Settsetse! The Pirate Nemesis

Sett's face showed no sign of worry.

After a moment of silence, Tiger, who was standing to the side, seemed to remember something and said, "By the way... did you know? The Celestial Dragons abolished slavery."

"Oh?" Hearing this, Sett raised an eyebrow in surprise, then asked with a chuckle, "Wow, that's impressive. Those Bordered Yellow Banners can make such a decision?"

"You scared me."

Upon hearing this, Tiger, who was standing to the side, said with some emotion, "After you caused a huge disturbance in the Holy Land Mary Geoise, the people from the World Government investigated your past experiences... well, not just them, but also those newspapers."

"Not surprising, after all, I'm a celebrity now."

“More than that… you’re the brightest star on the high seas right now, and nobody would dare say a word,” Tiger said. “They’ve found out… you’re a slave too.”

"...?"

Hearing this, he was stunned. After a long pause, Sett finally realized—the first time he appeared was with Robin on a slave trader's ship in the West Blue. He had killed the slave traders on board back then, so it must have been the slaves he had released who spread the news?

Sett was unaware that this moment of surprise only confirmed Tiger's suspicions—it was the same when Tiger first met Sett, right after he escaped from the slave ship. Although they fought when they first met, it was thanks to Sett's help that the slave traders were eventually distracted.

I thought it was a coincidence, but now I realize it was all fate... Two escaped slaves met.

Thinking about it, Tiger said with some emotion, "In general, the Celestial Dragons were probably afraid of angering you again because of the slave system, so they simply abolished it. Those slaves who escaped have now returned to normal lives. Well, at least those guys from the World Government don't dare to make things difficult for you because of your slave status."

"That's not bad~" Sett said, taking a sip of his beer mixed with steel compound. "It's a good thing. In that case, let them think what they want."

Sett didn't care whether his past made others think he was some kind of slave. He had the power in his own hands; anyone who dared to make a sound could be easily killed with a single punch. Besides, for those who had achieved great success, a humble origin was far more prestigious and legendary.

The rise of ordinary people has always been a mainstream theme in wish-fulfillment novels.

"Speaking of which, you should also prepare to go back."

"What's wrong?" Sett raised an eyebrow in surprise upon hearing Tiger's question.

Seeing this, Tiger said, "You haven't shown up for a while, and the World Government is a little hesitant about whether you are still alive... You know, after all, you were in really bad condition when you left."

"so what?"

"So they sent the navy to Antuo Island to put pressure on you, trying to force you out."

221·Forced to Open

Sett showed no surprise at Tiger's words.

The terrifying destructive power Sett displayed in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise was unbelievable, not only to the World Government but even to Sett himself—because in that instant, the destructive power and vitality Sett exhibited surpassed the limits that this world should possess.

At least, in Sett's understanding, this world hadn't reached the point in fantasy where "even the Great Dao has been obliterated." There was no such thing as a peak general level, the Nine Revolutions Immaculate Realm, or a half-step marshal level, the Golden Core Great Perfection, nor was there such thing as a peak half-step emperor level, the Imperial Vice-Emperor Realm, or the Enlightenment Nirvana Realm.

The power levels in this world are simply defined by mastery of Haki, swordsmanship, physical training, and the development of Devil Fruit abilities… Under these circumstances, Sett's displayed combat power is clearly beyond the norm. It feels like… like…

Just like in the League of Legends lore...

Thinking about it this way, it doesn't seem too outrageous.

Sett stroked his chin. Putting everything else aside, if we're really talking about the lifeform disintegration ray, any organic organism is destined to be analyzed and disintegrated... After all, in the lore of League of Legends, the destruction of the Shurima Empire is inextricably linked to the Void.

If the calculations are based on this level of intensity... After some thought, Sett realized that he still had a lot of room for improvement.

“Speaking of which… who is this guy called ‘Im’? I’ve never heard of him before,” Tiger said, pointing to the image on the other side of the newspaper. “In the video, he’s the one who took your final headbutt, right? He seems even stronger than the Five Elders? Do you know Sett?”

"I don't recognize it." Faced with Tiger's question, Sett didn't hide anything. He said frankly, "This is the first time I've seen this thing either... It's probably an old monster from the World Government, right? After all, it has several hundred years of history, and there's still a hundred years left to open the Void History. Maybe it left behind some kind of monster... Otherwise, given the Navy's current state, those great pirates from the New World would probably have already stormed into Holy King's City."

This was no joke—three admirals were seriously injured, the Fleet Admiral was on the verge of death, and the Five Elders wouldn't have survived the shockwave of the deliberate punch if it weren't for the intervention of that guy named "Im." With such a weakening, the World Government's authority was immediately put to a severe test.

A glance at the accompanying image in the news revealed that Im had already spotted Morgans in the air—in the midst of the battle, while the three admirals were preoccupied, a powerful figure like Im was clearly observing the overall situation. And something like what was shown in the picture…

“He got anxious too.” Sett chuckled, his tone amused and casual. “This guy could have continued to hide. He probably saw the Navy’s crushing defeat and the Five Elders’ incompetence, so he was afraid that the Sea Emperors would take advantage of the situation. So he deliberately leaked some of his information to maintain the balance of the sea.”

