"It seems we really misjudged him." The wandering dancer — Jango's eyes narrowed as he focused on the muscular figure, "A big shot is about to emerge from the East Blue."
"Quite interesting!" Hearing Jango's words, Kuro also snapped back to his senses, his eyes narrowing slightly, "Looks like the Navy is in for a rough time!"
As the words fell,
Mok casually flicked the king's cloak that his captain had specially given him yesterday.
This cloak was custom-made for him to display the aura of the Ruler of the East Blue at the ceremony, and the moment he put it on, he exuded an overwhelming dominance.
Added to that was the banner brought out by his subordinates...
Very good!
Mock glanced around the pirate ship with a subtle smile, nodding in satisfaction in his heart.
[No wonder the captain is amazing, it looks like everyone's been scared by me!]
Of course~
He didn't forget his mission.
Earlier, Nami, the boss, had specifically come to find him and said that a big client had arrived.
She told him that no matter what, he had to keep the person and bring them to the Navy's 16th Division.
If not, he would be captured and his bounty would be exchanged.
In order to avoid being caught, Mok took the task quite seriously.
He even kept the boss's teachings in mind...
In important situations, don't say too much, don't laugh, just strike a pose and shatter their thoughts.
Although he didn't know what shattering one's thoughts meant exactly, he still unwaveringly followed the boss's orders.
With a flick of his cape, a sharp sound of wind followed, and Moke withdrew his scanning gaze, walking toward the ship's edge with a neutral expression.
Now...
It was Mok's turn to greet the guest.
As he reached the side of the ship, he immediately saw Krieg standing on the opposite deck...
Krieg's exclusive pirate ship, the "Dreadnaught Sabre", was even taller and bigger than Mok's ship.
A three-tiered deck sailboat.
At that moment, Mok seemed to suddenly understand why Nami was so nervous.
It really was a big client!
Just looking at the ship, it was clearly worth a lot. Even Mok felt a bit envious. His own ship was the one the boss left for him, which, although decent in quality, was only a medium-sized ship compared to the "Dreadnaught Sabre".
Of course~
Now... he couldn't lose face!
Mok raised his head, crossing his arms as he gazed at Krieg, who stood on a deck higher than his, dressed in golden armor, his expression neutral.
With just a slight narrowing of his eyes, Krieg exuded the intimidating aura of the East Blue's overlord.
At this moment, Captain Krieg stood on the slightly higher deck, looking down at Mok.
Though he had seen Mok's photo on the bounty poster, it had looked like the photo of a fool with a silly grin.
But now...
He couldn't deny it. Even as the former Overlord of the East Blue, he had to admit the man before him.
This guy truly deserved the title of the pirate who stole his East Blue supremacy!
Perhaps the bounty didn't fully represent strength, but strong pirates always had high bounties.
Krieg acknowledged he had underestimated him. He had originally planned to give this guy a warning, but now, seeing the bounty and Mok's demeanor...
In front of his massive fleet, he still maintained the aura of the East Blue Overlord.
Even standing before Krieg's fleet, facing so many pirate ships, this guy remained completely composed. This...
Was absolute strength!
Especially with what was behind him...
On the left: "My life is mine to control, not fate's."
On the right: "If heaven wishes to destroy me, I shall destroy heaven."
But what caught Krieg's attention the most were the four words above...
"East Blue Overlord"!
It felt like a slap in the face, as though it was telling everyone...
He was the true East Blue Overlord.
How arrogant. How domineering.
Even Krieg, as the former East Blue King, would never be so brazen.
If you don't have the strength, who would dare to be so arrogant?
Was this man confident in his power, or was he simply looking down on the Navy?
"The new East Blue Overlord—Mok."
However, when facing him, the Captain Mok still didn't respond, not even a change in his gaze, nor did he look away.
Seeing this, Krieg clenched his fists.
Was he being underestimated?
As he thought this, Krieg's expression turned cold, his eyes fixated on Mok.
What he didn't realize was that…
At this moment, it wasn't that Mokwas ignoring him, but rather that the fool Mok… was deeply focused on the task his boss had given him.
How could he bring this big fat cow in without losing his cool?
He certainly couldn't invite him directly, right?
If he were to invite him, how could he phrase it without embarrassing himself?
After seeing the ship and the armor, Mok didn't even hear what Krieg had said.
However…
Just as Mok was hesitating, even letting out a helpless sigh, and was about to try opening his mouth to invite Krieg to join him in attacking the Navy's 16th Division…
It seemed that Krieg heard his sigh, and he truly felt underestimated. His forehead veins bulged as he growled, "Are you insulting me, looking down on me?"
As soon as those words left his mouth…
"???"
Mok, looking confused, raised his head and stared at Krieg.
Did he say something?
Had he looked down on him?
What was going on?
Damn it, what if he misunderstood and thought Mok was looking down on him and ran off?
Thinking this, Mok's heart tightened, and just as he was about to say something…
But before he could speak…
"Your bounty doesn't mean anything!" Krieg, feeling completely insulted, froze his face, stood upright, his arms crossed, showing off his own muscular build as he looked down at Mock. "That mere Navy division, I, Krieg, could destroy it any time!"
Saying this, without waiting for Mok to respond, he waved his hand and shouted loudly to his men behind him.
"Turn around, head to Navy's 16th Division! This mere Navy 16th Division, my Krieg fleet could destroy it easily!"
His eyes stared intently at Mok.
"I will make you understand the consequences of underestimating me. Once I destroy the Navy branch, you'll know, and everyone will know who truly rules the East Blue!"
With those words, Mok stood there, confused. The rest of the group looked shocked as Krieg's overwhelming aura filled the air.
Just then, the Krieg Pirates' fleet, which had just arrived, suddenly turned around and set course for the Navy's 16th Branch, leaving only... Mok, still stunned and staring blankly at Krieg.
Had he underestimated him?
He hadn't even spoken yet!
But now...
Looking at the fleet turning away, Mok thought:...
Does this mean I've completed the boss's task?
Unable to resist striking a pose, he quickly raised his hand and shouted loudly, "Wait!"
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