This Damned Bastard Finally Left

The seasons changed, and heavy snow fell from the sky.

I thought the merchant ship would arrive at Goat Island in three to four months, but five months have passed, and I haven't even seen a shadow of it!

I miscalculated.

At this moment, Chaos stood proudly on the highest peak of the island like a peeled pine tree. All he could see was white snow, with only some lush greenery halfway down the mountain and at the foot of the mountain.

It was a very boring winter.

He was undergoing ascetic training, wearing only a pair of large shorts. His muscles weren't very prominent, but combined with Chaos's 2-meter height, he appeared lean and well-proportioned.

In this pirate world where the average height is over three meters, Chaos was undoubtedly disabled.

This was a very sad thing.

"En?"

Gazing at the boundless sea, Chaos spotted a large ship approaching the island. His eyesight was excellent, and he couldn't see any pirate flags.

It was a merchant ship.

After waiting for five months, it had finally arrived!

He exhaled a breath of mist and leaped directly off the cliff. When he was thirty meters from the ground, he suddenly hovered in mid-air, then sped towards the foot of the mountain as if running on air.

Geppo. Chaos had successfully mastered it in these past five months.

The main thing was mastering Soru. After all, Geppo was technically an evolved form of Soru. As long as Soru was mastered, along with some control over balance, Geppo would naturally come into being.

And it wasn't just Geppo; there were other abilities too.

He had now achieved initial mastery of his divine skills. It was time to set sail and write his own legend.

He had been a coward here for a full three years and five months. Looking back, it was worth it.

As he flew over a patch of jungle, Chaos reached down and grabbed the ground. A fist-sized lump of gold floated in the air, transforming into several mini-flying knives. They whistled through the air like bullets, hitting a rabbit and a pheasant twenty meters away with unerring accuracy.

Then, the prey flew towards Chaos!

Without saying goodbye to Little Jaw, Little Tiger, or Little Lion, Chaos was eager to go home.

Standing before the cherry blossom tree in front of his house, he grabbed the ground. Large amounts of gold erupted from the earth, finally covering Chaos's entire body in a golden sheen. It formed greaves and an inner armor that fit snugly against his skin. After entering the house and putting on his shirt, jacket, and pants, no one could tell that Chaos was wearing Golden Inner Armor.

This was Chaos's trump card. With this Golden Inner Armor, Chaos could turn it into a deadly weapon or a defensive shield at will.

It was an all-in-one offense and defense item, perfect for traveling and raiding.

Furthermore, the material of this Golden Inner Armor was a concentrated essence of gold, refined by Chaos through constant purification.

Entering the town, he saw many people purchasing supplies, while some leaders or guards were eating in the tavern. It was usually a time for great profit when the merchant ships restocked.

It was also a time for spending money.

Chaos carried the rabbit and pheasant, along with a pile of dried animal pelts, to the port. He looked at the nearly thirty-meter-long giant ship before him. Many people were unloading supplies. Judging by its size, this merchant ship was clearly well-equipped.

Ordinary pirate ships wouldn't dare to rob it at sea.

The ship had cannons on both sides, and guards patrolled the perimeter. Some wore armor, while others held flintlock guns. Their well-trained demeanor suggested it might be a merchant ship belonging to a kingdom or a powerful faction.

Currently, many villagers were trading with the people on the merchant ship, each getting what they needed.

Many villagers also greeted Chaos. The animal pelts he was carrying would be accepted by the merchant ship!

However, this time, Chaos didn't plan to exchange them for money or supplies. Instead, he wanted to use these items to get a ride on the ship, wanting to first see if the ship was heading to the Four Seas or the latter half of the Grand Line.

Ideally, it would be heading to Water Seven or Sabaody Archipelago!

"Animal pelts over here!"

A small manager from the merchant ship saw the animal pelts Chaos was carrying from afar and smiled, though a hint of cunning flickered in his eyes.

He could tell at a glance that the pelts were well-preserved. Wealthy ladies loved such items. A quick sale in a prosperous country or town could yield over fifty times the profit.

In this small village, he could easily trick anyone.

"Are you looking to exchange for supplies or sell them?"

As Chaos approached with the pelts, the manager remained impassive.

There were several intact tiger pelts, and most importantly, those pristine, snow-white fox pelts. There were other animal pelts too, but none were as valuable as the tiger and fox pelts.

"May I ask where your merchant ship will ultimately dock? And which islands will you pass by?"

Chaos blinked, appearing simple and honest.

"The final destination is Sabaody Archipelago. We will pass by the Alabasta Kingdom, Water Seven, and some other islands along the way."

The manager didn't look up, continuing to examine the pelts.

"You've probably never even heard of these islands, so asking about them is useless! Are you exchanging for supplies or Belly?"

"Can I get a ride with these items? I want to go to Sabaody Archipelago."

Chaos didn't hesitate, meeting the manager's gaze as he finally looked up.

"Are you sure?"

"En."

The little steward hesitated, pondered for a moment, and then coughed, "I can let you on board, but all these things will be your fare. Also, if we encounter any pirates or dangers along the way, I won't be responsible."

"Deal!"

"We'll set sail in three hours. Take this with you. You can use it to board the ship, and someone will guide you to your accommodation."

The little steward pulled out a ticket from his pocket. It was actually a ship ticket.

Situations like Chaos's were common for every merchant ship.

There were already quite a few people on the ship like Chaos, who boarded on other islands and were heading to the next one. In this era, small merchants or ordinary people traveled between islands using merchant ships, as it offered some security.

Sailing out to sea alone was the most foolish thing one could do.

Especially when they were in the Grand Line.

Chaos couldn't imagine doing what the protagonist Luffy did, setting sail in a small boat right from the start.

He could only say that he truly was the Child of Destiny in this world.

If Chaos had tried to do the same and set sail, he probably wouldn't even have his corpse found, and might have already become one with the sea.

"Chaos, are you leaving?"

Several aunts and uncles nearby didn't show any surprise. After all, everyone knew Chaos was an outsider, so they weren't surprised he would leave one day.

"Yes!"

Chaos handed the wild rabbit and wild chicken in his hands to two of the aunts and looked back at the small town and the mountain behind it, feeling a little reluctant.

After all, he had been here, being timid, for three years and five months!

When he became powerful, perhaps he would return one day.

This was his starting point, and he had spent the most important years of his youth here.

After bidding farewell to the aunts and uncles, Chaos boarded the ship.

Using his ship ticket, he was led by a deckhand to a room at the very bottom of the ship's hold. It was small, cramped, and messy, about the size of a regular bathroom. The only redeeming quality was a window that offered a view of the sea, and it was for Chaos alone.

Crucially, it was too small to accommodate two people.

There were many such rooms lining the corridors, all for people with little money. Wealthier individuals would stay on the upper floors, in larger and more luxurious rooms.

Chaos had no intention of changing rooms; this kind of room was fine.

He didn't want to flaunt his wealth and attract any trouble right now.

Three hours passed quickly. As the merchant ship started to move and pull away from the port.

On the snow-covered mountainside, three massive figures squatted on the ground, watching the departing merchant ship. They all breathed a sigh of relief.

That hateful guy finally left.

He didn't even say goodbye.

No beastly manners!!