Bab 119: Chapter 119: The Mink Tribe
The battle ended quickly. As the girl known among the audience as 'Straw Hat' rushed past, concentric white waves swept like blades, lifting up a storm of yellow sand, along with the pirates who flew around like "paper" cutouts.
What is a supersonic dash?
Just the sonic booms and shockwaves created by her sprint were enough to tear apart flesh, clothing, and even metal!
Regular pirates appeared as if they were mere background characters after being blown away by the girl, just like the main character in a comic from Rosinante's previous life.
However, this was not a comic; those background characters had already been torn to shreds, and their deaths were tragic.
With a bounty of 34 million and the nickname 'Giant,' the pirate captain experienced a momentous transformation. In an enraged roar, his muscles squirmed and swelled, instantly turning him from a burly man into a five-meter-tall giant. Then—
Boom!
The girl kicked him in the chest, and he was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing into the wall of the Beast Arena, unable to cling to it.
The entire process took just four seconds, and it ended with dust settling.
"So... strong!"
Torreboll was so scared that he broke into a cold sweat. If he had faced that attack just now without any defense, he would have been killed in an instant.
If he had released a large amount of slime in advance, maybe he could have struggled for a while... maybe?
"So, this is the Grand Line? It's too exaggerated..."
In Rosinante's eyes, only three members of the Donquixote Family could withstand that kick.
And the only ones who could defeat her were probably Doflamingo and Rosinante himself... in Torreboll's eyes, he instantly classified the opponent as 'unbeatable.'
"Don't panic," Rosinante said, waving his hand to reassure Torreboll.
"The opponent is likely the top combat force on this island, and probably..."
"Wait," Rosinante paused when he thought that this Mink girl was one of the 'Seven Warlords' Kuma's subordinates. But when he saw the green bracelet on her neck as she turned to leave the dust-filled Beast Arena, he hesitated.
This thing... why did it look so familiar?
Meanwhile, next to the massive circular Beast Arena, there was a sturdy stone structure with various iron cages and prisons, housing a large number of exotic creatures.
Three-meter-tall giant lions, five-meter-long tigers, these were all at the bottom of the food chain. The main force here consisted of creatures with abilities, and there was even a certain chance of them mastering Busoshoku Haki, the 'Kung Fu Sea Cow,' and other precious creatures. But the real ace was:
"Yes, boss."
In the highest room, a young man with a top hat, wearing a tailcoat, a single-frame monocle over his right eye, and a small and wily appearance held a Den Den Mushi in his hand, communicating with his superior on the other side.
Sunlight shone on his high-end clothing, making him look both ridiculous and extravagant. In the shadow next to him sat a massive black figure.
"Did you know, the Donquixote Family has just arrived in my territory and is participating in the 'Beast Fights.'"
"Oh? The World Government, no, the Celestial Dragons secretly issued such a large bounty? And they kept it from the Marines..."
"Don't worry; leave it to me!"
The man with the Den Den Mushi in his hand confidently assured, "Boss, you know, I have two 'aces' in my hands. It'll be a piece of cake to deal with a bunch of rookie pirates who've just entered the Grand Line!"
The Den Den Mushi fell silent for a few seconds before speaking again slowly:
"I'm waiting for your good news, Breed."
"Boss, seriously, what's the big deal with a bunch of small fry?"
After hanging up the Den Den Mushi, the man with the sleazy appearance curled his lips and turned to look at another 'person' in the room.
"Rodi, it's your turn to deal with Straw Hat."
"If I can show my face to Boss, I can satisfy anything you want. It's 'Generous Breed' speaking."
Two white mists surged from the nostrils of the massive black figure in the shadow, like arrows that didn't dissipate for a long time.
This wasn't some martial art where "breathing out like a sword" was involved; it was simply a racial talent.
"I know. They're just a bunch of daydreaming pirates."
The shadowy figure stood up, took a step forward, causing the entire room to tremble.
First, a massive black bovine face appeared, followed by sharp bull horns, and then a human body.
His bare upper body was not only burly but also had iron-black skin, and his muscles were as if tightly coiled steel cables, full of infinite strength and an indestructible texture.
Mink Tribe Warrior: Rodi!
The Mink Tribe, a humanoid race living in the 'Zou' Kingdom on the back of a massive elephant in the New World. They were born with robust physiques and, while possessing animal-like external features, were indeed intelligent beings.
However, because they were a 'non-affiliated nation' to the World Government, once they left 'Zou,' Mink Tribe members were often captured by pirates.
If there was any 'good news,' it was that Mink Tribe members weren't very expensive, only 700,000 Berries each. Plus, the tradition of the Mink Tribe was 'everyone is a soldier,' so they hadn't suffered much persecution.
