Chapter 20

Chapter 15: The Command to Unleash the Ferocious Hound

"Did Whitebeard jr really receive a 5 billion reward recently?"

"Yes, that's true."

Ain looked at Muchen skeptically.

Why did he wants to know about himself? What more does he need to know?

The tavern owner thought for a moment before speaking.

"After Whitebeard jr destroyed Punk Hazard, the news says he's heading to Dressrosa."

Muchen nodded.

That's what he initially planned, but he changed his course to avoid drawing unnecessary attention and come to the Paradise instead.

"Are there any reports on other powerful individuals going to Dressrosa?"

"warlord Doflamingo announced that Whitebeard jr would come to Dressrosa. The navy and Blackbeard, one of the Yonko, also set sail for Dressrosa."

"I see. Are there any mention of other strong individuals?"

The tavern owner shook his head slightly. "There's no information about the other four emperors."

Muchen nodded, deep in thought as he spun his wine glass.

About Blackbeard and the navy have already had a idea. It's uncertain if anyone else is going to dressrosa.

The red haired is unlikely to go since they hold no animosity toward me .

 Kaido, known for his aggressive nature, will surely head there.

By killing Caesar, who was important to Kaido's plan, Muchen has disrupted his purposes and made Dressrosa a likely target for Kaido's revenge.

As for Charlotte Linlin, one of the four emperors, who wanted to use Caesar's technology, she may not bear deep hatred, but she could still cause trouble for Muchen.

And the imposter Weevil, manipulated by his money-hungry mother, is unlikely to show up. If he dares to confront Muchen, he won't leave alive.

In the end, seeking temporary refuge was a wise decision. Let the navy and the emperors clash; it may not start a full-scale war, but it will surely lead to some loses from both sides.

With that, Muchen left the tavern with Ain.

...

"Captain, there's a newcomer on the island killing our crew!"

One of the pirates gasped for breath as he reported to the imposing figure seated on the sofa.

Scars covered his face, resembling a centipede's crawling path. His bare upper body was proof of the countless battles he survived, covered in scars that glinted in the light.

This was Scar Walter, with a bounty of 270 million.

Scar Walter was feared by all new pirates entering the New World for his ruthless fighting style. No pirate dared to cross him in the past.

Now, upon hearing his subordinate's report about someone new killing his crew, Scar Walter couldn't help but burst into a sinister laugh, making his scars appear even more sinister.

"Lead the way."

Scar Walter looked at the men who brought the news, causing the pirate to tremble under his gaze. The pirate turned and left the room, frightened by Walter's eyes.

"Yes, Captain."

...

"Mu Chen, why did you ask about that information earlier?"

As they walked together, Ain looked at Muchen curiously.

"I just wanted to know who wants me dead."

Muchen smiled.

"In that case, I'll find them one by one."

Ain couldn't help but feel speechless. Is this person consumed by vengeance?

Although she didn't care about the lives of the pirates they encountered, she was willing to help Muchen take them down.

Shaking her head, Ain sighed softly.

"Why? Don't you want to avenge Whitebeard? If you take up the name of Whitebeard, wouldn't you become a pirate? It's hard to imagine a pirate wanting to create a new navy," Ain said, her expression serious.

"Oh? When did I say I was a pirate? Just because I seek vengeance for Whitebeard doesn't make me a pirate. I won't burn, kill, plunder, or harm innocent civilians. And what differentiates the current navy from the pirates, if not the actions they take?" Muchen smiled, his gaze fixed on Ain.

"The current navy?" Ain muttered, lowering her head as she fell into deep thought.

Indeed, isn't the current navy just a tool of power for the World Government?

The World Government collects celestial gold from allied countries and deploys the navy to protect them. But they turn a blind eye to other countries that haven't paid their dues.

Doesn't this behavior resemble that of the Four Emperors?

The Celestial Dragons even engage in slave trade, actions far worse than those of pirates. Yet, do the civilians have the courage to resist?

The World Government and its navy have established the warlord system, instilling fear in those who oppose them.

Wasn't her teacher, Z, driven away from the navy because the World Government recruited those who massacred his people?

And isn't Weevil, the one who severed Zefa's arm and who left the navy to form the NEO Navy, also a product of the warlord system?

It's nothing more than a vicious dog under the control of the World Government.

Ain let out a deep sigh, her voice hollow. She had nothing more to say.

Muchen looked at the despondent Ain and reached out to run his fingers through her silky, long blue hair.

Ain raised her head, offering a faint smile and making no move to stop him.

Yes, the formidable man before them had promised to help them fulfill their dreams. What more was there to complain about?

Ain leaned gently against the strong figure beside her, her heart swelling with a hint of sweetness.

"here they are"

"Hmm?"

Ain looked at the fierce pirates ahead, immediately tensing up in preparation for battle.

Muchen placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "As long as I'm here, you don't need to dirty your hands with these scum."

"Alright."

Ain nodded, feeling instant relief.

"Boy, are you the one who killed our men?"

Scar Walter stood not far from Muchen, his voice filled with hostility, his eyes fierce like a hungry wolf.

"So, you've come to kill me?"

Muchen raised an eyebrow, his eyes filled with contempt.

These scum keeps coming my doorstep one after another, it's becoming unbearable.

"Hmph, don't you know who our captain, Scar Walter, is? He's a feared pirate with a bounty of 270 million!"

One of the crew members barked at Muchen with bravado.

"I Never heard of him."

Muchen showed disinterest, and his cold gazy fell on them .