Chapter 991

Lu En declined the navy's proposal to maintain continuous surveillance.

Dismiss all the navy personnel responsible for treatment and return them to Captain Kapu's command.

Thus,

Lu En's house also became quietly peaceful for once.

Otherwise,

Facing a group of medical staff every day made him deeply irritable.

"After three days of rest, my injuries have largely fully recovered."

"So…"

"It's time to leave."

"I can't stay in Windmill Village forever."

Lu En thought.

Yes!

He prepared to depart from Windmill Village.

He had already returned to Windmill Village for about a week.

It was time for him to leave.

He was only five years old—he couldn't possibly treat Windmill Village as his retirement home.

Since matters in Windmill Village had been resolved smoothly, the Red-Haired Pirates had all disbanded and fled in panic back to the New World, and Red-Hair had paid a heavy price.

For this reason,

Lu En had no further need to remain in Windmill Village.

"I've rested this long, and Admiral Kong hasn't even contacted me—that's already giving me great face."

"Or rather…"

"That's already giving the old man great face."

"As a Vice Admiral of the Marine Headquarters, I certainly can't take such an extended leave. Ultimately, it's only because of the old man's face that Admiral Kong hasn't ordered me back to Marine Headquarters."

Lu En shook his head.

Since Admiral Kong had shown him such face, he naturally couldn't let the man lose face.

A proper rest was enough.

To rest any longer…

That would be unreasonable.

"It's time to go."

Lu En stepped out of the room.

He turned his head,

gazed deeply at the full view of the house.

Then,

he made brief preparations and headed toward Captain Kapu's residence.

Moments later,

he successfully found Captain Kapu.

"Leaving, then?"

Seeing Lu En's arrival, Kapu, as if sensing it, asked directly.

He seemed to have seen through Lu En's purpose.

"Mm."

"I've rested long enough here—it's time to return to Marine Headquarters. After all, I am a Vice Admiral of Marine Headquarters; I can't truly ignore it."

"Admiral Kong granting me such a long leave is already at the limit. So I can't afford to disregard Admiral Kong's face."

Lu En smiled.

"You kid, you're still reasonable."

Captain Kapu laughed heartily and slapped Lu En on the shoulder.

Pausing,

he continued: "Leaving is fine. I'll handle matters here in Windmill Village. I won't leave Windmill Village for now."

"Since I've returned to Windmill Village this time, I intend to properly teach Little Lufei, Ace, and the others, and correct their mindsets to prevent them from becoming pirates once they set sail."

Clearly,

Red-Hair's long journey from the New World to the East Blue to lure Little Lufei had sounded an alarm for Kapu, forcing him to take notice and begin teaching Little Lufei and the others seriously.

To prevent Little Lufei from going astray later.

Previously,

he hadn't taken these matters too seriously.

But now,

Red-Hair had come!

He naturally dared not leave Little Lufei unattended any longer—he had resolved to teach him with care.

"The old man's staying here?"

"That's good—it'll keep Little Lufei and the others from being led astray."

Lu En pondered.

"Alright, kid, go on your way."

"Return to Marineford, and don't cause trouble for this old man."

Captain Kapu turned and walked away.

Watching Captain Kapu's retreating figure, Lu En also stepped toward the harbor shore of Windmill Village (Dennoh).

Half an hour later,

Windmill Village.

Harbor shore.

A large crowd of villagers had gathered here.

Led by the old village chief, along with Machino, and even Little Lufei had come.

And also…

Ace, Sabo, and the others.

From afar,

Captain Kapu led a group of Navy elites, all come to see Lu En off.

"Travel safely!"

"Lu En, boy, remember to come back and visit us old folks often."

"Go to the Navy Headquarters and bring honor to Windmill Village."

The villagers smiled, shouting proudly with full faces.

"Big brother, I will surpass you."

Little Lufei's face flushed red as he shouted loudly.

"Me too."

Ace refused to be left behind.

"You brat…"

"When you return to Windmill Village next time, I'm sure you'll have become a strength so great even this old man can't reach it!"

Captain Kapu sighed with deep emotion.

Thus,

Under the gaze of all,

Lu En smiled and waved his hand.

Then,

He set sail on his boat…

And sailed toward the endless ocean ahead.

Growing ever more distant.