Chapter 201

The public trial ended.

Reporters returned to the newspaper office with excitement to write manuscripts, and the crowd went home satisfied. Anyway, they had seen the Navy's sincerity, and that was enough for them.

The response from all over the world was mostly the same.

After all, the Navy's handling of this public relations crisis was almost impeccable. The scandal was just exposed, all the corrupt Navy personnel were caught, and then an Independent Commission Against Corruption was immediately set up to prevent such incidents from happening again.

What else could they ask for?

It's just that they will never know that all this was the result of the Navy's careful design. To be precise, it was designed by Karl and Sengoku together.

Fleet Admiral's office.

"Karl, congratulations, from today on, you are a Vice Admiral of the Navy Headquarters!"

Karl grinned, happily tucked the appointment document into his arms, and the system's prompt sounded in his mind.

"Ding, congratulations to the host for being promoted from Major General to Vice Admiral. The daily mission reward has been changed to 8 designated attribute enhancement cards + random reward * 5 (can be stored), and the probability of obtaining rare rewards has increased to 8%."

Karl frowned, but soon relaxed and said goodbye to Sengoku with a smile.

After leaving the Navy Headquarters, Karl asked somewhat puzzled: "The daily reward for a Vice Admiral is only 8 cards? Does that mean Admiral is 9 cards, and Fleet Admiral is 10 cards?"

"No, Admiral candidate is 9 cards, and Admiral is changed to 1 advanced designated attribute enhancement card."

Good guy, fine, Karl was too lazy to complain anymore.

"System, what is the current bonus of 【Heart-Thief】?"

"Calculating... please wait!"

"Calculation successful, current bonus is Stamina: +53.421%, Stamina recovery speed: +106.842%"

Karl showed a smile. It wasn't in vain today.

"Kid, are you ready?"

Karl was startled by the voice and said angrily: "Can you old guy stop appearing behind me suddenly? It's scary, okay?"

Kizaru showed a lewd smile, not caring at all that Karl called him an old guy: "Kowai ne~"

"Stop being scary, leaving now?"

Kizaru nodded: "Almost, the tea party starts the day after tomorrow, you can still make it if you leave now."

"The day after tomorrow? Why didn't you say so earlier!"

Kizaru picked his fingernails and said nonchalantly: "Doesn't that bird fly? Besides, you can't just drive a warship to Totto Land, right?"

Karl was speechless and asked unwillingly: "Then what about you?"

"I'm naturally waiting for your news at the Navy Headquarters! Once there is a situation, notify me immediately."

Kizaru, you've changed! Didn't we agree to slack off happily together?

"Then I... go to Totto Land alone?"

Kizaru nodded, showing his familiar chrysanthemum face: "Don't worry, Big Mom invited many guests, she won't care about you."

After Kizaru looked Karl up and down, he curled his lips: "Wait, you little brat, you'd better disguise yourself! Sigh~ Who told you to be as dazzling as me?"

Karl:???

"This is the rendezvous point. When you get there, someone will naturally take you into Totto Land. By the way, give me a copy of your Vivre Card."

"What do you want my Vivre Card for?"

Kizaru said as a matter of course: "Otherwise, how would I know where you are? In case you are besieged by Big Mom and Shanks, how would I come to save you?"

Thank you, Kizaru, I'm so touched.

With no other choice, Karl had to take out the Vivre Card with three corners missing from his pocket, tear off the last corner, and hand it to Kizaru.

"Hmm, pack up and leave as soon as possible! I have to go have a cup of tea."

As soon as the voice fell, Kizaru disappeared without a trace, and Karl was gnashing his teeth with hatred.

He secretly swore in his heart that when he became an Admiral, no one would be able to order him around!

Ahem, Sengoku, sit down! It has nothing to do with you.

The next day, the news about the public trial spread throughout the world, letting those who couldn't see the live broadcast understand what the Navy had done, and they all clapped and cheered.

A few days ago, people were still criticizing the Navy, but now they are all praising the Navy for its courage and attitude.

It must be said that the power of public opinion is really strong. The Navy is still the same Navy, and its prestige has risen instead of falling.

Smoker, as the Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, also quickly released relevant policies and recruited personnel to get the Independent Commission Against Corruption up and running as soon as possible. Although he was very tired, he enjoyed it.

New World, Red Force.

Beckman looked at Totto Land in the distance, gently exhaled a smoke ring, and turned to look at the carefree Shanks on the side.

"Hey, stupid captain, are you really going to Totto Land to attend that tea party?"

Shanks gulped down a bottle of rum, and a flash of light flashed in his drunken eyes: "It's a waste not to go~ I really want to know what's fun in Totto Land!"

Beckman shook his head: "I really can't do anything about you..."

*Bang*~

Lucky Roux, standing on the side, hugged Beckman and said unclearly while chewing meat: "What are you afraid of? We are the Red Hair Pirates! Even if Big Mom wants to play any tricks, we are not afraid! Right! Shanks!"

"Hahahaha! Well said, come, come, have a drink!"

Beckman raised the corners of his mouth slightly, didn't join the group of drunks, and turned to look into the distance.

There are currently three sea overlords: Bai Huzi, Big Mom, and Kaido. They have already fought Bai Huzi and Kaido, but the BIG MOM Pirates have been quiet.

As a result, they received Big Mom's tea party invitation not long ago, which is known to everyone.

Who in the New World doesn't know what Big Mom's invitation means?

Perhaps they had no way out long ago. After all, they are already the pirate crew closest to the sea overlords on the sea.

Therefore, even if it is a trap, they must go. Only in this way can they go further and let their captain Shanks become the fourth sea overlord!

Above the sea, a huge black raven glided in the air, and Karl sat on the raven's back, eyes closed.

In fact, he was using 【Shadow Sight】 to share vision with the raven, enjoying the pleasure of soaring in the sky.

"Keep it up! We'll be there soon!"

"Caw! Caw caw! (Hungry)"

"Don't worry, you'll get your share. When we get to Totto Land, I'll let you eat your fill!"