Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue.

Chapter 30 Invitation

at the same time.

On the Konomiya Islands side.

"Urgent Notice! Urgent Notice! The Emergency Management Department of the 16th Branch of the Navy reminds you: Due to the influence of an unknown cold wave, the temperature on our island will drop sharply tonight, with the minimum temperature possibly dropping to 0℃. At the same time, due to the sudden drop in temperature, water vapor is likely to condense and form dense fog near the sea, which will affect shipping and pose a high risk of disaster. Please reduce going out and take precautions against the cold and frost."

"Urgent 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 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.

And this moment.

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 touched a giant, hat-wearing duck that was following beside her, her face filled with confusion. "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!

But when the girl asked the question, the duck called Run Run Duck looked at her with the same confusion and let out a quack.

"You don't know either! Oh well, can any cold front be more terrifying than the one in 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.

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

Could a naval captain connected to the mysterious president 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 herself, shivering, staring 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 the snow suddenly start falling and feeling increasingly cold, the girl hugged herself, shivering, and said, "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 hugging each other, 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 wide with concern. "It can freeze the ocean and change air currents?"

The words were spoken.

"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?" Hearing Robin's words, Nami's worried expression 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 more Marines coming? 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 this Marine Admiral was probably someone Robin had provoked.

But as partners...

How could they possibly blame Robin at a time like this?

"It's alright, that guy is really 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, he made claws with his hands and said, "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'll 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 sight of the admiral standing up for her, the "devil's child," for the first time, a slight smile involuntarily appeared on her lips, tears welling in her eyes, yet her gaze remained resolute as she shouted at that figure, "My 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 how it is.

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...no, it wasn't me! That girl was talking nonsense. How about I punish her myself later? A severe punishment!"

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."

The words were spoken.

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

He's just like a navy officer who's easily bribed.

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

"Ice cube—two-pronged spear!"

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 truly have the power to protect this sinner, Dand Shacher!"

(End of this chapter)