69novels Chapter 229 Intelligence from Sky Island
Chapter 229 Intelligence from Sky Island
Chapter 229: Intelligence from the Sky Island
"cut!"
After Slad's antics, everyone lost interest in the Kingdom of Garcia, and the deck of the Freedom returned to normal.
Everyone else put down their fishing rods and jumped off the edge of the boat to do their own thing, except for Dick, who remained sitting on the edge of the boat, his hands still holding the fishing rod, looking old and frail.
boom! boom! boom!
Shortly afterward, a powerful collision echoed from the training area on the deck of the Freedom.
It was as if nothing had happened; no one even discussed last night's battle, let alone the Devil Fruit that had suddenly appeared in Mu Chong's arms.
The quiet and easygoing atmosphere aboard the Liberty ship did not reflect the calm seas. A chain reaction triggered by the major news in the newspapers was quietly brewing across the ocean.
Grand Line, Skypiea!
The original dwelling place of the gods has been completely transformed. Luxurious palaces have been built here, and countless houses have sprung up around them. This place is no longer exclusively for the gods; it has become a paradise for the inhabitants of the Sky Island.
At this moment, in the conference room of the central palace, around a round conference table sat several key figures from Sky Island, each with a somber expression on their face.
"Mr. Schidek, I remember you used to work at the Navy Headquarters. Based on the intelligence that has come from below, how many people do you think the Navy will be involved in this operation?"
As the current head of Sky Island, Hill Bot held a piece of paper in his hand. The paper contained the latest intelligence sent by the underground forces below. Hill Bot's hand holding the paper trembled slightly.
"Phew! The intelligence only describes the troop movements at the naval bases along the Grand Line, without explaining the reasons or the destinations. It's difficult to deduce the Navy's true intentions based solely on this intelligence!"
Schidek exhaled a puff of smoke, glanced at Hill Bott sitting opposite him who seemed overly flustered, sighed slightly, and continued...
"Hill Bot, the underground forces beneath Sky Island have only been established for a short time, so obtaining such firsthand intelligence is truly remarkable. You've worked hard these past few days! As for this intelligence, you can summarize it and report it directly to Brother Mu. I'm confident that with his judgment and strength, there won't be any problems!"
As the person personally appointed by Mu Chong to be in charge of the Sky Island, Hill Bot has been working like a workaholic ever since he was able to freely travel on and off the Sky Island. In a short period of time, he successfully established the framework of the underground forces.
Working day and night had left Hill Bot looking extremely haggard. If it weren't for the physical enhancements provided by his Zoan-type Devil Fruit, this guy would probably have collapsed countless times by now.
boom!
"Damn it! At this crucial moment, they can't offer anything of any use!"
Hill Bot slammed the intelligence report on the conference table, his face contorted with anger, his voice filled with self-reproach.
Hill Bott's words caused everyone sitting around the conference table to lower their heads, their faces invariably filled with self-reproach.
Boom boom boom!
"Hehehe! Young men! Why do you look so dejected? In my eyes, the results of your efforts are outstanding! You've done a really good job building something from scratch, and now you're even able to get news of naval operations at the first opportunity. Isn't that something to be happy about?"
"As for the detail and accuracy of intelligence, that is the direction you will strive for in the future. It is a long and arduous task. If you continue to be like this, I will think that the Lord of the Sky has entrusted the wrong person!"
The chief, sitting next to Skidek, tapped his cane lightly on the table, then spoke solemnly to the person opposite him.
boom!
"The chief is right. Instead of sitting here blaming ourselves, we should take action and gather more intelligence. That might be of some help to the captain! Hill Bot, assign the mission!"
No sooner had the chief finished speaking than Locas slammed his fist on the table, stood up, and shouted...
"Hill, perhaps we could contact the Revolutionary Army..."
"No, we shouldn't make that call if we can avoid it. Although the captain said we can exchange information, that's based on an equal exchange. If we're only asking for favors from them, we'll be in a very passive position in the future!"
Sitting next to Locas, Ohm quietly offered his suggestion, which was immediately rejected by Hill Bot, and the reason for the rejection made everyone nod in agreement.
Whoops!
"Gentlemen! I must make another trip to the Sky Island. The development of the underground forces is still too slow. At the current rate of development, it simply cannot keep up with the captain's growth! This is something I, Hill Bot, am very unwilling to see!"
At this moment, Hill Bott, who was speaking, exuded a peculiar aura, giving off the air of a superior.
“Hill…”
"I'm fine, sir! I hope you can take good care of me while I'm gone!"
"Gentlemen! Although Sky Island is located in the rear, it doesn't mean we can live a life of ease and comfort here. If anyone falls behind in the future, don't blame me for not showing any mercy!"
Hill Bot first respectfully bowed to Skedek, then quickly turned to the crowd and spoke solemnly, his aura growing increasingly imposing as he spoke.
Whoops!
The moment Hill Bot finished speaking, everyone sitting on the right side of the conference table stood up in unison, their expressions firm and solemn.
……
Bubbles! Bubbles!
In the cabin of the Freedom, a white Den Den Mushi suddenly rang, waking Belinda, who was reading a medical book nearby.
Click!
"Moshi Moshi! This is the Liberty!"
Belinda looked at the Den Den Mushi and answered it without hesitation.
"Um... This is Hill Bot. Please pass the Den Den Mushi to the captain!"
Hill Bott paused noticeably upon hearing Belinda's voice, then said...
After hearing the voice coming from the Den Den Mushi, Belinda frowned slightly, as if pondering the origin of the name.
After a long while, Belinda grabbed the Den Den Mushi and ran towards the deck of the Liberty.
Meanwhile, on the deck, Mu Chong and the others had stopped training and all of them had returned to the ship's railing, leaning over to look down at the Freedom.
"Hey! Slard! Are you sure the Kingdom of Garcia is in this location? If we keep going down like this, what if there's a bunch of sea kings lurking below...?"
Dick's gaze darted between Slard and the direction below obscured by clouds, and he asked with some concern.
"Hahaha! Dick! Don't worry about that! As long as the information you provide is accurate, the location I, Slater, found will definitely be right, unless..."
"Hello, Captain! Hill Bott wants to speak to you!"
Just then, Belinda ran from the deck to the wooden boat with a Den Den Mushi (snail phone) in her hand, interrupting Slade.
"Ok?"
Upon hearing Belinda's words, Mu Chong raised an eyebrow, caught the Den Den Mushi, and gestured to Slade, indicating that he should descend.
"Alright, Captain!"
Rumble!
As Slade finished speaking, the Freedom, propelled by the somersault cloud, began its rapid descent.
"Hill Bot, this is Mu Chong! What's up?"
At the same time, Kouchi spoke into the Den Den Mushi in his hand.
"Captain! According to the latest intelligence obtained from Skypiea, the Navy's naval base on the Grand Line is undergoing a large-scale troop movement!"
"I suspect that the Navy or the World Government deduced the Freedom's sailing direction or intended destination from this news, and they may very well launch a raid on you!"
"Judging from the naval operations, this operation is unlikely to be just a small-scale interception! Therefore, Captain..."