Chapter 123 Shark Star, Fishman Guard
Although he had been prepared in his heart, when Zhan Guo heard the news that Huo Yuhao had successfully captured the Golden Lion, he was still surprised.
His brows knitted slightly, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.
The Golden Lion, a pirate famous in the East China Sea, had brought endless troubles and threats to countless naval officers and soldiers. Now he was captured alive by Huo Yuhao, which was beyond his expectation.
Especially when he heard that Huo Yuhao had captured the Golden Lion alive to the Shampoo Islands, Zhan Guo's surprise reached its peak.
You know, capturing and killing are two different concepts.
"Good job, Huo Yuhao."
Zhan Guo raised a smile at the corner of his mouth, and his voice was full of appreciation and praise, as if he was cheering for Huo Yuhao's strength.
However, there seemed to be a shadow hidden in his smile, as if he was hiding something. Deep in his heart, there was a faint feeling of uneasiness.
Zhan Guo sat in the office.
His face was full of decisiveness and determination, as if the decision at this moment had been brewing in his heart for a long time.
"I will send Ghost Spider to the Shampoo Islands and put him in the city."
There was a fearless momentum in his tone, as if this was not only an arrangement for Huo Yuhao, but also his control over the future of the entire navy.
In Marinford, the afterglow of the setting sun fell, and the golden light flickered on the waves, just like the ambition in Zhan Guo's heart, shining brightly.
He wanted to transform Huo Yuhao's achievements into his prestige in the navy as soon as possible, so that he could not only consolidate his authority, but also bring a trustworthy general to the navy.
Huo Yuhao's performance in the battle impressed him, but Zhan Guo knew that the character of this young man was not as simple as it seemed.
"If Huo Yuhao agrees to this arrangement, it will be a happy ending for everyone."
Zhan Guo muttered in his heart, and the expression on his face gradually softened.
He imagined the scene of Huo Yuhao being promoted to lieutenant general, and the navy's commendations emerged like mushrooms after rain, and the future was bright.
However, Zhan Guo also knew in his heart that Huo Yuhao was not a person who easily succumbed to authority.
Zhan Guo secretly thought that if Huo Yuhao agreed to this arrangement, everyone would be happy, and he could even be rewarded by the Navy and successfully promoted to Lieutenant General, with a bright future.
However, Zhan Guo also knew in his heart that Huo Yuhao's character was not so simple.
He was not a person who was willing to go with the flow, not to mention that the real purpose of his trip to the East China Sea this time was not just to capture the Golden Lion.
For Huo Yuhao, only by executing the Golden Lion could he truly gain prestige and fame for himself, and the Navy's reward was undoubtedly secondary.
Deep in his heart, what he longed for was not honor, but the deterrence and control of this sea area.
At this time, Zhan Guo's thoughts began to run fast in his mind. Would Huo Yuhao refuse this opportunity?
He knew that Huo Yuhao had his own considerations in his heart.
Huo Yuhao sat in front of the Den Den Mushi, his expression solemn, sighing slightly, as if he was thinking about something.
His eyes revealed a trace of helplessness, as if he was facing an inevitable fate.
Zhan Guo's voice came from the Den Den Mushi, with a heavy sense of oppression.
"Marshal Zhan Guo, no need, you should understand what I mean."
Huo Yuhao's tone was firm, but mixed with a hint of helplessness.
If he was acting for the reputation in the navy, he wouldn't have to worry so much.
Now, if he wanted to catch a big pirate on the Grand Line, it would be easy.
However, he chose the East China Sea and chose the legendary pirate Golden Lion.
Huo Yuhao had his own considerations in his heart, although he did not say these thoughts out loud.
"Do you know what you will cause by doing this?"
Zhan Guo's voice was low and serious, and a strong pressure was transmitted through the Den Den Mushi.
Huo Yuhao looked up and looked out the window. The sea in front of him was sparkling and the sun was shining.
In the end, he did not answer, but just stared into the distance quietly, his thoughts flying.
Huo Yuhao's silence made Zhan Guo feel a little uneasy.
Zhan Guo also had unspeakable pain in his heart.
As the admiral of the navy, he carries countless responsibilities, but he is powerless in the face of Huo Yuhao's choice.
The will of the strong often leads them to different paths.