Sett had a vivid memory of this guy named Im.

Even under direct sunlight, it remained a pitch-black entity, shrouded in shadow. So mysterious, it made Sett want to punch that cryptic head of its.

"I'm awake now, I need to get ready to leave."

After stretching his body, Sett said to Tiger, "If anything happens, just say my name, or come to Antwerp Island. From now on, the West Blue is my territory. Sea Emperor? What a load of rubbish. From now on, I'm 'West Blue Overlord' Sett!"

In Sett's eyes, anything that isn't done perfectly is just mediocre... A sea emperor? That sounds utterly uninteresting. Especially with three already, how could he possibly squeeze in four local old folks? The thought alone made Sett feel nauseous.

A bunch of criminals dare to stand on equal footing with me? Don't even dream about it.

Thankfully, it wasn't Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu.

As he spoke, Sett waved to the slaves who were maneuvering the sails beside him: "Hey, I'm getting ready to go back to the West Sea!"

"..."

Upon hearing Sett's words, the surrounding slaves began to murmur amongst themselves, creating a somewhat noisy atmosphere. Most of these slaves were homeless and had initially been determined to wait for Sett's departure. After Sett successfully evacuated Mary Geoise, they gathered around him, and now, some, influenced by Sett, decided to become employees of the Casino of the End. However, others seemed unwilling to simply become employees of the Casino of the End…

"Are you planning to go back?"

Hearing Hancock's words, Sett looked somewhat surprised—not because he was envious of the little girl.

Indeed, due to the power of her Devil Fruit and her physique, even at a young age, Hancock exudes a captivating, undeniably alluring charm, like the sweet and sour taste of a green apple. However, this charm is largely based on the effects of her Devil Fruit. With sufficient magic resistance, this allure has no effect on Sett.

Similarly, Sett's confusion stemmed from this very point—in the past month and a half, the person who had been most enthusiastic towards Sett was undoubtedly the little girl in front of him.

Especially after deciding to assemble his own team, and after learning that Hancock actually possessed the rare Conqueror's Haki, even Sett was somewhat surprised—after all, Sett awakened Conqueror's Haki when his mind went berserk in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.

Although Sett's Conqueror's Haki was no longer as ferocious as when it went berserk, capable of tearing the sky apart, it still possessed immense oppressive power. As for the grandeur of its initial awakening, it can only be said that Sett single-handedly elevated the awakening of Conqueror's Haki to a level that was beyond their reach.

Regardless, this all signifies Hancock's extraordinary future potential—for one thing, Sett couldn't understand before why Shanks's miraculous dodge could produce such destructive power. But after awakening Conqueror's Haki, Sett could sense that he had vaguely guessed some of the clues.

Sett's talent in combat is undeniable. Even after just taking that one blow, relying solely on his senses and the sheer force of his flesh, Sett could glean some clues from the aftershocks. Like Armament Haki binding... perhaps Conqueror's Haki can also be used for binding?

"Ok!"

Hearing Sett's words, Hancock knew Sett might be disappointed in her, but she still nodded firmly. Her two younger sisters looked at her with a hint of confusion. However, considering their sister's long-standing protection and her own considerations, they didn't say anything more.

Hancock's thoughts on this were quite simple—having gone through this period with Sett, Hancock had personally witnessed the impact that Sett's arrival had had on the World Government, which ruled over the seas.

It was precisely because of this that Hancock increasingly realized one thing—that her current strength was far from enough. She needed to be of greater value to Lord Sett!

Thinking this, Hancock's eyes, which had been somewhat disappointed by her separation from Sett, were once again filled with fighting spirit. Sett, seeing Hancock's sudden shift from dejection to exhilaration, simply shrugged indifferently.

"Since you have your own goals, I won't say anything more. If anything happens, come to Antuo Island."

"Ok!"

Hearing Sett's words, Hancock, who had been prepared to be seen as ungrateful, was overjoyed to find that Sett didn't despise her. Sett didn't seem to care much, and simply said to the other slaves, "I'll go first. Those who want to follow me will go to Antor Island in the West Blue."

As soon as he finished speaking, a purple halo shone around Sett.

Meanwhile, after nearly two months, Antuo Island has now returned to calm.

Just as Sett had suspected, with Sett's escape, the World Government was now hesitant to act rashly. On one hand, they wanted to take advantage of the situation to force Sett out; on the other hand, they feared Sett's ability to endure and were afraid of losing the last thing that could restrain him... Yes. In the World Government's eyes, while the Armored Casino on Antwerp Island was powerful, it still couldn't cause much of a stir without Sett.

Of course, the world government has the right and the foundation to say this.

But it is precisely because they are wary of Sett, who is unburdened and fearless, that the World Government has instructed them to only reluctantly surround and not attack him, and they will not even prohibit merchant ships from passing through.

