Shakky's Rip-off Bar

"Yo~ Is our colonel reluctant to let a beauty leave?" Donquixote Doflamingo's voice came from the bushes behind him.

Jin An rubbed his buzz cut. "Kids shouldn't talk nonsense."

He had remained standing there because, under the observation of his Observation Haki, that Celestial Dragon had finally started moving.

He also knew perfectly well that Selena felt nothing but gratitude toward him. He had merely helped a girl with limited mobility on a whim. It was no big deal.

"I think you're just changing the subject." Donquixote Doflamingo teased him. He was in an exceptionally good mood now and had found a reason to keep striving again.

"Children should stay out of adults' business." Jin An looked behind him. "Dragon, take Doflamingo around the island. There are plenty of interesting things here for you to see."

He took Donquixote Doflamingo's hand and handed him over to Dragon. "This guy has quite a talent for causing trouble, so keep a close eye on him."

Donquixote Doflamingo struggled in dissatisfaction. Being treated like a child was one thing, but what did it mean to look down on him like this? He had done plenty of big things in the auction house.

"I'm telling you, treating me like a child will cost you dearly!"

Of course Jin An knew that. Who would dare underestimate someone who could kill his own father at ten years old in exchange for Celestial Dragon status?

"Then I'll leave you with something to do later."

Dragon asked in confusion, "You're not coming with us?"

"I have an old friend on this island. Since I'm already here, I have to go see them. It won't take long. I'll be back soon."

"Also, I have a few things to tell you." Jin An continued.

"Some of the slaves released from the auction house were pirates. You saw them when you were locked in the cells."

"Those people are money. Catch them and send them to the Marine base here in exchange for a little cash, so they don't run off and harm people again." No matter how small the gain, it was still a gain. There was nothing shameful about making money.

Besides, Jin An did not believe those pirates would turn over a new leaf just because they had been sold by human traffickers once.

Perhaps the ordeal would only provoke them into becoming even worse.

A lot of people thought that if they had been drenched by rain, they had to tear down everyone else's house.

"Remember to use the identity of bounty hunters!"

If they used their Marine identities directly, they would not be able to explain why they had come here. Besides, they might not even receive the bounties. That would be a huge loss.

Jin An waved, turned, and headed deeper into the island, leaving only his back to the two of them.

"Could he have another lover on this island? He ran off so fast!"

Dragon merely tugged at the corner of his mouth, clearly uninterested in Donquixote Doflamingo's joke.

"..."

"Hurry up, we must return immediately!" Saint Rasgard felt unsafe as long as he remained here. He did not want to stay another second.

This place had given him an unforgettable experience and ground away the pride he had as a Celestial Dragon, leaving behind nothing but rage.

As soon as he spoke, a guard lay prone on the ground, waiting for the Celestial Dragon to mount him. There was no helping it; the previous slave had been killed, so this duty had fallen to guards like them.

"Please take your seat on my back, my lord."

He hoped to reduce the Celestial Dragon's hostility toward him this way, so that he would not be punished too severely later.

"Should we notify Marine Headquarters?"

"Do you think I haven't humiliated myself enough? What use is there in telling those useless Marines now? That person could already be anywhere."

As for taking out his anger on the people of this island, he had indeed considered it. But he would have to deliberate after returning to Mary Geoise. After all, this island could still provide the Celestial Dragons with some amusement. Destroying it outright would not serve their interests.

Saint Rasgard sat directly on the man's back and covered his face with his sleeve as he headed toward the harbor, surrounded by numerous guards.

Behind the sleeve-covered eyes lay bottomless darkness. He would not spare that man named Jack, nor that mermaid. He would make her understand what fear was.

"Flying Pirate Crew, Golden Lion, Jack!" Saint Rasgard muttered. "Remember this well. I will have my revenge."

He looked coldly at the guards around him. Not one person who had seen him in this miserable state would be allowed to live. Enjoy your final days...

Finally, when he reached the end of the road, he turned back to glance at the auction house where he had suffered humiliation. "Find Cipher Pol No. 2 for me. I want to see them dead or alive."

Hidden behind a house, Jin An took in every expression on Saint Rasgard's face. Some people simply could not change their nature. Even after being taught such a lesson, he still refused to mend his ways.

Luckily, he had not gone so mad as to vent his anger on the island's people. Otherwise, Jin An would have needed to find a way to avoid some risks.

As for now, Jin An only needed to wait for him to leave the island...

The Marines served the World Government, and he was now a pirate guilty of every evil.

And now, he was going to visit an acquaintance. He wondered whether there might be any surprises.

Twenty minutes later, Jin An arrived at his destination and strolled leisurely among the Yarukiman Mangroves.

A huge, eye-catching number—13—was marked on a mangrove tree in the distance.

Watching the bubbles drift around him, Jin An clicked his tongue in wonder. Only in the Sabaody Archipelago could one see such scenery.

Areas 1 through 29 all belonged to the Lawless Area. This was a paradise for criminals, where all kinds of illegal transactions could take place.

From afar, a house with a round, moss-covered roof came into view. Above its door hung a wooden sign bearing the name—Shakky's Rip-off Bar.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

Jin An raised a hand and lightly knocked on the doorframe.

The wind chime at the entrance swayed gently, producing a pleasant sound. Inside the bar sat a woman puffing on a cigarette.

"It's not business hours yet. Did you come to the wrong place, or can you bring me some other kind of business?"

The woman's voice was somewhat lazy. Judging by her voice alone, one might have thought she was a gentle and kind older sister, but few people who opened shops in a place like this were simple.

"Are you alone?" Jin An found himself a seat and sat down.

Shakky's pupils contracted. She took a drag of her cigarette and said indifferently, "I've always run this place alone."

"If you're only here for amusement, then I regret to tell you that you've come to the wrong place."

Jin An waved a hand. "No need to be so nervous. If that person isn't here, then forget it. I came to find you this time anyway."

Shakky became wary. "What do you want with me? You can't possibly be here just for a drink."

"I have some information to sell you." Jin An took a sip of tea.

"Half an hour from now, a ship loaded with gold, silver, and jewels will leave from the waters west of the Sabaody Archipelago."

Shakky flicked ash from her cigarette. "What does that have to do with me?"

"Pirates all lack money. I'm no exception. But on my own, I can't handle the guards on that ship..."

"So you want to use me to ease the pressure of robbing that treasure?" Shakky said disdainfully. "Why should I help you?"

"Everyone can make money together." Jin An placed his hand on Shakky's shoulder.

Shakky's eyes suddenly narrowed. She had once been on Rocks's ship, yet even she had failed to see the other man's movement clearly. That alone proved the man before her was not someone she could provoke.

This person was not negotiating with her. He was openly threatening her.

"A master like you should be able to rob a ship with ease, shouldn't you?" Shakky looked at the hand on her shoulder. "Are the people on that ship very strong?"

"Or is their identity unusual?"

"You don't need to concern yourself with that. You only need to spread this news to those greedy pirates."

A breeze rang the wind chimes. The man's words still lingered by her ears, but he had already vanished.

Shakky let out a breath, her full chest rising and falling.

"If you want to make a big incident, then I'll add fuel to the fire for you."

"Golden Lion seems to be nearby. With that guy's love of joining the excitement, he'll definitely stick his hand in."

"I hope you make things big enough to get burned by your own fire."