The pirates grinned mockingly. "The reason we can swagger around and make our move today is because we're not afraid of you Marines!"
They glanced at Bunian's rank insignia. "With no Admiral here, just a measly brigadier—what can you do to us? Today we'll wipe out your whole base. Who knows, maybe our bounties will go up again."
"Yeah," another Supernova sneered. "The World Government and Marines are getting more rotten by the day. They even sent some brat to replace Admiral Kizaru. Must be the pampered kid of some high-ranking World Government official."
"Damned pirates!!"
Hearing their utter disregard, Bunian clenched his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead. "Then be ready to die here today!!"
"Try me! Without Kizaru here, I'd like to see what a brigadier can do!"
Tension flared—both sides on the brink of clashing.
"By the way, Bunian, why waste words with them? Pirates should just be killed outright."
The calm voice cut through the heavy silence.
The pirates froze, then saw the speaker—a youth standing beside Bunian.
They blinked, then burst into laughter. "So you're the fifteen-year-old kid sent to replace Kizaru? Didn't think you'd be dumb enough to tag along here."
Creed looked up at the laughing pirate. "Is that so funny?" he asked coldly.
"Quite cocky, kid. The girl next to you—is she your maid?" His eyes slid to Ain, a cruel smile forming. "Looking at her fair little face, I'm reminded of the merchant captain's daughter I took last month—about her age, so delicate. I ripped her face apart piece by piece."
"Keh keh keh… destroying something beautiful feels so damn good. Kid, remember this—today, the man who kills you is me. My name is—"
The next second—
The world spun. The pirate stared, dumbfounded, at a headless body gushing blood.
Beside it stood the youth he'd just mocked.
That body looked so familiar.
Wait…
Isn't that… my body?
Then his awareness sank into darkness.
Thud.
The headless corpse hit the ground.
"Names of the dead aren't worth remembering," Creed said flatly, as if he'd just stepped on an ant.
The whole scene went still—mocking grins frozen in place.
It was almost a work of art.
"Ahhh!!! Captain!!" a shrill scream broke the silence.
Everyone snapped out of it, horror dawning as they stared at the headless corpse.
One strike.
One strike had killed him instantly.
The remaining four Supernovas swallowed hard, pupils dilating in shock. Fear welled up inside them.
This… was the so-called pampered kid here to "play around"?
What kind of pampered kid was this?!
He'd just one-shot Kelo—a fellow Supernova.
Sure, Kelo was the weakest of the five, with the lowest bounty at 90 million, but to be called a Supernova meant undeniable strength.
Yet he couldn't even take a single move.
Bunian and the Marines were stunned into silence. Their worldview felt shattered, like they'd stepped into a dream.
This was the "pampered brat" they thought was just here for fun?
To hell with that.
Marine Headquarters had sent him here because he truly had the power—power enough to replace Admiral Kizaru and guard Sabaody Archipelago.
"Bunian, here's a lesson for you," Creed said coldly. "When it comes to pirates, don't waste words—especially with scum whose hands are soaked in innocent blood. Just kill them."
His eyes were ice.
"If you want pirates to obey, make them afraid—make them tremble. Only if you're more ruthless than they are will they fear you!"
BOOM!!
A terrifying, razor-sharp aura erupted from Creed, shooting into the sky.
The entire lawless zone felt it.
Sword intent!
A Great Swordsman?!
Bunian's heart jolted again. So young… and already a Great Swordsman.
Creed gripped rinne and swept his blade.
Screams rang out—more than a dozen pirates were sliced clean in half.
"All together!!"
The four remaining Supernovas, hardened fighters, grit their teeth and charged him at once.
Creed swung again, blade light exploding.
They flew back faster than they'd come, crashing to the ground.
Shock consumed them. Not even one blow could they withstand!
"Run!!"
They turned and bolted in terror.
…
(End of Chapter)
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