Katakuri, Part One

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"Flies. So noisy."

Rogge drew back his scimitar and slid it into its sheath.

"Gulp!"

Three people had died with a single swing. No one in the bar had even processed what had happened. Just like that, a merchant who ranked among the giants of the Underworld was dead.

Klester was no nobody. A giant like him had tangled connections and vast interests at stake, yet Rogge had killed him without a second thought. The Underworld would be shaken, and its other giants would feel threatened.

They had little fighting strength, only wealth. That was why they banded together and extended their interests. Merchants knew that what mattered most was not how much money they had, but how to protect the wealth they had gained.

Those tangled interests were the merchants' most important shield. If something happened to one of them, the others would not stand by and watch.

Rogge had killed Klester, a giant of the slave trade. Merchants connected to him would not ignore it. But who would step forward for him?

Rogge was drinking in the bar when a tall man entered, followed by a crowd.

The moment the man came in, the atmosphere grew oppressive. Everyone except Rogge and his companions withdrew, forming a ring outside to watch.

"I never thought he'd be the one to stand up for Klester," someone said in surprise.

"Who else but one of the Four Emperors could take on a Shichibukai? Klester sold plenty of slaves to them. Of course they'd step in."

"Hahaha! Now it gets good. I don't know why Queen didn't clash with the Asura Pirates today, but it's finally his turn. I was starting to think he'd stay out of