In the world of One Piece, there may be many weird black technologies beyond ordinary people's imagination, such as artificial life and genetic modification.

But at least in terms of reconnaissance, people on the sea still use the oldest, simplest and most direct method——

naked eye.

Through the observation tower on the top of the mast, combined with a telescope with limited magnification, we can manually observe the surrounding scenery and alert ourselves to possible enemies.

In this case, the probability of making a mistake naturally increases significantly.

Even if it doesn't happen often, I basically encounter it once or twice every year.

The specific number of times depends on the level and attentiveness of the lookout.

Therefore, the navy members who gathered urgently on the deck seemed to have been used to it for a long time, and they did not show any excessive negative emotions.

Amid the complaints of a few newcomers, hundreds of sailors returned to the cabin in an orderly manner and returned to their posts.

On such a large deck, there were less than fifty people left in the blink of an eye.

Nolan is one of them.

His duty duty was over and he should have returned to his room to rest.

But now, because of the team he belongs to, he is forced to stay with Roy as the captain.

Although the strange ship ahead is most likely not a pirate ship, routine inspections are still essential.

Poor product, slave...

In this sea filled with war and chaos, in addition to pirates, there are still many miscellaneous people who should be sent to prison.

Looking at the wooden boat getting closer in the distance, Nuo Lan, who was forced to work overtime due to an unexpected incident, felt a little excited at this time.

No matter how magnificent the scenery on the sea was, he was already bored after standing on the deck and watching it all day.

Even if the boat in front of him is just an ordinary fishing boat, if he can get on it and go around twice, it is still worth it for him now.

Not far away, Major Shirota, who had been sleeping all day, was seen by Nolan for the first time after going to sea. He did not return to the cabin with his navy, but leaned against the railing and lazily blew in the sea breeze.

It seemed as if what was under my feet was not a warship on patrol, but some luxury cruise ship.

"It's like I'm on vacation. Is it really reliable..."

Taking a glance at it quietly, and recalling Roy's comment when they first met, Nolan couldn't help but secretly complain.

Not long after, as the wooden boat approached, the slowly moving warship gradually stopped.

First impression——

Shabby, very dilapidated.

Like clothing patches, the color is completely different from the surroundings, and the simple wooden boards are nailed haphazardly;

It has not been taken care of for a long time, and part of the hull close to the sea water has been covered by green algae.

During the ups and downs, you can even hear the dull wailing sound of the wooden board being overwhelmed.

It makes people wonder whether the hull will collapse and fall apart in the next second.

From a high position, Nuolan could clearly see the scene on the opposite deck.

Led by a strong man with a tattoo on his face, five or six men in simple clothes stood in a row, looking very nervous.

Understandable.

After all, the sense of oppression brought by such a huge warship as a hill, coupled with the special status of the law enforcers here, it is natural for people to feel uncomfortable.

As the captain of the team, Roy took the lead and was the first to jump onto the opposite boat. Nuo Lan, holding a long knife at his waist, followed closely behind.

A small half of them were left to provide support and security, and the remaining thirty or so sailors also jumped down.

"Hello, sirs!"

Before he could stand still, a strong man with tattoos who looked like a leader bent over and came up to say hello.

Different from his tough appearance, the other party's posture seemed very flattering, even a little humble.

"You are..."

Roy glanced around and asked casually.

"The cargo ship is full of spices." The strong man replied cautiously with a flattering smile on his face, "As you know, business has been difficult to do in recent years. No, it was not easy to get it from Koh Lai Island.

I got some goods and plan to transport them to the vicinity of Fore Sea area to earn some hard money."

"Don't be so nervous, it's just a routine for us."

Roy spoke in a gentle tone, quite kindly.

"Where is the cargo hold? Take us there to check it out. It will be over soon."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, sirs. Please go this way."

The strong man flattered him, turned to one side, and made way for the way to the cabin behind him, gesturing for the other party to go inside.

On the other side, Nuo Lan stood at the back of the large army, his eyes quickly scanning the surroundings.

He once thought about which profession would be most suitable for him if he traveled back to modern society with superpowers.

The criminal investigation police responsible for the crime scene is definitely one of the answers.

The keen senses endowed by his extraordinary perceptual ability allow him to pick out every doubtful point around him in detail.

No flaw can escape his perception.

"The sailors on the deck were very reserved, but instinctively showed a tough temperament."

[Well, after all, when you are making a living at sea, it is normal to be a bit aggressive. 】

"The hull of the ship seems to have sunk a little too deep?"

[It’s about money. If you load more goods, you can earn more, so that’s not a big problem. 】

Combining the scene before her eyes, Nuolan thought carefully.

"Um!?"

Sudden!

As if she had discovered something, Nuolan suddenly frowned.

There were some subtle but obvious vibrations on the deck beneath my feet.

Similar to the migrating herds of animals on the prairie, even from a very long distance, you can still feel the tiny vibrations transmitted upward from the soles of your feet.

It is not caused by sea water hitting the hull, but from the inside out, causing the entire hull to tremble.

Nolan instantly became alert.

It's like bubbles floating in the air. When you accidentally pop one of them, the air flow and disintegrating water droplets it brings will also annihilate the surrounding bubbles.

While sensing abnormalities through touch, he also caught strange things through smell.

It was a stench that drifted along the sea breeze.

Even though it had become extremely light due to the dilution of the air, Nuolan still felt the other party keenly.

Disgusting, disgusting.

It is a strong odor emitted after being exposed to the air for a long time in a closed space where human excreta cannot be treated.

Vaguely, a vague thought that seemed to point directly to the truth flashed through Nolan's mind.

He raised his head suddenly and was about to stop Roy who was walking towards the cabin.

Pupils shrink suddenly!

I saw the brawny man with tattoos who had been flattering just now, walking past Roy and exposing his back unpreparedly.

The look on his face suddenly turned ferocious.

The movement was frighteningly fast. In just a moment, a thick right arm as thick as an ordinary person's thigh stretched out from behind the shoulder and locked Roy's neck horizontally.

He pulled out his left hand from the back of his waist, and a musket with a silvery surface was pressed hard against Roy's temple.
Chapter completed!