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Chapter 141
Chapter 141
After they had ended Rocks' era alongside Garp, countless pirate factions rose like storms across the seas. During that time, Edward Newgate wasn't the most renowned figure.
It was Shanks!
Back then, they clashed countless times with the Skybound Pirates—Shanks was a man they knew intimately.
That slash… Forget its power; just from the divine essence alone, it could only be Shanks' technique!
But why this young man?!
Silvers Rayleigh stared at Kuro, cloaked in his Navy hood, his mouth tingling with bitterness.
"Chose a Navy path, did you? Shanks…"
For that man to cultivate a Navy disciple was utterly baffling.
"Ahahaha!"
Suddenly, Luffy's ear-splitting scream of near-collapse rang out from nearby.
His companions had vanished entirely, swatted away by Bear's palm.
"Hm, shall I capture you now?"
Lucius Kro stroked his chin, eyeing Silvers Rayleigh with intrigue.
Perfect opportunity.
Pluton—Silvers Rayleigh clearly wanted to protect Luffy. Otherwise, he'd have fled already. Then—
Lucius Kro transformed into a refracted light wisp, instantly intercepting Bartolomeo Bear's palm strike aimed at smashing Luffy.
"Trouble!"
Silvers Rayleigh and Kuro shouted in unison.
"?!"
Silvers Rayleigh glared at Kuro. His own "trouble" came from blocking the path—how could he let Luffy escape? Why was Kuro panicking?
Kuro was troubled too. After slashing Silvers Rayleigh, his fury had begun to wane.
More importantly—he hadn't forgotten his original goal.
Being swatted away by Bartolomeo Bear was precisely his objective.
Lucius Kro curiously asked Bartolomeo Bear, "What are you doing, Bartolomeo Bear? Defying the Navy?" Bartolomeo Bear paused, replying softly, "We are not your subordinates. The World Government's orders are our only commands—we act as we please."
Bear paused, replying softly, "We are not your subordinates. The World Government's orders are our only commands—we act as we please."
The Seven Warlords of the Sea weren't Navy subordinates but direct World Government agents. Without official orders, they had no reason to cooperate.
Hearing this, Lucius Kro drew out a surprised "Oh~" before smirking. "This incident's huge though—it involves the World Nobles. You'd better report this to the old man."
Bartolomeo Bear fell silent, then muttered, "Move aside."
"Not happening."
Lucius Kro glanced at the prone Luffy, explaining, "As long as he survives, Pluton might not retreat so easily. Capturing Pluton would boost the Navy's prestige significantly."
Though unlikely, there was still a 'what if'? Even if not, Lucius Kro didn't care.
At least this rare chance let Kuro fight strong opponents.
He still remembered Kuro once asking how to grow stronger.
Fighting elites was naturally one path—grants experience.
To Lucius Kro, Kuro's strength was decent, but his combat experience against heavyweights was lacking. This was the perfect opportunity.
Kuro, however, was frantic.
What's Gramps up to?
Why's he charging toward Bartolomeo Bear?!
That was my spot!
The last shred of Kuro's composure vanished. He instinctively rushed forward, but Silvers Rayleigh was faster—a gust of wind roared past him.
Clang!
Kuro barely blocked, Autumn Water colliding with Longsword in a grating screech. Silvers Rayleigh gripped his blade tightly, smirking, "I think I get it now. Though the situation's unfavorable, it's better than I expected. Just stop you, right?"
The Seven Warlord was opposing Lucius Kro—
Not the assumed scenario of three Monsters uniting.
Blocking this young Navy officer meant Luffy had a chance to survive.
Kuro gritted his teeth, glaring at the infuriating old man, recalling a famous saying from his past life:
Chen Zhongshi once said: You understand shit. —Lu Xun.
You understand shit, you! Kuro raged internally.
Gripping Autumn Water, he forced Silvers Rayleigh back, then barked at Lucius Kro, "Gramps, switch opponents! I can't handle this guy!"
Lucius Kro evaded Bear's strike by dissolving into a wisp of light, reappearing nearby. With a flick of his wrist, he fired a searing laser at Bear—who was charging toward Luffy—while calling out, "No problem at all. Give it your all—clashing with such pirates is invaluable experience!"
Bartolomeo Bear deflected the laser with his palm, refracting the beam into the sky.
Facing Bear's bare palm, Lucius Kro pouted, "Scary, scary, Seven Warlord."
Kuro froze at Lucius' words.
Experience?!
Experience this, you prick!
Why don't you two just spar and stay healthy?!
Then I can get swatted by Bartolomeo Bear, Luffy escapes, and we won't offend Garp.
Everyone wins!
Isn't sharing what makes the world joyful?!
Hiss!
A cold gleam slashed Kuro's neck.
Clang!
Autumn Water blocked Silvers Rayleigh's sword. Suddenly, Silvers struck his chest.
Kuro's eyes narrowed. He countered with a palm strike.
Boom!!!
The air vibrated as both recoiled.
"Oh? You know this move too?"
Silvers Rayleigh flicked his Longsword, looking more relaxed.
Dealing with one was completely different from two.
"You're really troublesome", Kuro spat, face grim.
This wasn't like fighting the Super Novas. Now, he was genuinely annoyed.
Battling such a figure felt endless—and he might not even win.
The old man, even after taking a slash, remained lively.
Clearly, his unarmed combat surpassed Kuro's. Swordsmanship? Hard to say—only a real fight would decide.
Using his ability was impossible with Gramps nearby—exposing it would ruin everything.
Besides, he didn't want to determine victory against Silvers Rayleigh through powers.
What benefit would that bring? Defeating Roger Pirates' Vice-Captain to become a "Navy hero"? Earn a nickname like "Little Garp" or "Iron Sword"?
He'd already announced his name—Klah's identity was unusable.
Impossible.
"Achoo!"
Watching Klah sneezed, hugging himself suddenly.
A chill ran down his spine.
"Actually, I wanted to ask", Silvers Rayleigh didn't intend a serious fight—he only needed to delay Kuro.
"Who taught your swordsmanship?"
"Swordsmanship?"
Kuro paused, pointing upward, "Learned from the heavens."
[Shinmeiryu Style] came with his reincarnation—essentially a gift from the skies.
"Just as I thought..."
The heavens were Shanks' domain.
Undoubtedly, Shanks' disciple stood before him.
This Navy officer wouldn't reveal Shanks' name, so the subtle hint was natural.
Silvers Rayleigh's gaze deepened: "Joining the Navy, becoming the government's lapdog… Don't you shame your teacher?"
Kuro: "Shame? If it had a face, that'd be rare indeed."
Would heaven have a face? Then it'd be human.
Rain and snowfall—
Kuro shook his head, discarding the disgusting thought.
Flicking away his cigar, Kuro raised Autumn Water, two fingers gliding along the blade.
"Pluton—Silvers Rayleigh. Since you're blocking me, prepare yourself."
Silvers Rayleigh's expression sharpened as he laughed: "Perfect. Let me see how much of his legacy you truly hold."
"Shinmeiryu Style—"
Black-gold radiance surged along Autumn Water.
"Mystic Art·Black Tortoise!"
A colossal tortoise-serpent phantom coiled around Kuro. Then, shielding himself, he bolted toward Bear.
Think I'll fight hard with you?
Nope—I'm just using this shield to escape!
Never saw that coming, huh?
(End of Chapter)
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