章節 32: Chapter 32: Setting Sail for Plunder
Upon entering his sister's room, Kurozumi Kumo Maru saw Kurozumi Kumo Chan lying on the floor, her eyes filled with hatred as she stared at the doorway.
"Sister! What happened? Why are you lying on the floor?"
Kurozumi Kumo Maru hurriedly walked over to help her up, the alcohol-induced haze instantly clearing from his mind. Noticing the red marks on her neck, he began to think the worst. He sometimes liked to grip that area during certain activities.
Could it be that Sharlo had come by and done that to his sister? The more he thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. After all, Sharlo was quite the lecher. What if he fancied his sister?
Lost in these thoughts, Kurozumi Kumo Maru failed to notice the expression on his sister's face.
"Where were you? Your sister almost died, and you didn't even know!"
Kurozumi Kumo Chan yelled, clutching his ear.
"Sister! Sister! Let go! It's about to tear off! I was just at the Flower Street and only just got back!"
Hearing this, Kurozumi Kumo Chan became even angrier.
"Do you know why Sharlo came by? He found out we were from Wano Country and threatened me to hand over the training method for Ryuo Haki. He nearly killed me for it!"
She roared, still pulling at his ear.
"What! That bastard dared to threaten you? I'm going to kill him right now!"
In a fit of rage, Kurozumi Kumo Maru was ready to rush out and confront Sharlo.
"Come back! Do you think you can beat him?"
Kurozumi Kumo Chan grabbed him and pulled him back.
"This... I... I..."
Kurozumi Kumo Maru stammered, unable to form a coherent response.
"Are you going to get yourself killed?"
Kurozumi Kumo Chan looked at her useless brother, feeling a headache coming on.
"Hmph! I may not be able to beat him, but he won't kill me either!"
Kurozumi Kumo Maru said this with great confidence, a confidence stemming from his Devil Fruit ability. The Barrier-Barrier Fruit granted him invincible defense. It was largely because of this fruit that the siblings had managed to join the Rocks Pirates and become officers.
"Forget it. We'll settle this humiliation another day. Besides, he didn't get the training method for Ryuo Haki from me."
Kurozumi Kumo Chan shook her head. Confronting Sharlo now wasn't worth it. Hearing this, Kurozumi Kumo Maru breathed a sigh of relief. Despite his brave front, he was actually terrified of Sharlo's sword skills.
...
After obtaining the training method for Ryuo Haki, Sharlo returned to his training ground. Upon reviewing Kurozumi Kumo Chan's memories, he found that Ryuo Haki involved making Haki flow like a liquid, which intrigued him. After all, Armament Haki was inherently about hardening, enhancing both attack and defense, and crucially, allowing one to touch the real body of Logia-type Devil Fruit users.
"Start by practicing the flow!"
Having seen the training method, Sharlo decided on his training sequence.
...
One day, Sharlo was training near his base.
"Boss! Boss!"
A hurried voice called out.
Sharlo stopped his practice and looked in the direction of the voice. His surroundings were littered with shattered stones and wood, remnants of his training.
"What's the matter? Why the rush?"
"Our supplies are depleted, and we're out of money!"
The crew member reported urgently. Frowning, Sharlo realized that constant training and not plundering would inevitably lead to running out of resources. To get money quickly, robbery was the best option.
"Prepare the ship. We're setting sail. I'll inform Rocks."
Sharlo instructed. He then dressed and headed towards the island's center. His ship, built to his satisfaction, was already prepared. Measuring 120 meters in length and 20 meters in width, it could accommodate over 800 people, a sea giant of a wooden sailboat. Operating it required nearly 70 crew members, with all combat personnel also trained in handling sails.
Entering the hall, Sharlo was greeted by the scent of alcohol and various foods.
"Hey! Isn't this our little Sharlo? What brings you here today?"
Without looking, Sharlo knew who was speaking.
"John, if you don't want your head, I can remove it for free!"
Sharlo coldly glanced at John.
"Jihahaha! Indeed, if you don't want it, I can help too! Jihahaha!"
Golden Lion Shiki laughed heartily.
"Guhahaha!"
Whitebeard joined in the laughter. John, however, looked grimly at Golden Lion Shiki. Sharlo's remark didn't anger him, as they'd been together for nearly six months and Sharlo was known for his stoic demeanor. But Shiki's intervention was another matter.
Rocks watched the interaction among his officers without interfering.
"Sharlo, what brings you here?"
Sitting on his throne, Rocks asked. The room fell silent as everyone turned their attention to Sharlo.
"My division is out of money and needs to plunder at sea."
Sharlo stated matter-of-factly, as if robbery was as mundane as eating or drinking.
"Wa-hahaha! No problem at all! We're pirates, after all. It's normal to plunder! I have a task for you. Raid this kingdom and bring me the king's head. You can keep half the treasure."
Rocks tossed a map showing a marked kingdom, the Kingdom of Gorrant, located near their sea territory. Whatever they did to offend Rocks, Sharlo felt sorry for them.
Taking the map, Sharlo nodded.
"I understand."
He then left the hall. Watching him leave, Rocks pondered silently. A cadre uninterested in treasure or revelry, focused solely on becoming stronger, was rare. Rocks didn't fear losing control over him, but admired such talent. For great endeavors, capable subordinates were indispensable.
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