The Great Pirate Era.
The great seas surge and churn, powerhouses destroy and annihilate, each fighting their own battles. It's utterly—
Demotivating!
I, Russil Kuro, age tw...
The flag on the canvas is a scarred skull with two crossed swords.
That ship is recognized by almost anyone who sails the seas, especially by their navy.
"The Red Voss!" Kuro exclaimed. "Mr. Kuro, it's Shanks!"
Kuro stared wide-eyed. "Damn it, this guy really came to ambush me?!"
It was a self-fulfilling prophecy!
"What should we do, Mr. Kuro? Should we back down?" Kuro asked.
"Are you kidding me!"
Kuro lit a cigar, exhaled a heavy puff of smoke, and walked out with Qiushui in his hand, "Let's go see what kind of trouble he's up to!"
On the deck, Sazel, accompanied by a group of fully armed marines, stared nervously at the approaching pirate ship, swallowing hard.
He recognized the Red Voss; it was the flagship of the Yonko 'Red-Haired' Shanks.
But why is it stuck here of all places?
Is it a coincidence?
As the ship drew closer, it gradually came into direct contact with the Golden Lion. This enormous ship was much smaller than the Golden Lion, but its approach seemed to darken the sky, making Sazir feel somewhat breathless.
What is this important person doing here?
Sazir took a deep breath, ran to the bow of the deck, looked down, and roared, "Redhead! What are you doing blocking our way?!"
He's in the navy, he can't back down!
Especially when facing pirates!
His performance during this period has greatly displeased his superiors, and he has already received numerous reprimands. He even fell for Komeric's tricks several times. If he continues to back down now, he will disappoint everyone.
General Kuro has spoken: if he does anything to embarrass him again, he will be sent back to headquarters to start over.
He didn't want to experience something so shameful.
"Hey, this navy guy."
On the bow of the opposite ship, Shanks stood there smiling and greeted Sazir, "Nothing much, just wanted to have a word with your admiral. Could you do me a favor and let me aboard?"
"Why should pirates be allowed on warships?!"
Sazir gritted his teeth and said, "Don't make a mistake, Redhead! Make way and don't block our general's path!"
"Can't you give me some face?" Shanks shook his head and laughed.
"I can't give it to you!"
Suddenly, Kuro's voice rang out from behind Sazir.
He appeared atop the golden lion's head, looking down, and said, word by word, "If I give you face, then who will give me face?"