The South China Sea, as one of the four seas, seems to have little presence.
There are very few rumors about the South China Sea. Compared to the East China Sea, which occasionally produces some prominent figures, the South China Sea is relatively low-key.
But if you say the South China Sea is weak, it is not weak at all; the Warring States period originated from the South China Sea.
The climates of the four seas are all similar, not as changeable as the Grand Line. After Kuro crossed the Calm Belt from the East China Sea to the Grand Line and then crossed the Calm Belt again, he arrived at the South China Sea.
It took more than a month.
This is still the straight-line distance; there were no stops except for resupply.
"O. Kadi said the Longsword Pirates are on the Star Islands, right here..."
In Kuro's office on the Golden Lion, there was a South China Sea chart on the table, roughly depicting the general outline of the South China Sea.
Nautical charts are naturally better the more detailed they are. This South China Sea chart is only for general viewing. However, since they are the navy, they can certainly obtain detailed charts of a specific region if needed.
However, the direction Crowe pointed to is quite interesting. He was pointing to the vast ocean far from most of the islands and land in the South China Sea, and close to the doldrums.
Kuro was taken aback. "They're hiding in the open sea?"
The seas of the four seas, especially those near most of the land and islands, are the areas where most people live and where the navy frequently operates.
However, the open sea is a sea area close to the doldrums, and there are no land or islands shown. Naturally, even the islands have been removed from the nautical chart, leaving only the vast ocean as a symbol.
There are definitely islands, but no one would bother to draw nautical charts in such a remote place as the open sea because there are hardly any people around.
Ships definitely need resupply; who would deviate from their course and sail out to sea for no reason?
Beyond the open sea lies the doldrums. Humans value the doldrums, but sea monsters don't. They can go wherever they want in the water, so the open sea near the doldrums is a very dangerous place for humans.
The Calm Belt is not small. On a sea chart, it looks very small, even smaller than the Grand Line. Compared to the four seas, the Grand Line is indeed small; it's just a major waterway.
But once you actually go inside, you'll realize that the Grand Line isn't just for show; it has so many countries, so it can't possibly be small. And the Calm Belt is a quarter the width of the Grand Line, so it's naturally extremely spacious.
Only a few technologies allow for free movement in the Calm Belt. Even Hancock uses Amazon Lily's unique evasion methods; she wouldn't dare to directly confront a Sea King.
After all, taking down a few is no problem, but the smell of blood will attract even more sea kings, which everyone has to avoid.
"Yes, it's hidden in the open sea, in this place called the Star Islands. O'Cardi said it's a very secluded place."
Kro said, "The Star Islands are a very special island group. The unique geographical environment creates a dense fog in the surrounding waters during the day, making it impossible to see anything. Only at night will the fog disappear, and the islands will emit a white light, like stars, hence the name Star Islands."
"Now that you mention it, it does seem like a rather unusual sight..."
Kuro stroked his chin. "It's a pity it's in the South China Sea, in the open sea, so the industry can't keep up. Otherwise, we could try to develop it."
The sea is full of wonders, so this is nothing unusual.
“Where is that O. Kadi?” Kuro asked.
“He said he would wait for us on a small island with only one coconut tree at the nine o’clock position in the Star Islands,” Kro said.
"Hmm... let's head over there and let our naval navigator check out the area," Kuro nodded.
There are basically no detailed nautical charts in the open sea, but in the four seas, experienced navigators can be found. Their navy's navigators are naturally not weak.
Coincidentally, one of the naval navigators in the squadron was from the South China Sea and had heard of the Star Islands. Upon hearing Crowe's request, he immediately changed course and headed in that direction.
It took about five days for the Golden Lion to reach its destination.
In that vast sea, there was a petrel... no, there was a small island, a real island, only big enough for about ten people to stand on, with a lone coconut tree standing there, a person sitting under the tree, and a small boat beside it.
As the enormous Golden Lion approached, the man paused for a moment, then waved his hands frantically.
"It must be him."
Kro, who was on the deck with binoculars, looked at the wanted poster again and nodded, saying, "Go closer and pull him up."
The boat quickly approached, lowered the rope, and pulled the person who was waving aboard.
The man wore glasses, and his thick bangs covered his forehead. He looked very quiet and gentle, and he looked much older than the wanted poster had, after all, so many years had passed.
It was O. Kadi!
"Report!"
The moment O.C. stepped forward, he immediately stood at attention and saluted, saying, "Naval Headquarters Colonel O.C.C. reporting to his superior!"
"It really is you..."
Kuro raised an eyebrow and said, "I am Vice Admiral 'Black Wolf' Kuro from the Marine Headquarters. Thank you for your hard work. After this operation is over, I will report to my superiors and commend your contributions."
He is now a lieutenant general, so he is naturally qualified to give reports, or rather, he is very good at giving reports.
Mr. Kuro's reports were mostly done by him.
"Thank you, Lieutenant General!"
O. Kadi said again, his body suddenly relaxed, and he clutched his stomach, saying, "Um, could you let me eat first? I'm so hungry. I've been waiting here for too long, and I didn't bring enough food."
“Someone take him to the cafeteria, and after he finishes eating, take him to Mr. Kuro’s office. Mr. Kuro wants to see him.”
"yes!"
A navy officer saluted and led O.C. Cady to the mess hall, while Crow turned and headed towards the office.
Not long after, the office door opened, and O. Kadi elegantly wiped her mouth with a napkin, smiling at the navy escorting her, "Thank you so much. I didn't expect the food here to be so delicious. I haven't had food from the navy canteen in a long time. I wonder if the recipe has been upgraded or if the chef here is even better."
The navy officer didn't say anything, but simply saluted and left.
"Not bad."
Inside the office, a young man in a gold suit and navy cloak, smoking a cigar, glanced at him. The sound made O'Cardi stiffen slightly, then he smiled gently.
"You must be Vice Admiral Jinni. There have been rumors about you on the high seas lately, saying that you struck down the newly crowned Yonko Blackbeard, and that you also fought against the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates. I didn't expect you to come in person. This time, the Longsword Pirates will definitely be wiped out."
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