Bullet, who was nearly killed

The Golden Ship is located closer to the stern!

Haku appeared in a huge room in a flash!

It's less like a room and more like a much larger golden cage.

And the only person who could have built this cage was Tesoro, who had a passion for gold!

Haku walked to the middle of the cage, where Bullet, who was trapped inside, raised his head and said, "I didn't expect you to find this place!"

"I never expected you to be trapped here in such a sorry state," Haku said sarcastically.

"Damn it! Do you think I wanted this?!" Bullet's anger was ignited by Haku's sarcastic remark.

"Hmph, the weak always make excuses for their failures." Haku sneered, her eyes revealing an undeniable indifference and confidence. "Tesoro's golden cage, and I even sensed some Seastone mixed in! Plus the gold that's locking you up! Hmm~, it seems your collarbone has been pierced too?"

"Even a powerful figure like you, Bullet, couldn't escape its grasp after going through this entire process; that in itself is ironic."

Bullet gritted his teeth, a mixture of resentment and anger flashing in his eyes. He struggled to stand up, but the heavy chains and the dense golden fence around him seemed to weigh a ton, restricting his movements.

"Haku, don't get too cocky! I, Bullet, am not one to give up easily. One day, I will break free of these shackles and show you what true power is!"

"Oh? Then I'd like to see how you escape from this impenetrable golden cage without my help." Haku's lips curled into a playful smile, seemingly unconcerned about Bullet's threat!

"Damn it! You came here just to mock me?!" Bullet growled.

Haku shook her head and said, "Actually, I came here to kill you!"

"You! If you have the guts, let me go and kill me in broad daylight!"

Bullet's tone changed when he heard Haku say she wanted to kill him outright!

It wasn't that he was afraid of dying, but that he didn't want to die in such a miserable way.

Haku's smile widened, but it was devoid of any warmth, as if she were looking at something trivial.

"Bullet, do you think I'm still the kind of Marine who follows traditional rules? On this the Sea, the rules of survival are far more brutal than you think. You've known that since you became Pirates, haven't you?"

He approached slowly, each step unusually steady, as if the entire golden cage trembled slightly under his footsteps.

"I chose this method simply because it's the most efficient way to resolve the issue. You, Bullet, a powerful figure who once struck fear into the hearts of the entire seas, are now Tesoro's Prisoner. Your existence is a huge threat to the world; and to me, you are an obstacle that must be eliminated."

Bullet's eyes flashed with resentment!

He really didn't want to die such a miserable death; he still wanted to surpass Roger and become the strongest Pirate King in the world!

But how can one surpass Roger?

Bullet's first thought was to kill all the powerful figures, including the Four Emperors and the Marine Admiral, as this was the only way to prove he had surpassed Roger.

Unfortunately, his initial goal was flawed.

It would be fine if he chose someone else.

But he deliberately chose Haku was already the strongest among them!

Just as Haku was about to Zanpakuto Bullet with her Zanpakuto,

A golden streak of light rushed in front of Haku, forming a golden Shield.

Unfortunately, Haku was so affected by this that she didn't manage to cut off Bullet's head!

Haku turned her head and saw a voice say, "Oh dear! Mr. Haku, what do you intend to do with my trophy? You know, it took me a lot of effort to lock this guy up here."

The walls of the cage began to open, and Tesoro stepped through the gap into the cage that imprisoned Bullet.

Tesoro's appearance was like a sudden storm, instantly freezing the atmosphere inside the golden cage.

He wore a magnificent robe adorned with countless gold ornaments, a signature sly smile on his face, and his eyes gleamed as he shrewdly assessed Haku.

"Tesoro, you've come at the right time." Haku showed no sign of panic; instead, a faint smile played on her lips, her Zanpakuto swaying gently as if ready for a new battle. "I was just about to ask you, why did you imprison such a powerful Pirates here? Are you planning to directly utilize his power?"

Tesoro laughed heartily, as if he had heard a funny joke.

"Haku, you're incredibly naive. Bullet may be powerful, but his ambition and unpredictability are equally immense. I spared his life only to slowly erode his will, turning him into the most loyal watchdog of my Gild Tesoro. As for now, I think this guy still needs quite a bit of training!"

Haku glanced at Bullet and said, "Then your wishful thinking has probably failed. Even after spending so much time in Impel Down, this guy managed to train alone in a state of extreme concentration for 20 years, all while pondering how to surpass the Pirate King Gol D. Roger!"

"Do you really think someone like that can submit to you?" Haku said, laughing mockingly at Tesoro.

Tesoro shook his head and said, "I don't understand what you people are thinking, but you should know that I also have the identity of a businessman. The saying 'no one gets up early without a reason' perfectly describes someone like me!"

"Since I've gone to such great lengths to imprison Bullet here, I naturally have my reasons. His power, however difficult to control, still has its value. Besides, Haku, you seem to have forgotten that I have absolute control within this golden cage."

As Tesoro spoke, he gently waved his hand, and the golden bars of the entire cage seemed to come alive, emitting a dazzling light that completely surrounded Haku. His smile widened, as if he could already see Haku helpless.

However, Haku merely smiled slightly, her eyes revealing an indescribable composure. "Tesoro, you think you can trap me with just this gold and Seastone? You're wrong. A true strongman is never bound by external things."

Soon, the gold on Haku's body began to melt!

Unlike Tesoro has complete control over gold, able to liquefy it or solidify it into a harder form.

Haku could only forcefully heat the gold to a molten, liquid state using Lightning Metallurgy.