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Chapter 4: Zoro Slays Helmeppo with One Slash
1,177 Words
"What are you guys still looking at? My dad is Morgan! If you dare to get any closer to watch, I'll lock you all up in jail!"
He first intimidated the nearby pedestrians, seemingly enjoying their fearful expressions.
Then, he went to his pet's corpse and looked at his dead wolf. He was so angry his mouth almost twisted out of shape.
"You... you actually dared to..."
He pointed at the man who had chopped up his pet and was now standing there casually wiping his blade.
How dare he be so arrogant! After killing my pet, he not only didn't run away, but he's standing there provoking me!
I must kill this guy...
Suddenly, Helmeppo noticed a captivating and stunningly beautiful figure hidden behind the man's body.
The morning light gilded her graceful figure. Her ice-blue hair fluttered dreamily in the wind, and her exquisite, perfect face was without a single flaw. Not to mention her unique and exceptionally alluring outfit.
When did such a beautiful woman appear on the island?
In an instant, lust surged into his brain.
Helmeppo, who had never left Shells Town, had never seen anyone so beautiful. His breathing quickened, and greed filled his eyes.
"Arrest both this man and this woman. Put the man in jail. I'll take the woman with me. I want to interrogate her myself!"
The Marines behind him hesitated slightly upon hearing this. Even a fool would know what Helmeppo was planning to do.
"What, you're not listening to me? Aren't you afraid I'll tell my dad, Morgan?" Helmeppo said arrogantly, hands on his hips.
The sailors trembled upon hearing the name, seemingly terrified. The struggle in their eyes gradually turned into obedience, and they stepped forward with dark faces.
"Give up the struggle, you two."
"We will not fire if you surrender."
With a metallic scraping sound, seven or eight flintlock muskets were cocked simultaneously, their dark muzzles gleaming coldly in the sunlight, surrounding the two completely.
Passersby who witnessed this scene showed expressions of fear and pity.
These two young outsiders were really unlucky. They provoked Helmeppo on this island, and their fate would be no better than that of pirates falling into the hands of the Navy.
However.
To everyone's surprise, the two individuals involved showed no sign of tension or fear, despite being surrounded by so many guns.
It was as if, to them, the guns in the hands of the Marines were merely toys.
"Is there any rule on this island that forbids harming animals?" After a few seconds of silence, Zoro finally finished cleaning his sword, glanced at the surrounding Marines, and asked with a furrowed brow.
During this time, he subtly moved his body to completely shield Ganyu.
He knew Ganyu didn't need his protection, but for some reason, the woman had started spacing out again, and for much longer than before.
Was she frightened by that wolf?
"There is no such rule. But you have harmed the pet of young master Helmeppo, whose father is Captain Morgan, the highest-ranking officer of the local naval base, so..." a Marine officer replied with a dark face, too embarrassed to continue.
They felt ashamed that they, as Marines, were aiding and abetting evil. But Captain Morgan was far too ruthless, and they could not bear the consequences of disobeying his son.
"Heh. So he's just a stupid son who only knows how to rely on his father." Zoro sneered. He finally realized he had messed with the local tyrant's kid.
"That's right! My dad is Morgan!" Despite the mocking tone, Helmeppo wore an air of pride, tilting his head back and snorting.
"You audacious b*stard, you dared to kill my pet! You were supposed to die for it, but..."
As he said this, he couldn't help but glance behind Zoro, his eyes filled with undisguised amazement.
"If you give me your woman, I might be able to have them lock you up for only a few days before letting you go."
"Using women as blackmail. You're really shameless."
Zoro expressionlessly placed his hand on the hilts of his swords, drawing all three. The cold, flashing light startled Helmeppo, who took several steps back.
"Hurry up and attack! Can't you see he's already drawn his sword?!"
Seeing that the Marines around him hadn't moved, he kicked them a few times in a fit of rage.
"You must remember, my dad is Mor..."
Before the name "Morgan" could be fully uttered, a ghostly figure flashed past, accompanied by a lightning-fast blade of light that tore through the street.
"Three-Sword Style: Demon Slash!"
Everyone present felt a chill creep into their hearts. When they came to their senses, they saw that the arrogant young master who had been so domineering just a moment ago was now lying on the ground, covered in blood.
Click!
That was the sound of guns shattering. The Marines, who hadn't reacted at all, stared in disbelief at the guns that had exploded in their hands.
No, the guns aren't the issue. Their young master Helmeppo seems to be...
"Young Master Helmeppo!"
The sailors shouted in panic, as if the sky had fallen.
This was just like the sky falling! The person they were responsible for protecting, Helmeppo, was slashed to death right before their eyes. If Morgan found out, he would have their heads.
"Wait... three swords, green hair... this looks like the legendary pirate hunter..."
"Roronoa Zoro!"
Several sharp-eyed Marines recognized Zoro, and their expressions of horror became even more pronounced.
Rumor had it that this pirate hunter was a ruthless killer. Pirates in the East Blue feared him, and even the Marines had a certain respect for him.
In the past, the Navy and pirate hunters were considered half-colleagues, with no conflict between them.
But now, the stupid young master they were supposed to protect had tried to steal the man's woman. Wasn't that just asking for death?
Uh... it seems like he's really dead now.
The problem was that they couldn't explain this to Morgan. Just thinking about Morgan's terrifying appearance when he was angry made the Marines tremble, and they managed to suppress their fear of the "pirate hunter".
"Roronoa, you killed young Master Helmeppo! Captain Morgan will not let you get away with this!"
"Yes, that's right! You... you'd better surrender!"
A hilarious scene unfolded.
One by one, the Marines said they wanted Zoro to surrender, but none of them dared to approach him.
"If you don't dare to lay a hand on me, then get lost! Call that guy named Morgan here and tell him I'll be waiting for him right here!"
Zoro saw through their cowardice. He had no interest in making things difficult for these weaklings. He waved his sword impatiently.
"This..."
Upon hearing this, the sailors were not angry at being slighted. Instead, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
They had no intention of fighting the renowned "Pirate Hunter" for Helmeppo. Zoro's words essentially gave them a way out.
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