NOVEL NEXT Chapter 21: A World Where Only Kuro Was Hurt
The harbor became quiet in an instant.
Everyone looked at the new marine expressionlessly, and for a moment, they didn't know what to say. Even Kuro and Gin, who were in a confrontation, looked at each other and tacitly put away their weapons.
Gaza looked at Gawain, then looked at Gin, and then asked with a strange look on her face: "Um... Your opponent is Black Cat Pirates, right?"
Nezumi was slightly stunned.
Thinking of the little pirate whose bounty on his ship was less than five million, he looked at Kuro and Gin, who looked frighteningly strong in the distance.
In the spirit of not losing the battle and not letting others look down on him, the Nezumi puffed out his chest and said:
"Yes, it was Black Cat Pirates and their captain, Kuro of a Hundred Plans, who had a bounty of 14 million. I fought him in a bloody battle and defeated him, causing him to flee without any armor or weapons."
Next to Gawain.
Kuro, who was removing the Cat Claws slowly, suddenly paused and almost broke his teeth on the spot.
If it weren't for the overall situation, he really wanted to rush forward and kill these three bastards slowly…
Does anyone really want to come and go to bully me?
Gawain noticed Kuro's resentful look, and it took him a lot of effort not to laugh out loud.
The subordinates behind him were trembling visibly. If there were no one else present, some of them would have fainted from laughing.
"Sir... Please change your explanation next time."
Kuro gritted his teeth.
Gaza looked at the arrogant and domineering marine in front of her, and her face turned cold.
If Gin's appearance is just sickly and murderous, making him appear like a cold-blooded killer, then this new marine has treachery and meanness written all over his face.
"Then, my dear Marine officer, please recognize who is ours and who is not."
"Otherwise, I can't let you inside the harbor. After all, I need to be responsible for the civilians living in the harbor. No one can guarantee that you are not a pirate in disguise."
Nezumi was slightly startled, then became furious and said:
"I am the base commander of the 16th Branch Base, Nezumi. Do you know the price of offending me?"
"Damn, bastard!"
Gaza's expression grew even colder.
Nezumi's attitude made her more certain that the other party was not a good person. Even if he was really a Marine, he was the kind of Marine who colluded with pirates and oppressed civilians.
Besides, she had no good feelings towards the East Blue Marines.
More than a decade ago, the Marines collected taxes from people living near Raven Harbor, saying that it wanted to build a branch base, maintain surrounding commercial routes, and protect local people.
As a result, there has been no sign of the base until today.
Gaza realized later that this was just a means for those people to make money.
Thinking of this, Gaza looked at Nezumi coldly:
"Please leave, sir."
Nezumi shouted angrily: "How dare you disobey the Marine?!"
As soon as Nezumi's voice fell, there was a swish sound, and a row of black gun muzzles were pointed at him at the same time.
Nezumi instantly broke out in a cold sweat.
Unlike other marine officers who were promoted based on their military achievements, Nezumi was able to get to his current position thanks to his ability to write good harbors and flatter his superiors.
Even those under his command were basically of the same kind as him, and they did not dare to act rashly for a while.
After all, if they really go into battle with these guards who look tough, they will probably lose more than we win.
"Don't be impulsive!"
Seeing that a war was about to begin, Nezumi immediately panicked. He raised his hand to ask the people behind him to put down their guns and then looked at Gin and Gawain, who were standing opposite each other in the distance.
He was filled with resentment, and his tone became much harsher:
"Which branch are you from?"
Gin glanced at him and said:
"I am affiliated with Captain Baxter of the 18th branch. You should be very familiar with him, sir. While these people claim to be from the G-5 branch and are affiliated with Vice-Admiral Vergo."
"Are you kidding me?"
"G-5 is located in the Grand Line, or even in the New World, the second half of the Grand Line. How could the people there possibly…"
As Nezumi spoke, his voice gradually became quieter because when he saw Gawain's face clearly, he felt cold all over.
Not long ago, he had seen this face at a meeting while discussing the other party's bounty.
Finally, Lieutenant Commander Brannew from the headquarters gave an exaggerated number:
Forty-eight million Belly.
It directly refreshed the upper limit of the bounty for pirates in the East Blue. In most cases, the bounty for pirates is linked to their strength.
A pirate with a bounty of nearly 50 million can kill everyone present, even if he is alone.
For a while, Nezumi was so frightened that he couldn't speak clearly, and his tongue was not working properly:
"You, you, you—!"
"You are a pirate in disguise!"
Pearl spoke first:
"I was wondering how it is possible that there are marines from the Grand Line headed towards the East Blue, and how is it possible that those bigwigs are willing to come here?"
"Is this a revelation?"
When Pearl's voice fell, Gaza turned to look at Gawain with a hint of vigilance in her eyes.
She is a nymphomaniac, but she is not stupid. She can even be said to be very smart; otherwise, she would not have obtained such a large territory at this age.
Everyone's guns were instantly pointed at Gawain and Kuro.
Gin, who was about to be exposed, had his palms wet with sweat just now. Fortunately, as long as he passes this level, the subsequent arrangements will be much easier.
But, another worry also arose in his heart.
If the other party is really desperate, it will be a question of whether they can survive the attack of these two people, even if he adds the guards in the harbor and other marines at the side.
As expected, as the situation on the scene took a sharp turn, Kuro once again wore his Cat Claws, and a vague murderous intent spread throughout his body.
He bowed slightly, ready to strike with Pussyfoot Maneuver as soon as Gawain gave the order.
This time, Gawain did not stop him but just looked at everyone with an indifferent expression.
If he had a choice, he certainly didn't want to take action here.
After all, with the level of development of Raven Harbor, as long as stable channels are established internally, it can be said that their ship will not lack weapons, food, or even medical supplies for a long time in the future.
"Well…"
A sigh reached everyone's ears, and Gawain quietly tightened the grip on the sword in his hand, instantly emitting a strong sense of oppression.
At this moment, even Kuro, who was standing behind him, Gin and Pearl at the side, lost their sense of existence.
In everyone's sight, there was only Gawain.
"Hey, hey, hey."
"Is this real or fake?"
Gin swallowed his saliva and clenched the iron crutch in his hand. He felt that Gawain in front of him was like a ferocious beast that had awakened.
He exudes the aura of a predator, and in his eyes, he's prey!
"No matter how big the gap is, there must be a limit!"
But at this moment, a harsh voice broke the atmosphere…