Naruto Online: Hyuga Branch Family? Let's go all out!

Chapter 327 Recruiting CP9: Smoker Offers a Plan

Ning Yuan said that Water Seven was not safe because CP9 attacked Iceberg even though they failed to capture Robin.

The main problem is that they've already wasted five years here, and they simply can't wait any longer.

Furthermore, Bruno's inexplicable death led CP9 to suspect that they might have been exposed, so they decided to take drastic measures and kidnap Iceberg.

Then, they clashed with the Straw Hat Pirates.

Even though they didn't capture Robin, the two sides still became enemies.

The reason this time was simple: the Going Merry was no longer usable, and the Straw Hat Pirates needed a new ship.

Because Franky was persuaded by Ning Yuan to leave, his underlings didn't steal the Straw Hat crew's money this time. The money was successfully delivered to Iceberg Company, and an order was placed.

The Straw Hat Pirates needed Iceberg Corporation to build a ship, but CP9 captured Iceberg, which turned them into enemies.

Ning Yuan didn't get involved in their fight; he'd rather spend that time sleeping with his wives.

Nojiko, Tashigi, Vivi, Robin, Nami, Hina.

He has too many wives, and they are all very young, just beginning to taste the sweetness of love. They've become addicted and feel uncomfortable if they don't have it for a day.

Time is still very tight.

Anyway, the Straw Hat Boy will always win.

As expected, the Straw Hat Pirates stormed Enies Lobby, burned the World Government's flag, rescued Iceberg, and shocked the world.

Luffy's bounty has increased from 3000 million to 7000 million.

Because Crocodile's challenge is missing, the bounty is much lower.

After meeting his grandfather, Luffy continued his voyage.

Meanwhile, CP9's leader was dead, and they were being hunted by the World Government. They were penniless and didn't even have money for medical treatment, so they had to perform on the streets.

Just then, a woman wearing a black suit, a long skirt, and with long, straight black hair appeared in front of them.

"You are, Nico Robin?" The lion recognized the person and his eyes lit up.

Even if we don't get Pluton, capturing Nico Robin would still be a great achievement!

Maybe it can even persuade the world government to drop the manhunt for them!

But before he could even reach out, he was struck squarely by a bolt of lightning that fell from the sky.

Robin watched this scene silently, feeling somewhat emotional. When he made up his mind to follow Ning Yuan, he never imagined that he would be protected by lightning.

And one day, he might even be able to recruit agents from the World Government?

Perhaps at that time, I really made the best choice of my life.

"It's me!" Robin smiled gently. "I've noticed you seem to be facing some difficulties in your lives. I have a job here; I wonder if you'd be interested?"

Wei Qu didn't know what was going on with the lightning, and shrank back in fear. He had given up on capturing Robin, but his new job...

He thought for a moment, then said, "I'll take you to see Lugi!"

Half an hour later, Rob Lucky, Kalifa, Kaku, Kujira, Jabra, and Owl, former CP9 agents under the World Government, all joined Alabasta's intelligence agency.

At the same time, Steel Bone smashed the table in front of him with a single slap.

"What did you say? The Buster Call was used up on Enies Lobby? What are you good for, you weasel? Don't you know I'm fighting bandits here?"

"What? An accidental touch? Why doesn't that Spandam just die? An accidental touch?!"

"Stop wasting time talking! Hurry back to resupply the artillery and then get back here as fast as you can!"

After putting down the Den Den Mushi, Steel Bone Sora rubbed his temples.

Why is this battle so difficult?!

These days, he hasn't just been watching the Goa Kingdom; he's also launched several small-scale landing operations.

Then he realized that landing without the cover of the Buster Call's cannons was truly impossible.

The number of people he sends out will be the same number that stays there.

Using the guns of warships to cover the landing?

That's practically giving it away!

The revolutionary army's cannons were like they had eyes; they were extremely accurate and had a longer range than the cannons on warships.

As a result, the revolutionary army was the only ones who could fight back, while they had no way to retaliate.

Steelbone also tried to disperse its warships and land in different locations.

They even tried to blend reality and illusion, creating a false impression that was indistinguishable from the real thing.

They also tried to land under cover of heavy fog, but their plan was foiled by the revolutionary army.

Cyborg didn't think there was a mole on his side passing on information; he thought it was probably Dragon personally gathering intelligence.

It takes three days to travel from the Navy Headquarters to the battlefield, and with the Buster Call, a landing attempt can be made every six days.

Steelbone calculated the time and estimated that the Buster Call fleet should arrive in two days. However, when he called to inquire, he found out that the Buster Call fleet had gone to carry out another mission on the way!

Fortunately, Enies Lobby is within the range of the Triangle Current, and the Buster Call fleet can quickly return by relying on the current. Even so, it will take a whole day to go back and forth!

So the next login won't be in two days, but in four days!

Cyborg clenched his fist and said, "The Buster Call fleet won't arrive for four days. What are your plans for those four days?"

He knew that it was best not to do anything for the next four days and just wait for the Buster Order fleet to arrive.

However, for a great general to fully utilize his abilities, he still needs to see if the ruler behind him is a good ruler.

Clearly, neither the Five Elders nor the nobles are among them.

If he dares to just sit around doing nothing for four days, those nobles will dare to call the Five Elders and scold Steelbone for being a traitor.

So Steelbone had to do something.

However, he didn't want to take the blame and lose his authority as commander-in-chief, so it was best if his subordinates came up with this idea so that someone could share the blame when it came time to assign responsibility later.

