On the road leading to the port of Long Whale Island.
A group of people was aggressively rushing over.
The person at the head was holding a Den Den Mushi in his hand, having just finished communicating with his superior.
This man had muscles comparable to a brown bear, tall and powerful, with lush body hair and a long braid at the back of his head.
He wore a steel helmet and carried an astonishing iron hammer on his shoulder.
If Skyler were here, he would recognize at a glance that this person was none other than his Captain, Tils!
“Executioner Monde is a proper local tyrant in this sea area, and even the Marine can do nothing about him.
I didn’t expect that someone would actually dare to cause trouble in his territory now!” By Tils’s side followed a woman holding dual guns with a gloomy expression.
“Captain, will our pirate crew truly belong to Monde from now on and be at his mercy?”
“Don’t worry, right now we are only temporarily working for him.
Once we gather enough manpower, we will set sail again…
Some of the previous executives might still be alive and will definitely come looking for me!
I’ve inquired these past few days that on the surface, Monde makes a living by collecting fees from passing pirate crews and the entertainment venues on the island, but in reality, the business he does is extraordinarily huge.”
“That Shichibukai, Crocodile, you know him, right?”
“Sand Crocodile?”
“That’s right!
Monde and Sand Crocodile are in a cooperative relationship.
That Shichibukai doesn’t know what he’s up to and needs a large amount of manpower, so Monde secretly cultivates quite a few assassins and bounty hunters.
These…
are actually his main business!
The Marine dare not touch him, which is also inextricably linked to the Shichibukai.”
“I see.”
“Someone!”
Amidst the exchange, a lackey suddenly shouted.
At this time, the crowd was almost walking to the shore, not far from the scene of the incident.
But a figure was walking towards them.
Someone attacked Monde’s territory, and at this juncture, no one would enter the island…
and alone at that.
The only possibility was the culprit described in the intelligence, a swordsman.
Bang!
Tils smashed the giant hammer in his hand beside his feet, splashing up a patch of dirt and causing a tremor, carrying quite an imposing aura.
“How bold!
You actually dare to cause trouble in Boss Monde’s territory…
Today…” However, just as Tils was about to spit out some harsh words to intimidate the opponent, his eyes suddenly bulged and he froze in place.
Loral, the woman on the side, was the same.
“Qin?”
After seeing the appearance and attire of the incoming person, the two hesitantly shouted in unison.
After all, Skyler’s appearance had changed too much.
They almost couldn’t recognize him.
“It really is you!
Qin…
I knew you would definitely survive, this is simply wonderful!” When Skyler’s gaze cast over, Tils also caught a glimpse of Skyler’s full appearance with a pleasantly surprised expression, unable to help opening his arms, walking over to welcome him, wanting to embrace Skyler.
At the same time, his heart was also extremely astonished.
He…
had originally thought that Qin was bound to die!
When fighting to the death with the Marine, he had used Skyler to stall for time, creating an opportunity for himself to escape.
Moreover, Qin’s aura was different…
It seemed as if some kind of metamorphosis had taken place.
“Er…”
Tils’s mouth stiffened, and he abruptly stopped his steps.
He had originally thought that Qin would be extremely excited and enthusiastic upon seeing him.
But…
the man before him was expressionless.
Looking at him was like looking at a stranger.
Throwing a temper tantrum?
Tils’s heart stirred, and he smiled: “Qin…
I’m really sorry for not taking you with me…
The situation at the time was truly too dangerous, I hope you can understand my hidden difficulties!
If you have any dissatisfaction with me, just say it and vent it on me…
or demand any compensation, as long as I can do it, I will definitely satisfy you.”
Tils’s expression was sincere and earnest!
He knew that given Qin’s personality, he wouldn’t make things difficult for him.
Although this subordinate’s strength was decent, he was absolutely loyal to him.
As for his personality, rather than calling it kind, it was more like foolishness.
Skyler finally spoke.
He glanced at the twenty or thirty people brought by Tils, all of whom were unfamiliar faces.
