Dawn broke.
A new day had arrived.
Though he had originally planned to head into outer space, Chaos met someone today.
"You simple bull have some skill after all. You actually managed to take down Edward Weevil."
Looking at the simple bull before him, covered in blood and in a pitiful state, it was clear his injuries were no ordinary ones. But as time passed, he was recovering rapidly.
He had clearly developed his ordinary Water Buffalo Fruit to a certain degree.
It was far beyond a mere initial awakening.
Strictly speaking, Aquite had worn Weevil down to death. Thanks to his freakish vitality and stamina, he had ultimately gained the upper hand and beaten Weevil to death.
"I'm returning your spiked club. Now I want to challenge you."
Aquite coughed and handed Chaos the battered Golden Spiked Club. It was riddled with dents and cracks, every bit as miserable-looking as he was.
"Get your injuries healed first. This Emperor will give you a chance to challenge me."
"If you lose, you'll have to join the Richest Group."
Chaos didn't dislike this simple bull. His strength was decent. He couldn't become a core member, but he could serve under Crocodile, like Bonis.
Perhaps the Richest Group ought to establish a second generation of core members.
"Fine."
Aquite's thinking was simple, and he agreed at once.
No matter what, he had to avenge Little Six and the others. But if he lost, he would have to honor his promise.
Whether he did it or not was another matter.
Another day passed.
Aquite drank a life potion, then had Kuma eject his injuries. Combined with his own freakish recovery, he was fully healed after just one night.
"Let's do it here!"
The rooftop garden of the Gaia Building.
Chaos watched Aquite, who