One Piece Gunslinger

If the "ghost" truly accepted anything and killed anyone, then the balance of this country would have been broken long ago. Who knows how chaotic things would have become.

On the other hand, directly assassinating the leaders of those large gangs and powerful forces would be tantamount to killing the goose that lays the golden eggs. Only by maintaining this delicate balance can one profit from it.

However, these are all external analyses, and the actual situation is not like that at all.

"Ghost," whose real name is Kevin, is unlike those shady outsiders like businessmen, soldiers, and members of the Mafia. He is a native-born citizen of Yutaka.

It wasn't just "Ghost"; all the assassins inside the Gates of Hell were actually native locals.

It can be said that these locals are the most miserable group of people in the Kingdom of Yutukana.

They had lived in peacetime when suddenly war broke out, and warlords, gangsters, and pirates ravaged the land, while these people were nothing more than natives waiting to be slaughtered.

The king, with his guards remaining holed up in the palace, did nothing. This led to the massacre of many of the natives during that period, or their deaths from disease and famine.

Just like their organization's name, Gates of Hell. Of the original natives, not only were less than one in ten left, but practically less than one in a hundred survived.

They were like people who had crawled out of hell, experiencing a hellish world.

Climbing out isn't enough; who will pay for the loss of their loved ones and friends? There were even cases where an entire village was slaughtered, leaving only one survivor.

Then they got angry.

King Donald did nothing, the world government did nothing, and in the end, they even had to acknowledge the legitimacy of the gangs and maintain the status quo.

In addition, the World Government also secretly supports forces, including foreign merchants, pirates, and recruited soldiers.

In the eyes of these locals, it was they, the outsiders, who occupied the country and became the masters of this land, while the locals were not.

So what if they're angry? They're just mortals, mortals struggling and resisting in hell. What can they do?

Yes! They can do something, they can open that familiar gate to hell again, and this time send those despicable ambitious people back to where they belong, one by one.

The wrath of the emperor can cause millions to die and blood to flow for miles.

However, even a common man in a fit of rage can spill blood five steps away.

Since they were able to crawl out of hell, their will and spirit cannot be judged by common sense.

Three years later, the Gates of Hell were established.

It's hard to imagine that just three years ago, some of them were simple and hardworking farmers, some were innocent teenagers, some were kind and amiable housewives, some were chefs with superb skills, and so on.

Now, they've all become agile, bloodthirsty, and ruthless killers.

What they went through in those three years, perhaps only they themselves know.

At first, they didn't intend to charge fees, nor did they take many jobs. They killed a lot of gang leaders, unscrupulous merchants, and nobles.

As a result, many people were killed and many manpower was lost. Sometimes, due to limited intelligence, lives were lost in vain.

After discussing it, everyone realized that things couldn't continue like this.

We are the only remaining bloodline besides the royal family and nobles. It can be said that we must not only seek revenge, but also preserve our bloodline. These unnecessary sacrifices are unacceptable.

Moreover, if things continue like this, there will be no source of funding, and the money and manpower will dwindle with each battle. In the end, before anyone else can even make a move, the organization will fall apart.

So they simply turned the organization's assassination operations into a source of profit, taking money from their enemies while simultaneously taking their lives.

Fortunately, those previous assassinations weren't a complete waste of time; they actually helped him gain fame and recognition.

Using money from an enemy to raise the next generation is definitely better than brute force in the long run. My unfinished business can be continued by my son, and inherited by my grandson; so it can continue endlessly.

After that, the leader began to call himself a "ghost," signifying someone who had rushed out of hell to claim lives. From then on, he abandoned his original name, Kevin, which also meant giving up his identity as a human being.

This whole process has led to the current situation.

The assassin organization Hellgate has a small number of members, but each member is an elite, well-versed in the art of assassination. Despite being a lone entity, it has become a force to be reckoned with.

Chapter Forty-Seven: The Shadow

In the heart of "Ghost," there is nothing that cannot be killed. The leaders of those powerful forces, including Donald, are not those who cannot be killed, but those who dare not be killed.

Even with the strength of "Ghost," they are not strong enough to deal with them, and there is no one in the entire organization who can match them.

It is said that those people have awakened their domineering aura, and some of them are even ability users. Their power is extremely strong. Such a large organization needs "Ghost" as its pillar. Apart from "Ghost", no one else can shoulder this responsibility.

The next generation is still young and hasn't grown up yet. It would cost a lot of money to educate and train them in a secluded place.

Therefore, "Ghost" refuses all orders to assassinate leaders of powerful forces, prioritizing stability.

However, if you walk by the river often enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet.

Today, Captain Jack Sparrow is going to punish this so-called "devil" and teach him a lesson.

Inside the secret base of Hell's Gate, Kevin sat at a table, frantically dealing with various matters, both big and small, within the organization.

"Burp burp." The Den Den Mushi (snail phone) on the table rang.

Kevin answered the phone: "Boss, someone has placed an order, specifically requesting your personal involvement."

Hearing that there was work to be done, Kevin put down what he was doing and asked, "Is the money enough? And who is the target? It's not someone extremely dangerous, is it?"

"Yes, everything is ready, and the target's information has also been received. It was obtained from 'Shadow,' so it's absolutely reliable."

Kevin was silent for a moment before replying, "Okay, bring me the target's information in a bit, and I'll take a look before making a decision."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

"Heh." Kevin, sitting in his chair, chuckled to himself, "I have to say, I'm getting more and more afraid of death. Now I have to double-check everything before accepting a mission."

A short while later, a member came to Kevin with a document in his hand. After handing the document over, the person turned and left without lingering.

Kevin carefully read through Captain Jack's information.

