So Kizaru had chosen to run. From that day on, Ye Chen had become a nightmare he could never shake!
If Kizaru had managed to even the score the second time, that shadow over his heart might have vanished. But at Dragon Mansion, he had seen just how terrifying Ye Chen was and had once again been driven to the brink. The shadow had only grown darker.
The third time, Kizaru had just joined the Blackbeard Pirates when his dream was shattered. He had never imagined that the Blackbeard Pirates, the strongest crew around, would be helpless against Ye Chen at sea.
Every encounter with Ye Chen deepened Kizaru's fear. Like a driver caught in one crash after another, how could he ever stop dreading the next one?
Ye Chen had utterly destroyed Kizaru's confidence. Kizaru was still immensely powerful, but whenever he faced Ye Chen, he felt a step beneath him.
Now Ye Chen had told Night Demon the truth about Night Cat's death. Night Demon would never let Kizaru off lightly.
Ye Chen had not expected anyone among them to offer him a toast. First Bray, then Night Demon, and even Lightman had raised a glass to him.
"Enough. It's getting late, and I'm sure everyone's tired of waiting. Let's begin. Executioners, get ready!"
Luo Lin called out impatiently. Before long, more than a dozen executioners arrived. Each was bare-chested, his powerful muscles on display, and carried a gleaming steel saber.
The blades flashed cold and sharp.
The executioners climbed onto the Execution Platform and took their places behind Ye Chen and the others. At Luo Lin's signal, they raised their sabers and swung without hesitation.
Just then, Ye Chen looked up with a furious glare. An invisible killing intent spread in an instant, and his Conqueror's Haki