Chapter 137 Why not sink him into the sea?
Soon Barnett went to exercise. The pie that Vic drew for him was so delicious that he wanted to shorten the time it took to eat it.
After Barnett left, Vic's place became quiet again. At this time, Rebecca and Wendy came over.
"You two are not training and are here to slack off!" Vic said with a smile.
"No, we've been training very hard. We can't take a break. Besides, we're almost at Shift Island. We can already see ships passing by on the sea!" Rebecca muttered.
"That's right, your mind is full of spiritual practice, but you can't force it on us!" Wendy also agreed.
Vic looked at the sea ahead and saw that there were indeed ships sailing, but he hadn't seen any islands yet.
"Vic, what were you whispering to Barnett just now? I saw Barnett left with an excited look on his face. You guys wouldn't..." Wendy said mischievously, making a thumbs-up gesture as she spoke.
"Snapped"
Vic slapped Wendy on the head, making a soft sound.
"What are you thinking about in your little head? Day by day, you have become so different from the elegant person you were when we first met. How did you become like this?" Vic sighed speechlessly, and Rebecca laughed.
"It's all because of you. You train us like men day after day. How could things not change?" Wendy rolled her eyes.
Vic touched his nose awkwardly. This was indeed related to him. After confirming that Wendy was a sniper on his ship, Vic subjected Wendy to inhumane, no, rigorous training, just to help her catch up with Rebecca.
But Vic would never admit the change in his thinking. He thought it was innate and he just hadn't awakened before.
Now Wendy is no longer a girl who only knows how to play with guns. She has also learned how to shave and can play with guns while moving at high speed.
His strength is also among the best in the elite camp. Although his observation Haki has not yet awakened, he can already dodge like paper drawing, and he has learned two of the six styles.
"I just talked to Barnett about the direction of his fruit development, and he thought it was pretty good!" Vic explained.
"Oh, are you planning to let him on board?" Wendy said thoughtfully.
She had a certain understanding of Vic and seldom worried about irrelevant matters unless there was a special reason.
"Yes, Barnett is very capable and talented. He will be very strong in the future! He is the butler I chose."
"Yeah, I think he's good too! Since you don't like to meddle in other people's business, it's a good idea to let him come." Wendy also replied.
Poor Barnett doesn't know yet that he has been arranged properly and there is no way a general manager can escape.
"Rebecca, are you really not going to eat the devil fruit?" Vic asked Rebecca again.
"I don't have any ideas at the moment. I'll think about it later when the need arises! Does the devil fruit really taste like eating shit? Has anyone really eaten shit?" Rebecca pondered.
"Hey, can't you please stop thinking about such disgusting things? You are a girl!
It's okay if you don't eat the fruit. At present, your strength is still in the rising stage, and you really don't need the power of the devil fruit now."
"Wendy, there is a devil fruit that is very suitable for you, but the user of that fruit is imprisoned in Impel Down, so you can't get it now." Vic said to Wendy again.
"I'm not in a hurry. My strength is also on the rise. I can wait."
"Well, I'll find a way to get that fruit when the time comes." Vic said seriously. He wanted to kill someone!
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The warship was sailing forward, and more and more merchant ships were passing by, which also meant that they were getting closer to the island.
Soon, Vic saw a dark shadow, many cargo ships coming from that side, and some ships were sailing there.
After a while, the warship arrived at the dock of the island, but there was no place to anchor. The dock was too busy and there were many cargo ships waiting in line to dock.
"The trade here is so busy. There must be dozens of cargo ships. No wonder they kidnapped their princess. This country must be very rich!" Barnett exclaimed.
It was indeed true. The dock was bustling with people, and there were porters loading and unloading goods everywhere. They ignored the naval ships when they saw them approaching, and the other cargo ships had no intention of giving up their space either, as they were all busy with their own business.
"This is really true. For the sake of money, they can even put aside their own patron saint. I'm really worried that they will have the chance to make money but not the life to spend it!" Vic sighed.
