After drifting on the sea for another day, as the sun set, their destination finally came into view—Cocoyasi Village.
Tsukasa Yuu stood on the deck, the island quickly approaching.
Cocoyasi is renowned for its emerald green jungles and azure blue coastlines, but all this beauty has been overshadowed by the plundering of the Arlong Pirates.
Before the ship reached the shore, his figure vanished into the darkness, silently blending into the shadow of the land.
The ruins in the center of the village bore the marks of a recent battle. The iconic building of the Arlong Pirates was now crumbling, its gate in tatters.
The leaders of the Arlong Pirates lay scattered on the ground, each with a pained expression.
As agreed, after returning the treasures looted by the Arlong Pirates to the villagers, Nami hurriedly urged Luffy and the others to board the ship and leave.
By the time Tsukasa Yuu arrived, they were already on their way to Loguetown.
He slowly approached Arlong and looked down at the fish-man without a trace of pity in his eyes.
"Arlong, your time is up."
Before he finished speaking, Tsukasa Yuu's shadow transformed into countless sharp blades, instantly slicing Arlong's body into pieces.
[Captain Arlong, bounty of 20 million Berries!]
[Gained 20,000 experience points, level increased to 39.]
After extracting Arlong and his cadre shadows, Tsukasa Yuu didn't leave immediately but waited for the arrival of Colonel Mouse.
He knew this greedy, corrupt navy captain had been colluding with the Arlong Pirates for years, reaping massive profits.
Today, he intended to take back all those ill-gotten gains.
Soon after, Colonel Mouse arrived at Arlong Park with a team of naval soldiers, brimming with arrogance.
"Who did this? Who dares act so recklessly on my turf?" Colonel Mouse shouted arrogantly, oblivious to the Arlong Pirates' members lying around him.
Tsukasa Yuu slowly stood up, a sneer curling his lips. "It was me."
Only then did Colonel Mouse notice Tsukasa Yuu in the shadows.
He sized him up and snorted disdainfully, "Where did this brat come from? Daring to cause trouble here? Tired of living?!"
Tsukasa Yuu didn't waste words. In a flash, he appeared before Colonel Mouse, grabbed his collar, and lifted him off the ground.
"You…" Colonel Mouse's face changed drastically, staring at Tsukasa Yuu in horror. Seeing this, the navy soldiers he brought drew their weapons and aimed at him.
"Bang, bang, bang!"
A series of gunshots rang out, but all the bullets passed through Tsukasa Yuu's body!
Ordinary bullets were useless against someone with a Logia fruit ability.
A person's reputation is like a tree's shadow. Colonel Mouse quickly realized who stood before him through his ability.
It was Tsukasa Yuu of the Shadow Pirates!
Tsukasa Yuu sneered and tossed Colonel Mouse aside like garbage.
Colonel Mouse scrambled to his feet, shouting, "What are you all standing there for? Get him!"
While giving orders, he secretly ran toward the warship.
The next second, over a dozen navy soldiers charged at Tsukasa Yuu, but before they could react, they were ensnared by his shadows, unable to move.
With a flick of his fingers, Tsukasa Yuu killed all the soldiers he brought!
The cunning Colonel Mouse couldn't escape and was tied up by Kuro.
Tsukasa Yuu approached the trembling Colonel Mouse and looked down at him.
"Tell me, how much dirty money have you and the Arlong Pirates made over the years?"
Colonel Mouse's face turned pale, cold sweat dripping down his temples.
"Sixty… sixty million Berries! That's what's left after settling my share over the years. I'll give it all to you, just spare my life!"
Tsukasa Yuu narrowed his eyes, his cold gaze piercing Colonel Mouse's heart like an icicle.
He whispered, "Let me ask again. Is it really only 60 million Berries, or is there more?"
Feeling the irresistible pressure, Colonel Mouse quickly changed his tune:
"It's… it's 190 million Berries! Plus some gold jewelry and other treasures! I'm not hiding anything, I swear! That's everything!"
"Good."
Tsukasa Yuu curled his lips, his voice low and calm but chilling to the bone.
"In that case, let's see where this 190 million Berries you mentioned is hidden."
"Yes! Yes!" Colonel Mouse nodded repeatedly, standing up awkwardly and leading the way with trembling steps, forcing a smile.
He didn't dare say a word; the bodies of the navy soldiers on the ground had made it clear.
The man before him was a true pirate! He had no mercy!
…
Colonel Mouse led Tsukasa Yuu and his crew from Arlong Park to a hidden reef area.
There was an entrance to an underground chamber covering hundreds of square meters, concealed by a thick spiral wooden door.
"It's… it's all here, I swear not a cent is missing!"
Tsukasa Yuu raised his hand, and a shadow shot out, sweeping open the heavy wooden door like a whirlwind, revealing the stairs to the chamber below.
The chamber was filled with neatly stacked boxes brimming with money!
Gold, silver, jewelry, diamonds, and even a few precious artifacts were carelessly tossed aside.
The bright light illuminated the dim space, creating a striking contrast of wealth and desolation.
"You hid it well. Not called a rat for nothing."
Tsukasa Yuu glanced around casually, showing no surprise or excitement.
He waved his hand, ordering Kuro and the others to move everything out of the chamber.
Colonel Mouse watched helplessly as the wealth he'd amassed over years was taken away. His face was ashen, nearly collapsing, but he dared not protest.
Tsukasa Yuu turned to him, his tone like a verdict: "I'll take the money, but I'll spare your life."
Hearing this humiliating pardon, Colonel Mouse didn't dare get angry. Instead, he nodded frantically: "Yes, yes, yes! You're kind and magnanimous! Thank you for sparing me!"
Of course, Tsukasa Yuu wouldn't return all the money to the villagers like Nami did.
He was a pirate! And it's not like he stole it directly from civilians.
Wasn't it nice to get rich overnight?
…
The next day.
As dawn broke, the gate of the 16th Marine Branch groaned under a heavy load.
The stripped Colonel Mouse was hung on the navy flagpole like a slaughtered pig, and below him was the body of another former navy colonel, Morgan.
Written on Colonel Mouse's body: "Colonel Mouse, navy scum, colluded with the Arlong Pirates to oppress villagers, committing countless crimes…"
I beg the Navy Headquarters to send a decent watchdog next time…
Tsukasa Yuu, stay.