Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue

“I…” Vivi raised her head, looking at the crowd in front of her. Finally, her gaze fell on the woman sitting next to Colonel Xia Che. As if she had thought of something, a hint of hesitation appeared on her face. But then she thought of the current situation of the Alabasta Kingdom, the hidden citizens, and the terrifying Seven Warlords of the Sea. She gritted her teeth and said as if she had made up her mind, “I can give you the most beautiful national treasure of the Alabasta Kingdom!”

"The national treasure of the Kingdom of Alabasta?" Nami's interest was immediately piqued. "How could a great nation not have any treasures? What are they?"

The voice just fell.

Vivi, wrapped in a blanket, stood up abruptly, threw off the blanket, gritted her teeth, and said, "I! As long as you can save the Kingdom of Alabasta, I can..."

however.

The words are not finished yet.

"You can't! Just let me pay on credit! I'll pay you back when Alabasta has the money!" Nami interrupted Vivi without hesitation, her face darkening, then turned to glare at Shache, "Look what you've done!"

"Oh my, he really is a degenerate naval captain!"

"Senior Brother Xia Che, da da me~"

"Boss, hehe~"

"..."

I didn't do anything!

And there's nothing to see there!

Under the blanket... was just a black and white polka-dot dress. What was so interesting about such a strange dress? His secretary's uniform was much better!

"That's decided!" Xia Che said casually, stood up expressionlessly, as if nothing had happened. He stretched lazily, ignoring Kuzan who was lazily watching him, and looked down at Robin who was smiling at him. He flicked his black fur coat, exuding the aura of a naval captain, and said, "Tell Old Mo, we have another job!"

Since it's a Twitter post, I hope it can still get some votes and more readers.

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Chapter 37 Learn More

East China Sea.

Near the town of Rogge, in a certain sea area.

At this moment, a naval warship was slowly sailing towards the town of Rogge.

On the deck, a man with short silver hair, dressed in a biker gang outfit with the word "Justice" written on the back of his coat, was holding a Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter) with a cigar dangling from his mouth and a livid face.

"So, with your help, the overlord of the East Sea still managed to escape?"

"……Yes!"

"The 16th Marine Division suffered heavy losses this time? The 16th Marine Division's base and warships were destroyed by pirates?"

"...Just ask that guy about these things yourselves!" Hearing the voice coming from his Den Den Mushi, Smoker's face turned from dark to pale, and finally, he said impatiently, "Don't bother me! Also, what about the military funding we applied for? Why hasn't headquarters sent it yet?"

"The report from the 16th Naval Branch arrived the next morning. Although the 16th Naval Branch is the branch in the East China Sea that requests the most military funding, it must be admitted that the 16th Naval Branch is quite serious in abiding by the rules and regulations of the Naval Headquarters. Every report is sent in a timely manner, and even the application for military funding is done in strict accordance with regulations!"

Perhaps Colonel Shache has become somewhat decadent after leaving headquarters, and his achievements on the high seas over the years are not numerous, but there is no denying that he is still a worthy successor to his former title as a Marine Headquarters genius, and he continues to abide by the rules of the Marine Headquarters.

"..."

Those going to the TN must abide by the rules of the Navy Headquarters.

I doubt there's anyone in the entire East China Sea who disregards the Navy Headquarters' laws like this.

Hearing the earnest voice of the Den Den Mushi, Smoker's face darkened even more. If it weren't for his promise to Vice Admiral Garp, his witnessing of the scene in the Konomiya Islands, and his curiosity about what that kid had said, he would have already cursed at the Den Den Mushi.

"I'm calling you this time just to ask you about the situation in more detail. Although we wiped out a lot of pirates in the East Blue in this battle, I have to admit that the East Blue pirate was quite capable, managing to escape from Vice Admiral Garp and you." The Den Den Mushi said with a sigh, "And pirates like that are the most dangerous on the sea."

As he spoke, seemingly noticing Smoker's unpleasant expression, the Den Den Mushi said again with a serious face, "Colonel Smoker, I am now asking you for important information, so please take it seriously!"

however.

"Anything else you want to ask? Ask away!" Smoker replied impatiently to the investigators' questioning. "Go ask that guy for details yourselves, or ask Lieutenant General Garp. And get the military funding request I sent you back to me as soon as possible!"

"Both of you are geniuses sent down from the Navy Headquarters, Captain Smoker. In terms of interpersonal skills, you still have a lot to learn from Captain Shacher!" The Den Den Mushi in his hand sighed, then looked up at Captain Smoker with a serious tone. "Naval funding applications have always had a strict review process. It's not like you can just have me call whenever you want, Captain Smoker!"

After a slight pause, before Colonel Smoker, whose face had darkened further, could say anything, the Den Den Mushi continued solemnly, "Based on the review just now, Colonel Smoker, your branch does not currently meet the requirements for military funding allocation. The application results will be sent over shortly. If you need to apply again, please fill out the materials carefully and prepare them before reapplying!"

"I..."

Upon hearing the reply from the Den Den Mushi in his hand, Smoker, who was already impatient with the questions, turned from black to ashen-faced. Just as he was about to question the guy about what was wrong with his application,

"dududu~"

The Den Den Mushi in my hand was immediately disconnected.

"!!!"

Colonel Smoker stared blankly at the Den Den Mushi in his hand, then his face darkened even more, and he was about to say something when...