"Hehe, it's not as exaggerated as you said. These cargo ships are mainly used to deliver supplies to the three major government agencies, and also radiate to the surrounding islands. It is a very important transit station. Ordinary pirates dare not attack it. This place is not far from the three major agencies, and it is easy to provide support." Zefa said.
"Teacher, since this is considered a logistics base for government departments, why not set up a naval base here? It must be necessary!" Vic asked with some confusion.
This is indeed contrary to common sense. For example, there are naval bases near the entrances to the Upside-Down Mountain in Rogue Town and the other three sea areas. Logically speaking, the geographical location here should be more important.
"I don't know the details. I only heard that there are people from government departments stationed on this island and there is no need for a naval base to guard it!" Zefa explained.
"What should we do now? The warship can't dock, so many people will have to stay on the ship," Vic asked.
"I'll go discuss it with the manager of the dock. You guys wait a moment." After saying that, Zefa flew to the dock using the Moon Step.
Vic and his crew waited on the boat for a long time, thinking that the warship could not reach the shore. Only then did a cargo ship make way. The people on the boat kept cursing. Vic only hated that he did not have the domineering color, otherwise he would definitely let them taste his power.
Zefa also flew back to the warship with a grim face, and it was obvious that he was very angry.
"The government officials guarding the dock didn't take us seriously at all. I almost couldn't help but take action!" Zefa said hatefully.
"These officials are so arrogant. Do they think we can't do anything to them since they have the government's support? Let's put them in a sack and sink them into the sea at night to avoid being an eyesore!" Vic said indifferently.
Everyone else on the boat burst into laughter; they hadn't expected Vic to have such a side to him.
"Don't mess around. They are at the same level as our Navy Headquarters. There is no superior-subordinate relationship. Fortunately, he finally contacted the higher-ups and they have agreed that we can dock!" Zefa was a little helpless. It was really aggrieved that someone was putting pressure on him. But if Vic really did something, his future would be over.
Vic was actually just joking. He didn't want to get involved in this kind of thing right now. He was not crazy enough to kill someone over a disagreement.
The dock had just enough space for the warship to dock, and the warship had to collide with the cargo ships on both sides before it could get in, causing the cargo ships on both sides to curse!
The elite battalion was furious, but did not take action as they still had a mission to accomplish. Except for the trainees, all the personnel on the warship stayed on to watch over the ship. Zefa took the trainees ashore.
Since there is a kidnapping case, maybe the students will have some combat experience this time.
Vic looked at the dock piled with goods. Most of the goods were moved by manpower, with no technological products at all.
"Teacher Zefa, should we go directly to find the kidnappers or go to the palace?" Barnett asked Zefa.
"Let's go to the palace first. There are no clues right now. It would be a waste of time to search directly. Let's go to the palace to ask for clues first!" Zefa replied.
After saying that, he led everyone towards the island. Vic didn't say anything, but followed behind, releasing his observation Haki to sense the island.
In Vic's perception, the people of this country live a decent life. As long as they want to make money, they can find a job. The island has developed commerce, so all industries on the island are prosperous.
"The country is rich and the people can survive. The royal family still has some conscience and can help find the princess!" Vic thought to himself.
Silft Island is not very big, about the same size as the Chabaoti Archipelago, but its geographical location is really good and it can be connected with government agencies.
"Vic, it's so lively here. Shall we take a good walk after rescuing the princess?" Rebecca said excitedly.
"Haha, you think saving the princess is as easy as eating and drinking water? You put it so lightly. We don't even know who the kidnapper is. The outcome is still hard to say!" Vic said with a smile.
"Can't we rescue them immediately with you and Teacher Zefa?" Rebecca asked puzzledly.
"I don't think Teacher Zefa will help. How can we achieve the purpose of training after he has done everything? So we have to find it ourselves this time!" Vic replied.
"Is that so? Then let the two of us look for it together with you?"
"Okay, you two follow me, my chances of finding the kidnapper should be higher!"