Chapter 1054

The pirates of the new world were far stronger than before, and the marines found it no easy task to fight outnumbered, able only to barely defend the Brave.

After clashing with Cracker several times, Enel also realized the battle was falling apart — the marines had been dragged into a war of attrition by the enemy, and soldiers were falling every minute.

Anxious and impatient, he ignored Cracker's obstruction and went to support the main force, resulting in himself being deeply wounded.

In the end, only with Enel's outburst did the Brave shake off the pursuit of the Big Mom Pirates and manage to complete the subsequent mission.

After hearing Enel's and the surrounding soldiers' explanations, Karma also understood the whole story.......

Enel blamed himself for being too reckless.

Thinking the enemy wasn't the Four Emperors in person, in the rashness of youth he had no wish to retreat, and threw himself into a head-on clash with them.

"I cannot decide this matter — it all depends on how the Young Master wishes to handle it." Karma spoke up: "Although you were somewhat reckless this time, the fact that you managed to withdraw in the end makes me think the Young Master will not punish you too harshly."

As captain, being willing to place himself in the most dangerous position earned Karma's praise.

Once a ship leaves port, it is like a wild beast that has broken free of its tether.

The vast sea can take in every sin, and the boundless waters keep a person's nerves taut; whether one can earn the crew's trust depends on the captain using his own actions to show where he stands.

Lack of experience can be learned, but once the hearts of men scatter, this fleet is truly finished.

Clearly, after this battle, Enel had gained a batch of loyal subordinates.

"Let's go — we shouldn't keep the Young Master waiting too long." Karma said to Enel.

Under Karma's stern gaze, the marines surrounding him stepped back and opened a path.

"Lord Karma, could you take me along with you?" the first soldier to speak said: "If the Young Master punishes the captain, I want to share some of it for him."

"We can too!"

The soldiers were stirred to fervor, and Enel's eyes reddened once again.

"Impudence!" Karma rebuked them: "You are soldiers, not pirates."

"To err is to be punished — this is military discipline, not personal favor!"

Facing Karma's reprimand, the soldiers of the Brave flushed red in the face and stared at Enel with wide eyes.