Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue.

Chapter 9 Serious Place

"Is that all?"

"It's really over. What a pleasant collaboration!" Looking at Nami, who was still in a daze after everyone left, Xia Che lowered his hand from the hilt of his sword and stretched comfortably.

Although things went more smoothly than expected, it must be said...

"That's wonderful news!"

"No, he's a naval hero!" Nami was at a loss for words, looking at Shachet who seemed to take it all for granted. She said incredulously, "He compromised just because of a 50% bribe from the naval budget?"

"That old guy isn't after the so-called 50% bribe." Shache shrugged, looking at Nami meaningfully. "I've already said it, there's no such thing as absolute justice on this sea. Every gift comes with a price."

This time it was just Garp.

otherwise.

If Sakazuki were to come, he would definitely take his men and run away without the slightest hesitation.

If it were Borsalino or Kuzan, perhaps we could have a talk. As long as it's not a mandatory mission, both of these admirals have their own set of so-called justice to choose between slacking off or carrying out their duties diligently.

If it were Sengoku... if it were before he became Fleet Admiral, he might have strictly enforced so-called justice and directly punished this scum of the Navy who supported pirates. But if he were to leave his post, this old guy would also start to take advantage of the chaos, just like Garp.

This is what the Navy calls justice!

There are quite a few people who try to profit from the chaos!

"As expected, there isn't a single good person in the Navy!" Hearing Shattrath's words, Nami seemed to recall the rat-headed colonel and said angrily. But seeing Shattrath's sidelong glance, she seemed to understand his meaning, and stubbornly raised her head, puffing out her chest, and uttered hypocritical words, "Of course, Bellemere and I don't count. We're all good Navy personnel, so what? Am I wrong?"

"..."

That's the kind of shamelessness his subordinates have!

Xia Che nodded seriously and said, "That's right, after all, I'm a good navy officer too!"

"..." Nami looked speechlessly at the shameless guy who was just like her.

Then, as if remembering something, his eyes darted around and he said, "They'll be resting here tonight?"

Holding up her little fist with a meaningful smile, she said, "Let me, Sergeant Nami of the 16th Marine Division, give them a good welcome!"

With that, he turned around and walked outside, leaving Xia Che speechless.

What's this guy trying to do?

He raised an eyelid and called out helplessly to Nami's retreating figure, "Watch your step!"

"Okay~"

"..."

Only after Nami's figure disappeared from sight did Shache shake his head helplessly.

then.

He stood up, walked towards a room on the left at the back, opened the door, and went straight in.

Instantly.

Looking inside, Robin was sitting elegantly in a chair by the window, reading a book.

She wore a white shirt and a Western-style women's pencil skirt, her long black hair was combed back into a simple bun, and she would occasionally adjust her fashionable and exquisite women's glasses. Her full legs were crossed under the skirt, and with the gentle swaying, they were sometimes visible and sometimes hidden in front of her.

Seemingly noticing Xia Che's unabashed gaze, Robin didn't seem to care. She turned a page, looked up at Xia Che, smiled elegantly, and said, "My dear BOSS, is it good?"

"Not bad~, cough cough!" Xia Che coughed twice to ease the awkwardness, then looked up at Robin, who was quietly reading a book, and smiled. "I thought you were going to run away on your own!"

"Oh, oh~, I haven't resigned yet!" Hearing Xia Che's words, Robin gently brushed a strand of hair from her forehead, turned her head, smiled at Xia Che, and said, "Could it be that now that the base is developing, the BOSS is going to kick me out? What a heartless BOSS~"

"..."

I have a feeling that this woman has been acting strangely lately.

however.

Before Xia Che could even speak.

"So, if one day, someone tries to take me away like that fish-man tried to take Nami," Robin said, looking down at the book in her hands, seemingly indifferent yet also meaningful, "would the Boss keep me here like he kept Nami?"

"No! If you resign on your own, I won't stop you."

As Xia Che finished speaking, Robin was taken aback, then her eyebrows twitched slightly, as if she were somewhat disappointed.

A moment later, that elegant smile reappeared on her face.

however.

Before she could say anything...

"But if you're not leaving voluntarily," Xia Che smiled slightly, his tone serious, "no one can force my employees to leave."

The words were spoken.

Robin, who was looking down at her book, couldn't help but smile. She brushed her hair away from her forehead, put down the book, turned her head, and rested her chin on her left hand.

That elegant smile reappeared on her face, but it seemed somewhat different from the one before.

All I heard was...

Miss Robin looked at Xia Che with her bright eyes, as if she were smiling, and said softly and naturally, "Then let's continue to cooperate happily, BOSS~".

"It's a pleasure working with you, Secretary!"

"..."

……

this side.

Xia Che was signing a new contract with his secretary.

the other side.

