He was willing to join the Black Emperor Pirates.
Kurozumi Hachinosu had already made a momentous decision.
Most importantly, he had nowhere else to turn.
Teach made no attempt to hide his killing intent. More importantly, Hachinosu had no idea how he had offended the Black Emperor Pirates.
Their territories were separated by who knew how many stretches of sea.
Logically, there should have been no conflict of interest whatsoever.
Had the Family somehow offended Teach by accident?
To him, this was terribly unfair.
Kurozumi Hachinosu had been quite confident when he said those words.
He also believed that no one could resist such an offer.
A rare and valuable fighter like him would be an honored guest in any force.
No force would complain about having too much fighting power.
Especially a Top Combatant as powerful as Kurozumi Hachinosu.
Even if he could not rank among the sea's first-tier monsters, he was unquestionably a silver medalist.
But contrary to his expectations, his hopes went unfulfilled.
Teach's expression showed no sign of being moved by his proposal.
"Don't worry. You'll help me in another way."
"Just be a good boy and die. I need your head."
Teach wore a smile as he spoke words that chilled Kurozumi Hachinosu to the bone.
Hachinosu wished Kurozumi Higurashi were by his side. Perhaps she could persuade the Black Emperor to change his mind.
This was not something he was good at, so he had no solution.
In terms of sheer presence, Kurozumi Hachinosu was completely overwhelmed by Teach.
He was nearly twice Teach's age, a renowned powerhouse on the seas, and one of the Great Pirates who stood as overlords.
Yet before Teach, he found himself trembling with fear.
An intangible aura combined with the Gravity Field to form a domain that enveloped