Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue.

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 (snail phone) 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. 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 needs 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 the Marine Headquarters' genius and continues to abide by its rules.

"..."

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 grim expression, the Den Den Mushi added with a serious tone, "Colonel Smoker, I'm currently asking you for important information, so please take it seriously!"

however.

"Anything else you want to ask? Ask away!" Smoker maintained his impatient tone when questioned by the investigators from headquarters. "Go ask that guy for the details yourselves, or ask Lieutenant General Garp. And get that military funding request I sent over last time back to me as soon as possible!"

"Both are geniuses transferred from Naval Headquarters, Captain Smoker, but when it comes to 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 shortly. If you still need to apply, please carefully fill out the materials and prepare them before reapplying!"

"Laozi..."

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,

"Beep beep beep~"

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 it 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 should we learn?

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 guy. 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 anymore. Oh, by the way..."

As he spoke, he seemed to remember something, and a look of hesitation crossed his face. "The gift Colonel Shacher sent... 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? Give me that..."

however.

Before he could finish speaking...

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 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 proceed to provide support?"

"You idiot, this is our territory! You dare ask me if we need backup?" Hearing the marine's moronic question, Smoker kicked him and snapped, "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, a glint in his eyes and a cold smile playing on his lips. "Whatever it is, let me vent first!"

Ever since I was sent down 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.

Before he could finish speaking...

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..."

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.

(End of this chapter)