Please Save This Country / We'll Leave It to You

The warships were traveling at a considerable speed. The Broccoli Island, where the Chris Kingdom was located, was not far from the G-5 base. If they were traveling at full speed, it would only take about a day and a half to arrive smoothly. However, under the control of the Atlas Chicken Talisman ability, this time could be directly shortened to about a day.

A day passed in the blink of an eye, and time slipped silently through our fingers. Soon, Broccoli Island came into the visible range of the warship.

Broccoli Island isn't very large, and it only has the Chris Kingdom, which doesn't have a very long history. It's nowhere near as big as the Dressrosa Kingdom in the New World.

The somewhat dilapidated port was home to a number of Pirates ships.

However, the flags flying on these Pirates ships were strange. The most numerous one was a Pirates flag with a smiling skull and crossbones and light blue fur, with a few other ships bearing different symbols.

"This guy..."

"Are you planning to turn this country into Pirate Nation?"

Atlas narrowed his eyes, lost in thought.

The so-called Pirate Nation is a country where Pirates are not prohibited from freely entering and leaving, but they need to pay a certain fee to the person in charge behind the scenes.

Of course, the prerequisite is that the occupier of the country must possess Armament that other Pirates cannot resist; otherwise, the country will inevitably change hands. Pizarro clearly possesses this qualification.

The New World actually has many such towns, and even islands, which are like the Lawless Zone of Sabaody, existing in a no-man's-land.

The arrival of the warship went unnoticed. Atlas, just in case, had used his ability to make the warship invisible beforehand, believing that no one would be so bored as to come here! (From the novel, group [9♀8?0.2,0*5?8.5}6, the dazed one used Observation Haki to search everywhere.)

"Smoker, Kyros, you take a few squads and come with me. The rest of you stay on the warship. Contact us via Den Den Mushi if anything happens."

After giving a simple order, Atlas lifted his foot and walked towards the shore, his figure gradually becoming visible, as if he had appeared out of thin air. Smoker and the others did the same.

This isn't some den of wolves and tigers; it's just Pizarro, not worth Atlas and his crew hiding in. Atlas might as well openly reveal himself, which might quickly attract the Pirates' attention.

Like most countries in the world, the outermost area is the commoner's area, while nobles and kings live in higher-lying areas or in the very center of the country, symbolizing supreme royal power.

"Mr. Atlas, there seems to be hardly anyone around here..."

Kyros carefully scanned the surroundings of the street. As someone who had once served as Army Commander in the Dressrosa Kingdom, he could keenly sense that the area must have been recently ransacked by Pirates.

The gate was tightly shut. It was already lunchtime, but there was no smoke from the chimneys in sight. There were still some damp and mottled bloodstains on the ground, all of which told the story of what had happened here not long ago.

"Of course there's no one there, right? The prince hiding over there?"

Chapter 205 Save this country!

"You... you're from the Navy?"

Upon hearing that his presence had been discovered, a young boy, who looked no more than thirteen or fourteen years old, emerged from an inconspicuous corner. His face was dirty, as if he were deliberately trying to conceal his true appearance. This was none other than Lionel Andrew, the royal prince who had been evading capture!

For the past few days, he has been trying his best to hide his whereabouts, but fortunately Pizarro doesn't seem to care much about him. Otherwise, with his clumsy counter-tracking skills, he would probably have been sent to meet his father and mother long ago.

"Hmm~ The Admiral of the Sengoku sent us here to save this country."

Looking at the down-on-his-luck prince before him, Atlas felt no contempt; instead, he observed the man with great interest.

His tattered clothes couldn't hide his luxurious attire, and his slightly haggard face was pale with some hollows in his cheeks. It seemed that Prince Andrew hadn't been having a good time lately.

Thump--!!

"Wow! Please save this country!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Andrew, who had been trying to hold on, could no longer control his fear and grief. He burst into tears, his legs gave way, and he knelt down in front of the navy. Snot and tears streamed down his face, showing no semblance of a prince.

"Get up first, stop crying, and tell me about the situation here."

Atlas casually lifted Andrew, who was kneeling on the ground, up in an instant.

He was quite satisfied with the kid's attitude. Perhaps it was because of his young age, but he didn't have that kind of aristocratic arrogance. Otherwise, once he dealt with Pizarro, it would be hard to say who would become king.

