Pirates: Improving your strength depends entirely on watching the fun!

Xia Zheteng knew that Hawkeye had seen through it completely, so he didn't intend to hide it from him. He smiled and said, "Why, as a Shichibukai, are you going to use me as a target?"

"I don't have that idea. Not to mention that your swordsmanship level is comparable to mine, if we talk about comprehensive strength, I should not be your opponent."

Xia Zheteng shrugged. This was true. If they really fought with all their strength, Hawkeye would indeed not be his opponent.

"Come to think of it, why do you want to deal with the Celestial Dragons?" Hawkeye asked.

"It's nothing special. Dislike is one reason, but the real reason is that I want to get something from them."

Hawkeye squinted his eyes and thought for a while, then shook his head and said nothing more, because if he asked any more, he would probably ask about confidential information.

"I accepted the invitation of the Shichibukai. By the way, are you going to take Kuina with you?"

"Is there anything else you can teach her?"

It is indeed difficult for Kuina to improve her swordsmanship, and her two-color domineering has also reached a certain level. Next, she just needs to practice on her own.

Or maybe Hawkeye has some special skills. If that's the case, Xia Zheteng doesn't mind letting Kuina stay for a while longer.

"There's actually nothing else to teach her, but I have to say, if you really find the Power Fruit, she'll need some time to get used to it."

Xia Zheteng looked at Hawkeye and then laughed. Hawkeye must feel very lonely living alone in this place, right?

I remember that in the comics, when the ghost princess Perona did not come to this island, Hawkeye often wandered on the sea.

It is precisely because of this that you are disturbed when you are sleeping.

After Perona and Zoro came, it seemed that they went out to sea less frequently.

Until the island was surrounded by the navy.

"Well, until she finds the Power Fruit, she should train with you."

Hawkeye picked up the red wine glass and said, "Since you said so, let me give you some information. There is a pirate group in the South China Sea, the Giant Power Pirates. Their leader is Balmana, who is said to have great arm strength. I think he should be the owner of the Power Fruit."

South China Sea? Xia Zheteng looked at Hawkeye. This guy really regarded Kuina as his disciple. He even found out about the Power Fruit for her.

"Thank you very much. I will go and have a look. Also, let me remind you that you may not be able to carry the title of Shichibukai for many years. You still have to be careful of the navy."

"You are a navy yourself, and you want me to be careful of the navy?"

"You can think about it yourself. I can only remind you up to this point. Besides, you know, as a navy, I could be discovered at any time."

After saying that, Xia Zheteng waved at Hawkeye and turned to leave.

Mihawk didn't move, he just sat there thinking, and finally said, "He's really a guy that I care about."

Chapter 187 Collective expedition

At the Naval Headquarters, Marinford, Xia Zheteng came to Zhan Guo's office.

When I walked in, I saw Sengoku and Kizaru drinking tea.

This combination is rare, isn't it usually Sengoku and Garp? Kizaru and Akainu are the perfect match.

When these two people get together, it's really hard to figure out who to expect.

"That's great, Lieutenant General Xia Zheteng, come over and have some tea with us." Kizaru also greeted him.

Xia Zheteng also found a place to sit down, and Kizaru poured him tea.

"Is there nothing to do?" Xia Zheteng looked at the two of them strangely. It was rare that Zhan Guo was not busy today.

"What could happen? Apart from the big commotion in the New World recently, nothing big has happened." Zhan Guo took a sip of tea and breathed a sigh of relief.

Kizaru also nodded and said, "I am the only general in the headquarters at the moment, and I can't move."

"Ah, where is Mr. Zephyr?" Speaking of the admirals of the navy, Zephyr is definitely the one who is most easily overlooked.

"He is currently undergoing an examination. His right arm is severely injured and it is difficult for him to use it again. However, the scientific and technological forces seem to have made new research recently and are preparing to equip him with a right arm made of sea floor stone to increase his combat effectiveness."

