As we all know, the navy and pirates, including large pirates and small pirates, although there is a gap in equipment and weapons, it is still not worth mentioning compared to the gap in discipline between each other.

This also leads to the fact that in the face of a strong enemy and full of pressure, the navy can fight against the wind and wait for an opportunity to counterattack, while once the pirates encounter an unfavorable situation, it will be easy for the whole line to collapse and flee for their lives.

And this discipline of the navy is undoubtedly reflected in Luffy and others, who originally trusted each other and are now inextricably linked to the navy.

That's right - why did Sanji still fight with him for so long, when he could have dealt with Eric in such an instant as he did now? It is not only because he is very cautious and constantly testing the strength of the other party, but also because he is the battlefield containment personnel, and he must ensure that the evacuated companions achieve the predetermined progress and see their signals.

If he takes out the enemy too quickly, causing the enemy's stronger reinforcements to be in place ahead of schedule, affecting the actions of his companions, it will be more than worth the loss.

"Next time, this kind of work should really be handed over to the green algae head......

Sanji fell to the ground, and after confirming that Eric had completely passed out, he lit a cigarette for himself, and looked in the direction of the temple at the top of the mountain while comfortably swallowing the clouds and mist, "I'm still suitable for a quick and quick mission......

……

In the thousand-year-old dragon temple at the top of the mountain, Nami's signal sound also reached the ears of the two people here.

"Then, it's time for our battle to begin!"

Zoro excitedly clenched the third famous knife in his mouth - although compared to Eric, Major Hardy had behaved very ordinarily since his first appearance, and he had just been here with Sauron at no action...... But Zoro could sense that this guy was quite an enemy.

And that's exactly what happened-

Major Hardy looked at Sauron, sneered and rubbed his hands, and debris like rust fell, and the momentum of the whole person continued to rise:

"Your companion did not disappoint me...... Save me the effort of doing it myself! ”

Yes, there are always only the first and the first times - Major Hardy and Captain Eric betrayed their superiors just to get the keel, and in the same way, they are in a state of betraying each other at any time.

Otherwise, when Major Hardy insisted on following Luffy and the others into the hurricane circle, Captain Eric would have really obediently obeyed his arrangement and waited on the warship, instead of deciding to follow him - he didn't want to protect his allies, but simply out of distrust and other thoughts.

It's just that according to Major Hardy's original plan, he planned to wait later to get rid of Eric himself, and Sanji, one of Luffy's group, directly helped him achieve his goal in advance.

And Eric, although he also had the same idea as Major Hardy, he miscalculated his own strength and Sanji's strength, and became the first victim.

"Capable ......"

Sauron frowned as he observed the strange appearance of Major Hadi.

"That's right, and it's an ability that no swordsman can beat...... Superman, rusty fruit! ”

Another Devil Fruit ability that had changed due to Polusalino's crossing appeared - the Superhuman Rusty Fruit, which was supposed to be eaten by Captain Xiun of the Navy Headquarters, now appeared on the body of Major Hardy.

However, it is also like an automatic correction of the trajectory of fate - in the original plot, Colonel Xiun fought with Sauron, which corroded his "snow walk". And at this moment, Major Hardy and this ability that can be called the natural enemy of the swordsman confronted Sauron again.

"Rust Storm!"

……

"Oh no, there's a navy chasing here!!"

On the other side, Luffy and the others had just finished sailing the Golden Merry, and Sanji had just brought the half-dead Eric on board when Chopper suddenly pointed to starboard.

The flag on the warship was none other than the GR-173 branch to which Eric and Major Hardy belonged, and the two had previously chased after them from this warship.

But in order to prevent the tool ship from being destroyed by the hurricane and waves, the warship was arranged by the two of them to stand by outside the hurricane circle, and theoretically, the warship should not appear here on the Lost Island.

"The major and the captain...... Did they act separately from the warship? So reinforcements are coming here? ”

Although Chopper judged that the half-dead Eric would never wake up for a while, and he couldn't do anything when he woke up, Sanji still used the sea tower stone chain that Nami brought with him when he left the headquarters, and firmly bound him.

Sanji then looked in the direction of the warship, looking ready to make a move: "Do you need me to deal with them?" Nami? ”

"Wait for Sanji first, don't rush to make a move!"

Nami shook her head cautiously, "Frankie, are they showing signs of attacking?" ”

"Not yet!"

In the absence of Sauron, who usually acts as a lookout on the lookout, Frankie picks up the telescope and takes his place - in his judgment, the warship has no intention of attacking them, but is just approaching.

"Is it because Grandpa Long is on our side?"

Abyss guessed - even a child like her now knew that the dragon bone of the thousand-year-old dragon on Grandpa Long's body was something that these navies definitely wanted to get their hands on. And if a shell accidentally hits the Golden Merry, everything is over.

Nami decisively gave the order: "Let's avoid them directly, let's go now, and go straight to the west!" ”

"Huh?! Nami! But Sauron is still ......"

"General Polusalino will be here in a moment, and he will help us bring Sauron, don't worry...... We just need to take care of ourselves and Grandpa Long now and get rid of this group of navies first! ”

……

"Master Timothy! That pirate ship of Luffy and his gang is getting ready to escape! ”

The man named Timothy listened to Vice Admiral Nelson's report on the deck of the warship - that's right, the reason why the warship, which was supposed to be on standby outside the hurricane circle, chased it to Lost Island was because Vice Admiral Nelson and Timothy, who were "behind the yellow finch", took over the command of the warship.

"Are the Millennium Dragons together, too?"

