Others thought that Princess Otohime was killed by human pirates, but Karl knew it was Hody Jones. In other words, this assignment for Karl would be a piece of cake. No, no, no, forget it. The risk is too high, and the benefit is dubious.
Although Fishman Island and Princess White Star are very alluring to Karl, the risks outweigh the benefits, and Karl doesn't want to wade into murky waters.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, your words make sense, well, leave these pirate groups to me!"
Karl casually took the information about the pirate group, bid farewell to Sengoku, and prepared for departure.
Crescent Bay.
Karl looked at the three warships in front of him with some excitement, feeling like he was back in the times of the 108th Division.
"Reporting to Colonel Karl, everything is ready and set to depart at any time!"
"Great, what's your name?"
The strong man in front of him straightened his chest, raised his head, and shouted with immense power:
"Sir, my name is Nelson, rank Sergeant, your adjutant."
"Very well, let's set off!"
"Don't be in such a hurry to leave! Karl, you forgot to take something!"
Karl turned around and saw Kizaru standing behind him with a distressed look, holding a rectangular box in his hand.
Adjutant Nelson immediately saluted upon seeing Kizaru and said excitedly:
"Admiral Kizaru!"
"What is this...?" Karl seemed to have realized something and looked at Kizaru with surprise.
"That's correct! It's exactly what you think!"
Karl quickly took the box from Kizaru, opened it, and glanced inside to confirm it was a knife, then immediately closed it again.
"Thank you, Admiral Kizaru."
Kizaru pursed his lips and waved his hand:
"Of course, you have to complete the task alone today! So quickly!"
"In that case, I won't bother you any longer. Remember to call me if you need anything."
With these words, Kizaru turned into photons and disappeared.
Karl sighed inwardly, thanking Vegapunk , and thought, let's go fishing together when we have time…
After boarding the warship, Nelson asked:
"Colonel Karl, where are we headed?"
Without hesitation, Karl replied: "We're going to Water 7, a group of pirates will soon land there."
"Yes, Sir!"
Returning to his room, Karl rubbed his hands together and slowly opened the box. Inside was a completely black knife, essentially similar to the first "kitetsu," but the handle had undergone significant changes.
The blade had changed from the original round guard to a shape resembling raven feather wings. The sword's handle was adorned with feather patterns and topped with a red eye.
As soon as Karl took the knife in his hands, it instantly transformed. The entire blade twisted and finally turned into a black raven with blood-red eyes that stared directly at Karl.
The eyes were alert, and it kept flapping its wings as if warning Karl not to get closer.
"Hmm, quite aggressive!"
Karl's eyes narrowed, and he clasped the raven's body, speaking in a deep voice:
"Surrender or die?"
"Ah! Kaa-aa!"
The raven wildly flapped its wings and let out a bewitching cry, but its movements became weaker and weaker. Finally, it ceased its resistance and lowered its head in submission.
"From now on, your name is Raven, transform into a sword!"
The raven nodded, transformed back into a sword, and automatically fell into Karl's hand.
"Not bad!"
Karl nodded silently. This sword met his requirements both in appearance and quality.
Karasuma?
Don't get involved with me anymore; I'm afraid Raven won't understand you.
Three minutes later, Karl stepped out of the cabin, watched as the sailors under Nelson's command worked seamlessly, and nodded with satisfaction.
Now he just needed to be an observer, fish when there was nothing to do, and act when there was something.
"Hey!" Colonel Karl, that bird on your shoulder...
Karl smiled slightly and couldn't help but boast:
— This! This is my weapon, called Raven.
As soon as he finished speaking, Raven transformed from bird form into a weapon, and a beautiful black long knife appeared in Karl's hand, leaving the onlookers amazed.
— What, what's happening?
— Ha-ha-ha, have you heard about ability transfer technology? — This bird is a weapon with power.
Although Nelson didn't understand, he was shocked. Yet he still remembered the mission and quickly asked:
— By the way, Colonel Karl, who is our target this time?
— Here, here he is! — Karl took out a wanted poster.
— The Flame Pirates, Rocky Thompson! Bounty — 87 million Berries!
Karl nodded: — Yes, our goal is to lie in wait for him in the Capital of Seven Waters, and then send him to Impel Down. Are you confident in your abilities?
Nelson and the group of soldiers thought there was no need to ask. Who didn't know that Colonel Karl could easily handle pirates with bounties close to 300 million, like Rocky Thompson? Just a breeze.
— Yes!!!
— Very well, let's hurry and try to take them down in one blow!
— O-o-o-oh!!!
After three days of sailing, Karl's warship finally arrived in the City of Seven Waters. Looking at the familiar buildings, Karl involuntarily smiled. He had finally reached the island he knew well.
To avoid detection by the pirates, Karl directed the warship toward the City of Seven Waters, assigned a few marines to monitor the island with debris, and then he could relax.
Walking down the streets of the floating City of Seven Waters, Karl noticed he was drawing quite some attention.
How could a young Marine with a heroic appearance and a handsome face not attract attention? Karl had long been used to this.
— Boss, how much is the rental for one Blue?
The owner of the Blue rental shop immediately smiled and said:
— You're a Marine ! No, 1000, 500 Belli, 500 Belli is enough!
— Great, I just want a regular Blue!
Sitting on Blue, which looked like a sea donkey, Karl couldn't help but light a cigarette. It would be great if there was a woman nearby.
— Blue, take me for a ride!
Blue snorted, as if it was long accustomed to this, and slowly floated down the water channel.
During this time, Karl didn't idle but took the opportunity to spend the daily rewards he had accumulated over the past four days.
After 20 enhancement cards, his perception was still at D+, unchanged, but the 12 random rewards surprised him.
"Congratulations on receiving 3 swordsmanship skill cards, 1 observation Haki enhancement card, 20 days of life * 6, 1 box of sweet water for the heavyweights, 5 million Belli."
What could Karl say! When he is sleepy, he gets a pillow. This truly is a mature System, perfectly attuned to its master's needs.
After using everything, although Karl's observation Haki remained at LV2, he gained an additional swordsmanship skill at LV2 (maximum LV5).
Even though it's only LV2, he feels as if he's been training for a long time. Not only has he grasped the breath of all things, but he can also easily unleash flying slashes.
Now that he can harden Armament Haki and use flying slashes, could he be considered a swordsman?
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