Rebecca naturally wouldn't go looking for the old man to fight, and the old man wouldn't fight her either. The difference in strength was one thing, but the difference between men and women was another. Physical contact was inevitable in a fight, but when she went to Vic Vic, he ignored her. Now she was hanging on the ship's side like a lump of mud.
" Vice Admiral Garp! Are we in the Florian Triangle now? Why is the weather like this? Have we gone off course?"
Barnett wasn't as bored as Rebecca. In his spare time, he would study the entire operation process of warships and collect information and intelligence.
Knowing that the warships were heading towards Water 7, a city known for its shipbuilding industry, and that beyond that Florian Triangle, he believed the warships had veered off course and missed Water 7, ending up in the Fog Zone.
"No, the warships are still sailing towards Water 7. This is just a natural weather phenomenon. We're not far from Water 7! This terrible weather will pass soon!"
Garp was also frustrated. His Observation Haki could sense things from a great distance, and he had been using Observation Haki ever since the first day this kind of weather appeared.
This strange weather phenomenon was observed to persist in the waters surrounding the warship, and as the warship sailed forward, the weather phenomenon also moved forward.
There was a tsunami about ten meters high chasing after them. He didn't pay much attention to it at the time, thinking that such a small tsunami was nothing to him. Who knew that the tsunami behind them was changing every day, getting bigger and bigger. Now it was over a hundred meters high and was still chasing after the warship, as if it was determined to capsize it.
He didn't dare let the warship stop. The warship had been sailing day and night for a long time, and the sailors' listlessness was also related to not getting enough rest.
However, the tsunami continued its relentless pursuit. He did not inform the people on the warship that a giant tsunami was chasing him, fearing it would cause unnecessary panic and leave the people on the warship feeling bored and lacking any sense of crisis.
Actually, this weather phenomenon didn't follow the warship the whole time. This kind of weather naturally brings strong winds, and the direction of travel is all towards Water 7. The strong winds naturally blow the warship's sails forward at breakneck speed. If the sails were lowered to slow down, it would encounter the tsunami behind it. So it was just a coincidence.
Hearing the old man say that they were Water 7, everyone's spirits lifted considerably. Barnett also realized that he had been overthinking things; his experience at sea was still somewhat lacking, and there was still much to learn.
Rebecca instantly regained her composure and went to the bow of the ship to gaze at the dark distance. Even though she couldn't see anything, her eyes still sparkled.
"Akula Rag! Its target is also Water 7."
These words were spoken by Vic, who opened his eyes as he spoke. He had been contemplating this peculiar natural phenomenon and had therefore ignored Rebecca's challenge.
When the old man sensed the massive tsunami behind him, he also sensed it. At first, he didn't pay much attention to it, since there were quite a few unusual celestial phenomena on the Grand Line. But a few days later, he knew what it was.
"Huh? Who are you talking about?"
The others were somewhat confused, not knowing who Vic was talking about. They thought Vic's Observation Haki had detected a ship nearby heading towards Water 7, and that someone he knew was on board.
Only the old man knew he was referring to the tsunami. However, the old man thought the tsunami was caused by the person Vic mentioned using his Devil Fruit ability. But his Observation Haki didn't detect any human life force, hence the question.
Akula Rag, also known as the Aqua Laguna, is a specialty of Water 7. She causes massive tsunamis once a year, haha!
We're lucky; we've been caught in this once-a-year event, old man! We should plan ahead. People can still seek refuge on the island, but warships can't. Many facilities in Water 7 are closed right now."
Vic seemed to thrive on chaos, even as a massive tsunami followed behind.
Water 7 has many shipyards, and if you arrive early, you can find a high-lying dock to moor.
But now the Aqua Laguna are following closely behind, Water 7 probably already had a premonition; many shipyards have already closed. Vic is leaving all the headaches to the old man while he enjoys himself alone! That's a bit unscrupulous.
"Stop gloating here, kid. You'll be the captain of a ship soon, and everyone on board will be your subordinates and comrades. You'll be responsible for their lives."
Now I'm giving you a chance to prove yourself. It's up to you how you handle this. Consider it your final exam before graduation. You decide what to do! Hahahaha!
Garp isn't one to be trifled with either. How could I let you get away with this? Let's see who has the last laugh.
"Uh!... Grandpa! You can't do that! I was just telling you what I knew, not gloating at all. I just wanted to see how you would handle this so I could learn from you. How did it become an assessment?"
Before Vic could even laugh, he was frozen by the old man's words. He had to admit that experience counts; the old man had quickly shifted the blame onto him, even using the pretext of an assessment, leaving him completely stumped.
The old man's words made Rebecca and the others chuckle and cover their mouths to stifle their laughter. Vic was usually too perfect, not like a human being.
Whether it's appearance, ability, or intelligence, he seems to be able to handle everything and everyone, but he always falls apart when he encounters the old man. This is what makes Vic more real and down-to-earth in their eyes, and it's what brings a knowing smile to their faces. This is the little unspoken understanding within this small group.
"Alright, let's not waste any more time. Your abilities are the most convenient. Go check out Water 7 first, and contact us via Den Den Mushi if anything happens."
After laughing, Garp became serious and said that he naturally had his own way of handling things, but wasn't there Vic, the Devil Fruit User of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit? Perhaps going to the island first would lead to a better solution.
Sending Vic to check won't cost anything. With him on the warship as a backup, there won't be any problems. Even if Vic doesn't have a good solution, he can just step in with his own. In terms of strategic thinking and adaptability, he's among the best in the navy.
"Alright, I'll go check out Water 7 first. If there's a usable dock, I'll contact you in advance to make preparations. If not, I'll just wipe out Akula Rag!"
When Vic heard the old man say this, he also became serious. With his current strength and ability, it wouldn't be a problem for him to deal with this huge tsunami, even if it took some effort. It was just that this method was too brutal and not Vic's first choice.