One Piece Gunslinger

"Damn it, they said they didn't even know who they were attacking, so why did they just run straight towards Nami and the others without even looking back?"

Jason, seeing this, didn't have time to complain, because if he didn't stop them, their lives would be in danger.

Jason glanced up at the cliff, then, without taking a detour, he used the wall to leap up from the bottom and stood in front of the two women.

Although Kuro was ahead of Jason and much faster, he still took the slope and retraced his steps. As a result, he arrived at Nami's side after Jason.

Karina and Nami, who were hiding on the cliff, didn't see Kro at all. They only saw Kro disappear after activating the spoon, and then Jason quickly climbed up the cliff from below.

"How did you get...up here?" Nami only managed to say the first half of what she wanted to say before Jason swung his sword at the air in front of him. It wasn't until a clang rang out that the two women saw Jason slice off the claws that had been swung down by Kroo. Only then did they slowly finish their sentence.

However, the severed claw did not awaken Kro, who stubbornly swung at him with his other claw.

Previously, Kro had targeted Nami and Karina, which was easily blocked by Jason. Now, however, she has directly targeted Jason.

Speed ​​is power. Jason had taken Crow's attack head-on and his hand was still a little numb, but Crow seemed completely unaffected and could continue attacking.

If it weren't for the two people behind him, Jason might not have chosen to fight head-on; there were many other ways to resolve the situation. But now, at this crucial moment, if he's going to fight, he has to be able to fight.

Why should I hide? Others may avoid my blade, but I, Jason, have no reason to hide.

Facing Kro's second rapid attack, Jason charged forward with his heavy machete. The machete is a weapon for wide, sweeping attacks, requiring little skill.

While Kro was fast, he didn't fully utilize that advantage. During the spoon's activation, he used the claws, a highly skillful weapon, like a simple cleaver, which was worse than just using a cleaver.

One is a machete, meant for chopping. The other isn't a machete, yet it's used for chopping.

"So, he only had speed, but lacked the ability to control that speed. That's why he lost?" After the battle, Karina and Nami stood on the cliff and asked, watching the pirate ship flee in panic.

"No, it's mainly because he chose the wrong opponent. He ran into me. If he had just left quietly, there wouldn't have been so much trouble." Li Ang said smugly, having already put away his mask and machete.

"Come on, you're even trying to act like Usopp, calling yourself 'this great one'," Nami said dismissively. "But what are we going to do with these corpses?"

Speaking of the corpse, both of them were still deathly pale. After all, in the end, Kro was cleaved in two by the cleaver, knife and all, and this scene happened right before their eyes.

Before they could even prepare themselves, it was all over. Even though they had been adrift at sea for a while, they were still young girls, and the exceptionally bloody scene still had a significant impact on them.

“It would be troublesome if the villagers saw this,” Li Ang said, scratching his head. “So let’s dig a hole and bury them. I should have known better than to cut them all in half; it’s such a hassle to clean them up.”

"You have the nerve to say that," Nami said, still shaken. "When you turned around wearing that mask, I thought I was going to die here."

Karina chimed in, "Yes, yes, your battle was so bloody and terrifying. I regret agreeing to your request now. Thinking about it now, the newspapers were right. The Revolutionary Army is truly terrifying."

"Ahem, that was just a disguise technique, a kind of disguise called cosplay, yeah, that's right." Li Ang was a little embarrassed. But from a cosplay perspective, his actions just now completely captured the spirit of Jason, with a very high degree of accuracy, so calling it a disguise technique wouldn't be wrong.

At least on Earth, cosplaying Jason doesn't involve killing a few people along the way; this severely lacks that sense of horror and madness.

Then Li Ang shamelessly explained his entire set of cosplay disguise techniques to the two of them, making it sound so real that I believed him.

"So this is just a disguise method used to hide one's true identity when operating outside? If you're going to pretend to be a serial killer, then you have to act in a way that matches that?" Karina asked.

“That’s right.” Li Ang nodded vigorously. “Think about it, if you want to get close to the richest of the rich and steal his wealth, wouldn’t you also need to go through a disguise, get close to him and gain his trust, and then wait for the right opportunity to act?”

"That seems to make a lot of sense."

"Think about it again. If you were an ordinary person, he might not even want to talk to you, but if you were a big star, wouldn't that attract his attention? Then you'd have a chance."

