The warship left the Calm Belt and was out of sight of the giant Sea Kings. Finally, the students who had been barely able to stand just now all sat down on the deck, their bodies limp!
That was far too dangerous, even more dangerous than the encounter with the giant waterspout.
There's a 10% chance of survival even under a giant waterspout, but if they were besieged by giant Sea Kings, apart from Vic and Gion who can use Geppo, everyone else would truly be doomed.
Vic is a miracle; it seems there's nothing he can't do.
The crowd looked at the figure standing at the bow of the ship with complicated expressions. He was holding a long sword, his black cloak fluttering in the wind, and his aura had become more peaceful.
Vic stood motionless at the bow, for in his mind several voices seemed to have just echoed, "Forbidden Land, Mountains of Corpses and Seas of Blood, Malevolent Aura, 800 Years, Pact, Destiny."
There were other things he couldn't understand. After a moment of reflection, Vic realized that this seemed to be conveyed through Mind Power.
Vic guessed that it was the sound of giant Sea Kings talking, and he somehow caught some scattered words.
This sound is inaudible to most people; it might be due to its extremely low frequency or it could be a racial characteristic.
"A forbidden area? The Grand Line really does hold many secrets!" Vic whispered.
He knew a little about the 800-year agreement; it was related to Joy Boy, Poseidon, Noah's Ark, and that unnamed race.
Vic snapped out of his daze, and with a soft "ding," the Blood Wither and returned to its sheath.
Everyone snapped to attention; they would probably never forget that voice for the rest of their lives.
In the years to come, this story will likely be passed down to future generations; it is the legendary deed of that "legend."
Vic arrived at Gion's side, where Gion still looked solemn.
She was in charge of this warship. If something happened, aside from being punished by the navy, that wouldn't be important to her. What was important was that she would have a hard time finding peace of mind and would live with regret for the rest of her life.
"How did it feel? Was it thrilling? Was it exciting? Do you want to do it again?" Vic winked at Gion and whispered teasingly in her ear.
Gion rolled her eyes; she was so angry she laughed.
However, Gion had also recovered from that state of mind. She nudged Vic with her elbow to make him move away from her, as the warm breath Vic was exhaling tickled her ear.
"I really thought we were doomed just now. I was prepared to fight to the death. Luckily, your influence really worked and saved everyone's lives. It was truly terrifying!"
Gion sighed,
"You really think I have that much influence? There's something fishy about this, something terrifying, but it can't be said, it can't be said!"
Vic shook his head, but his right hand touched the stone box at his waist.
Seeing Vic's rambling appearance, Gion didn't continue the conversation on that topic, but instead started talking about matters of cultivation.
The trainees on board have now calmed down and, reflecting on this practical assessment, feel incredibly grateful to be alive!
They hadn't even reached their destination yet, and the journey had already been full of twists and turns. Their hearts were pounding; they'd been feeling extremely anxious lately. What kind of experience was that? A mix of emotions, I suppose.
All personnel on board the warship were present, and the warship was heading towards Peace Island. This time, no one was careless.
In less than an hour, the coastline of Peace Island was already visible, and this time there were no further incidents.
The warship docked at the pier, but no suspicious persons were seen there.
Come to think of it, it makes sense. A group of pirates who have just set sail have little experience and haven't even assigned anyone to patrol.
After mooring the warship, Barnett had already assembled the combat and intelligence teams.
The intelligence team presented all the information they had gathered about the island in detail, including the number of pirates, their strength, their gathering places, and their dispersion.
Barnett quickly made arrangements and even prepared a backup plan in case the intelligence was inaccurate. Then the combat team took their weapons ashore and headed towards the pirate gathering place.
Vic and the three women followed behind. They usually wouldn't intervene unless they encountered an enemy they couldn't defeat.
Of course, Gion doesn't need to intervene now; with Vic there, she can rest.
This group was indeed a newly formed pirate crew, not very strong, about the same strength as the recruits in the Recruit Camp.
Vic, Gion, and Rebecca didn't make a move; only Wendy occasionally fired a few shots at the pirates who were attacking the students.
