Recruit Luffy at the start and build the strongest navy.

"Well……"

"What should I do if I faint?"

Ace looked at Kyle with curiosity.

"Simple!"

Kyle stretched out his hand, and a bolt of lightning shot from his fingertips, transforming into chains that wrapped around Absalom.

He then slowly approached Absalom and kicked him, sending him flying into a corner of the ship.

"That's fine!"

He looked around at everyone and said:

"This guy is one of Moria's men, our target this time. His presence here means Moria is also nearby!"

"Then things become simple!"

After saying that, Kyle closed his eyes.

A flash of lightning seemed to streak across the sky, and with the aid of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, Observation Haki continued to spread outwards into the distance.

In less than a second, Kyle reopened his eyes, looked in a certain direction, and said:

"Found it!!"

"Have you found Moria?"

A hint of excitement appeared in everyone's eyes.

This was the first mission their Shengfeng Squad had ever undertaken, and their first time fighting pirates. They had been looking forward to it for ages.

Day after day, year after year of training, today is finally the time to test our strength.

Although they can fight their own people at Marine Headquarters, the feeling is definitely different between their own people and pirates.

One is a comrade-in-arms, the other is an enemy; how can the feeling be the same?

For example, right now, they're already a little excited even before the battle has started, their hearts pounding.

"That's the direction, right? Full speed ahead!!"

Ace followed Kyle's gaze, shouted, and immediately ran towards the cabin.

A short while later, the warship changed direction and headed towards the direction Kyle was looking, which was the location of the Thriller Bark.

Meanwhile, Kyle sensed that not only were they approaching the Thriller Bark, but the enemy was also approaching them.

As they move towards each other, the distance between them rapidly decreases.

Before long, everyone saw a huge black shadow appear in front of them.

As they got closer, the outline of the shadowy figure became clearer and clearer, until it finally revealed its full form.

A look of shock appeared on everyone's faces.

"This...this is the Thriller Bark?"

"There really is such a huge ship! If it weren't for its masts, you'd really think it was an island. It's enormous!"

Since Kyle had previously given everyone a brief overview of the Dreadnought, everyone knew that the enormous creature in front of them was actually a ship.

But the problem is that even if you know about it beforehand, you still can't help but be horrified when you actually see the ship.

Not only them, but Kyle felt the same way. Even though he had seen the ship in the anime, the difference between anime and reality was just too great.

This immersive and awe-inspiring feeling can only be truly experienced by seeing it for yourself.

After a moment, Kyle's lips curled into a slight smile.

"Let's go, everyone!"

"Let's go up there and cause a huge ruckus!!"

"oh!!"

Everyone was screaming excitedly, including Kuina.

That's normal. Boys and girls at this age are at the most fun-loving, so it would be strange if they could keep their emotions in check when faced with something so exciting.

So, the excited crowd immediately boarded the ship!

Meanwhile, in the enormous castle at the center of the terror schooner.

"Hehehehehe!!"

A shrill laugh rang out, and a tall, bulky figure dressed in a gorgeous black coat and orange plaid pants, with two horns on his forehead and a reddish-purple "scallion head" hairstyle, sat on a huge chair. The laughter came from his mouth.

And he is precisely the target of Kyle and the others' mission this time: Gecko Moria!

Beside Moria sat two other people. One of them was dressed in purple, with a plump figure, extremely thin legs, a sharp nose and teeth. He was none other than the so-called genius surgeon, Hogback!

The other person was a little girl wearing a red princess dress and with pigtails.

It was Perona, who was only thirteen years old!

"Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!"

"Lord Moria, I really have to thank you this time. Without you, I wouldn't have had the ability to revive Cindy!"

Hogback stood up and thanked Moria.

"Hehehehehe!"

"We're family, no need for formalities. Now that you're on my ship, you're one of my people. Such words are too polite!"

"Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!"

Hogback stood up, his face full of sincerity.

"I swear to serve Lord Moria to the death!!"

Seeing this, Moria's smile widened, and he praised Hogback, saying:

"Hogback, I've seen your medical skills; they're exceptional!! No wonder you're known as a genius surgeon!"

"With your help, my zombie army will be able to upgrade and become even stronger!!"

"Don't worry, Lord Moria. I can't speak for everything else, but when it comes to surgery, I believe I'm second to none! Leave the task of stitching up the zombies to me!!"

Hogback thumped his chest, his gaze toward Moria filled with respect.

The man in front of him was the one who had rescued him from the mire.

Before meeting Moria, Hogback never imagined he would one day be able to speak to Cindy.

Even though he was one of the world's top surgeons, he was still so powerless when faced with death.

Although he knew that the current Cindy was no longer the same Cindy, he didn't care.

All he knew was that his Cindy had come back to life.

Moreover, this time, the Cindy who has "come back to life" belongs to him; she is no longer the person who used to ignore him.

This situation seems to be better for him now.

It uses up a lot of plates!

"Hehehehehe!"

"Absalom has gone out to hunt down his new target. When he returns, my zombie army will be even stronger!"

"One day, I will lead my zombie army to conquer this sea and become the Pirate King who rules this sea!!"

"Lord Moria is mighty!!"

Perona, standing nearby, immediately chimed in, waving her hands.

Having fully provided the emotional support, Moria's smile widened, and his gaze towards Perona held a hint of affection.

Although Perona was nominally his subordinate, he treated her like a daughter.

Seeing his daughter admire him so much fills him with immense joy.

Just as he was about to say something, the castle gates were suddenly pushed open, and a stumbling figure ran in, shouting:

"Lord Moriah, Lord Moriah, something terrible has happened!!"

……