Pirates: I Can Repel Anything

Chapter 39

"Want to keep going?"

Chris stood with his hands in his pockets and said calmly, "If that wasn't enough, we can keep fighting."

"But I'll hit harder this time. If I kill you, you'll have only your own weakness to blame."

Judge clapped, grinning broadly. "Good. Very good!"

"You really are strong. I believe what you said. You'll become a Shichibukai."

"From this moment on, we're officially partners."

Reiju stood quietly, her eyes fixed on Chris, a glimmer of excitement in them.

This man really hadn't disappointed her.

He was incredibly strong!

Ichiji and his brothers were too proud to admit defeat. They still wanted to fight.

But after hearing Judge, they could only fall silent. They didn't dare argue.

They had never dared defy their father's decisions. They could only obey.

"We'll discuss everything else over the phone."

Chris took out a Den Den Mushi, tossed it to Judge, and prepared to leave.

"Wait..."

Judge stopped him. "We may be partners now, but I need to send someone to keep an eye on things."

"Otherwise, we'll have no idea what's happening on your end. That's unacceptable!"

Send someone to watch him?

Reiju, Ichiji, and the others all froze at their father's words.

It would have to be one of them.

"Fine by me."

Chris shrugged. "Bring them over. I'm leaving."

Judge's demand didn't surprise Chris at all.

The man looked cold and ruthless, but deep down, he was a coward.

When danger struck, he would even weep and beg others to save him.

A man that suspicious could never trust Chris completely.

"Reiju, from now on, you'll accompany Chris and handle matters concerning our partnership."

Judge gave his daughter no chance to discuss it. "Report anything you discover immediately. Don't delay."

She froze.

So did Chris.

He had never imagined the person joining his ship would be this gentle, gracious woman.

In truth, Chris thought very highly of Reiju.

She was breathtakingly beautiful, tall, and elegant in every gesture.

The very picture of a wonderful wife and mother!

"I..."

Reiju wanted to say something, but Judge's cold expression stopped her.

She knew better than anyone how heartless her father could be.

No matter how much she said or how desperately she pleaded,

she would never change his mind.

So Reiju nodded. She brushed back her pink hair, a faint smile touching her beautiful face.

"Father, rest assured. I'll complete my assignment!"

Her voice was clear and lovely, like music from the heavens.

But her smile held a trace of bitterness. It wasn't heartfelt.

Ichiji and his brothers breathed a sigh of relief at Judge's decision.

If they had been sent to watch Chris, it would have been torture.

None of them wanted that job.

"Give me your hand."

Chris held out his hand to Reiju, his expression as calm as ever.

"Hey, what are you doing? Flirting with her right in front of us?"

Yonji glared at Chris, plainly displeased.

Niji chuckled. "How about we fight him again?"

Reiju didn't suspect Chris of anything. Her instincts told her

the young man before her wasn't that sort of person.

She studied him, then smiled gently. "Chris, may I ask why?"

Chris liked Reiju. With a rare smile, he said, "Give me your hand and you'll see."

"Oh..."

Reiju nodded. Too embarrassed to ask again, she placed her fair hand in his.

"Let's go."

The moment he spoke, a whoosh sounded, and the two vanished without a trace.

Everyone was stunned.

All four of them stood there, shaken by what they had seen.

It was unbelievable.

"What happened? How did they suddenly disappear?"

Niji looked around, trying to spot them.

He found nothing.

"Too fast. Way too fast."

Yonji's eyes widened. "That guy was holding back the whole time. He never went all out!"

Ichiji frowned and spoke coldly.

"So that's how he appeared in the hall. No wonder we didn't see him."

Judge, meanwhile, burst into wild laughter as soon as he recovered.

"Good. This is wonderful!"

"The stronger Chris is, the better our chances."

Judge clenched his fists, his face alight with excitement. "One day, the Germa Kingdom will vie for control of the North Blue again!"

"Spirits of our lost homeland, you can finally return to your native soil! Hahaha..."

(That wraps up the Vinsmoke Family, everyone. A Supernova will appear in the next chapter. Can you guess who? Remember, we're in the North Blue! (*￣︶￣))

Chapter 40

Somewhere above the North Blue.

Beneath blue skies and white clouds, two figures sped over the rolling sea.

"Chris, may I ask what ability this is?"

Reiju watched the sea rush past beneath them, amazement in her eyes.

The man beside her had stunned her beyond belief.

She had never heard of speed like this, let alone seen it.

At that moment, Chris seemed impossibly mysterious to her.

"It's an ability I developed called Repulsion Space."

Chris kept his eyes ahead. "To carry someone through the air, I have to be touching them."

If it had been anyone else, Chris might not have explained.

But with Reiju, he had plenty of patience.

"Oh, I see! So that's why!"

Reiju quietly watched his back, admiration in her eyes. Her opinion of him

was exceptionally high.

He was immensely powerful, handsome, calm, reserved, and full of charm.

She couldn't imagine a more outstanding young man!

At least, that was what Reiju thought.

Setting those thoughts aside, Reiju smiled with gentle poise and asked in her lovely voice,

"Chris, if you traveled at full speed, how fast could you go?"

Chris knew Reiju was courteous and well-mannered.

So he didn't bother telling her to stop being so formal. "I've never traveled at full speed, so I can't answer that."

"But crossing all four seas in a day wouldn't be difficult."

The answer left Reiju struggling to take it in.

She stared at his back, a complicated look crossing her beautiful face.

What kind of monster was this young man?

Why was he so strong?

Why was he so extraordinary?

Her admiration for Chris had grown beyond words.

Being beside a man like him was bound to be interesting.

She looked forward to the voyage ahead more than ever.

No matter what, she had to get to know this mysterious man...

On the deck of the Chris.

"Come on, little Pato! Make a copy of me!"

Burgess looked on with eager excitement.

Doc Q watched Pato, an awkward smile on his weathered face. "That ability... is downright strange. Cough, cough..."

Lafitte twirled his cane. "Unfortunately, Pato is too weak to give this fruit much offensive power."

Luo said in his usual cool tone, "Even so, this Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit is extremely powerful."

"Okay! Just a moment!"

Pato took out a Transformation Leaf, gripped a golden pen in his paw, and quickly wrote the name Burgess.

"Here it comes! Hee hee hee..."