The next morning, the Windrider crossed the Calm Belt and returned to the East Blue.
"After two and a half months, returning to the East Blue feels like everything has changed!"
"Back in the day, I was a renowned savior throughout the East Blue, a guest of honor of the Navy."
Looking at the calm sea, Luo Wen was filled with emotion.
"Now they've become a major enemy of the World Government, a notorious villain hunted down by the Navy."
"I can't help but sigh," said Gion, her voice filled with emotion.
Two months ago, the Marine Headquarters was still considering making Luo Wen a candidate for Admiral, and I was on the side of supporting him.
In the blink of an eye, he had been kidnapped by this audacious guy and was now wanted by the World Government.
Just thinking about it made her grit her teeth.
"It doesn't matter who is hostile to me; I am still me, and I won't change because of them."
Luo Wen smiled and said casually.
Am I the only one who matters?
Gion secretly pondered Luo Wen; having come from an intelligence background, she sensed an invisible domineering aura emanating from them.
Self-centered, acting entirely according to one's own will, and unmoved by others.
As far as she knew, those emperors on the high seas had the same kind of personality.
However, compared to others, Luo Wen has more goodwill towards ordinary people and still has certain bottom lines.
With such a personality, it's no wonder he's an enemy of the World Government.
Gion analyzed Luo Wen's personality and was secretly alarmed.
Ignoring the dazed Gion, Luo Wen turned to Nami: "So, any news about Golden Lion and the others?"
"The last time they were seen was on Rori Island, and then they disappeared without a trace."
Vivi sighed, somewhat helplessly.
The Golden Lion Pirates were flying in the air, making it difficult to pinpoint their exact location.
"They can fight when they want and run when they want, they can advance and retreat at will, they are truly a formidable opponent."
Gion covered her forehead, feeling a headache coming on.
"Don't panic, Golden Lion is currently being watched by the Navy, and his range of movement is limited."
"Let's take a look at his previous route; perhaps we'll find something."
Luo Wen stroked his chin and said calmly.
"Um!"
The girls nodded and began to study the Golden Lion's route.
Nami, Robin, and the other girls pieced together the information about Golden Lion's appearance and marked it on the map, revealing a winding but clearly directional route.
"Following Colsi Island, Gali Island... the next target will be the Bijuda Archipelago."
"That is, Cocoyasi Village!?"
Nami's pupils contracted, and she screamed in surprise.
"Cocoyasi Village, isn't that your hometown?"
Vivi held her chin, recalling a story Nami had once told.
"I never expected the Golden Lion to set its sights on that place next. My hometown is in danger."
Nami looked grim, worried about the safety of her hometown.
Humans are not plants or trees; how can they be without feelings?
She was furious when the Golden Lion wreaked havoc in the East Blue; hearing that the next target was Cocoyasi, her anger multiplied several times over.
What mistakes have these ordinary people made to deserve such suffering?
If you truly want to conquer the world, then killing the Celestial Dragons and becoming an enemy of the World Government, like Luo Wen, is the true mark of courage.
What kind of strongman slaughters civilians to demonstrate their power?
So-called legendary pirates are no match for even a finger of Luo Wen in terms of sheer audacity.
"Don't worry too much. Now that we know their purpose, we just need to deal with them as soon as possible!"
Tashigi stroked Nami's back, gently comforting her.
"Let's speed up and get to Cocoyasi Village!"
Luo Wen gave the order to the great shark pulling the ship, Windrider immediately increased its speed.
"Um!"
Seeing everyone's concern, Nami cheered up.
Nojiko, and villagers, please wait for me to come back!
On a warship speeding through the Sambas Sea.
Chaton, who had been demoted to Rear Admiral Tokikake, stood at the bow of the ship practicing his swordsmanship. Behind him, three Vice Admiral, Momonga, Hōshō, Onigumo, stood side by side, looking at Tokikake with pity.
These past two days, they've been extremely busy dealing with the wild beasts that the Golden Lion has released everywhere.
Tokikake even further, taking every spare moment to practice swordsmanship.
"That's too fast! The progress is too rapid!"
Onigumo, a master of the Eight-Sword Style swordsmanship, stared at the figure in front of him, utterly astonished.
Previously, Tokikake's swordsmanship was far inferior to his; he was only at the level of an ordinary Swordmaster.
In just a few days, the progress Tokikake visible to the naked eye, almost changing every day.
They have now surpassed him and are still making progress.
Such a rapid pace of progress made Onigumo look envious.
"Envious? If you were like him, I believe you could be too."
The Vice Admiral Momonga whispered in the ear of the Onigumo.
"Then let's forget about it!"
Onigumo shuddered and decisively refused.
Tokikake Ke lost his goddess and suffered a setback in love. He was also demoted to Rear Admiral, which severely damaged his career.
He was unwilling to accept progress achieved through such hardship.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Tokikake his long sword, venting his inner turmoil.
His heart was broken when he learned that the World Government had put a 3 billion Beli on his head for all the crimes committed at Gion.
He also understood how much effort the Fleet Admiral Sengoku had put in to protect him.
This is why, when Golden Lion began to cause trouble, Akainu was seriously injured, Garp was recuperating, Aokiji was stationed at headquarters, and Kizaru was patrolling the New World.
He volunteered to come to the East Blue to handle the Golden Lion matter, hoping to gain merit through this.
But things didn't go smoothly.
Thanks to the power of the Float-Float Fruit, Golden Lion has been living like a fish in water in the East Blue these past few days, moving freely in and out of the sky.
For the past two days, they've been stuck following in the footsteps of the Golden Lion, cleaning up the mess he left behind.
This legendary pirate made a fool of them, the marines. They were kept on the run without even seeing him.
The more he thought about it, the Tokikake, and his swordsmanship grew even more ferocious. Each strike cleaved through the sea, creating a huge wave.
Just then, the intelligence officer came running over.
"Reporting to the officers, the Golden Lion has been spotted heading towards the Meizhuda Archipelago. In this direction, traces resembling the Godslayer Luo Wen have also been discovered, seemingly heading towards the Golden Lion!"
The lieutenant Vice Admiral were stunned, their expressions turning extremely ugly.
The Golden Lion is already troublesome enough, but he's also crippled in both legs and mentally unstable. They're still confident they can handle him.
But Luo Wen is infamous, a world-renowned powerhouse at the level of Four Emperors; they can't handle him.
Even if Luo Wen is after the Golden Lion, how they should face Luo Wen is a problem.
Just as the Vice Admiral were struggling with their dilemma, a firm voice rang out.
"Full speed ahead towards the Meizhuda Archipelago!"
Tokikake stopped practicing his swordsmanship and gave the order with a chilling, murderous aura.
One was Luo Wen, who had stolen Gion, and the other was Golden Lion, who had toyed with him for days. The Famous Sword in his hand was already itching for a fight.
The intelligence officer exchanged glances with the three from Hōshō and decided to obey Tokikake's orders. They had to go no matter what.