Chapter 222 Uncle and Girl! (Two in One)
Salon's determination infected the scholars of O'Hara. After a night of discussion, the scholars of O'Hara decided to entrust the future of the people on the island to this vice admiral.
Even though Sarron was one of the five navy officers ordered by the Navy Headquarters to carry out the Demon Slayer Order.
The news that the navy was about to execute the demon extermination order against O'Hara quickly spread throughout O'Hara Island. Tourists and residents on the island began to pack up their belongings and prepare to board refugee ships to leave O'Hara.
However, something happened that horrified everyone. The refugee ship that was already full of people and had left O'Hara was intercepted by the navy at sea.
"Admiral Huoshaoshan, the ship we intercepted was indeed from O'Hara, and we have captured the captain and sailors."
"According to their account, these people are residents of the island. They learned about the Demon Slayer Order and are planning to leave O'Hara for refuge."
Thousands of meters away from O'Hara, two warships led by Vice Admiral Huoshaoshan successfully intercepted the refugee ship that had just left O'Hara. Listening to the report from his subordinates, Vice Admiral Huoshaoshan lit a cigar, took a deep puff, then narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a deep voice:
"Detain the captain and all the sailors. Send the rest back to O'Hara."
When Huoshaoshan said this, the muscles on his face trembled slightly, revealing an ambiguous smile.
"Lieutenant General, those people are ordinary civilians." After hearing this answer, the naval brigadier general who came to report was afraid that Huoshaoshan did not understand what he said, so he repeated it.
His meaning was very simple. The navy received an order to carry out the demon-killing order against O'Hara, but those who were well-informed knew that the navy, or the world government's target, was actually those scholars on the island who were "illegally" researching history from 800 years ago.
Ordinary people are not actually among the "hunting" targets of their navy, and the refugee ships carrying ordinary people are naturally not their targets.
"ah!"
"I understand what you mean, but can you guarantee that there are no scholars infiltrating the refugee ship?"
"Commodore Kruger, we need to carefully screen these people to ensure there are no illegal scholars among them!"
"After repatriation, you will lead the team to verify the identities of these people."
"By the way, isn't CP9 also involved in this operation? Have them not just watch, but also help with the investigation to make sure there are no problems before letting them go."
Huoshaoshan held a cigar in his mouth and spoke to his subordinates in a friendly manner. Hearing Huoshaoshan's words, Brigadier General Kruger was delighted. After saluting Huoshaoshan, he turned around and hurriedly left the deck.
Vice Admiral of the Navy Headquarters, Fire Mountain.
Although he is one of the representatives of the Mesozoic hawk faction in the navy, he is not as "hawkish" as Akainu. When dealing with ordinary people, Huoshaoshan still has his own set of codes of conduct.
His philosophy is: never let any pirate go.
The decision made today does not conflict with his philosophy.
The captain and sailors of the refugee ship were detained by Vice Admiral Huoshaoshan. The navy locked these people in cells on the warship and began to subject them to strict interrogation.
Huoshaoshan then ordered the refugee ship to return to O'Hara, and his men also began to land on the island to inspect the ships intending to leave the shore.
After Huoshaoshan arrived at O'Hara, he blockaded the navy around O'Hara and only left a small number of people on the island to check the identities of the people.
He did not cause trouble for those scholars. In Huoshaoshan's opinion, there was no need to do so. No matter where the scholars hid, no matter what they had researched, no one would be left alive under the Demon Slaying Order. All their research results would eventually be buried together with O'Hara under the Demon Slaying Order.
As the navy and CP9 landed in O'Hara, the atmosphere on the island became increasingly tense.
Although the news of the Demon-Slaying Order had spread before, it still didn't feel real enough to the people.
This is equivalent to someone telling you that tomorrow is the end of the world. Before the end of the world comes, you will still do what you should do, and your life will probably not change.
But once people around start to get nervous and panic, riots will break out.
"Let me on board, let me on board! I am the Viscount of the White Stone Kingdom, and I came to the island just to wait and see! Let me on board, I want to see the Vice Admiral!"
"Please, let our family get on board. My child is only two years old. We are ordinary people, not scholars!"
On O'Hara's dock, there were countless similar shouts. Countless people crowded into the narrow aisle, shouting loudly to the sailors in front of the refugee ship, hoping to be the first to board.
Faced with the surging crowd, the marines simply withdrew their forces with a cold expression. Someone in the crowd, furious, punched the marine who was maintaining order. The latter stumbled and fell to the ground in pain, and the next second, a gap appeared in the human wall.
The people seemed to see hope of life. Regardless of the sailor under their feet, they stepped over the fallen sailor and rushed towards the wooden ladder lowered by the refugee ship.
However, at this moment, a loud gunshot was heard. Brigadier General Kruger was holding a gun in one hand, and a faint smoke was coming out of the muzzle.
