Pirate: I'm just slacking off, do you really think I'm a noob?

"Marine...Mr. Navy, please spare my life."

The pirate captain, kneeling on the deck, was trembling with fear.

He never imagined that when he went out to sea again after more than a year, he would encounter two terrifying naval officers.

He originally thought that with the advantage in numbers, forty or fifty pirates could easily deal with two young navy men.

Unexpectedly, the sloppy-looking navy man was incredibly strong and knocked his deputy into the cabin with one punch, leaving his life or death unknown.

Moreover, his defense is amazing. Neither swords nor muskets can leave any wound on his body.

They could only watch as Kaji rampaged through the crowd.

He was facing a female navy officer, looking at the beautiful and young female navy officer in front of him.

The pirate captain originally had some lustful thoughts, but after seeing the sword light slashed by Gion, he was completely frightened.

The flying sword light! That is the symbol of a swordsman!

Who could have told me that a young-looking female marine could actually be a swordsman-level expert?

It's really, really horrible.

I haven't been out to sea for just over a year. Has that meant I'm already behind the times?

Seeing his men suffering heavy casualties, the pirate captain had no choice but to kneel down in surrender, praying for his life.

"My name is...Melville Sandy, and I'm the captain of the Hyena Pirates."

"Marine Lord, please let me go. I haven't done anything piratey for a long time. I just set up the pirate group and prepared to go to sea. I haven't committed any crime yet."

Looking at the pirate captain kneeling on the ground and kowtowing, Raleigh probably guessed the truth of the matter.

"So, you haven't been a pirate for a long time, and you've only recently thought about going out to sea as a pirate, right?"

"Yes, Vice Admiral Sakaski's attack methods in the past two years were too brutal. I discussed with the crew and hid the pirate ship."

"I hid the treasure I robbed in this town. I heard that Vice Admiral Sakaski was going to be transferred, so I thought about gathering the former crew members and going out to sea again."

After listening to this, Raleigh's eyes revealed a cold look.

Sure enough, his guess was correct.

In the past two years, although Sakaski's operations in the North Sea have achieved great results and captured and killed many pirates, more pirates have chosen to lie dormant.

These guys all have a very keen sense of smell.

When Sakaski was around, the pirates didn't dare to rob on a large scale because of his suppression.

Most people either leave the North Sea and go to other places, or choose to hide their identities and wait for the opportunity to go out to sea again.

The people on the pirate ship in front of you are the ones who managed to escape when Sakaski led his team to encircle and suppress pirates.

Because they were afraid of Sakaski's reputation, they chose to hide in places where the navy was weak.

The reason they went out to sea as pirates again was because they heard the news that Sakaski was going to be transferred. They thought that the time had finally come when they could rob without restraint.

"So, if we hadn't come, you would have gone to the nearby islands to rob."

"Besides, before you hid yourselves, your hands must have been stained with the blood of many civilians."

Raleigh's cold words made the pirate captain, who had his head lowered, suddenly look up.

"No...it's not like that, Admiral, please listen to my explanation."

Raleigh turned around and said to Cleveland behind him:

"It seems that the reason why the North Sea is not peaceful is because Vice Admiral Sakaski is going to be transferred."

"It's really interesting. The mice that can never be cleaned up jumped out when the cat was about to leave."

Having obtained the information they wanted, Raleigh and his crew did not waste any more time on the pirate ship.

They need to rush to the North Sea Naval Base as soon as possible to report the matter.

Such signs must be nipped in the bud as soon as possible.

Otherwise, once this trend grows stronger, it will be very difficult to restore peace.

As for the pirate captain, he had already been sentenced to death when Raleigh asked him about it.

However, killing him with one knife was too merciful, so Cleveland threw a torch on the deck before leaving.

Watching the flames spread across the deck, the desperate pirate captain couldn't help but curse:

"Damn you navy, you can't stop the pirates from going out to sea!"

"This is the wave of the times. You cannot resist the power of the wave and will eventually be crushed by it."

"Damn navy, remember, I, Melville Sandy, will be in hell, waiting to see what happens to you."

"Oh, since when will the garbage on the sea be qualified to curse the navy?"

Raleigh expressed great disdain, pirates are pirates.

Almost all pirate groups rely on robbing civilians to obtain supplies. Only pirates with stable territories will choose to protect the people in their territories.

Similar to the Four Emperors in the New World later, as long as the Four Emperors' flags are raised and protection fees are paid, no ordinary pirate would dare to choose to rob these places.

Because when pirates are unable to defeat the navy, they can choose to surrender.

The navy often does not kill captured pirates. They have a set of procedures for treating prisoners. After the trial, they will either be imprisoned or executed.

There is a high probability that he will not be executed because the navy has many prisons holding a large number of prisoners.

For example, the Advance City, and the prisons in each branch.

But this is not the case between pirates. As long as there is a conflict of interest, it is basically not just a simple fight.

