Chapter 91: Castaways at Sea!
Kuzan quickly went to the cockpit and rushed to the nautical chart, looking for the location of the "Dongwu Island" mentioned on the phone.
In the New World, everyone navigates according to recorded pointers or life cards. Nautical charts are of little use, but warships are still equipped with nautical charts, mainly to make it easier for the navy to know their approximate location.
Their warship had only been in the New World for a week, and Kuzan's "vehicle" was rather worn out and not very powerful, so in the new world with strange currents, the speed of travel was not fast, and they had not traveled very far in a week.
Kuzan's mission was to arrive at Shuixianxing Island and be on standby before June. Normally, with the guidance of the permanent record pointer, their warships could reach the mission location in three months.
The extra time is actually mainly reserved for the Marines to "eliminate" difficulties.
The New World is full of dangers, not only those caused by climate and ocean currents, but also those brought by the pirates who roam the seas.
Most of the warships entering the New World acted collectively, and only a few powerful naval officers were assigned to act alone. This was to prevent the world from judging how much combat power the Marines had invested in the New World.
Distracted by the call for help, Kuzan's first priority was no longer to hurry on his journey, but to go to Dongwu Island to investigate the situation.
However, Kuzan searched the nautical chart with anger, but couldn't find the location mark of Dongwu Island. The anger in his heart became even stronger.
"No? How could there be no?"
Kuzan looked at the sea chart and couldn't find the so-called Dongwu Island. He slammed the table in anger.
The young Kuzan's emotions were all expressed on his face, and he had no control over his feelings at all. The other Marines in the cockpit were so frightened at the sight of the usually affable brigadier general in this state that they dared not even breathe.
While Kuzan was looking at the nautical chart, Tsugikomi Yoshiichi was also looking at the nautical chart beside him, also searching for the location of Fuyu Island. Tsugikomi Yoshiichi had the ability to remember everything he saw. He had finished looking at the nautical chart long before Kuzan finished looking at it, with a frown on his face, obviously realizing that Fuyu Island was a small island that had not been discovered by the navy.
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So the question is, if the island was never discovered by the navy, why did the name of Dongwu Island appear clearly on the other end of the phone? Did the marines on the island discover something?
"Kuzan, I feel something is wrong."
As soon as Ji Guoyuan finished speaking, the door of the cabin was pushed open. A young marine hurried into the cabin. After seeing Kuzan, he saluted Kuzan and reported loudly:
"Commodore Kuzan, we found a person in distress at sea. Should we rescue him?"
The Marine who entered the cockpit reported loudly, and his words instantly attracted Kuzan's attention.
"The castaways? Are they the pirates we just dropped?"
Kuzan asked with some doubt, but the reporting marine shook his head and replied, "No, Commodore Kuzan, the victim is a young girl. It's impossible that she is a pirate we left behind."
"Besides, we are already some distance away from the battlefield where we are fighting the pirates. The warship has been sailing for several minutes, and the castaways are ahead of us."
Kuzan nodded slightly when he heard this. He suddenly felt a strange feeling in his heart, but when he heard that the person in distress was a girl, he didn't think much about it and immediately said, "Since they are not pirates, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and rescue the person in distress. Why are you dawdling?!"
As Kuzan spoke, he seemed a little worried about his subordinates' work, so he walked out of the cab and headed towards the deck.
Ji Guoyuan glanced at Kuzan who was leaving, leaned his hands on the table, continued to scan the sea chart, and muttered to himself:
"Are there still damsels in distress in the new world?"
"Those terrifying ocean currents, aren't they a bit too easy to talk to?"
As he spoke, Tsugikuni Yoriichi tapped the table lightly. The Marines in the cockpit also heard what Tsugikuni Yoriichi said. A sergeant with a more active mind poured Yoriichi a glass of water, placed it next to Yoriichi's hand, and asked carefully:
"Colonel Tsugikoku Yoshiichi, are you saying there's something wrong with the damsel in distress?"
Upon hearing this, Jiguo Yuanyi shook his head slightly and did not say anything too final. After all, there really are children of destiny in this world. Even a landlubber like Luffy could survive by sealing himself in a barrel. It is not ruled out that there are also such "children of luck", right?
"It's hard to say. Go to the deck and see what's going on. Come back and tell me everything."
"Don't say anything, just watch and listen."
"Kuzan is not a fool, he knows what's going on."
After saying that, the sergeant saluted and hurried out of the cab.
At this time, on the deck, a dozen marines formed a circle, looking down at a girl lying on the deck.
The girl's long, wet hair draped over the deck. Her delicate face, eyes closed and brow furrowed, was filled with fatigue and anxiety. Her skin was pale and soft, like the morning mist of spring. A pink mole edged her thin lips, and as they opened and closed, a faint breath escaped.
The girl's gauze skirt had been soaked by the sea water and stuck tightly to her body, outlining her graceful figure. When the sea breeze blew, the girl trembled slightly and subconsciously curled up.
"Quick, call the ship's doctor!"
"Prepare some hot soup and food!"
When Kuzan saw the girl being salvaged, his heart was pounding. He quickly took off his cloak and wrapped it around the girl. Then he picked up the girl and walked into the cabin while shouting.
The marines around also dispersed when they heard the words, some called for the ship's doctor, and some went to the kitchen.
Kuzan carried the girl back to his dormitory. Just as he was about to put her on his bed, he felt something wet on his arm. A hint of coldness passed through his military uniform and reached his body.
The girl's clothes were still wet. In winter, not changing clothes would only accelerate hypothermia and kill her. The temperature in the sea was higher than on the boat. If she did not keep warm when being pulled out of the sea, it would be even more dangerous than staying in the sea.
"All of you get out!"
Kuzan realized this and gave orders to the "curious" marines swarming in from behind him.
Upon hearing the order, the Marines reluctantly left the room. Kuzan looked at the girl in his arms and murmured, "Sorry!"
Then he closed his eyes and released his observation Haki.
Just a few minutes later, Kuzan's door opened, and the ship's doctor hurried into Kuzan's bedroom after the door opened. The marines also rushed in. After seeing the dripping gauze skirt on the desk in Kuzan's room, everyone's eyes were focused on Kuzan.
A young and daring corporal couldn't help but howl, "Brigadier General Kuzan!!! How could you do this!!!"
"Idiot! I didn't do anything! And I didn't see anything!"
“This is saving lives!”
"I'm a commodore of the Navy Headquarters. How could a righteous man like me do the awful things you imagine?"
Kuzan shouted with a red face and full of energy.
However, speaking loudly was of no use. Except for the ship's doctor who was treating the girl at the bedside, the other young marines looked at Kuzan with teasing eyes, which made Kuzan feel a little guilty.
"Hypothermia!"
"That won't work. Go get some warm water and soak her in it!"
At the ship's doctor's words, the marines all started to move.
After being busy for more than ten minutes, Kuzan's door was closed again.
There was a large wooden barrel in the small cabin. The girl was lying in the barrel with her head tilted back. Her long black hair hung down on the barrel board. The whole room was filled with mist and there was a faint fragrance in the air.
Kuzan sat at the desk with his back to the wooden barrel, chin in his hand, deep in thought.
"Hmm~" A soft murmur made Kuzan straighten up instantly. He turned his head and saw the girl's bright eyes looking at Kuzan. After a while, the girl opened her thin lips slightly and asked:
"Where is this place?!"
(End of this chapter)
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