"Twenty servings of your signature dish! Also, two bottles of your most expensive wine."
"Wait."
Speck didn't even look at Kaos. He took note of the order and went to the kitchen to say hello. Then he brought two bottles of red wine to Kaos and went to another table. There was no need to worry that Kaos wouldn't be able to pay after eating.
After all, by that time, Kaos would have only one fate: to be sold as a slave by this restaurant. This simple, crude code of conduct was very effective.
Kaos tasted the red wine while listening to the pirates' boasting and conversations in the hall. All kinds of news and trivia were very interesting, from a newly famous pirate to what was happening with the Navy.
The most news was about big figures such as the Roger Pirates, Whitebeard, Golden Lion, Red the Lone, Iron Fist Garp, and Buddha Sengoku.
There were also many newcomers and people with outstanding potential. Listening to this information, Kaos didn't feel bored, and the food was served quickly.
"Is this the place?"
At that moment, outside the hotel, about thirty pirates stood and looked at the hotel sign. Leading them was a man wearing an open-chested coat with thick chest hair, several scars on his thick eyebrows, and big eyes.
With three pistols on his waist, his lion-like fluffy hair was very eye-catching.
"The Tropical Hotel is a bit tough to deal with!"
"Yes, we've already investigated that guy. He just arrived on the island today and has no accomplices. Someone saw him enter the hotel, and he hasn't left since." A bucktoothed pirate next to him spoke, obviously an intelligence officer.
"Lord Gappa, you must avenge me!"
The bearded man was wrapped in bandages, his face was pale, and he looked sick. He had already moved out from the backstage.
"That guy must die today."
"Go and call that kid out. Even though he's just a dog, he's still under my protection."
Gappa snorted coldly. What he cared about was not that the bearded man was beaten, but that the dog was beaten without looking at its owner. He was at least somewhat famous in Mock Town.
If word got out that his men were beaten and he remained indifferent, how would he survive in the future? How could his men still follow him? When you're out there making a living, all you need is face.
But Gappa was not stupid. He knew that there were many pirate groups and powerful people in Mock Town whom he couldn't afford to offend, so he sent people to investigate in advance.
"Yes!"
A pirate ran into the hotel and shouted into the smoky hall, "Who is the Golden Emperor Gaia Kaos? Our captain, the Lion King Gappa, is looking for you." The pirate looked around the quiet hall with arrogance and disdain in his eyes.
"Gappa the Lion? The one with a fifty-three million bounty?"
"Who is the Golden Emperor? That's quite an arrogant title!"
"Never heard of it!"
"Famous?"
The hall, which had been quiet for a few seconds, suddenly became lively again. All the pirates looked like they were watching a show.
"Who is the Golden Emperor Gaia Kaos? He wasn't frightened by our captain's name, was he?" Seeing no one respond, the pirate's face was full of disdain.
"Whoever he is looking for, go out and solve the problem. Don't disturb me while I'm doing business." The smoking boss at the counter was talking to the entire hall, but his eyes finally stayed on Kaos. Only this guy was the most suspicious.
Kaos slowly swallowed the food in his mouth, then finished the red wine in the glass, stood up with his hands in his pockets, and walked toward the messenger pirate. The messenger pirate glanced up and down at Kaos and found that his appearance and clothing were similar to what the bearded man had described. This was the guy they were looking for.
"Boy, if you dare to provoke our Lion King Pirates, be prepared to be crushed by our captain!" The messenger pirate sneered, as if he had already seen the tragic scene of Kaos being crushed to death by Gappa.
Kaos didn't even glance at the pirate who was delivering the message. He walked past the pirate and went out the gate to look at the thirty or so pirates outside. There were also many people watching the show around.
"Are you the Golden Emperor Gaia Kaos?" The Lion King Gappa's eyes were cold, and he grinned cruelly, "Your name is quite arrogant. Anyone who dares to kill me is seeking death!"
"Are you famous?" Kaos crossed his arms and looked at Gappa with contempt, which made him laugh out of anger.
"Boy, come and follow me if you dare!" After saying this, Gappa turned and left. He was a pirate with principles. Fighting here would be very disadvantageous.
If he broke something, those greedy guys would make him pay a hundred times the compensation, which wouldn't be worth it.
If it were a powerful pirate, he wouldn't care about these things at all and would fight wherever he wanted. And those greedy guys wouldn't even dare to fart.
Kaos looked around and saw many people looking at him with playful eyes. With everyone's attention focused on him, Kaos soared into the sky, passing directly over the Lion King Pirates and leaving the town first.
The whole street became a little quieter now.
The Lion King Gappa stood still with an uncertain look on his face.
"Flight!"
"It doesn't look like the Navy's Six-Style Moon Step."
"It's very likely that he is also a Devil Fruit user."
"I've made a mistake. Lion King Gappa might have hit a wall."
"This is even more interesting."
"Catch up."
"This guy called the Golden Emperor is a bit high-profile!"
"Whether you have the ability to be high-profile or not will be known immediately."
Kaos's move really made many people put aside their previous contempt. The strong are always high-profile! Otherwise, how can others know whether you are a strong person? However, being high-profile can easily attract hatred, but Kaos's fruit ability is destined to make it impossible to be low-key.
Everyone is out there for power, wealth, and fame! Now Kaos has the initial strength to match his high profile.
Wasn't it just for the high-profile life in the future that he had been hiding for more than three years? You know what, it feels pretty cool! But be careful not to get beaten to death.
Falling from the sky, Kaos finally stood three feet off the ground. He looked handsome and free and easy, with an inexplicable sense of heroism. He was wearing a white shirt, a gray jacket, black trousers, and shiny leather shoes.
His hair stood upright neatly, with a bunch of bangs on his forehead, which made him look sunny and elegant yet a little sharp. It can be said to be majestic and arrogant!
After about two or three minutes, the Lion King Gappa came with more than thirty men, followed by many pirates who were watching the show. Gappa was not intimidated either.
He took off his coat to reveal his strong chest. He walked up to Kaos with his muscles bulging and his bare hands. He moved his neck and heard a cracking sound.
"Buy it or leave it!"
"One hundred thousand Berries, the Lion King."
"I'm betting 300,000 Berries on the Golden Emperor. With the ability to fly, he'll definitely be invincible."
"I think it's a feint. I bet on the Lion King to lose."
"A bunch of poor bastards, I'm betting 500,000 on the Lion King."
"Then I'll bet on the Golden Emperor."
Before the battle even started, some pirates who were watching the show started placing bets. Generally speaking, more people bet on the Lion King.
After all, in Mock Town, everyone had heard of the Lion King, but Kaos wasn't that famous. If he hadn't shown his flying ability, there might have been fewer people betting on him.
In the venue, Gappa's body suddenly swelled up, hair grew all over his body, and his physique became stronger and taller. With a roar, he turned into a human-shaped lion.
Its limbs were strong and its claws were shrieking, its butt was swinging a tail, the breath of a ferocious beast was blowing in your face, and the dust around it was rolling up, looking majestic!
As soon as he arrived, Gappa entered his half-beast form. Although he appeared disdainful of Kaos, he was already on guard in his heart.