Especially people like the Four Emperors, many times they can be killed by any random subordinates they send out.

Except for Kaido who needs prisoners to help him mine and transport goods, the other four emperors do not like to keep prisoners.

For them, prisoners were a waste of food to keep.

They themselves do not engage in production and rely entirely on robbery and protection fees to support themselves. How could they have any extra food or space to feed the captives?

Therefore, once defeated by pirates of the same kind, they can either join the enemy and become cannon fodder, or die immediately.

Regarding such pirates, Raleigh thought that Sakaski's idea was not wrong and that they could be directly executed after being caught.

It's just that his methods were too cruel, and sometimes he didn't care about civilian casualties. In fact, he could have used a better way to change the outside world's perception of him.

"Sakaski, I will use time to prove that I govern the North Sea better than you."

'

Chapter 34 Arrival at Beihai Base

2024-09-07 23:28:21 Author: Mu Chenxin

No matter how beautiful the scenery on the journey is, it will eventually come to an end.

According to the sailing route, they will reach the base in the North Sea in another three hours.

Soon, the commander sent out a signal, and an extremely large island gradually appeared in everyone's eyes.

"Prepare to land."

Unlike the lazy Raleigh, Gion and Kake are still very happy.

After all, this time they arrived at a place like the Sihai Naval Base as Sihai Inspectors.

In the past, we were either traveling or undergoing training, and would return to headquarters very quickly.

This was the first time that he held an important position and was not restricted by the big guys in the headquarters who cared about them.

Young people always yearn for freedom and growth.

Raleigh was still lying on the sun lounger, but now he had some latest information about the North Sea in his hands.

"Hey, Raleigh, we're about to meet Lieutenant General Borsalino, don't you want to clean yourself up?"

Kaji shouted loudly.

Unfortunately, his words were directed to the wrong person.

If possible, Raleigh still feels it would be better to return to his own East China Sea 133 branch.

It would be enough for his good brother to shine in the navy, why must he involve himself with it.

"Well, you guys get ready. I can't do it."

Rowley, who was lying down, answered casually to prove that he was not dead yet.

The warship slowly docked at the port, the anchor dropped, and the naval soldiers led by Gion Kake slowly walked down from the docking board.

Saltakawa Island - Navy North Sea Branch Base.

This used to be one of the safest places because its former admiral was Sakaski.

In Sakaski's eyes, whether it is pirates, mafia, human traffickers, etc., they are all criminals that destroy peace.

Under his fierce crackdown, the criminal elements on Saltakawa Island were cleared out.

It was only because of Sakaski's iron-blooded approach that Saltakava Island was originally a prosperous commercial island.

It has now become an economically depressed island, and many merchant ships and trade caravans are unwilling to come here to trade.

Because where wealth flows, there will naturally be some dirty dealings, especially in a place like One Piece where the laws are not very sound.

That's why the island looks a bit old.

Of course, Gion and Kake didn't know that they were still comparing this place with the Naval Headquarters.

Gion looked around and then spoke:

"I remember reading in the newspapers that Saltakawa Island is one of the more famous transportation hubs in the North Sea,"

“Although it is not as good as the Grand Line, it is also one of the most famous islands in the North Sea. But now it seems that it is not worthy of its reputation.”

Raleigh sighed, then said:

"Because of Lieutenant General Sakaski's iron-blooded policy, those speculators no longer come here."

"Rich and prosperous places are often targeted by criminals, becoming places where they make money and hide their evil."

"But Lieutenant General Sakaski cleared out the mafia, underground forces, and illegal trade. Without their involvement, many caravans no longer come to this island."

Gion was puzzled and asked:

"Why? After clearing out these scumbags, shouldn't the city be more prosperous?"

Raleigh smiled and didn't say much.

Cleveland said firmly: "But I believe in the choice of the people. It is better to live a little poorer than to die at any time."

"Brigadier General Raleigh, Major Gion, Major Kake, we have completed our mission, so we will not accompany you in. We still have a mission to complete."

After saying that, all the sailors on the ship saluted Raleigh.

Raleigh also waved his hand solemnly:

"Goodbye, brave soldiers. I hope that next time we meet, you can work under me."

After the warship left the port, Raleigh stepped forward and led his group into the city.

The streets are clean and tidy without too much garbage.

The stalls on both sides are relatively tidy and free of clutter.

Ancient buildings and dark stone streets.

It undoubtedly reveals traces of the city's history.

Raleigh didn't have the mood to appreciate these things for the time being, he walked straight towards the naval base in the city center.

The naval base here seems to imitate the layout of the naval headquarters.

The stacked tall buildings are hidden behind the city walls. From the port, you can see the seagull flag and the two big words "Navy" flying high on the city wall.

It is deeply engraved on the city wall, looking solemn and dignified.

The quaint buildings are stacked up behind them, adding up to the two.

It looks grand and majestic.