chapter 49

"Good swordsmanship, incredible swordsmanship!" Zephyr couldn't help but sigh as he witnessed Mu Feng beheading Weibull. He had just fought Weibull himself, and the man's strength was on par with that of an admiral. Yet, Mu Feng had effortlessly taken him down.

Mu Feng smiled. In truth, Weibull hadn't performed weakly at all. It should be noted that he had been engaged in a battle with Zephyr for several hours prior to their encounter.

However, even with Weibull at his peak, he posed only a slight challenge to Mu Feng.

"That old bastard Garp is lucky to have such a talented grandson," Zephyr remarked. Mu Feng's arrival had been timely, resulting in few casualties among the recruits on the ship. While many had sustained serious injuries, their lives had been saved. Zephyr didn't hold any resentment in his heart. After all, when you become a Marine, you must be prepared to risk your life in the treacherous waters.

"Alright, kid. I'll handle the aftermath. You report the situation to Sengoku," Zephyr said, waving his hand.

"Okay." Mu Feng nodded, a smile on his face.

Zephyr, the old man who had devoted his life to the Marines, commanded respect even if one didn't particularly like him. He was worthy of admiration.

Mu Feng connected the Den Den Mushi, but before he could speak, Sengoku's voice came through hurriedly. "Mu Feng, how's the situation?! Is Zephyr injured?! What about the casualties?! Who dares to attack a Marine battleship under the Four Emperors' command?!"

Sengoku, being an old friend of Zephyr's, was understandably concerned.

"Zephyr Admiral is not seriously injured, and the number of casualties should be less than 20," Mu Feng estimated and replied.

Sengoku let out a sigh of relief upon hearing Mu Feng's report.

No serious casualties was good news. If there had been significant casualties, it would not only tarnish the reputation of the Marines but also deeply affect Zephyr. "Who is responsible for this?! Who dares to openly attack a Marine battleship under the banner of the Four Emperors?!"

"It was a man named Edward Weibull," Mu Feng informed.

"That guy?!" Sengoku's voice sounded surprised.

"Marshal, do you know him? He claims to be Whitebeard's son," Mu Feng expressed his curiosity about Weibull's true identity.

"I'm not entirely sure. He appeared under the banner of Whitebeard's son. Whitebeard neither confirmed nor denied it. The only thing we know for certain is that Miss Barking is not Weibull's mother. By the way, what happened to him?" Sengoku questioned.

As an individual, it was clear to see that Miss Barking was not Weibull's mother. If Weibull truly was Whitebeard's son and Miss Barking was his mother, it would only prove that Whitebeard had been blind, and Whitebeard was not one to make such mistakes.

"Well, I killed Weibull," Mu Feng stated casually.

"...," Sengoku fell silent for a moment.

After a while, he dryly said, "Well, good job." Weibull possessed combat power comparable to that of an admiral, yet Mu Feng spoke of his defeat so casually.

"Thank you for the compliment, Marshal. Is there anything else?" Mu Feng inquired.

"Yes. By the way... Don't stay in the New World for too long. Return to Chambord as soon as possible," Sengoku advised, just as he was about to hang up the Den Den Mushi.

"What's the matter, Marshal Sengoku?" Mu Feng asked, puzzled.

"Nothing... The person Kaido has ordered you to kill in the New World. With your strength, I'm not worried about the 'Three Calamities' interfering. I'm concerned that the madman Kaido might take matters into his own hands," Sengoku explained. Marine had a deep understanding of the happenings in the New World.

"Oh, I see," Mu Feng frowned.

He then smiled and said, "Understood, Marshal Sengoku."

"Good." Sengoku's voice came through the Den Den Mushi before he hung up. After hanging up, Sengoku furrowed his brows, feeling that something was amiss. He pondered for a while but couldn't come up with a reason. He continued to attend to his duties at Marine Headquarters.

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"Mu Feng, aren't you going back to Marine Headquarters?" Zephyr asked.

Mu Feng smiled and replied, "I still need to be stationed in the Chambord Islands for three more months. It would be quicker to cross the Calm Belt directly."

"Alright, then I'll leave first. See you at home," Zephyr bid farewell.

Watching Zephyr's warship sail away, Mu Feng turned to Guy and said, "Find the nearest island to restock our supplies."

Guy, upon hearing the order, had a visibly puzzled expression.

With sufficient supplies on the warship, there was no need to restock for three months. Moreover, Mu Feng's warship had only set sail from the Chambord Islands less than half a day ago. Though he didn't know what Mu Feng had in mind, Guy refrained from asking questions.

After Mu Feng's warship docked, Kaido received the news promptly.

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In the waters of the Beasts Pirates, Kaido wore a displeased expression as his attempts at suicide had once again failed.

With a grim expression, "Wind Calamity" approached Kaido and reported, "Boss, the Marine who killed Jack has appeared. They're on Palmidor Island."

Kaido stood up, his eyes flashing with anticipation. He opened his mouth and said, "Alright, I see. I can take down Jack... and engage in a battle with a Warlord at the same time. Hehehe... I hope this will alleviate my boredom and prolong my life."

Alone, Kaido left the Sea of Beasts.

Kaido's sudden departure went unnoticed by the Marine's undercover agents within the Beasts Pirates. By the time they learned of his reappearance, Kaido had already arrived on Palmidor Island. The Marine's undercover agents swiftly reported this information to Marine Headquarters.

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[This is the last public chapter. It will be published tonight, and the next ten chapters will be released tomorrow... I humbly ask for your continued support.]