Chapter 20 Where is my adjutant? Enter the Grand Line!
The next day at noon, the sun was high in the sky.
In the training ground of the Rogue Town Naval Base, Smoker trained as usual.
"It's really strange, why didn't that stupid woman come?"
Smoker habitually lit a cigar.
Dashigi, who used to practice swordsmanship on the training ground, was nowhere to be seen today.
It’s not that he has any special feelings for Tashigi, it’s just that the stupid woman is one of the few marines he recognizes.
"Wait, it seems like she followed Luo Wen yesterday?"
Smoker took a long drag on his cigar and blew out a huge smoke ring.
It seemed that he hadn't seen Dashigi since Lowen left yesterday.
This stupid woman, could it be that she has been cheated?
"No, I have to go get her back!"
Smoker put out his cigar and was about to leave when he saw a marine cowering beside him.
"Captain Smoker, this is Sergeant Tashigi's letter of resignation."
The Marine handed a piece of paper to Smoker and stood aside trembling.
Smoker unfolded the paper.
……
Thank you for your care, Commander Smoker.
Don't worry, I have joined Lowen's team to find more famous swords.
I'm really sorry for causing you so much trouble in the past.
I hope that when we meet again, you will be a naval commander.
By the way, please stop smoking. It’s bad for your health.
……
Just a few short sentences, written in rather sloppy handwriting, it seemed they were written in a hurry.
"My adjutant was kidnapped?"
Smoker lit his cigar, took a deep breath, and calmed his depression.
Although Tashigi is stupid, she is a righteous person recognized by Smoker and one of his few friends.
He really couldn't figure out how Dashigi was kidnapped.
In less than half a day, Lowen actually tricked his adjutant away.
Is this charm too exaggerated?
Dashiqi, you are too gullible!
"Forget it, I hope you'll be fine."
Smoker gave up the idea of pursuing Tashigi.
This is a choice she made herself, and as a friend, Smoker can only wish her the best in realizing her dream.
That guy Luo Wen should be reliable, right?
Thinking of Loven's strength and his good reputation, Smoker felt a little relieved.
……
Upside down the mountain, ride on the wind.
Setting off from Rogue Town yesterday morning, after a whole day of sailing, the Chengfeng finally arrived at the Upside-Down Mountain.
This is the last level to enter the Grand Line.
Upside Down Mountain is a strange and dangerous mountain.
Powerful ocean currents from all over the world converge here, and their powerful force pushes the sea water upward against the trend.
With this powerful force, ships can cross the Upside-Down Mountain and enter the Grand Route.
But if the ship is not controlled well, it will hit the red earth continent and the ship will be destroyed and people will die.
“Is this the Upside-Down Mountain? There is actually sea water flowing upwards, it’s amazing!”
Dashigi looked at the sea water flowing upwards and couldn't help but marvel.
She is from the headquarters navy and usually travels between the headquarters and the East China Sea, so she does not need to pass through the Inverted Mountain.
The navy's warships have their own power and are equipped with seastones on the bottom, allowing them to pass through the doldrums and enter the Grand Line.
This road is undoubtedly safer than Upside Down Mountain.
Compared to Tashigi who was amazed by the wonder of the Upside-Down Mountain, Nami was a little worried.
In my ears is the roar of the ocean current hitting the mountain wall. The turbulent ocean current hits the mountain wall, and the huge force turns the sea water into mist in an instant.
If a ship was caught in it, it would definitely be smashed to pieces.
In the narrow canal, the sea water flows extremely fast. If you are not careful, the boat will be thrown into the sky and land on the red soil continent nearby.
Each place presents an extreme challenge to navigators.
"It's a really dangerous place. Can we really get through it safely?"
Nami bit her lower lip, feeling very nervous.
Even though she considered herself the best navigator in the East China Sea, she would still be terrified when facing such a challenge.
"Relax, we all believe in your ability."
"Right, Tashigi."
Lowen gently stroked Nami's back, comforting the nervous navigator.
"Yes, I believe in Nami too."
Dashigi nodded vigorously.
Although she just joined the team yesterday, the cute girl is willing to believe in the abilities of her companions.
"Why do you have so much confidence in me?"
Nami also didn't understand why Luo Wen had so much confidence in her.
"Because you are the best navigator in my eyes, of course I have confidence in you."
In response to Nami's questions, Lowen just smiled and gave encouragement.
This is the official recognition of top-level sailing talent, and climbing a small upside-down mountain is no problem at all.
"Because you are my companion, of course we have to trust each other."
Tashigi didn't think so much. Everything was as it should be. They should have trusted each other.
"Huh~, since you said so, I won't let you down!"
Nami exhaled, her eyes becoming firm.
Both of her partners trust her so much, she can't let them down.
It’s just a mountain called Upside Down Mountain, I want to conquer it!
"Everything is ready, I'm going to charge!"
Nami suddenly turned the rudder.
The Chengfeng followed the ascending channel and, with the help of the upstream sea water, rushed up the Upside-Down Mountain.
Under the fierce sea current, the Chengfeng shook violently, and the sea breeze carried the sea water and hit the deck.
Tashigi stood beside Nami, helping her control the rudder.
Lowen stood on the deck at the bow, allowing the ship to sway, yet he remained as still as a mountain.
He is an insurance against any accidents.
When they were about to cross the Upside-Down Mountain, the currents from the other three rivers collided violently, and waves tens of meters high came towards them.
"Lowen, there are waves, our boat is going to be knocked over!"
Nami screamed.
She and Dashigi tried desperately to turn the rudder, but they still couldn't avoid the huge waves.
The wave was so huge that it covered the entire river and they had no way to avoid it.
Once hit by the waves, their ships would be instantly thrown onto the red soil continent and smashed to pieces.
"Don't panic, it's just a wave."
Luo Wen looked calm and didn't take the sudden wave seriously.
He held the huge sword in his hand and slashed at the waves in a crescent shape.
The moment when the slash collided with the wave.
Waves tens of meters high were instantly broken up and turned into mist all over the sky, no longer having the power to hit the Chengfeng.
"So strong!"
Nami and Tashigi were stunned.
They only know that Lowen is very powerful in dealing with pirates, like a whirlwind.
Unexpectedly, facing the mighty power of nature, Lowen is still as invincible.
"It's great to have such a captain!"
Dashigi shouted excitedly.
The sight of Luo Wen holding a huge sword and cutting through the waves gave her an unparalleled sense of security.
Nami nodded in agreement. No matter what time, Lowen always made people feel at ease.
With joy at surviving the disaster, Tashigi and Nami controlled the Wind Riding and crossed the Upside-Down Mountain.
The rest of the journey was uneventful, and we finally arrived at Gemini Cape successfully.
Not encountering the whale Abu was also within Lowen's expectations. It didn't hit the red earth continent every day.
Looking at the blue sea in front of him, Luo Wen felt a sense of heroism in his heart.
In fact, the East China Sea is not bad, but for him, the Grand Line is more open and vast!
