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Chapter 978: You Won't Even Call Me Father!
Chapter 978: You Won't Even Call Me Father!
"Let's find a place for drinks."
Kuro noticed Luo Wei sulking silently, unsure what was eating at him, and casually slung an arm over his shoulder. "Got something on your mind? One round of drinks will fix it. If not, two rounds. This is my territory - I'll treat you today."
You have no idea where my frustration comes from?!"
Luo Wei twitched his lips, maintaining a frosty expression as Kuro dragged him along.
The two entered a large hot spring resort within the island. At the reception counter stood a plump owner. As he opened his mouth to speak, his eyes widened upon recognizing Kuro. Rushing out from behind the counter, he exclaimed, "Kuro, no wait - Vice Admiral Kuro! Long time no see! You've finally returned!"
"Atoki, long time indeed. Book me a private room - I'm treating someone to drinks."
"Of course, no problem."
The fat man nodded, then noticed Luo Wei standing aside with his head lowered, "Huh? Isn't this King Luo Wei?"
Kuro's eyes narrowed, "You know him?"
Atoki chuckled, "Certainly! King Luo Wei visits here often. In fact, he gets drunk here regularly."
"That's not me - you've mistaken someone else!" Luo Wei hastily denied.
"How could I be wrong? Last time you got drunk here, you kept shouting 'Damn Incense Burner Monster stole my sister! I'll get my revenge someday!' And things like 'Lida, my beloved Lida! How could you end up with such a monster!'"
Kuro's eyes narrowed into slits, "Incense Burner Monster, huh?"
"It's not like that!" Luo Wei twitched his lips nervously. "I own an incense burner cauldron at home. Recently I fed it a Zoan-type Devil Fruit, and it came alive!"
Kuro rolled his eyes, "Do you think I'm three years old? I'm not Vegapunk - who would feed Devil Fruit to inanimate objects? If you want to insult me, just say it directly!"
"Didn't you say you rarely came here? You stubborn brat!" Kuro retorted.
"So what if I visit my sister's business? Need your permission, Incense Burner Monster!" Luo Wei shot back.
"You're exposing yourself - you're clearly insulting me!" Kuro's temple twitched with a visible black line.
"Oh yeah? Want to fight?" Luo Wei challenged, puffing out his chest. "I'd have launched a nationwide assassination campaign against you if it weren't for Lida!"
"It's Lida! Lida! And you couldn't assassinate a fly! Your own family would've killed you first, you ungrateful brat!"
"You have the nerve to judge me? You're the one who-"
Luo Wei caught himself before finishing the forbidden word, "You degenerate scoundrel!"
The two locked eyes, then simultaneously turned their heads and spat, "What bad luck!"
"Ahem..."
Atoki wiped sweat from his brow, "Vice Admiral, King, still need a room?"
"We do!"
They answered in unison, then glared at each other, "You pay!"
After a pause, both declared, "I won't pay!"
"Enough! Stop copying me!" They shouted together.
Kuro: "..."
Luo Wei: "..."
Their eyes met with sparks flying between them.
Clang!
Kuro suddenly drew his legendary blade Autumn Water, "Ready for a fight, Luo Wei?"
Luo Wei rolled up his sleeves, "You think I fear you?"
"Actually, if you don't mind..."
Atoki stepped forward with an awkward smile, "I can cover it."
"Don't interfere!"
They barked in unison, then smirked simultaneously, "Forget it - I'll pay!"
With that, Kuro sheathed Autumn Water and shrugged, "Fine, I'll concede. You treat for once."
"You..."
Luo Wei's nose twisted in anger. Taking a deep breath to suppress his rage, he muttered, "Fine, I won't bother with you!"
Lighting a cigar, Kuro commanded, "Bring the most expensive dishes! The finest food and wine! Don't forget premium massages! I remember there's that waterfall hot spring pool? It's costly, but book that one. Don't hold back - he's the King, loaded as hell!"
"Drink yourself to death!" Luo Wei glared but didn't object.
"Of course, please follow me."
Atoki bowed politely and led them upstairs to the largest private suite.
Seated facing each other, two young beauties soon joined each at their sides.
"Just one maid?" Kuro asked Atoki.
Truth be told, despite his long stay on Pegasus Island, Kuro rarely enjoyed company while drinking. Whenever he visited any establishment, all hostesses would be occupied before he could request one. Only occasionally could he get a single companion.
He used to be a Base Commander whose territory this was - why only one attendant?
"No, plenty tonight!" Atoki grinned.
"Then bring me several more! How about you, Luo Wei?" Kuro turned.
"Absolutely! I'm footing the bill - why not indulge!" Luo Wei declared boldly.
"Let's make it lively then!" Kuro roared, slamming his palm on the table.
...
When Lida finished sampling every delicacy Pegasus Island offered, she returned satisfied with Ju Geng and Fen Ni in tow. Night had fallen, transforming the island into a dazzling neon spectacle - nightlife was just beginning.
Clutching a Transponder Snail, Lida kept dialing with no answer. Pouting, she muttered, "Where did Kuro disappear to?"
Suddenly a familiar voice came from the side.
"I'm warning you - treat my sister well! I only have one!"
Lida turned to see two red-faced drunks leaning on each other, staggering drunkenly.
Upon closer look, those "drunken uncles" were none other than Kuro and Luo Wei!
"Rest assured!" Kuro raised his head proudly, thumping his chest like a drum, "When have I ever mistreated Lida? Mine is hers and hers is mine! Speaking of which, how could you not even call me father?"
"Huh?" Luo Wei blinked, his drunken mind struggling, "Father? My father's long gone."
"Perfect! I'll be your new father!" Kuro slurred, eyes glazed with drunken fervor. "Come on, call me father! I'll show you Flower Country's power! Who cares about those trash Flower Country folks? You don't know what I'm hiding up in the sky! I could sink continents the size of Flower Country! If the World Nobles ever arrest me in Mariejois, they'll all die with me!"
(End of Chapter)
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