The next morning.
By this time, the Dragon Hunting Pirates had already approached the outer sea of Loguetown.
"Brother Lu Yu, a Marine warship has appeared ahead!"
"It's one of those standard Marine warships."
"It should be Loguetown's patrol ship. Should we avoid it?"
Akame's voice came down from the mast.
Luo Erji had already gone to perform the task of purchasing supplies, so Akame once again became the lookout.
"Since we're here to cover Luo Erji's purchase of supplies, then naturally we should do something to attract the Marine, right?"
Lu Yu said with a smile.
"Go meet them!"
"Right, Captain!"
Najeta also chimed in.
Hearing the conversation of the three, Kuina on the side covered her face.
Although she had been with the Dragon Hunting Pirates for some time.
However, this group of people seemed to have no fear of the Marine at all.
If it were other Dragon Hunting Pirates, they would definitely choose to avoid them.
After all, this kind of meaningless battle was simply not necessary.
"This is for the reputation of the Dragon Hunting Pirates. We will be the Dragon Hunting Pirates standing at the pinnacle of the world in the future, so how can we fear a mere Marine?"
That's right, Kuina had asked Lu Yu why they sailed in such a way.
This was his answer…
Such an answer completely exceeded Kuina's understanding.
If it weren't for those specific circumstances at the time, she probably wouldn't have been so easily moved by Lu Yu.
"Colonel Smoker, a Dragon Hunting Pirates ship has been spotted!"
"Looking at the flag, it should be the Dragon Hunting Pirates."
"But…"
"But…"
The Marine was a bit hesitant and didn't finish his sentence for a moment.
"But what?"
Smoker frowned and said with some displeasure.
"However, they are coming in our direction."
"They are very likely to attack us!"
The Marine lookout said nervously.
One must know that Lu Yu's reputation in the East Blue was not to be underestimated now.
This guy, who directly killed the Marine Colonel of Shelz Town, completely disregarded the vast background and power of the Marine.
Now, he was even directly heading towards their Marine warship.
Even with Marineford Colonel Smoker on board, they were still uneasy.
"Are you saying that I, as a Marineford Colonel, should now choose to retreat?"
"Then go back and call Vice Admiral Gion, and then fight?"
Smoker said with a solemn expression.
Although the lookout didn't say it directly, it wasn't hard to guess from his expression and his previous performance.
"Colonel Smoker, the strength of the Dragon Hunting Pirates is definitely not what the intelligence suggests."
"They are capable of one-shotting a Marine fleet."
"Their individual combat strength is very powerful."
"If Colonel Smoker is held back by any one of them, we might just die directly!"
The Marine lookout directly stated his thoughts.
Although saying this might be disrespectful to Colonel Smoker.
However, that was the reality of the situation.
They all belonged to the basic combat Marine, basically the type of foot soldiers.
Normally, patrolling and dealing with some basic Dragon Hunting Pirates was not a problem.
But encountering Dragon Hunting Pirates of the Dragon Hunting Pirates' caliber was completely insufficient.
Smoker, who was originally a bit displeased, suddenly calmed down.
Indeed, if he were to rush into battle now, it was very likely that the entire ship of Marine would die.
At that point, even if he captured all the members of the Dragon Hunting Pirates, it would be putting the cart before the horse.
"I understand."
"Then, you all return, just leave me a sub-ship."
"Tashigi, you all retreat, then report all the information here to Vice Admiral Gion via den den mushi."
"After meeting up with Vice Admiral Gion's fleet, hurry up and save me!"
Smoker thought for a moment and said directly.
If the Dragon Hunting Pirates were to escape from here now, or if they were to flee upon seeing the Dragon Hunting Pirates.
Both of these situations would damage the Marine's reputation and not align with Smoker's own sense of justice.
Therefore, he decided to stay behind alone.
At the speed of a Marineford Vice Admiral's warship, Vice Admiral Gion would be able to arrive in at most half a day.
With his strength, half a day was completely fine!
"But…"
"No buts, Petty Officer Tashigi, execute the order!"
Before Tashigi could say anything, Smoker directly interrupted her.
This girl definitely had some extraordinary remarks she wanted to say.
Seeing the persistence on Smoker's face, Tashigi nodded heavily.
"I will definitely return as quickly as possible."
"Leave a sub-ship for Colonel Smoker!"
As someone who came out of Marineford with Smoker, Tashigi naturally knew Smoker's strength.
Smoker was so powerful, there shouldn't be any problems at all.
Subsequently, Smoker stood alone on the sub-ship, waiting for Lu Yu and the others to arrive.
As for the warship, it immediately moved away from here and contacted Vice Admiral Gion.
At this time, Lu Yu and the others also noticed the situation here.
"Huh?"
"Are these Marine not targeting us?"
"Why would they choose to retreat?"
Kuina looked at the situation in front of her and asked with a puzzled expression.
"Naturally, because of fear!"
"Kuina, you might not have much self-awareness yet."
"But, the current Dragon Hunting Pirates are no longer small fries."
As the Captain, Lu Yu felt a clear sense of pride when he said these words.
Akame and Najeta on the side also raised their heads, indicating that this was also their glory.
"Fear?"
"Will the Marine fear a newly embarked Dragon Hunting Pirates?"
"Although we are strong enough… because we are strong!"
Kuina finally understood.
What newcomer, what title…
None of these were as important as one's own strength.
The most important thing was that the Dragon Hunting Pirates' achievements… it was truly difficult for people not to be afraid.
Soon, the sub-ship appeared in the sea not far from them.
"Smoker, huh?"
Seeing the person on board, Lu Yu's face also showed a look of 'as expected'.
According to the timeline, this guy should already be the Colonel of Loguetown by now.
If it were this guy making the move, he would indeed make such a rational choice.
And although the Marine warship had retreated to a safe distance, it still hadn't left.
It seemed there was some big shot behind them, right?
Someone even bigger than Smoker…
Had a Marine of general rank arrived?
Or even the worst-case scenario.
That was, that old bastard Garp had arrived.
If it really was Garp who came, Lu Yu would choose to escape from here at all costs.
"Yo, Colonel Smoker!"
"Are you planning to capture us here?"
Thinking of this, Lu Yu directly leaped onto the bow.
Then, he asked with a smile.
"You know me?"
"It seems you know quite a bit about the Marine."
"Be captured properly by me and go to prison, you bastard Dragon Hunting Pirates!"
Smoker finished speaking and fiercely exhaled a puff of smoke.
However, at this moment, Smoker's expression had already become a bit tense.
Killing intent!
That's right, this ship… not just Lu Yu.
But those few guys on this ship were all exuding terrifying killing intent.
Even the ship itself was like a ferocious beast that devoured people.
What kind of monsters are these guys?
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