【One Piece】Dawn in the Darkness

"Goodbye, brothers!"

"What are you doing, you idiots!? Catch him!" Nick shouted angrily.

"Catch the intruder!!"

"We're going to make him pay for molesting our dear Chief Mocha!!!"

It was obvious that this sentence aroused the morale of the navy faster than any order, because more and more navy soldiers roared and rushed towards Lucci.

"These guys are idiots!" Lucci thought speechlessly, and then quickly shuttled through the corridors, occasionally slipping into the shadows to avoid the pursuit of the navy. Finally, Lucci got rid of the navy and found a room to hide in.

Lucci leaning against the door sighed deeply. He had never expected that he would get into so much trouble for a piece of information. He might as well have used his fruit ability to sneak in from the beginning. After all, he still couldn't escape the fate of being hunted down by the navy in the end.

He had to find the information he wanted and get out quickly. The navy had already discovered him and would be more alert. Most importantly, if they were stupid enough to search the entire island, that would be troublesome. After all, the navy at this base were a bunch of idiots...

Wait, where is this? Lu Qi looked up at the things in the room. Rows of cabinets filled with files appeared in front of him. This is impossible. After going through so many things, it is impossible for him to be so smooth.

Lucci rubbed his eyes and looked at the things in the room again. He looked at the room which still hadn't changed at all and smiled.

……

Lucci quickly checked the files in the archives and finally found some information about the Blackbeard pirates collected by the navy on a shelf. This information showed that Blackbeard had indeed appeared in the waters nearby. This was good, as it confirmed some speculations. In this case, his next island would indeed be Gaya, and Gaya did meet the characteristics of the islands that Blackbeard had visited before.

Thinking of something, Lucci quickly took out a map "Gaya, um." He muttered as he followed the route, calculating the approximate time required.

Suddenly he remembered some information about Straw Hat Luffy that he heard at the naval meeting today. If he also set out from the east of Alabasta in the next few days and sailed along the eastern route, then Ace's brother might also appear on Jaya Island. Lucci frowned and suppressed the inexplicable worry in his heart, hoping that he was overthinking and Ace's brother would not set out in that direction in the end, otherwise he might meet Blackbeard earlier than them.

"That intruder must still be in the base, we must find him!" Nick shouted, his face full of anger. "We must make him get the punishment he deserves for what he has done!"

"Yes!" All the angry navy soldiers responded loudly at once, their roars were clear and loud, no one would be allowed to offend their beautiful commander!

Lucci couldn't help but twitch his lips as he listened to the determined roar outside. They were indeed a bunch of idiots.

Just as Lucci was about to leave, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a familiar name "Portgas". He subconsciously took the document and then quickly flipped through it. As Lucci read the document more and more deeply, his heart beat faster and faster. This document made him feel uneasy. It showed some clues. Although there was no evidence in this document to prove that Ace and Roger were indeed related by blood, its speculation was a bit too close.

Lu Qi looked at the documents stored in the archive room, his lips curled up in a sly smile, "Don't blame me, I just want to help you reduce your workload."

When the screams of many Den Den Mushi burst out in unison, the entire naval base was alarmed, and the navy crowded in the hall in panic, and then there was a clamor, and everyone asked for a bucket of water. The entire naval base was a mess, and every navy ran frantically towards the archives room with a bucket of water, while Lucci lowered his navy hat on his head and took the opportunity to leave the naval base. He had to leave for Gaya as soon as possible.

……

Lucci walked towards the cabin while rummaging through the Den Den Mushi in his backpack. He then dialed the familiar Den Den Mushi number. He thought he would have to wait a while before the call was connected, but this time the call was answered after only one ring, which surprised him a little.

"Lucci!" Ace's happy voice came from inside.

"Hey, Ace." Although Lucci was a little confused as to why Ace was so excited, he decided to tell Ace what he had learned first. He continued, "I got some information that we have been looking for in the past few months. He will indeed pass through Gaya. If we set off for Gaya now, we may be able to meet him there."

"I will get to you as quickly as possible." Ace's excited voice came from inside. "I have something very important to tell you in person."

"Wait, Ace." Lucci scratched his hair. Although he was a little curious about the important things Ace said, he gave up as soon as he thought about what Ace did at the naval base. It would be better to meet Ace two days later, at least until the ink on his face faded. Lucci thought with a headache, "Let's meet up directly at Gaya Island."

"Hey, what's wrong?" Ace's voice was full of confusion.

"I'm already on my way to Gaya." Lu Qi said, "I should be able to reach Gaya in about 4 days."

Den Den Mushi was silent for a while, and then Ace's unbelievable voice came out of it, "What are you thinking about? Are you planning to deal with Blackbeard alone?!"

"Hey, this is an opportunity." Lucci retorted, "I can't let him leave unscathed after hurting Thatch in front of me. And if we lose him this time, he will definitely hide his traces even deeper next time."

"I'll rush over as fast as I can, don't do anything before then."

Lucci was shocked by Ace's sudden announcement. Ace had no reason to be so worried. What happened? Lucci frowned and said, "Ace, you know my strength..."

"I know, but... be careful, I can't lose again..."

Lucci stared at the Den Den Mushi in his hand with some confusion. He could sense a hint of fear in Ace's voice when he said this. He comforted him, "I promise you, I won't fight him before you come."

"Well, be careful and try to wait until I arrive in Jaya." After Ace said this, Den Den Mushi lowered his head.

Lucci looked at the hung up Den Den Mushi and sighed. They had only been separated for a few days, so why was Ace so worried? He was not the kind of person like Ace who would not leave once he chose an opponent. He always believed that necessary tactical retreat was as important as holding his ground.

……

At the same time, a ship with a sheep's head bow was sailing quietly on the calm sea.

"Miss Navigator, is there anything wrong with the recording pointer?"

"You're right to go northwest. Don't worry, Sister Robin!"