Chapter 432: Make Me a Sandwich!

On the sea, a massive, hulking Carp Dragon carried Musashi, Kojiro, and Miao Miao, cutting through the waves.

Kojiro clutched the smooth neck of the Carp Dragon tightly, his face full of anxiety, and couldn't help asking, "Musashi, Miao Miao, are we really going to the Orange Archipelago? It's currently surrounded on all sides by members of the Rocket Team."

"Of course!" Musashi placed his hands on his hips, assuming a confident stance, his tone resolute.

Beside him, Miao Miao also nodded, but his tone softened quickly, his tail gently sweeping Kojiro's arm: "Who made us owe Huo La that huge favor, meow~"

They still recalled that not long ago, they had learned from Dai Ochi Xis the full story of Huo La traversing a thousand years and saving the world in Hisui; the three fell silent then, each expression different—some shocked, some admiring, and a feeling beyond words stirring within them.

Later, they received news from Paipa that Huo La was currently on the Orange Archipelago, deep within the Rocket Team's encirclement; the three hesitated not at all, immediately deciding to set out toward the Orange Archipelago.

The League was full of concerns, weighing pros and cons and deliberating repeatedly, but the three of them were different, always following their hearts; once they decided on something, they never wavered.

Yet when he thought of the situation on the Orange Archipelago, Kojiro's tone sank again, his eyes full of self‑doubt: "With just the three of us and this level of strength, going to a place heavily besieged by the Rocket Team—can we really help Huo La?"

"Can you have some confidence!" Musashi raised his hand and gave Kojiro an Exploding Chestnut, his tone fiery, "Who are we? We are the Rocket Team that traverses the galaxy, omnipotent! Those who betrayed Banmu Laoda, defected to the foreign Sakaki, have long lost the true Rocket Team spirit and are no match for us!"

"Exactly, exactly, meow!" Miao Miao quickly agreed, proudly shaking his head, lowering his voice, and mysteriously adding, "I've already gotten some new high‑tech gear from Dr. Seg! Rest assured, even if we really can't win, our Run Away skill is top‑notch, guaranteed we won't be caught, meow~"

Kojiro rubbed his sore head, somewhat helplessly saying, "We haven't even started fighting, and you're already thinking about running away—this... this isn't right, is it? Too unspirited."

"What do you mean unspirited!" Musashi raised his hand again and gave him another, saying confidently, "We call this being prepared for rain before it falls! Leaving a contingency ensures we stand in an invincible position, understand?"

Kojiro was left speechless, only scratching his head and laughing awkwardly, "Alright, alright, you're right about everything. But Musashi, during your time in the League, you've certainly learned many idioms, you must have read a lot of books."

"Cut the nonsense!" Musashi's face flushed, feigning anger as he scolded, then raised his hand pointing into the distance, his tone instantly solemn, "Look, ahead is Fire Island! We must quickly devise a way to slip in quietly; we can't let those traitors spot us!"

In the League Headquarters' lounge, the scent of tea wafted, Professor Oak held a teacup, calmly took a sip, his expression relaxed and content.

Beside him, Paipa fidgeted restlessly, brows knit, face full of anxiety, unable to hold back, stepped forward and asked, "Professor Oak, are we really not going to the Orange Archipelago to help Huo La? The situation there is so dangerous now, with so many villains gathered; Huo La alone definitely can't handle it!"

Professor Oak slowly set down his cup, the bottom lightly tapping the table, producing a crisp sound.

After learning that Huo La was safe and sound, his nerves, strained for days, finally relaxed; he exhaled gently, soothingly saying, "Don't worry, we don't need to set out; someone has already gone to help him."

"Someone went?" Paipa's eyes flashed with doubt, instinctively asking, "You mean, the Rocket Team Trio of Musashi, Kojiro, and Miao Miao?"

Professor Oak smiled and nodded, his tone carrying a hint of understanding, "Yes, exactly them. With them there, Huo La won't face much trouble."

Paipa still wore a puzzled expression, his tone full of hesitation, "But... but the three of them, no matter how you look at it, don't seem capable of helping Huo La."

He wasn't very familiar with the Rocket Team Trio, but having the Rocket Team go help Huo La fight the Rocket Team sounds rather illogical.

"You, you're still too young." Professor Oak waved his hand, a hint of smile in his eyes, slowly explaining, "The three of them might not be able to confront directly and break the deadlock for Huo La, but when it comes to sabotage and stirring up the situation, they're definitely first‑rate."

He paused, then added, his tone more resolute, "Moreover, besides them, Red is already on the way to the Orange Archipelago."

"Red!" Hearing the name, Paipa froze, his eyes lighting up, his face bursting with surprise, "You mean that incredibly powerful, ever‑travelling Red? He's also going to help Huo La?"

"Mm." Professor Oak nodded again, his tone still composed, "With Red there, plus Huo La's own strength, and the Rocket Team Trio providing side assistance, we needn't worry too much about the situation on the Orange Archipelago."

Learning that Red was also en route, Paipa's lingering anxiety finally vanished, the worry on his face fading, replaced by a hint of eagerness, "Since that's the case, what can I do here? I can't just sit and wait for news forever!"

Professor Oak, hearing this, stroked the beard on his chin, then smiled at Paipa, his tone a little playful, "What you can do now is make a sandwich for me!"