Too Arrogant, I Can't Stand It Anymore

Half of Demon Valley Town was in turmoil. As the night deepened, many pirates, both overt and covert, had gathered on the street, their gazes all fixed on the Tropical Grand Hotel.

The entire hotel was dark, with lights on in only one room. This was because Chaos's presence wasn't just known to the owner and staff; other pirate guests had left during the day.

Inside the luxurious room, Chaos looked at the various bounty posters in his hands. Many of them featured pirates with bounties over fifty million, and even some in the hundred million range.

These bounty news reports were requested by Chaos when the smoking owner left.

Chaos's arrogance and recklessness were born from confidence. He was arrogant and reckless because he was prepared and knew he had a solid foundation!

If things got too dangerous, he wouldn't hesitate to flee!

"After tonight, I'm sure to become famous!"

Sitting cross-legged on his ship, Chaos stroked his chin as he looked at the bounty posters. He was looking forward to this game.

He craved the thrill of recklessness!

Enjoying the exhilarating and stimulating process made his blood surge.

Three years and five months had left him utterly pent up.

"The lights are out."

About ten minutes later, as the only light disappeared, many pirates around the hotel revealed sinister smiles in the darkness. Their greedy eyes glowed like wolves spotting sheep.

"That's the Black Cat Pirates, with a bounty of 5.2 million on their ship, totaling 10 million with all crew members."

"These small fry are just looking for death."

"These fools."

Many pirates in the shadows scoffed. They couldn't fathom where these minor pirates got their courage.

After all, the Golden Emperor could kill Camel Tepieru, who had a bounty of 79 million. The current captain of the Black Cat Pirates wasn't even a fraction of that. They were blinded by greed.

"Why is there no movement?"

"It's been five minutes!"

"No need to think about it. If there wasn't even a scream, they were definitely defeated instantly."

"We need some powerful pirates to scout the way."

Five minutes passed, and the Tropical Grand Hotel remained silent, like a gluttonous beast in the darkness, waiting for certain individuals to walk right into its maw.

"Someone else can't resist. That's the Poison Hand Pirates with a bounty of 48 million. Finally, someone with some weight!"

Another five minutes later.

"What's going on? Even pirates with a bounty of 48 million couldn't make a ripple? "

"Damn it, could it be a trap?"

"The Golden Emperor dares to be so ostentatious, he must be confident in his strength."

The third wave.

The fourth wave.

The fifth wave.

The entire street fell into an eerie atmosphere. Even the last pirate, with a bounty of 81 million, went in and still didn't make a ripple. There wasn't even a fight.

It was terrifyingly quiet.

Many pirates swallowed hard. If only there had been the slightest sound!

"Dududu. This is interesting!"

Not far away, a group of pirates sat in an open area, drinking wine with great fanfare.

Their demeanor was somewhat comical.

The leader, dressed in clown attire, let out a "dududu" laugh, clearly piqued.

"That's Octopus Maniac Rotes, with a bounty of 105 million."

"Wait, that's Swordsman Crus."

"Are they also interested in that gold?"

Suddenly, the street erupted in noise, drawing the attention of most people.

A man in noble attire, with a spiral longsword at his waist, walked over from not far away.

"What exactly is that guy trying to do? Don't you dare die here, or how will I wash away my shame?"

On top of a building, Zebra Killer withdrew his gaze from Octopus Maniac Rotes and Swordsman Crus, looked up at the dark, foggy Tropical Grand Hotel, and frowned, his expression darkening.

He was arrogant and conceited, but his pride was extremely strong.

Not only Zebra Killer appeared, but also the previous Reaper Tesys, Blood Thorn Pradanite, and even pirate crews with bounties over a hundred million.

"Bang!"

Without any warning, all the pirates on the street turned to look at Chaos's room. The window there suddenly burst open, the loud bang echoing at that moment.

But in the next moment, they were stunned.

"Damn it, can't you guys put in some effort? I specifically put the gold here for you to take, can't you do something and defeat me? You're all a bunch of turtles, not even as good as a woman.

A bunch of trash!"

The window was slammed shut, and the entire street fell silent.

Some pirates looked up in shock, blinking, unable to react for a moment.

Chaos was truly furious in the room. After so long, only a few low-level pirates had shown up. He hadn't seen any powerful ones, which was a complete lack of respect.

He had been so looking forward to it.

"Damn it, I can't take this anymore."

"Too arrogant."

"I'm going to kill him."

"Brothers, charge! Let's slaughter the Golden Emperor."

The pirates, snapping back to reality, were all enraged, their faces burning with fury.

Right now, the Golden Emperor was the sheep, and they were the wolves!

But this sheep, surrounded by them, was actually more arrogant and overbearing than they were.

It was practically an insult to their minds.

No man could stand for this, let alone these hot-tempered, inhumane, and lawless pirates.

Chaos had successfully stoked their hatred.

"Kill!"

"I'm going to tear him to pieces."

"Never seen such an arrogant guy."

"Cut him down with a thousand cuts."

A whole swarm of pirates rushed into the hotel, all looking fierce and radiating killing intent!

Unfortunately, the pirates with bounties over 100 million still hadn't moved, though their expressions were grim.

There were plenty of arrogant people like this on the sea.

Those who survived were capable.

They needed to observe further.

There were still many smart people.

"Ah~"

"Help!"

"Bang bang!"

Before long, screams and gunfire erupted from the hotel. The pungent smell of blood mixed with gunpowder was sharp. The commotion only lasted for a minute.

Then, peace returned.

Some pirates who had been preparing to make a move and pick up the scraps stopped in their tracks, weapons in hand, looking at the hotel with uncertain expressions.

This situation was wrong!

Just now, at least a hundred people had rushed in, including those with bounties of several million or even forty to fifty million, and all they heard were a couple of yells.

And then they were gone?

They finally understood, the Golden Emperor was a tough character.

"Is he finally going to make his move?"

"Swordsman Crus."

Zebra Killer, Reaper, Blood Thorn, Octopus Maniac, and other pirates all looked at Crus, who was dressed like a nobleman. This guy was a swordsman, and as a lone wolf, his bounty was 124 million. One could imagine how strong he was.

"It's Swordsman Crus."

"The Golden Emperor is dead for sure."

"That's a swordsman with a bounty of 124 million."

Hundreds and thousands of eyes followed Crus into the grand hotel. Many subconsciously swallowed, and the tension immediately rose.

Creak~

Creak!

The sound of large feet stepping on wooden stairs in the dim, blood-soaked hotel sounded somewhat chilling.

Many corpses lay on both sides of the stairs, all pirates who had rushed in earlier.

Blood gathered to form a stream, dripping down the stairwell like sewage flowing from eaves. The stench was thick!

Crus's expression remained unchanged. He had seen such scenes many times.

He was now very interested in this Golden Emperor, and of course, the gold as well.

"Finally, a big shot has arrived."

Chaos's Observation Haki had already covered the entire hotel, including a part of the street outside. He could feel a powerful aura slowly approaching him.

Steady and sharp!

Like a drawn sword, it exuded pressure.