Chapter Nine, a spit creates a pit

Gu Kun left behind a fleeting remark: "When have I ever misjudged? Oh, or rather, when have I ever misheard?"

The upper jaw of the swordfish is undoubtedly extremely hard and sharp, but this does not mean that all parts of the fish's head are equally tough

When it comes to swimming speed, the tuna is arguably the second fastest in the natural world, with the swordfish holding the title of the fastest.

Many small fishing boats have been targeted by swordfish, leading to a disastrous outcome with multiple holes; that thin sheet metal simply cannot withstand it

The dragon boat's crew immediately untied the rigging and secured it to the electric winch, and the entire fishing net had already been gathered.

It is not that he does not love his country, but rather that for the next few decades, the world will primarily be characterized by a tone of peace. Engaging in commerce at the grassroots level allows for far greater contributions to society, along with the added benefit of freedom

Long Wu unexpectedly felt his knees go weak and plopped down on the deck: "Captain, since that day, I have verbally acknowledged your abilities, but I only recognized your keen insight. I still did not believe that your swimming skills could be so extraordinary. Today, I am completely convinced. Captain, after we return, could you possibly hire the two of us on a long-term basis? We no longer wish to follow Liu Min."

At sea, it is a world that worships the strong

Long Wu, Chen Li, and others noticed the gap in just a few seconds

Two days have quickly passed, and Gu Kun's fishing boat has been steadily heading north, stopping intermittently to fish. It has already traveled five hundred nautical miles from Lanfang, and the harvest has been quite abundant

Then Gu Kun swiftly swam towards the fishing boat, holding a knife in hand, while keeping an eye on the movements of the sailfish

Younger sister, bring me my diving suit, and then keep an eye on the fish finder

After realizing this, Gu Kun felt at ease

Unfortunately, just as it charged to the edge of the net, cutting through several steel cables of the net and on the verge of breaking through.

Long Wu shook his head: "This is not a matter of money. We are still young, and I do not want to spend my life just passing the days. The key is that by following you, I can learn skills and experience things that I cannot see with Liu Min."

While Long Wu and Chen Li admired Gu Kun's abilities, they also made several jokes.

Gu Kun smiled proudly and said: "Of course, this is not a problem. However, I never said I would increase your benefits, so why do you not have confidence in Liu Min?"

Gu Kun always smiles and remains noncommittal

He approached calmly, continuing to observe the situation.

Moreover, once one truly joins the military, many abilities become inexplicable and are bound to be studied; only a fool would take such risks

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Most of the time, as long as the fish school does not swim quickly, Gu Kun chooses to operate with a single boat and drag net directly to save manpower

Gu Pan stood by, following her brother's instructions, and withdrew 400 coins, giving two notes each to Long and Chen.

However, it is precisely because they keep circling that they have enclosed this chaotic school of fish, benefiting Gu Kun

Moreover, not only is the positioning accurate, but also the size, depth, movement direction, and speed of the fish schools are all precise

The matter of distributing funds cannot be handled ambiguously; it must be justified. Distributing funds amidst a chaotic accounting situation does nothing to enhance the loyalty and enthusiasm of the subordinates

Gu Kun always responds calmly: "I haven't encountered any tuna, other slow fish are not worthy of my effort."

The sailfish is widely found in tropical seas and is considered the nemesis of fishermen. It can reach a speed of over 60 knots when it sprints, faster than any conventional torpedo (excluding those using supercavitation technology, which operates by flying in bubbles underwater, thus avoiding resistance from seawater)

Long Wu: "Mazu, this marlin must weigh around 1,000 pounds. That strike just now, it would take at least twenty years of practice to achieve such skill."

On the morning of the fourth day at sea, the ship had already left the Shaosha Islands waters and entered the Visar Islands waters. It was approximately located in the waters southeast of Da Nang and northeast of Cam Ranh Bay

Gu Pan's level of surprise was no less than that of the other two; she felt that her brother seemed somewhat unfamiliar.

