Inside the training room.
Hearing the noise from outside, all the beautiful women were stunned.
A giant snail sailing on the sea??
What kind of nonsense is that?
"Let's go, let's go, let's go check it out!" Sweetheart Queen immediately got interested, her pretty face full of curiosity.
Perona flew through the air, letting out a bell-like laugh, and said, "A giant snail that can sail on the sea? This has got to be fun, ha-le ha-le ha-le..."
This time, without Bakara needing to say anything, Chris took the initiative to stop training.
"Let's go."
If his guess was right, it must be the Vinsmoke family.
Betty took a puff of her cigarette and said calmly, "Looks like this so-called giant snail is something Chris knows about."
Bakara nodded slightly and smiled sweetly. "Definitely, and whoever it is, they must be important."
The group chatted and laughed as they followed Chris and quickly arrived at the outer deck.
"The captain is here. Looks like our good luck has returned, wahahahaha..."
Burgess looked at the giant snail ahead, his face full of excitement.
Doc Q showed a creepy smile and followed up, "There must be a new recruit this time. Hopefully someone strong."
Lafitte adjusted his top hat and said gently, "Using a snail as a means of transportation—this is my first time seeing that."
Law nodded and said coolly, "Although this way of sailing is a bit slow, it's definitely useful in special weather conditions."
"Boss, let's switch ships."
Paddon bounced over cheerfully and said with a grin, "This giant snail is so cool. Let's use it to sail from now on, boss."
Sweetheart Queen rolled her eyes at him and said grumpily, "You only know how to play. Go back and fish."
"It really is a giant snail. What a fascinating thing." Perona looked ahead, her eyes sparkling, her pretty face full of novelty.
"Keep the course. I'll be right back."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chris had already vanished from the deck.
Burgess shrugged and said helplessly, "Looks like the captain has a plan again, but he's not letting us in on it."
Doc Q gave a creepy smile, "Why don't we sail closer and see who they are?"
"Lunatic, if you do that, you'll be the first to get slaughtered when the captain comes back."
Lafitte planted his cane in front of him with a very polite expression.
Law echoed coldly, "Getting too close will definitely anger the captain. When that happens, someone will die."
Perona pouted, frustrated. "This princess really wants to see the giant snail! But that bad guy just won't let me. So annoying, humph~~"
"Chris must have his reasons for doing this. Let's just keep moving forward."
Betty took another puff, her pretty face always looking calm and composed.
Germa War Room, inside the hall.
"That battle was way too easy. Barely had to put in any effort. If all our wars were like that, we'd make money so easily."
Yonji lay back on the sofa, crossing his legs, laughing loudly in excitement.
Niji squinted his eyes slightly, showing a cruel smile as he chuckled, "Too bad they surrendered so quickly. I really wanted to kill more people."
"I thirst for blood. That feeling is just too wonderful. Hahaha..."
Ichiji crossed his arms in front of him and said coldly, "I didn't get to kill enough either. Next time, I'll definitely kill more."
Hearing her three brothers speak and sensing their rebellious arrogance, Reiju sighed silently in her heart.
She really didn't like this family. She wanted to escape.
In her eyes, all her relatives were cold-blooded animals. She couldn't feel a shred of warmth from them.
She felt incredibly sorrowful for this family!!
"Stop always thinking about killing. The mission is the most important."
Judge looked at his children and said sternly, "As mercenaries, our priority is completing the employer's mission and earning enough wealth."
"Only by completing task after task and accumulating great wealth can we prepare to conquer the North Blue again."
The more Judge spoke, the more fired up he became. He clenched his right fist tightly and declared, "No matter what, we must let the spirits of our fallen homeland rest peacefully in the North Blue."
"Germa 66 must rise again in the North Blue and restore its former supreme glory!"
At that moment, a calm voice echoed.
"Excuse me, Vinsmoke—Judge!"
With a whoosh, Chris suddenly appeared in the hall, arms folded, eyes calm as he said, "I've already laid out a plan. As long as we work together—"
"In less than five years, the Germa Kingdom will definitely reign over the North Blue again."
"I wonder if you all are interested in hearing this cooperation proposal?"
Shock.
All five were startled.
Someone actually sneaked in without making a sound?
One by one, they looked toward the voice to see who it was.
A young man, dressed in black, incredibly handsome, with a calm and steady face.
He radiated a powerful aura—clearly not someone weak.
"Who are you?"
Niji and Yonji asked in unison, both looking surprised.
Chris ignored their shock and calmly said, "I'm Chris, captain of the Chris Pirates."
"You can also consider me a Shichibukai, because it won't be long before I officially become one."
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