Kruger stood on the bow, looking coldly at the people below who had calmed down a little, and said with a cold face:
"One by one, accept the review of our navy!"
"Trying to disrupt order"
As he spoke, Kruger pointed his gun at the people. Seeing his action, the navy soldiers who had been maintaining order reacted one after another. With a "swish", the black muzzles of their guns were all aimed at the people.
Faced with the navy's guns, the people finally calmed down and began to line up reluctantly.
When this happened in O'Hara Harbor, the navy on a warship on the sea in the distance had a panoramic view of it all.
Kuzan stood at the bow, holding the railing with both hands, looking at O'Hara in the distance, his thoughts in a mess.
"Whose navy is that?"
At this moment, Yixiao's voice came from behind Kuzan. Kuzan turned his head slightly and looked at Yixiao who was slowly walking towards the bow of the ship. He replied: "Burn Vice Admiral Shan's men."
"The warships docked on the shore belong to Vice Admiral Huoshaoshan."
After listening to Kuzan's answer, he smiled and nodded slightly, then continued to ask: "Do we need to go and help?"
On the way to O'Hara, Kuzan and Yixiao also found out the reason why the Demon Killing Order was issued against O'Hara. They knew that the World Government and the Navy were targeting those scholars who studied history.
Although there is no way to understand why the World Government and the Navy want to hide the history of 800 years ago, they learned from the Warring States generals that studying the history of 800 years ago is strictly prohibited and will cause turmoil in the world.
The world is in turmoil!
What a terrible word.
Bound by "righteousness", Kuzan and Yixiao also led the fleet to O'Hara. They wanted to see with their own eyes what kind of people would cause turmoil in the world.
They had just arrived when they saw Kruger suppressing the mob.
Generally speaking, Kuzan and Yixiao have not yet thought of opposing the Demon-Slaying Order, because from their perspective, on one hand, there are scholars who violate the ban, and on the other hand, there is "world turmoil". What is the choice? Isn't it simple?
Although Kuzan already had the answer in his mind, his eyes were filled with worry as he looked at O'Hara. A figure suddenly appeared in his mind, a figure that had disappeared from his mind for several years.
"I don't know if she's still in O'Hara."
With a sigh in his heart, Kuzan chose to watch coldly, waiting for the lieutenant generals who were to carry out the demon-slaying order to gather.
At night, Kuzan lay in bed, tossing and turning for a long time and unable to fall asleep. The figure in his mind could not be dispelled for a long time. Kuzan, who was troubled, sat up, and after a moment of silence, he finally let out a sigh, then grabbed the cloak on the hanger, opened the door and left the room.
The night breeze was biting. Lightly dressed, Kuzan stepped onto the deck and gazed at O'Hara in the distance. The harbor was still brightly lit, and the people, even in the cold of the night, remained huddled, fearing that if they left, they would no longer be able to queue up for the refugee ship.
After staring at O'Hara for a long time, Kuzan suddenly jumped lightly and disappeared directly over the side of the ship. As the sea breeze blew, a wisp of icy mist drifted towards O'Hara.
O'Hara's in the middle.
The world's largest library, the Tree of All-Knowing, is also brightly lit at this time. Sarron, a vice admiral of the navy and a giant, is helping scholars move books.
"Lieutenant General Salon, you really helped us a lot!"
"With your help, we have been able to progress so quickly. Thank you so much!"
In front of the Tree of Omniscience, Salon bent down slightly, holding up countless books in his hands. Just as he was about to leave, Dr. Clover looked up at Salon with emotion and praised him sincerely.
"Doctor, you're too polite. I'm not doing this to help you. This is what I want to do."
Sarlon said as he walked away. Dr. Clover looked at Sarlon's back in the dark night and said to himself with a smile, "I'm afraid I won't have the chance to repay you for such a kindness, Lieutenant General Sarlon."
As he spoke, Dr. Clover raised his head and looked at the sky.
The night sky was covered with dark clouds, and not even a glimmer of light could be seen.
The streets of O'Hara were deserted.
Not to mention human voices, there wasn't even a dog barking. Kuzan, with his hands in his pockets, strolled aimlessly on the street, feeling the tranquility here.
Thinking that this was where "she" had lived, Kuzan's heart could not help but calm down. I'm afraid no one can understand Kuzan's mentality at this moment, even Kuzan himself can't explain what he is thinking in his heart.
After walking aimlessly for a long time, Kuzan came to a slope on the west side of the town and slowly sat down under a big tree. Looking at the quiet street not far away, Kuzan leaned against the tree and closed his eyes. After a long time, a faint snoring sound came from Kuzan's mouth.
"Uncle? Uncle? Wake up!"