The pirate henchmen were quickly dealt with, leaving only Barnett fighting the pirate captain.
The pirate captain's strength is comparable to that of Axe King Morgan, and he is currently being overwhelmed by Barnett, with little power to retaliate.
Barnett's physical skills are also quite good. Although his Devil Fruit ability is supportive, he can also support himself, so his endurance is still very strong.
Finally, the pirate leader was defeated, and many children were found in the pirates' hideout.
These were hostages used by the pirate crew to coerce the islanders into making money for them. They could also have been used as hostages to resist the Navy, but the Recruit Camp combat team sneaked in and moved very quickly, so the islanders didn't have time to react.
Interrogating the pirate captain revealed that they had set up surveillance points in every town to prevent residents from escaping or neglecting their duties.
Barnett dispersed the combat teams to deal with the pirates, and then called on the other teams to count the number and addresses of the children.
Those who are injured need to be treated, and the townspeople also need to be comforted; these are also included in this mission.
Their mission wasn't just to deal with the pirates; they had to resolve everything completely.
However, this cannot be completed in a day; the areas damaged by the pirates also need to be restored.
With the pirates dealt with, Vic no longer worried about this matter.
He had other things to do, and since the Recruit Camp would be staying there for a few days to restore people's livelihoods, he should have more than enough time to finish his business.
" Rear Admiral Gion, I'm going to find the island on the map. I'll leave the Recruit Camp to you. I'll be back soon."
Vic said to Gion, who was wandering aimlessly around town.
"Going so soon? Are you going alone? Why don't we go together in our warship after we've finished things here?" Gion said after thinking for a moment.
"Forget it, I can do it faster by myself. This is my personal matter, and I shouldn't use public resources for private purposes!"
Vic didn't want too many people to go together; the enemy was probably strong, and he was afraid something might happen because of him, which would make him feel bad.
"How is this misuse of public resources? They're pirates too! We can go and wipe them out!"
Gion continued, saying that she wanted to go and have some fun together, but if Vic went, she wouldn't be able to leave this place.
"It's not confirmed yet, there's no need for us to make the trip together."
Furthermore, they aren't official marines yet, so they're not at the point where they'd actively seek out pirates.
"Don't try to persuade me anymore. Just tell Rebecca and Wendy, I won't go and say hello to them."
After finishing his sentence, Vic turned to leave without the slightest hesitation.
He urgently needs to change his swords now. The two swords at his waist are still too weak. When fighting, he needs more Haki to cover them, and they are also very sluggish, making them inefficient to use.
"Wait a moment!"
Gion called out to Vic, who was about to leave. She was a little annoyed. They hadn't even exchanged a few words yet, and he was already turning around and leaving. He didn't take her seriously at all.
Vic stopped and looked back at Gion with some confusion.
Gion walked towards Vic, looking annoyed, and took out a Eternal Pose from between the two mountain peaks. She looked at the name on it and then handed it to Vic.
Vic reached out and took it; it was warm to the touch and had a faint milky scent!
Vic was genuinely curious; it's true that everything has its hidden peaks!
What exactly is the structure inside? Is there a storage space there? Vic really wanted to capture Gion and study her carefully.
"This was also given to you by Vice Admiral Garp. I originally intended to keep it and take the warship with me, but since you insist on going alone, here you go. Be careful!"
Gion revealed the existence of the pointers, which were given to her by Garp, showing how much he cared for Vic.
Vic held the pointer up to his eyes and looked at it. It said " Gia Island," the island with clues to the Nagayama Black Gold.
As he held the pointer closer, the milky scent intensified. Vic instinctively brought it to his nose and took a deep sniff; the sweetness seeped into his heart, leaving a lingering aftertaste.
"Take it if you want, why do you have to smell it?"
Gion Vic's behavior, Gion blushed and turned to leave. She was too embarrassed to face Vic anymore.
When Vic snapped out of his reverie, the tall figure was no longer in sight.
Without thinking twice, Vic arrived at a pointed corner of Peace Island.
The island is shaped like a comma, with its pointed end pointing directly towards Gia Island.
With a leap, Vic reached high into the sky, using Geppo to fly towards Gia Island.