blogombal Chapter 75: Just a Square Head
Chapter 75: Just a Square Head
Chapter 76: Just a Square Head
The sea under the hazy moonlight was a dark mass, but a glimpse of blue could still be seen in the distance.
The Whitebeard's whalebone ship sailed side by side with the Golden Dawn, the whalebone ship brightly lit, while most of the Golden Dawn was shrouded in darkness.
Instead of closing the captain's cabin door early as usual tonight, Oro boarded the whalebone ship with a large amount of wine and meat.
He distributed half of the wine and meat to the crew members who were on night watch on the deck, which drew cheers and woke Kaido up.
Auro looked at Kaido, who was walking out sleepily, and gave his crew a wink. They immediately understood, grabbed Kaido and started bragging and joking, then stuffed meat into his mouth and poured wine into him.
These former Whitebeard Pirates members, though they had only recently joined the Golden Grand Fleet, already held considerable awe for their leader, Oro, whose strength was unfathomable and whose generosity was extraordinary.
Oro nodded to them, said nothing more, and walked straight toward the stern of the ship.
Edward Newgate was still not resting in the relatively quiet area at the stern.
His tall figure leaned against the ship's railing, gazing at the dark sea in the distance, holding his own wine flask in his hand, seemingly lost in thought.
Hearing footsteps, he turned around and saw Oro and a large golden tray floating behind him, piled high with wine and meat.
"Gulalalala, it's rare that you have time to come over in the evening."
Newgate’s signature laugh is laced with undisguised mockery.
"Don't you know how strong I am? Come find me for a drink."
As Oro spoke, he casually waved his hand, and liquid gold flowed from his fingertips, quickly shaping and solidifying on the deck into two sturdy high-backed chairs and a sufficiently large square table.
The original tables and chairs on this whalebone ship were rather tiny for Oro's size.
The two sat down, and Oro opened the golden barrel he had brought, immediately filling the air with a rich aroma of wine.
He manipulated the barrel to pour a large bowl full for Newgate, and also filled the golden goblet in front of him.
This drink is a honey lemon liqueur specially made by Gails using cloud honey and floating lemons, which are special products of the Sky Island. It has a golden and clear color.
Newgate didn't stand on ceremony. He picked up the wine bowl, which was bigger than his face, tilted his head back, and took a big gulp. The spicy and mellow wine slid down his throat, allowing him to breathe a long, comfortable sigh.
"Glug glug, that's great! This wine is excellent!"
Newgate exclaimed in praise, then reached for a skewer of roasted meat thicker than an ordinary person's from the golden tray on the table. It was skewered with large chunks of roasted, charred, and oily beast meat. He opened his mouth, ripped off a large piece, chewed a few times, and nodded in satisfaction.
"So—" He ate while looking at Oro, his tone inquisitive: "You really built this island in the waters near the Vodka Kingdom just for that kid? And you even developed it into such a prosperous place?"
"When I docked, I found it strange that the pier was so high-standard. It had a deep-water port that could just fit your Golden Dawn. Ordinary commercial islands don't build ports of this size."
Oro also took a sip of the honey lemon liqueur in his glass. The liqueur was quite strong, but it was exceptionally smooth on the palate. The sweetness of the honey and the refreshing taste of the lemon perfectly neutralized the burning sensation of the strong liquor, leaving only a mellow and fragrant taste in his mouth.
He put down his wine glass, picked up a skewer of perfectly grilled green peppers, and took a bite.
"It wasn't entirely for him."
Oro replied, "The island is well-located, at the intersection of several shipping routes."
"Establishing a foothold and a deep-water port on that island was primarily a long-term commercial and strategic consideration for the Kingdom of Gaya."
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"It will not only facilitate the docking and resupply of our trade fleet, but also have an impact on the surrounding seas, which can be regarded as an early layout for the new world seas."
Newgate gave a vague "hmm" as if he understood, and continued to drink and eat heartily.
He wasn't particularly interested in or knowledgeable about these business expansions and strategic plans; he just listened to whatever Oro said.
After finishing the string of green peppers, Oro wiped his hands with the damp cloth that had been prepared nearby, and his tone became slightly more serious: "By the way, Newgate, you need to keep a close eye on that Kaido kid."
Newgate slowed his chewing and looked at Oro.
Oro continued in the same tone, "I've observed that kid's previous behavior; he has a habit of stabbing acquaintances in the back."
"This kind of ruthless nature in achieving one's goals is likely to result in an ungrateful person who can never be truly trusted. Such a person cannot be considered family."
Oro paused, his golden eyes gleaming in the night: "If you can't even tame him, if you feel you can't truly win his heart, then don't hesitate."
Oro casually gestured horizontally in the air with his right hand, the movement understated, but the meaning behind it was quite clear.
Newgate put down his bottle of liquor and the half-eaten kebab, his casual expression softening slightly. He nodded seriously: "I understand."
He paused for a few seconds, as if processing Oro's words, before asking with a hint of doubt, "You seem to have exceptionally little patience for that kid?"
Oro waved his hand, his face showing a mixture of disdain and helplessness: "That kid, you might say he's stupid, but he is indeed a bit clever. He knows how to assess the situation and is quicker than anyone else to admit defeat if he can't win."
"You might say he's smart, but aside from his little tricks for survival and taking advantage, he acts impulsively without considering the consequences, and his vision is extremely short-sighted. He's a complete blockhead, a square-headed idiot!"
Newgate burst into laughter at Oro's spot-on sarcasm, his deep laughter echoing across the sea: "Gurgle! Indeed! Daring to rob us without any preparation, such a reckless and brainless fellow, but he's quick to admit defeat!"
Oro picked up his glass and took another sip: "We'll be in Elbaf in a few days. It's my hometown and the hometown of my fiancées, and also an important ally of ours."
"I don't want that kid Kaido causing me any trouble and ruining things."
Newgate slapped his thigh: "Don't worry! Leave this guy to me! I guarantee he won't cause you any trouble!"
"What was that line you said to me before? Oh, 'If a son is not taught, it is the father's fault!' I will discipline him properly! Guralala!"
Thinking of Kaido's frustrated and reluctant demeanor, and the "fatherly love" he might have to face in the future, Oro couldn't help but laugh.
He raised the golden goblet in his hand and gestured to Newgate.
The cool moonlight shone on the two of them, casting long shadows on the deck.
The wine glasses and bowls collided heavily in the air, making a crisp sound that blended into the sound of the waves and the wind.