Pirates: Going out to sea? Cultivate to the Mahayana stage first

Hearing An Nuo's resolute words, Gion sighed again: "Well, this matter is a bit tricky. I will go through the trouble of negotiating with the navy for you."

No matter what, there is still a teacher-student relationship between her and An Nuo.

After all, no matter what, An Nuo was always her student, even if she had never really taught him any substantial skills or knowledge.

Gion's words flashed through Anno's mind like a bolt of lightning, causing his body to tremble slightly and a look of astonishment instantly appeared on his face.

However, the astonishment only lasted for a moment before receding like the tide, replaced by a helpless smile.

Annuo slowly turned his gaze to Gion, his eyes filled with several indescribable emotions - deep gratitude towards Gion, mixed with a bit of complexity and entanglement.

He opened his lips slightly and said in a whisper, "Teacher, there is really no need for you to worry so much about me. The dispute between me and the navy has now reached a point where it is difficult to reverse. It is definitely not something you can easily resolve and reconcile."

Crocodile's death was only the beginning of this storm. The World Government would never let him go easily, and Anno had no intention of backing down.

Hearing this, Gion could not help but frown tightly, and his originally gentle tone now carried a hint of anger: "Why are you always so stubborn! No matter what happens, you like to bear it alone in silence."

"But, have you never thought about it seriously? There are some problems that you can't handle properly by yourself. Whether it's the navy, the world government, or even the four emperors who are so powerful, the forces of all parties are intertwined and intertwined. In the face of such a complicated situation, can you really deal with it calmly by yourself?"

Facing Gion's questioning, Anno smiled slightly, and that smile revealed an unshakable belief: "Maybe, with my current strength and ability, it is indeed difficult to fight against these powerful forces alone. But even so, I still firmly believe in the path I have chosen, and will continue to walk on it without hesitation. Crocodile's death is just a small part of my grand blueprint."

"There are still countless more difficult tasks waiting for me to complete one by one. As for the World Government and the Navy, if they dare to come and provoke trouble and try to cause trouble for me, then just let them come! How could I, An Nuo, be afraid?"

Gion stared quietly at Anno in front of her, her eyes were deep and complex, as if containing thousands of words.

She knew her student's character very well. Once she made up her mind to do something, it would be like an arrow shot from a bow, and there would be no turning back.

It was this kind of stubbornness and determination that made Gion secretly worried in his heart.

Gion sighed softly, and this sigh contained endless helplessness and concern: "You are always so stubborn, how can I not worry about you?"

However, when she saw Annuo's unwavering eyes, she realized that any amount of persuasion would be in vain.

So, Gion shook his head slightly and said slowly: "Forget it, since you have made up your mind, I will not say anything more. However, you must remember that no matter what difficulties and obstacles you encounter in the future, the teacher will always be your strong backing and will always support you silently."

Hearing Gion's affectionate words, Anno's heart warmed.

Although Gion never taught him any specific skills or knowledge, she always occupied an important position in Anno's heart - she was not only his respected teacher, but also one of the few people he could completely trust in this complicated world.

Chapter 232 The Navy’s Attention

"Thank you, teacher!" An Nuo's voice was as soft as a mosquito, but full of sincere gratitude.

Gion waved his hand casually, indicating that Anno didn't need to be polite, and seemed not to want to dwell on this topic too much.

Then, she turned her gaze to the cold body of Crocodile beside her, her brows slightly furrowed and her expression solemn.

She knew very well that Crocodile's death would definitely cause a huge uproar in this vast ocean.

Although the huge force controlled by Crocodile has now collapsed, the World Government will never give up. They will definitely seize this opportunity to further intensify the hunt for Anno in an attempt to completely eradicate him.

An Nuo raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a disdainful sneer, and snorted coldly, "Humph! Those guys from the World Government will never give up hunting down a dangerous person like me. The death of Crocodile has only given them a more plausible reason to intensify their pursuit."

Gion nodded slightly, indicating his agreement with what Anno said.

Because she knew very well that Annuo's current strength had reached the pinnacle. Even if a famous admiral personally came out, it would probably be difficult to capture him easily.

However, despite knowing all this in his heart, Gion couldn't help but feel a sense of inexplicable uneasiness and anxiety.

