One Piece: Starting as a Marine Lieutenant, I Slack Off and Get Stronger

The first step is to lure out Kaido, and Jack is the best bargaining chip. Therefore, two admirals are involved in this operation: Aokiji and Kizaru. As Kizaru's subordinate, Karl naturally has to join this tricky mission.

"So this time our mission is going to be very difficult! After all, we're not facing any small fry this time!"

Karl remained unfazed. "Difficult? I doubt it. I'm just a major in the headquarters. You can't expect me to go head-to-head with Kaido, can you? In the end, you'll be working for Aokiji while I provide buffs from behind."

"Kaido of the Beasts, one of the three overlords of the New World? He is indeed a troublesome guy. But I am very curious, the Navy has captured Kaido more than once, and every time he has been able to escape unscathed."

"Is this operation absolutely certain to kill?"

Kizaru pouted, looking nonchalant: "Who knows! Just follow the mission and don't overthink it!"

The reason for capturing Kaido was not only to humiliate him, but also to extract his bloodline factor.

Vegapunk's [Artificial Devil Fruit] project is about to yield results, but Kaido's bloodline factor is running low, so he demands that the World Government capture Kaido and donate his blood, which indirectly facilitated this plan.

However, Kizaru didn't want to reveal too much to Karl; he would find out eventually.

Soon, the warships crossed the Red Line via the transport system at the bottom of Mary Geoise and arrived in the New World.

Compared to the way pirates arrive in the New World, this method is convenient, fast, and most importantly, safe.

During this time, Karl also saw the Holy Land of Mary Geoise. He had to admit that the place was indeed luxurious and grand, worthy of being the residence of the world's nobles.

But beneath the surface of prosperity, the filth and decay within far exceed imagination.

Upon arriving in the new world, Carl looked at the scenery, which was exactly the same as the first half, and couldn't help but exclaim, "Is this the new world? It doesn't feel any different from the first half!"

Speaking of which, I used to hang out in the North Blue, but recently I came to the Grand Line and I didn't expect to connect with the New World so quickly.

He finally awakened dual-color Haki, but before he could even have a chance to bully the weak, he had to face a behemoth like the Beast Pirates. He really just wanted to slack off!

"You're really fearless, aren't you, Lieutenant Karl? Pirates in the New World are quite terrifying!"

Karl's lips curled up slightly. He had already prepared himself for this and didn't feel anything special. After all, he was following a general, and he couldn't just go around bullying weaklings every day!

He's not Smoker!

"Haha, by the way, Admiral Kizaru, Kaido isn't really coming to rescue Jack all by himself this time, is he?"

Kizaru scratched his head: "Well... based on my understanding of Kaido, he will definitely come alone."

Okay, Kaido is still Kaido. Karl is relieved that he came alone. Now he doesn't have to worry about his life and can just focus on being a good support.

after one day.

Kizaru's warship successfully rendezvoused with Aokiji at G-2 base, where Staff Officer Tsuru had been waiting for a long time.

"Kizaru, Aokiji, you've come at the right time. The news that Jack is being held in the G-2 branch has already been spread. If nothing unexpected happens, Kaido will definitely come back to break him out. I'll be counting on you two then."

Aokiji seemed to respect Advisor Tsuru very much, and smiled slightly at her: "Of course."

Kizaru remained as unreliable as ever, intently trimming his nails, much to Karl's dismay.

However, Staff Officer Tsuru seemed to have long been accustomed to Kizaru's attitude, and instead turned his gaze to Karl standing next to Kizaru, revealing a kind smile.

"You must be Major Karl!"

Karl quickly saluted Staff Officer Crane and said in a strong voice, "Yes, sir."

"I've heard that your abilities have healing and strengthening effects. When Kaido arrives, I'll have to ask you to take good care of him."

"Don't worry, Staff Officer He, I would have done it even if you hadn't said anything."

"Hehehe, that's good, that's good..."

After the small operational meeting, Carl also met Tina, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, at G-2 base. There was also a tall and aloof woman with her.

If nothing unexpected happens, it should be Gion, codename Momousagi, a vice admiral and general candidate at headquarters.

When Karl saw her, she was wearing a pink tight-fitting top and super short hot pants, with a very obvious spider tattoo on the outside of her left thigh, and a long knife with a white handle at her waist.

From Karl's perspective... big breasts, long legs, fair skin and beautiful face, no wonder Chaton confessed to her 100 times but refused to give up.

“Karl, Tina knew you would come. Let me introduce you. This is Vice Admiral Gion.”

Karl smiled and nodded at Gion: "Hello, Vice Admiral Gion, you are very beautiful. Uh, you and Tina are both very beautiful. You are indeed the face of the Navy."

Seeing Tina's lips curl into a slight smile, Karl breathed a sigh of relief, realizing he had almost made a grave mistake.

Gion, however, covered her mouth and laughed: "Little Karl is quite the smooth talker; he's probably fooled quite a few naive young girls!"

