Pirates: Rush to the Peak

"Don't worry, Captain. Charlos has gone to get the news."

Ji Hai responded quickly.

Hearing this answer, Kuro nodded slightly, expressing satisfaction: "That's good. However, you must be extremely careful when you are in Marijoa. Once you sense any danger approaching, do not hesitate, and immediately find a way to escape from that place. Remember?"

"Okay, I understand, Captain, please rest assured." A firm voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Okay, that's it for now. I have some important things to deal with here, so I need to go find Vegapunk and ask him about it."

After Kuro hurriedly explained everything, he hung up the Den Den Mushi.

However, after just finishing the call, his face showed deep worry, his brows were furrowed, and it seemed that he was thinking about some difficult problem in his mind.

Then he turned his head and his eyes fell on Enelu standing beside him.

"Enelu, suppose you were asked to deal with an attack of the same scale as the one we encountered in Wano Country before, do you think you can withstand it?"

Kuro asked with a serious look.

Without even a moment's thought, Enel answered without hesitation: "With my ability, it's probably impossible to completely block such an attack, but if I just dodge it, it won't be a problem at all."

After hearing this, Kuro couldn't help but blink helplessly, obviously not very satisfied with this answer.

After a moment of silence, he muttered as if talking to himself: "It seems that I can't rely on you... Never mind, it's better for me to communicate with Vegapunk in person."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kuro turned his gaze to Robin standing next to him and said, "Robin, give me Vegapunk's Den Den Mushi."

Robin moved at the sound and swiftly reached into his pocket to search.

Not long after, she successfully found the Den Den Mushi and carefully handed it to Kuro.

Not long after, a clear and rapid ringing sound suddenly echoed in Vegapunk's experimental base.

The sound came from a Den Den Mushi, which kept making a "beep, beep, beep" sound, as if it couldn't wait to convey important information.

Upon hearing the sound, Vegapunk immediately stopped the work he was doing. He gently placed the welding gun aside, then carefully took off the goggles on his head that were covered with stains and sweat.

At this moment, a trace of doubt appeared on his wrinkled yet wise face, and he muttered to himself: "Hey, who on earth could be calling at this time?"

Just as Vegapunk was full of doubts, Shakya walked over to the table, picked up the Den Den Mushi, and quickly said, "Master, it's Captain Craw looking for you!"

Vegapunk nodded slightly, then he reached out to take the Den Den Mushi handed over by Shakya, quickly pressed the answer button, and said into the microphone: "Hello, Captain Kuro, I wonder what you are calling about this time?"

Captain Kuro's low and slightly anxious voice came from the other end of the phone: "Dr. Vegapunk, I want to confirm with you about the situation of the 'Mother Fire'. Excuse me, is it really confirmed that it cannot be used?"

Vegapunk answered without hesitation: "Yes, Captain Kuro. The device is just a sample that is still in the experimental stage. There are many unstable factors inside it. If it is forcibly activated, it will definitely cause a violent explosion."

After listening to Vegapunk's detailed explanation, Kuro's heart finally settled down, and the haze that had originally shrouded his heart quickly dissipated without a trace as if blown away by a strong wind.

At this moment, he already had a clearer judgment and understanding of the situation he was about to face.

Apart from the terrifying heart-pounding attack possessed by the King of Heaven, he has full confidence that he can withstand any other form of attack.

Thinking of this, Captain Kuro breathed a sigh of relief, and then continued with a serious expression: "If that's the case, then it couldn't be better. There is one more thing I need to trouble you with. Please tell Big Bear that recently, those five old guys seem to be planning to do some shady things in my territory."

"Although I don't know which island they plan to attack, according to my speculation, the most likely target is Dimen Island."

"After all, that's my base camp! And more importantly, you're also on this island now. So no matter what, we must be on high alert."

Vegapunk nodded slightly, indicating that he understood what Captain Craw meant, and solemnly promised: "Okay, Captain Craw, don't worry, I will definitely convey your words to Big Bear exactly as they are."

"Also, how is the progress of the awakening medicine? Time is running out, and I have to plan an earth-shattering event soon! So my physical condition must be adjusted to its peak state."

There was a hint of anxiety and anticipation in Kuro's tone.

"As for this awakening potion..." Vegapunk slowly turned his gaze to the transparent glass sealed box placed on the experimental table, inside which lay a flame-red pill quietly.

"So far, only this one has been successfully developed, but you still need to experience it yourself to know its specific efficacy. After all, for this kind of new drug, there will always be some differences between theory and practice." Vegapunk explained with a serious expression.

"It's actually done? That's great!" Kuro seemed extremely excited after hearing the news, and even a little impatient, "Then I have to go back and try the effect of this medicine."

Vegapunk smiled and nodded, indicating his agreement. Afterwards, the two ended the call, and Vegapunk casually handed the Den Den Mushi back to Shakya beside him.

"Is Captain Craw about to come back?" Shakya took the Den Den Mushi and asked.

"Yeah." Vegapunk responded.

Shakya continued, "In this case, we must speed up the research work at hand."

"Yeah, we have to get this done before he comes back." Vegapunk echoed.

After saying that, Vegapunk raised his head and cast his gaze towards an enormous nutrition cabin not far away.

I saw a child who looked to be about ten years old, with his eyes closed, quietly soaking in the nutrient potion.