Xia Zheteng nodded. So that was how it was. It seemed that this time was indeed approaching.

"Where's Vice Admiral Garp?"

"That bastard is still in the East China Sea and hasn't come back yet."

Xia Zheteng groaned. From what Zhan Guo said, it seemed that this matter was not that simple.

"For Vice Admiral Garp, he will not come back until the hunting in the South China Sea is over." Kizaru explained on the side.

"Isn't it over?" Xia Zheteng asked curiously.

Zhan Guo's expression was a little awkward, and then he sighed and said, "The main force has gone back, but there are three Tianlong people who plan to rest in the South China Sea for a while."

Xia Zheteng raised his eyebrows. The so-called recuperation was nothing more than going to a certain country to bully others. These three guys really deserved to die.

And more importantly, I was still thinking about not being able to catch up with the hunting in the South China Sea. This time three more people have not returned, which is a good thing.

"No, Sakaski and Kuzan haven't come back to serve as protection over there."

Xia Zheteng was also choking. Good fellow, three Celestial Dragons, being protected by two admirals, that's enough. The navy has nothing to do, right? How about giving you something to do?

Thinking of this, Xia Zheteng took a sip of tea and said, "Hawkeye has already agreed to the invitation of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, so there is no problem with that. Do you have any new targets recently?"

"No, for now, six of the Shichibukai are enough. As for the last one, I don't have any plans for the time being."

Xia Zheteng nodded. The bear had not yet caught their attention.

But then again, it seems that Kuma washed up on Egghead Island on his own, and was then persuaded to become a Shichibukai.

In other words, the time has not come yet.

But it doesn’t matter. For Xia Zheteng, this has nothing to do with him anyway.

After drinking another cup of tea, Xia Zheteng stood up.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

"I'm different from you. I'd better go to the sea to find my goal."

Xia Zheteng didn't say much and just left.

Sengoku and Kizaru looked at each other and both shook their heads.

Zhan Guo was the marshal and had many useful people under his command, so he had lost the reason to go to the sea.

As for Kizaru, he simply doesn't want to cause trouble, and it's best that he is at the Marine Headquarters now.

In case Xia shows up, he is at the Navy Headquarters, which would be an additional layer of protection for himself.

Xia Zheteng left the headquarters and drove a small boat to the West Sea.

If the other party is in the South China Sea, then I can just take a detour there, but the prerequisite is that I don’t plan to go alone this time.

You must bring your own people.

Tian Yueshi was notified in advance, and Tian Yueshi also notified other people, even including the Tiger couple who were still in the New World.

Soon, a group of people gathered in Jiuma Town in Xihai.

But because they were all gathered in secret, the navy was not alerted.

When Xia Zheteng arrived at Xihai Jiuma Town, everyone else had already arrived.

In a large house in Jiuma Town, the surrounding areas of the house are all empty, and Tian Yueshi bought all the houses around it.

This way, when they are talking, they won't be overheard by outsiders.

After Xia Zheteng arrived, he scanned the surroundings directly.

The best thing about the Lightning Fruit is its extremely large-range observation Haki. After making sure that there was no one here who could eavesdrop on them, everyone took their seats.

For Xia Zheteng, there was no distinction between high and low, so everyone sat casually.

Just like Tiger's wife, Aimieli, who sat among the women and had a very pleasant chat with Tianyueshi and Bellemel.

Tiger was a little embarrassed because he was the only male in the whole room.

Fortunately, Xia Zheteng walked in at this time, and everyone stopped talking.

"What's the matter with calling us here? You know, I have a batch of goods that I'm planning to sell. They're very valuable." Bellumel asked bluntly. He was doing his business well, but suddenly he said something happened.

"Well, this is our first collective action. Xia's first target has already been chosen."

"Oh." Bellemel looked at Xia Zheteng, because Xia Zheteng had a rare serious expression on his face.

"Are you sure you want to expose Xia's strength now?"

