One Piece: So What If I Sin, Lie, and Lust? I'm Still a Good Marine Chapter 610: Volume 4 – - 129: I’ll Just Have to Take It

However, the thought of finding Sakazuki was only a fleeting one, and was quickly rejected by Daren.

That guy doesn't care if you're sparring or not, for him, once he strikes, it's a kill.

Once he gets really angry, he won't care about your Indestructible Body, he'll just fire a igo at your head.

With the high heat of volcanic lava and the bonus from Armant Haki, Daren didn't think his Indestructible Body could withstand a single igo.

The slightest mistake, and Whitebeard was the best example.

"What a headache..."

Daren rubbed his temples with a slight headache and sighed deeply.

Having such a strong physique wasn't a good thing. It was really difficult to improve further.

He finally understood why Kaidou had gone around the world "committing suicide" and challenging the Marines with his stubbornness. He guessed that it was probably to find opportunities and thods to break through the limits of his body.

"If it really doesn't work, I'll put my physique training on hold and focus on improving my strength, speed, and Haki first."

Daren gradually ca to this decision.

If he could strengthen his physique, that would of course be the best way to improve his strength.

After all, a stronger physique ant stronger defense, survival skills, and the ability to risk death... At least if he couldn't win, he could still barely remain undefeated. Daren had already experienced the benefits of this in the past.

But since he couldn't improve his physique now, focusing on training other abilities was also a good choice.

After all, his strength and speed were still in the 80s, while his Armant Haki and Observation Haki were even lower, only in the 70s. As long as he could find a reasonable way to train, or perhaps an excellent teacher, there was still a lot of room for improvent...

So, as he walked along absentmindedly, he began to sift through his mind for his next lucky candidate.

"Hm?"

Daren suddenly stopped in his tracks, and a scruffy face with a few pimples appeared in front of him, looking at him with a fawning smile.

"...What is it now?"

Looking at Tokikake, who looked like a sycophant, Daren had a bad feeling in his heart, rolled his eyes, and asked impatiently.

"Hehehe..."

Tokikake rubbed his hands together a little shyly and asked with a smarmy smile,

"Daren, what do you think our relationship is?"

Daren: "..."

"Nothing special, but if you really want to know, it's that you owe a favor. After all, you've been using my unlimited black card."

"That's right!"

Tokikake familiarly put his arm around Daren's shoulder and winked at him.

"Look, you're even willing to let use sothing so precious. Doesn't that prove that we're friends who would die for each other?"

Daren glanced at him.

"If you have sothing to say, just say it. Otherwise, I'm leaving. I don't have ti to chat with you."

"Hehehe, I know you're busy..."

Tokikake rubbed his hands together excitedly, and this fly-like movent did not seem out of place at all when he did it.

"I'm just taking the initiative to help you with your worries... Didn't you say in the eting just now that you wanted to transfer so of the forces from headquarters to G5? How about ?"

As he spoke, he took out a box of gold-embossed cigars as if presenting a treasure, pulled one out, and handed it to Daren with a smile.

Daren looked at him suspiciously, reached out, bypassed the cigar in Tokikake's hand, and took the whole box.

"..." Tokikake's smile froze for a mont.

Daren put the cigar into his pocket, then smiled and said,

"Are you sure? G5 is a godforsaken place, nowhere near as free as headquarters."

"Once you go there, you'll be stationed long-term. You won't have a chance to visit the Pleasure District anymore."

"In G5, it's not just won—getting enough food supplies is a challenge. Don't co crying to later, begging to co back."

"I definitely won't!"

Tokikake raised his hand, his face flushed, and pounded his chest with a thud.

"Since I'm going to help you, I'll naturally shoulder the responsibility! I won't complain about any hardship!"

"What kind of relationship do we have? We're friends for life! You're in trouble, of course I should help you!"

"What do you take for? A scumbag who betrays those who are kind to him?"

"Yes." Daren nodded without hesitation.

Tokikake: "..."

Hey, hey, hey, that answer was way too fast.

You could at least pretend a little.

Seeing Tokikake's stiff expression, Daren sighed and said,

"Honestly, you'd better just stay put at headquarters."

Tokikake hesitated for a mont, then awkwardly confessed,

"Uh... didn't the Shichibukai Fisher Tiger request a G5 warship to patrol Fish-Man Island?"

"I think I'd be a perfect fit."

He took a deep breath, raised his head, and said solemnly, his face full of righteous determination:

"I want to represent the Marines and justice, to protect the rmaids—ah no, to protect Fish-Man Island! To sacrifice myself for the friendly and peaceful coexistence of humans and fish-n!"

Daren's mouth twitched.

So you've got your eyes on the rmaids, huh?

Good boy...

He said irritably,

"With my black card in your hand, what kind of beautiful woman can't you find at the Pleasure District?"

Tokikake laughed sheepishly and said,

"It's always the sa few hundred girls... I've gone so often, I'm starting to feel embarrassed freeloading off them."

Daren: "..."

"Tell the truth!" he said through gritted teeth.

"This is the truth."

Tokikake said seriously, a hint of lancholy gradually appearing on his face.

"Daren, to be honest, I'm tired of that life of debauchery. Now I just want to find a gentle girl from a decent family... and treat her right."

"Forget it." Daren directly ignored his performance and turned away.

"Wait... Actually..."

Tokikake glanced around to make sure no one was nearby, then mumbled,

"They're too experienced... I... I feel like... I'm done before they even start."

At the last part, Tokikake wore the look of a tragic hero, sighing deeply.

Daren: "..."

"So, you see, Daren..."

Tokikake tried to say more, but he noticed the veins popping out on Daren's forehead, his fists tightening, and the murderous intent rising in his eyes.

"Forget it, never mind, the Pleasure District is fine! It's convenient and quick!"

Tokikake shivered, realized things were going south, and imdiately bolted. In just a few flashes, he disappeared, showing off his impressive physical skills.

"...Unbelievable."

Watching Tokikake's fleeing figure, Daren took a few heavy puffs of his cigar before finally calming down.

He sighed, feeling a bit envious of that bastard Tokikake.

Living so freely and happily... Compared to that, was he maybe living too hard?

He shook his head, pulling a military Den Den Mushi from his pocket.

He dialed a secure line.

Soon, a deep, arrogant voice ca through.

"Godfather-sama?"

Daren collected himself, his eyes sharpening instantly as he spoke calmly,

"Your na isn't on the latest list of Shichibukai."

"Doffy, you should know what to do."

The other end fell silent.

After a few seconds, Doflamingo's cold, crazed laughter echoed through the Den Den Mushi.

"Fufufufu, I understand, Godfather."

...

At the sa ti.

New World.

Doflamingo put away the Den Den Mushi, soaring through the sky like a flamingo.

White clouds, seabirds, and the blue sea rushed past beneath him.

The fierce wind whipped his pink feather coat into a frenzy.

"You old bastards... If you won't give it to , I'll just take it myself. Fufufufu..."

A chilling glint flashed behind his sunglasses, and the grin on his face grew more and more unhinged.

In the distance, a prosperous island full of bright lights and decadent nightlife slowly ca into view.

"Co on, Queen of the Pleasure District... Let's see what kind of business you want to discuss with ."

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