Above Hachinosu Island, the east blue emperor.
Hachinosu Island
Seven stood at the dragon-shaped bow, looking at the huge skull-shaped building in the center of the island below, inexplicably reminded of Kapsensei bravely venturing into Hachinosu Island alone.
Not only was he defeated and frozen by one apprentice, but he was also gambled on in the New World by another rebellious apprentice.
How tragic it was.
No wonder even if Warhammer Girl traveled to the Warhammer World, she still couldn't forget the bounty on the Deserter King.
The Deserter King is indeed a beast; if he has the guts, he should go and obstruct Blackbeard's dream!
But Seven's visit to Hachinosu Island this time was different; it was just a small Ochoku, and the only outcome was to be crushed by the Morning Star Pirates.
To prevent the remnants of the former dynasty from escaping and causing trouble, Seven's mind moved, and instantly countless thunderbolts descended from the sky, completely sealing off the entire island.
"Shiki-senpai."
"How does it feel to revisit old haunts?"
The Golden Lion laughed strangely twice.
"Jie ha ha ha ha, what's there to reminisce about? Let's end the battle quickly; this old man still needs to gather the old members of the Flying Pirate Group."
The Golden Lion's constant thought of his old subordinates was actually to gain more say.
He, the Golden Lion, submitted to Beelzebul as Captain, after all, he couldn't beat him nor outlast him, and the other party also possessed various miraculous means.
Staying with the Morning Star Pirates, he might even achieve the legendary immortality in the future.
But why should Mihawk be the vice-captain?
Just because Mihawk knew Beelzebul earlier? What a joke, he, the Golden Lion, also knew Rocks and Roger!
And regarding the means Beelzebul had just displayed, although the Golden Lion still smiled on the surface, he was actually amazed in his heart—
He had developed the Rumble-Rumble Fruit to such a degree, forming a prison with almost materialized lightning, instantly locking down the entire island.
The surface of the semi-circular lightning prison was flowing with liquefied lightning.
All the pirates on Hachinosu Island, including Ochoku, had at this moment become lambs to be slaughtered, awaiting judgment from the Morning Star Pirates.
Force your way in? Try it if you dare.
After the two ships landed on the sea and anchored, Seven drew his cherished sword, musou isshin, and pointed it at Hachinosu Island.
"Leave no one, judge them all!"
Regarding Beelzebul's 'judgment,' the Golden Lion couldn't help but inwardly grumble: just kill them, why make it sound so high-sounding.
Why was Seven so insistent on judging them all?
Because history tells us that the remnants of the former dynasty truly cannot be left behind; you never know if someone will cause trouble under the banner of restoration in the future.
The pirates who surrendered to Ochoku, whether out of their own will or forced by circumstances, had already been marked by Ochoku.
Seven didn't want to unite such a group of pirates.
Devil Fruit might be hard to find in the New World, but there are plenty of pirates who can breathe; why leave hidden dangers for future trouble?
Starting from Seven, the red and black Haki swept across Hachinosu Island like a swift thunderbolt in an instant.
In just a single encounter, when Seven led all the Morning Star Pirates to Hachinosu Island, only four people, including Ochoku, were still standing on the island.
"How disappointing," Seven lamented.
"There are still four unharmed."
Seven's Conqueror's Haki was like a quality inspection tool for the strong; those who couldn't withstand the Haki's intimidation and fell were undoubtedly low-level pirates.
Those who could still endure the Haki without falling were at least equivalent to or above the strength of a Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral.
With Seven as the central axis, to his right were Mihawk, Kuma carrying Ginny on his shoulder, and Shiliew of the Rain; to his left were the Golden Lion and Fujitora Issho.
Behind them stood Dorry, Brogy, Oimo, and Kashi, four giants over twenty meters tall, grinning to reveal their rows of white teeth.
Although there were only eleven of them, the oppressive feeling they brought was as heavy as a mountain and as deep as an abyss, making it hard to breathe.
Ochoku's throat moved, and he chuckled awkwardly.
"Captain Beelzebul, I surrender."
This brat Beelzebul really thought highly of him, Ochoku, to dispatch eleven crew members.
Now that the enemy was strong and he was weak, only a fool would fight to the death; why die when he could live?
"An Emperor of the Sea like you certainly needs a versatile pirate like me to maintain good relations with various forces."
"And I, Ochoku, have lived for so many years; not to mention the major pirates in the New World, I can even speak with the World Government's Celestial Dragons."
Having established a connection with the World Government by offering Rocks' wife and child as a pledge of allegiance back then, Ochoku believed he still had value to Beelzebul.
As long as he still had value, he had a chance to stabilize the other party and save his life, then consider escaping later.
He might even get revenge.
Seeing that Seven remained unmoved, Ochoku hardened his heart and continued.
"Hachinosu Island has treasures I've collected over the years; now they are all yours. I will be loyal to you from now on."
Seven seemed to be persuaded, smiling as he put away his cherished sword, musou isshin, and fastened it to his waist.
