Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue

"emegency notice……"

A sudden radio broadcast warning from a Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter) shattered the peaceful night in the Konomiya Islands.

Those who hadn't slept yet, woken up by the noise, began spreading the word, urging everyone to take precautions. Meanwhile, vendors and shopkeepers who had planned to stay up all night packed up early, as the sudden drop in temperature forced them to go home to rest earlier.

Upon receiving the message, the entire security team was mobilized and began conducting checks to remind civilians who had not yet received the notification.

Although the Konom Islands have never experienced a severe cold wave in all these years, and many villagers were unaware that such a cold wave could even occur, the fact that the 16th Naval Branch suddenly issued a warning indicates that this cold wave must be very serious, so everyone is taking it very seriously.

Obeying orders is a rule that all civilians on this island should follow!

The island's civilians mobilized to work together to prepare for the possible arrival of a cold snap.

only.

now.

Somewhere in Cocosia, Konomiya Islands.

A girl with a high blue ponytail, wearing a strange circular patterned bodysuit, white shorts, and white sky-high boots that accentuated her long, fair legs, and with heavy smoky makeup on her face, was curiously watching the townspeople who had suddenly become busy.

The girl patted a giant duck wearing a hat that was following beside her, her face full of doubt. "Cold wave warning? Run, duck! Is there going to be a really bad cold wave in the East China Sea?"

Why didn't she know?

This sea area is clearly very warm!

only.

Faced with the girl's question, the duck called Runaway Duck looked at her with equal confusion and let out a quack, "Quack~"

"You don't know either! Never mind, can any cold wave be more terrifying than the cold wave from the Grand Line?"

Hearing her duck's reply, the girl ignored it. Although she was very curious about how wealthy this town in the East Sea could be, as an intern at the Baroque Studio, she had not forgotten the work she had come here for.

Find the naval captain who has a partnership with the mysterious president and inform him of this collaboration.

Once she completes this task, she will receive her own code name and become a full member of Baroque Works, bringing her closer to her goal.

just.

The girl glanced curiously at the town of Cocoyasi before her. "Is it really a naval captain from the 16th Marine Division? Could it be him?"

Could a naval captain connected to the mysterious head of Baroque Works, who may have orchestrated the civil war in the Kingdom of Alabasta, really run such a town?

And they would even notify a group of civilians when a cold wave was likely to occur?

Just as the girl was wondering if she had contacted the wrong person.

Sudden.

The girl's body trembled involuntarily, and then she sneezed involuntarily, "Achoo!"

She started rubbing her body, shivering, and stared blankly at the street that had suddenly become deserted. "It really has gotten cold!"

Wait, is there really a terrifying cold front here?

Why is it different from the information she investigated?

Of course~

Now is not the time to think about this. Seeing that it had suddenly started snowing and the girl was getting colder and colder, she hugged herself and said shiveringly, "Looks like we need to find a place to stay first. Let's run!"

"Gah~"

"What? You don't have any money on you? Me? I don't have any money either! You forgot, I ran away from the palace without any money. At Baroque Works, I'm just a trainee. Where would I possibly have any money? What are we going to do now?" The girl hugged her duck in despair. "Am I going to freeze to death in a place like this for my first mission?"

"Quack~" Faced with its owner's despair, the running duck also showed despair on its face.

It's just a duck, how could it possibly bring money out?

Just as the man and the duck were desperately huddled together, not knowing what to do next.

the other side.

Navy 16th Division.

"Xia Che~"

After finishing their own business, Nami and Kuina rushed over and looked up at the scene before them with worried expressions.

"What kind of monster is that?" Nami asked worriedly, her eyes showing a grim expression. "It can freeze the ocean and change air currents?"

The words fell.

"Admiral." A solemn voice came from beside him, its tone also tinged with worry. "That's a Devil Fruit, the Logia-type Ice-Ice Fruit!"

"A Devil Fruit, a legendary ocean treasure worth a hundred million?" Upon hearing Robin's words, Nami's worried face froze for a moment, but she quickly realized what was happening and said, "Wait a minute! This isn't the time to worry about that. Why are there more Marines here? And a Marine Admiral at that? Didn't we already cooperate with the Marine heroes?"

"I...I'm sorry~"

Seeing Robin suddenly apologize, Nami and Kuina seemed to guess what was going on, realizing that Robin might have provoked this Marine Admiral.

But as partners...

In a situation like this, how could they possibly blame Robin?

"It's alright, that guy is very strong. He even defeated the terrifying Arlong Pirates!" Nami patted Robin on the back with a smile. "Since that guy didn't run away, it means he's confident in defeating the enemy, just like I was back then. So, he'll definitely be fine."

