The next day, having bid farewell to Monica, Karl stood at Cape Cross, dressed in a black suit like armor of justice, awaiting Kizaru's ship.
— Ready for your first mission, Adjutant Karl? — came Kizaru's voice from behind.
— Of course, Admiral Kizaru, what's the mission? — Karl turned, his gaze fixed on the tall figure of the admiral.
— It's quite a troublesome matter. We need to capture a new member of the Beast Pirates, — Kizaru said with slight concern.
Beast Pirates, a new member? Karl recalled the mission Hina mentioned a month ago, which involved capturing Jack. It seems Chief of Staff Tsuru managed to capture him.
— Isn't it the task of Impel Down to escort pirates? Why are we involved? — Karl asked.
— First, get on board, and then I'll explain, — Kizaru cut in.
Kizaru's ship sped toward the Red Continent, passing through the Holy Land of Mary Geoise into the New World. Kizaru explained to Karl the origins of the mission.
It turned out that after Jack's capture, Chief of Staff Tsuru discovered he wasn't so simple. At 19, he became one of the key figures in the Beast Pirates, earning immense respect from Kaido.
The Beast Pirates were becoming increasingly active in the New World, and Chief of Staff Tsuru decided to humiliate Kaido. The first step was to lure him out, and Jack was the perfect bait. The operation involved two admirals, Aokiji and Kizaru, so Karl, as Kizaru's subordinate, also had to join this complicated mission.
"So, we have quite a challenging task! We are not dealing with an ordinary enemy!" Karl remarked.
"Difficult? I don't think so! I'm a major at Headquarters, am I really going to fight Kaido? In the end, you're all working under Aokiji, and I'll just quietly assist you," Karl thought to himself.
"Kaido, one of the three great emperors of the New World? Yes, he's a dangerous opponent. But I've always been amazed at how the Marine fleet managed to capture Kaido, and yet he still managed to escape," Karl continued.
"Do you think this operation will kill him?" he inquired.
Kizaru twisted his lips, retaining his indifference: "Who knows! Just complete the mission and don't ask unnecessary questions!"
In reality, the goal of capturing Kaido was not only to humiliate him but also to obtain a sample of his blood. Vegapunk's project on artificial devil fruits was nearing completion, but samples of Kaido's blood were running low, so the World Government instructed to quickly capture him and collect the blood.
But Kizaru did not delve into details with Karl; he would find out everything in due time.
Soon, the ship crossed the Red Continent via the transport device located at the base of Mary Geoise and entered the New World.
Compared to the pirate routes, reaching the New World via this route was convenient, fast, and, most importantly, safe.
During the journey, Karl saw the Holy Land of Mary Geoise. This place was luxurious, majestic, and fitting as a residence for the world's aristocrats. But behind the luxury lay filth and decay, which few suspected.
Once in the New World, Karl looked at the landscapes, indistinguishable from the North Sea, and sighed: "So this is the New World... No different from the North Sea."
"I'm always lingering in the North Sea, recently got to the Grand Line, and now I'm already in the New World. Such is life," Karl thought.
Awakening the two-colors of Haki was not easy for him, but in the end, he found himself drawn into the confrontation with the Beast Pirates, without a chance to hunt the 'small fry.' He really wanted to go fishing!
"Young man, there are very dangerous pirates in the New World!" Kizaru remarked.
The corners of Karl's lips lifted slightly. He was already prepared for this mentally and didn't experience any special feelings. He was an admiral's subordinate; he didn't chase 'small fry' across the seas every day.
He wasn't Smoker!
"By the way, Admiral Kizaru, what are the chances that Kaido will come alone to save Jack?" Karl asked.
Kizaru scratched his head: "Well, based on my experience with Kaido, he will definitely come alone."
Kaido is Kaido, and Karl was reassured to know he would come alone. Now he no longer had to worry about his own safety, he just needed to be a good assistant.
The next day, Kizaru's ship met Aokiji at G-2 base. Chief of Staff Tsuru was already waiting for them.
"Kizaru, Aokiji, you arrived on time. The news that Jack is at G-2 has already spread. If nothing happens, Kaido will definitely return to free him. I'll leave this matter to both of you."
Aokiji seemed to have great respect for Chief of Staff Tsuru and replied with a smile, "Of course."
Kizaru remained indifferent, focused on doing his nails. Karl watched him with a sense of helplessness.
Chief of Staff Tsuru seemed accustomed to Kizaru's behavior and turned her attention to Karl, standing nearby, smiling kindly at him.
"You are Major Karl!"
Karl quickly saluted Chief of Staff Tsuru, replying energetically, "Yes, ma'am."
"I heard that your ability can heal and strengthen. When Kaido comes, I'll rely on you to take care of that."
"Don't worry! Chief of Staff Tsuru, I would do it even without your request."
"Hehe, good, good..."
After the brief meeting, Karl saw Hina, whom he hadn't seen for a long time. Next to her stood a tall, cold woman. If nothing happened, that must be Gion, known as Taotu, a vice admiral and a candidate for promotion at headquarters.
Karl noticed her pink fitted top and the upper part of her shorts, with a clearly visible spider tattoo on her left thigh. A long saber with a white hilt hung at her waist.
From Karl's perspective... large breasts, long legs, fair skin, and a beautiful face. It's no wonder Chaton kake didn't give up even after 100 declarations of love.
"Karl, Hina knew you would come. Let me introduce you, this is Vice Admiral Gion."
Karl smiled and nodded at Gion: "Hello, Vice Admiral Gion, you are very beautiful. Hmm, you and Hina are both very beautiful. Worthy faces of the marines ."
Noticing Hina's slight smile, Karl felt relieved. He had almost committed a taboo.
Gion covered her mouth with her hand and laughed: "Brother Karl, you really know how to communicate. I'm afraid you've deceived more than one unsuspecting girl!"
Karl smiled without saying anything because she was telling the truth. Although the North Sea is rich with handsome men, Karl, with his tall stature and good looks, still surpassed all the others, thus becoming a well-known local heartthrob.
"By the way, I heard from Hina that your ability helps heal and strengthen. May I test it?"
Ah, Karl sighed to himself — yet another person wants to use my... ability.