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The fear that once filled the air with blood and violence has once again loomed over everyone's hearts like a dark cloud.
The atmosphere became eerily quiet for a moment.
Tina held a Pocky stick in her mouth, her expression calm.
Ain and Alice watched this scene, lost in thought.
These villagers, fed by the dragon's terrifying rule, were so submissive that their souls bowed down, and not a single spark of resistance could be found.
They made their own weapons, but they didn't even have the courage to swing a knife, so what kind of resistance were they talking about?
This world is fragmented, with isolated islands forming a jigsaw puzzle that looks like a bowl of soup noodles sprinkled with bits of beef.
They are interconnected, yet isolated from each other.
In isolated villages like Cocoyasi Village and Syrup Village, if pirates invade and the navy hasn't received intelligence, justice will always be one step behind disaster.
At times like these, the spirit of resistance becomes all the more precious.
Especially in places like the East China Sea, where there's a severe gap in the number of pirates, the villagers aren't helpless when faced with pirates.
"Why?" Specter slammed the dragon into the floor again, his expression a complex mix of disappointment and frustration. "Why? After suffering such a bloody reign, now that you've subdued him, you can't even raise your swords?"
"So what if you're weak? So you expect pity and comfort? So you'll do nothing until your savior arrives? Then just stand in Dragon Park with a sign saying, 'We are vulnerable, don't attack me.'"
We've come this far, and I apologize for the lateness in dealing with evil. But... what about next time? What if pirates attack again? Will we just give in again next time?
Ghost Shark looked around, and the villager blushed and lowered her head. Then, she raised her voice and said earnestly:
"I don't want anyone to take responsibility, and I avoid facing the reality. Everyone is just trying to get by."
But the desire is to reclaim a way of life that can be proud.
We must fight against the realities we don't want to face!
We must move forward with the awareness that we are seriously injured!
We must never place our hopes on the kindness of pirates!
After speaking, Ghost Shark still held the circular saw against the dragon, his gaze calmly fixed on the villagers of Cocoyasi.
At this point, the dragon had lost so much blood that it could barely open its eyes; it was in a state of extreme weakness and looked like it could die at any moment.
The next moment, a roar of resentment erupted.
"You're the evil dragon? I'll kill you!!" Chapo, who had just escaped from Nojiko's clutches, charged forward, brandishing a massive sword as tall as himself. "You scoundrel, go to hell and apologize to my father!"
"Slay you, you evil dragon!" Seeing a child leading the resistance, the villagers felt a burning pain on their faces, as if they were being roasted on a fire. They raised their weapons and frantically slashed and stabbed at the evil dragon.
The dragon's faint curses and screams mingled together as the villagers swung their weapons with gusto, their faces glistening with tears of relief.
This is an outpouring of bitterness and resentment over the past few years, a remembrance of deceased loved ones, and the deepest sorrow during every sleepless night.
Isn't this great? Tina finally smiled, a rare gentleness on her face.
The dragon beneath her feet was covered in blood and gore, and the ghost shark, having calmed her madness, regained her elegance. Amidst the splattering blood, her expression was as soft as the wind.
The last to arrive was Nami, the girl whose life and hope had been destroyed by the dragon. The dragon tattoo on her left arm was covered in blood, looking like she had scratched it herself; she never wanted to see that shameful tattoo again.
Upon discovering it was Nami, the villagers made way for her. She gave the dragon a cold look, then pulled a dagger from her waist and plunged it into his heart.
Tears flowed down.
Having avenged her great grudge, she finally regained the girlish mindset she had long forgotten.
Aunt Bellemere, did you see that? I've avenged you.
The dark clouds in the sky have dispersed, the rice seedlings in the paddy fields are growing, the bay in front of Evil Dragon Park has ripples where fish are jumping, and the refreshing sea breeze carries coolness, gently and tenderly caressing the girl's brows.
Time is unbelievably beautiful at this moment.
