Chapter 29: Cui Ze: My Good Comrade-in-Arms Vergo! Let Us Continue Together
Chapter 29: Choi Ze: My Comrade Virgo! Let’s Keep Hunting Pirates Together!
“Hey, wait, this isn’t right, is it?”
Virgo, the high-ranking undercover agent embedded within the Navy—also known as the Pangolin—dropped the unconscious pirate henchman from his grasp.
His gaze fixed on Rao G across the deck, who had nearly been cleaved in two by Choi Ze’s blade, his expression utterly stunned.
As the only person aboard the Navy warship who had prior knowledge of the entire “pirate attack incident,” Virgo was well aware of the general course of events, having been briefed in advance by the young master.
Virgo understood perfectly that the young master, Donquixote Doflamingo, was currently executing “Plan B of the first strategy.”
According to this plan, the so-called “New North Sea pirates”—a force largely disguised by family square troops—would mostly become the young master’s accumulated military achievements.
And Rao G was a crucial piece of this Plan B.
Originally, Rao G was supposed to use his unparalleled martial arts skills to wreak havoc on the Navy warship before being defeated face-to-face by the “stepping forward” Virgo, cast into the sea with his fate unknown.
Then, Virgo—“heavily wounded” in the battle—would continue fighting, leading the Navy’s elite forces to capture all invading pirates, with only a few high-ranking pirates narrowly escaping thanks to their Devil Fruit powers.
In the end, Virgo would emerge as an unyielding “battle hero,” reaping vast internal Navy prestige and military glory.
That was the normal script!
But now?
Rao G had just boarded the Navy warship and hadn’t even taken down a single target before nearly being cut down?
Young master!
This scene has collapsed right from the start!
What am I supposed to do now?
...
While Virgo was utterly baffled, Rao G was secretly cursing to himself as well.
How could this sharpshooter kid have such a stubborn head?
And his attacks were so insidious and vicious!
Back on the pirate ship, Rao G had already noticed this Navy marksman who never missed a shot.
He knew this guy single-handedly suppressed the entire pirate ship’s firepower and had precisely sniped numerous pirates.
On one hand, Rao G assumed that sharpshooters were generally poor at close combat;
On the other, driven by the rage to avenge his family members,
He decided to pick this conspicuous “soft target” and use his life and blood to kick off the next phase of the plan.
Yet unexpectedly...
After drifting at sea for decades, he ended up capsizing in this tiny gutter!
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Choi Ze’s blade, “Disassembly Saintess: Replica,” didn’t just slice through Rao G’s tight-fitting garment—it carved a deep gash across his abdomen!
The blade was unnaturally sharp, almost otherworldly!
Rao G could distinctly feel his blood, strength, and life force draining relentlessly through the wound.
Without immediate treatment, he felt his old bones would soon be left behind on this Navy warship!
However...
A flicker of determination flashed in Rao G’s aged eyes.
How could he let a mere broken body interfere with the young master’s plan?
...
After cutting Rao G’s lower abdomen, Choi Ze did not linger but swiftly retreated several large steps, utilizing the explosive technique of “Beast Breathing: Total Concentration.”
Gamers know well that once a boss is heavily injured, the next turn usually triggers a “berserk mode”!
Choi Ze was fully aware of the terrifying damage his strike had inflicted.
He saw clearly that if Rao G hadn’t quickly covered the abdominal wound with one hand, his internal organs might have spilled out through the gaping cut!
The blade of “Disassembly Saintess: Replica” was that sharp!
Not to mention it had a certain degree of “defense-ignoring” effect!
But severely wounding a boss meant facing the consequences of their berserk state.
Choi Ze’s eyes fixated tightly on every move Rao G made, not daring to relax for a moment.
His chest rose and fell steadily; the power of “Beast Breathing” surged within him, and “Iron Block” was primed for immediate activation.
“Earth Weng Fist—!”
Rao G released the hand clutching his chest and abdomen, raising both arms to form a capital letter G.
An overwhelming aura burst forth instantly from his frail body.
Choi Ze’s pupils contracted slightly.
He noticed a torrent of blood gushing from Rao G’s wound, even dragging out a small section of blood-red intestines.
Yet this brutal appearance seemed to have no effect on the old man.
“Ultimate secret technique—”
A stronger aura erupted from Rao G’s body, radiating outward.
His muscles and physique swelled noticeably with the growing aura, his frame expanding several sizes as more blood spilled from the wound.
At that moment, a figure suddenly dashed into the battlefield between Choi Ze and Rao G.
He had a youthful mushroom haircut, his clean face free of any food stains.
The pirate undercover—Virgo!
“Iron Block: Diabolo!”
Shouting the name of the move, Virgo swiftly moved before Rao G and struck his body with great force, calling out,
“Choi Ze! Get out of here! I’ll handle this guy!”
Rao G, ready to unleash,
“…”
Choi Ze, nerves taut,
“…”
“Good brother! That’s the plan! This monstrous old man’s on you!”
Choi Ze had no idea what madness had seized Virgo, but at this moment, his favor toward Virgo soared instantly.
Probably from now on, he wouldn’t use Virgo’s undercover identity to coerce him… right?
Though Virgo seemed to strike Rao G with great force, he actually employed a gentle, skillful strength.
His true goal was to push the gravely wounded Rao G off the Navy warship.
As a comrade of the Donquixote family, Virgo would never stand by and watch Rao G die aboard a Navy ship!
Sensing Virgo’s firm resolve, Rao G, half amused and half exasperated, had no choice but to abandon his plan to unleash his life force—unless he wanted to include Virgo in his attack.
However, the ultimate move of Earth Weng Fist, “G’s Mark,” was far beyond what Virgo could endure at this moment!
‘Enough, enough…’ Rao G sighed inwardly and reined in his energy and aura.
Boom!
With a “life-risking” charge, Virgo rammed the berserk Rao G, sending him flying.
Rao G’s body hurtled through the air, smashing through the ship’s railing and plunging into the sea below.
At the very moment Rao G struck the water, two new prompts popped up on Choi Ze’s screen.
[You have defeated an elite pirate rated D!]
[You have obtained a D-grade “Victory Bait”!]
“My good comrade Virgo!”
Choi Ze approached with a radiant smile, slapping Virgo heavily on the shoulder.
His warmth and familiarity felt as if he had met a half-brother from another mother.
“You drove off that damned old pirate!
“But there are still many pirates left on the ship.
“Now, let’s go hunt down more pirates together!”
Many thanks to “Zi Fei Yulan” and “jacky33” for their generous 100 starting coin rewards!!
(End of chapter)