The Ice Wolves could not match their speed. By the time the wolves reached camp, dawn was breaking.
At the soldiers' report, Rear Admiral Luo Wei, who had spent most of the night on edge and had only just lain down to rest, threw off his blanket and hurried to the central tent.
He straightened his uniform as he walked, then stopped outside the tent, saluted, and called, "Reporting in!"
"Come in."
Only after receiving permission did Rear Admiral Luo Wei pull back the tent flap and enter.
He was about to speak when he spotted Aokiji and Kizaru having their wounds bandaged. The dent in Kizaru's chest left him staring in shock.
He's hurt that badly?
Was Kaido of the Beasts really that terrifying?
But it was not his place to ask. He looked away and approached Loa. "Vice Admiral Loa! What did you need me for?"
"Thanks for your hard work, Luo Wei!" Loa said with a smile. He lifted his jug and took a swig. "Admiral Kizaru will stay here to recover. I'll send his accompanying troops over when I get back. Make sure you keep him safe until then!"
Protect Kizaru?
Luo Wei blinked, hardly believing his ears. Admiral Kizaru is on another level! Why would he need my protection?
He was about to say so when Kizaru waved him over.
Luo Wei swallowed his question and went to him, curious. "Admiral Kizaru, did you need something?"
Kizaru coughed twice. With a medic's help, he sat up and said, "My injuries are severe this time. I won't be fit to fight again anytime soon. If any pirates come looking for revenge, I'll need you to hold them off for me, Rear Admiral Luo Wei."
"Uh..."
Luo Wei glanced at the dent in Kizaru's chest, then at