It was difficult for everyone to agree with the plan of abandoning the Amber. After having been together for so long, and knowing that he had most likely given birth to a ship spirit, it was also difficult for everyone to treat the Amber as an ordinary ship.
Going to an island 10,000 meters high in the sky was such an interesting thing, so of course he had to take the Amber with him - even though he might not want to go.
"Then we can only think of other ways, convert the Amber into a spaceship, or find another route, a place called the 'Top of the West'." Zhang Daye said, "Just go find Tina Ask."
Tina was resting next to the U-shaped bay inside Gaya Island. After inspection, she felt that it was very suitable for building a military port and as a training venue for sailors to swim and dive.
"Kongdao? Why do you suddenly have such an idea? Tina is surprised."
Zhang Daye replied: "Because I am curious. After all, it is an island 10,000 meters above sea level. I want to play around."
Tina said: "Although I want to help, Tina is also in a dilemma when it comes to navigation information."
"That's it..." Zhang Daya was not too disappointed and thought about asking Gion or Zefa later.
"Captain Tina, there is a warship heading towards the Western Peninsula. We have received contact from the other party. It is Commodore Vergo!" A sailor panted and ran over to report.
"Are you finally here?" Tina said to Zhang Tatsuya, "Tina is going to meet Brigadier General Vergo. Does Mr. Tatsuya want to see him?"
"Of course, if it's convenient, I'm also curious about what kind of person Brigadier General Vergo is." Zhang Da also nodded, thinking it would be better if he could have a feast.
The group of people followed Tina to the coast of the Western Peninsula, where soldiers waved flags to guide the warships to dock.
When the warship stopped, a tall man stepped out of the ship. He had short black hair, sunglasses, lightning-shaped sideburns, and jagged beard. He had a well-proportioned figure and well-dressed clothes. He looked like a tough guy.
The only thing that ruined his image was that there was a spoon stuck to his left cheek, but he didn't seem to notice it.
Tom tilted his head and looked at him, and curiously took out a spoon and tried to stick it on his face.
Tina silently labeled her future boss as "maybe unreliable" in her mind, but the expression on her face did not change. She stepped forward to salute in a dignified manner:
"Commodore Vergo, Captain Tina of the Navy Headquarters, the current interim commander of the Navy of Gaya Island, is reporting to you."
"Thank you, Captain Tina." Even with a spoon stuck to his cheek, Virgo's majestic voice was not affected.
"Who are these?" Although he knew very well, Virgo still looked at Zhang Da and expressed doubts.
"This is Mr. Zhang Tatsuya, Miss Artoria, and..." Tina introduced Vergo one by one.
Zhang Daye and the others also responded appropriately.
"It turns out that everyone from the Kohaku Tour Group has heard about it many times." Vergo said kindly, "Even the Shichibukai lost to you, which is really impressive."
"No, no, no, the main reason is that Lieutenant General Huoshaoshan was present at the time, and Crocodile had been fighting for a long time." Zhang Da also stared at Virgo's eyes, "If it was a Shichibukai who has experienced hundreds of battles like Doflamingo, , we must not be opponents."
Vergo's expression remained unchanged, and the spoon on his cheek did not waver: "You can't say that. I heard my colleagues mentioned that even Lieutenant General Garp and Mr. Zefa are very optimistic about you."
Tina was a little confused. She didn't know why Zhang Daye suddenly mentioned Doflamingo. He had a problem with Doflamingo?
Zhang Daye lamented in his heart that Virgo's acting skills were up to par, or was it because he had a paralyzed face and his eyes were covered by sunglasses, so he seemed completely unresponsive? This kind of test is probably of no use to an old undercover agent like him.
It's not that Zhang Da hasn't considered saying it openly, but there is a saying that no one can be close to each other even if they are not close. Even if they have a good relationship with the navy, they are still outsiders.
Undercover matters are very sensitive. If the Navy investigates a commodore because of his words, it will chill the hearts of other generals and will be unhelpful to the unity within the Navy.
Today Zhang Da also said that Vergo was an undercover agent and the Navy went to investigate. Tomorrow he said that Warring States was an undercover agent. Should the Navy investigate?
So he either had to ignore the matter, or produce solid evidence, or else he could only make circumstantial speculation. Or just wait until some time to go to the new world and kill Doflamingo directly. Without the online undercover, can it still be considered an undercover?
