Chapter 332: The Secret of the World Governnt!
If Carlos weren’t afraid that Ryuunosuke might casually slap him across the sea, he would’ve bolted back to the Red Hair Pirates’ ship in tears.
The last few days had been... complicated.
On the surface, life aboard the Dragon Hunter Pirates’ ship had been "normal." Good food, solid rest, plenty of sparring partners. But in reality? It had felt like being slowly roasted over a psychological spit.
Was he a guest? A prisoner? A glorified punching bag? He still wasn’t sure.
And then ca the voice that froze him.
"Carlos, thank you for accompanying us these past few days," Ryuunosuke said, walking up with an almost teasing smile. "You’ll be returning to your own pirate crew soon. To be honest, I’m a little reluctant to see you go."
Carlos chuckled nervously, trying to mask the desperation in his eyes. "N-No need to thank ! I’m just... really looking forward to going back."
He bowed his head quickly, forcing out an apology. "What happened before was entirely my fault. I... I acted recklessly."
He spoke so fast it nearly ca out in a single breath. Carlos didn’t want to risk offending Ryuunosuke and earning another ’training week’ of hell.
After all, only the First Division and a handful of combat elites were aboard the Ship of God right now. If the full crew were here—if the Second, Third, and Fourth Divisions had joined in...
Carlos shivered. He couldn’t even imagine surviving that.
Ryuunosuke simply gave him a nod and turned toward the shore.
Soon after, their ship docked at Whiskey Peak.
"Captain, we’ve already made arrangents with the Red Hair Pirates," Donald reported as he greeted Ryuunosuke at the port. "They’re waiting in the town."
"Good. Lead the way," Ryuunosuke replied with a calm smile. "I’m sure they’ve been waiting long enough."
Donald was clearly relieved. He had believed all along that Ryuunosuke and the others had survived that brutal war. Now, seeing his captain again with his own eyes, he was visibly moved.
As they walked through the streets, Donald updated him on recent happenings. Nothing too urgent. Business as usual. The Dragon Hunter Pirates still held sway in the region.
Eventually, they reached a large tavern. Inside, the Red Hair Pirates were already seated.
"Captain Ryuunosuke, I—"
"Captain!" Carlos cried, sprinting toward Shanks like a man fleeing from a nightmare.
He collapsed at his captain’s feet, eyes wet and voice choked. He tried to speak but only managed a series of garbled sobs.
Shanks’s brow furrowed.
Releasing his Observation Haki, he scanned Carlos thoroughly.
No internal injuries. No signs of torture. No broken bones. In fact... Carlos’s aura was stronger than before.
He looked like a man who had suffered greatly—but physically, he was in perfect condition.
Shanks looked back at Ryuunosuke with quiet confusion.
Ryuunosuke gave a light shrug. "We didn’t mistreat him. He ate well, slept well, and even had wine."
He gestured toward Carlos. "If you’re in doubt, ask him yourself."
Shanks squinted at his weeping subordinate. Knowing Ryuunosuke’s character, it was hard to believe he’d lie about sothing like this. So why did Carlos act like he’d survived a war?
Shanks sighed. "Let’s not dwell on it."
He turned to his right-hand man. "Ben Beckman, take the crew back to the ship. I’ll talk with Captain Ryuunosuke for a bit."
Beckman nodded and waved the others to follow.
Ryuunosuke also turned to his team. "Go grab so food. Get so rest. We’ll set sail soon."
With a nod from him, the Dragon Hunter crew dispersed. Only Najenda remained behind.
This was her role—his shadow, his eyes in the dark.
Now, the tavern was nearly empty, save for the three of them.
Ryuunosuke turned to Shanks. "So... the information. Let’s hear it."
Shanks sat down across from him, his expression turning serious.
"The World Governnt isn’t what it appears to be," he said. "The idea that it’s governed by a council of nations is a lie."
Ryuunosuke raised an eyebrow. "So... it’s ruled by Im?"
Shanks nodded. "On paper, yes. Im is the visible supre ruler. But there’s soone behind her. A presence... that even I can’t trace."
That caught Ryuunosuke’s attention.
Even now, despite their past confrontation, Ryuunosuke felt the weight of the World Governnt pressing like a silent tide. He’d suspected there were layers of power he hadn’t uncovered.
"There’s more," Shanks continued. "When you fought the World Governnt, certain factions never showed up. For example... CP0’s commander-in-chief."
He leaned forward. "That man is the only person Kaido fears."
Ryuunosuke’s eyes narrowed.
Kaido. The so-called strongest creature in the world. A title that, while exaggerated, carried weight. Ryuunosuke had clashed with him before—enough to understand that Kaido wasn’t soone who feared anything easily.
"You’re saying there’s a person Kaido actually fears?" he asked.
Shanks gave a single na. "Dazela."
Najenda, silent till now, scribbled the na into her notes.
"What’s his ability? His power level?" Ryuunosuke pressed.
"No idea," Shanks replied honestly. "Only Kaido’s faced him. If you want details, you’ll have to ask the Beast himself."
He stood up, the conversation winding to a close.
"I’ve fulfilled my part of the deal. Just rember... don’t underestimate the World Governnt. That war you fought? It didn’t even scratch the core."
With that, Shanks left.
Ryuunosuke didn’t stop him.
A mont passed.
Then he turned to Najenda.
"Inform the crew. Let them know everything. And remind them—we’re not out of the woods yet."
—
Later, in his quarters, Ryuunosuke sat quietly, organizing the flood of new intelligence.
Im.
The unknown entity behind her.
The Five Elders—figureheads, yet elite warriors.
The CP0 Commander-in-Chief: Dazela.
And the mysterious role of the kingdoms within the World Governnt.
He tapped the table slowly, deep in thought.
They’d already fought like hell just to make it this far. But now, it seed the World Governnt hadn’t even used its trump cards.
And the deeper they dug, the more dangerous it beca.
Still... Ryuunosuke smiled.
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