"Damn it, let's get out of here while we can!"
First mate Punk had no time to mourn the death of his boss Claude; his most pressing concern now was saving his own life.
"Hmph, trying to run away?"
Seeing that Claude's group had all gone to the underworld, Behrens instantly transformed into a bolt of lightning and appeared before Punk and the others.
Upon seeing Behrens suddenly appear, Punk knew there was no longer any hope left.
He had been hoping that after the other side killed the captain, they would spare his small fry. Although the chances were slim, there was still a sliver of hope.
It now seems that we are all in grave danger.
"Men, prepare for battle!"
As a pirate who makes a living on the high seas, he was mentally prepared for this after all these years.
What goes around comes around.
This time, the Claude Pirates really messed up; they'll just have to be more careful next time.
"Even weaker than the people on that ship before, how boring."
Behrens raised his left hand high above his head, then quickly lowered it.
" Falling Thunder!"
A bolt of lightning descended from the sky, its diameter exceeding ten meters, raging across the pirate ship. Accompanied by a deafening roar and dozens of screams, the pirate ship vanished into the sea.
Behrens ' Thunder Strike was so powerful partly due to Kazu's coaching during this period.
Ordinary Armament Haki cannot be combined with Logia Devil Fruit abilities; one must master the technique of Haki entangling to achieve this.
Swordsmen channel Armament Haki into their swords, and the same applies to Devil Fruit abilities. Terrifying azure lightning coils around Armament Haki, elevating its power to another level.
However, Behrens still couldn't entangle the large-scale lightning unless his Armament Haki was monstrous enough to be used recklessly.
Rumble~
With a clap of thunder, Behrens returned to the deck of the Divine Dragon and struck a flamboyant pose.
"These people are too weak. They can't even withstand a single move from me now. It feels like they're bullying children."
Behrens started complaining as soon as he got back. He thought he could enjoy a fight, but the opponent was too weak, and it was impossible to even fight.
Bang!
"Don't try to act innocent after getting the benefit."
Kazu went over and gave Behrens a sharp rap on the head, making Behrens wince in pain and almost cry.
"Ouch, that hurts, Captain Kazu."
Behrens, who had been smug like a victorious rooster, has now become a resentful underling.
"You ate a top-tier Logia Devil Fruit, and I, as your master, personally guided you in developing your dual-color Haki and the fruit's power."
"If you were to fight that kind of trash to a standstill, wouldn't that make me look like a mediocre teacher?"
Hearing Kazu's sarcastic remark, Behrens laughed again, oblivious to everything else.
The captain really treats me well; he never hides anything good from me, and he always makes sure I have enough money for activities.
The island ahead became clearer, and there were many steel buildings emitting thick smoke throughout the town, indicating that this city had a highly developed heavy industry.
"Since we're already here, let's take a stroll around that island up ahead."
Captain Kazu has given the order: the Divine Dragon is to proceed at full speed, heading straight for the steel town ahead.
Before long, Kazu and his group arrived at the edge of the island, where there was a port specifically for receiving visitors.
However, Kazu's Divine Dragon was a bit oversized, requiring several seats.
"Hey, that ship looks really impressive."
"Yes, I wonder what kind of important person is able to travel on this ship."
Are you two blind? Didn't you see that pirate flag?
Hearing the man's words behind them, the group of onlookers looked up.
Hiss~
The ship was so big and tall that they had to crane their necks to see the pirate flag, so they didn't notice it.
Now that I look closely, wow, it's actually the Blond Hair Pirates ' ship.
For an ordinary person to try and rob them is like lighting a lantern in a toilet—it's suicide (or rather, piss).
" The Claude Pirates rushed over just now and haven't returned yet."
"Now that we see the Blond Hair Pirates ' ship, it's like a sparrow pecking at its rear end. It's confirmed, they're definitely wiped out."
"That was a notorious pirate with a bounty of 69 million! He was defeated so easily; it's terrifying."
The Divine Dragon docked at the port, and Kazu and the others disembarked and walked along the road leading from the port to the town.
Merchants, civilians, and pirates all quickly made way for him.
They were terrified that if they were even a step too slow, they would block the path of these big shots and be ruthlessly eliminated.