Name: Jack Sparrow

Race: human

Age: Unknown, estimated to be around 30 years old.

Identity: President of the Red Rock Society in Pacquia.

Experience: He landed in Yutaka three days ago and killed Joyce, the former chairman of the Red Rock Society and a user of the Insect-Insect Fruit, on his first day. He then eliminated some opponents and became the chairman of the Red Rock Society.

This move exploited Joyce's arrogance and hubris. Joyce let the wolf into the house, then faced two opponents alone, which led to his current predicament.

Two days later, last night they annexed the Ironwood Society, becoming the largest gang in Pacqui City.

This operation, much like Joyce's, led to the discovery of the hidden mastermind behind the Ironwood Society—Hans. Again, by first eliminating the leader and then incorporating his subordinates, they suffered almost no losses and absorbed another gang.

However, what surprised us was that Jack once again demonstrated his powerful intelligence-gathering ability. In just three days after arriving in Pacqui City, he was able to find Hans of the Ironwood Society.

We, the Shadows, have never sold Hans's information to the Red Rock Society or Captain Jack Sparrow. The source of Jack's information remains a mystery.

It is estimated that there will be new moves soon, to eliminate the Black Bear Gang, the last gang in Pacqui City that can rival them.

As for his previous experiences, details are unknown.

It was as if he had suddenly appeared in Yutaka, and it was unclear where he came from.

The tavern was filled with stories of Captain Jack Sparrow's past adventures, but after a thorough investigation, they were found to be almost entirely unbelievable. No one knew Barbossa, and no one knew anything about the curse of the gold coins.

Of course, the possibility that the experience is true cannot be ruled out; there are still things in the world that we have not yet figured out, but the chances are extremely small.

Personality: Carefree and easygoing, a rum enthusiast who seems indifferent to everything except rum and titles; slovenly and unkempt. He's often eccentric and his behavior cannot be understood by normal standards. Especially regarding titles, he always insists on being addressed as Captain Jack Sparrow.

Based on Jack's fabricated adventures, we have reason to suspect that these actions may have been staged.

Strength: Above average (tentative)

He once demonstrated his ability to hit a target 100 meters away with a single shot in full view of the public, showing his extremely accurate marksmanship.

During his fight with Joyce, he pulled out a powerful firearm, which was what brought Joyce down. We speculate that this is Jack's most powerful trump card.

His swordsmanship was mediocre. Although he always carried a curved sword at his waist, it was of little use. During his fight with Joyce, he was agile and attacked Joyce's joints with the curved sword, but he could not cause any damage to Joyce.

It's worth noting that one of his subordinates is a fishman named Haku, whose strength is even greater than Captain Jack's, and who can fight Joyce head-on.

Furthermore, during the subsequent investigation of the scene of the glorious battle that night, it can be inferred from the traces that it was Haku who mainly fought against Hans.

Although the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head, there were signs of being restrained before death, indicating that he was being held down by something and was shot dead by Jack while lying on the ground.

This fishman is a master of Fishman Karate and possesses formidable strength. As for why he works under Captain Jack Sparrow, who is weaker than him, we have no idea.

Special: Compared to Jack's unremarkable strength, his intelligence is more noteworthy. In just a few days, he was able to rise from an unknown pirate to become the number one person in Pacquia City, which speaks volumes.

The next page features a picture of Jack and Haku.

When Kevin saw this document, he almost thought he had picked up the wrong one. It was unbelievable that the document was given by the shadowy figure.

Kevin had read a lot of information on the Shadow, and each piece of information was meticulous and detailed. It could be said that everything he had done from birth to the present was thoroughly investigated, so much so that each time the information was brought over, it was dozens of pages long.

However, Captain Jack Sparrow's information is an exception; it's pitifully short, only three pages long. One page even contains photos of Jack and Haku. The last page is a map of the Red Rock Society's base, specifically the area beneath the Crimson Rock Tavern.

What Kevin found even more incredible was that when did so many possibilities, estimates, unknowns, tentative, speculations, mysteries, doubts, and unknowns appear in the information about the shadowy figure?

This is completely different from the shadowy figure Kevin knew before.

Or rather, Captain Jack Sparrow's background is just too mysterious.

However, if Jack and his crew saw the same document, they would probably gasp in surprise.

Only a handful of people present at the time knew about the battle with Joyce, but now the details of that battle are being unearthed bit by bit by the Shadow.

Moreover, only three people know about the battle with Hans. The scene was sealed off and subsequently repaired. It's incredible that you, the shadowy figure, were able to investigate so much.

They even conducted a detailed investigation into Jack's fabricated experiences, concluding that the experiences were fabricated and deducing that Jack was faking it. If Jack saw such information, he would have no choice but to admit defeat.

As rumored, the Shadow's intelligence agents are widespread and have even infiltrated many organizations; this is not just empty talk.

The fact that it could suppress the Gates of Hell was also due to its own strength, making it the second strongest force among the eight factions. The Shadow's all-pervasive intelligence capabilities were indeed well-deserved.

The issue is that Hans guessed wrong; Jack had no idea beforehand. It was just a coincidence. Jack was clearly targeting Fujitora that day. And it was Fujitora who suppressed Hans in the first place.

Chapter Forty-Eight: Assassination Attempt

Kevin was also conflicted when he received this information.

On one hand, with Captain Jack Sparrow, whose background information is completely unknown, who knows what other tricks he might have up his sleeve?

On the other hand, Kevin, unaware of the situation, also harbored a strong desire to assassinate Captain Jack Sparrow. Within this land, three major gangs already loomed like three mountains, weighing heavily on the land.

Kevin certainly didn't want a fourth one, and ideally, he'd take care of Benny the black bear as well afterward.