Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue.

Chapter 4: Was it you who brought these people here?

"Hmph, I told you to stay put, and you actually tried to tip me off right in front of me?"

"It seems the 16th Marine Division has been infiltrated and is completely corrupt." Smoker stared at the captured Marines from the 16th Marine Division, his face ashen. "One rat left, and an even fatter one has arrived?"

Good, good, they kept complaining to the Navy Headquarters about being poor, but when they came and saw this Navy branch... they were practically rolling in money.

The report claimed that the former base chief of the 16th branch was seriously corrupt, that the troops had not yet formed combat capability, that the troops lacked training, that the navy lacked combat experience, and most importantly, that there was a lack of weapons and equipment—less than ten standard-issue naval swords, and not a single naval vessel. As a result, two people couldn't even get a single gun. He was truly powerless to uphold justice.

Good heavens, not a single word of it is true.

Not even a single naval warship?

There are at least five naval warships lined up at the branch dock. This combat power... many branch bases in the New World cannot reach this level. And yet, they are still shouting about being a powerful pirate crew in this weakest sea, saying that they can't beat them or anything.

This strength is enough to catch pirates in the Grand Line!

Moreover, out of distrust, he had already ordered his subordinates to keep an eye on them and ordered all the 16th Branch Navy to stay put, yet some still dared to slip away right under his nose?

It would be strange if there wasn't a ghost involved!

"No, no, I'm not that rich~" The Marine from the 16th Division, who was being held captive, looked at Captain Smoker, whose face was dark, and chuckled awkwardly. "I didn't sneak away. I just saw that it was about to rain and remembered that I hadn't brought in the laundry at home, so I went home to collect it."

No wonder he's a naval captain who was demoted from the Navy Headquarters just like the colonel. He was so careful, yet he still got discovered!

And this headquarters...

Why didn't they give us a heads-up before they came to investigate? They could have easily taken stock of our assets!

If we hadn't secretly contacted the colonel amidst the chaos and received his orders to stay put and not make any rash moves, we'd probably all be ready to fight the colonel's troops by now.

Thinking of this, the Marine glanced at the old man happily snacking beside him and inwardly groaned, "I guess the boss's really done for this time!"

He originally planned to personally ask the colonel what to do next, but... he was still caught, and even the Den Den Mushi he had secretly hidden was confiscated.

Even naval heroes have come this time, it seems the Navy Headquarters really suspects the colonel. Although the boss isn't a bad person, he has indeed violated the Navy Headquarters' laws and regulations.

"Collecting clothes? You dare to argue?" Smoker sneered, looking at the marine in front of him. "Fine, tell me, where is that Dand Shacher guy right now? I'll personally ask him if, as a naval captain, he lives up to the justice he bears."

"Colonel Smoker, you've misunderstood!" Seeing Colonel Smoker's expression, the Marine knew that he probably couldn't escape this time.

Looking at Captain Smoker, and then at the naval hero hailed as Captain Smoker, he hesitated for a moment, then looked directly at Captain Smoker and said earnestly, "Captain Shacher is a good man. In our eyes, Captain Shacher has not violated any so-called justice; he is a hero to everyone!"

however.

"Justice? Hero?" Hearing the marine's words, Captain Smoker scoffed disdainfully. But seeing the marine, who had been trembling with fear but now dared to look him in the eye, he snorted again, his contempt vanishing. He took a puff of his cigar, his expressionless face blank, and said calmly, "Since that's the case, you tell me! Has your naval captain colluded with pirates?"

Could it be that his subordinates really misunderstood him to have gained his approval?

The voice just fell.

"Of course not!" the marine replied without hesitation, head held high and chest puffed out.

He was right; Colonel Shacher did not collude with the pirates.

As for the Moke Pirates... they're a pirate crew kept by Colonel Shacher, so how can they be considered colluding with him?

With a righteous and indignant tone, "Even after being demoted, the colonel has never forgotten the principles in his heart..."

But he didn't finish his sentence.

At this time.

"Colonel Smoker." Sergeant Tashigi, who was standing next to Colonel Smoker and dressed in a checkered shirt and suit trousers, suddenly gripped the long sword at her waist and looked ahead with a serious expression. "A group of pirates is approaching."

The words were spoken.

Colonel Smoker, Vice Admiral Garp, and the marines all noticed and looked up at the same time.

"The Mok Pirates?"

What a coincidence!

"..."

Upon hearing Colonel Smoker's meaningful words, the marines who had also noticed him fell silent.

His lips twitched as he watched the Mok pirate ship slowly approaching. A sentence wanted to come out of his heart, but it seemed to be stuck in his throat, unable to be uttered.

What is that guy Moke doing at the 16th Marine Division at this time?!

Seeing Colonel Smoker's narrowed eyes and serious expression, his expression changed, and he was about to change the subject and sever ties with the Moke Pirates when...

