"Oh? Is this a mission? Finally, it won't be so boring." Renji chugged his juice and instantly moved to the front of the line.
"Sabaody Archipelago, there has been a pirate riot recently. Next, I will select people to form a small team…"
…
Sabaody Archipelago,
Two figures in Marine uniforms walked towards a beef noodle shop.
"Boss, don't you feel your hands itching?" Miguel said excitedly.
Miguel had a blast during this operation, showcasing the results of his training to the fullest.
But Renji felt quite bored. Besides taking down a pirate with a bounty of 9 million Berries, this operation really didn't pique his interest.
Garp even called him specifically to tell him to go all out, and that he would take responsibility for any trouble he caused. But unfortunately…
He had originally thought he could reap a wave of bounty points. He didn't expect them all to be small fry, not even small fry, but shrimp.
Ignoring the sign at the shop entrance, Renji stepped in first.
The beef noodle shop was simply decorated and quite noisy, but it had everything it needed. However, the customers inside all exuded a thuggish aura in their every move.
As soon as the two entered, the shop gradually quieted down.
Upon seeing the uniforms on Renji and Miguel, everyone's eyes showed hostility.
Miguel, however, ignored them and said, "Boss, what's your preference? It's on me."
"Beef noodles with egg, no green onions."
"Boss, two large bowls of beef noodles, both with egg! No green onions!" Miguel shouted and was about to find a stool to sit down.
But unexpectedly, the stool was kicked away by someone.
The atmosphere gradually solidified. Miguel's eyes narrowed. If it weren't for the Marine's image, he would have slapped the person right then and there.
Forcing down his anger, Miguel looked at the person and asked, "What do you mean?"
"Hahaha! Brother Satou! He's asking what you mean! Hahaha! So funny!"
Everyone laughed while slamming the weapons in their hands. Guns and large sabers clanged onto the tables and floor.
Facing the crowd's jeers, Miguel and Renji's expressions remained unchanged.
Seeing this, the person called Brother Satou became interested.
"What do I mean? Since when did dogs get to sit at the table?!"
"Hahahaha!"
Miguel's fists slowly clenched upon hearing this. He felt a hint of familiarity looking at the man with the unique hairstyle in front of him.
This guy is… Sōren Satou, a pirate with a bounty of 22 million Berries.
Seeing Miguel's slightly changed expression, Satou smiled faintly. "Did you see the sign at the entrance? Marines and dogs are not allowed in."
Miguel was stunned upon hearing this, because he really hadn't seen it.
"I saw it." Renji, however, was calm.
Otherwise, why would he come to such an ordinary noodle shop?
"You saw it and still dared to come in? Was it intentional or accidental?!"
"Are you only now starting to feel scared? It's too late."
As he spoke, Satou reached for the scimitar at his waist, then drew it and slashed at Miguel.
But Miguel, as one of the top students in the training camp, was not to be trifled with. He flipped his hand and drew his sword at an extremely fast speed to block the attack.
Clang!
A sharp metallic cutting sound rang out.
"Go, boss!"
Whoosh... Whoosh...
"Cut down these two idiot Marine soldiers!"
Amidst the crowd's jeers, Miguel and Satou exchanged a few more blows, then each retreated to the side.
"Damn it!"
Satou spat, gripping his trembling arm tightly. He secretly wondered why this kid had such great strength.
Miguel's eyes gradually became fiery. Is this a pirate with a bounty of 22 million Berries? He really does have some skill.
Soru!
Miguel's figure quickly flickered beside Satou, then he fiercely slashed down with his sword.
Satou's reaction was quick. He gripped his scimitar to block the attack. However, this time, Miguel clearly had the upper hand.
After more than a dozen more rounds of fighting, Miguel finally slashed Satou's arm. If the situation continued to develop like this, it wouldn't be long before Satou would be cut down on the spot.
Renji silently took a sip of water from the side, having roughly assessed the man's strength in his mind.
A bounty of 22 million Berries was actually not low, but unfortunately, he ran into an outstanding student from the training camp like Miguel.
Satou naturally knew that his life would be in danger if this continued. He secretly made a gesture, and the pirates in the shop instantly stood up in unison, pointing their weapons at Miguel.
"Kid, you still dare to fight with brother Satou! Our guns are full of bullets!"
Seeing that the situation was decided, Satou's tone hardened, saying, "I advise you to be sensible and stand still. My sword is faster than bullets."
Miguel scanned the muzzles pointed at him, but his eyes showed no fear. "A bunch of good-for-nothings."
"Damn it! Shoot this bastard into a hornet's nest!"
Satou was furious, but he didn't hear any gunshots for a long time.
"Brother… behind you."
Hearing a subordinate's trembling voice, Satou turned his head, and what met his eyes was an incredibly handsome face.
Damn it, when did this kid…!
He was greatly alarmed, and then he felt his vision spin, and he lost consciousness.
"Brother Satou!"
Amidst the terrified shouts of the pirates, Satou's head flew high and then rolled on the ground for two full turns.
Listening to the sound of bounty points being credited in his mind, Renji felt a rush of satisfaction.
A look of shock flashed in Miguel's eyes. This was his first time seeing Renji's rumored No-Sword Style. He hadn't expected it to be so fast and so strong.
His opponent, whom he had fought hard against, was instantly killed.
As expected of boss!
"He actually killed brother Satou with one blow!"
A pirate, in his terror, ran towards the door.
"Don't move."
As that pirate's head flew high, Renji's voice, filled with endless majesty, swept across the entire room, and no one dared to move again.
The noodle shop owner, Wakuto, who had been smiling until just now, finally changed his expression. Drops of cold sweat frantically seeped from his forehead.
That aura emanating from the Marine soldier just now… could it be the legendary Conqueror's Haki?
Miguel didn't feel much about it, he just thought Renji's actions were extremely imposing.
"Boss, are the noodles ready yet?"
Meeting Renji's gaze, Wakuto, the noodle shop owner, hastily said, "Coming right up."
It wasn't until Renji sat down that the pirates all knelt down, begging for mercy.
Miguel asked, "Boss, should we cuff them first?"
Renji gave him a sidelong glance and asked, "Did you bring that many handcuffs? I didn't bring any."
A joke, cuffing corpses?
Miguel was speechless, he had only brought one.
Before long, Wakuto came with two large bowls of beef noodles.
"Gentlemen, two large bowls of beef noodles with egg and no green onions. Extra beef." Wakuto said cautiously, even adding extra beef.
Renji looked at it and said, "Indeed, no green onions, and a good portion of beef."
Seeing this, Wakuto breathed a sigh of relief, smiling as he said, "Then, please enjoy, gentlemen."
However, the next second—
"But… I don't eat beef."