Arrogant to the Brink of Death

Chaos walked into the tavern, scanning the surroundings and sensing various auras. "Camel Tepieru, I've come for your dog life. I'll be waiting for you at that place half a month ago. If you're scared, you don't have to come."

After speaking, Chaos left.

He truly couldn't distinguish who Camel Tepieru was.

The entire tavern fell silent, with almost all the pirates looking in the same direction: Camel Tepieru, who was occupying a table by himself.

"That seems to be the Golden Emperor who defeated Zebra Killer Barnks half a month ago."

"It really is."

"Look, Camel Tepieru is going out with a grim expression."

"Let's go see."

Many pirates were getting excited, bored and looking for some entertainment.

They hadn't expected the Golden Emperor, who had only appeared briefly half a month ago, to show up now, and even publicly declare he was coming for Camel Tepieru's dog life. No man could tolerate that.

Moreover, Camel Tepieru was a well-known figure, a pirate with a bounty of seventy-nine million Belly.

Half a month ago, at the place where Lion King Gappa was killed and Zebra Killer was defeated, the ground was still visibly chaotic. Chaos descended from the sky using Geppo.

He turned to face the direction of Demon Valley Town and waited.

Chaos didn't wait long before Camel Tepieru came rushing over.

"Kid, you think defeating Zebra Killer means you can challenge me? I could easily defeat that guy if I wanted to. You've picked the wrong person."

Camel Tepieru's face was sinister, determined to tear this guy apart.

Being provoked so publicly, did he have no pride?

Not far away, many pirates were watching the show, already placing bets.

At the same time, Chaos was also remembered by these people.

"Whoosh!"

Chaos didn't waste time, using Soru to disappear from his spot. He reappeared and swept a leg towards Camel Tepieru, but the latter easily dodged it.

However, Chaos quickly prepared for a second attack, disappearing and reappearing to Camel Tepieru's right. His right fist was clenched, generating a sound that broke through the air.

Camel Tepieru's expression was cold. As he dodged by tilting his head, he kicked out. Chaos sensed the attack and crossed his arms in front of him. With a powerful force, his feet sank into the ground as he rapidly retreated.

"Hmph! I'm not Zebra Killer."

Seeing Chaos's eyes covered in gold, Camel Tepieru thought he had gone blind.

This made him even angrier. This guy, a blind man, dared to boast about taking his life? It was too much!

His body suddenly grew taller, his chest puffed out, and hair spread out. Camel Tepieru's face turned ferocious as he transformed into a half-beast camel. A powerful aura formed a gale that blew up the surrounding dust. With an explosion of the ground beneath his feet, he disappeared.

"Pfft~"

Chaos could feel the danger, but Camel Tepieru's speed was too great. He couldn't block it in time and was directly hit in the face with a punch. His nose bridge felt like it was tearing apart instantly. He then lost control of his body, spinning 360 degrees in the air, crashing into the ground and leaving a gully.

Blood dripped from his nose. Chaos didn't even have time to wipe it before quickly diving to the side.

The next moment, dirt and sand flew everywhere. Camel Tepieru's powerful foot, like a cannonball, easily sank into the ground, with cracks spreading all around.

His camel face was full of menace.

Chaos got up from the ground, took a deep breath, and faced Camel Tepieru. He could sense the opponent was in this direction, about ten meters away.

His nose bridge seemed broken. It hurt.

"Is this all you've got? Didn't you bet half a month ago that Zebra Killer would kill me? Now I bet you can't kill me either."

Chaos had already learned from Zebra Killer why he had targeted him.

So it turned out these three guys had placed a bet!

His life and death were decided just like that.

Fortunately, Chaos had some skills, otherwise he wouldn't even have the right to choose how he died.

"I hope you'll still say that in a moment."

Camel Tepieru's gaze was icy. In just two breaths, he appeared before Chaos. His right hoof was strong and powerful, and there was no doubt it could shatter rocks.

Chaos clenched his right fist as well, following his instincts and throwing a punch. A huge gust of wind swept out from the two of them, kicking up dirt and sand, creating cracks.

Hmph!!!

Chaos grunted, his face full of pain.

His entire body bent to the right as Camel Tepieru's right foot landed squarely on him. Accompanied by uncontrollable force, Chaos spat blood from his mouth and rolled on the ground, smashing through many broken stones.

A danger came from above. Chaos rolled away again in a clumsy manner. Camel Tepieru emerged from the dust and quickly kicked towards Chaos's abdomen.

At the critical moment, Chaos blocked with his hands. With the immense force, he tumbled like a rubber ball, his face already pale and contorted.

Boom boom boom~

The ground rumbled continuously. Camel Tepieru's attacks were fierce and fast, giving Chaos no chance to breathe.

A right hook landed on his face. Chaos tilted his head, spitting blood and teeth, and was sent flying in a spiral, crashing into rocks and groaning in pain.

"Die!"

Camel Tepieru descended from the sky like a beloved toy, the sound of air breaking preceding him.

Chaos, enduring the groans of his body, pushed off the ground and performed a series of backflips to dodge. But Camel Tepieru followed closely, sweeping out a leg in a continuous spinning back kick.

With a dull thud, Chaos was sent flying, rolling across the ground. He quickly got back up, hands held in front of him, just as Camel Tepieru appeared and kicked out.

The powerful wind pressure tore apart the ground around them. Chaos had no chance to retaliate.

This was a one-sided beating.

"Aren't you going to use your ability?"

Camel Tepieru remained vigilant, but for some reason, this guy would rather get hurt than use his Devil Fruit ability.

Many pirates watching from a distance were also discussing amongst themselves.

"Cough, cough~"

Chaos lay on the ground, utterly battered, his deformed face spewing blood. He looked truly miserable.

"I don't need to use my ability to kill you."

Staggering to his feet, Chaos beckoned with a finger. This arrogant, provocative gesture made Camel Tepieru's face turn cold, filled with murderous intent.

He was going to tear this guy to shreds with his own hands.

The ground beneath his feet exploded, sending dirt and gravel flying. Camel Tepieru appeared before Chaos with the sound of air breaking, his right leg thrusting forward with terrifying power.

Chaos's rapid breathing suddenly calmed. Time seemed to slow, and a vision inexplicably appeared in his mind – the trajectory of Camel Tepieru's attack.

Still, Chaos couldn't dodge it. With the sound of bones cracking within his body, he was sent flying, collapsing in a mess of ruins and spitting up blood.

"Hahaha!"

Pain shot through his entire body, making even breathing agonizing.

Yet, Chaos burst into excited laughter.

It was right, that feeling was right.

It was the sign of Observation Haki awakening.

"You dare to be so arrogant even when facing death."

Camel Tepieru was furious. Chaos's wild laughter was a form of contempt to him.

He no longer held back the strength he had reserved out of caution for the opponent's ability.

As Camel Tepieru launched an attack, another image appeared in Chaos's mind. He could see the trajectory of Camel Tepieru's attack.

Lying on the ground without any regard for his appearance, the ground behind Chaos was whipped by a fierce wind, the soil peeling away layer by layer. But he successfully dodged Camel Tepieru's sweeping attack.

However, Camel Tepieru quickly counterattacked. This time, Chaos did not manage to dodge.