"Buru buru..."
The Den Den Mushi transformed into Zephyr's likeness and spoke. "It's Zhong Hao. How has your training journey been?"
"Not bad." Zhong Hao told him about the Quick-Quick Pirates, then added, "I also learned from Rudifen that the Mountain Cat, Sawblade, Guns and Cannons, and Iron Hand pirate crews will gather on Elqi Island tomorrow to discuss forcibly attacking the Lofix Grand Trading Company."
Zephyr's voice abruptly rose. "What? Is the information reliable?"
"I'm eighty percent sure. I was just about to head to Elqi Island, infiltrate them, and observe them at close range."
"No. Elqi Island is a lawless island. Most of its residents are criminals, or used to be. It's too dangerous for you to go there alone."
"Don't worry, Mr. Zephyr. Even if I can't beat them, escaping won't be a problem. If things get bad, I'll dive into the sea. There'll be nothing they can do to me. Since I can't wipe out all four pirate crews by myself, I specifically contacted you for reinforcements."
Zephyr pondered for a moment, apparently agreeing with Zhong Hao. "A rebellion has broken out in the Euro Kingdom. The royal family and nobles have all been slaughtered, and Pus Island is in chaos. I need to oversee matters there, so I can't support you. However, Jialuo Island has a branch base of its own. The base commander, Colonel Kachi, came from the recruit training camp and is also my student. He's quite capable. Other than that, I can dispatch the nearest branch force to assist you. The other branches are too far away and won't make it in time."
Zhong Hao agreed. "Then it's settled. Two branch forces should be enough. I'll set an ambush on Jialuo Island, where Lofix is located, and wipe them all out in