Seeing this, Ochoku was overjoyed.
However, the joy of escaping disaster only lasted for an instant before he heard Seven's disdainful voice.
"For a great pirate like you."
"You are utterly confused. If I kill you, the entire Hachinosu Island will be mine."
"Shiki-senpai, I'll leave it to you."
Seven would be crazy to want scum like Ochoku, who betrayed his boss, sold his boss's wife and child to the World Government, and murdered members within his own pirate crew.
Knowing someone is a traitor and still wanting them, unless they can bring immense convenience and benefits.
Clearly, Ochoku, an old-era remnant entrenched in Hachinosu Island for years, did not meet these conditions, and his appearance with a forked tongue was too disgusting.
Seven disliked disgusting things.
You can be uniquely ugly, ugly enough to make people laugh heartily, but you absolutely cannot be disgusting.
Moreover, the Morning Star Pirates already had an unstable element: the Golden Lion.
Ochoku? Go lie down somewhere cool.
The Golden Lion cheerfully tightened his twin swords and slowly walked forward step by step. After regaining his legs, he found he preferred walking to flying.
Ochoku still stretched out his hand, unwilling to give up.
"Wait, wait! Shiki, do you still remember? I even treated you to a meal back then?"
"Jie ha ha ha ha~"
The Golden Lion laughed heartily, just about to mock his old acquaintance, but was ambushed by the combined efforts of Ochoku and his three subordinates, sending him flying into the air.
Ochoku stuck out his forked tongue.
"You old dog living under someone else's roof, I think you've regressed with age."
"Golden Lion? You might as well change your name to Lion Dog, Hehehehehehe~"
Before the Golden Lion could react, Seven already spoke: "Mihawk, Mr. Fujitora, Shiliew, kill them."
Since setting sail, several times strong enemies attacked, and most of them were faced by Seven alone. Now it was time for the crew members to fully exert themselves.
"As you wish, Captain."
Mihawk, Fujitora, and Shiliew, with great unspoken understanding, each chose an opponent, leaving Ochoku to the enraged Golden Lion.
Ochoku's words just now happened to touch the Golden Lion's most sensitive spot—as a legendary great pirate, he actually joined the Morning Star Pirates, founded by a junior.
The Golden Lion entered a state of fury, clashing with Ochoku, who was desperately fighting for a chance to survive.
Even if Seven could stop Ochoku from saying such mocking words, there were countless pirates on the sea, like carps crossing a river.
He couldn't possibly make everyone shut up, could he?
If the Golden Lion couldn't overcome this hurdle, it would simply be an amicable parting, but if the Golden Lion remained loyal, Seven would certainly treat him as a partner.
And enjoy the benefits of the pirate crew equally.
Before long, two of Ochoku's confidants were successively killed by Mihawk and Fujitora.
Only the last confidant, though Shiliew took some time and sustained injuries, was successfully slain.
Finally, the Golden Lion, in his prime state without the influence of a ship's rudder, powerfully slew Ochoku.
"You little punk, if your fighting skills were half as good as your mouth, you wouldn't have been cooped up on Hachinosu Island for so many years, accomplishing nothing."
The Golden Lion had just hung his sword at his waist when he was startled by the next scene, his eyes twitching wildly.
He saw—
Seven, holding a Plasma Sword, first sliced off Ochoku's head with one strike, then stabbed his heart a dozen times, and then stabbed the other side of his chest.
He even explained with a smile.
"Some people have their hearts on the right side."
After doing all this, Seven shouted towards the direction of the east blue emperor.
"Tesoro, bring Cute down to work."
"Mr. Fujitora, please move Ochoku's confidants together; I'll take some photos."
That Morgans controls the media's mouthpiece and has no conflict of interest with Seven, so it's very necessary to establish a friendly cooperative relationship.
The previous news report about Seven consuming the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Daibutsu had already resolved a major hidden danger for Seven.
Otherwise, the Gorosei would not have sent Kizaru afterwards, nor would they have specifically sent a Sui Sui no Mi, but rather all high-end Marine combat forces and the God's Knights—
To eradicate the Lunarian Tribe bloodline.
"Dorry, Brogy, you four, please work hard and give the pirates on the island a quick end."
"Okay, Captain."
...When Morgans received several faxed photos, his lips curved into a smile of excitement.
"It truly is you, Beelzebul."
"You fooled everyone."
Although he was somewhat disappointed not to see the clash between the two emperors of the sea, Morgans understood that Hachinosu Island was the most secure choice for the Morning Star Pirates.
Morgans suddenly realized,
Perhaps powerful strength was Beelzebul's most inconspicuous advantage, while his calm and composed mind was completely overlooked by the world.
Beelzebul was neither like the Rocks Pirates, completely tearing ties with the World Government.
Nor was he like the Roger Pirates, collecting Poneglyph and heading to the Final Island, Raftel.
It was as if... he always knew the most correct answer.
"Roger, what kind of monster did you raise—"