The scale of Sasaki's Pirate Gang is indeed large, but when it comes to high-level combat power, with just one Super Rookie...
Is it really qualified to take them on?
"Excuse me, please, thank you."
At that moment, a commotion suddenly erupted from the other side of the dock.
The crowd once again hurriedly parted to the side, this time it was a group of conspicuous Fur Race warriors approaching.
Leading them was Pedro, the leopard-shaped captain of the Rocks Pirates, closely followed by the lion-shaped Pekoms.
"We rushed over as soon as we got the news, yet Sasaki managed to arrive even earlier."
Pekoms nudged his sunglasses, "Pedro bro, we can't let them hog everything, can we? Grr~!"
"You've got it wrong, Pekoms."
Pedro paused, turned and gave him an irritated glance, "We're just here to watch the show, to witness the charm of those few, when did it become about annexing the Endgame Pirates? We don't need that kind of fame. Have you been on the wanted list long enough to actually think you're a pirate?"
"That seems about right." Pekoms scratched his head.
Just their current bounties were already quite troublesome.
The reason they left Zou, wandering and adventuring, was only to gather news of the historical texts for Boss Cat Viper.
"It's those idiots from the Fur Race."
Sasaki also glanced over, frowning:
"Just a few of you, doesn't match up to your reputation, does it? A bunch of fluffy guys like little cats and dogs, yet your bounties are higher than mine, that's really irritating."
"I'm sorry!"
A white bear immediately lowered its head in shame, muttering, "I'm truly sorry. If I could, I'd be willing to give all my bounty to you..."
"No need to apologize to them, Jebo!" Pekoms gave it a smack, baring his fangs in anger, "When are you going to get rid of this bad habit of yours!"
"That's right, Jebo, toughen up."
Pedro laughed heartily, patting its shoulder, then turned to Sasaki:
"Hey, I'm telling you, you're really arrogant. The number of subordinates, isn't always the more the merrier, right? Do you really think, relying on these small fries, you can take down the Endgame Pirates?"
"Fool."
Sasaki snorted, casually unhooked a bottle of beer from his waist, and drank it down:
"Just because you're stupid doesn't mean I'm as stupid as you? Defeat the entire Endgame Pirates? I am ambitious, but I'm not that delusional!"
"So you came for?" Pedro frowned.
"Of course, it's for that Female Sword Master."
Sasaki grinned, "You've heard, right? The one with a bounty higher than yours or mine, named something Kuina. I was already being hailed as the strongest Sword Master of the new generation, and then suddenly there's news that this woman isn't dead, leaving the title of strongest Sword Master in suspense. How can I enter the New World at ease, damn it!"
Whoosh!
He drew his sword, the blade pointing directly at the increasingly closer ship, grinning widely, "You came at the right time, just in time to witness firsthand, the moment I defeat that Female Sword Master. From today, let the whole world know who is truly the strongest Sword Master of the new era!"
"Tsk, that's quite a bold declaration."
A flippant voice suddenly came from above. Everyone instinctively looked up, only to see a young boy with a handsome face sitting on the rooftop, legs dangling, smiling.
He was very short, looked only about fifteen or sixteen, if he wasn't fiddling with a Broadsword as tall as himself, he'd probably be mistaken for a local kid playing around.
"Ahhh, it's Lord Halt!!"
A female pirate, eyes sparkling, screamed excitedly, "The youngest Super Rookie! The most handsome Super Rookie! Lord Halt, I'm your loyal fan!"
"Is that so? Haha, I'm very happy to hear that, thank you."
The young swordsman cheekily winked at her, and just as the female pirate was about to faint from sheer happiness, clutching her heart, he suddenly somersaulted, landing lightly at the front of the dock.
Though he was short, and solitary, neither Pedro nor Sasaki dared to underestimate him.
—This guy, it was rumored that not long ago, he fought his way out of the Devil's Triangle, battled with "Moonlight" Moriah of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and ended in a near draw.
Navy Headquarters was verifying the truth of this rumor.
If nothing unexpected happens, his bounty is set to skyrocket soon, becoming the highest among this batch of Super Rookies.
"Are you purely a Sword Master too?"
Sasaki's face darkened, "Jumping out suddenly, do you also share the same purpose as me, fighting for the title of the strongest Sword Master?"
"Don't get me wrong..."
Halt chuckled, casually yawning, "That new generation strongest Sword Master dream, you can keep that, my ambitions are far greater than yours..."
"Hmm?"
Sasaki and Pedro both couldn't help but be stunned.
"As you might've guessed, I'm here for that shipful of people." Halt's voice was indifferent and calm, "That Female Sword Master can be yours, the rest, I'll handle them. They are barely qualified to become my first stepping stone for fame in the New World."
"...Clearly a small figure, but even more arrogant than me, huh? Seems like those rumors of you tying with Moonlight Moriah are true."