“Now that the evil dragon is dead, what about these officers?” Alice broke the silence, her gaze shifting between Tina and Specter.
“交
"Give the commoners of Cocoyasi Village a verdict." Tina, chewing on a Pocky, sat on a deck chair basking in the sun, her expression relaxed and carefree.
"I have no objection." Ghost Shark sat on the shore, touching the water with his bare feet. He was still a little uncomfortable, but the seawater training had not been ineffective.
“Alright!” Alice nodded and addressed the villagers, “Apart from the dragon, other wicked fishmen can also vent their anger as they please.”
Upon hearing this, the villagers composed themselves and once again turned their angry gazes toward these wicked little devils.
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After a chaotic scene, the remnants of the Arlong Pirates were all covered in wounds, except for Hachi, who was the least injured.
Although this guy was part of the evil dragon's gang, he was honest and didn't do much evil, but he still got hit a couple of times.
"Arrest all these people and throw them into Impel Down!"
Seeing that the civilians had vented their anger, Tina pulled up her sunglasses and gave the order.
"Yes, sir!" The sailors saluted and arrested the fish-men in an orderly manner.
As for Ghost Shark, I simply think that this group is too weak; they don't even have the interest to fight.
And each of them had a ridiculously ugly face. While they might not be considered exceptionally talented or good-looking, they were certainly repulsive. It was really... impossible to do them...
Dragon Paradise: The navy stationed on the warship blasted open the gates and sailed the ship in.
One by one, the sailors boarded the deck, and as Tina stepped onto the gangway, she looked back at the civilians who had come to see her off, a smile playing on her lips.
"Farewell, everyone of the Black Prison Fleet!"
"Have a safe journey, sailors!"
On the bay, the villagers waved goodbye, with Chapo jumping up and shouting out loud.
"I want to become a Marine too! I'll gather a group of comrades who are no less capable than you! And capture all the pirates!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of laughter erupted from the crowd, who expressed their encouragement to Chapo.
The navy personnel who were about to set sail laughed heartily, but it was as if a lightning bolt had struck Ghost Shark's mind.
Is he aiming to become the King of the Navy?
No, we have to give this guy who's good at making promises some kind of token.
Laurentina looked around, then walked up to Sergeant Marco and snatched his navy cap.
"Lieutenant Colonel Ghost Shark, what's going on?" Marco, with his mustache, looked puzzled.
"Investing in the future!" Specter smiled mysteriously, vanished from the spot, and reappeared in front of Chapo the next second.
Amid the gasps of the crowd, Specter solemnly placed the hat on Chapo's head, saying earnestly, "Then I'll leave this hat with you for now. Marco will take it back someday."
Marco: ? ? ?
Laurentina turned around, her expression incredibly dashing amidst the billowing of her cloak. "I believe that by then, you will have become an excellent naval officer."
"Marco...Marco..." Chapo murmured a few words, gripping the brim of her hat with both hands, her little face serious. "I will do it! Big sister Navy."
When Laurentina reappeared in the villagers' sight, she had already returned to the deck.
The warships continued forward, stopping at the town of Logue to purchase supplies for crossing the Calm Belt.
Colonel Rat has been apprehended and is currently under investigation. No matter how extensive his connections are, once he has attracted the attention of higher authorities, he is unlikely to cause any further trouble.
"yeah?!"
In the bathroom, Alice's soap fell into Laurentina's stall. The girl went in and bent down to pick it up, only to fall flat on her face.
The unlucky little boy immediately sat on the girl's lap, and the air instantly became filled with a romantic and wanton atmosphere.
A woman fell from the sky?! Ai Yin...tumbled over from the bathroom across the hall?!
At this moment, Yu0 Shark felt as if the anime had come to life. It was as if the doctor's memory was that the ashamed female neighbor had fallen from the second floor, and then a strange development took place.
"Your ears are red, so sensitive, phew..." The naked Laurentina breathed into Alice's ear. "Oh dear, they're even redder. Hehe, don't move around, or it'll look weird."
