Vic's Observation Haki allowed him to overhear the conversation of the women behind him. They were saying all sorts of things, but no one seemed to care about the danger he had mentioned. In fact, some of them wanted to capture him and take him back as a slave—it was utterly ridiculous!
Vic stopped paying attention to these women. You can't reason with a damned person, especially since some of them came from families involved in the Underworld; they weren't exactly good people either.
"The person I told you about has arrived. He will definitely resolve the situation on the island, so you can rest assured!"
When Vic arrived at the cabin, he heard Rebecca's voice. This was because Rebecca had been using her Observation Haki to sense Vic's presence, which is why she knew Vic had arrived immediately.
Rebecca Observation Haki when she saw Vic surrounded by a group of women using her Observation Haki. She almost rushed over to fight and assert her dominance, but Wendy stopped her in the end.
Rebecca calmed down and thought about it, and it made sense. Even a woman as outstanding as Rear Admiral Gion Vic control herself, so this group was far inferior. Worrying about this would be an insult to Rear Admiral Gion!
"Haha! The Lao San just called me and said not to let that painter get away, but I didn't expect you to deliver yourself to my doorstep."
Vic stood outside the cabin without going inside, and a group of men in black suits approached the cabin from various paths in the Flower Field.
This is precisely why Vic came here; his Observation Haki had been monitoring the group's movements, which led him to this place by sheer coincidence.
He wasn't planning to make a move yet, but Ain was still a child and had no ability to protect herself. Just in case, he came here, which ensured the safety of the three girls.
Vic squinted at the group of men in suits, his face calm. They certainly had the air of gangsters; they were all carrying long guns and moving in unison.
Especially the fourth Lao Si, who was much taller and stronger than the others, looked robust and powerful, and still had a mocking smile on his face, as if Vic was prey delivered to his door.
A scar at the corner of his eye made him look unusually fierce, and even his smile carried a chilling edge. He wasn't carrying a gun, but rather a knife at his waist. Judging from the style of the knife, it should be a Famous Sword, so this man was most likely a swordsman.
The commotion outside was quite loud and had alerted the people inside. Rebecca, her two companions, and Konan all came out upon hearing the noise.
Rebecca and Wendy weren't surprised by the arrival of the people; they were already prepared. Ain was delighted to see Vic and immediately shook off Rebecca's hand, rushing towards Vic.
The Konan and grandchildren were surprised to find that the people Rebecca had mentioned had arrived, and when they came out, they discovered that the cabin had been surrounded by gangsters.
There was one unfamiliar man with three knives at his waist whose attire was a bit different from the gangsters. This must be the person Rebecca mentioned who could solve the problem. Didn't you see that Ain is already in that man's arms? He's definitely someone she knows.
" Vic! Look, I healed this grandma with my Devil Fruit power. Aren't I amazing?" Ain didn't pay any attention to the group of men in suits. Her eyes were only on Vic, and she immediately started to take credit as soon as she saw Vic.
"Really? Ain is amazing! She's so young and already able to help others. She'll definitely be incredible when she grows up!"
Vic smiled and praised Ain, then reached out his right hand to pat Ain's head.
What Vic didn't expect was that Ain remembered the words "grown up" that Vic said, and imagined that Vic liked her more after she grew up, which greatly increased her enthusiasm for developing her Devil Fruit ability.
"Hey! I'm telling you, you're completely disregarding us! Surrounded by so many people, you're still here coaxing a child. Should I say you're carefree, or are you just plain stupid?"
The smile on the Lao Si's face had vanished, replaced by an icy look as he stared at Vic. In his mind, Vic was already a dead man, someone who needed to be tortured before being buried!
However, as soon as the Lao Si finished speaking, he saw a shadow rushing towards him at lightning speed. He sensed great danger and drew the knife from his waist in the nick of time.
However, before he could get into a defensive stance, he felt a tremendous force coming from the blade. Normally, he could have blocked this force, but his hasty defensive moves were inadequate and could not completely withstand it.
The knife in the Lao Si's hand struck his own chest instantly, and the remaining force sent him flying into the Flower Field, burying him beneath the sea of flowers. Only a sled, missing plants, remained visible.
It was Rebecca who struck; this was a furious attack. How dare this guy call Vic stupid to her face? Who else should she kill but him?
So she immediately rushed out, intending to cut off the Lao Si's neck and half of his shoulder. Unexpectedly, the Lao Si was quite strong and was able to react in time to block her attack at the crucial moment.
Vic wasn't surprised; this minor leader was quite strong, even by the standards of the first half of the Grand Line. However, he hadn't expected Rebecca to attack so suddenly, and was nearly killed by Rebecca unexpected attack.
Many powerful beings in this world do not habitually use their Observation Haki; even the Emperor of the Sea has been ambushed.
"I never expected Rebecca to be so amazing!" Konan was astonished, and the old lady was also somewhat excited, a glimmer of hope welling up in her heart after her previous despair!
This sudden turn of events left the Lao Si's men somewhat bewildered. They exchanged bewildered glances, wondering how their eldest brother, who had just been uttering threats, had been sent flying.
Should we fire now, or wait for our leader to return? The men in black were at a loss for what to do.
These people can't just fire without orders. This is a tourist destination; there can't be constant gunfire. What if it scares away the "guests" who come here?
However, even if these people really wanted to shoot, it wouldn't work. Vic was always on guard against them. Apart from him and Rebecca, who could withstand bullets, no one else could.
If these people really intended to shoot, Vic would take them out immediately, and there are countless ways to do so.
"Pah, pah, pah!"
Just then, the Lao Si got up from the Flower Field, spat out the petals from his mouth, straightened his top hat, and only after he was properly dressed did he come back with his knife. It was clear that he was a man of some refinement.
"Not bad! Boss Ling misjudged us. I didn't expect there to be someone with decent strength here. It's been a long time since I've encountered one!"
The Lao Si looked at Rebecca with a touch of emotion, a fighting spirit rising on his face. He didn't take the others seriously at all, and he completely forgot about the person that Boss Ling had told him about.
" The Lao Si really is an idiot!"
Boss Ling at headquarters, had already noticed something was amiss, because the person Rebecca had mentioned who could save the island had also appeared there.
He finally understood that the specific person Rebecca was referring to was the painter; before, when Rebecca mentioned it, he had thought it was Zephyr, the instructor on the warship.
In his eyes, the other trainees shouldn't have this ability. When Lao Si set off, he specifically told him to pay special attention to this person. But now Lao Si has completely forgotten his instructions and is preparing to have a showdown with that female navy officer. This made him curse Lao Si as an idiot!
Moreover, the female naval officer's demonstrated strength far exceeded his expectations. There was also someone whom even the female naval officer trusted to the point of being able to change the island. The painter's strength must be even stronger. Things were already developing in an uncontrollable direction.
" Lao Jiu, something's happened. We have to take action this time!" Boss Ling called out and walked out with a cigar in his mouth, followed by a silent man.