The figures looming faintly through the fog all turned toward the source of the voice. They knew that the Crimson Swordsman Apophis was not only powerful, but also exceptionally ruthless.
Kataz might have been lucky enough to survive, but in recent days, more than one pirate crew had been completely wiped out after someone foolishly provoked Apophis. Even the arrogant and brutal pirates had become much more well-behaved on this island.
Yet now, someone actually dared to step forward and provoke the monster everyone knew not to mess with. The watching crowd could not help but grow curious.
"Hey, hey, who's that bald guy? Does he not know what kind of monster he's standing in front of?"
"No wonder youngsters like you don't recognize him. He's been retired for nearly nine years. Before that, he was a Great Pirate with a bounty exceeding five hundred million, and he had fought legends like Roger and Whitebeard—Cone Jiao!"
"Cone Jiao? Why would a Great Pirate like that choose to retire?"
"He was called Cone Jiao because of that unusual cone-shaped head. Combined with his formidable Armament Haki, almost no enemy could withstand his attacks."
"A cone? That head of his... doesn't look anything like one."
"Hehe! A single punch from the Marine hero, Vice Admiral Garp, flattened his head. After losing the 'weapon' he took such pride in, he withdrew from the New World in disgrace."
"Pfft... Hahaha! His head got smashed flat? That's hilarious!"
"You damned bastards, have you laughed enough?" Chinjao roared, releasing his Aura. The solidified pressure knocked countless weak-willed pirates and bounty hunters unconscious, foam spilling from their mouths.
One major reason he had chosen retirement was his excessive sensitivity. He always felt that someone was laughing at his head. And now, those blind fools actually dared to