On the third day, Gu Kun calculated the shelf life and believed that starting from today, even if he caught more inferior fish, it would ensure that he could survive until reaching the shore. Thus, he began to increase the frequency of fishing. As a result, he harvested at least several tons every day; even if the unit price decreased, the total income could still double

Chen Li rubbed her eyes: "Did a big black rat just pass by? It disappeared in an instant."

In this manner, there are opportunities to fish three to four times a day. Initially, only valuable fish are caught, with each net yielding at least several thousand coins, amounting to nearly twenty thousand coins in a single day

This is no longer just about catching fish for money; taking down this marlin is also for his own safety and that of his sister

The generals of ancient Rome who indiscriminately bribed the imperial guards to install emperors serve as the best negative example; most of them ultimately fell victim to the very ungrateful wolves they had nurtured.

Gu Kun immediately instructed the entire ship to prepare

At this moment, Gu Pan's voice must have been as terrified as that of a lookout on a warship during World War II, shouting "Port side, torpedo!"

Outside the net, a nimble diver wielding a vicious blade thrust it sharply into the fish's lower jaw from the side, with remarkable precision, and then twisted it violently sideways

The sailfish, due to its elongated bill, has a sprinting speed that surpasses that of the tuna; however, it has a drawback, which is its relatively large turning radius, making it less agile

However, the opportunity for him to perform came quickly

"Not good, there is a marlin!" It was only after constantly monitoring the fish finder and keeping watch that she discovered a scene that filled her with terror

They are well aware of the technical difficulty of the action just performed—when a person is in the water, it is very challenging to exert force, as one cannot rely on solid ground as one can on land. The force with which Gu Kun executed the stroke with the knife depended entirely on his legs and the other hand paddling in advance to increase inertia, making it impossible for anyone who is not exceptionally skilled in water to achieve such a feat

Of course, he is not trying to show off; he is merely trying to squeeze the seawater out of his hair

He actually heard several large objects moving at high speed several nautical miles northwest, and there was also a possibility of intercepting their direction

The lower jaw was violently pierced by the Khukuri of the dog, and the marlin instantly ceased its struggle, gushing large amounts of fish blood that turned the surrounding seawater red within a radius of several meters, gradually diluting and dissipating after a few seconds

Everyone has become accustomed to Gu Kun's strict orders, and they quickly took their positions.

To govern effectively, one must employ both grace and authority

While Gu Kun was making a wish by drawing a pie, he simultaneously styled his hair at the forehead with a posture that exuded confidence, saying, "Piao Rou, that's just how confident I am"

However, it was during these few days that Gu Kun, after some exploration, gained a better understanding of his own physique. He discovered that he could quickly replenish calories by drinking high-proof liquor or eating chocolate

For thousands of years, the instinct of tuna to escape when encountering a sailfish has been to swim in circles, much like a rabbit must constantly change direction to evade a hunting dog. If you swim in a straight line, with a speed difference of nearly 20 knots, you won't escape for more than a few hundred yards before being pierced by a single kiss.

Can this be considered as "justifiable defense"?

Captain, the day before yesterday was my first time casting the net, and you still complained that my swimming was slow. Why didn't you show us a thing or two?

Several times, Long Wu lamented: "Captain, your hearing is such that you should not be fishing. You ought to join those naval powers and cast your nets in military service. If you were to become an anti-submarine officer on a submarine, no matter the oceanic nation's Sea Wolf class or Russia's Borei class, they would likely not escape your ears"

Each time, Gu Kun is able to detect subtle sounds in the fish finder that other humans cannot hear at all

Gu Kun surfaced and gestured to the people on the fishing boat, signaling them to rush over at full speed and close the encirclement.

As Gu Kun entered the water, he felt his mind become clear and his senses sharpened. After observing for a while, he noticed that several hundred meters ahead, there was a sailfish pursuing and hunting two tuna, while nearby there were other schools of fish. The tuna instinctively kept turning and darting into the smaller schools of fish, trying to evade the chase of the sailfish.

