Chapter 128: G-10 Base

It was an X-shaped wound, and blood was gushing out from the bottom of the X.

"Ughhhhh!"

After a roar, Jack's self-healing ability increased significantly, and the wound began to heal slowly. But before it could fully heal, Jack charged at Karl.

*Clang, clang, clang*—the sound of weapons colliding.

After being injured, Jack seemed to be enraged, but he didn't lose his mind. Instead, he relied on his powerful physical constitution to trade blows with Karl.

And he fought smartly; he took the minor hits, but dodged the lethal ones, or protected his vital areas if he couldn't dodge.

From this, Karl determined that Jack wasn't reckless, but simply young and frivolous.

After all, this guy was only in his twenties. To become a major officer of an overlord-level pirate crew at such a young age, it would be strange if he weren't arrogant!

However, his current strength was indeed quite poor. His mastery of Haki was average, only used for defense, and he had almost no Observation Haki.

His only advantage was that he was very durable. If it were Katakuri, his combat power would be restricted after taking a few slashes, but Jack was still full of energy after being cut over twenty times.

Low attack, high health, high defense, high recovery—that's Jack!

"Elbaf Spear: Ikoku!"

A massive purple slash swept across Jack's body, blood raining down. Jack fell to his knees uncontrollably, looking at Karl with unwillingness.

"Looks Move Move Like you're going to prison again. Will Kaido come to save you this time?"

Jack revealed a defiant look, enduring the sharp pain to stand up from the ground, looking down at Karl from his height advantage.

"Who do you think you are? You think you can catch me?"

"Hmph! Don't dream, go to hell!"

Jack then swung his long blade and charged at Karl. Karl smiled disdainfully and dodged to the side, avoiding Jack's suicidal attack.

But in the next second, Karl was stunned.

Only hearing a *splash*, Jack jumped straight into the sea, kicking up a spray. A mist of blood floated in the water, but Jack's figure had already vanished.

Karl:???

Does this count as running away?

"What's wrong? Where's Jack?"

Karl pointed helplessly at the water surface: "There, he jumped into the sea!"

Ain looked at the sea in disbelief, then at Karl: "This, he, isn't he a Devil Fruit user? Is he planning to commit suicide by jumping into the sea?"

"Don't forget, he's a Fish-Man. Even if he can't swim, he won't die in the sea."

"Then what do we do? Just let him escape Move Move Like this?"

Karl stroked his chin. After all, he was also the 【Father of the Sea】. Should he jump into the sea and catch Jack?

No, no, no, forget it, it's too much trouble. Exposing his trump card for a Jack wasn't worth it.

"Tell Nelson to bring the warship over, we'll wait here for an hour."

"Okay."

Soon, the two warships blockaded the surrounding sea area. Unfortunately, after an hour passed, Jack still hadn't surfaced, so Karl had to give up.

"Forget it, let's go! Getting to the G-10 base is the priority."

After the Marine warships moved far away from the sea area, Jack slowly surfaced and swam toward his ship.

"Damn Marines, they actually stole all the money I worked so hard to get!"

There was no choice; Jack couldn't sail back to Onigashima alone, so...

"Boss, I let people do it..."

After lying on the ship for who knows how long, finally, the Beasts Pirates arrived. Looking at the flag, it should be Queen's ship.

"You're really useless, you couldn't even deal with a Marine Vice Admiral?"

Facing Queen, Jack couldn't be arrogant at all, saying in a low voice: "Brother Queen, that guy is really strong."

"Forget it, forget it, I don't want to talk to you anymore, come back with me!"

New World, G-10 Base, located on Melem Island.

There were about 3, 00 residents on the island, about 1, 00 Marines, and a total of 15 warships—plus Karl's, that made 17. The island's defensive strength was quite powerful; at least ordinary pirates wouldn't dare to invade Melem Island easily.

After showing his documents, Karl successfully became the G-10 branch base commander and officially stationed himself at the G-10 base.

"I am Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral Karl. I'm new here and don't know you all yet, so let's introduce ourselves."

The several Marine officers standing in front of Karl immediately saluted and shouted: "I am XXX."

After they finished introducing themselves, Karl nodded: "Very good, very spirited. Let me introduce you: this is Colonel Ain, user of the *Modo-Modo no Mi*."

"From now on, if I'm not here, her orders are my orders."

"Understood!"

"By the way, have there been any pirates appearing around Melem Island lately?"

Several Marine officers shook their heads: "Report, sir, no!"

Karl stroked his chin and immediately issued an order: "Arrange for manpower immediately to patrol the surrounding sea area. From now on, once a day, and absolutely do not let any suspicious personnel go."

"Yes!"

After they left, Ain asked curiously: "Why did you have them go on patrol?"

Karl said in a deep voice: "To train the troops, give them something to do, and ensure the combat effectiveness of the Marine team."

"I did the same thing when I was at the 108th Branch in the North Blue."

Ain nodded, half-understanding: "What about us? Are we just waiting here every day for pirates to come?"

"That's not it. Once we receive news from Headquarters, we have to cooperate with operations, or if pirates invade nearby Dressrosa or the Lulusia Kingdom, we have to move out too."

Ain didn't know what she was thinking, but she suddenly laughed: "That's quite suitable for you. You're the one who likes to slack off the most!"

Karl's expression changed: "Hey hey, don't slander me! I don't slack off at all when fighting pirates. Didn't that Jack just get heavily injured and run away by me?"

"Besides, I always take time to help you train your physique, you can't pretend you didn't see that!"

Ain rolled her eyes at Karl: "What about your Hancock? This is so far from Amazon Lily..."

"That's not a problem for you to worry about."

"I really don't know what Sister Hancock sees in you, you flirt!"

Karl's mouth curled up slightly: "What about you? Do you see anything in me?"

Looking Karl up and down, Ain lifted Karl's chin, looking quite Move Move Like a big sister: "I do see something, but unfortunately..."

Ain shook her head, but Karl pulled Ain into his arms and whispered into her ear: "You can't escape."

"What do you want to do?" Ain's voice trembled slightly, her eyes misting over—somewhat expectant, somewhat resistant.

Karl's mouth curled up, sniffing Ain's collar, his expression changing as he said in shock: "Did you use my laundry detergent?"

"GO TO HELL!!!"