In short, Gion worriedly told Anno again: "No matter what, you must be extra careful! After all, the hidden cards of the World Government are far beyond your imagination. Besides, Crocodile's death is likely to attract the attention of other forces, especially those mysterious beings who have been hiding in the dark and unknown to the world."

After hearing this, An Nuo also nodded solemnly, with a chilling cold light flashing across his eyes. He responded, "Don't worry, I know what's going on. In fact, this is a good thing. Only by forcing those guys who are hiding to show their heads and tails will I have a chance to catch them all in one fell swoop and eliminate the trouble forever."

Gion stared silently at the ambitious and determined man in front of him, and an indescribable feeling of uneasiness surged in his heart.

She knew very well that Anno's ambition was not just to eliminate Crocodile.

His burning ambition and desperate determination were even greater than he had originally expected.

“I hope you know what you are doing.” Gion said softly, his voice as gentle as the breeze blowing across the lake.

Her beautiful eyes stared at An Nuo, revealing concern and worry.

Annuo smiled slightly, and that smile was like the warm ray of sunlight shining through the clouds, but he did not respond to Gion's words.

He slowly raised his head and looked towards the azure sky in the distant horizon. A deep and elusive light flashed in the depths of his eyes.

At this moment, An Nuo suddenly broke the silence and said to Gion in a firm tone: "Teacher, I may have to leave for a while."

This sentence is like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

Gion was slightly stunned, obviously a little surprised by An Nuo's sudden decision. But soon, she regained her composure and nodded gently, indicating that she understood An Nuo's choice.

"I understand." Gion said softly, "But no matter where you go, remember to keep in touch with me. If you encounter any difficulties or need help, don't hesitate, you can come to me at any time."

An Nuo nodded heavily, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He knew that although Gion always appeared indifferent, she actually cared about him deep in her heart.

"I will." Annuo replied softly, his voice was soft but full of determination.

Gion said no more, but just silently looked at the student in front of her who made her worried, with a complex and inexplicable emotion flashing in her eyes.

She knew clearly that An Nuo's future path would be full of thorns and bumps, and as a teacher, she could not always be by his side to protect him.

At the same time, in the Navy Headquarters thousands of miles away from here, Marshal Zhan Guo was sitting in a spacious and bright office.

His eagle-like eyes were fixed on the report in his hand that had just been submitted by his subordinates. His expression was serious and focused.

Zhan Guo frowned tightly, and his eyebrows were like two heavy shackles, making his face look a little gloomy.

A hint of solemnity flashed across his deep eyes.

"Crocodile... died just like that?"

Zhan Guo muttered in a voice so low that only he could hear it.

He was filled with shock and confusion at the fall of this once-famous pirate.

What kind of powerful strength and background does the mysterious man named Anno have to be able to kill Crocodile so easily?

Zhan Guo slowly put down the report in his hand that recorded the events in detail, then raised his head and looked into the distance through the window.

At this moment, his eyes flashed with an indescribable complex emotion - worry about unknown threats and anxiety about the impending turmoil.

"It seems that this world is about to set off an unprecedented storm..."

Zhan Guo sighed softly, as if he had foreseen the turbulent and magnificent scene in the future.

At this moment, the pen in Zhan Guo's hand suddenly and uncontrollably left a dark ink stain on the report.

This sudden appearance of ink was like a concrete manifestation of his chaotic thoughts at the moment. Then, his mind involuntarily recalled the conversation between him and Chief of Staff He three days ago.

At that time, they stood together on the towering observation tower of Marinford. Looking far into the distance, they could see ominous undercurrents surging on the sea in the distance, which seemed to indicate that some huge change was about to happen.

"The rainfall in Alabasta has finally returned to normal."

He breathed a sigh of relief and gently placed the teacup in her hand on the railing.

However, her tone was not relaxed at all, but rather full of deep worry: "But the groundwater level in that country is dropping at an alarming rate of three meters a day..."

Just as I was reminiscing, the office door was rudely pushed open without any warning!

Akainu strode in with a cigar emitting thick smoke from his mouth.

The black cloak on his body swayed greatly with his movements, and even the hem was dripping with hot lava.

Akainu walked straight to Sengoku's desk without saying a word, and then threw a thick stack of photos onto the table with force.

The scattered photos showed a shocking scene - in a charred desert, Crocodile's iconic golden hook was stuck straight on a dilapidated relief of the sun god.