"Yes! The Millennium Dragon is still with them! ”

"Excellent! Then you can take your subordinates to chase after you, Nelson, the destination of these guys is still Gunkanjima. ”

"Yes! But Lord Timothy, you ......"

Lieutenant General Nelson's attitude seemed to be very courteous, but in fact, Timothy could tell at a glance that he was faking - this guy only cared about how to secretly show his merits to the five old stars after the mission was completed, and he did not have the way of direct contact with the five old stars like Timothy.

"Don't ask what you shouldn't."

Yes! Then I'll do it now! ”

After leaving Timothy with a dinghy, Nelson immediately gave the order: "Attention everyone! Ready to go! Turn the bow of the ship and prepare to pursue the pirate ship westward! ”

Looking at Timothy, who left the warship and drove the dinghy to the island alone, Nelson closed his mouth tightly.

(Don't ask what you shouldn't ask...... I will definitely let you pay back the humiliation I have suffered! Once the five old stars obtained the king dragon bone of the Millennium Dragon, they realized my value...... Wait and see! ）

……

"Is Zoro really okay?"

Aboard the Golden Merry, Ablis fidgeted with fear. In front of her, Sanji, who took off his shirt and wrapped his wrists, was resting on the sofa, and at the same time there was Chopper, who was treating Sanji, Luffy, who couldn't help but just wanted to join in the fun, and Nami, who wanted to discuss countermeasures with her partners.

- Frankie is now alone in control of the Golden Merry's advance.

"Don't worry, Abyss, that guy at the head of green algae is a lot weaker than me, but it's still something...... Besides, if he can't beat that guy named Major Hardy, General Polusalino will arrive in time! ”

Although the previous battle was easily resolved in the last moment, the wind knife summoned by this guy's scythe fruit still caused some minor abrasions to Sanji - although he didn't think it was anything, Chopper, the doctor, insisted that he lie down on the couch and rest:

"Who knows if that guy's blade is clean, and we don't know what's going on on this lost island...... In case the wound is infected with some terrible bacteria, then it's troublesome! ”

"Hahaha, just listening to Chopper Ling say this, I will feel very relieved even if I am seriously injured, you are really a great doctor......"

"Stupid, stupid! Even praise me like that! I—I'm not going to be happy!! ”

Chopper, as always, gave a very tsundere response.

"But then again, Frankie—where is the Navy now?"

Through a call system spread throughout the Golden Merry, Nami contacts Frankie, who is driving.

"I haven't chased them yet, but judging from the last time I saw their warship, those people knew that we were going to warship island."

"It's really ghostly, how can there be such scum in the navy!"

Abyss felt the fighting spirit in Luffy's eyes - but Luffy wasn't a pirate? Why are you so angry about the appearance of scum in the Navy?

"Well," Nami said with a strange expression, "There will be scum everywhere, in short, our goal now is to find the dragon's nest before these navies!" ”

After Chopper treated Sanji's wounds, he closed the first aid kit, and Nami and the others went up the ladder to the deck outside the cabin.

The night sky dotted with stars is beautiful, and the slight sea breeze brings a chill that makes you feel relaxed.

"I'm sorry! Because of me, you have to fight these navies! ”

Thinking of Sauron, who was still on the Lost Island, and Sanji, who had just seen his wounds being treated, Ablis didn't know what to say except to apologize.

"Huh?"

"Pirates don't want to deal with the navy! And you have your own adventures."

"Well, Ablis doesn't include us as a pirate. Feed! Don't cry! In this case, it is because our combat effectiveness is not enough to easily solve the enemy, which makes Abyss cry! ”

"Not really! You guys."

"Don't think about it! Ablis! ”

Sanji also came out of the cabin, he had completed the "rest mission" that Chopper had told him, and when he heard Ablis's cry, he comforted - "This little thing is nothing at all! And—if you have the chance, you must meet with Admiral Polusalino, so that you will know how insignificant these naval enemies we are now facing. ”

"That Mr. Polusalino"

"You'll find out about him when you meet him! Hawkers, let's go see Grandpa Long now! I'm sick these days, I'm afraid I can't cook! ”

Sanji squeezed his eyebrows and forcibly changed the subject.

"I'll do it! Grandpa Long's, as well as everyone's meals, are all cooked by me! So, Sanji, you must get better soon! ”

Abyss walked energetically towards the kitchen.

And behind her, Sanji raised the corners of his mouth and gestured to his partners with a plan.

So at dinner time, only the captain of the rice bucket, who knew how to eat no matter what the taste was, ate to his heart's content.

The next day.

The warship, which is suspected to be the GR-173 branch of the Navy, appeared in the field of view of the Golden Melly, which was heading west. Although the distance is still far away, even the telescope can only see the vague outline, but Chopper, who is standing on the lookout, also reminded his friends of the situation for the first time.

But with his follow-up observation - "No, no! Nami, it's three warships! ”

"Three?! How could it be three? ”

Startled, Nami leaned out of the side of the ship and looked with her binoculars in the direction Chopper had indicated. Soon—

"You're mistaken, Chopper, it's just a warship."

"But Nami, there are obviously three side by side"

"That's a new type of warship of the classified class that is still being tested, and such a distance is indeed easy to see as three. After all, in terms of size, firepower, and comprehensive performance, it is several times that of the old warships - especially the main mast of the sailing ship, which has become the center of the tactical system, has a full three! ”

Nami explained with a serious expression: "But a heavy weapon of war like this, which is still being tested, is generally active around the gray test port at this stage, even if it is Marin Vando, how can it appear here?" ”

(End of chapter)