After more than ten minutes of patient guidance, the dragnet has encircled most of the fish school, leaving only the last few dozen meters open.

Then do as you please. I reiterate, as long as you follow me, remain loyal, and work hard, you will surely have a bright future. This time, I will give each of you an additional 200 coins as a New Year's opening red envelope. Work diligently

Occasionally, there are valuable fish species that swim at a speed of around 20 knots. He then instructs Long Wu to go into the sea, manually guiding the net and coordinating with the fishing boat to set up a pocket formation.

Gu Kun tied the rope to a spear he carried with him and threw it back onto the fishing boat with all his strength

As graceful as a startled swan, as agile as a soaring dragon

The swordfish, weighing 500 kilograms, with its incredibly sharp rostrum and a cruising speed of 60 knots, can pierce even the destroyers from World War II, let alone fishing boats

Because every time he either utilizes his extraordinary hearing or engages in extreme free diving, it consumes a significant amount of his physical energy, leaving him with a great appetite. Gu Kun also does not wish to display an abnormally large appetite, so he tries to conceal it as much as possible

He touched the sheath of the dog leg knife strapped to his diving suit, and after a while, he had no choice but to draw the knife in accordance with the situation

Since the stunning fish-finding operation on the first day of sailing, Long Wu and Chen Li have been utterly impressed by Gu Kun's keen insight

This is indeed much more efficient than eating meat, and it is also less conspicuous. It seems that I should keep a few boxes of chocolate on hand in the future

Many people may not be familiar with the name "swordfish"; it is a large marine fish characterized by its long, sharp bill. However, if referred to by its other common name, "swordfish," it is likely that most would recognize it.

Where can one encounter tuna every day

On that clear morning, two hours after breakfast, while Gu Kun was routinely listening to the fish, he noticed an unusual movement

This net weighs a total of 3,500 jin, as indicated when weighed

Chen Li: "These two encircled tunas are estimated to weigh around two to three hundred pounds, truly a great harvest"

Especially in the high seas, as vessels often navigate in waters without legal jurisdiction, and the countries of registration are frequently insignificant nations that do not exercise proper oversight

As the school of fish gathered closer and closer, a large number of fish finally surged towards the mouth of the trawl net, but unfortunately, it was already too late

After inspecting the netting machine, Long Wu suddenly realized and asked in surprise, "Captain, are you personally handling the net? Could it be that we've encountered a big catch? Is there tuna again?"

What? Humans can actually swim this fast? Is he a torpedo? Why doesn't he use this ability to participate in the Olympics? Long Wu was momentarily stunned, as if one of his proudest skills had instantly turned into a ridiculous joke

It turned out to be a large marlin weighing several hundred kilograms, which, unable to break free due to being guided, charged straight towards the fishing boat at an accelerated speed

Chen Li, you take the helm, maintain a course of 295, and proceed at full speed

Since there has been no further encounter with the extremely swift and agile yellowfin tuna, Gu Kun deemed it unnecessary to personally venture into the sea

He estimated the range in which the big fish would swim in circles, then quietly and cautiously set up the netting in a roundabout manner, before slowly drawing in the net

Brother, you are amazing. Gu Pan came over with a towel to wipe the water off her brother, her eyes filled with admiration

The three people on the boat were left dumbfounded, and after a moment of daze, they anxiously continued to haul up the entire net of fish.

A few seconds later, Gu Kun leaped like a fish, grabbing the rope hanging from the side of the boat, and then, like a ninja, swiftly climbed up the side of the boat in two quick steps, landing on the deck in a somersault.

This means that he does not have to compete with the tuna or even the swordfish in terms of speed

After arriving at the vicinity, Gu Kun took aim at the direction and leaped into the water while holding the guiding rope

It is almost like having x-ray vision or being similar to "Observation Haki".

Long Wu is preparing to operate the netting machine

Gu Kun could not help but become serious