The inspection operation at Naval Headquarters ended in an unexpected manner, with both sides reaching a very pleasant cooperation agreement.

Garp then took Smoker, who had a sour face, and Tashigi, who was also still in a daze, to rest.

Today's expenses will be paid by Cocoyasi Town. After using Den Den Mushi to lift the blockade on the 16th Branch, they will rest in Cocoyasi Town for one night before leaving on the Mok Pirates' ship tomorrow.

Mok, who was taken away by Garp and his two companions and temporarily became their guide, was also completely bewildered.

After all, I thought I was doomed this time, but I never expected... my boss actually found a powerful backer.

He was a high-ranking officer in the Navy Headquarters, a prominent figure known as a naval hero.

Things had changed so absurdly that even this burly pirate was somewhat confused about what was going on.

But as a pirate, he knew... his future operations in the East Blue were probably secure.

With naval heroes as their backing, how could they not be stable?

In a short time.

Moke became very excited.

As expected of the boss, he can even bribe high-ranking officers in the Navy Headquarters. He's amazing!

only.

"Hey, hey, hey, you pirate kid!" Garp, grinning as if nothing had happened, interrupted Moke's excitement, saying with a chuckle, "Your boss told you to treat us well, so hurry up and tell me what other interesting places there are around here? Take this old man to see them~"

"Ah, yes! Your Excellency, the naval hero!" Mork, snapping out of his daze, looked at Vice Admiral Garp and quickly responded, then patted Colonel Smoker, who was standing to the side with a sour face, "Hey, Smoker, we're partners now, stop looking sour."

however.

"Get lost! The Navy will never cooperate with pirates." Smoker's face darkened further at Moke's overly familiar manner. He glared at Moke and said, "If I find out you've done anything wrong, I'll arrest you myself!"

Although he didn't know why Vice Admiral Garp would accept bribes, as a naval captain, he would personally oversee them.

If Dande Shacher has done anything illegal or disorderly, he will absolutely not forgive them, and he will report what Lieutenant General Garp did today to Fleet Admiral Sengoku!

"Don't worry, unless ordered by the boss, I, Moke, would never do such a thing." Moke patted his broad chest and confidently assured him, then ignored Smoker, who raised an eyebrow at his words and was about to say something.

He scratched his head, thought for a moment, and said, "That's the interesting part!"

As if he had thought of something, his bull-like eyes blinked slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

"I know where to go. It's a really interesting place. It's getting late, so it's time to rest."

With that, he clapped his hands and turned around.

"Let me, your grandpa, show you around and give you a good time!"

The words were spoken.

"???"

Before the curious Garp could ask where they were going, and amidst the three's confusion, Mok started walking excitedly in one direction.

Not long after.

We arrived at a building that was luxuriously decorated, extravagant, and solemn.

Looking at the luxurious building before her, Tashigi's innocent face froze for a moment, then she blinked. "This looks like Sabaody Archipelago Park!"

just.

A beautiful woman with sexy clothes stood at the entrance, her face partially obscured by the dim evening light, where red, blue, and pink lights seemed to flicker.

As if she had thought of something, Tashigi blushed slightly, "It just looks so improper."

The words were spoken.

Smoker and Garp, standing to the side, seemed to have thought of something as well. One had a dark expression on his face, while the other was laughing heartily, watching with great interest.

however.

Before Smoker, whose face was full of black lines, could say anything...

"What? Shambaugh Valley Park? This used to be Dragon Park, a paradise built by the fishmen," Moke said cheerfully. "But the boss renovated it later, and now it's called..."

I looked up at the sign that was flashing red.

"Red Romantic Private Club"

As he spoke, he blinked and looked at Smoker meaningfully.

"This is a place to relax and enjoy yourself!"

The voice just fell.

"Where are you taking us, you bastard?" Smoker's face darkened, his hand holding the cigar trembling so much he almost dropped it. "Are you trying to corrupt the Navy's justice with this?"

"Dame~"

Aside from Garp, who remained cheerful and even somewhat curious, even the innocent Tashigi blushed and said nervously, "This kind of place isn't suitable for the Marines, and besides, I'm a girl!"

Although she verbally refused, her bright eyes would occasionally steal glances at Hong Langman.

however.

Moke seemed oblivious to the two men's tense and strange expressions. Having come all this way, and with his boss covering the expenses, he was determined to enjoy himself. He pulled Smoker inside, saying, "Forget about all that stuff, this is a proper place. Since we're already here, come on, let me show you around!"

"Dame~"

"hateful!"

"Hahaha~"

"Xiao Tao! Xiao Hong!" Ignoring the strange three people, Mo Ke shouted loudly into the room, "Come out and greet the guests!"

"..." x3

This name sounds so unserious!

(End of this chapter)