And on the sharp tip of the hook, there were some dark red blood stains, reflecting a strange light in the sunlight.

"How dare an unknown kid to cause trouble so recklessly in the East China Sea!"

Akainu was furious, his thick and powerful fingers clenched tightly, and the joints made a series of creepy crackling sounds.

His eyes were blazing with fire, and he said viciously, "This lunatic is truly lawless. He dared to kill such an important figure as the Seven Warlords of the Sea. This is simply a heinous crime! I hereby solemnly request that the Demon Slayer Order be issued immediately to completely eradicate this abominable guy!"

Kizaru appeared quietly at the window at some point.

He leaned lazily against the window frame, his slender fingers casually fiddling with the light particles flashing with golden light, as if these light particles were obedient toys in his hands.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, with a thoughtful smile on his lips, and said softly: "Wait a minute, Sakaski. As far as I know, that kid named Anno seems to have a close relationship with Gion Hinata. Don't you think there may be some unknown secrets hidden in this? Maybe this Anno has some special identity background, such as someone who graduated from a special science class."

Just as Sengoku was about to express his opinion, suddenly, the golden Den Den Mushi in his arms made an extremely sharp and piercing chirp without any warning.

Everyone was shocked and turned their eyes to the Den Den Mushi that was twisting and struggling wildly in Sengoku's arms.

And when Sengoku glanced down at the Five Elder Stars emblem, a symbol of supreme power, wrapped around the shell of the Den Den Mushi, his face instantly became extremely gloomy, as depressing and terrifying as the sky before a storm.

Obviously, this secret message from Mary Geoise, the core location of the World Government, arrived far beyond Sengoku's original expectations, a full twelve hours earlier!

Faced with this sudden change, Zhan Guo took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

Then, he slowly reached out his hand and pressed the answer button on the Den Den Mushi with slightly trembling fingers.

In an instant, the face of the Den Den Mushi began to twist and deform violently, and in the blink of an eye it transformed into the unique and majestic appearance of the Five Elder Stars.

Then, a deep and oppressive voice resounded throughout the office like thunder: "Zhan Guo..."

Just two words, yet they seemed to contain endless pressure, making people feel awe.

Den Den Mushi spoke up, "We need an explanation about Anno.

Zhan Guo clenched his fists tightly, and his knuckles turned white due to excessive force.

Veins popped out on his forehead, and he said to Den Den Mushi in a serious tone: "Five Elder Stars, please give us some more time. We have been working hard to investigate this matter. Crocodile's death was really beyond everyone's expectations! But..."

However, before Sengoku could finish his words, Den Den Mushi interrupted him mercilessly: "Enough, I don't want to hear any excuses or explanations. We are only concerned about the final result. That guy named Anno, no matter what methods or means you use, you must keep him firmly under control. Because his existence has already posed a serious threat to the entire world government. If this trouble cannot be resolved as soon as possible, the consequences will be disastrous."

Hearing this, Akainu on the side couldn't help but snorted coldly, and at the same time flicked off a piece of cigarette ash.

His cold and majestic voice rang out: "There is no need to keep such an extremely dangerous person alive. In my opinion, we should decisively eliminate him and put an end to future troubles."

At the same time, Kizaru, who had been leaning leisurely against the window, slowly stood up, and his originally lazy eyes instantly became extremely sharp.

He looked at Den Den Mushi and spoke carefully, "Master Five Elders, after preliminary investigation, we found that the identity and background of this An Nuo seems to be quite complicated. So, I think we should spend some time to find out his true background. After all, if we know nothing about the enemy, it will be difficult to deal with it effectively."

Den Den Mushi was silent for a while, then responded slowly: "Annuo's specific identity is actually irrelevant. The real key issue is that he somehow got hold of some important information that he shouldn't know. Sengoku, I don't need to explain the deep meaning of this, right?"

Zhan Guo's heart sank when he heard this. How could he not know what the Five Elders were referring to?

There is no doubt that what they are talking about is the clue related to the ancient weapon that countless people dream of - Pluto.

You know, the reason why Crocodile has been lurking in Alabasta for so long is to search for this powerful weapon in the legend that has the power to destroy the world.

It is very likely that Anno has obtained key information about the legendary ancient weapon - Pluto.