While Kuzan was in a daze, he heard a soft cry coming into his ears. He slowly opened his eyes and saw a little girl with long straight black hair, who was staring at him with a pair of bright eyes.
This is a little girl, about eight years old, with black hair and a natural, tan skin, not from the sun. Although still young, her slender jawline and delicate features give Kuzan a sense of "shrewdness".
The dark and bright eyes gave Kuzan a strong sense of familiarity. Looking at the girl in front of him, Kuzan was stunned.
"Uncle? What's wrong with you? Why are you sleeping here? You'll catch a cold!"
The girl's face was full of worry. She patted Kuzan's knee gently and greeted him with concern.
After a long silence, Kuzan suddenly smiled and said, "Didn't your parents teach you not to talk to strangers?"
"Maybe I'm a human trafficker?"
When the girl heard Kuzan's words, she was stunned and suddenly pointed at Kuzan and laughed with her hands covering her mouth.
"Uncle, stop joking. Aren't you wearing a navy uniform? How could you be a human trafficker?"
"Don't underestimate me because I'm a 'scholar' personally recognized by Dr. Clover. Lies like this can only fool children."
Of course, the smart little girl would not be scared by Kuzan's clumsy "threat". Instead, she made fun of Kuzan.
"Haha, that's true. I'm really sorry for treating you like a child!"
"I didn't expect you to be a scholar."
Hearing this, Kuzan couldn't help but smile, but the next second, the smile froze on Kuzan's face. Kuzan paused, slowly stood up, patted the girl's head, and suddenly said:
"If you are a scholar, you'd better not say such nonsense."
"He's just a kid, how dare he call himself a scholar?"
Feeling the warmth on her head, the girl was slightly startled. Apart from Dr. Clover and her mother whom she hadn't seen for several years, this was the first time she saw someone pat her head so intimately.
She is a genius, a genius in the truest sense of the word.
At such a young age, she possessed knowledge that others had accumulated for decades, becoming the youngest scholar in O'Hara's history. Her peers called her a freak, and without her mother's protection, her life on the island was difficult.
The girl’s favorite thing to do is to read, not because she loves books so much, but because when she reads, she feels closer to her mother. When she reads, Dr. Clover and the scholars will be very happy and will praise her.
That's why she reads.
It was rare that the stranger in front of her treated her like an ordinary child.
But she felt that the other party said this as if he didn't trust her and she felt that she had lied.
The girl clenched her fists and shouted at Kuzan's back as he was about to leave, "I really am a scholar! Even Dr. Clover recognizes me as a scholar!"
"I'm not lying!"
Kuzan paused when he heard the call from behind, turned around, stared at the girl for a long time, then shook his head and said slowly:
"No you're not."
As he spoke, Kuzan disappeared from the spot, turning into a ball of ice mist and disappearing in front of the girl.
After a moment of hesitation, the daughter frowned and said stubbornly, "I am!"
The little girl's name is Nicole Robin. She has a very smart brain and can accommodate a lot of knowledge, but she is still immature in terms of social skills.
She didn't know enough about the world, and she didn't understand what her proud identity as a scholar meant on this island today.
After leaving O'Hara, Kuzan returned to his warship. After returning from O'Hara, Kuzan only felt that his mind was even more confused.
After returning to the warship, Kuzan stood at the side of the ship, holding the railing with both hands, looking in the direction of O'Hara, wondering what he was thinking.
From then on, Kuzan frequently traveled between O'Hara and the warship. Every time he went to O'Hara, Kuzan would stop under the tree that overlooked the entire town. He probably didn't even know what he expected to see from the town.
That girl became Kuzan's regular companion.
In O'Hara, Robin was lonely. Even though her mother had returned, her mother and the scholars on the island seemed to be busy with important things and had no time to pay attention to her.
Kuzan, this strange uncle, has become a person worth chatting with.
Because the navy uncle in front of her was different from other people and did not treat her as a "freak".
The two, one big and one small, would often sit under the tree until evening. As the sun set, Kuzan would leave O'Hara and return to his boat.
Kuzan's sleep is getting worse and worse, and his mind is very confused now, but if Kuzan himself asks, he can't explain why his mind is so confused.
It was not until the vice admirals and major generals who were carrying out the demon-killing order arrived in the waters around O'Hara one after another that Kuzan realized why his mind had become so confused.
"Take a day off and start executing orders tomorrow morning!"
"Everyone, adjust the direction of the guns and be on high alert. Don't let a fly escape from O'Hara!"
In the open sea only a few hundred meters away from O'Hara, Sakaski's warship slowly stopped. Sakaski on the deck, holding the receiver of the Den Den Mushi in his hand, shouted at the Den Den Mushi with a cold face. What Sakaski was holding in his hand at this time was a golden Den Den Mushi.
Under the sunlight, it reflects dazzling light.
(End of this chapter)
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