18: Chapter 18 Akainu Gets TrickedMeanwhile, the officers of Shanks' crew were having a gathering when they heard their underlings report on Kizaru's large-scale crackdown on pirates in the New World, and some of them became restless.
Yasopp said, "Captain, it's that Kizaru again.We still haven't settled the score for him stealing our Devil Fruits from Windmill Village.Now he's pulled this stunt.Shouldn't we think of a way to give him a good beating?"
Lucky Roux patted his fat belly and laughed, "Yeah, Captain.Although we need to maintain the balance of the seas, the Navy really went a bit too far this time.When their patrol comes to the New World again, let's teach them a lesson.That will shut up the other great pirates and make them afraid to escalate things too much."
The other officers joined in the jeers and jokes.Shanks pondered for a moment amidst the clamor and then said:
"We can teach them a lesson.But we can't go too far.Just drive them out of the New World once, and we must be the first to make a move.We absolutely cannot let those three reckless pirate crews get involved.If this further worsens the relationship between the pirates and the Navy in the New World, it will be bad for the stability of the seas."
Upon hearing Shanks speak, his underlings showered him with praise.
"The captain is so handsome."
"Today is another day of great authority, Captain.Hahahaha."
"Oh, yeah.Uh, that's good~"
Shanks suddenly heard some things in these words that he didn't understand.For some reason, even though he couldn't understand them, he felt a chill run down his spine.He quickly ordered his officers to make preparations and not stay there any longer.
After hearing this news, it was Whitebeard himself who spoke first among the Whitebeard Pirates.
"Gurarara, are the Navy taking advantage of the fact that there's no one left in our New World?Do they think the New World is some unclaimed land that the Navy didn't move out of before?Marco, go and make preparations.You and Sachi will take the first and fourth squadrons to meet those Navy members who came to the New World."
Marco and Sachi replied in unison, "Yes, Father." After saying that, they directed their underlings to prepare supplies and wait for the opportune moment.
The other two Imperial Fleets were in a similar situation, basically sending out a lineup of the Imperial Vice-President and an officer to teach the Navy a lesson when they entered the New World again.
Big Mom sent Katakuri and Snack (the Sweet Commander who was killed by Urouge before he even showed up).Kaido sent King and Kakeru.Kakeru is just a child now, but he is very tough because he ate the Mammoth Fruit, so King was sent to show him around.
Meanwhile, the navy was already on its way back.At this moment, there seemed to be some movement in a dark and enclosed room on the admiral's warship.
"Kizaru, what are you doing?Why did you drag me here?" Lightning, his hands bound and confined in a dimly lit corner, stared in terror at the yellow-skinned monkey slowly approaching him.
Kizaru, with a lewd grin, said, "What?What do you think I should do, or what can I do, Little Lightning?"
He even flashed what he thought was a friendly smile, but the smile only made him look more lewd.
Lightning was shocked.He hadn't expected this Marine Admiral to have such a fetish, and of all things, he'd chosen him.Well, he'd given up now, just hoping Kizaru would go easy on him.
He had already decided to use his own body to extract secrets from the naval admiral, since information gathered by one's bedmate is the most reliable.
But seeing the lewd face approaching step by step, Lightning still felt a physical discomfort.Her eyes were vacant, and she muttered softly, "No, no.Yamete~"
Just as Lightning was in despair, Kizaru snapped open the seastone handcuffs.However, Lightning didn't hold out much hope, assuming Kizaru just wanted to pose him in more free and unrestrained positions.
But then Kizaru said with some doubt, "That's scary, your expression.What's wrong with you?Are you feeling unwell?I don't remember using much force when I grabbed you."
Lightning was somewhat surprised after hearing this and said, "You.how.did you let me go?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?How can I go to work if I don't release you?" Kizaru said.
"That's true, it's better to have some freedom in 'work'.Come on, Kizaru, I can handle it." Lightning said with a sorrowful expression, opening his arms, while thinking to himself, "Boss, I may never be able to serve you again in this life.Take care."
Kizaru looked puzzled and asked hesitantly, "What?Dragon, didn't he tell you my identity?What's your interpretation?"
Lightning then realized that the monkey was actually Kizaru.He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and replied, "I'm sorry.I misunderstood, Advisor Monkey.I came in a hurry and forgot to ask your identity, Chief.But now that I know, please give the order."
Kizaru immediately became serious and said, "Put on your Marine uniform first.I've already found a corpse that looks like you to fill your vacancy.I'll have my warship drop you off on the next island when it goes to resupply.You can hide there for a while, and then go to Jaya Island on your own.When the time is right, I'll come to Jaya Island to find you.Also, here's my Den Den Mushi."
After Kizaru made the arrangements, everything went smoothly from there: releasing the people, replacing them, and returning to port.No one noticed anything unusual.
Upon arriving at Marineford, the Marine Headquarters, Akainu was already waiting at the port.Seeing the pirates returning laden with their spoils captured on Kizaru's warship, he no longer showed anger, but instead spoke:
"I didn't expect you to actually work so diligently, Kizaru.I admit I underestimated you.Let's get the handover done quickly.I can't wait to see the New World again."
Kizaru curled his lip after hearing this.He said, "Hey, hey.Got it.I'll go to the Marshal's office to complete the handover procedures.Wouldn't it be better to rest for a few days?Why do you have to be so busy?Keep going, keep going until you're exhausted!"
The last sentence was taught to him by Wang Lufei.He didn't know what it meant, but he felt it could be used here.
Akainu didn't concern himself with all that.After the handover, he led another group of marines to inventory supplies and inspect the warships, completing these tasks in the shortest possible time.Then, he couldn't wait to set off for the New World.
However, when Akainu arrived in the New World, he basically got beaten up wherever he went.Although the attackers couldn't defeat him one by one, his soldiers and ships couldn't withstand the onslaught.
Each time, the deputy commanders of the royal guards would stop him for a while, and then have their subordinates bully his soldiers and sabotage his warships.In the end, only his main ship, some capable generals, and a few soldiers remained on the warships.
Enraged, Akainu unleashed a meteor volcano at a pirate encampment, destroying the island, and then immediately ordered a return to port.
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