"The Pirates who occupied the Chris Kingdom is called Pizarro. I heard other Pirates call him the Corrupt King. Now, besides the Pirates Pizarro brought, there are some other Pirates who have been arriving on the island one after another. They are not many, but they..."

"... As soon as they landed on the island, they began burning, killing, and looting the island's inhabitants. Pizarro and his crew lived in the former Royal Palace, while the other Pirates guarded the Royal Palace in the center of the kingdom, and the outermost perimeter consisted of the surviving commoners and some nobles."

Although somewhat nervous, Andrew's excellent education allowed him to clearly and logically recount the current state of the kingdom.

"Are the two inner floors only frequented by Pirates?"

Atlas asked solemnly.

Although he had roughly used his Observation Haki to investigate the situation when he landed on the island, Observation Haki is not omnipotent, and in terms of understanding, it is definitely not as good as Andrew's, who has actually experienced it firsthand.

"Uh-huh!"

Andrew nodded heavily. Even though he had already sought help from the Navy and made some promises to World Government officials, he knew very well what was going on.

As the sole legitimate heir to the country, he also had to bear certain necessary responsibilities as a member of the royal family, so he took great risks to go out and find out the situation of the country.

"Okay, I understand. Are you coming with us, or staying here?"

"I... want to be with you!"

Andrew mustered his courage and demonstrated the qualities expected of a kingdom's heir.

"Very good, follow me."

Nodding slightly in satisfaction, Atlas lifted his foot and led the group of marines forward. He didn't ask Andrew to lead the way; it would be a joke if he, with his Observation Haki, got lost on land.

The Chris Kingdom is not very large, consisting of only a few small towns. In the second ring, there is the largest tavern in the country, which was originally run by a nobleman.

Now, this tavern has not only changed owners, but has also become the largest Pirates gathering place in the Chris Kingdom. Pirates, after all, only pursue a few things, and alcohol happens to be one of them.

"Hey! Does the Corrupt King intend to turn this country into Pirate Nation? Hahaha!"

"Maybe so, otherwise they wouldn't have allowed us foreign Pirates to enter this place."

"The New World is getting tougher and tougher. Only in these lawless Pirate Nation can we have a little more freedom. To hell with the Emperor of the Sea!"

"Shh~ Keep your voice down. If any of the Emperor of the Sea find out, they won't even need to lift a finger; plenty of Pirates will be willing to do their bidding."

Inside the spacious tavern, groups of Pirates thronged, each one looking fierce and menacing, guns and clubs tucked into their belts, chatting unrestrainedly! (From a novel, group [9♀8?0.2,0*5?8.5}6, silly, silly daytime farting.)

Being Pirates is quite tough. Every day, you not only have to face the pursuit of the Navy and betrayal from your fellow pirates, but you also have to endure the monotonous life at sea.

Therefore, most of them can only vent their frustrations through alcohol, otherwise they would drive themselves crazy.

"Speaking of the Emperor of the Sea, one thing comes to mind..."

Suddenly, a Pirates with a bare chest and a patch of dark chest hair exposed to the air spoke with a slightly tipsy, gossipy expression.

"Huh? What happened? Kaido of the Beasts was arrested? That's so outdated!"

One of the Pirates showed a disdainful expression.

"Tch~ The Navy says they've sentenced Kaido death, but that's just a joke. How many times has this happened already?"

"That's true..."

"Hey, hey, hey! Don't get sidetracked, I'm talking about the Corrupt King."

"The hairy-chested Pirates interrupted, displeased."

"The Corrupt King? Are you out of your mind, daring to talk about him on his own turf? Are you drunk?"

His companion whispered a reminder.

"Hiccup~ Get lost, I'm not drunk. I heard that Big Mom wanted to find the Corrupt King to be her son-in-law, but she refused. Do you know how badly Big Mom is behaving? Do you think Pizarro can stay here safely?"

The hairy-chested Pirates let out a satisfied burp, pushed aside his companions who tried to stop him, and began his big revelation.

Upon hearing this, the Pirates were stunned for a moment, and the entire place became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Then, as if they had realized what was happening, a huge discussion broke out.

"Hey! No way?! He actually dared to offend BIG MOM!"

"Then we should leave Broccoli Island immediately. Given Big Mom's temper, the officers who are coming to subdue her might already be on their way. I don't want to get caught up in it."

"Then what are we waiting for? Although Pizarro is very strong, he's still not enough to take on the Big Mom Pirates."

