Nobunaga started thinking heavily.
"He knows about the chain user and most likely has a connection with him."
"That is the reason why he wants to save this man; this man is clearly connected with Chain User."
"Pakunoda searching him will provide us with an image and information about the chain user."
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"This man may be a hunter that was paid by Chain User to follow us or his friend of some sort."
Nobunaga stopped thinking and drew his sword clearly.
"I am not a person who likes to fix things with talking; I prefer to use my sword."
Axel took a step forward and addressed Nobunaga.
"Please, I don't want a battle." I just want Squala to be given to me alive.
Axel spoke in a confident tone. His words and behavior did not add up.
He was trying to talk to them, but his actions and body language all showed that he was not afraid of any battle. This shows that he is confident in his abilities but prefers to solve the problem without going to battle.
Nobunaga remained calm and composed, his sword still drawn. "And why should we do what you want us to do?" In the end, you are given a mission by Chain User.
He inquired, his voice tinged with suspicion.
Axel took a deep breath and tried to sound as confident as possible. "I understand that you don't know me, but I'm not your enemy; at least we do not have anything between us."
Nobunaga took a deep breath and understood from the look in Axel's eyes that he was really not looking for any trouble.
He then starts to talk.
"Are you aware that you have the ability to strike a deal?"
Axel smiled and then added.
"That will change in a minute."
As Axel said his words, Pakunoda's phone rang, and Pakunoda answered the phone for two seconds before shutting it down.
"It was Machi. They caught the same boys who followed you guys around, and now, Chrollo is captured by the enemy."
Nobunaga looked dumbfounded.
In a normal series, this event would happen when Squala is killed and Nobunaga and others are around, but because of the existence of Axel, Squala is still alive and Nobunaga and others are staying dormant.
Pakunoda and Kortopi remained silent, their eyes trained on Axel as he spoke. Nobunaga, however, seemed unconvinced.
"I had enough; let Pakunoda search the mind of that man, and then we will be on our way."
"If you do want to block us from what we want to do, you will be cut!"
Axel knew he had to come up with something convincing, and fast.
"Look, I do not want to create more trouble if you guys do not give me that guy alive and without having his mind searched."
"I am going to call my friend and tell him to kill your leader, Chrollo Lucilfer."
Nobunaga's expression softened slightly as he knew that he could not risk not believing the man's words.
but he kept his guard up. "What kind of information does this guy know that you are prone to hiding it this much?"
Axel breathed a small sigh of relief. He knew he had a chance to make his case. "I can't say much now, but it's important." At least, it would be enough for you guys to identify the chain user and know something about him."
Nobunaga lowered his sword for a second, and then his eyes changed into angry ones.
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