"Hey, isn't that Udo?"

A loud shout suddenly came from the Moke pirate ship.

That was the voice of the captain of the Moke Pirates.

"A few new faces here, are they new brothers from the branch? Anyway, Udo, where are you all headed? Why are you in such a shabby little boat? Are you also going to Cocoyasi Town?" Mok's hearty, boisterous voice rang out. "With so many of you, how long will it take to row this little boat? We also need to deliver some goods, so hop on, let's all come together!"

The words were spoken.

"..." x3

The three of them turned around and looked at the marine behind them, who was called Udo.

One was still happily eating snacks; another had a livid face and stared at him meaningfully; and the third adjusted his glasses, looking at Udo with a huff as if he had been deceived.

And Udo...

His body trembled slightly, his hands trembled slightly, and even his legs trembled slightly. Under the gaze of the three people, he turned his head to look at Mok, forcing an awkward smile on his stiff face, and shouted loudly at Mok, who was waving at him, "Thank... thank you!!!"

Suddenly...

"You're welcome, we're all brothers!"

Udo's gratitude was met with a hearty response from Mok.

Not long after.

The four of them boarded the pirate ship under the warm hospitality of Moke, and then, under the enthusiastic welcome of the Moke Pirates, they slowly sailed towards Cocoyasi Town.

only.

"What's wrong?" Looking at the group, Mok scratched his head in confusion, especially at Udo, whose face looked both tearful and melancholy. "Brother Udo, are you feeling unwell?"

"I...I'm fine, I just suddenly remembered that I didn't bring in the laundry."

"Is that all? It's just raining. We can just let them dry." Hearing Udo's words, Moke stopped worrying about it and turned to look at the other three who had followed him. He asked curiously, "Who are these three? Are they new brothers in the branch? Why do they all have such cold faces? And this guy is so old, why did he still join the navy?"

"..."

Please, stop talking.

Udo stared in disbelief at Mok, who knew nothing, blinked, and was about to give the clumsy guy a hint so that he could quickly contact the colonel and tell him the situation when...

Sudden.

"Knock knock~"

Sergeant Tashigi, who was standing nearby with a sullen expression, walked to the cabin door next to her, reached out and knocked, frowning as she asked, "What's in here?"

There are strange noises.

As soon as he said that...

"?!"

Just as Udo was about to give a hint, he seemed to realize something, his expression changed again, and he quickly said, "No, there's nothing here..."

Before he could finish speaking...

"It's nothing really." Moke chuckled as he walked to the cabin door, opened it, and said, "They're just some starving refugees. Arrest them all."

The words were spoken.

As the door was opened.

Instantly.

What came into view of the three was a spacious yet dimly lit warehouse, and inside the warehouse... was countless figures.

Densely packed.

They were all huddled inside, their faces filled with terror and despair. They were dressed in rags, their faces pale and emaciated. There were men and women, old and young, and some who appeared to be mothers and children. The mother was holding her child tightly. As the door was suddenly opened, everyone looked up at them in a panic.

Udo: ...

Smoker: ...

Tashigi: ...

Garp: ...

Is the evidence conclusive?

Just as the three of them looked utterly bewildered.

"Pulling pulling~"

A Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter) rang.

Unaware of the gravity of the situation, Mok cheerfully pulled out his Den Den Mushi and said, "Ah, it's the boss!"

But after only a moment, he scratched his head, still completely bewildered, looking at the Den Den Mushi that had been hung up on. "Why did the boss suddenly tell me not to call him 'boss' anymore? What should I call him if not 'boss'? Big brother? Did something happen?"

Looking at Udo, who stood beside him in despair, with a puzzled expression, he asked, "Udo, do you know what happened? And... what's wrong with you?"

"I'm fucking fine!" Udo was about to say something when he felt three cold eyes behind him, so he held back and said through gritted teeth, "And don't call me by my name, we're not familiar with each other."

"???"

Before the bewildered Moke could say anything more...

At this time.

"Is it just ahead?"

Tashigi's voice suddenly rang out, and everyone looked up and gazed toward the bow of the ship. What came into view was a huge dock that seemed completely out of place in a small town.

A familiar figure was standing on the dock.

Black hair, white naval uniform, not wearing the justice cloak issued by the Navy Headquarters, but instead wearing a black fur coat...

Captain Dand Shacher, commander of the 16th Naval Base.

They colluded with pirates to capture refugees.

Are they even afraid to wear the cloak of justice?

Colonel Smoker narrowed his eyes, staring intently at the figure on the shore, and coldly removed the cigar from his lips.

Do you still live up to the justice you bear?

Colonel Shacher!

……

at the same time.

At the Cocoyasi Town dock, Xia Che, who was preparing to return to the branch, also noticed the Mok pirate ship slowly approaching.

After seeing the five figures on the ship, he fell silent, a twitch at the corner of his mouth.

people?

You actually brought someone with you!

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