"What? Say that again?"
When Karp brought the seriously injured Red Hound back to the navy headquarters, he told Sengoku about this matter. Sengoku was so shocked that he stood up and slammed the table, shouting in disbelief.
Karp glanced at Sengoku, who had lost his composure.
"I can say it three times! The Red Hound was defeated! Three battleships were destroyed! Do you want to continue?"
Sengoku stared at Karp for a while before he sat back down on his chair.
His current feelings were indescribable. This was simply too unbelievable. According to Red Hound and the others, although Yu Xue was strong three years ago, his strength was limited!
At the very least, when facing the scarlet hound, the only way was to escape!
But how long had it been? Three years! In just three years! How could his strength advance by leaps and bounds to such an extent?!
This was too exaggerated!
Looking at the Red Hound's appearance, it was obvious that if it wasn't for Karp's timely arrival, he would have brought back an ice-cold corpse!
Zhan Guoqiang calmed himself down and took a sip of tea.
“。。。Karp! You said that this Yu Xue…Will he…"
Sengoku did not continue. He believed that Karp understood what he meant.
Karp understood and smiled bitterly.
"I'm not familiar with him. Don't look at me like that. However, according to my basic understanding of him, I think he will do what he says!”
Zhan Guo couldn't sit still.
"Then what are we waiting for? Increase the bounty! He had to put pressure on him and make the other experts target him!”
Karp rolled his eyes at Zhan Guo.
"Have you forgotten? That kid said he was an assassin! How could assassins be easily found? Moreover, this time, it was the red dog who was courting death! Do you still have to publicize the fact that the elite navy general lost at sea to everyone?!”
Karp's words hit the nail on the head. He was the person who valued the navy's reputation the most.
That's right, if he did that, the navy would lose all their face. They might not even be able to hide the fact that Ohara was destroyed. Someone would investigate the reason for Ohara's destruction in detail! That would go against their original intentions!
"You mean to hide it? But could he hide it? Not to mention anything else, at least the navy couldn't hide it!”
Karp became serious. Indeed, only one of the four warships that had left in a grandiose manner had returned. The high-spirited elite General Red Hound had even been carried off on a stretcher.
The other three major generals were all injured. No one would believe that they had not suffered a serious defeat!
Fortunately, this battle was in the windless zone. Other than merchant ships, there were no other witnesses. This gave the navy a chance to make a fuss!
At this thought, Karp cleared his throat.
"No one saw it anyway. If it's within the navy, can't you and Kong solve it?!”
Zhan Guo was stunned. He understood what Karp meant. This was the rhythm of a gag order!
But now, what else could he do?!
The navy could not lose face! This was especially true not long after Roger started the Great Voyage Era. If the news of the navy's failure were to spread, it would definitely cause a huge commotion. At that time, how would the navy, which had lost its deterrence, face the pirates who swarmed into the sea?!
Moreover, Red Hound was a person who cared about his face. If this news spread, he would probably vomit blood until he died!
Considering these two aspects, Zhan Guo stood up after a moment of silence.
"I know! I'll discuss this with Marshal Kong! What do you think is going on? That bastard Red Hound started this on his own. In the end, we're here to clean up his ass!”
Karp did not intend to stay any longer as he watched Warring States leave the office while cursing. He stood up silently and muttered in his heart.
“。。。This is all I can do…Sigh ~"
The news of the Red Hound's serious injury quickly spread throughout the entire navy headquarters. There was no other way. Such heavyweight news could not be hidden at all. For a time, there were all kinds of rumors.
The navy soldiers who were lucky enough to return alive exaggerated the situation. The moment before the gag order was issued, they even described Yu Xue as a giant monster with nine heads and a hundred hands!
People say it's terrifying!
Even though the order to keep this matter under wraps had been issued, and the navy was keeping it a secret, there was one name that was deeply rooted in their hearts!
That was…Blood Stasis! This guy couldn't be provoked!
If even the red dog was beaten to such a state, wouldn't the others be courting death if they went up?
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Eastern Sea! It was called the weakest sea, but it was also the starting sea! This place had given birth to the first Pirate King in history!
The merchant ship safely passed through the windless zone and arrived at Roguetown. After unloading all the cargo, the captain found Yu Xue.
"Lord Yu Xue, the goods have been unloaded. We will return to the West Ocean. Where are you going next? We'll give you a ride on the way!"
Looking at the respectful captain, Yu Xue nodded.
It just so happened that a merchant ship would save him a lot of trouble!
However, Yu Xue had not thought of where to go yet. Was he really going to Windmill Village?!
At this moment, from the corner of her blood-stained eyes, she saw Koshiro packing his luggage, so she called out to him.
"Big Brother Koshiro, where are you going?”
Koshiro smiled.
" Wherever you go, you can stop when you feel it's appropriate. The East China Sea is so big, where can't you live in seclusion? Don't you think so?”
Yu Xue nodded. Koshiro was right. However, everyone did not have a fixed goal now. It was better to leave together.
After telling his thoughts to Koshiro, he received his approval. Of course, the ones who agreed the most were probably the three little ones!
They were like a family now. How could they bear to part so quickly?
Staying a little longer was good!
After the merchant ship carried a portion of the goods that needed to be transported to the West Ocean, it set sail again. During the break, Yu Xue did not bring little Ace to the place where his father was executed.
The child was still too young. Why should she add to his troubles?
If he wanted to know in the future, she would tell him the truth!
Looking at little Ace, who was having fun with Robin and Guina, Yu Xue sighed deeply in his heart. The image of Lujiu when she was entrusted to him appeared in his mind.
"Lujiu! I will definitely keep my promise!"
According to Yu Xue, the merchant ship was traveling at a slower pace this time. It was almost as if they were going from island to island. Every time they passed by an island or a town, Yu Xue and Koshiro would personally get off the ship to take a look. Unfortunately, both of them shook their heads and returned.
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