Coupled with the other party’s words just now, Skyler chuckled slightly: “Boss Monde?!
Tils…
What is wrong with you fellow?
You’ve only just arrived at the Grand Line, yet you’ve already become someone else’s running dog?”
As soon as these words came out, Tils’s expression changed, turning somewhat dark.
However, he still held back and managed to squeeze out a smile: “Executioner Monde is a big shot with a bounty of 29 million.
Such a powerhouse—even if our Tils Pirates were fully alive and everyone added together, our bounty might not even be higher than his!
This is the New World, different from the Four Blues…
I admit that previously in the South Blue, we thought too simply of this place…
But Qin, believe me…
Our Tils Pirates will definitely regroup and make a name for ourselves in the Grand Line…
Moreover, next time, I will not abandon you again!”
“Scum, stop saying such ridiculous and foolish words!
Next time?
Keep those words to tell the Reaper…”
The broken hair in front of Skyler’s forehead blocked his eyes, and there was still undried blood on his body.
His gaze was extremely icy.
He slowly stepped forward.
“Qin…
You are too presumptuous!
Don’t forget, back then it was the Captain who gave you food, otherwise you would have starved to death long ago!
You better show some respect!”
Skyler had just taken a few steps when, with a swish, a slender figure with neat footwork darted behind him.
Raising dual guns, pitch-black muzzles aimed at Skyler’s back of the head, she scolded coldly.
“Ah!”
However, before anyone could clearly see Skyler’s action, Loral, the former female executive of the pirate crew, let out a miserable scream as both of her arms were cleanly severed, falling to the ground.
Seeing this scene, Tils’s pupils constricted, and a chill surged up his spine.
What is going on?!
He knew Qin’s strength…
Even among all the executives, he was at the bottom, after all, he was too young…
But now…
Bang!
Just as the thought passed, a flashing blade light struck, and Tils instantly raised his iron hammer to block the blade.
Skyler’s blade cut through iron like mud, sinking half a meter deep into the hammer head, nearly cutting Tils’s giant hammer in half.
Not only that, the impact of a terrifying force made Tils tumble and crawl, hugging the giant hammer and rolling over a dozen meters away across the ground.
“Don’t!”
Swish swish swish!
The sound of air breaking caused by high-frequency swinging came to his ears.
When Tils stood firm and looked up, the group of subordinates he led had all been decapitated.
Skyler’s arms hung down naturally, and the tip of the Teigu, Yatsufusa, as he walked, scraped the ground bit by bit, colliding and making a sound with the fine gravel.
Tils was devoid of all color in his face, subconsciously retreating.
In a trance, he even saw an invisible killing aura condensing on Qin’s body…
This kid’s murderous intent was too terrifying.
What he was facing didn’t seem like a human, but rather like an ancient creature.
Tils couldn’t figure out how Qin suddenly became so strong, but the most important thing right now was survival!
“Qin…
You and I were partners after all.
No matter what misunderstandings you have about me, we can sit down and talk calmly…”
Skyler was unmoved.
“I’m begging you…
Qin, I was wrong, I really know I was wrong!”
With a thud, Tils knelt down without any dignity, kowtowing to him and saying.
Skyler still didn’t give the slightest response.
Watching as that pair of Skyler’s shoes had already arrived in front of him, Tils, with his head lowered, showed a hint of ruthlessness, suddenly grabbed the giant hammer and leaped up.
The tall figure in mid-air was like a roc, and the hammer head swung down with an imposing and awe-inspiring might.
Clang!
The seemingly sure-hit blow was blocked by just the blade lifted lightly by Skyler.
The black blade trembled wildly, and Skyler stood in place, but his feet sank into the mud up to nearly his knees.
The ground beneath their feet also showed a circle of cracks.
“How could this be?!!!”
Seeing that Skyler was completely unscathed, Tils was stunned!
“Dear Captain…
I want to know, where did you hide all the treasures and money the pirate crew accumulated over the years?”
Abruptly, Skyler tilted his head slightly, showing Tils a ‘kind’ smile.