Chapter 21
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Duke Everlue's Mansion
"Fishman—chirp!"
Seeing her precious oranges—Bell-mère's legacy—wasted, Nami's heart shattered.
Fury blazed—she grit her teeth at the approaching fishmen.
"Nami, heard a lowlife human's shacked up at your place."
"Chuck~ You know the rules to live on these islands."
The fishman Chew smirked at Nami, Nojiko, and Weiss.
The message was clear—protection fee time!
"Who said you could trash my oranges?!"
Nami's face darkened, paling as Chew bit and booted the fruit.
This damn fishman dared squander Bell-mère's treasure!
"Hmph, Nami—living cushy lately, huh? Keeping a lowly human pet."
"And you didn't report it!"
Chew's tone iced over.
"Hey, Nami—don't think A-Long's favor lets you slack."
"100,000 Berry for adults, 50,000 for kids—our iron rule keeps you safe!"
The three fishmen flanking Chew sneered.
Years in, they'd never seen Nami as kin—just a tool for their world-domination gig.
Threats and pressure—standard play.
"Cut the crap—here's your 100,000 Berry!"
Nami snapped, waving a hand.
She shot Nojiko a look—fetch the cash.
She hadn't expected the fishmen to sniff Weiss out so fast.
Spotted leaving today?
"No—200,000 Berry, Nami. Chu~"
As Nojiko turned, Chew cut in.
"You hid him—penalty doubles it!"
The fishmen grinned coldly, unfazed.
Nami and Nojiko seethed—these bastards!
"You—?!"
Nami's retort flared, then stalled.
A hand settled on her shoulder.
She glanced—Weiss's gentle gaze met hers.
"Nami, step back."
"Weiss… don't be rash…"
Nami faltered, sensing his intent.
Weiss's strength was a mystery, but A-Long—a terror the East Blue Navy couldn't touch—loomed large since childhood.
She feared Weiss'd die to A-Long's claws.
Even beating these goons wouldn't stop the boss.
"Meant to let you scummy fishmen stink up two more days."
Weiss ruffled Nami's hair, stepping past her toward them.
His gentle look iced over—a chilling aura swelled.
"Guess I'll send you to Tiger today!"
The fishmen's faces twisted—dark and ugly.
Fisher Tiger!
Founder and captain of the Sun Pirates—betrayed by humans, ambushed by the navy.
He broke free but, refusing human blood, bled out.
This human knew Tiger?!
"You filthy lowlife—don't you dare speak Brother Tiger's name! Die!"
A dark-skinned fishman snapped—charging Weiss, fist cocked to kill!
Boom!
Weiss's cold stare didn't flicker—a golden slash swept out.
The fishman split in two!
"Hey… hey… what do I…"
His upper half sailed, crashing—guts splattered.
Words choked off as his pupils dulled—sashimi by Chef Weiss.
"What?!"
"Nig!?"
"Bastard killed Nig!"
The three survivors raged.
Chew's shock morphed to fury.
No orders needed—two fishmen lunged bare-handed.
Years ruling this sea, they skipped weapons—their tenfold human strength was their pride!
Swish!
Weiss flickered—gone.
The fishmen's heads slammed together!
Bang!
Like watermelons bursting—red and white sprayed!
Headless, they slumped.
"Damn lowlife!"
"Water Shot!"
Splut-splut-splut!
Chew's bloodshot eyes glared—his seahorse maw spat water bullets!
"Grilled seafood it is!"
"Fire Magic: Flame Serpent Bind!"
Dodging the spit with a grimace, Weiss raised his right hand.
A red magic circle flared—two fiery snakes coiled out.
Chew ignited, flames roaring brighter!
Screaming, he flailed for water—a stray lightning bolt zapped him dead!
"Tenfold human physique?"
"Laughable! Just a survival crutch—God's pity so you're not hunted to extinction!"
"Pride? Since when?"
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