"Colonel Smoker, Colonel Smoker!" Sergeant Tashigi suddenly rushed over. "Our application has been rejected again. Naval Headquarters still says our application doesn't meet the requirements. It's strange, I wrote it strictly according to the requirements!"

After muttering something to himself, he looked up again, seemingly noticing that Colonel Smoker's expression was a little off, and asked in confusion, "Colonel Smoker, what's wrong?"

"..."

Upon hearing Tashigi's words, Smoker fell silent, then waved his hand impatiently and removed the cigar from his lips. "I... I'm fine!"

As he spoke, he took another deep drag on his cigarette, staring blankly at the sea before him.

"Running into that guy always ends in trouble!"

Learn from that guy?

What to study?

Are they raising pirates, or are they trying to swindle military funds?

Upon hearing Colonel Smoker's words, Tashigi became even more puzzled, unable to understand why Colonel Smoker had suddenly become angry for no apparent reason.

But he still understood who Colonel Smoker was talking about, and said helplessly, "Colonel Shacher is actually a pretty good person. Although some of his actions were indeed unreasonable, he was also trying to uphold justice in his own way. And even though we weren't able to help this time, Colonel Shacher still specially prepared gifts for us! Colonel Smoker, please don't talk about Colonel Shacher like that in the future. Oh, by the way..."

As she spoke, she seemed to remember something, and her face showed hesitation, "The gift sent by Colonel Shacher... what should we do with it?"

"A gift? Fifty finely crafted new knives, fifty boxes of essential medical supplies, fifty boxes of general training resources, fifty boxes of commonly used necessities, and ten boxes of premium cigars." Colonel Smoker sneered. "That's quite a generous gesture. Is that guy trying to bribe me? Get the hell out of here..."

however.

The words are not finished yet.

Just as Tashigi was about to nod in regret after hearing Colonel Smoker's words and roughly guessing what he meant,

"Report, Colonel Smoker, Sergeant Tashigi!" A marine on the ship suddenly rushed over, his face serious, and said, "We've received a distress call from the island ahead. It's under attack by a group of pirates. Should we go to its aid?"

"You idiot, this is our territory! And you dare ask me if we need support?" Hearing the marine's moronic question, Smoker kicked him and said irritably, "Get the hell over there!"

"Yes!"

After the smirking marine responded, he went down to arrange for the ships to proceed.

"I'm extremely unhappy right now!" Smoker waved his hand dismissively, glancing at the sea before him, his eyes flashing slightly, a cold smile playing on his lips. "Whatever it is, let me vent first!"

Ever since I was demoted to the East China Sea, nothing good has happened since I met that guy.

Well, anyway, I've already delivered that so-called "genius" with the potential to be a naval hero that kid mentioned to Vice Admiral Garp of the Goa Kingdom, so I guess I won't see that kid again.

next time……

Let him go to provide support again... to provide support for TN! Smoker! He won't go again.

Smoker flicked his cigar, a cold smile playing on his lips. "I'd like to see which pirate dares to come to my territory..."

however.

The words are not finished yet.

As he watched the island draw ever closer and the pirate ships docked beside it, Smoker fell silent once more, his face darkening.

At this time.

"Colonel Smoker... has spotted the pirate ship." A marine rushed over again, reporting with a strange expression, "but..."

"I saw it too," Colonel Smoker said, his face dark as he stared at the island ahead. "You don't need to tell me!"

"So...should we go over there now?"

"Nonsense, get closer to me!"

As Smoker gritted his teeth and gave the order, the naval warship slowly approached the island. Smoker turned his head again, looking at the distance, his ashen face seemingly muttering something.

The pirate ship and the fluttering pirate flag were right in front of them...

It was none other than the new overlord of the East Blue, the Mok Pirates, whom we had seen not long ago.

Chapter 38 The Evil Navy

Luce felt today was an unlucky day.

This is the southern part of the Kingdom of Michael in the East Sea.

Although the Kingdom of Michael is not large, with a total population of only a few hundred thousand, it is still a member of the World Government.

however.

Ever since the Goa Kingdom in the East Blue did something a few years ago about "eliminating and clearing away unnecessary things," which gained the approval of the Celestial Dragons and earned them the title of the most beautiful country in the East Blue, all the member states in the East Blue have gone crazy, all wanting to learn from the Goa Kingdom in order to gain the approval of the Celestial Dragons.

The same thing happened in the Kingdom of Michael. After that incident, the nobles and administrators all proposed to learn from the Kingdom of Goa and expel the poor, useless but innocent citizens so that the Kingdom of Michael could become more beautiful and gain the approval of the Celestial Dragons.

But the king refused.

That's right. Don't be fooled by his current emaciated and ragged appearance; he was once the king of this country.

only.

Because he refused the nobles' request, while his younger brother agreed, he was eventually dethroned by his brother and led the group of old people and poor citizens who had been excluded from the Kingdom of Michael to the barren and desolate southern part of the Kingdom of Michael.

In that chaotic incident, his family members all perished, leaving only his young granddaughter to accompany him.

Although heartbroken, he had no regrets as a king!

Perhaps that would make the Kingdom of Michael clean and beautiful, but how could he, as the king of the Kingdom of Michael, abandon his people when they have not made any mistakes?

That's not the demeanor a king should have.

The only thing that tormented him was that in the end he still couldn't protect his people.

But even after being driven to this remote place, he did not give up and continued to lead his abandoned people to survive here.