One Piece: From Picking Up Red Hair's Broken Arm

Chapter 69 Come over here!
Just as Xia Nuo and others were excitedly visiting the interior of the ship.

In a relatively remote hotel in the northeast of Shirley Island.

A tall figure in a black cloak sat on the balcony with an indifferent expression, staring at the setting sun gradually sinking into the sea in the distance.

"What a boring life..."

The man named "Hyakuji" Kero muttered to himself.

He has been venturing into this ocean for some years. As he enters middle age, the passion and excitement of his youth has faded, and he has begun to get tired of this kind of life.

Especially in recent years.

Except for Buggy who escaped back to the Grand Line, almost all the pirates in the entire East China Sea with a bounty of over 10 million died at the hands of a man named Shano.

He was the only one left.

He stood out from the crowd and became the target of public criticism. Those navy lackeys and greedy bounty hunters pursued him more and more relentlessly, and they had to fight a tough battle with him from time to time.

The reason for stopping at Shirley Island this time was because we were forced to take part in a naval battle a few days ago.

The hull was severely damaged, so we had to come here to find a professional shipbuilding company to repair it.

Perhaps, I should think of a way to get out of this situation.

Then find a beautiful country estate and live a few years of peaceful life like a rich retired man.

While thinking about it, Clo suddenly heard the sound of hurried footsteps coming from the stairs.

"Why are you back so soon?"

Kro knew who it was without even looking. He frowned and said, "Didn't I tell you two to go to a few shipyards and compare prices?"

If it doesn't cost much, I can accept it.

If the asking price does not satisfy me, it will not be too late to put a gun to the heads of those shipbuilders and see if they dare to ask for an exorbitant price.

"Boss! There are fat sheep, there are fat sheep!"

Sam and Bush couldn't hide their excitement, shaking the photos in their hands. "Here, look, this is a close-up photo I took secretly while hiding outside just in case!"

"Famous sword?"

Clo was immediately drawn to the Wado Ichimonji, his eyes filled with surprise. "It could be a good sword? A large sword is also possible. I think it could be sold for 100 million berries..."

He suddenly seemed to notice something and his expression changed abruptly.

Before Sam and Buggy could react, the captain disappeared without a trace. The next moment, a cold claw-like blade was pressed against their throats.

"I said……"

A cold voice came from behind, "You two, are you secretly looking for the new captain, or are you planning to set up your own faction and betray me?"

"Blood! There's going to be blood, Boss!"

Sam screamed in shock and cried, "You...what are you talking about? We are loyal to you, how could we possibly betray you?!"

"Yes, yes." Bu Zhi also swallowed his saliva, turned his head and smiled timidly, "Don't you know clearly about the two of us? How can we have such courage..."

"Because I know I dare not! Otherwise, I would have killed him!"

Cloe sneered and pointed at the photo. "I say, are you two blind? Can't you see who that man is?"

That man?

Sam and Butch stared at the photo blankly.

Because the camera was focused on the knife, the figures of the people nearby were a little blurry, but the outline of one of the men's faces did look familiar, as if I had seen him somewhere...

"It's Xia Nuo! The renowned and most powerful swordsman in the East China Sea, Xia Nuo! Two clueless idiots!"

Shano?

Hearing this familiar name, Sam and Butch gasped and finally woke up.

"That Shano who killed the entire Arlong Pirates a few years ago?"

"And the Click Pirates! They were completely wiped out by him a while ago!"

The more they thought about it, the more frightened they became. They were sweating profusely, feeling as if they had survived a disaster.

Fortunately, I didn’t rush to take action at the Giant Whale Company just now, otherwise I wouldn’t even be able to see Captain Clo and would have become a corpse on the street?

"Are you scared now?" Kro's cat claws suddenly crossed in front of the two of them, and ten cold rays of light instantly shredded the photo into pieces. "What are you still standing there for! Tell Zang Gao to gather all the brothers and set sail immediately! We can't stay on Shirley Island anymore, we need to find another place to repair the ship!"

"Eh? But we just got here not long ago."

Bu Zhi pursed his lips, somewhat reluctantly, "Just don't provoke that guy, it's been almost a month since we last docked, and I wanted to go to the red light district tonight..."

"Shut up, idiot!"

Seeing that Crowe's expression was becoming increasingly gloomy, Sam quickly covered his mouth. "Don't be afraid of the worst. Do you understand the risks? What if that man notices us? Does he want our Black Cat Pirates to be destroyed? Come on, follow me and call for help!"

That's more or less.

Watching the two figures hurriedly disappear outside the door, Cloe snorted coldly, and the murderous intent in his eyes gradually faded.

These subordinates who only hold us back are dumber than each other. After hanging out with them for a long time, I feel like my IQ is decreasing.

"The strongest swordsman, Xia Nuo..."

Looking at the fragments of the photo on the ground, Cloe felt a little uneasy, as if something bad was going to happen today.

This man is too dangerous. We must get away from him as soon as possible, the farther the better!

As for doing the same as that idiot Click, going to provoke others to increase his bounty and fame?

ridiculous.

Considering the difference in strength between the two sides, the success rate is really too low. He is "Bai Ji" Kro, who is famous for his wisdom and his prudent survival. He would never do such a stupid thing.

…………

Half an hour later.

The Black Cat Pirates' ship hurried out to sea. Crow leaned on the railing, his eyes fixed on the neon sign of the Giant Whale Company in the distance.

Until the signboard had become a tiny, invisible dot in the field of vision, and no boat was seen following it.

He finally withdrew his gaze and slowly lay down on the sun lounger, pretending to be calm.

"Boss Clo, your red wine."

The first officer, Zangao, brought over a goblet. Cloe hummed and took it casually, but he was not in the mood to drink, so he put it aside for the time being.

"Boss, I think you've been chased too closely lately, and you're a little too nervous." Zangao said with a grin, "How about I hypnotize you so you can relax?"

"Need not."

Cloe frowned slightly and refused directly.

Zangao was the only one among his subordinates who was worthy of his trust, and his hypnosis ability was indeed very practical, but he just didn't like the feeling of losing control.

"Captain!" the lookout suddenly shouted, "There's a small boat coming towards us at ten o'clock!"

boat?

Kro's pupils shrank, his back suddenly tensed, and he stood up and shouted, "Look carefully! There are several people up there. Is that Xia Nuo among them?"

"Just one person!"

The lookout replied, "This guy looks unfamiliar. He's not Shanuo, nor is he the bounty hunter who was chasing us before. He's waving at us, as if he wants to help. Tsk, this boat is too small, like a coffin. One person fills up the space..."

Not Shano?

Cloe heaved a sigh of relief, but then a sense of shame and anger inexplicably rose up - this unknown person who scared me is worthy of coming to ask for help?
"You're such a clueless idiot..."

He was too lazy to pay attention to it anymore. He sneered and gave an order, "Get over there! Just crush that guy, the boat and the people on it!"

"Yes, Captain!!!"

The pirates' roaring response echoed on the deck.

……

The sea not far away.

Looking at the pirate ship that was inexplicably rushing towards him at full speed, Hawkeye was slightly stunned, then he sighed softly, and reached for the black knife behind him with his right hand.

I clearly just didn't know the location of Kekoyasi Village and wanted to ask a local for directions.

Why do these guys have to do this?

(End of this chapter)