Although Zhan Guo, Garp, and the three admirals of the navy all belong to the navy, they have different futures in their own beliefs and choices.
"Has it finally come to this?"
Zhan Guo whispered to himself, with a hint of helplessness and sigh in his tone.
At this moment, he actually felt a kind of loss that could not be concealed in his heart.
He could see a little from when Huo Yuhao insisted on going to the Sabaody Archipelago, but he had always had a fluke mentality.
Now, he can also roughly know what Huo Yuhao is thinking.
So it's time to make a decision.
Huo Yuhao could feel the deep melancholy. After hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Huo Yuhao stayed for a moment and finally planned to go to see the Golden Lion.
In the navy prison cell of the Sabaody Archipelago, the humid air was filled with the salty smell of sea water and the smell of rust.
Huo Yuhao stood in front of the iron bars of the cell, his face solemn and his heart in turmoil.
His eyes were fixed on the captured Golden Lion - the pirate who once ran rampant on the sea and was a terrifying existence.
Although the Golden Lion was imprisoned in this small cell at this time, his former majesty had not been weakened by this.
"Why don't you kill me?"
The golden lion's voice was like a biting cold wind, breaking the silence.
His eyes flashed with amusement and undisguised disdain, as if he was looking at a fool who was overestimating his abilities.
"Do you want to imprison me in Impel Down City again?"
Huo Yuhao was slightly startled and his heart was shocked.
Impel Down City is the navy's strictest prison, where countless dangerous criminals are imprisoned. It is the place that Golden Lion hates the most.
But he didn't want to send the golden lion there, but had an urge to get to know him.
He took a deep breath and tried to stay calm, with a faint smile on his lips.
"Haha, I won't send you to Impel Down City."
After saying that, Huo Yuhao took out some food from his storage soul guide and placed it in front of the golden lion.
It was a simple plate of meat, exuding an alluring aroma, but it seemed particularly out of place in this dark cell.
"oh?"
The golden lion raised his eyebrows, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"What do you mean by this? Do you, the dog, also want to become the master?"
The golden lion's voice echoed in the cold cell, revealing a hint of indifference and irony.
His gaze was like a blade, piercing directly towards Huo Yuhao in front of him.
The golden lion sat in the corner of the cell, with a tall figure and a rough face, but an elusive fanaticism shone in his eyes.
But what disappointed him was that Huo Yuhao didn't show any emotion at all. Instead, he still looked at him calmly.
Seeing this golden lion, he no longer asks for trouble.
Instead, he grabbed the meat on the plate and wolfed it down, as if it was his only salvation in this life.
His mouth was full of food and he made a "gurgling" sound, seemingly paying no attention to everything around him.
But even so, there was still disdain and ridicule in his eyes, as if he was looking at a clown who was overestimating his abilities.
"Don't you always think of yourself as stronger than the Pirate King Roger?"
Huo Yuhao's voice sounded again, his tone full of calmness.
"I'll give you this chance."
Huo Yuhao continued, with a hint of teasing and threat in his tone. His eyes were as bright as fire, and he looked directly into the eyes of the golden lion, as if he wanted to know something.
"Tomorrow, I will execute you in the Chambord Islands. At the same time, the World Economic Society will also report."
Huo Yuhao's words were like a heavy hammer, suddenly hitting the golden lion's heart.
The golden lion was stunned for a moment, the meat in his hand stopped at his lips, as if he was thinking about this sudden sentence.
However, Huo Yuhao had already turned around and walked out of the cell, leaving behind an indifferent figure.
The golden lion stared at the back, with a burst of complicated emotions in his heart.
A trace of unwillingness and anger flashed in his heart, like a captive beast, longing for freedom and the opportunity to resist.
"Hahahahaha, that's all I'll say."
The golden lion suddenly laughed wildly, and the laughter echoed in the empty cell, with a hint of madness and unruliness.
His hands gripped the bars of the cell tightly, as if he wanted to tear the barrier apart.
"I feel ambition in your heart. How could someone like you become a dog?"
The golden lion continued, with a fanatical light flashing in his eyes.
There was a trace of ridicule in his laughter, as if he was mocking Huo Yuhao's innocence and ignorance.
"I'm starting to look forward to it now."
