"Where's Hidan-nii?"
"I don't know; I haven't seen him all morning."
The morning after the incident, the CP5 agents awoke to find their captain, Hidan, missing.
They noticed Kaizen standing at the bow of the ship, gazing intently in one direction.
"Hey! Have you seen our brother Hidan?" one of the agents asked Kaizen, his tone more accusatory than inquisitive.
"Hidan? That kid sure knew how to make an exit," Kaizen replied without turning around, his words carrying an air of finality.
The agents exchanged uneasy glances, sensing something amiss.
"Hey! We're asking you if you've seen Brother Hidan. What are you answering?" the agent pressed, his voice tinged with suspicion.
"He has been killed by me," Kaizen said, turning around with a nonchalant expression, his demeanor almost mocking.
"What...?" The agents were taken aback, struggling to process his words.
"Your good brother was killed by me because he was really annoying. He even talked about his ideals with me. He was obviously just a lackey of the Celestial Dragons, and he pretended to be in front of me. It made me sick..." Kaizen continued, his tone casual, as if discussing a trivial matter.
"Insulting and killing Brother Hidan? That's unforgivable!" The agents' anger flared, their expressions darkening.
"Are you angry now? It's just an emotionless pawn that died. Maybe a person full of justice ideals will be reborn somewhere? You still have to be a little open-minded about everything, what do you think?" Kaizen retorted, his words dripping with sarcasm.
"I want your life..." The agents lunged at Kaizen, their fury evident.
Kaizen was already prepared. Conqueror's Haki enveloped him as he struck with a fist in the air.
The wind from his punch sent the agents flying like fallen leaves.
The force of the impact instantly sent their bodies scattering, leaving them in disarray.
As the aggressive momentum dissipated, the CP5 agents regained their senses, but Kaizen's figure was long gone.
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In a secluded area of the sea, a small wooden boat floated quietly, its sole occupant a young man with a handsome appearance.
His brows were sharp, his hair neatly swept back, and his expression exuded an air of endless mockery toward the world.
Not long ago, he was a member of the world's most powerful spy agency; now, he was a free man pursuing his dreams.
The catalyst for this sudden change was nothing more than a cynical remark from an honest person.
"Live the rest of your life the way you want to!"
The man said this, looking into the distance, his mouth curving into a 45-degree smile, emitting an unpredictable aura.
These words were like a sharp sword, prying open his heart that had been sealed for more than twenty years with one blow.
He decided to pursue the unfinished ideal of his most beloved master, even if he died on the same path as his master.
Only at this moment did he realize the meaning of life, which was so abundant and pure.
"Thank you. If you are a guy like you, you will definitely be able to defeat everything in the world."
The man raised his head and looked at the blue sky. Recalling the man's face when he spoke, it was so cool.
At the same time, in the most supreme place of world political power, the Holy Land Mariejoa, an unfavorable change is in full swing.
The most powerful person in the World Government.
Five Elders.
"This world is riddled with holes. It's outrageous that it started to spiral out of control after Gol D. Roger was executed!"
"Gol D. Roger? What a ridiculous title. It's so ridiculous to dominate a place like that where garbage is everywhere."
"Where should the Marines go? The needle guiding the world has begun to tilt."
"The Shichibukai plan is booming. Is it a powerful tool to suppress pirates, or is it just a child's play to seek the far away at the expense of the near?"
"This world seems to be trying to escape our control!"
"In addition, great changes are also taking place in the New World."
"The Four Emperors force, composed of Whitebeard Edward Newgate, Golden Lion Shiki, Kaido, and Charlotte Linlin, has surfaced."
"Everything seems to be going in a bad direction!"
"Have you heard? Crocodile led his rookie pirate group to challenge the Whitebeard Pirates and failed. Crocodile's entire army was wiped out, and the resulting tsunami affected many people."
"This old friend Edward Newgate is as troublesome as ever!"
"Kaido's Beast Pirates have all occupied Wano and have taken control of a country. Is this a situation where we have to intervene?"
"Wait a minute, don't there still be those samurai in Wano? It's better not to get involved in this muddy water, otherwise you will only make a mess and get no benefits."
"Charlotte Linlin should not be underestimated.
She has been desperately expanding in the past few years, and her power has become large enough to pose a threat to any party.
Moreover, the cadres of the pirate group are all the children of her captain.
Such a pirate group is undoubtedly the most terrifying."
"The remnants on the Rocks Pirates' ship are really a headache! These troubles should have disappeared with that battle ten years ago!"
"On the other hand, Golden Lion Shiki hasn't done much recently, which is quite strange."
"We can't take it lightly. This guy is as strong as Roger. He will probably be the next one to be crowned the king."
"Perhaps he is brewing some huge conspiracy now. After all, after the death of Gol D. Roger, he has one less biggest enemy, and at the same time he is one step closer to his ambition."
"There is another important thing that is unpredictable."
"That young man who has been active in the East Blue recently and is incredibly powerful?"
"What's his name?"
"Kaizen."
"What a strange name. He doesn't look like a top powerhouse!"
"That's why it's incredible."
"Did he do something extraordinary again?"
"He declined the Shichibukai's invitation."
"Oh, it's really amazing."
"Now our face has been lost in front of the world again."
"We must respond harshly and make our position clear."
"That's right."
"A raging storm is about to blow again!"
"It's really uninteresting."
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TO BE CONTINUED...