However, with the power of the Sharingan, everything was still quite clear to see.
"Your speed and strength aren't bad. You're a surprisingly strong Navy captain!"
"Create, Create – Four Arms Spear!"
In an instant, Yakos sprouted two additional arms, each holding a spear identical to the first.
"Bang, bang, bang…"
All four spears attacked together, and neither speed nor power diminished.
This guy really is…
"Shave!"
Yeyin used Shave to instantly retreat and then placed his hand on his sword hilt.
"One-Sword Style – Hundred Birds!"
Yeyin slashed forward. Even with four arms, Yakos couldn't defend against such high-frequency attacks!
"Chirp, chirp, chirp…"
As crimson birds flew out from his blade, Yeyin stood on the edge of the ship.
"You can restore what you create, can't you? I didn't feel like I hit any vital points."
Yeyin looked at Yakos, who was crouched on the ground, and spoke calmly.
"Heh, so you noticed?"
"What a powerful young Navy officer!"
"So, how about joining my…"
"Wait, wait, wait!"
Before Yakos could finish, Yeyin raised his hand.
"Could I clean up this place first? This mess is really bothering me."
Yeyin said slowly.
"Clean up?"
"You just said…"
Before Yakos could finish, Yeyin had already started sweeping.
"Go ahead, tell me about your aspirations and dreams. I'll listen carefully!"
Yeyin said as he swept the deck.
"Hahaha, interesting!"
"We're all like-minded individuals who never rob or plunder! All my wealth comes from taking down vicious pirates and nobles."
"We never lay a hand on civilians…"
Yakos began to share his dreams—hoping to bring down the nobility and gradually rise to godhood, ultimately aiming to also hunt down the "dragons." In their terms, the "dragons" were the Celestial Dragons!
To his credit, Yakos did seem to have some integrity.
As Yakos became more passionate in his storytelling, Yeyin sped up his cleaning. Three hours later, the five pirate ships were spotless.
Meanwhile, Yakos was still narrating his plan.
"Over a thousand collection points—nice!"
Yeyin thought to himself.
He had also gained some Haki and basic attributes, plus some odd items like canned food with unknown uses.
"Alright, I understand your vision."
"But have you considered that, because of you, civilians may end up suffering even more?"
Yeyin asked calmly.
"Making civilians suffer more?"
"That's impossible! We've never harmed civilians!"
Yakos replied firmly.
"When you rob the nobles, they, to sustain their lavish lifestyles, will increase their exploitation."
"Isn't that an impact?"
"You didn't kill Bo Ren, yet Bo Ren died because of you."
(It's to say that you didn't kill anyone directly but someone died due to you)
Yeyin said indifferently.
Hearing Yeyin's words, Yakos froze.
He had always believed he was upholding justice for the people. But now, his heart wavered because of a single sentence from this Navy officer.
What he didn't know was that what Yeyin spoke was a truth proven by history. How could he argue against it?
(End of chapter)