A naval captain suddenly stood up: "My lord, I think we should conscript some civilians from Clover Island. Otherwise, our soldiers are even doing the toilet cleaning, which is seriously affecting morale and combat effectiveness!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the other naval and army personnel began to nod in agreement. "We've all come here as elite soldiers. We're here to fight, not to do menial tasks!"

Steelbone shook his head: "Let's discuss the matter of conscripting civilians later. If all goes well, the revolutionary army will be defeated in four days. Four days isn't even enough time for the laborers to get here!"

The reason why civilian laborers were not conscripted was that Cyborg believed the war would not last long; once the Buster Call was issued, the soldiers could end the battle with a single charge.

But when the fight broke out, it turned out to be completely different.

Let's conscript more laborers now. I've already learned from the lessons of the last landing operation. If this battle goes smoothly, then all the laborers we conscripted will have been for nothing.

The colonels nodded in agreement, as if that was indeed the case.

However, one of the white-haired men stood up: "What if the attack doesn't go well?"

"Smoker?" Cyborg looked at the white-haired man, then said gently, "We didn't take it last time because of insufficient intelligence; we didn't know the Revolutionary Army had a way to counter the Buster Call. This time, I've learned my lesson and will use the Buster Call to cover our attack. I won't give them that chance again!"

"But what if the Revolutionary Army moves their front line back? Places it in a position where the Buster Call can't reach it!" Smoker asked. "Then the Buster Call won't hit them, but their artillery can hit us, and our soldiers who land will still die!"

"This!" Steelbone frowned immediately.

This situation is indeed possible.

The reason for this is that the island of Toon, where the Goa Kingdom is located, is too large, and the Buster Call cannot cover the entire island.

The Buster Call is only effective on small islands that are only a few kilometers in diameter. For larger islands like Alabasta, you can only reach the edge of the island. If you want to conquer the island, you have to send your army ashore.

But once your army lands, there will be no more gun support from warships. Won't you just be waiting to die?

Then someone asked, doesn't the army have its own artillery?

Not really!

Even the firearms are the most outdated and oldest versions!

These armies were raised by the surrounding kingdoms to fight bandits and outlaws. What would they need cannons for?

Moreover, these kings would all consider the same issue.

If the army is weak, it certainly cannot protect the kingdom.

But what if these armies become too strong and then turn against you?

Therefore, the strength of these armies was kept at a level that was slightly stronger than that of the bandits.

These people are good at fighting bandits, but if they fight against the revolutionary army, which has a strong fighting spirit and is well-equipped, it's tantamount to suicide.

"We can build a base by the sea!" Seeing that Steelbone had nothing to say, the army staff officer quickly interjected, "Then we can advance step by step. Once we take the capital of the Goa Kingdom and have a base, everything will be much easier!"

"What if they lie in wait during the day and attack at night to destroy the base?" Smoker asked again.

"This!" The staff officer fell silent.

During the day, the Buster Call fleet keeps the Revolutionary Army at bay, but at night, your cannons will malfunction!

What can you do if they fire one shot and run away?

"The Buster Call's ammunition is finite!" Smoker continued. "If it doesn't deter them the first time, it'll have to be postponed for another six days!"

"We don't mind, but what will the soldiers think? What about morale?"

Their feudal army couldn't allow its soldiers to be idle.

When soldiers are idle, they exchange intelligence, daydream, try to figure out what their superiors are thinking, and constantly recall the images of their comrades dying before their eyes.

If a soldier is given six days of rest after a battle, he won't see it as a perk. Instead, he'll wonder if the battle is going to be too long.

Then, when they get to the battlefield, they become timid and hesitant, afraid to go forward.

When that time comes, there will be surrenders on the battlefield, desertions, and so on.

The staff officer was speechless.

Cyborg listened to the debate between the two and didn't find it difficult to fight. Instead, he found Smoker quite interesting. Judging from his appearance, he didn't seem to be just a brute who knew how to use strength. His intelligence was surprisingly good as well.

Such a promising talent, how come he's only a colonel now!

Warring States, you don't know how to use people!

"Smoker, what's your idea? Speak up!" Cyborg laughed.

"I just think that the Buster Call fleet always takes six days to get into battle, which is too much of a waste of time!" Smoker said.

"There's nothing we can do about it!" Cyborg shrugged. "As a colonel at Marine Headquarters, you should know that the shells used in the Buster Call aren't ordinary shells. Only the World Government can produce these, and we can only replenish them back at Marine Headquarters!"

"Then why don't we send some transport ships to deliver the ammunition?" Smoker asked. "That way, it's just transport trucks running around while the Buster Call ships are always on the front lines!"

"As long as there are enough transport ships, the Buster Call can bombard us from morning till night, without stopping for a moment!"

"Huh?" Several staff officers and a group of colonels looked at each other in bewilderment. This idea is excellent!

Moreover, it's simply a matter of providing a few more transport ships, and it's very easy to implement.

Why didn't anyone think of this before?

Oh, so no one could withstand a round of attacks from the Buster Call before? Well, that's fine then!

"Your idea is excellent! You've done a great job!" Cyborg nodded in satisfaction. "I'll contact Sengoku right away and have him send a transport ship to follow them!"

Smoker smirked. The mission the organization gave me was complete.

However, why would the organization give me such a mission? The Buster Call fleet has received a continuous supply of ammunition, which should be a bad thing for the Revolutionary Army!

He asked Dorrag, who said it was part of the plan.

He asked Ning Yuan, who told him to think it over.

But I really can't understand it!

(End of this chapter)