"No, no! Stop!" The breeze by her ear made the blonde girl giggle. The shark was like a slippery jelly, and just feeling it bouncing around in her mouth filled her entire taste buds with pleasure.
"Surprisingly bold," Ghost Shark poked Alice's cheek with his finger, his gaze mocking with amusement. "Shameless little pervert."
Little pervert?!
Alice's face flushed red. She tried to get up, but her little feet slipped on the bubble-covered floor, and she fell again...
It's so smooth!
Alice's toes adorably dug into the floor, she covered her flushed cheeks, and stuck her bottom out high in the sky.
"That's so unfair! You always sneak up on me, but you never confess!" Ghost Shark playfully rubbed the other's cheek.
"Confess??" Alice pouted, turned her head to the side, and retorted in a very fast voice, "What? Are you trying to force me to give in during this accident? I'm sorry, not right now!"
Laurentina sighed and earnestly admonished Alice, "Since you've done something like this, you need to take full responsibility!"
"What did I do?!" Alice's voice suddenly became shrill, quickly trying to disclaim responsibility, "I just fell down!"
"Scumbag! Beast! Trash!" Laurentina covered her face, on the verge of tears, then added after a moment's thought, "Poor bastard!"
Why put 'unlucky guy' alongside these other words?
Alice almost grabbed
He felt extremely insulted.
Swish!
At that moment, the curtain was suddenly lifted, revealing a pair of red eyes.
Alice's face turned deathly pale in an instant, and her head stiffly turned slowly towards her.
Given her position and Laurentina's aggrieved tears, it's clear she's the one who did the wrong thing.
Inexplicable.
Ain pulled the tearful little shark to her feet and shielded her behind her. She looked at Alice with the disdain of someone looking at trash, then stared at the floor with an extremely complicated expression, hesitant to speak.
"I'm sorry for ruining your plans, but... please don't do this, Laurentina will get dirty..."
It will get dirty... dirty...
At that moment, Alice felt reality crumbling madly, with only the echo of Ain's extremely complex words remaining in her ears...
"Hmm, Laurentina, why don't you sleep with me for a while?" Ain paused for a moment, then whispered in Ghost Shark's ear, "I have a feeling that it's dangerous for you to live alone."
The voice wasn't too loud or too soft, but it was just loud enough for Alice to hear. She pursed her lips, looking extremely aggrieved.
Ghost Shark pondered for a moment, then finally nodded. She gave Alice a subtle look, who was frozen in place, before walking into the dressing room.
Alice stood up groggily, miraculously without slipping. Her face fell, and she hunched over as she took a bath, as if her spine had been broken.
The sound of running water couldn't mask the intermittent conversation in the dressing room: "Ain, are you confident you can help me put on this dress...?"
The long sky, why is it less than me?
The fleet sailed for several days, successfully crossed the doldrums, and docked at the port of a small town.
"Report! Rear Admiral Tina, pirate tracks have been spotted ahead!"
Following the sergeant's report, Tina picked up her binoculars and looked ahead.
A turtle-shaped ship, resembling one flying a pirate flag, was engaged in combat with another vessel. Adjusting the magnification, Tina was astonished to discover a white cross symbol on the ship.
Is it a ship belonging to the World Government?
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"It's the St. Poplar!" Sergeant Marco put down his binoculars and turned to report to Tina.
The St. Poplar? A vessel belonging to Enies Lobby?
Tina pondered for a moment, then raised her head and gave the order to the entire warship, "Fire! Sink that pirate ship!"
In an instant, the warship's combat machines began to operate smoothly, calibrating their trajectories, and the main guns roared.
Boom! Boom! Boom! A round of artillery fire, hitting the target perfectly.
A corner of the opposite ship's side was instantly blown off, and on the storm-gathered sea, the wrecked pirate ship teetered on the brink of collapse.
"Boss! The Flame Rose is about to collapse!"
"Gaia! A Devil Fruit has alarmed both the Navy and the World Government?!"
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