112 The New Karakoa Fleet!

After a few minutes of waiting, no one entered their building. Pedro was frustrated but he released all his anger with a sigh and said, "Let's not waste time anymore. We have no time to be involved with the politics of these NPCs."

"What about our crew who went down the ship?" Matthew asked.

"Hmm..." Pedro frowned as he rubbed his chin and thought what to do. Without the crew members who went down the ship to spend some time in the BHO HQ, the Karakoa fleet won't be able to depart from that place.

However, despite knowing that someone is stabbing them from the back, he can't just simply fight back because there is a risk that they might end up being an enemy of the whole organization. Hopeless, he could only come up with one thing as a solution.

"Roam around the HQ twice, whilst announcing our departure. I think that it would suffice to notify any aspiring applicants to our fleet and, at the same time, give a signal to our crew members to return to the ship immediately." He glanced at Mathew and Talia, "Mathew, Talia, head out first. Let's meet at Kingdom Humberlica's entrance in an hour."

"Was this related to the event at the Aquari continent?" Mathew asked. Pedro simply nodded in response.

Mathew stood and said, "Let's go, Talia."

Talia simply stood in response. She knew Mathew very well. His calm and decisive manner indicates that either Mathew was holding back his excitement or he was anticipating that something 'big' to happen.

When the two left, Pedro leaned his back to the chair and said, "At least, I got an overall view of the governing structure of this organization."

"What are you planning to do next?" Faunia asked.

"Plan? I don't have one." He chuckled, "It's just that rather than wasting our time with those b@st@rds, I would rather go back to Aquari Continent and kill some monsters."

Faunia smiled in response and said, "I can't wait to have a feast."

Pedro laughed, but before he could speak another word, two men with Katana in their waist rushed into their building. It was no other than Yuson and Yojiro.

As the two men leaned into their knees and they were trying to catch their breath, Faunia frowned and asked, "Who are you?"

The Murderous aura that Faunia exerted made the two men shiver as their attention shifted towards the young girl. Their hands reactively grabbed the handle of their Katana, ready to unsheath it at any moment.

Fortunately, Pedro remained calm. He placed his hand towards Faunia's shoulder and said to her, "Let me handle this."

"How may I help you?" Pedro asked them whilst forcing out a smile.

Truth be told, Pedro was afraid that Faunia's initial reaction has scared their 'first' applicants. Not wanting the two to leave, Pedro approached them himself.

"You are~" The two were astounded after they recognize Pedro and Faunia.

"Uh..." Yojiro took a few seconds before he was able to respond, "Ye~Yes! We heard the Captain announcing the fleet's departure. So, we rushed here as fast as we can, hoping that we could still apply and join the fleet."

"Join?" Pedro took out two papers from his inventory bag and handed it over to the two. "Of course! Of course! Our Fleet welcomes new crew members. Just sign these contracts and you'll be part of the Karakoa Fleet!"

Filled with disbelief, Yojiro and Yuson slowly took the two contracts and scanned it cautiously.

"Is this real?" Yuson asked, "I mean... Is this really the famous Karakoa Fleet? The one headed by the Legendary Vice-Almirante Soledad?"

Pedro simply laughed in response. Then, he said in correction, "Formerly headed!"

Yuson's question has somehow made the air inside the registration area a bit awkward. To break it, Yojiro spoke.

"So, the rumors were true? That the Karakoa Fleet is on the verge of disbandment?"

"Hmm... It seems like that's the reason why no one applied to our fleet." Pedro said, "Rest assured young ones, Rumors are Rumors. I would personally attest that the Fleet won't be disbanding, no matter what."

At this moment, Pedro wasn't able to hold his emotions, and a murderous aura leaked from his body. It was strong enough to freeze Yojiro and Yuson in place, at the same time, Strong enough for other BHO members to feel it; those who were both outside the building and those who were in adjacent buildings.

The next second, Pedro's calm face shifted and wore an 'accomodating' smile. "Anyway. As I said, Rumors are rumors. I would admit that we lack crew members. But... It doesn't mean that the crew is disbanding."

