On a quiet day, on the surface of the sea, under the clear rays of the sun, the waves swayed gently, and seagulls soared high in the sky, while the breeze carried gentle and refreshing gusts. In the midst of this calm, a small boat made its way quietly over the sea, with only the faint murmur of its regular movement being heard.
On board the boat, a man stood holding two swords; one was hanging on his waist, and the other was completely wrapped in thick cloth and firmly secured on his back.
The man's name was Hamza, and he had decided to sail on a day when the sky was clear and the sea calm, enjoying the breathtaking views of the waters sparkling under the sunlight.
As time passed, darkness began to loom on the horizon, and the sun's rays gradually faded.Soon the sky was filled with dark clouds, the winds began to howl, and the waves gradually grew more violent.
The boat started to rock violently, and the sound of the raging waves filled the air, pushing the boat in every direction, increasing the tension and anxiety in Hamza's heart.
Hamza tried to hold onto the boat's rudder and maintain his balance, but the sea was unforgiving. Suddenly, a massive wave rose and overturned the boat, throwing Hamza into the dark, angry sea, with the raging waters tossing him around.
Hamza struggled to stay afloat, clinging to anything that could keep him above the surface.
He knew that surrender meant the end, and that the sea would not spare him easily.
When he regained consciousness, he found himself lying on the shores of a city.
He looked around nervously, then touched his back to make sure the wrapped sword was still there.
He felt relieved when he realized that the wrapped sword was still secured on his back, giving him a sense of safety and readiness to continue his journey.
After regaining his strength, Hamza decided to look for a ship that would take him to his next destination, ready to continue his journey in search of the light of hope.
After a short while, he found a cargo ship that was about to depart.
When he boarded the ship, he saw the young man Basil for the first time, carrying heavy boxes and working for a harsh merchant. The merchant spoke loudly and constantly yelled at Basil: "Hurry! You are slow, you must work faster to keep your job!"
However, the signs of exhaustion and fatigue were clear on Basil, who replied in a stammering voice: "I am hungry and tired, sir. I need a break."
The merchant angrily responded: "A break? There is no break until we finish this work!"
Hamza watched this scene in amazement, but soon noticed the merchant speaking loudly once again, but this time to the ship's guard, who was lying on the deck doing nothing.
The merchant said angrily: "You lazy one! Do your job!"
The guard, half-asleep, yawned and replied: "I am watching, sir. Watching requires some rest."
Hours passed as the ship made its way through the calm sea.
Meanwhile, Basil felt exhausted and hungry, so he decided to take a break and sneak into the ship's kitchen to find something to eat, even though it was not allowed.
As time passed, while Basil was eating quietly, the ship suddenly shook violently, almost making him fall from his place.
He paused for a moment, startled by the sudden shake, then listened carefully as he heard sounds rising outside, as if something unusual was happening on the deck. Nevertheless, he ignored it and continued eating quietly.
But the shouting began to rise from the deck, and the sound of running echoed around. Someone shouted in panic: "It's a pirate ship!"
Moments later, the attacking ship collided with the cargo ship, and the pirates began their assault.
On the deck, Hamza drew his sword from its sheath and prepared to fight, engaging in a fierce, relentless battle. Despite the many pirates around him, he continued to fight with unwavering determination.
Amid the chaos, the merchant's cries grew desperate as he demanded help from the guard.
But instead of defending the ship, the guard threw himself into the sea, fleeing, leaving everyone stunned.
In the midst of the clash, the pirate leader managed to grab the merchant and put his sword's blade on his neck. Then he shouted loudly, addressing Hamza: "If you don't stop fighting immediately, I will kill this merchant!"
Hamza stopped fighting, looked at the merchant choking with fear, then exhaled in anger before slowly lowering his sword, preferring to surrender to save the merchant's life.
As soon as he surrendered, the pirate leader gave his command, saying: "Tie him up, and take care of the goods… everything goes to our ship!"
Before the pirates could finish their work, something unexpected happened…
While they were carrying the goods, a mysterious man suddenly appeared from the sea, shocking everyone.
He was a mysterious man, wearing a small device on his ear, with a metallic wheel on his back, containing two pistols and two swords..
The mysterious man pressed his device, which spun around his eyes, forming a frame resembling glasses. Then he moved with lightning speed, almost in the blink of an eye..
Before any of the pirates could react, he approached one of them and whispered calmly in his ear:
"I see dead people."
Then in the blink of an eye, he pointed his pistol at the pirate's head and fired, causing the pirate to fall to the ground, drenched in blood.
The pirates recoiled in shock, while their leader stared at the mysterious man in astonishment.
The mysterious man moved with astonishing agility and flexibility, fighting with incredible acrobatic moves, skillfully using his pistols and swords, as if enjoying the battle.
As the fight raged, the pirate leader froze for a moment, memories flooding his mind… He remembered the talks he had heard in every port about the merciless bounty hunter, the man of legend, like a nightmare roaming the seas. A man said to possess exceptional skills and unique weapons, someone no one could escape from…
When he looked at him again, he realized the horrifying truth.
After the mysterious man defeated most of the pirates, only the leader remained, still holding the merchant, trying to cling to any chance of survival.
At that moment, the leader stammered and shouted in a trembling voice mixed with fear:
"You… you are Travis… th… the bounty hunter!"
At that moment, the mysterious man stopped, looked directly into the pirate leader's eyes, and said calmly: "Now you realize the truth."
The leader's hands trembled as he pressed his sword's blade against the merchant's neck, trying to maintain some control. Then he shouted nervously: "If you don't surrender, I will kill him!"
Travis slowly lowered his weapon, his eyes fixed on his opponent, appearing to yield to the threat. But in a split second, before anyone could react, a gunshot rang out, striking the leader's head directly.
The leader fell to the ground, dead instantly, while shock and amazement spread across everyone's faces.
Travis looked at the fallen leader's body and said with a confident smile:
"In fighting, strength alone is not enough; speed, precision, and agility are what make you an exceptional fighter."
After the battle ended, Basil finally came out of the kitchen, wondering aloud why all this chaos had happened, chewing his food, unaware of the catastrophe that had just occurred.
Basil stood in the middle of the ship, looking around at the chaos and the fallen scattered everywhere.
He was oblivious to the seriousness of the situation, saying in astonishment with a smile: "Oh my God! Why didn't anyone tell me there was a party? I would have brought more food!" Then he laughed at himself while chewing another bite. Travis, who had begun cleaning his weapon quietly, looked at Basil in amazement, then laughed and said: "You are a strange young man!"
As for Hamza, he was astonished by the behavior of Basil and Travis, unable to understand how they could laugh amidst all this chaos.
Yet, he was also amazed by Travis's skills and strength, as Travis became the talk of the ship, restoring hope to everyone after this difficult situation.
Travis stood in the middle of the chaos, raised his hand slowly, and then removed his glasses.
At that moment, all eyes froze on him, and everyone's eyes widened in shock.
The guard who had fled at the beginning of the attack… was actually the famous bounty hunter, Travis!
Everyone was in shock.