Chapter 378: In the News Again

The next day.

"Divine Sword Drawn, Navy Hero Karl Defeats Dracule Mihawk in One Stroke! Reaches the Peak of Swordsmen!!!"

"Throne Changes Hands? Vice Admiral White Crow Defeats Former World's Greatest Swordsman Dracule Mihawk, Forcefully Seizes the Title of World's Greatest Swordsman!"

Various exaggerated and eye-catching headlines all pointed to one thing: Hawk Eyes, who had occupied the throne of the world's greatest swordsman for nearly ten years, had become a thing of the past.

The current world's greatest swordsman is Karl!

And so, early in the morning, Karl received various phone calls.

"Karl, I heard you pushed Mihawk off? Is that guy okay? He is a Warlord of the Sea, after all. If he dies, I won't be able to explain it to the World Government!"

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, please rest assured, he definitely won't die, but he should suffer a bit."

"That's good. Right, there is something that needs you to handle. Have you heard of Drum Island?"

"I've heard of it, the Winter Island of the Four Seasons, right? But I really haven't been there. Has it been invaded by pirates?"

"That's right. Marshall D. Teach invaded this country with a group of pirates. Right, he has already established his own pirate crew, named the Blackbeard Pirates."

"Oh! Is that so? Then what's the use of me going now? Are they still on Drum Island?"

"No, according to intelligence, they seem to be looking for something on Drum Island, but didn't find it, which is why they destroyed the country. It is said that King Wapol was scared away. You know, because of his relationship with the Whitebeard Pirates, the Navy is paying close attention to his whereabouts."

"Alright, since that's the case, I'll go take a look! Anyway, I don't have any missions lately."

"Hmm, hmm, then I'll trouble you."

Ain, who was stark naked, lifted her head in a daze and said unclearly: "Mmm~ who is it... ah? Can't a person sleep?"

"Ahem, Ain is sleeping next to you? Sorry, for the disturbance." Then Sengoku immediately hung up the phone.

Ain immediately woke up upon hearing this voice: "Was that Fleet Admiral Sengoku?"

"That's right! The news of me becoming the world's greatest swordsman has almost spread throughout the world. Several people called me just now, but it just happened to be interrupted when it got to Fleet Admiral Sengoku."

Ain looked at the man in front of her, thinking in her heart: Look, this is my man.

"Are you not sleeping anymore?" Karl played with Ain's "baby cafeteria," turning it into the shape of a fighting cock's eyes.

Ain pressed Karl's mischievous hand with seductive eyes, her breathing becoming increasingly viscous.

The dam collapsed, and Karl had to throw himself into "Yu the Great controlling the flood." There was no way; Karl was destined to be a beast of burden. After all, Ain would give him, uh, food.

When the sun was high, Karl checked the time, preparing to have lunch at Baratie before leaving. As a result, as soon as he came out, he saw Sanji kneeling in front of Zeff saying something, and the people around him had tears faintly flickering in their eyes.

Sanji knelt on the ground, roaring with a crying voice: "Thank you for your care. I will never forget your great kindness as long as I live."

Looking closer, one would find that Sanji's tears were gushing like a spring, the crystal-clear tears soaking the floor. Red-Leg Zeff's expression didn't change, but his eyes were also soaked with tears.

The chefs of Baratie cried and cursed: "You stinking brat, it's so lonely after you leave, you bastard!!!"

Nami leaned on the railing of the *Going Merry*, silently wiping away tears. Zoro seemed to remember the time he parted with Koushiro, and with red eyes, mocked: "Pfft, crybaby cook."

Usopp's reaction was the most exaggerated. He looked even sadder and more miserable than Sanji, the person involved. They say women are made of water; Karl thinks Usopp is.

After saying goodbye, Sanji resolutely turned around, boarded the *Going Merry*, and waved goodbye to his family.

"Goodbye, Sanji! You must find ALL BLUE, you bastard!!!"

Zeff looked at the *Going Merry* sailing away, his heart filled with emotion.

As long as you have the conviction not to fear even death, you will definitely find it. Find ALL BLUE, Sanji!

"The pirate crew of Vice Admiral Garp's grandson is getting bigger and bigger. Do we really not need to manage them?"

Karl smiled faintly: "If you are really worried, you can focus on the Straw Hat Pirates. They are indeed different from other pirates."

"Then why do they still want to be pirates? Wouldn't it be better to be adventurers?"

Karl shook his head: "Do you think there is a difference between adventurers and pirates in the eyes of the World Government?"

Ain shook her head and didn't speak.

"Don't think too much. Just act as if they don't exist. On second thought, Vice Admiral Garp couldn't possibly raise his grandson to be a heinous villain, right?"

"Then what about Vice Admiral Garp's son, Dragon? Wait, I remember now. Revolutionary Army leader Dragon was also in the Navy once."

Loguetown.

"You guy really have big news wherever you go! You can even become the world's greatest swordsman while going out for a meal."

Smoker seemed a bit envious. After all, he had been in the Navy for so long and hadn't made the news headlines many times. The only times he did were by riding on Karl's coattails.

Let alone him, since Karl came to the Navy Headquarters, no Navy man had higher exposure than him. Even the three Admirals couldn't do it; after all, they had already had their glory days.

"What can I say about this? I really just wanted to eat a meal there. Who knew that guy Hawk Eyes would suddenly come to the East Blue?"

"Right, what about the Krieg Pirates? Have they all been caught?"

Karl shook his head: "I didn't catch them, but they should all be dead. Hmm... at least Krieg should be dead."

Smoker's brows furrowed: "Is that so... that's fine. Anyway, most of his subordinates are nobodies, so it's of no consequence."

Karl patted Smoker on the shoulder: "I came this time to say goodbye to you. We have to go."

Smoker was stunned, then revealed a smile: "Mission?"

"That's right. I'm not as relaxed as you. After all, I am a Navy Hero, aren't I?"

"Pfft! I can't be bothered with you. Let me tell you, I have already submitted an application to Fleet Admiral Sengoku. Before long, I will be transferred to the Grand Line."

"Oh."

Smoker's eyes widened. Is he being that perfunctory?

"Get lost, get lost, get lost! Seeing you makes me angry!"

"Hahahaha, I wish you an early arrival in the Grand Line. Ain, let's go!"

Rare Animal Island.

A sloppy man huddled in a treasure chest looked at the seriously injured man in front of him and couldn't help but scratch his head. ===== CHAPTER 380 =====