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Chapter Seventeen: Tracking
As Xiaqiu moved through the water, the scent in the sea grew increasingly intense, an urge that permeated to the very core of his being, making it impossible for Xiaqiu to resist.
He sensed something was off; this impulse surpassed mere hunger and even took control of his body.
This made Xiaqiu alert.
Not only that, but he noticed fish around him swimming in that direction.
Something was definitely drawing him and the other fish in.
This substance was widely used on Fish Body.
Why was this happening?
Fishing?
At that moment, Xiaqiu found the fish being attracted somewhat strange. Most of them had sharp teeth and were relatively large, at least seventy centimeters or more, all carnivorous species.
The smaller fish and those that fed on planktonic crustaceans mostly stayed behind.
Among all the fish, some larger ones hesitated in place.
Most of the toothy fish were drawn in, while the smaller ones lingered, and some fish hesitated.
This scent seemed to target specific types of fish, avoiding smaller ones, indicating it must have components effective against larger fish.
The fact that some fish were attracted while others hesitated suggested that certain ingredients affected specific species.
Thus, this scent was tailored to a particular kind of sea fish, one that at least physically avoided smaller varieties.
It was as if something was being captured.
What exactly was happening?
Moreover, in the direction of Narl Village, were the people from Narl Village involved in this?
Xiaqiu sensed an ominous feeling and slowed down, inching closer to the water's surface to look into the distance.
What was that?
Xiaqiu spotted a massive Naval Battleship in the distant sea, where schools of fish were gathering not far from the battleship.
The Navy was behind this.
They were luring the fish here.
And there were no fishing nets set up for capture; it was clear they weren't fishing.
They were searching for a specific type of fish.
Xiaqiu recalled two months ago when he had attacked a member of the Navy, and since then, the Naval Battleship had been lingering around for quite some time.
Were they here to catch him?
That possibility couldn't be ruled out.
Regardless of whether that was the case or not, he knew these things were set up by the Navy, and getting any closer would serve no purpose.
Eating the fish attracted by this lure?
Who knew if there was something strange mixed in with the scent.
Xiaqiu turned around and began to wander off into the distance, intending to leave this part of the sea.
However, he did not notice that a seagull was continuously circling above him.
...
"Colonel, there's a seagull circling over there, drawing a figure-eight. It might have spotted something," Krumay said as he looked through his binoculars.
"Is it coming?"
Colonel Lido picked up the binoculars and gazed into the sky, watching the seagull fly in circles. This was a bird specially bred by the Navy.
Just like messenger birds and Transponder Snails, it was a unique creature in the world of One Piece, used for spotting enemy movements.
Pirate Ships, sea fish, Sea Kings.
They left different traces depending on their targets, allowing them to identify what they were dealing with.
From the pattern observed, it appeared to be a large sea fish, at least ten meters long.
Considering its altitude, it was not a Sea Beast or a Sea King.
"It should be, but why is it moving away?"
Colonel Lido looked at the trajectory of the seagull flying in the distance, somewhat puzzled.
It should have been approaching; why was it getting further away?
"Colonel Lido, could it have spotted a trap?" Krumay couldn't help but ask.
"How is that possible?"
Colonel Lido instinctively responded, but then furrowed his brow and said, "I remember you all captured it; it not only avoided the traps but also dodged the Cannon's direction?"
Avoiding traps is one thing, but if it could also evade the Cannon, that would be a bit too clever.
Krumey nodded and said, "That's right. It dodged the Cannon and even sealed off the Surface of the Sea, blocking Colonel Belial from surfacing for air."
"That does suggest it might have detected our traps."
Lido nodded and said, "If it left, that confirms it's definitely it. Let's pursue this sea creature."
With Lido's words, the Sailor began to raise the sails and set sail.
The Naval Battleship headed towards Xiaqiu, chasing after it.
...
Xiaqiu swam away into the distance, not moving in a straight line away from the Naval Battleship; that would take him too deep into the ocean.
He planned to take a detour and approach the side of an island to evade the Naval Battleship.
After swimming for a while, Xiaqiu suddenly sensed something was off.
The water's movements.
Xiaqiu's sense of smell and vision were exceptionally keen, along with his peripheral nervous system—his body had nerve endings that felt the flow of water around him.
He sensed the movement of water behind him.
Quickly, he turned to look back and through the layers of water, he could see a massive Naval Battleship not far away.
"Have they followed me?"
Xiaqiu was slightly startled at this scene. Was it a coincidence, or had they discovered him?
He immediately dove underwater and turned to swim in another direction.
"Did they not follow?"
After swimming for a while, Xiaqiu realized that the Naval Battleship had not pursued him, and he felt relieved.
"Change course."
In the next moment, the Naval Battleship adjusted its heading and began to chase after Xiaqiu once more.
"They're pursuing me."
Xiaqiu was unsure how they had detected him and were now in pursuit.
However, since they were targeting him, Xiaqiu had no intention of sitting idly by.
Instead of fleeing, he swam toward the Naval Battleship.
If he recklessly tried to distance himself, it might provoke the Navy to fire upon him. The power of the Cannons on the Naval Battleship was immense, and Xiaqiu did not wish to withstand that onslaught.
Moreover, Xiaqiu had another thought.
What if he swam to a place where their Cannons could not reach? Would someone powerful from the Naval Battleship come down to hunt him?
He needed to consume strong humans to enhance himself.
Even that Naval Officer from last time could help him grow stronger.
Even if he was stronger, he could not be compared to himself.
Over the course of nearly two months, he had grown from seven meters to eighteen meters, evolving some organs that helped him fight underwater.
Not only that, but after devouring that Navy soldier and a pirate, he had undergone two enhancements, making his body stronger.
He grew larger and more powerful.
If he were to face that Navy soldier again, Xiaqiu felt that the other party wouldn't even be able to injure him.
Xiaqiu believed that even if he was one tier stronger than the Navy, he still had ample chances of victory.
Moreover, in seawater, human combat effectiveness would be greatly diminished; why should he worry?
Thinking this, Xiaqiu swam toward the Naval Battleship, using the Battleship to conceal his form as he waited quietly.
...
"Colonel Lido, it's that Black Fish! It's charging toward the Battleship!"
Krumai shouted as he watched the dark figure approach.
"Why is it coming toward us? Is it planning to ram the Battleship?"
Colonel Lido frowned, puzzled by the shadow's actions.
Krumai suggested, "Could it be attracted by the capture agents left on the ship? It was far away before, but now it's close."
"That's possible."
Colonel Lido nodded. "It's coming; prepare to take it down. Bring me the weapons and equipment."
As the words fell, Lido stripped off his clothes, revealing a strong chest.
Then, Sailor handed him a long spear with a sharp tip, a pair of goggles, and a round fruit.
Lido took the spear, put on the goggles, and then took a deep breath before stuffing the fruit into his mouth.
With that, he leaped into the sea, diving toward the Black Fish.
"Predator Lido."
Krum looked at Colonel Lido as he plunged into the water and couldn't help but say, "Colonel Lido's Stingray Spear has taken countless sharks. This sea fish can only go so far."
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