"How can we know that you are saying the truth?" Yuson asked.

Pedro simply chuckled and said, "The Truth? Believe what you want to believe. Just remember this one thing... We do not need a crew member who does not believe in its own Fleet."

After almost a minute of contemplating, Yojiro bit his lips and used a drop of his blood to sign the contract. Yuson wanted to argue but he was too late and Yojiro has already signed the contract. Hence, he could only make a small cut on the tip of his finger and used a drop of blood to agree to the contract.

They gave the contract to Pedro, for him to keep in his inventory bag. Then, he clapped his hands and said, "Great! Now, Let's go back to the ship! We have an emergency to attend to."

"Emergency?" Yojiro asked.

"Yes." Pedro smiled as he walked pass-through them, going out of the building. "I wonder which would be stronger, the wolve's claws or their sword? What do you think Faunia?"

"Who cares..." Faunia replied with a cold voice.

"Haiz... Don't ruin the mood."

The two 'casually' talked whilst Yojiro and Yuson followed behind them. However, just a few meters away from their recruitment area, a flame raged towards them. It was only when the flames were a meter away from them that Yojiro and Yuson were able to notice it as they tried to unsheath their Katana and defend.

Fortunately, A golden wall made of chains blocked the flames, several inches from them. Pedro stopped into his tracks and said, "Beatrice... Do you really want to sleep?"

"You!" Before Beatrice could continue her words, Paul stopped her.

At the same time, the chains were sucked back towards the ring of Faunia. As Yojiro and Yuson saw who attacked them, their eyes seemed to pop out of its sockets, rather than retaliate in anger.

"Co~Contra Almirante Solares!" Yojiro and Yuson saluted.

Paul smiled in return and gestured towards them to be at ease. Then, he returned his attention back to Pedro.

"Senior, I have decided to merge back to the Karakoa Fleet," Paul said.

"Haaaaa?!" Everyone who was watching them or heard what Paul said couldn't help but shout in astonishment as their eyes seemed like it was about to pop from its sockets.

"Senior?"

"Merge back?"

"What did he mean by that? Isn't he the new Contra Almirante? While that man is just a new recruit?"

The crowd murmured that somehow made Pedro laugh.

"Merge?" Pedro asked, "But we are leaving as soon as possible? Are you fine with it?"

"Yes, Senior. I have already decided. If you are thinking about us and the recruitment event, just give me an hour to settle our matters and well follow you."

"Alright!" He chuckled, "Then... Could you do me a favor and get me a few recruits too. I'll leave the selection in your hands. I'm not good at that aspect in the first place."

Pedro laughed that was followed by Paul Solares. Then, Paul said, "Of course, Senior! or should I say Contra Almirante Death?"

"Senior will do!" Pedro said, "Let's meet in the Kingdom's gate in an hour."

"Got it, Senior!" Paul smiled, "Let's go, Beatrice!"

Beatrice stared towards Pedro with enmity. With her Captain's order, she could only flick her tongue in response and follow. When their figures disappeared, Pedro and Faunia started walking again.

Pedro noticed Yojiro and Yuson, who remained in place whilst they were still in disbelief. Hence, Pedro said, "Young ones... I won't wait for you. Better start moving!"

They looked at each other for a second, then, they run behind Pedro and Faunia and followed them quietly.

After an hour of waiting, everyone met at the gates of Kingdom Humberlica. Contra Almirante Paul Solares and the Felippe Fleet. Mathew and Talia with the Karakoa Fleet crew members. Beatrice, Faunia, Yojiro, and Yuson. And lastly, The new recruits.

The New Karakoa Fleet!

Seeing that everyone was ready, Pedro said, "Karakoa Fleet! Let's go!"

"Yes, Captain!" Everyone responded loudly, except Paul, Beatrice, and Faunia.

Pedro simply smirked in response as he leads the way. Deep inside he thought, 'Aquari Continent! We're on our way!'