Carlos's outfit and appearance were incredibly eye-catching on the streets.
Although the pirate world was chaotic and filled with all sorts of bizarre clothing, the mysterious atmosphere created by Carlos's attire was especially noticeable, drawing countless second glances.
After changing his outfit, Carlos did not linger in the city. He went out into the wilderness, found a large bluestone, lay down on it, and quietly waited for Degu's call.
He waited and waited until the afternoon. After Carlos had eaten lunch alone, the call finally came belatedly.
Pururururu, pururururu...
Carlos pulled out the Den Den Mushi from his chest, answered the call, and drawled lazily, "Moshiboshi..."
"Boss, after my tireless efforts, the fish has finally taken the bait."
"But this kid isn't an idiot either. He needs you to show some sincerity before he's willing to meet you."
"What sincerity?"
"He wants you to kill someone to prove your strength."
"Kill someone? Who?"
"A man named Jamie Ward."
"Fine."
"..."
"Boss, aren't you going to ask who he is?"
"Oh? Is who he is important?"
"Is there anyone in this world who can't be killed?" Carlos asked lazily as he lay on the bluestone, basking in the sun.
The other end of the Den Den Mushi immediately fell silent. From that one sentence alone, it was clear just how lawless, how audacious, and how utterly insane his Boss was!
"Boss, this Jamie Ward is the chief powerhouse under John Abad's second son."
"Matt has always been at odds with his second brother and is extremely displeased with Wormy Ward, who relies on his strength and refuses to take him seriously."
"They had several secret clashes, and this man beat Matt and his subordinates into a miserable state. He even secretly killed quite a few of Matt's men, and Matt's second