"Exactly, exactly! Even the alliance of Pirates stronger than Pizarro a few years ago was completely crushed by the Big Mom Pirates!"

Many Pirates, upon hearing this news, have already considered retreating. Regardless of whether the news is true or false, they are unwilling to risk their lives to verify it; seeking advantage and avoiding harm is the nature of most people.

Squeak--!!

The tavern door was suddenly pushed open from the outside, and a voice devoid of any emotion forcefully interrupted the discussion among the Pirates.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, you guys..."

"We might not be able to leave!!"

Chapter 206 is yours to handle.

"Huh? The Navy?!"

"Hey, hey, hey! I'm not drunk, am I? This man wouldn't be...?"

"Marine Headquarters Candidate Admiral - White Hou!!!"

Ping-ping-clang!

Upon hearing the commotion, the Pirates initially showed displeasure, but after clearly recognizing Atlas's face as he walked ahead, they panicked completely, even becoming flustered and clumsy, with the sounds of tables and chairs being overturned echoing everywhere.

This is a monster who fought Kaido of the Beasts for three days and three nights without a clear winner!!

If the threat posed by Big Mom is something that might happen in the future, then the deadly pressure from this young Marine is something that exists right now. How much courage can a group of Pirates who cower at the mere mention of Big Mom's name possibly have to confront a Marine Candidate Admiral of the same rank?

"They're just a bunch of low-level Pirates."

Atlas slowly scanned the group of Pirates, meeting their bewildered gazes.

There are no formidable opponents; the strongest among them is merely a Supernovas or higher. Even if they master Armament Haki, they're just slightly larger cannon fodder.

"You..."

Some hot-tempered Pirates blushed upon hearing Atlas's contemptuous taunts, but were quickly stopped by their companions. Although they couldn't figure out Atlas's purpose, it was best not to provoke this high-ranking naval officer for the time being.

"It's up to you now, Smoker!"

"Remember..."

"Leave no one alive!!"

Not intending to get involved, Atlas turned and pulled Andrew toward the tavern door. Pirates of this caliber could be dealt with by his men.

Smoker and Kyros are now proficient in using Two-Color Haki; one is Logia Fruit user, and the other is a Swordsmanship. They are more than capable of dealing with this group of Pirates.

"Yes, Lieutenant Vice Admiral!"

The voices were strong and clear. There were as many as two hundred people who landed with Atlas this time. In addition to Lieutenant Colonel Smoker, there were several officers of the rank of lieutenant, including Kyros. Although most of them surrounded the tavern, the momentum of the dozens of people shouting in unison inside still made the originally panicked Pirates tremble.

Bang!

The tavern doors closed again, and Atlas disappeared from everyone's sight. The previously quiet Pirates erupted into chaos.

"That damned navy, he's nothing but an arrogant brat!"

"Hey! I can't believe I heard that right, can I? He wants to send these ragtag soldiers to deal with us? Hahaha!"

"You really look down on people!"

"When White Hou comes in and sees the Navy corpses all over the ground, I'm sure his expression will be priceless, right? At that point, even if I die, it'll be worth it, hahaha!"

In the eyes of these Pirates, Smoker, the highest-ranking Marine remaining in the tavern, was only a lieutenant commander, barely above the level of a nobody in the New World. To think they could wipe them out was nothing short of a pipe dream.

It must be said that Smoker and Kyros's military ranks are quite deceptive; their true strength far exceeds the epaulets they wear, which explains why these Pirates are so arrogant.

Outside the door.

Andrew glanced worriedly at the door behind him, then looked up at Atlas and said, "Vice Admiral General, they..."

"Don't worry, Smoker and the others can handle it."

BOOM--!!

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a loud crash echoed from inside the tavern, followed by a series of angry shouts and curses.

"Attack together! There are only a few marines, what can they do to us?!"

"Damn it, I don't believe it! If I can't beat the White Hou, I can't beat you, you brat! What's so great about Logia abilities? I know Armament Haki!"

"It's so... noisy!"

Inside the tavern, Smoker slowly retracted his fist, which he had just thrown out. A smoking cigar was clenched between his teeth. He slightly turned his neck, and his joints crackled and popped like popping beans.

"White Gale Domain!!"

Smoker instantly transformed into an elemental form, releasing a massive amount of smoke that enveloped the Pirates opposite him. Countless smoke particles then deliberately burrowed towards the Pirates' entrance!