Chapter 170

"And this is still the Navy at Headquarters. What about the Four Blues? What about those places the Headquarters cannot reach?"

Karl was silent for a long while. Listening to Smoker's words, he thought he might as well tell Smoker about the plan he had been brewing for a long time.

He wanted to set up an agency similar to the Independent Commission Against Corruption, specifically used to thoroughly investigate those corrupt Navy members. He would take the credit, and Smoker would do the work—killing two birds with one stone, and he could slack off in the office.

"Smoker, I understand what you mean. Actually, I have always had an idea. Forget it, let's talk about it properly after we catch Gasparde."

Smoker was stunned. You're only saying half of it, right!

"Don't beat around the bush, say it now!"

Karl opened his mouth, wanting to speak but stopping, and finally let out a sigh, telling the story in detail.

"The matter you mentioned is actually something I have thought about, and I have an immature idea."

Smoker didn't see Karl speak for a long time and said speechlessly: "What idea?"

"Independent Commission Against Corruption!"

"Independent Commission Against Corruption? What is this?"

"Accepting and reviewing accusations of Navy corruption."

Smoker raised his eyebrows.

"Investigating any crimes accused or suspected of violating the 'Navy Management Regulations'."

Smoker's cigar fell to the ground.

"Investigating any extortion crimes committed by Navy members suspected of abusing their power."

Smoker opened his mouth wide.

"Investigating any behavior of Navy members related to or potentially leading to corruption."

Smoker grabbed Karl's shoulders, his face filled with excitement. In his view, this idea was simply perfect! He couldn't wait to say, "Me too!"

"This idea is too great. If it is really established, I will definitely be the first to join!"

But Karl smiled self-deprecatingly: "Instead of dealing with pirates, you're dealing with colleagues. Do you really want to do this?"

Smoker said earnestly: "As long as it can make the Navy better, I am willing to bear everything."

Karl smiled with satisfaction. It is still easy to fool hot-blooded youths like Smoker! If it were Kizaru, he would probably be busy doing his nails...

"Karl, when do we start?"

"Ahem, don't rush this. At least we have to catch Gasparde first, don't you think?"

"Right! Leave this guy to me!"

Then Smoker ran out impatiently to start developing his ability; he couldn't wait to kill a few pirates to celebrate.

After a while, Ain walked into the lounge with a strange look and said to Karl, who was sitting with his legs crossed drinking cola.

"What did you just say to Smoker? He feels like he's eaten a stimulant."

Seeing Ain come in, Karl's eyes lit up, his expression changed instantly, and an aura called "The Great Fooler" burst forth.

"Ain, what do you think of the Navy now?"

"Ah!?"

Ten minutes later.

A calm-faced Ain walked out of the lounge. She didn't care about dealing with corrupt Navy members; as long as she could act with Karl, she was satisfied.

Two days later, the warship arrived at the Port of Borios.

This port was quite large, but it was in a mess now. It should have experienced a battle and hadn't had time to repair; there were wrecks everywhere.

Before the warship even approached, the civilians on the pier pointed at the warship and shouted in panic: "Navy! It's the Navy! They're back again! Run!!!"

Karl:???

Karl even specifically turned his head to look at the Navy flag overhead; he hadn't hung it wrong!

"Could it be because Gasparde looted this place and splashed dirty water on the Navy?"

Smoker snorted coldly: "This scum!"

"Nelson, drop anchor, take the men!"

Yes!

After walking into the town, the streets were empty, but there were a dozen civilians with guns looking at them with vigilance.

"Don't come over, if you move, we'll shoot!"

This sentence made the Navy soldiers feel mixed emotions. When had they ever been treated like this, making them look like pirates?

But they were Navy!

"Everyone, please calm down. I am Rear Admiral Karl of Navy Headquarters. I have come here to investigate the attack on the Port of Borios. We will not harm anyone; please believe us."

The burly man in the lead roared excitedly: "Don't lie! The people who attacked here were you Navy!"

Nelson was about to speak but was stopped by Karl.

"Don't add to the trouble!"

"Yes."

Karl then turned his head to look at the burly man, revealed a kind smile, took out a bounty poster, and said: "The person who attacked you is the Navy traitor Gasparde. He was here a few days ago..." ===== CHAPTER 172 =====