On the azure sea, a warship rode the wind and waves, racing forward at a speed ordinary vessels would never dare believe possible.
The speeding warship brutally forced the seawater aside, leaving behind a trail of white spray that took a long time to settle.
This was Koby's first time witnessing the Kirin's marching speed. Holding back the sourness rising in his throat, he stepped onto the deck.
"M-Master, the call is connected."
"Give it to me!"
Ron glanced at the disappointing Koby and silently shook his head before picking up the Den Den Mushi.
"Vice Admiral Chaton, this is Ron."
"Azure Dragon Admiral?!"
On the other end, Chaton's motion of holding his cigarette visibly froze before his entire body relaxed.
As an Admiral Candidate, he naturally knew that the "Ron" currently stationed at the front lines was a fake.
"Since you're calling back, I assume you're already on your way?"
"That's right! I'll be back within three to five days at most..."
Ron took a deep breath and asked, "Where are the Fleet Admiral and the others now? I called them, but no one answered."
"Oh, I see!"
Chaton suddenly understood and explained, "The Five Elders discovered Sea King's hiding place and ordered the Fleet Admiral to move out. To prevent the news from leaking, even few of us insiders know about it, much less bring Den Den Mushi with us."
"How long ago did they leave?"
"Ten days, give or take!"
Chaton then added.
"If you need to contact him, I'll give you the emergency contact method right away."
"No need. Knowing he isn't at Headquarters is enough."
Where Chaton could not see, Ron quietly frowned. The Five Elders had actually found Sea King?
He then continued, "How is the battle going so far?"
"For now, it's fairly