Chapter 156: The higher the Tao, the higher the Devil
Since we have decided to open a store, we must first order alcohol and beverages. After all, most of the previous reserves have been given to Neptune.
The next morning, Zhang Da called Gragas, thinking that it had been a while since he last saw the bearded uncle.
Gragas was very efficient and delivered the drinks before opening at noon.
"Long time no see, little brother. Where have you been these days?" Gragas greeted him warmly.
"Ha, you may not believe it, but we went to Fishman Island." This is not something worth hiding, so just say it.
"Fish-man Island!?" The workers who were unloading the truck exclaimed. To ordinary people, Fish-man Island is a legendary island .
Even for those who live in the Chabaoti Archipelago, not everyone has the opportunity to visit that dreamy island.
Yes, it's dreamy. Although they hate fishmen, this doesn't stop them from admiring mermaids. Imagine this picture:
The mermaid jumped out of the water, leaving behind strings of water droplets. The sunlight shone down, and the water droplets reflected a dazzling brilliance. Even more dazzling than the water droplets was the mermaid's delicate face and graceful figure...
The workers imagined the scene they were looking forward to, and their cheeks blushed involuntarily.
When they were about to reach out to touch the beautiful scenery in their imagination, Gragas punched each of them on the back of the head: "What are you thinking about, you bastards! Get back to work!"
"It hurts, it hurts!"
“Why does it hurt so much every time the boss hits me!”
"That's a mermaid, every man's dream!"
Several young men were shouting in dissatisfaction.
Gragas said, "What's the point of thinking? You don't have the courage to go to the deep sea. Besides, even the mermaids are old, ugly and in poor shape."
Several people quickly surrounded Zhang Tatsuya, pulling his clothes from all directions, and almost begging, "Mr. Tatsuya! Please tell us there is no such mermaid!"
"Oh, yes." Zhang Da is also an honest man.
Several people fell to their knees at once, pounding the ground in frustration: "Pfft... Damn it, our dreams..."
Shark Chili was amused by these people: "What interesting people."
"The boss has a really bad taste." Rui Mengmeng was also watching with amusement.
Gragas kicked a few guys on the buttocks and sent them to work: "Excuse me, these new recruits have not seen much of the world."
"It's okay, it's quite interesting." Zhang Da also smiled, "Has anything big happened on the island recently?"
"I haven't heard of any major events. If I have to say anything, it's nothing more than those guys in the lawless zone fighting somewhere again, that Lieutenant Colonel T. Pengen led his team to defeat a few pirate groups, and there are rumors that he will be promoted and transferred."
Zhang Da also nodded. These were all normal things. He heard something a little strange: "What do you mean there are rumors that he will be promoted again?"
"Don't you know? Lieutenant Colonel T. Penn is a celebrity in this area. If you ask who is the most responsible person in the navy of Shampoodi, it must be him. Every few months there are rumors that he will be promoted, but there is never any movement."
Gragas said with an experienced look, "But this is normal. An honest man like him will be promoted very slowly."
Zhang Da was speechless and felt that what he said made a lot of sense.
In fact, the one who was promoted the slowest was General Zefa. It took him fourteen years to be promoted from a recruit to a sergeant, or corporal.
It only took Coby a few months to be promoted from a naval errand boy to a sergeant, or staff sergeant.
This must be because Coby's talent and speed of improvement far surpass those of Zephyr! (Convinced)
"What about Major General Kadaru?" Since they were talking about the navy, Zhang Da just asked casually.
"Major General Kadalu, I just went to Fishman Island. Have you heard of Jinbe?" asked Gragas.
"Of course." Zhang Da also nodded. He had not only heard of it, but also touched his belly and paw pads.
Gragas said, "One of his former crew members went out to sea under the banner of pirates again, and he did not use the banner of the Sun Pirates affiliated with Jinbe. So Admiral Kadalu applied to leave the Shampoo area to capture him."
Zhang Da also knew that he was probably talking about Arlong. Arlong's use of his own flag meant that he had left Jinbei's command and no longer belonged to the Seven Warlords of the Sea. He was just an ordinary pirate, so it was reasonable for the navy to arrest him. However, judging from Gragas' tone, this should not go smoothly.
As expected, Gragas continued, "But this request was rejected. The specific reason is unclear. I guess it's probably because of his relationship with the new Shichibukai Jinbe. As long as he doesn't cause any big trouble, the navy doesn't want to get involved. Anyway, I heard from some marines who know the situation that he is very depressed now."
"Is that so?" Major General Kadaru was also in a difficult situation. Zhang Da didn't know what to say. He hadn't heard any news about Aaron during these days on Fishman Island. He didn't expect that he had already gone out to sea. Did they just miss each other or did Aaron simply don't have the face to go back to Fishman Island?
Moreover, this uncle is too well-informed. This information is more or less the internal affairs of the navy, but he knows it so clearly.
After chatting for a while, Zhang Daye and the others counted the goods, paid the money, and watched Gragas leave.
Shark Chili specially activated the super transformation form to help move the boxes. It was really inconvenient to work in the normal form: "It feels like a lot of things have happened during the days I was away."
Rui Mengmeng was not idle either: "Yeah, I almost thought we had been away for a few months."
Zhang Da also asked, "Why didn't Tom come out? Is he setting a mousetrap for me again?"
"Tom is in the kitchen. He has finished eating the desserts brought back from Fishman Island. I asked him to try to imitate the desserts from Fishman Island." Altria explained the reason and then added, "The condition is that next time you want to beat him up, Tatsuya, I will help stop you."
"..." Zhang Da was almost laughing out of anger. Look how smart he is!
But you are too naive. I will show you what it means when you are more righteous than evil.
When they had finished sorting the goods and restocking the wine racks, Tom came out wearing a chef's hat and carried a tray and put it on the table.
Everyone tasted it, and although it was not the original flavor, it was already great.
But Zhang Da also suddenly stood up and rolled up his sleeves: "Don't stop me! I'm going to beat Tom up today!"
Tom didn't even have time to think about what he had done wrong. He rushed to the side of Altria, held his head high and chest puffed out, looking like he had found a backer.
Altria finished the cake in her hand in two bites and stopped him, saying, "Why do you want to beat him? Tom didn't do anything wrong."
"I haven't thought of a reason yet, but since you've spoken, Altria, I'll give you some face." Zhang Da also sat down and straightened his sleeves. "Okay, Altria, you've already stopped me. Don't worry about it next time."
"Oh." Altria reached for the next dessert.
Tom spread his hands and blinked. Was there something wrong?
