thefictionvixens Chapter 42 The Navy Has Not Yet Arrived on the Battlefield
Chapter 42 The Navy Has Not Yet Arrived on the Battlefield
West Sea.
Guannan Island.
This is the last stop on the journey from the West Blue to the Grand Line, and also the first stop for those from the Grand Line to the West Blue.
After a long journey of more than ten days, Sengoku and Zephyr successfully arrived here from the Navy Headquarters.
only……
"Where is Garin? Where are they?"
Sengoku had just hung up the call with Lieutenant General Nick when Zephyr couldn't help but ask.
Sengoku sighed somewhat dejectedly and replied, "Karin and the others encountered a Sea King in the Calm Belt."
"The warship has been destroyed, and Vice Admiral Nick and the surviving marines are currently returning to the New World in lifeboats."
"Karin himself is fighting a Sea King, saying he'll swim all the way to the West Blue even if it means swimming alone..."
Zephyr: "..."
After several minutes of silence, Zephyr spoke again.
"So what do we do now? Continue to wait for Garin Saint?"
"Actually, if you ask me, with the strength of the two of us, we can definitely handle Kaido and Charlotte Linlin."
"But are you absolutely certain of victory?!" Sengoku retorted.
"Kaido is now a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit user!"
"He dared to openly and blatantly destroy a country by himself, and did not flee, showing a posture of wanting to directly occupy the island."
"Isn't he just being arrogant and thinks that our navy can't handle him at all?!"
"That's why we need to arrest him as soon as possible!" Zepha retorted. "If we continue to delay, it will only make others think that we really can't do anything to him!!"
"That's exactly why!!"
Zhan Guo said solemnly, "We must strike with a single, decisive blow! We must win this battle!"
"It's better to be a little late than to be completely unprepared!"
"As long as we win! No one will have anything to say!!"
Zefa certainly understood this principle, but he was now somewhat confused by his concern.
The royal family of the Kingdom of Bessel was completely slaughtered, and all the nobles who attended the banquet were also killed.
Not only that, their heads were cut off and hung on the city wall, and it is said that they have not been taken down to this day.
Zephyr couldn't even imagine how many people had died or were dying while these brutal pirates had been in the Bessel Kingdom for so many days.
"Warring States Period! Now is the time to race against time!!"
"Zeffa! I am now the general! You are not! Obey orders!!"
"Sengoku! You—!!"
Zefa choked on the spot, his strong chest heaving violently, a mouthful of blood stuck in his throat, almost spitting it out.
"You! You just wait! You just wait!! I'll become a general too!!"
Haworth Island.
Ten days passed quickly.
The mafia members who received Kaido's settlement allowance gradually began to return.
1557 people.
There were so many when they left, but only 1231 people returned.
Even including Capone Sonny himself, there are only 1232 people.
"Uro ro ro ro..."
Inside the royal palace, Kaido looked down at the densely packed rows of men in black suits, a hint of satisfaction on his face.
"Less than a quarter of the people are missing, which is far beyond my expectations!"
With that, Kaido waved his hand and took out 10 tons of gold bars from his system backpack, placing them below the throne platform.
These are gold bars from the monthly trials. He has only received them once, totaling 500 tons. This time, he is taking out 10 tons first.
“Each of these gold bars weighs 1 kilogram!”
"Everyone here is entitled to one!!"
As soon as he finished speaking, all the Mafia members in the hall turned on their heels and stared intently at the pile of gold bars.
"Captain Kaido is so magnanimous!!"
The mafia members shouted in unison, their eyes already showing a hint of worship for Kaido.
After everyone re-registered and successfully received their gold bars, their average loyalty to Kaido had risen to around 75.
Kaido then poured a bowl of wine for each of them, one after another.
"Drink this bowl of wine! And you will all be official members of my Beasts Pirates!"
"Sheng! He's a member of my Beasts Pirates!"
"Die! You're a dead man from the Beasts Pirates!"
"Are you all ready to face this?!"
1231 Mafia members: "We are willing to die for Captain Kaido!!"
After the oath was taken, everyone drank the wine in their bowls.
【ding~】
The average loyalty rate among Mafia members has risen to 83!
"Uro ro ro..."
Kaido waved to Selene.
"Go! Take the brothers to the royal armory to collect their armor and weapons!"
"The one-month deadline I set will be over in eight days!"
"At that time, I will need you to wipe out all the nobles of the entire Kingdom of Bessel!"
“┗|艹皿艹|┛嗷！！”
The Mafia—no, now it's the Beast Pirates—shouted in unison.
A raging fire ignited in his eyes.
"Slaughter all the old nobles! The Kingdom of Bessel is ours!!"
“┗|艹皿艹|┛嗷！！”
The main force followed Selene away, and Kaido waved to Sunny.
"Mr. Kaido!"
Sunny quickly approached Kaido.
Kaido waved his hand, and a cloud of flames formed.
Several Devil Fruits lay in a row, quietly in the center of the fiery cloud.
These are the boxes of Devil Fruits that Charlotte Linlin harvested from God Valley.
A few days ago, Kaido and Charlotte Linlin split the spoils 50/50, and now what he has is his share.
"Pick one."
"These four are common Zoan-type Devil Fruits: Frog, Eagle, Crocodile, and Dragonfly."
"These six are from the Paramecia series: Electric, Shadow, Evaporation, Heat, Book, and Chaos."
Sonny was somewhat flattered.
"Mr. Kaido, isn't this a bit too expensive? I haven't even made any contribution yet!"
"Hmm, you're an elder now! There's no need to refuse. Besides, I'll need you to lead the operation to annihilate the nobles in eight days. Consider this an early reward to ensure the operation goes smoothly."
"I see. Then I shall respectfully accept your offer!"
Sunny went through the nine Devil Fruits and finally chose the Paramecia-type Electric-Electric Fruit.
"Mr. Kaido, I choose this one!"
Kaido waved his hand to collect the remaining Devil Fruits, laughing, "Hmm, good eye! This fruit's power suits you perfectly. Eat it!"
Upon hearing this, Sonny lowered his head, opened his mouth, and began to eat the Devil Fruit.
"Ugh~ How disgusting."
One minute later.
Sparks began to crackle and pop from Sonny's body.
Kaido waved his hand, "Go, familiarize yourself with your abilities these few days, and lead the expedition with Selene in eight days!"
"Yes!"
Sonny bowed in agreement, then left the palace in a flash.
After Sunny left, Kaido went to a balcony on a high floor of the palace and looked out at the distant sky.
"What's going on?!"
"Why hasn't the navy arrived yet?!"
"Are they really abandoning me?! Or are Golden Lion and the others too much of a fuss, and the Navy can't spare any more personnel to come to the West Blue?"