Chapter 21

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"Haha, you'll find out soon!" walter laughed ferociously, putting one foot on the ground as he charged towards Muchen.

A massive fist came hurtling towards Muchen's head.

Muchen smirked and swiftly caught Walter's punch with one hand .

"So it seems you're truly capable of killing my people". 

Walter was taken aback. He knew the power behind his punch, capable of smashing through thick stones. Catching it so effortlessly surprised him.

"Ah!"

Muchen's dull eyes fueled Walter's rage.

"Go to hell!"

Walter's strengthen his feet with armament haki as he aimed a kick towards Muchen's waist.

Muchen responded by channeling the same energy into his feet and sent him back with even greater speed and force.

BOOM!

Walter was sent flying like a bullet through a nearby house, causing stone bricks to collapse and fill the air with dust.

Walter's crew, who had been following him, stood stunned, unable to believe what had just happened.

"Captain, are you alright?!"

"The captain was kicked away with just one move. How is that even possible?"

"What are you talking about? The captain was just caught off guard. He's a renowned pirate with a bounty of 270 million!"

BOOM!

Walter pushed aside the rubble, spitting out a mouthful of bloody phlegm as he rose to his feet. His already ugly face contorted with even greater anger.

With a roar, Walter charged at Muchen once again, launching a barrage of lightning-fast strikes with his hands and feet.

Muchen remained calm, his eyes flashing with a hint of red as his body swayed effortlessly, evading every one of Walter's attacks with accuracy.

"It seems you're only familiar with basic combat techniques, but lack any strategic knowledge," Muchen taunted mockingly.

"how dare you be so arrogant in front of me? You don't know the true value of life !" Walter seethed with frustration.

This pirate had spent years in the New World, surviving countless encounters . But he had no interest in joining the Four Emperors. He simply wanted to be a formidable force, ruling over this specific territory.

He knew the risks of the first half of the Grand Line, and he had no intention of venturing there.

The New World Pirates referred to a certain area as "paradise," though not in a compliment.

After all these years, he knew who to pick fights with and who to not.

But never had he expected that a relatively unknown figure like Muchen would possess such immense power.

Now, he couldn't even beg for mercy even if he wanted to. If Muchen spared him, surviving would still be an impossible feat.

But would Muchen be merciful? Impossible.

His rule was to eliminate anyone who dared to challenge him without holding back.

Muchen swung his leg forward, landing a powerful kick to Walter's chest. Unable to react in time, Walter tried to block the attack with his arm, only to have his arm and ribs shattered upon impact. He was sent flying and slid to a stop in front of his crew.

The sight of their beaten and hopeless captain left Walter's crew trembling with fear.

They had never witnessed their captain being defeated so mercilessly, completely powerless to fight back.

This time, danger was imminent for them.

Terrified, the remaining crew members retreated, their faces filled with horror. Their sole desire was to escape from this terrifying man.

In an instant, they scattered chaotically, leaving only Walter's three loyal men behind.

Muchen paid little attention to the fleeing crew members. Pursuing and killing them would only waste his time and energy, an unnecessary attempt.

While his fruit's ability could easily kill them, he did not want to reveal his whereabouts just yet.

The three remaining crew members helped Walter to get on his feet and glared at Muchen fiercely.

But Walter had already lost consciousness, unable to bear the devastating blow strengthened by high-level armament haki.

"Oh? So you three are still here? You're willing to die? It would be wise for you to flee like the rest of the trash," Muchen coldly stated, his tone brimming with bone-chilling murderous intent.

Their hearts, once fueled by anger, turned cold at Muchen's words.

Nevertheless, they trembled as they begged Muchen, "My lord, we have offended you. Please forgive our actions this time."

"Haha, I never spare those who oppose me. Doing so would only invite trouble in the future," Muchen smiled faintly.

These words sent a chilling wave through the hearts of the three men, causing cold sweat to break out on their bodies. It was clear that death is coming .

The three exchanged glances, making a silent decision to fight to the death. Gritting their teeth, they charged at Muchen.

But it was futile. With their captain already defeated, they stood no chance against Muchen's overwhelming power.

Muchen easily dispatched them with a swift kick.

Later, as Walter lay motionless on the ground, unconscious, Muchen snapped his neck, ending his life.

Onlookers, both residents and pirates, watched from their hiding spots, peering through doors and windows,while trembling with fear.

This new guy possess the strength to effortlessly handle Walter, the formidable swordsman of the island. He was not someone to be taken lightly.

Ain, who had been observing from the sidelines, approached Muchen after he dealt with the situation.

The island had descended into chaos, but Ain had already experienced it once before when she accompanied Z. 

These pirates had earned their demise due to their own actions, but she still wished not to kill them all. But she understood the impracticality of such a task, as well as its consequences.

"Let's return to the ship," Muchen nodded in agreement, and they both headed towards the NEO warship. It had been two days since they arrived on the island, and Z had likely finished covering the ship with the coater. They would soon be ready to set off.

Gululu~

In the blink of an eye, two days had passed. Standing on the deck of the warship, Muchen gazed out at the peculiar scenery that surrounded them, feeling a sense of wonder. As someone who had arrived in this world not too long ago, his journey had taken him to the New World, sailing aimlessly for a while. He had never experienced the act of diving into the deep sea on a boat, even in his previous life.

Fish of various shapes and sizes swam tirelessly in the deep sea, captivating Muchen's attention. The darkness of the deep sea was vast and unfathomable, with the warship's feeble lights barely making a small white mark in it. The thought of reaching the legendary Fish-Man Island filled Muchen with overwhelming excitement. The next leg of their journey was about to begin, and Muchen couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation for the adventures that awaited them.