Chapter 051
It was a large underground casino, and when the four of Rin entered, a wave of heat surged forth, followed by a chorus of wild shouting.
They could see hundreds of gamblers gathered in a spacious underground plaza, shouting over dice rolls, card flips, and roulette wheels every form of gambling imaginable.
Some were cheering with wild grins, some crying in despair, and others screaming in rage as their fortunes changed in an instant.
Artoria frowned slightly, clearly displeased by the sight of such chaos and decadence.
Seeing her reaction, Rin didn't hesitate and said bluntly, "Let's go."
With the layout of the casino memorized from the map provided by Kobra, Rin knew exactly where Klockdar was inside a private chamber on the second floor.
It had to be said, Klockdar's means were swift and ruthless. Upon arriving in Alabasta, he had used his power to seize control of one of the largest underground casinos. This allowed him not only a steady flow of funds but also manpower from the local criminal underworld, making it easier for him to move forward with his plans.
They arrived at the stairwell leading up to the second floor.
Two burly guards stood at the entrance, arms crossed, silently watching the newcomers with suspicion.
As the four approached, the two guards raised their hands to block the way and opened their mouths to speak—
'Zzzap!'
A sharp jolt of electricity surged forth as Anilu casually extended his hand, sending a bolt of lightning that instantly electrocuted both guards. They collapsed to the ground with smoking bodies and wide, shocked eyes.
Despite the sudden violence, the surrounding gamblers remained engrossed in their games. The frenzy of the casino dulled their senses only a few turned their heads slightly, only to pretend they hadn't seen anything.
The four continued onward.
They walked straight to the second floor and stopped in front of a large, reinforced door.
"This is it," Rin said, glancing at Artoria, Casa, and Anilu. "You three stay out here and handle any pests that show up. I'll deal with Klockdar myself."
"Understood," Anilu replied lazily, already munching on an apple he'd pulled from… somewhere.
Casa simply gave a firm nod, while Artoria drew her invisible sword and stood ready without a word.
Rin turned and pushed the door open, stepping inside and quietly shutting it behind him.
The room was extravagant, filled with opulent furniture, expensive carpets, and ornate decorations. A thick haze of cigar smoke filled the air.
Klockdar, former Warlord of the Sea and president of Baroque Works, sat on a velvet-lined sofa, legs crossed, a cigar burning between his fingers.
He turned slightly at the sound of the door and raised a brow. "Who are you?"
Rin smiled slightly. "A candidate for the Shichibukai."
"Oh?" A dangerous glint flickered in Klockdar's eyes. He immediately understood Rin's purpose he was here to eliminate a rival.
Klockdar's lips curled into a mocking sneer. "You picked the wrong target."
"Is that so? I don't think so."
Rin vanished in a burst of golden light.
'Light-speed Kick!'
He reappeared instantly before Klockdar, leg raised and coated in Armament Haki, slamming it down toward Klockdar's face.
BOOM!
The impact sent Klockdar crashing into the far wall, cracking the stone behind him.
"Guh… Agh…"
Klockdar staggered to his feet, wiping blood from his mouth. He stared at Rin in disbelief. "No… That's impossible. You how do you have the powers of the Pika Pika no Mi?! That's Admiral Kizaru's ability!"
"I don't owe you an explanation."
"Hmph!" Klockdar snarled and raised his hand. "Even so, brat you're dead for laying a hand on me. You'll crawl out of here in pieces."
Sand began to swirl around him, and a wall of it blasted toward Rin.
Rin sneered and transformed into golden light, flashing through the air and dodging easily.
Hovering above, he looked down with disdain. "Don't you get it? Without Haki, your sand powers are useless against me. And at your speed, you'll never touch me. The light is faster than anything you've got."
As his voice echoed, Rin vanished again.
He reappeared beside Klockdar in an instant.
CLANG!
Drawing the Thunder Calamity Blade, its edge coated with thick Armament Haki, Rin struck.
Klockdar tried to shift into sand, but he hadn't listened closely Rin could hurt him.
The blackened blade cut deep into his side.
Blood splashed across the floor.
The metallic stench filled the room.
"Damn you…"
Klockdar gritted his teeth and retreated with a flicker of sand, putting distance between them. His gaze locked on Rin's Haki-imbued blade, wariness in his eyes.
"So… you've mastered Armament Haki as well."
He clenched his fists. "But you still can't kill me that easily."
The sand swirled around his feet, and in the next moment, his body dissolved into a storm of dust and shot through the cracks of the room.
"Running?" Rin's voice echoed mockingly. His eyes narrowed as his Observation Haki flared to life. "You think it'll be that easy?"
If Rin hadn't awakened his Kenbunshoku Haki, Klockdar might've truly escaped. The Suna Suna no Mi allowed the user to disperse completely into particles—tracking him through ordinary means was impossible.
But not with Haki.
And not when you're faster than sound.
Rin turned into a beam of light and pursued, golden streaks flashing through the night.
The two raced through the palace corridors, out of the city, and into the vast desert beyond Alubarna.
As they reached the open sands, Klockdar reformed and spun, sneering with newfound confidence.
"This is my domain, brat. I'm unbeatable here."
"That's the hill you're choosing to die on?" Rin replied coldly, hovering in midair, golden light radiating from his body.
Klockdar raised both hands.
Massive sandstorms surged around him, wild currents of grit and glass sweeping toward Rin like a tsunami of death.
The infamous Sables, the same technique he used to terrorize the rebels and the royal army, twisted upward in a violent spiral
And yet, Rin didn't move.
Not yet.
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