The golden lion's voice is deep and magnetic, with a kind of uncontrollable excitement.
A fire ignited in his heart, which was the desire for the future and the challenge to fate.
"I really look forward to how you guy can turn this world upside down!"
The golden lion laughed wildly, as if imagining what kind of storm Huo Yuhao's resistance would cause.
His laughter echoed in the cell, like a challenge to fate and a fearless declaration of himself.
In the dark and damp cell, Huo Yuhao sat quietly on the cold stone floor, the loud voice of the golden lion echoing in his ears.
Even though he was in a cage, there was no wave in his heart.
Everything the Golden Lion said fell on deaf ears to him, unable to shake the firmness in his heart.
The fate of execution has long been determined. Huo Yuhao knew that he must go down this road.
"If nothing else happens, guests from Fish-Man Island will be here soon."
The corner of Huo Yuhao's mouth curled up into a confident smile, and his eyes looked through the obstruction to the calm, mirror-like sea outside.
The sea water shimmered with silvery light under the sunlight, as if sending some kind of signal to him.
At this moment, there was a sudden wave of waves in the sea.
Huo Yuhao's eyes were firmly fixed on the waves.
The next second, a blue-haired fishman jumped out of the water like an elegant fish, breaking the tranquility of the sea.
His figure was slender, his skin shone like water waves, and his eyes shone with wisdom.
On the sparkling sea, the sun sheds golden light through the clouds, reflecting on the fish-man island in the distance.
The outline of the island becomes more vivid in the gentle lapping of the waves, as if waving to Huo Yuhao.
At this time, he was standing on a boulder, staring at the upcoming great prince of Fish-Man Island, Shark Star.
"The Great Prince of Fish-Man Island—Shark Star!"
Huo Yuhao immediately recognized the identity of the visitor.
The arrival of Shark Star means that his cooperation with Fishman Island is about to begin. This is not only an important step in improving his strength, but also a good opportunity for him to establish his own influence on the Shampoo Islands.
When Shark Star slowly approached, Shark Star had a noble and majestic temperament about him.
Shark Xing lowered his head slightly to show respect to Huo Yuhao, but Huo Yuhao could feel a trace of hesitation and uneasiness in his eyes.
Huo Yuhao stretched out his right hand and shook hands with Shark Xing's right hand. At the moment of shaking hands, Huo Yuhao could feel the temperature of Shark Xing's palm, which was a prince's desire and expectation for the future.
"Lord Huo Yuhao, is what you sent people to tell you true?"
Shark Star's voice was low and powerful, with a hint of nervousness.
"Of course."
Huo Yuhao answered firmly, secretly thinking about his next plan.
"If the plan goes well, the middle of the Shampoo Islands will be your fish-men tribe's first island on the sea."
Huo Yuhao continued, his eyes shining with hope.
He imagined what the island looked like, with azure seawater surrounding the green island, and the fish-men living happily in the sun. The sight of the future made his heart surge.
However, Shark Star's eyes were still hesitant, as if he was thinking about something.
Huo Yuhao noticed this and couldn't help but feel worried: "Shark Star, what are you still hesitating about?"
"Do you not believe in my power?"
"Then you can rest assured."
He continued, trying to make his voice firmer.
Huo Yuhao was full of confidence. He believed in his own strength, especially in terms of the defense force of the Shampoo Islands. He was fully prepared.
"With the current defense strength of the Shampoo Islands, there is no need to be afraid even if one of the Four Emperors comes personally."
Shark Star nodded slightly, but then shook his head, as if he was struggling with something.
"Lord Huo Yuhao, I am not questioning your strength."
He finally spoke, with a hint of helplessness and anxiety in his voice.
"It's just because my soul power has reached the bottleneck of level 30 and I need to obtain a new soul ring."
Huo Yuhao was stunned for a moment and then realized Shark Xing's concerns.
The improvement of soul power is crucial for every soul master, especially for the fish-men race who are extremely hungry for strength.
Shark Star's strength has reached the bottleneck of level 30, which means that he needs more support and help.
"And the fish-man escorts you formed have generally reached the bottleneck of level 30."
Shark Xing's voice gradually became lower, and a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes.
Behind him, as he narrated, thousands of fish-men of various types appeared, their eyes equally full of expectation and anxiety. (End of chapter)
