Several little ones huddled together at the side, whispering among themselves, unaware that Kaido's expression was growing darker and darker.
He gripped the newspaper in his hand, his eyes fixed firmly on the photograph printed on it.
That bastard Shiki had actually been killed by that kid?
Back when he had been an apprentice crewman, Shiki had already been an officer of the Rocks Pirates.
"Bring me some booze!"
After tossing the newspaper aside, Kaido shouted. Several little ones hurried over together, carrying an enormous sake jug.
After snatching up the jug, Kaido swept his gaze across the group of little ones.
"Starting today, I'll teach you Haki training. If anyone dares slack off, I'll flatten him with one swing of my club."
"Yes, Mr. Kaido!"
The little ones immediately stood at attention and answered in unison.
With a wave of Kaido's hand, the group scattered in a rush, even picking up the newspaper Kaido had thrown away.
Before long, the little ones gathered together and looked over the newspaper.
Though they could not read much, they still managed to grasp the general meaning.
"It's that guy—the guy who beat up Mr. Kaido."
"Wow, he killed Shiki. But who's Shiki?"
"I think I heard Mr. Kaido mention him before. He's someone really powerful."
"Stronger than Mr. Kaido?"
"Don't know!"
The little ones whispered together, and then a little girl with two horns on her head quietly approached them.
Chains bound her wrists and ankles. She crept up beside them, standing on tiptoe to peer over.
"Young master!"
No matter how careful she was, the clinking chains still alerted the others. When they saw the little girl approaching, they all greeted her.
Hearing the others call her young master, the little girl put her hands on her hips, wanting to argue,