Carl smiled without saying a word, because what she said was true. Even though Beihai was full of handsome men, Carl still outshone everyone with his tall and handsome appearance, thus becoming a well-known heartbreaker in the area.

"By the way, Tina told me that your ability has healing and strengthening effects. Can I try it out?"

Sigh~ Karl sighed inwardly, another one coveting his... abilities.

Chapter 32 Drought Jack

There was nothing I could do; after all, she was a great beauty, and I had to give her face.

Karl reached out, conjuring a ball of holy light, and merged it into Gion's body. Upon first touching the warm power of the holy light, Gion couldn't help but let out a heart-stirring moan...

"Uh-huh~"

Gion then realized what was happening, rolled her eyes at Karl, but showed no sign of embarrassment, befitting her status as the eldest sister.

"Hey, Gion-nee, look! Your tattoo!"

Gion looked down and saw that the spider tattoo on the outside of her thigh was fading until it disappeared completely.

"It's all your fault. My sister finally made up her mind to get a tattoo, and now all that effort has been for nothing."

Karl scratched his head. "Is it my fault that the healing effect is too strong?"

"Hehe, Gion-nee looks just as good without that tattoo. Look how fair and tender she is!"

Gion burst into laughter, much to Karl's delight. He couldn't help it; it was the first time he'd seen something this big since arriving at Naval Headquarters. Monica's was not small, but it wasn't either.

But Carl quickly looked away, partly to make a good first impression, and partly because Carl had already seen a lot and considered this a trivial matter.

Gion's laughter quickly attracted the attention of Chaton Kake, who was not far away.

"Why is Gion laughing so happily? Wait, it's that pretty boy!"

Kaji's expression changed, and he hurriedly came over to join in the fun: "Gion seems to be in a good mood today! Oh, who is this? Won't you introduce him to me?"

Gion's smile immediately vanished, and she said in a nonchalant tone, "Vice Admiral Kakei, this is Major Karl, Admiral Kizaru's adjutant."

"Oh, Major Karl! I've heard so much about you. I am Kaji, and I am a suitor of Lieutenant General Gion."

Karl was slightly taken aback by Kaji's lewd and greasy face. To be honest, this was the first time he had ever seen someone so lewd; even Kizaru was far inferior to him.

Karl then looked at Gion with pity. How disgusting it must be to be confessed to by someone like that almost 100 times.

"In that case, I'll be going now. Admiral Kizaru is going to take me to see the so-called Jack the Drought. You two can continue your conversation!"

Carl didn't want to get himself into trouble because of a woman he had just met, so he said goodbye and left quickly.

Jiaji nodded silently to himself, thinking that the kid was quite sensible, but he also felt inexplicably relieved.

Upon closer inspection, Karl's good looks almost made him feel pressured. Gion had rejected him so many times; what if she actually liked him?

G-2 Branch Prison.

"Admiral Kizaru." "Karl, you've come at the right time. Look, this guy is the new All-Star of the Beasts Pirates, Jack the Drought."

Karl looked in the direction Kizaru was pointing and saw a tall, muscular man sitting quietly in a Seastone cell.

His hands and feet were clad in heavy sea stone handcuffs, and only his eyes were visible on his face, while the rest of his body was covered by an iron mask.

Upon seeing Carl enter, Jack's eyes flashed with disdain, and he let out a cold snort.

Karl smiled and said, "Oh my, isn't this thanks to the shipping magnate? He's already so impressive on our first meeting!"

"This guy's pretty arrogant!"

Kizaru nodded seriously: "That's right! He was cursing quite fiercely just now! I had to teach him a lesson before he became so well-behaved."

"Hmph! Kizaru, if you've got the guts, unlock these chains and see how I beat you up!"

Kizaru didn't reply, but shrugged at Karl, as if to say, "Look?"

"How much was the bounty on this guy again?"

"Hmm~ Let me think, a little over 4 million Berries, but in terms of strength, this guy isn't even as strong as Weevil you met last time!"

That should make it clear to Karl that Jack's high bounty is partly due to his strength, but more so due to the support of the Beast Pirates.

"Haha, Admiral Kizaru, am I seeing things? This guy is a fish-man?"

"A fish-man ate a Devil Fruit... Hey, big oaf, can you swim?"

Jack's eyes narrowed, as if he'd been hit where it hurt, and he gripped the sea stone railing tightly: "What the hell did you say! Come on in and fight me one-on-one if you dare!"

"Oh dear, how scary! Don't frighten my old adjutant!"

A dazzling golden light condensed at Kizaru's fingertips, and a light blast exploded on Jack's chest, blooming into a bloody flower. Jack immediately became obedient.

Kizaru, is it?! I, Jack, will remember this grudge. One day I'll catch you on the high seas and see if I have to rely on my ship to settle things!

"Alright, Carl, let's go! There's nothing interesting about this guy."

After saying that, Kizaru left the prison on his own. Karl responded with a sound of agreement, then walked up to Jack with a half-smile on his face.

"If Kaido manages to rescue you, you'd better pray you don't run into me at sea, because if you do, I guarantee you'll die a horrible death."