“That’s right, Senior Brother is very strong! Even the old man said that Senior Brother might become the strongest swordsman on the sea in the future.” Kuina nodded and looked at the two fighting seriously, saying, “We must believe in Senior Brother Xia Che.”

"I……"

"If all else fails, the three of us can just go to sea and become pirates with that guy. With my skills, the Navy definitely won't catch us." Although she was a little scared, seeing Robin's still worried expression, Nami still smiled and raised her fist.

Then, glaring at Robin, she clenched her hands into claws and said menacingly, "And you, after this is all over, you absolutely have to give us a proper explanation. I heard from Xia Che that you actually planned to quietly resign without even saying a word."

"I... okay! I will definitely apologize properly!"

Faced with Nami and Kuina's comforting words, Robin's worry seemed to lessen considerably. She nodded, then looked up at the figure with tears in her eyes.

Faced with the figure of the naval admiral who stood up for her, the devil's child, for the first time, she couldn't help but smile slightly, tears streaming down her face, yet with a determined look in her eyes, she shouted loudly at that figure, "Dear BOSS, I don't want to resign yet!"

Just as the three of them were looking at the figure with concern.

Upon hearing Robin's words, Shache also smiled faintly.

That’s all.

Robin has already shouted it out, so there's probably no need to fight anymore.

It's actually quite cold!

however.

When he looked up, he felt that his father-in-law...the guardianship test should be almost over.

But Kuzan was looking at him meaningfully, "If you can't beat them, you become a pirate?"

"..."

Shache looked at Kuzan speechlessly, but still said righteously, "I... I didn't! That girl was talking nonsense. How about I punish her myself later? Punish her severely!"

Then, with a suggestive and tempting tone, she said, "Why don't you just pretend you didn't see it? I'll take you to Red Romance later, and I'll pay for everything."

only.

The words fell.

Despite Xia Che's bribery, Kuzan remained unmoved, his face even darkening. Had this guy not given up on bribing him?

Is he really that much like a navy officer who can be easily bribed?

His eyes narrowed instantly, and he ignored Xia Che's rambling.

"Ice Block - Two-Spiked Spears!"

As he finished speaking, in the blink of an eye... the ice flowers that filled the air gathered together, and dozens of ferocious and sharp ice spears froze and shot towards Xia Che.

at this moment.

The chill... seemed to grow even more biting, as if it were truly going to freeze the person in front of it!

"Show me your true strength! Let me see if you really have the power to protect this sinner, Dand Shacher!"

Chapter 31 Unleashing the Great Power

"Water Breathing - Second Form - Waterwheel!"

"..."

Kuzan's face was cold, and his deep eyes gleamed with a chilling light. He did not stop just because he had achieved his goal, nor was it to retaliate against the guy's nonsense earlier. As a Marine Admiral, he was not so petty as to be so... narrow-minded.

I just wanted to see what this guy's true strength was like.

He watched as Xia Che, after a somersault, instantly blocked all the ice spears with a circular slash from his longsword. Even as a Marine Admiral, he had to admit that Xia Che was indeed a genius Marine trainee who had been recognized by Teacher Zephyr and graduated after only two and a half years of training.

This genius Marine, who disappeared without a trace after being demoted and never reappeared at Marine Headquarters, did not fall into depravity or lose his talent as those guys claimed. Instead, he hid in the weakest sea, deceiving everyone.

And this kid's swordsmanship... as gentle as water, as continuous as water...

It is powerful, fast, and its explosive power is still amazing!

It was as if he were facing a ceaseless, ever-changing river. Even though there was no water in front of him and the ocean was frozen, Kuzan felt as if he were standing in a real river when facing the sword energy unleashed by this kid.

And the domineering aura he exuded... Did this kid also master domineering aura through his own exploration after being sent down to the East Sea?

Have to admit...

Everyone underestimated him.

As a naval admiral, he had seen many swordsmen, those who could destroy everything with their ferocity, those who were as hot as flames, and those who were sharp enough to cut through anything.

I've even seen top swordsmen cleave the sea and the sky with a single sword strike, but I've never seen such a gentle yet ever-changing sword aura.

Could this guy who's planning to invite him to Red Romance be a gentle soul?

Is this a joke?

At this time.

Just as Kuzan was lost in thought, speechless.

"Water Breathing - Third Form - Flowing Dance!"

Shache's body moved at lightning speed like flowing water. Due to the speed of his movements, only a few afterimages remained in his wake as he launched an attack on Kuzan.