naval history!
He is the only one to lead an army with the rank of captain!
A peerless genius who awakened Conqueror's Haki!
Most importantly, the other person is just a child!
Every single event and every single incident points to the fact that this person is a rising superstar in the Navy, and there is even a high probability that he will become a future Admiral of the Navy Headquarters!
"How could I have encountered such a monster just by going out for a short trip?"
King Elizabeth II gazed at the sky, wondering if this was a stroke of good fortune or bad luck he had encountered because he hadn't checked the almanac before going out.
He turned to his trusted confidant, Vasco da Gama, the strategist of the Kingdom of Prodin, and asked:
"My dear minister, tell me, what exactly is the Navy's purpose in ordering us to lead the way to Dressrosa Island?"
Vasco da Gama adjusted his sunglasses, a hint of struggle flashing across his chubby face.
You're making things difficult for me, Vasco da Gama!
Vasco da Gama knows very little about Yang Ming. He has only managed to glean some information from Smoker and others. It is quite a test of his intelligence to deduce the full purpose of Yang Ming's trip based on these fragmented pieces of information.
But since the king had asked him for advice, Vasco da Gama would suffer a significant drop in his image in the eyes of Elizabeth II if he could not provide a satisfactory answer. He could only rack his brains and ponder for a moment before replying:
"Your Majesty, I observe that this person is no ordinary individual and often does unexpected things. However, whenever I reflect on his every move, it seems to conceal some profound meaning. Those who oppose him almost never have a good ending, but if one sincerely befriends him, one will reap rich rewards."
“Look at Cao Changxiu’en. He’s just an average-looking man. He once tried to intimidate Yang Ming. He should have been mediocre. But now, because he took the initiative to join Yang Ming’s ranks, his life and work are thriving. He’s quite remarkable.”
"Regardless of the purpose of this trip, Your Majesty must treat everyone with sincerity, do your best to befriend Yang Ming, and leave a good impression on him. This may be an opportunity for Your Majesty, and perhaps even a chance for the rise of our Kingdom of Prodines!"
If it were anyone else, King Elizabeth II would definitely have rebuked him for spreading heresy.
Let alone the fact that he is the king of the mighty Kingdom of Prodens and is already quite old, it's ridiculous that he would take the initiative to befriend a little kid who could be his grandson!
Vasco da Gama was not strong in combat, but he was intelligent. Although he lacked strategic acumen, he helped Elizabeth II, a muscular but simple-minded king, avoid many pitfalls and was highly regarded by him.
After careful consideration, King Elizabeth II adopted Vasco da Gama's suggestion.
He then joined Yang Ming's group of trainees.
What could be more exhilarating than a group of grown men sweating it out together?
Running together at dusk—that's our lost youth!
Living in the New World is no easy feat, and those who can survive in such a chaotic and disorderly place are all exceptionally capable.
Despite his advanced age, King Elizabeth II possessed a striking and powerful physique.
Seeing that the other person, despite his advanced age, could easily lift a heavy barbell, Smoker bit down hard on his cigar, his previously tired body seemingly infused with new strength.
"How could I lose to an old man!"
The addition of Elizabeth II, this "catfish," not only spurred Smoker on, but also ignited the passions of Drake and the others!
Tina stood to the side with a towel in her hand, watching helplessly as the boys inexplicably became so determined, their arms crossed over their budding chests, creating a breathtaking silhouette.
"I really don't understand these guys!"
As Yang Ming finished his day of training, Tina took the initiative to step forward and wipe his body.
Girls are always much more attentive than boys. The subtle fragrance emanating from the towel made Yang Ming feel completely relaxed.
Ten slender fingers rested on Yang Ming's strong arm, and with Tina's gentle kneading, the muscles that had been tense due to the hellish training began to move and improve blood circulation.
"Captain, the soldiers in charge of supplies have recently reported that the food reserves on our warship are being consumed abnormally, much more than normal. The soldiers suspect that thieves have broken into the warship, but they can't find any evidence and don't know if they are embezzling."
Tina breathed softly into Yang Ming's ear, her feminine scent making his ear tingle.
Yang Ming didn't take it to heart; a little loss of supplies was insignificant.
He was now preoccupied with his plans against Doflamingo and the Dressrosa Kingdom, looking for any gaps or shortcomings that needed to be addressed.
Seeing that Yang Ming was absent-minded, Tina didn't pay much attention. She just looked at Yang Ming's taller stature than his peers and thought to herself:
"In a few years, the captain will probably be as tall as me."
"I heard that boys start developing at the age of 12."
For some unknown reason, Tina's face flushed slightly, and she inwardly cursed.
The sea voyage was tedious and boring. After several days of sailing, the outline of Dressrosa Island came into view ahead.
Dressrosa is a tropical island with a resort atmosphere. The surrounding waters are sunny all year round with a comfortable temperature. There is a long and narrow beach along the coast, which attracts tourists from all over the world every year.
When people mention the Kingdom of Dressrosa, they often think of a few keywords: dancing girls, samba, rum, beautiful flower fields, and bullfighting arena.
This is a city of love, a city of food, a city of competition, and a city of dance.
As the warship approached the harbor and docked, Yang Ming's feet touched the pier. In the distance, he could see a row of magnificent palaces standing on the King's Heights. That was the Dressrosa Royal Palace. From there, one could climb high and take in the beautiful scenery of the entire island.
The Don Quixote family's pirate flag, now bearing the insignia of the royal family, flies above the palace, replacing the Riku royal family's flag.
The city still bears the scars of battle; many buildings are damaged, and bloodstains remain in some unknown corners. A faint smell of blood and mildew lingers in the air.
Clearly, the Don Quixote family did not have it as easy as they had imagined in taking over the Kingdom of Dressrosa.
After all, Doflamingo had lost the Diamond Army and the Plum Blossom Army in succession, and nearly a thousand brave and skilled pirates and several important family executives had been killed by Yang Ming. The armed forces he could mobilize had shrunk by half, and it would not be an easy task to wipe out the royal guards who supported the Riku family, as well as the Riku royal family.
When Yang Ming landed and walked along the wide Lovers' Avenue, he could clearly feel the gazes that were secretly watching him.
These people were Doflamingo's spies planted in the city, partly to wipe out the remnants of the Riku clan, and partly to keep a close watch on any unfamiliar powerful outsiders.
The navy's blatant arrival in the Dressrosa Kingdom naturally couldn't escape Doflamingo's notice.
Perhaps because he has now been granted the title of Shichibukai, even though the leader of this group of marines is Yang Ming, Doflamingo did not send anyone to intercept him, so as to avoid giving others grounds for criticism.
Coconut trees provide shade, the streets are wide, and crowds throng the area.
The change of dynasties did not seem to affect the daily lives of the residents, who continued to work at sunrise and rest at sunset, and occasionally saw women performing dances in the streets and tourists watching.
In the daily lives of these residents, the only variable might be those toy puppets of various shapes.
This is a member of the Don Quixote Family's Plum Blossom Legion, embodying Sugar's Childlike Delight Fruit ability.
Once a user consumes the Hobby-Hobby Fruit, their growth will cease, and even their mind will be affected.
While its drawbacks are obvious, the Hobby-Hobby Fruit also possesses formidable power. Anyone touched by the fruit's hand will be turned into a toy, and all memories of that person by everyone else in the world will be completely erased.
Some even suspect that the void of the past century was caused by the Hobby-Hobby Fruit user of that generation.
Ignoring the watchful eyes around him, Yang Ming led his navy to the palace gates.
Doflamingo stood on the wall, letting out a series of strange, gurgling laughs.
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