Both options offered the most ordinary rewards?
Vivian blinked.
It wasn't unprecedented, and whichever option he chose, he wouldn't be in danger because of it.
The only thing that would be affected seemed to be the direction of subsequent events. But this didn't mean that these options were meaningless, as they often brought unexpected gains to Vivian.
Just like now.
He felt that he might gain the friendship of a future admiral.
"Stop!" Ignoring the short Jack, Vivian shouted, leaping forward and standing in front of Fujitora, much to the astonishment of Tashigi and Kuto.
"You guys, bullying a blind man, don't you feel ashamed?"
[You chose option 2, reward: +1 Spirit]
Seeing Vivian suddenly jump out, several staff members were immediately displeased. The leader raised his hand and punched directly at Vivian's face.
Naturally, Vivian wasn't going to stand there and take the hit.
He leaned back, easily dodging the punch, and simultaneously lifted his right leg, kicking out four times at high speed, sending the four casino staff in front of him flying. Vivian patted his pants and turned to Fujitora, asking with concern, "Uncle, are you hurt?"
"I'm fine," Fujitora waved his hand. "Young man, thank you for helping me."
But as soon as he finished speaking…
"Hey, you brat, are you ignoring me?"
Short Jack, veins bulging on his forehead, couldn't bear it any longer. He raised his hand and fired a shot straight at Vivian's chest.
Vivian wanted to dodge, but before he could move, an invisible pressure spread through the air. The bullet fired by Short Jack was eerily frozen in mid-air, then fell to the ground with a clatter, rolling away.
Short Jack: (°ー°〃)
Casino patrons and gang members: ╭(°A°`)╮
"What happened?"
"Is that guy a Devil Fruit user?!"
Cries of surprise echoed.
The onlookers scattered to the corners of the casino in fear.
Fujitora, in an apologetic tone, said, "I didn't mean to cause trouble, but I can't tolerate cheating in gambling…"
It turned out that Fujitora was just passing through and happened to come to this casino.
This guy had a natural love for gambling. Whenever he reached a town with such a place, he would definitely be seen there. This hadn't changed even after he became an Admiral in the original story.
"Guys, grab your weapons and take down these two bastards!"
After a brief shock, Short Jack wiped the sweat from his forehead and gave the order.
What a joke, I'm the local gang boss!
Two outsiders think they can shake my position on BBQ Island?
Bang—bang bang—!
Bullets kept firing, but they were all frozen in mid-air by Fujitora's gravity fruit ability, unable to advance an inch.
Just as Fujitora drew his cane sword to counterattack, Vivian's figure was already approaching Short Jack.
With a speed almost dazzling, a heavy punch struck short Jack's jaw, sending him and the ceiling above him flying to the second floor.
The remaining gang members hadn't even made a move when Tashigi and Kuto simultaneously drew their swords, cutting them all down with swift swordsmanship.
From the moment the gun was fired to the moment they fell, it took less than fifteen seconds. When Vivian took off his plain clothes, revealing the military uniform underneath, the gamblers on the scene began to whisper in shock.
"Navy?!"
"Why would the Navy come to a casino on BBQ Island?"
"Is gambling illegal now?"
Clutching their chips tightly, the gamblers looked at Vivian and his companions with fearful eyes.
At this moment, Fujitora, standing behind Vivian, smiled and said, "Thank you, young man, you've saved me again."
"Dealing with this kind of scum isn't that hard." Vivian shrugged.
[Mission: Defeat the local gang leader (Completed)]
[New Mission: Retrieve the antidote. (Current second stage)]
Seeing the mission prompt, Vivian didn't hesitate. He went to the second-floor room, dragged Jack to the corner, and punched him hard in the stomach.
Bang!
With a muffled sound, Jack vomited his lunch, instantly waking up in a panic, "Don't kill me, don't kill me!! I am under…"
Bang!
"Under what?"
"Nothing… sob sob…"
Jack choked out.
He had never been so humiliated in his life.
"Sir, we are very honest. We just run a gambling house and gamble a bit. We don't even collect protection fees. Why are you arresting us?" One of the underlings cried out in grievance.
Hearing this, Vivian glanced at him and kicked his left leg. The underling felt a numbness in his leg, then lost all feeling and collapsed to the ground, screaming in pain.
"Honest?"
Vivian lit a cigar, "Keep pretending. I've already sent people to investigate you. In recent years, you've been collecting a lot of bribes from several nearby government-affiliated islands, haven't you?"
"Tell me, who is the person behind you?"
Jack didn't build this gang alone. With his strength, it was impossible. That's why Vivian asked.
As expected, upon hearing this question, Jack fell silent. He lowered his head, wiped away his tears, and put on a tough expression, saying nothing.
Until Vivian punched him twice more, he finally confessed, "It's… it's one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Doflamingo, who is helping me behind the scenes. I'm just working for him. It's not my fault. I have to give him more than half of the money I receive every month."
"Doflamingo?" Vivian squinted his eyes.
That guy's influence has reached this place?
He's extending his reach into government-affiliated countries. Is he really that bold, or is he relying on his knowledge of the Celestial Dragons' secrets to act fearlessly?
Vivian took a deep drag on his cigarette.
"By the way, where's the antidote?"
"The… the antidote… was also given to me by Lord Doflamingo. I don't know how to remove the toxin… sob sob sob…"
Covering his face, which was beaten like a pig's head, short Jack cried out again in grievance.