Chapter 148 / Chapter 149

Kuro habitually adjusted his glasses and said rationally, "There's not much food left on the ship, we can rob some to replenish our supplies."

"This is my first time landing on Small Island in the Grand Line, I'm quite excited." Lafitte twirled his cane, looking very polite.

(Hey guys, this is what Whiskey Peak looks like. This was the first Island we landed on, so I'm including a picture to give you a better feel for it (￣￣).).

Chapter 148

Just then, a series of noisy footsteps approached, and Chris led a group of people over.

"This is Whiskey Peak, it looks like a cactus, it's so unique!"

Nami gazed ahead, her beautiful eyes sparkling, her pretty face full of interest, and said with a smile, "As expected, the Island of the Grand Line are truly extraordinary."

"The weather here is highly variable, and its impact on the natural environment is enormous, which is why such bizarre scenes have emerged."

Alvida, carrying the large, black iron rod, nodded and smiled, saying, "It is indeed very special; this is the first time I've ever seen Island like this."

Makino, with her delicate, arched eyebrows and Gentle demeanor, said, "So not entering the Grand Line is truly a regret in life."

"While you're young, you should travel more and experience different places and cultures. This will broaden your horizons and make you more knowledgeable. Isn't that wonderful?"

Kaya nodded emphatically, her smile sweet and warm, and agreed, saying, "Yes, since leaving the East Blue, I've found that I've grown a lot."

"I'm not as naive and innocent as before; I feel like I've become much more resolute inside."

Carmen shrugged and casually said, "This is just the beginning. We'll learn even more once we reach the New World."

At this moment, Burgess burst into laughter and shouted something.

"The Captain's here! Doesn't that mean good luck is on its way? Am I right? Hahahaha..."

Holding the two oddly shaped weapons, Gin said coldly, "Hopefully, new people will join us, and no more Devil Fruit will appear."

Luo, clutching the demon Demonic Sword Kikoku, said to Hawkins, "Speaking of which, how many more 30 days are left in the Division Commander Challenge?"

Hawkins, still in his deep voice, said something while playing with the cards.

"I never pay attention to that, anyway, there are still about ten days left."

Hearing their conversation, Bartolomeo chuckled. "I have no chance First Mate, but I'll still try to become the First Division Commander."

By this time, the boat had entered the inland waterway, and the lush, vibrant vegetation on the Island was visible.

On both sides of the shore, countless people stood waving their hands, smiling broadly, and cheering enthusiastically.

"Welcome to Whiskey Peak, hahaha..."

"We are the most hospitable people. Please come down and rest. We have prepared plenty of fine wine and food, and we will make sure you eat your fill."

"Wow, the girls are all so beautiful! Our town has the best cosmetics; we can give you some to make you even more beautiful, hee hee hee~~"

"Come down here, cheers to the sea, hahaha..."

"It's been a long time since any tourists have landed here. Your arrival has brought new life to the Town, filling it with joy! Hoo hoo hoo~~"

"Big brothers and sisters, come down and play with us! La la la..."

Hearing the cheers from both sides, Apis blinked her big eyes, smiled sweetly and adorably, and said happily.

"They're all so friendly, such nice people, hehe~~"

Pato sat on the railing, nodded, and said with a grin, "Yes, yes, I like them so much, they're all such nice people."

Carina glared at Apis and Pato, then said irritably, "Don't be so easily fooled. Open your eyes wide."

"They're all faking it; they're not that enthusiastic at all. Don't be naive."

Perona, unusually, didn't fly. Standing on the deck, she said, "You two little ones, you don't know how treacherous people can be. Be careful you don't get sold out."

Makino brushed her dark green hair aside, a look of amazement appearing on her fair and gentle face, and said something.

"If Vivi hadn't told me, I really wouldn't have believed it. Anyone seeing such enthusiasm would lower their guard and wouldn't think too much about it."

Alvida scoffed, "Do these guys really think we're that easy to fool?"

"But I must say, whether it's adults or children, the expressions on their faces are so real. How many times must they have rehearsed to achieve such an effect?"

"It's clear that this group went to great lengths to hunt down passing travelers."

Princess Vivi nodded slightly, and said with a wry smile, "This is why many Pirate who land here never get out; they've all been captured."

At this moment, Chris stepped forward, crossed his arms in front of him, and his gaze sharpened.

"Shut up, all of you!"

A terrifying aura instantly emanated, causing the space to tremble and creating faint ripples that swept across the entire shoreline.

The voices of those people all stopped, their eyes rolled back, they were stunned, and they all fell to the ground with thuds.

At this moment, there was no sound from the shore; it was completely silent.

Everyone was stunned by what they saw and was a little slow to react.

"Well done, Captain! You took them down in one go."

Burgess was the first to react, laughing loudly, "But this Conqueror's Haki is absolutely perfect for clearing out mobs."

Doc Q coughed and said, "It's a pity I don't have that ability. I'm really disappointed."

"That's good, it's too noisy, let them quiet down," Gin said coldly.

Cavendish watched Chris's retreating figure, a look of envy on his face, and said, "I really want that ability, I dream about it every day."

"If I had Conqueror's Haki, I would definitely become the center of attention, and everyone would submit to me."

The most surprised was Princess Vivi, who stared blankly at the people on the shore, her stunningly beautiful face filled with shock.