Zhang Da was also thinking about how to create trouble for Doflamingo. Last time Diamanti took the initiative to deliver the bounty, ah no, she took the initiative to cause trouble, and she would continue to settle the score with them.
Vergo was not at peace at this time. There were so many Shichibukai, why didn't he mention others but Dover? Doesn’t this person know something?
Impossible. Vergo is confident that he has been undercover for so long and has never found any flaws. The only people in the family who know about this matter are a few cadres who are loyal to Dover, and no one will leak the information.
It was also his first time contacting the Amber Tour Group, and it was even more impossible for him to show any signs of weakness in front of them. Something was wrong, very wrong.
The first meeting between the two parties was not a pleasant one. Vergo quickly left with Tina on the pretext of handing over work. Before leaving, he politely invited Zhang Daye and the others to the dinner. Even in such small details, Vergo also acted like a real admiral.
Zhang Da also agreed wholeheartedly and smacked his lips after he left. It was such a big flaw and he didn't care about the navy's funding at all. Of course, it is also possible that he has been stationed in the New World and does not understand the situation.
"Don't learn these bad habits." Zhang Da also reached out and took off the spoon on Tom's face, "Let's go, today's physical fitness event is swimming, by the way, try diving to see if there are any cute sea beasts nearby."
Ye Yan said: "I won't go and go back to the ship to continue studying the form of the Lord of the Night."
"We also want to go back to the Amber." Perona and Weiwei couldn't practice swimming, especially because Weiwei didn't like water very much now due to the influence of the fruit's ability.
Hope she doesn't turn into a dirty kid who doesn't like bathing.
Zhang Daye’s current focus on training is physical fitness and dominance.
While swimming, use your sights and sounds to your fullest, and try to catch the 'sounds' around you. This way you can both exercise and assist Tom in catching fish, the best of both worlds.
He also tried using Armed Color Haki when swimming, and the result was that when his hands and feet hit the water, he would hit a big splash. If he controlled it well, the swimming speed could indeed be increased, but the movement was just a little louder.
And with more practice, he naturally mastered a very useful technique.
"Haha, Artoria, look, I can run on the water too!" Zhang Da also waved his arms happily, taking turns stepping on the sea with his feet, leaping several meters, with a lot of splash every time. .
Rather than running on the water, he is more like stepping on the sea to use force to jump. At first, he needed to use armed Haki to assist, but as Zhang Da also deliberately adjusted, he needed to use less and less Haki.
"Drifting on water with Qinggong?" Jackie Chan looked at him and said a familiar name in surprise.
"That's pretty much what it means!" Zhang Da also thought it was very appropriate. He spread his legs and ran around on the sea, as cheerful as a fool.
"Now that you have mastered such a move, why not practice the Moon Step more?" Arturia stood calmly on the sea. "The secret of stepping on the air is very similar to the principle of stepping on the water now."
"Huh?" Zhang Da also stopped, thought for a moment and nodded, "That makes sense!"
Rui Mengmeng shouted: "Boss."
"Huh? What's wrong?" Zhang Da also looked at her doubtfully.
Rui Mengmeng asked: "Can you stand on the sea without moving your feet?"
"No, I'm not Artoria." Zhang Da also glanced at the soles of his feet inexplicably, and then sank down with a plop, quite like Tom.
After swaying his legs slightly and emerging from the water, Zhang Da also wiped his face, and then began to practice the moon steps. Although it was not as smooth as expected, it still gained some experience, and Zhang Da also saw the hope of learning.
Wendy was thoughtful when she saw Zhang Daye's performance. She had also seen the skills and learning methods of the Six Styles and tried to practice them. However, because her main focus was on improving physical fitness and magic, progress in the Six Styles was slow. .
Another important reason is that the Six Styles are not that useful to her. She can attack, defend, and accelerate through magic. Working hard to improve magic will make her stronger even more obviously.
After such a long period of hard training, Wendy's magic has entered a stage where it is relatively difficult to improve. She feels that she can devote more energy to physical skills.
Seeing Zhang Daye's exercise process today, Wendy tried to gather the wind on her feet, and then released it in one breath as her legs exerted force, in order to achieve the acceleration effect that others could achieve by stepping on the ground multiple times in an instant. .
Shaved·Magic Edition, completed!
"In that case, maybe the moon walk can also be used." Wearing a children's swimsuit, Wendy started her own experiment on the magically modified version of the moon walk on the sea.
Although she often fell down, this difficulty did not stop Wendy. After clenching her fists to cheer herself up, she immediately started the next attempt.
