Chapter 277: Dark King Rayleigh
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'Why are there such vindictive people in the world?'
Nami felt like she was about to break down.
The most hateful person she'd t over the years was the Arlong, the evil fishman.
But compared to Colt, Arlong seed almost humble!
This guy took all her money, literally, and et said she still had to pay him more.
Nami suddenly rembered that she had "sold" herself to Colt as a navigator, and she couldn't help but feel that her future looked grim.
Watching Nami's frustrated outburst, Colt slightly curved the corners of his mouth in amusent.
'Heh, it's so fun teasing her'
There's always sothing fun to spice up a boring trip, isn't there?
While Colt idly teased his navigator, Sasuke and the others were off on their own adventures, having reached the Sabaody Archipelago.
Of course, they didn't travel together.
It was simple-each had their own mission.
Sasuke, representing himself, was wild and often out of touch with the others.
Senju Tobirama represented the interests of Konoha and aid to ally with the World Governnt.
Colt had explained earlier that if Tobirama accepted this mission, he would avoid going to Rayleigh for Haki training to prevent any suspicion from the World Governnt.
anwhile, Sasori and Deidara, forr mbers of the Akatsuki, had their own agenda.
That left only Kisa.
However, since the end of the Shinobi War, Kisa's identity had beco sowhat ambiguous.
He didn't belong to any particular force, only obeying Colt's commands.
He didn't quite sh with the others either.
After Colt had laid out their tasks, they each went their separate ways, trying to make a na for themselves.
With his powerful Water Style, Kisa single-handedly obliterated over a dozen pirate crews, amassing large bounties in the process.
Even the Marines extended an invitation to him, offering him a captain rank, which he politely declined.
That wasn't part of his mission.
Finally, one day, Kisa reached the Sabaody Archipelago.
Looking at this island made entirely of the roots of a giant tree, with its whimsical floating bubbles, even Kisa was awestruck.
"This world truly is magical. Too bad it's spoiled by those Celestial Dragons," he muttered.
A grin crept across his face as he continued.
"But it's only after experiencing darkness that people can appreciate the light."
Following Colt's instructions, Kisa easily made his way to Grove Thirteen.
On the way, people stared and avoided him, keeping their distance.
Kisa had gotten used to it.
Though he had no bounty on his head, word of his appearance spread quickly.
After all, he was the only 'fishman' on the Grand Line carrying a massive sword on his back.
Kisa shook his head.
'Tsk'
He wasn't so fishman! He was a full-blooded human!
Honestly, if he didn't know better, he'd start doubting his own identity.
He finally reached his destination.
He entered the bar, pushing the door open.
"Welco to Shakky's Rip-Off Bar. What can I get you?" a lazy voice asked.
Kisa looked up to see a woman with a cigarette between her lips, leaning against the bar.
Despite her aging features, it was clear that she was a stunning beauty.
But...
'Not Colt's type,' Kisa thought, deciding imdiately.
"I'm here to see Rayleigh," Kisa said.
Shakky's hand froze as she flicked the cigarette ash, but then she quickly returned to her usual deanor. "Sorry, there's no one by that na here."
Shakky was puzzled.
This was the third ti in a month that soone had co looking for Rayleigh.
The first ti, it had been two mysterious young n who fought outside for two days before she had to call Rayleigh out.
Those two went on to form the Explosive Pirates and Eternal Pirates, with bounties over 100 million already.
The second ti, it had been a young man by the na of Uchiha Sasuke.
Shakky had thought to tease him a bit, but he turned out to be a fiery character.
Without saying a word, he drew his sword and nearly destroyed the entire bar.
Rayleigh had been forced to co out again.
Three days later, Rayleigh returned to the newly rebuilt bar, muttering about the kid being a monster.
Now here was Kisa-famous for being a fishman with a giant sword who could manipulate the sea and
water.
Shakky thought it was strange.
Despite her rebuttal, Kisa wasn't annoyed.
'I would be stumped, if Colt didn't tell what to do in this situation...'
He calmly took out a bag full of berries from his seal scroll and placed it on the table.
"Please, help find Rayleigh. Consider this a gift from ."
Shakky's eyes sparkled, and her attitude changed instantly.
"Rayleigh? No problem! Have a seat; he'll be here shortly."
After all, it wouldn't be the first ti Rayleigh had made an appearance.
A whole bag of Beli was worth the effort.
She might as well increase Rayleigh's pocket money this ti.
Not long after, an old man with white hair walked in, carrying coating tools.
His attire was disheveled and casual.
Shakky pointed at Kisa.
"Another one for you, Rayleigh. Handle it quickly."
Rayleigh glanced at Kisa, put down his tools, and smiled.
"What can the recently famous fishman supernova 'Hoshigaki Kisa' want with this simple old man?"
"How could the legendary right-hand man of the Pirate King be called a simple old man?" Kisa responded, gripping Sahada, radiating fierce battle intent.
"Please, Rayleigh-san, I ask for your guidance. I know of your strength, and I'd like you to teach how to use
Haki."
Rayleigh winced slightly, still feeling the dull ache in his chest from his last fight.
"You young ones never stop pushing this old body to the limit," he muttered, thinking back to his battle with
Uchiha Sasuke, which he had barely recovered from.
Despite his complaints, there was no refusal in his eyes.
That was because Rayleigh knew a lot about Kisa.
Unlike the other pirates who pillaged and burned, Kisa seed more like a traveler.
Rayleigh didn't mind giving a few pointers.
His eyes shone with a fighting intent.
But...
"If you want to fight, take it outside. And don't you dare destroy my bar again!"
Shakky warned promptly, leading the two to sweat drop as they felt her 'fighting intent'.
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