Chapter 370

"No need. Dealing with just a small pirate crew, our forces can guarantee absolute success. Besides, haven't you forgotten we have Smoker, a Logia user, on our side?"

"Moreover…"

"We also have Lu En, that terrifying monster!"

One by one, the trainees showed expressions of excitement and agitation.

Their gazes, filled with anticipation, locked tightly onto the distant pirate ship.

Only Smoker and Tina noticed Lu En's solemn and heavy expression.

"What did you detect?"

Smoker frowned deeply, unable to hold back his question.

"I strongly suggest you notify Master Zefa as soon as possible."

"This is a tough target."

"Among this pirate crew is a presence you cannot possibly handle."

"Even I have no guaranteed chance of victory."

"Have Master Zefa come here immediately to hold the line."

Lu En's lips twitched slightly.

Even though he already possessed the combat power of a Vice Admiral, facing the White Beard II, Vegapunk, he had no absolute certainty of defeating him.

Although Vegapunk had not yet reached the peak period, he surely possessed Vice Admiral-level strength.

If it were a one-on-one duel…

Lu En indeed had no absolute confidence he could kill the opponent.

But, he was confident.

He would never lose to him.

"Even you have no guarantee of taking down this pirate?"

Upon hearing Lu En's words, all the trainees on deck—including Smoker—showed expressions of fear and shock.

How strong was Lu En?

They had no idea.

But a year ago, Lu En had already left them with an indelible impression and deep psychological trauma.

Now,

another full year had passed.

They could be certain.

In this past year, this monster Lu En certainly had not stood still.

He must have grown even stronger!

Yet,

the pirate crew appearing now had made even this monster Lu En lack absolute confidence in victory—naturally filling them with intense terror.

"Hurry!"

"Go notify Master Zefa at once!"

Following Lu En's warning, many trainees hurried off in panic to alert Master Zefa.

"Who is this person?"

"Even you take him so seriously…"

Smoker's face full of solemnity.

"Wait until Master Zefa arrives—ask him."

"He should know this person's identity well."

Lu En offered no further explanation.

His gaze remained fixed on the massive pirate ship.

Clearly visible,

the pirate ship had clearly detected their warship.

But strangely…

the pirate ship did not retreat or flee.

Instead,

it charged forward!

Yes!

The pirate ship was advancing at full speed, closing in on the warship.

Splash!

The pirate ship cut through the sea, sending ripples and waves spreading outward.

This scene unfolded clearly before the trainees, causing them all to show shock and loss of composure.

"W-what the hell?"

"That pirate crew spotted us, didn't run away in fear, but actually charged straight at us?"

"Are they insane?"

"As pirates, they dare challenge the Navy?"

"Have they grown tired of life?"

"Or is it…"

"They possess strength sufficient to be confident they can sink our entire warship into this sea?"

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Watching the pirate ship drawing ever closer, a group of trainees turned pale with fright.

"What nerve!"

Smoker's pupils shrank; he instinctively clenched both fists.

Combined with what Lu En had just said,

he had a guess in his heart.

This band of pirates wasn't blindly arrogant — they had full confidence they could sink their entire warship!

Not long after,

led by several trainees,

Master Zefa finally arrived at the scene.

With Master Zefa's arrival, the oppressive atmosphere at the scene eased slightly.

"Instructor Zefa…"

A group of trainees spoke up, faces full of worry and anxiety.

Leaping over the group of trainees, Master Zefa came to the railing at the edge of the warship's deck, taking a position beside Lu En, brows tightly knit, his gaze fixed on the pirate ship drawing steadily closer ahead.

Suddenly!

The moment he saw Weibull,

Master Zefa's expression shifted slightly.

"Instructor Zefa must have noticed, right?"

Lu En asked.

"I didn't expect that fellow to have come out here too!"

"This stretch of sea…"

"really is in utter turmoil."

Master Zefa said in a solemn tone.

Beside him,

Including Tina's pink lips parted slightly as she asked, "Instructor, who exactly is that person?"

"His name is Edward Weibull."

Master Zefa answered, his voice somewhat low, "Although no bounty on him has been issued yet, his strength, looking across this stretch of sea, can absolutely be called top-tier."

"Compared to those few renowned Great Pirates on the sea, he is in no way inferior."

"He also has a title called…"