Kuro moved like a ghost, fast as lightning. He plunged into the guards, weaving among them as his Cat Claws swept through like the Death God's Scythe. Blood sprayed, guards fell, and screams rang out.
Before long, half the dozens of guards who had boarded the ship were dead or wounded. Ye Chen shot Lucci a look, put up a show of frightened resistance, then hurried back across the iron cable to the Passenger Ship.
Prince Murray was already frozen with fear. He shook so hard he nearly wet himself.
"You idiots!" Prince Murray shouted. "Get over here and protect me! If anything happens to me, I'll kill your entire families!"
The guards were terrified, but they had no choice. They gathered around Prince Murray with their weapons drawn.
The fighting soon ended. Apart from those who had fled back early, every last guard had been killed by Kuro and his men.
Kuro adjusted his glasses by the bridge of his nose, as he habitually did, then turned a contemptuous gaze on the Passenger Ship. He waved to the man behind him. "Jango, bring us alongside. That's a Royal House ship, so there's bound to be plenty of treasure aboard."
"Yes, Captain Kuro!"
Jango the hypnotist looked at Kuro with open admiration. He hurriedly ordered the pirates to bring their ship against the Passenger Ship's side. The moment the hulls met, Kuro sprang lightly onto its Deck. He landed without making a sound.
"Who are you? I'm Prince Murray of the Goa Royal House! If you dare touch me, the Marines will never let you get away with it."
Murray's face was ashen, and his legs trembled uncontrollably. His voice shook so badly he nearly bit his tongue.
"This is the captain of our Black Cat Pirate Ship! He's got