Slaying Space Pirates

The Space Pirates aboard their vessel spotted a figure blocking their path outside the ship.

Inside the Space Pirates' ship, one pirate reported to the person on the throne: "Report, Lord Bella, a figure has appeared in front of our ship, blocking our way."

"Oh? Someone actually dares to block the path of this lord? They are simply courting death. Come, follow this lord and let us see."

"Yes, Lord Bella."

Bella stood up and walked to the glass viewport to look outside, seeing Gaino hovering in front of the ship. Laiya and the others followed closely behind.

Bella looked past Gaino and saw Slug, immediately remarking: "I wondered who it was! So it is that fellow Slug. Is he tired of living?"

"Wouldn't it be better for him to just be the hegemon of the South Galaxy? We Space Pirates don't even want his territory, yet he insists on coming here to seek death."

Bella commanded: "Open the hatch, this lord is going out. I want to see what kind of confidence Slug has to dare block my path."

The hatch opened, and Bella flew out of the ship. He quickly zipped in front of Gaino, then addressed Slug behind him: "Slug, are you looking to die? You dare block this lord's path?"

Bella completely disregarded Gaino, assuming only Slug would have the audacity to stand in his way. However, he did not know that the man before him was already Slug's master, and one whose strength was unfathomable.

Hearing the voice, Slug also moved to the front. Seeing Bella, he said: "So it is you. Why aren't you staying in the Turbulent Domain instead of running to my South Galaxy?"

"Yo, you've grown some guts, haven't you? Daring to shout at me? I, from the Turbulent Domain, go wherever I please! Who dares to interfere with our affairs? Besides, we are Space Pirates; there is no region in the entire universe that we cannot go to if we wish."

"What kind of madness has possessed you this time? Seeing this lord's ship and not yielding, actually daring to stand nakedly in front of me—you are truly like a fly rushing toward a swatter, desperate for death."

Hearing this, Slug's temper flared, and he retorted: "Bella, don't think that just because you have the Pirate King backing you, you can act recklessly in the universe. Let me tell you, there are plenty of experts in this universe. Don't capsize in a gutter one day and drown yourself."

"Hahahaha!"

"That is simply hilarious. In this universe, who doesn't give the Pirate King face? Even Frieza, Cooler, and King Cold of the Frost Demon race must show respect to the Pirate King. What kind of thing are you, Slug, to dare speak such words here?"

"You..." Slug was furious. He said: "Today, I will let you know the power of Slug. Take this!"

With that, Slug charged toward Bella.

"Good! You really have grown some guts. Then today, I will let you know the power of the Space Pirates."

Bella powered up instantly, shouting, and threw a punch toward Slug.

In an instant, Bella's massive fist reached Slug. Seeing the incoming attack, Slug kicked out. The fist and foot collided, and a powerful energy wave rippled outward with Bella and Slug at the center.

Bang!

Slug was knocked back by Bella's punch.

Gaino remarked: "It seems this Bella has some strength. No wonder he dares to boss Slug around."

Laiya said: "Yes, this Bella's strength is indeed greater than Slug's. It seems Slug is no match for him."

"That is not necessarily true. Slug might not have been a match for Bella before, but now it is hard to say. Slug has consumed the Spirit Fruit, so his strength should have improved significantly. To say it would be easy is a stretch, but defeating Bella should be possible."

Seeing that his punch had only knocked Slug back a few meters, Bella could hardly believe his eyes.

In the past, when Slug was leading his legion to conquer the South Galaxy, his forces had accidentally encountered Bella's team. They had fought, and Slug was defeated by Bella without any effort, left on the brink of death in a very short time. If the Pirate King hadn't been in a hurry, Slug might have been killed outright.

That time, Bella had spared Slug, but today, Slug had actually caught his punch and remained unscathed. It seemed Slug's strength had improved over these years.

Bella said: "Slug, I didn't expect this, did I? When we first met, you weren't even a match for one of my blows, but now you can actually catch my full-force attack. It seems your strength has improved greatly over these years! How about this? Submit to me, and I will let you be my second-in-command. In the Bella Legion, you will be second only to me."

"What do you think? Consider it."

Slug hadn't expected Bella to try to recruit him, but he knew Bella was extremely greedy; any benefits went straight into his own pocket, and he never gave his subordinates a single cent.

However, ever since he followed Gaino, although he hadn't achieved any great merits, Gaino had given him something as precious as the Spirit Fruit without a second thought. Even though it was only one, it had greatly increased his strength, which was why he now had the power to deal with Bella. Comparing the two, following Gaino was much more promising.

Slug roared: "Bella, stop your nonsense! You want me to follow you? Keep dreaming. I tell you, I am now a subordinate of Lord Gaino, so stop wasting your breath."

"Come on, Bella! Our fight isn't over yet. Let's continue!"

"Lord Gaino? Who is he? You, the dignified hegemon of the South Galaxy, actually following some unknown nobody?"

Hearing this, Slug replied directly: "Bella, the power of Lord Gaino is beyond your imagination. Come here and die!"

"Good, good, good!" Bella repeated the word three times.

"It seems you are truly seeking death, then I shall grant your wish!"

Bella flashed, appearing directly in front of Slug, and launched a sweeping kick at his head. But before it could land, Bella's ankle was clamped by a large hand.

No matter how hard Bella struggled, he could not break free.

He looked at Gaino, who was holding his foot, and said: "Kid, who are you? Daring to interfere in this lord's business."

Slug saw Gaino and bowed slightly: "Lord Gaino."

Gaino said: "I originally intended for you to take care of this fellow, but he is too arrogant. I have decided to do it myself."

"Yes, Lord Gaino."

Slug stepped aside.

Gaino looked at Bella and said: "I am the 'nobody' you speak of. Now, I will be your opponent."

Gaino then gave an order to Laiya and the others: "Leave none of the other Space Pirates alive."

Hearing this, Laiya and the others struck immediately. In less than a quarter of an hour, all the Space Pirates had turned into cosmic dust, save for Bella.