Tycoon!

Meanwhile 30 miles away from the island, a squad consisting of 3 destroyers and 2 frigates were floating in the ocean.

Inside the main destroyer.

A middle aged man dressed in black entered the bridge and sat at the captain's ship. No one dared to say anything to him. In fact, everyone inside the bridge looked at him respectfully.

"You, what was so urgent that you called me here." the man pointed at the captain.

"Sir, 8 hours ago the yacht you told us to follow came in contact with the Iron pirates..." was saying the Captain.

"I already received that report before. If that's all you have to say then prepare to pack up your things." the tone of the man wasn't arrogant but it was imposing that made the Captain's legs tremble.

"No Sir, there's something else." sweat could be seen on his forehead. "Just moments ago, we detected missiles being launched near the Iron pirates island. With the satellite we were able to see the scene. There was wreckage of what's supposed to be the sh.i.p.s of the Hawk pirates. And from the Iron pirates side, there was two corvettes belonging to them and the yacht from the Four Emperors Group."

The Captain took a moment to catch up his breath, "The reason why they are together is still unknown that's why we informed you."

"Ohhh... Seems like that mercenary is building up his own private army. First the gang leaders from the Southern Region and now pirates with warsh.i.p.s. Amazing!" the man said to himself. "Set sail to that island immediately."

"Yes sir!"

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Inside the Iron pirates base.

"Brother Yang, as I said earlier, I'll be your lackey from now on." Jin said while doing a dogeza in front of Yang Lan. (AN: dogeza is kowtow in japanese)

"What are you doing Jin!" said Chiaki while pinching his right ear.

"Ahhh..." shouted Jin while trying to escape from Chiaki's clutch. "Let go of my ear first sister."

Chiaki let go of his ear and said, "Now explain why are you offering yourself to him."

Jin rubbed his ear trying to alleviate the pain and said, "I asked him to help saving you and in exchange I'd turn into his lackey and..."

"No need to continue Jin." interrupted Yang Lan, "You don't have to dedicate your life to me. I helped you because you weren't a bad person."

Yang Lan didn't want to force anyone to join him but if they really join, he would take care of them.

"We, members of the Clan Koga never owe anyone. Since it was a reasonable deal, then from now on we will follow you." said Chiaki. "As long as you don't do anything evil, we won't betray you."

Yang Lan sighed and said, "Since that's your wish then I'll accept you all as my subordinates from now on."

"Then we'll hold the ceremony to acknowledge you tomorrow." said Chiaki.

"Is that necessary?" asked Yang Lan.

"Of course. We, your subordinates will stake our lives for you. This ceremony will deepen our Boss-subordinate relationship."

"Sis, is what you said true?" whispered Jin to her ears.

Chiaki shrugged her shoulders and replied, "I don't know. I just watched it somewhere and thought it was cool."

Jin slapped his forehead hearing Chiaki's answer. This sister of his was an amazing commander but sometimes she was a bit silly.

"Let's do that then." Yang Lan was able to hear their small conversation but decided to play along.

Moments later someone came and said "Boss, there's a squad consisting 3 destroyers and 2 frigates getting closer to the island. Any orders?"

"They must be the squad of Captain Wei Shi. They probably detected the missiles we launched earlier and came to investigate." said Jin.

"There shouldn't be any problem. Tell everyone to be on standby." Yang Lan ordered his subordinate.

Some time passed and a destroyer came inside the cave and docked in an empty space.

Jin came beside the destroyer to welcome their visitors while Yang Lan and the rest stayed behind.

The first to come down from the destroyer were 8 armed soldiers then the Captain and finally the middle aged man.

"Greetings Captain Wei Shi. What brought you here?" said Jin

"Someone came to meet your friend." the Captain said.

"Which friend are you talking about?"

"The owner of that yacht." the Captain pointed at the Sea Titan.

"Brother Yang? Who is looking for him?"

"You don't have to know that. Just bring as somewhere we could talk privately."

"Follow me then. Brother Yang is at the main office."

Inside the office they could see everything happening outside.

"Looks like Jin is bringing them here." said Chiaki.

"Brother Yang someone wants to meet." said Jin as soon as he opened the door.

"Nice to meet Mr. Yang. I'm Captain Wei Shi, commander of the Sea Storm squad in charge patrolling the region of the sea." the Captain greeted Yang Lan.

"Nice to meet you too Captain Wei Shi." Yang Lan shook hands with him. "Why did you want to meet me?"

"The one who wants to meet you isn't me." he then presented the middle aged man. "This is my boss."

"I'm Fan Rong. Director of the State Security. Nice to meet you Blue Death." the middle aged man said while grinning.