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Chapter 152 - 152. Return

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The two stood silently on the edge of the deck, observing the ten slowly moving Marine warships.

The distance between them was about 300 meters, well within the range of cannon fire.

However, with the Infinity's stealth capabilities, its presence remained undetected as long as no one employed Observation Haki.

"Abona, what do you think this group of Marines is planning in the South Blue? It seems more complicated than we initially thought," Anos asked, resting his hands on the railing and eyeing the Marine fleet with a serious expression.

"Although I don't know much about the South Blue, a deployment of this magnitude from the Marines suggests that something significant has occurred," Abona replied calmly.

Indeed, the Marines rarely launched operations on this scale outside the Grand Line, and their presence here was reminiscent of a Buster Call.

With the South Blue typically seen as a quieter sea, the situation warranted further thought.

"Celeste, let's avoid them and continue our journey," Anos decided after a moment of contemplation.

"Your Majesty, shall I infiltrate one of their ships to gather intelligence?" Abona offered.

"There's no need for that. Why waste time on something so insignificant?" Anos said with a confident smile. His tone wasn't dismissive out of arrogance but rather grounded in his overwhelming strength, which rendered the Marines' actions irrelevant to him.

As the Infinity moved away, ripples formed on the water. On one of the Marine warships, a few officers noticed the unusual disturbance in the calm sea.

They frowned, sensing that something was off, but without Observation Haki or advanced surveillance, they couldn't detect the invisible vessel.

Compared to the sluggish movement of the Marine warships, the Infinity seemed like a shooting star, quickly leaving them behind as it sped towards the Tru Kingdom.

The presence of such a large Marine fleet in the South Blue was indeed perplexing. The South Blue, often overshadowed by the activity in the Grand Line, rarely saw such attention.

For now, however, Anos dismissed the matter, focusing instead on his own plans.

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The Infinity soon left the Calm Belt behind and entered the rougher waters of the South Blue.

Though the waves here were choppier, they were nothing compared to the tumultuous seas of the Grand Line.

The one-meter-high swells posed no threat to the ship or its passengers.

As dusk approached, the ship neared its destination. The sun dipped low on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the sea.

Celeste, the ship's intelligent assistant, appeared before Anos and Abona, her tone as respectful as ever.

"Your Majesty, we are approximately one hour away from the Tru Kingdom. Do you have any specific instructions?" she asked.

"So, we're almost there," Anos muttered to himself before replying, "Dock at Naniwa Port as planned. Before that, establish a wireless connection and inform Losta of our arrival."

With the ship nearing his homeland, Anos could no longer sit idle. Although it had only been three months since he left, he felt a sense of anticipation as the Infinity closed in on the kingdom he ruled.

During his absence, Losta had been managing the kingdom. Entrusting her with the nation's affairs allowed him to focus on broader plans for South Blue's unification and the growth of the Tru Kingdom's power and economy.

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As night fell, the lights of Naniwa Port glimmered brightly, casting a warm and welcoming glow.

Losta, along with a delegation, awaited their king's return at the harbour. The atmosphere was formal, with everyone dressed impeccably for the occasion.

The Infinity approached the port with precision, halting less than a meter from the dock.

The ship's automated systems deployed a mechanical bridge, connecting the deck to the shore for easy disembarkation.

"Welcome back, Your Majesty!" came the synchronized voices of hundreds gathered at the port.

Anos stepped forward onto the bridge, his expression composed. Abona followed closely, curiously observing the people and surroundings, which seemed so unfamiliar to him.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!" Losta said, stepping forward with a respectful bow. "On behalf of the Tru Kingdom, we welcome you home."

Anos acknowledged her with a slight nod, his demeanour calm yet commanding.

The people standing at the port bore smiles of relief and joy, though their king's neutral expression suggested he was already deep in thought, planning the next steps for his kingdom's future.

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