Chapter 215: High and Mighty

Splash!

The sea breeze gently brushed, stirring the calm surface into ripples, waves crashing far away against the rocky shores of the Rosed Kingdom's port.

The melodious sound of flowing water was like a string of beautiful musical notes.

The blazing sun hung high in the sky,

Spreading warm sunlight.

The enormous warship cut through the seawater on either side, arriving at the Rosed Kingdom's port shore, then gradually slowed, finally coming to a steady stop along the port's edge.

Anchors dropped,

Sails retracted,

Ship halted.

To avoid drawing too much attention, the white seagull flag hoisted high, symbolizing the navy's emblem, was hastily lowered by several sailors at this moment.

On the deck.

Lu En was fully prepared, holding a Den Den Mushi, ready to disembark alone from the warship.

"Lu En, don't let your guard down!"

"This time, you have no one to rely on. The only person you can count on is yourself!"

"As for that so-called genius sent by the World Government?"

"Don't count on him—he may not even be stronger than you."

"On the contrary…"

"Old man thinks that brat, barely thirteen, probably can't even match half your strength."

At this moment, Captain Kapu had fully understood the situation, and before Lu En departed, he gave him a serious, heartfelt warning.

"Be careful!"

Aokiji also warned Lu En, "With your strength, dealing with that Sword-Lion Pirate Crew is more than enough—of course, assuming you don't underestimate them."

"Underestimating your enemy is a cardinal sin in warfare!"

"Don't you dare think your strength makes you invincible. Watch out—you might sink in a ditch."

Both gave him endless warnings.

Captain Kapu's advice to Lu En came from genuine concern.

Aokiji, however, merely feared that if Lu En met with misfortune, he'd have to face the wrath of two top navy强者.

"I'm off."

Lu En waved his hand and leapt from the deck without looking back.

A moment later,

His feet landed steadily, successfully disembarking.

He lifted his head,

Calmly scanning ahead, Lu En took step after step toward the bustling urban district of the Rosed Kingdom.

The island where the Rosed Kingdom lay was a vast island, lush with forests, radiating vibrant life everywhere.

Even standing at the shore's edge, Lu En could still feel it.

This was surely a very prosperous island and kingdom.

Just as Aokiji had described…

The Rosed Kingdom was extremely wealthy, among the richer nations in the World Government's alliance.

Its environment was extremely pristine.

Otherwise,

It would be impossible for so many thriving trees to grow here.

No wonder…

That special fruit, used as the main ingredient for brewing fine wine, required such extreme growing conditions to survive—yet here in the Rosed Kingdom, entire groves of these rare trees flourished.

"Lu En, remember to use the Den Den Mushi to contact that brat named Rook!"

From behind, Aokiji called out a reminder.

"Got it."

Lu En waved his hand without turning back.

Then,

He walked straight toward the island's central region, holding the Den Den Mushi in hand.

Soon after,

His figure vanished completely from the port area.

Watching Lu En's departing back,

Captain Kapu and Aokiji on the warship's deck remained staring, unable to look away.

"Admiral Kapu, your grandson's strength is extremely powerful."

"Dealing with pirates with bounties under fifty million Berries? He'd handle them effortlessly."

"There's no chance of mishap!"

Aokiji quickly reassured.

"Do I need you, brat, to comfort me?"

Captain Kapu glanced at Aokiji, coldly indifferent.

"Uh…"

Aokiji was silenced, at a loss for words.

Well then…

I was just trying to comfort them kindly.

And yet I got scolded in return!

It seems I was just overthinking things.

"I hope that kid Lu En doesn't get into trouble."

"Otherwise, my puny frame won't survive Captain Kapu's rage."

"Then I'll truly be stripped of my skin alive, just as Admiral Kong said."

Arale's scalp prickled,

……

At this moment.

Lu En, who had just landed on Dengdao, held a Den Den Mushi and spent about half an hour finally exiting the desolate port area.

In the distance,

he could already see a town with people moving about.

Very noisy,

bustling,

full of vitality.

The entire town appeared quite prosperous, far livelier than Windmill Village.

The town was filled with pedestrians and tourists.

Even compared to Luo Ge Town, its level of bustle was no less.

Of course.

According to Lu En's understanding of the Dewangguo Society,

the town before him was, at best, merely one of the outermost towns of the Dewangguo Society.

Compared to other towns in the Dewangguo Society,

if judged by prosperity…

this town would rank among the very bottom of the Dewangguo Society.

"No wonder…"

"The Dewangguo Society was targeted by a group of pirates."

"Even if a kingdom is weak, its security forces shouldn't be that feeble. Yet even so, this kingdom was targeted by pirates."

"This shows just how prosperous and economically thriving the Dewangguo Society must be!"

"Now I understand why the Dewangguo Society was targeted by pirates."

Lu En stood at the town's entrance, thoughtfully observing the bustling, vibrant streets.

Looking around,

mountains layered upon mountains encircled the town.

Everywhere he saw lush, thriving trees.

And fruit trees bearing colorful, peculiar fruits.

In Lu En's view,

the Dewangguo Society could almost be called a Fruit Kingdom!

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