A few days later.
At the edge of Raven Harbor, at the foot of a mountain, tombstones of the dead are scattered all over the ground, most of which were recently added.
This was because too many civilians and harbor guards died in this battle.
From time to time, soft sobbing sounds could be heard all around as civilians came here one after another to mourn their deceased family and friends.
In the corner, Gawain personally erected a tombstone engraved with the names of his subordinates who died in the battle, and the tombstone faced the direction of the Grand Line.
Gawain's eyes swept across the names carved on the tombstones, and he murmured: "Just watch from here."
"I, no, we will plant our flag in every corner of the world."
"When everyone starts to spread the name of the White Knight Pirate, you will also live forever with this name."
After saying that, Gawain turned around and found that Kuro and his men were standing at the entrance of the cemetery, their eyes fixed on him.
"That's a pretty nice thing to say."
With a smile on his face, Kuro adjusted his glasses with his palm and said calmly: "It's time to go, captain."
"Ah."
Gawain smiled faintly.
Everyone followed Gawain, walking hurriedly towards the harbor.
A cargo ship over 100 meters in length, loaded with food, ammunition, and medical supplies, was quietly anchored in the harbor.
The food here is enough for Gawain and others to eat for several months, and the arms and ammunition are enough to support ten fierce battles.
As long as it is transported back to the base on Pala Island, Gawain won't have to worry about supplies for a long time.
What's more, Gaza has promised that a covert route will be established to provide Gawain with stable logistical supplies.
When Gaza saw Gawain coming, her eyes lit up: "Mr. Gawain, please remember the promise we made to each other."
Gawain nodded: "When I return, I will dispatch my subordinates to begin clearing out the pirates occupying the main shipping lanes around Raven Harbor."
After saying that, Gawain jumped onto the deck, and Kuro also walked slowly into the cabin with his men.
After carefully checking the situation inside the ship and confirming that everything was correct, the freighter sounded the whistle and slowly sailed out of the harbor.
Gaza looked at the figure standing on the deck, her eyes slightly reddened, and he couldn't suppress the emotions in her heart after all:
"Mr. Gawain, when can we meet again?"
Gawain was slightly stunned, then waved his hand with his back to Gaza: "If all goes well, you will see news about me in the newspaper soon."
"What if it doesn't go well?"
"That sea is my grave!"
Gaza pursed her lips and tried very hard to prevent her tears from falling.
She knew that the East Blue would not be Gawain's limit. This man was like an eagle and would never stay here.
He is destined to go to a bigger stage and let the world spread his name.
"What an unromantic man."
"But are pirates such handsome beings?"
Jasmine was stunned, and a sense of uneasiness inexplicably arose in her heart: "My lord, you still have this harbor and the people here."
Gaza raised her hand to wipe the tears from her eyes and said firmly: "I know."
"But I also need enough strength to protect my people."
"I heard that there is something called a devil fruit on the Grand Line. If I eat it, I can gain great power. Maybe..."
"My lord, do you want to be a landlubber?"
"These are but small costs compared to the great power."
… … ...
The sea is unpredictable.
Even in the relatively peaceful East Blue, a storm that could strike at any time is enough to capsize most ships.
The wind was blowing violently, and lightning was flashing.
Amid the rising waves, a cargo ship was rising and falling with the waves, and there was a danger of being submerged.
"Hurry! Turn the rudder!"
"There's a whirlpool ahead. If we get stuck in it, we'll all die!"
Kuro stood on the deck, directing the ship.
Gawain even directly sent out Flying Slash, cutting through the huge waves coming from afar to ensure that the ship would not capsize due to the impact of the huge waves.
The howling storm made Gawain realize for the first time the cruelty of the sea.
At least for the lower-level pirates, the unpredictable weather is the number one cause of death, and combat is only second.
"Damn it!"
"Kuro, you've been at sea for so many years; how come your seamanship level is about the same as mine?"
"There used to be a special navigator on board!"
"Where are the people?"
"That's the one who was burned to death in Raven Harbor before."
"You're a piece of shit."
The corner of Kuro's mouth twitched noticeably, and just as he was about to open his mouth to refute, another huge wave came from the distance.
It carried an overwhelming force that threatened to engulf everything in front of it. The air pressure alone made the freighter creak.
"Gawain!"
"I know!"
Gawain's face was stern. He raised his hand and slashed several times in the air, barely breaking the incoming huge waves.
But the sea in the distance is becoming more and more turbulent...
... ... ...
A few hours later.
The ship gradually sailed out of that crazy sea area.
The wind and waves gradually subsided, and even sunlight shone through the clouds onto everyone, dispelling the chill of the seawater.
Those who managed to survive collapsed on the deck and gasped for breath.
Gawain looked at the Level 1 navigation skills on his panel, then looked at Kuro in the distance, who had a pale face and was being re-bandaged with a ruptured wound.
It was a pain in the ass to think that the latter's navigation skills were about the same as his.
"Before entering the Grand Line, I must first find a reliable navigator!"
When Gawain thought of the storm just now, he felt a pang of fear.
Don't just say something cool the day before yesterday and then die in the sea today; that would be funny.
But at this moment.
A figure wrapped in bandages slowly pushed open the door of the cabin and limped out.
"Where am I?"
Gin, who had just woken up, looked at everything around him blankly. It was not until he saw Kuro's face that he remembered what had happened before.
"Kuro? You saved me?"
Kuro pointed at Gawain expressionlessly and said coldly: "It's him."
"White Knight Gawain?"
Gin was slightly stunned, and then he recalled what had happened.
Recalling the scene where Krieg throws himself at Gawain and shoots him without hesitation, he, even with his heart full of loyalty, couldn't help but feel suffocated.
"Why?"
"I also want a subordinate who can protect the captain from a knife at a critical moment."
Gawain held out his hand: "Would you like to come to my boat?"
"I may not be a good captain, but at least I won't fire at my own people, nor will I swing a knife at my subordinates for no reason."
Gin smiled bitterly: "What kind of friendship and loyalty do pirates have? They are just lies!"
"I…"
Before he could finish his words, Gin's eyes went dark, and he fell down.