It's worth mentioning that, with the initial naval raid on Antuo Island being captured alive by Issho and his crew, Capone Casino has now packed up its valuables and fled, becoming pirates and setting sail ten years ahead of schedule...

In these turbulent times, Robin did not pursue the enemy. Instead, she used this time to eliminate all remaining World Government forces on Antwerp Island and to speed up the construction of the Ark Maxim, preparing to flee in advance if Sett was too injured to appear. She had even basically finalized the route to the Sky Island that led to the high-speed airway.

"What bad luck..."

As he stepped off the warship, Kuzan's face was filled with helplessness—he truly didn't want to show his face. After all, even now, the thought of Sett Kuzan still left him with a lingering psychological trauma.

But there was nothing they could do. Sakazuki had lost an arm, and Kizaru's muscles from his ankle to his waist were torn apart by the God Slayer Spear. He still couldn't get out of bed, fearing that he would suffer long-term consequences and become a cripple.

In short, we were forced to operate.

Thinking it over, Kuzan tidied his clothes and, as usual, rode his bicycle toward Antuo Island.

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222·Return

Looking at Kuzan approaching from across the sea, Yixiao, who had come to know him better over the past few months, wore a calm expression.

"It's coming."

"coming."

After a week of relentless pressure, the people on Antuo Island were initially quite nervous. However, as time passed, they no longer felt much fear towards Kuzan and the other naval forces on Antuo Island. What remained was probably just numbness and indifference.

Or perhaps, everyone now understands one thing—that as long as Sett doesn't appear, the World Government won't dare to take action.

But this time, things seemed different. After parking the car, Kuzan looked casual. But before Kuzan could even react, suddenly, another fleet of warships began rapidly approaching the port of Antuo Island behind him.

Upon witnessing this scene, Yi Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly, maximizing his Observation Haki, and said with a hint of wariness, "Sir, what is this all about? Are you perhaps taking advantage of my blindness?!"

Upon hearing this, not only the subordinates of the Wanhao Casino around Yi Xiao, but even Kuzan himself, had a sudden change in expression. A hint of surprise and doubt flashed in his originally lazy eyes, and then he quickly said, "Although you may not believe it, this fleet is not mine... Well, it seems we have no choice but to fight!"

Halfway through his speech, Kuzan seemed to remember something, and his expression suddenly turned somewhat grim—if he remembered correctly, the World Government was now somewhat dissatisfied with the Navy's passive attitude of encircling but not attacking.

Indeed, now is not a good time to provoke Sett, after all, Sett's strength is undeniable—no one would question that Sett is the strongest fighter on the seas. After all, Sett in his berserk state is terrifying. A direct confrontation with the Holy Land Mary Geoise is a feat even the Pirate King Roger couldn't accomplish.

Of course, in reality, Sett wouldn't dare to go berserk unless absolutely necessary... but that doesn't seem to matter much. Like nuclear weapons, having them is enough; they don't necessarily have to be used. Even if they are used, once or twice is enough...

Because after one or two times, people will be fully aware of the power of nuclear weapons... This refers to a certain country by name.

However, there's no denying that everyone now believes Sett is extremely weak. The only uncertainty is just how weak he is... If he's so weak that he can't even recover from his injuries, then while Sett may still pose a threat, he won't be as intractable as before.

These warships were undoubtedly assigned by agents of the World Government.

Sengoku had just awakened, and his consciousness was still somewhat unclear. As for Sett's relationship with the Navy, the World Government hadn't cared before, but given how things had progressed, it was impossible for them not to harbor some resentment—"Our fighting organization is so close to the bandits who attacked our base? What are they doing?"

Just like now, feeling the sudden ferocity of Yixiao and the others, Kuzan was also in a difficult position—he couldn't very well say that this was the work of the World Government, could he? After all, as a Marine Admiral, it was only natural that he obeyed the World Government. If he uttered such a statement, which was tantamount to treason, Kuzan's Marine career would basically be over.

Kuzan still has deep feelings for the Navy.

"Is this another one of the Five Elders' tricks? How despicable."

Upon hearing the news, Robin rushed over, her face filled with disgust. Kuzan's expression also became somewhat peculiar upon seeing Robin—Kuzan recognized her.

During the Buster Call on Ohara, Akainu's bombardment of the refugee ship caused Kuzan to deeply question the justice he believed in. In this process of questioning, he decided to let Robin go… And now, although seven years have passed, Robin's appearance is still stunning, especially her high-bridged nose. It's safe to say that Kuzan recognized Robin on his very first day back on Antwerp Island.

At first, Robin did try to hide her identity. After all, her status as the child of a demon was far too special... Ohara was destroyed because of the Void Century research, and if others found out that she could decipher the Poneglyphs, it would bring her even more misfortune.

But after all that happened, Robin suddenly realized something—that compared to Sett's crimes, her ability to decipher the Poneglyphs was nothing.

Sett almost wiped out all the Celestial Dragons in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.