Zhang Da, who was jumping on the sea not far away, also felt that he was under a lot of pressure. He had been practicing for so long, but his progress seemed to be caught up by Wendy!
Zhang Da also gritted his teeth quickly, tried his best to practice, and finally heard a "bang" before sunset and found the feeling of stepping on the air.
During the break, Zhang Da also lay on his back on the sea, admiring the sunset in a good mood: "Sure enough, only with pressure can you be motivated. I should thank Wendy for her encouragement."
"Why don't you practice those dragon-slaying magic moves next? The auxiliary magic is also very good." Zhang Daye, who had just completed one training task, silently added two more training tasks for himself.
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In the evening, everyone went to the banquet as scheduled, which was held at a temporary camp set up by the navy.
Vergo had heard some negative rumors about the Amber Tour Group, but he didn't take it seriously. There are many big eaters in the world, and even his own appetite is far greater than that of ordinary people. It's nothing unusual, and it's a waste anyway. It's something from the Navy, so I don't feel bad eating it no matter how much I eat.
The most important thing is that Vergo needs to have more contact with the Amber Tour Group to test whether they really know his identity. In addition, Dover pays special attention to this small group. If possible, he would like to collect more information so that he can be prepared if the two sides confront each other.
Amber Tour Group's idea is much simpler. It's a rare opportunity to eat from a big player. If you don't come, you won't get it.
Regarding the waste of navy ingredients, Zhang Daye and Vergo reached a subtle consensus. It's not their own food, so they don't feel bad.
As compensation, Zhang Da also decided to find a way to help the navy pull out the nail. If it couldn't be pulled out directly, then the owner of the nail would be pulled out.
At the beginning of the banquet, Zhang Daye and Vergo toasted each other, each with their own thoughts, but Tina felt an inexplicable chill on her back.
"I heard that you started your journey from the Chambord Islands, where you also fought against the world's greatest swordsman?"
"Yes, that time when Artoria and Hawkeye were competing, they accidentally destroyed a house. Guess what?" Zhang Daye said with a smile, "The people living in that house happened to be the Don Quixote family. People, do you think it’s a coincidence or not?”
What a coincidence, what a coincidence. Vergo knew that after that, Dover and the others were blocked by Lieutenant General He. Not only that the original goal of capturing Tezzolo was not completed, but he almost got himself involved. Sure enough, it was you guys. What a great thing to do to help!
Vergo said with some regret: "It's really a coincidence, but it's a pity that Doflamingo escaped in the end."
Is he angry with me? Zhang Da also imitated Tom and raised his eyebrows:
"It's also a pity that Diamanti was finally captured, but he was released just because Doflamingo became the Shichibukai."
"It's a pity. I heard that Diamanti was defeated by Miss Artoria?" The rumor Vergo heard was that Diamanti claimed that he was defeated by a swordsman of the same level as Hawkeye. Some are curious about Artoria's true strength.
Arturia swallowed the food in her mouth, wiped her mouth with a napkin, and then replied: "No, if you have to say it, he should be defeated by Tom."
Tom patted his chest, yes it was me.
Vergo hesitated: "This... cat?"
"Ha!" Zhang Da also laughed out loud, "That's right, Diamanti was poked in the butt by Tom with a spear at that time, and then the pain caused her to lose the ability to resist, and then I locked her with a seastone."
Vergo was filled with disbelief. Diamanti was also one of the top leaders of the family. Is it realistic to lose after being poked by a cat?
If that's the case, then why not tell the truth... With Diamanti's face-saving character, it is indeed impossible to tell the truth to the outside world.
Even though a person as calm as Vergo said this, he couldn't help but ask hesitantly: "Is that so?"
Zhang Da also raised his finger: "I swear to Ye Yan's integrity that I won't tell any lies."
Ye Yan said dissatisfied: "Hey, don't get involved with me!"
Vergo fell into deep thought, and he seemed to have accidentally learned about Diamanti's dark history.
The area involving Sky Island is a bit tangled. Judging from the early settings, very few people know about Sky Island. For example, when Brother Ming beat Bellamy and said, "It doesn't matter whether Sky Island exists or not," so does the Navy know? It's hard to tell if he knows, but judging from the subsequent plot, it's unlikely that he doesn't know. And I vaguely remember that in the later stages, some people questioned the existence of Sky Island, which was annoying to death.
(End of chapter)
