NOVEL WEB Chapter 82: I will attack anyone who doesn't give me face
Don Chinjao, the pillar of the Eight-Treasure Marine Corps, could only shut his mouth after hearing the King's words, but the desire in his eyes to fight to the death with Wano Country remained undiminished.
"Don Sai, your grandfather has been out of the public eye for so many years; it's time for him to make an appearance this time," the King of Kano Country looked at Don Sai, the vice-pillar of the Eight-Treasure Marine Corps, his tone a mix of negotiation and command. In this war, due to the Eight-Treasure Marine Corps' lack of capable successors, the King had not sent them to the front lines, but instead assigned them to logistical duties. But now, with losses on the front, Chinjao, who possessed immense power, could no longer sulk in his old lair. He was angry at Iron Fist Garp for denting his pointed head, but after so many years, he should have cooled down, right? The King also wanted the Eight-Treasure Marine Corps to investigate the source of Wano Country's military supplies and disrupt their transport lines. A half-baked Sai couldn't handle such a crucial task. So, the King wanted to seize the opportunity to have Chinjao come out of retirement and lead the Eight-Treasure Marine Corps.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will go back and discuss it with my grandfather immediately." Don Sai's expression was solemn; he knew that the Eight-Treasure Marine Corps was in decline and his grandfather's spirit had been broken by Iron Fist Garp. He also wanted to quickly grasp the essence of Hasshoken, but he had been unable to do so, and thus could not bear the banner of the Eight-Treasure Marine Corps. If possible, he didn't want to disturb his semi-retired grandfather.
"Just tell your grandfather that I want him to investigate Wano Country's military supply lines this time; this matter might be a bit dangerous," the King said calmly; in fact, he was forcing Chinjao to come out of retirement. Otherwise, Chinjao would have to watch his grandson, Sai, the successor of the Eight-Treasure Marine Corps, lead a team to investigate at his own risk. With Sai's current strength, he could very likely be killed by the underground arms dealers and people from Wano Country. If Chinjao didn't want to lose Sai, he could only come out of retirement to protect him.
"Understood, Your Majesty!" Sai left the palace with a heavy heart to discuss with his grandfather, Chinjao. If his grandfather didn't want to come out of retirement, then he would complete the King's order himself. He had to bear the banner of the Eight-Treasure Marine Corps, even if he couldn't.
But what Sai didn't expect was that Chinjao, after hearing about the war between Kano Country and Wano Country, immediately chose to come out of retirement and accept the mission without a second thought. Firstly, he didn't want to see Wano Country's arrogant demeanor. Secondly, of course, it was to protect his grandson and help Sai grow.
"You foolish grandson, do you really think I would abandon you and the Eight-Treasure Marine Corps? I've just been looking for a way to restore my pointed head," Chinjao laughed heartily, patting Sai's shoulder, a surge of Conqueror's Haki spreading. He hadn't truly fallen; his Conqueror's Haki and Armament Haki were still intact. Although weakened, he could still fight and withstand blows.
With Chinjao's return, the morale of the Eight-Treasure Marine Corps significantly increased. Under Chinjao's leadership, the Eight-Treasure Marine Corps began investigating Wano Country's arms suppliers and transport lines. The sooner they found them, the fewer casualties Kano Country would suffer. And the greater the chance Kano Country would have to defeat Wano Country.
However, they clearly underestimated Wano Country's transport routes and combat power, as well as the power and methods of the Donquixote Family. Even with Chinjao's involvement, their gains were still limited. They could only occasionally intercept one or two of Wano Country's arms transport ships. But it was of little help in cutting off the source of arms and the transport lines. They could only try to investigate the source of the arms, but all clues seemed to point to the underground dark world. Did they dare to leave the West Blue and enter the New World to investigate? But as Wano Country's offensive intensified, even the Eight-Treasure Marine Corps, responsible for logistics and investigation, was ordered by the King of Kano Country to return for support. First, they had to withstand Wano Country's fierce assault.
Many days later, the 3 warships from the Goa Empire finally entered the disputed waters between Kano Country and Wano Country.
"Your Majesty, our Marines cannot interfere in the wars of allied nations, so we cannot continue to accompany you deeper into the battlefield this time," Colonel Tashigi reluctantly requested Kael to stop sailing. "Moreover, our strength is indeed too weak." If these weak Marines from the East Blue were to enter the battlefield between Kano Country and Wano Country, they would be instantly wiped out. They might even be punished by Marineford, and not even Kael could protect her.
"Alright. You all rest here for a bit; our two ships will go on," Kael said. He hadn't intended to bring these weak Marines; he had brought this warship out this time to give more peace of mind to the peaceful allied nations, proving that he had no intention of causing trouble. And to prove how much the Goa Empire was valued by the World Government and Marineford. The secondary purpose was to intimidate pirates and the underworld.
"Understood, Emperor Kael, you must be careful." Tashigi knew that Kael and his companions were strong, but she couldn't help but worry.
"You all must be careful; if you encounter danger, call me or request support from a nearby 16th Marine Branch; the situation in the West Blue is very chaotic," Kael smiled as he instructed Tashigi. He also gave some machine guns to these weak Marines, so they would have more self-preservation capabilities. However, generally speaking, pirates usually don't dare to actively attack the Marines, even in the chaotic North Blue and West Blue, it's pretty much the same. After all, the Marines are currently the strongest military organization in this great sea.
"Finally, we're here. Your Majesty, let's go straight into the battlefield! As long as you tell them to stop fighting, whoever dares to continue, we will suppress them!" Aramaki clenched his fists; today, his and His Majesty's name would surely become famous throughout the world. If Emperor Kael told them to stop fighting and they didn't, it would be disrespecting the East Blue Overlord, the Goa Empire, so they shouldn't be blamed for taking action. Even if it was a war in the West Blue, they, the East Blue Overlord, would still intervene.
"I will help Your Majesty bring an end to the war between the two nations. If they do not heed Your Majesty's words, my sword will be wielded for Your Majesty," Issho said. Aramaki, on the other hand, sought to gain fame throughout the world, and incidentally, stop this war.
"Then let's go see how their fight is going," Kael also adjusted his state to his strongest. After all, Kano Country and Wano Country had quite a few experts; it was estimated that there were no fewer than 4, or even more, Conqueror's Haki users. The martial arts and swordsmanship passed down by both nations were also very powerful.
"I heard that Wano Country's pirate clans have many famous swords. Let's see if we can get a good sword this time, or even a Supreme Grade Blade," Zoro's eyes were also filled with ambition; besides Wado Ichimonji and Sandai Kitetsu, he had an ordinary sword, and urgently needed a famous sword to fully utilize his three-sword style.
"Damn it, I'm a bit nervous; this war is very dangerous," Eric's hands kept clenching and unclenching; he heard that Kano Country and Wano Country had many Haki users, and his Wind Blade might not be enough.
"Remember, whoever doesn't give me face, deal with them; don't take on both countries' entire forces at once," Kael instructed seriously; enemies had to be dealt with one by one, as they were few in number now. But Kael knew that these two pirate allied nations would not lack arrogant individuals. Someone would definitely disrespect Kael. What Kael had to do was, whoever dared to show their arrogance, he would take them down! Fight until they were wary! Fight until they were afraid! Establish the reputation of the Goa Empire, and establish his own reputation, along with Issho and Aramaki's.