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"Is this really okay?"
Yoruichi said with some hesitation.
"Mariejois and Marine Headquarters are right near the Sabaody Archipelago. If we cause too much of a scene, we'll definitely be surrounded!"
Auguro waved his hand dismissively.
"Anyone who dares to protect those slave traders will be killed by me! The Marine Admirals or even the Celestial Dragons—no exceptions!"
The crew knew Auguro was genuinely furious this time and ceased their protests.
Of the six people rescued by Auguro, those who wanted to go home were given a ship and safe passage. Those who had no home left were given a job and a place to settle in Water Seven.
With those matters resolved, Auguro set sail for the Sabaody Archipelago. Since Soi Fon had stayed behind to guard the city last time, it was Yoruichi's turn to stand watch this trip. The two remained intimately entwined until just before the ship departed, when Auguro finally managed to calm the sexy wildcat.
The group sailed for several days. Accompanied by his beautiful crew, Auguro's mood had improved significantly.
This day, Auguro was enjoying a sunbath when Rukia Kuchiki walked over respectfully.
"Lord Soul King, we've spotted a pirate ship ahead! It appears to be one of this year's Supernovas, Eustass Kid!"
Kid?
Auguro rose and looked out at the sea. This was the One Piece version of a showman!
While his battle record was incomparable to Marvel's showmen, his Devil Fruit ability was genuinely impressive!
If he had calmly developed his power for a few more years, he might truly have been capable of overthrowing an Emperor.
Unfortunately, he ran into the cheat-like Monkey D. Luffy and tried to replicate his impossible success, only to be taught a brutal lesson by Red-Haired Shanks. Whether he survived that encounter was unknown.
Auguro quickly looked away after a brief glance. Judging by the direction, Kid was also likely heading to the Sabaody Archipelago. As the "Starting Point Island," it was the mandatory gateway to the New World.
Aboard the Victoria Punk, Killer approached Kid. "Kid, a ship from the Holy Spirit Empire is following us! That Sith Auguro is aboard!"
"Sith Auguro?"
The red-haired Kid immediately stood up, sneering.
"You mean last year's Supernova? The one with a 400 million Belly bounty?"
Killer nodded. "That's right! Although he never admits to being a pirate, and has now declared himself a King."
"Tch! What kind of King is that!" Disdain covered Kid's face.
"A pirate trying to polish his own image. How boring!"
With that, Kid raised his hands.
"Bring the ship closer! We're going to say hello to this senior!"
Killer hesitated. "Is that necessary? We have no conflict of interest with him!"
Let him be King if he wants! Our goal is One Piece!
Kid sneered. "It's rare to meet a worthy opponent! How can we not fight?"
"Isn't he called the strongest Supernova of the past Year? It's the perfect test to see if we're ready for the New World!"
Killer rolled his eyes inwardly. Being called the 'strongest Supernova' is the real reason, isn't it?
As Kid's best friend, Killer knew how arrogant his captain was. Kid definitely wanted to steal that title for himself!
Knowing he couldn't stop him, Killer could only warn, "He's someone who escaped a Buster Call unscathed. Don't underestimate him!"
The true events of the Enies Lobby Incident (fighting Aokiji to a draw) and the Impel Down surface-level destruction had all been suppressed by the World Government. Auguro's bounty hadn't even been raised again because of it.
A powerful figure like Doflamingo, with his wide-ranging connections, knew Auguro's real capability. But a pirate who had only recently gained fame, like Kid, couldn't possibly know those secrets. He had no idea what kind of opponent he was about to face!
"Hahaha! Don't worry! A guy obsessed with playing house is beneath our concern!"
Kid laughed arrogantly, kicking over a nearby box filled with cannonballs. The round cannonballs scattered across the deck. The kid raised his right hand, and the cannonballs floated into the air.
Paramecia-type Jiki Jiki no Mi (Magnet-Magnet Fruit)! Like Magneto, he could manipulate magnetism and electricity.
"Let's use this to say hello first!"
Kid fiercely swung his right arm. Over a dozen cannonballs shot like lightning toward the Desert Rose.
"Hmm?"
Aboard the Desert Rose, everyone looked up.
"A mere ruffian dares to ambush us!"
Soi Fon's face turned cold, and her figure vanished instantly.
Swoosh!
A silver flash cut through the air. The incoming cannonballs suddenly froze, then exploded mid-air.
"Heh! You've got some skill!"
Kid grinned, his eyes alight with the thrill of finding prey.
"Tsk! He truly is a mad dog!"
Auguro shook his head and sighed. In the original timeline, this guy repeatedly challenged the Four Emperors despite lacking the necessary strength. Did playing with metal make his head dense, too?
"Sith Auguro!"
Kid stood proudly on the ship's bow, roaring.
"Many people call you the strongest Supernova! Let me see if you can live up to that name!"
Hearing Kid's utterly chūnibyō (delusional) declaration, Rangiku Matsumoto rolled her eyes.
"Is this guy insane? Who cares about his opinion? Who is he anyway?"
Auguro chuckled.
"Pirates! They're all competitive fools! Driven by either fame or profit!"
"This one clearly wants to use me as a stepping stone to the top!"
"Hmph! He's dreaming! Lord Soul King, let me teach them a lesson!"
Rangiku grabbed her Zanpakutō, ready to give Kid a beating, but Auguro stopped her.
"Let me handle this one! I need to see how much my strength has improved recently!"
After summoning Sōsuke Aizen, Auguro's strength had received an all-around boost!
His Spiritual Pressure and all four fighting forms—Zanjutsu (swordsmanship), Hōhō (flash step), Hakuda (hand-to-hand), and Kidō (demon arts)—had all reached Vice-Captain level!
His Spiritual Pressure, in particular, felt like it was standing right at the threshold of the next massive leap! Crossing that threshold would be a quantum leap!
However, this also means that Auguro can only rely on summoning Captain-level or higher Soul Reapers for major power increases in the future.
"Hah!"
A roar interrupted Auguro's thoughts. Kid's right arm had accumulated a massive amount of metal components, forming a giant metal arm that slammed violently toward the Desert Rose.
Auguro used Shunpo, instantly appearing in front of the metal arm, his Zanpakutō striking horizontally.
Clang!
A tremendous sound wave radiated out. Kid stared in shock as his metal arm, the size of a building, was blocked by the thin blade.
"You can fly, too! It seems you're not completely overrated! Then I won't hold back!"
Kid sneered, waving his hand. Hundreds of metal fragments, like a swarm of bees, flew toward Auguro, intending to completely overwhelm him.