All the people present were rescued by Xia Zheteng, so they were not afraid of traitors appearing here, so Bellumel asked directly.

"Whether you want to expose us or not depends on what you want. This time, I will take you to see an island first."

"island?"

"Well, an island left by a hunt organized by the Tianlong organization."

There was a change in Tiger's eyes. When he was a slave, he did not catch up with the hunting, but he had heard about it.

To him, it was a brutal hunt, a hunt of ordinary people by the Celestial Dragons. Just listening to it gave him a chill.

And now, Xia Zheteng wanted to take them to see the island after a hunt. No one knew what he was thinking.

"Of course, this is only part of it. Luyadi, and Rami, I have prepared some fruit abilities for you when I come back."

Lu Yadi seemed very happy, but she had something hidden in her heart.

Now she is no longer the Lu Yadi who knew nothing on the Sky Island.

She already knew that Eneel also used a devil fruit, and if she became a fruit user, would she have a chance to compete with Eneel?

She longed for this power.

But Rami shook his head and said, "I don't need it, right? After all, I'm just a doctor."

"Sometimes, doctors also need strong fighting power, little Rami." Xia Zheteng smiled and then said, "But I won't force you to do anything. Let's go to the South China Sea first and then make your choice."

Little Rami nodded, not understanding why they had to wait until they reached the South China Sea.

Chapter 188 Lu Yadi's Growth Direction

In the West Sea, several merchant ships left the coast, and among them, there was a special ship that was completely different from the other merchant ships.

However, no one noticed this. Halfway through the journey, this ship left the merchant fleet and headed towards the South China Sea alone.

On the boat, Xia Zheteng found Lu Yadi.

Lu Yadi was also very happy. Because they were in a hurry, Xia Zheteng did not give her the ability of the fruit in Jiuma Town. There were still several days on the ship to the South China Sea, which was just right for dealing with this matter.

"Have you ever thought about what kind of abilities you want?" Xia Zheteng asked, looking at the somewhat restrained Lu Yadi.

"I want a power that can deal with Enel."

Xia Zheteng rubbed his teeth and said, "You don't want the rubber fruit, do you? That won't work. It will be too troublesome after it awakens."

To be honest, Xia Zheteng felt that it was a fruit of possession. After truly awakening, the way of fighting was no longer his own.

Luffy is a bit reckless, but his fighting style has always been quite serious. However, ever since he awakened the Nika form, his fighting style has become more like playing house.

This is very boring.

Patting his forehead, Xia Zheteng asked: "This is a bit difficult. What if I give you a lightning fruit, just like Enelu."

“No!” Luyadi shook his head and said, “Even if I use the Lightning Fruit to increase my strength, I will only be as strong as Enelu at best. In this way, I will not be able to defeat him.”

Why must he think about defeating Enelu? Xia Zheteng had a headache. Lu Yadi didn't seem to have any other ideas now. He just wanted revenge?

"Well, Luyadi, have you ever thought that even if you learn other abilities, you will have to practice for a long time before you have a chance to defeat Enelu?"

"I can exercise. It doesn't matter if it takes a long time."

Xia Zheteng scratched his head. It was obvious that Lu Yadi didn't react in time.

However, after Lu Yadi said this, Xia Zheteng had another idea.

Perhaps someone like Lu Yadi is not suitable for following Tian Yueshi in business or building the country's rear.

She is indeed more suitable to open up new battlefields.

If that is the case, I have a good option in my hand. In addition, I can confuse the sight of the Celestial Dragons and the Navy again.

Thinking of this, Xia Zheteng smiled and said, "That's fine, I do have this ability, but Lu Yadi, after you get this ability, I'm afraid that for a certain period of time, you will have to be active in another place as Xia, and no longer in Jiuma Town."

Lu Yadi paused. Actually, she had been getting along pretty well with Tian Yueshi and Bellemel recently. She was reluctant to let her leave.