"Is this Conqueror's Haki? It's incredibly powerful!"

A couple of days ago, the women mentioned the different types of Haki to her, including Conqueror's Haki.

At that time, I had only heard about it and had never actually seen it, so I didn't have any strong feelings about it.

But things are different now; this is the most direct manifestation, it's something that's actually happening.

Chris doesn't need to do anything; he just needs to exude an aura that will take care of everyone on the shore.

This is absolutely incredible!!

"The last one was more interesting."

Belo Betty took a drag of her cigarette and said calmly as always, "Faced with attacks from many Sea Kings, I simply said one word: 'Get lost...'"

"Tsk tsk, just thinking about that scene makes me a little excited."

Honey Queen rolled her eyes at her and said irritably, "Stop showing off, okay? Humph~~"

"At that time, I hadn't even boarded the ship yet. I really missed a great show, what a pity."

Nami blinked her big eyes, shook her head, and sighed, "This is the world of the strong, it's truly astonishing."

Alvida smiled gently, her beauty captivating. "Don't be envious, everyone. Only one in a million possesses such a person; she's the chosen one. We can't compare."

Mei Di smiled slightly and agreed, saying, "Let's just observe and not have any other ideas; that's impossible."

"Men, bring everything from town up here."

After Chris finished speaking, he jumped onto the shore without the slightest hesitation.

"Yes, Captain." The men below responded and quickly got to work.

For them, plundering everyone's food and treasures was the most interesting thing. They were all incredibly excited, like they'd been injected with adrenaline.

As soon as Princess Vivi landed in the Town, she immediately began searching through the crowd, finally fixing her gaze on a middle-aged man with light blond curly hair.

He is none other than Igaram, the captain of the guard of the Alabasta Kingdom!

Lying beside her was a pale yellow duck, her mount, Karoo.

"Don't worry, they're fine."

Baccarat patted Vivi's shoulder, her delicate eyebrows arching, and smiled gently, saying, "They just fainted; they'll recover soon without any aftereffects."

Reiju smoothed her pink hair and said with a smile, "That's the peculiarity of Conqueror's Haki; it only launches a mental attack and doesn't harm the body."

"Of course, this was all under Chris's control; he didn't intend to kill them. Otherwise, he could have simply killed them outright with the shockwave."

Carina blinked her beautiful eyes and said with a smile, "Didn't Chris use Conqueror's Haki when Cultivation last time?"

"At that time, even the thick wooden planks were shattered by the impact."

"In other words, Conqueror's Haki can deliver physical attacks; it's not just an aura."

Perona nodded repeatedly, letting out a silvery laugh, "Anyway, this Haki is extremely powerful and amazing."

As soon as Mr. 9 landed in the Town, even someone hiding far away watched Chris with a terrified expression, scared to death.

What Chris just did was truly terrifying, leaving him still shaken and deeply affected.

"This person is terrifying. I absolutely mustn't speak; I must remain silent, or I'll be killed."

Facing Chris, he truly felt as if he had encountered a prehistoric beast, completely lacking any thought of resistance, and was almost scared to death.

Burgess looked at Chris and asked curiously, "Captain, since you knocked everyone unconscious, it seems they weren't new recruits."

"The only explanation is that we've encountered Devil Fruit, right?"

Bartolomeo shrugged, looking helpless, and started to complain.

"I was hoping for a good fight, to practice my latest skills. But it seems I was overthinking it; it's all over now."

Before Chris could finish speaking, he had already used his Observation Haki to sense the location of the object.

"Universal Pull!"

He slowly raised his right hand, and a white vortex appeared, directly using its attraction force on a house several hundred meters away...

(Hey everyone, the image above is of Karoo. I'm sure you all know about it, so I won't go into too much detail (*￣￣).).

Chapter 149

When Chris used that familiar move, everyone was stunned for a moment, staring at the houses in front of them, anticipating a magical scene.

"Observation Haki is so useful."

Honey Queen shook her head, a look of emotion appearing on her fair, jade-like face. She murmured, "Even without going up there, one can know where things are."

"I really want to learn this skill!"

Belo Betty, carrying the banner, calmly stated as always, "Observation Haki also has varying strengths. Cultivation Chris's level is impossible."

Just then, a purple box flew out of the house ahead and rushed towards Chris.

Princess Vivi was truly shocked to see this.

Her stunningly beautiful face was filled with surprise as she murmured, "Chris is truly amazing; he actually managed to do something like this."

"Universal Pull, what an amazing skill!"

Her beautiful eyes gazed at Chris's retreating figure with adoration, she was utterly impressed.

Reiju looked at her, her delicate eyebrows arching, and smiled gently, saying, "Once you've spent more time with Chris, you'll realize this is nothing."

"He has a lot of trump cards up his sleeve, but he just never shows them to anyone."

Carina's beautiful eyes darted around, a sly glint in them, and she said with a smile.

"A trump card is something that's hidden, right? If you reveal it to others, then it can't be considered a trump card anymore, hehe~~"

Mr. 9, who was hiding to the side, saw this scene, his pupils shrank, and his face showed a look of horror. He was frightened again.

"This is terrifying! Who is this person, and why are they so strong?"

"He's the devil, he must be."

At this moment, Chris was truly terrified, and a shadow had been cast over his heart.

In the days to come, I'm afraid I'll never forget what I saw today; it was truly terrifying.