Compared to Fish-Men, who had their prices driven up into the tens of millions, Mink Tribe members had it much easier. After all, no one really had the urge to cross species with their "pets."
And the female mermaids, not only are they all beautiful, but after the age of 30, they can voluntarily transform their fish tails into legs... Having one of them is like having someone who can both look good and be useful; this is considered entertainment among the Celestial Dragons.
"Where are the enemies?"
The muscular Minotaur-like man named Rodi, with muscles like steel, picked up the massive cleaver beside him and asked with a deep voice:
"I'll go and turn them into minced meat right now!"
"Not so fast," the flamboyantly dressed man, Breed, one of his 'aces,' stopped him.
"Wait until Straw Hat returns, and then you can all act together."
"Hmph, that weak little girl?"
The Minotaur obviously looked down on the Mink girl who ruled the Beast Arena.
On one hand, it was because she only had half-Mink blood, and on the other hand, it was because of their differing beliefs.
"Strong individuals should have everything. Captain Doflamingo saved us from slave traders, and I'm quite satisfied with our life now! Why go back to Zou? To eat grass?!"
"You're right, Rodi."
The flamboyant, diminutive man, Breed, patted his 'ace' on the... knee.
"Let's use the 'Donquixote Family' as a gift to please the Boss. Then, I... we can get whatever we want!"
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Beast Arena,
"Ahaha, who would've thought this city would be so interesting?"
Diamente and Rosinante, who had fastened their belts while walking, met up with the others. Today's Beast Fights had ended, and many spectators were leaving, eagerly anticipating the slaughter and bloodshed tomorrow.
This was the entertainment on this island. As for the "friendly participants," they were naturally the pirates who had come to this route but had inadvertently violated the island's "rules" due to carelessness, foolishness, arrogance, and so on.
Without some intelligence and strength, they would be devoured by this island!
"The two strongest people in this city are the arena champion, a gray-haired girl named Straw Hat, who is said to have a pair of horse ears..."
Diamente wasn't just there for fun; he had also gathered a lot of information from those two women.
"And there's another one who doesn't often show up but maintains order on this island. If ordinary residents and patrol teams can't handle formidable pirates, he will step in!"
"I heard he has a bull's head, but I don't know if he has Devil Fruit powers or if it's just a mask..."
"If that Minotaur has the strength comparable to the Beast Arena's Straw Hat, then we should be careful."
The "king" of the Beast Arena, Straw Hat, had just been witnessed by Rosinante and the others. Among the entire Donquixote Family, only Rosinante himself could achieve "supersonic" movement. And that gray-haired girl could achieve super-sonic speeds just with her physical abilities, which was a clear demonstration of her strength.
I wonder how things are going on Pikku's side?
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"I'm back."
The gray-haired Mink girl who had wreaked havoc in the Beast Arena quietly arrived at the stone building next to the arena. After passing rows of cages containing various exotic creatures, she pushed open an iron door.
"Straw Hat, sis,"
"Sis! Hug—"
"Really, stop clinging to Sis!"
Inside the room were a group of children with animal features: a girl with a protruding dog-like nose, a young boy covered in white fur, a half-zebra faced teenager...
Seeing the Mink girl enter, these children, who had been noisy just moments ago, all gathered around her. They all had a green bracelet around their necks.
"Have you all been good today? How's the 'Zou' history lesson I taught you?"
Facing the question from the Mink girl, they all obediently closed their mouths.
"Straw Hat sis, after you left, Uncle Rodi came."
"He made us go to the training grounds and said we shouldn't learn 'history'; it's completely useless."
Sighing, Straw Hat's gaze slid across the faces of these "tribe" children. She could tell that many of them were starting to waver due to Rodi's words.
After all, compared to the cold and isolated Zou, there was food, fame, power, and various pleasures on the open sea!
But in return, they had to engage in killing, plundering, and destroying other lives...
"Training... is also okay, but remember, in the future, don't become people like Uncle Rodi or me."
For the sake of protecting these fellow tribesmen in front of her, her hands were already stained with blood.
Although she could deceive herself and say that those were just dead pirates, could she really teach these young tribesmen with a clear conscience?
Sighing, the Mink girl, Straw Hat, patted the golden-haired dog girl in front of her. In the confused eyes of the other, she stood up and walked towards the door.
"Don't come out, okay?"
After leaving the room and closing the door behind her, the Mink girl raised her head, and the confusion in her eyes vanished, replaced by determination!
"Come out."
Her gaze fell on the wall beside her.
"Or do I have to kick you out of the rock?"
*Gurgle Gurgle~~*
"Please don't misunderstand; I don't have any malicious intent towards those children."
From within the rocky wall, a figure materialized. It was Pikku, dressed in a suit with a necktie.
Woosh—
In response, a steel-toed combat boot flew at him!
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