What Li Ang was referring to was Karina's actions in the movie where she approached the Golden Emperor Tesoro. Although Karina hasn't acted on it yet, it makes perfect sense to her.

"Well, the advantage of this disguise is that it's hard to see through. Like me now, as long as I appear in front of everyone wearing a mask and carrying a machete, I am a murderer because that image has always been that of a murderer. But if you always act like a star, then you are a star. And nobody knows that you and I are actually revolutionaries."

At this point, Nami asked, "So, all those actions before were just for show, meant for those pirates?"

Li Ang nodded and said, "That's right, that's exactly it. Anyway, only Kro has seen our true faces, and when these people landed, Zango said, 'So the person we're dealing with is that serial killer.' That already revealed that they didn't actually know who we were."

I had been wearing a mask before they left, and I only took it off after they left. So all they knew was that a serial killer named Jason had killed Crow, and nothing else.

There was a reason why I told you to hide earlier; you were hiding on the cliff, and no one could see you in the dim moonlight.

What scares me a little is that Crow's actions almost exposed you. Luckily, Crow's reputation still stands; when they saw him using indiscriminate attacks, they all crouched on the deck, too afraid to move, which is why they didn't see you. It's just strange that the two of us ended up on the cliff while we were fighting.

After they leave, they will spread what they have seen and heard, and spread all the characteristics of Jason, so that I, as Li Ang, will be safe.

Moreover, if needed, I can use Jason's name to cause trouble. Any crime committed will be pinned on Jason, and I can use his notorious reputation to deter troublemakers. It's like I have two identities to use interchangeably.

"That sounds very appealing to me. I'm thinking of preparing a new identity right now," Karina said excitedly after hearing Li Ang's explanation.

"It's not that simple. Look, I've already put in a lot of effort to create the image of Jason, and I also need a bit of luck. Just like when you discovered that I was Jason halfway through the journey, this kind of behavior can leave some clues if you're not careful. If the enemy were to unravel the mystery and find out that you're hiding your identity, the relationship between the light and the dark would be reversed, and that would be dangerous."

“That’s true. These kinds of complicated things can’t be done easily. An identity that comes out suddenly requires a long period of management. You can’t just pop out of nowhere like that. That’s the thing I’m worst at.” Nami nodded. It seemed she was ready to give up on this path.

"I think I could give it a try. I feel like I have the talent for it." On the contrary, Karina was full of confidence.

The three of them buried the bodies while talking.

Of course, it was almost entirely Li Ang talking while the other two listened. And Li Ang also did all the dirty and hard work, whether it was digging pits, burying the bodies, or moving them.

"You want me to help lift half a body? No way." That perfectly captures what the two women were thinking.

"Alright, finally done." After filling in the hole, Li Ang said, "So now the problem is, what do I do with these clothes? I can't possibly meet Usopp tomorrow wearing my blood-stained clothes, can I?"

Chapter 162 Hidden Dangers

It has to be said that the biggest problem with cosplaying Jason is the costume; every time he transforms, he ends up covered in blood. Li Ang has already thrown away the original costume, since he can buy a new one in Sirob Village, and it's not worth the effort to clean up the bloodstains.

But it's the middle of the night now, where can you buy new clothes? If you go back to the hotel wearing blood-stained clothes like this, it will definitely arouse suspicion the next day.

Nami sighed, "I really can't do anything with you. The fact that Kuro is missing tomorrow will definitely cause a commotion. In order to avoid being exposed tomorrow, I'll reluctantly do your laundry."

Upon hearing this, Karina said sarcastically, "Oh? I didn't expect Nami to be willing to do men's laundry."

"I'm just worried about us being suspected. Besides, why don't you come and help us out?"

And so, Li Ang, who had been helpless against the blood-stained clothes, was brought back to life by the two women. It can only be said that Li Ang was definitely not as good as Nami and Karina in this respect.

After vigorously shaking it dry, Li Ang touched the still slightly damp clothes and decided to prepare a few more spares in the future, since it wasn't always possible to have two caring people to help solve this problem.

The next day, Li Ang was awakened early in the morning by a loud knocking on the door. Before he could open it, Nami's angry voice came from outside: "Shut up! It's only been a few days!"

It turns out that Usopp's actions not only woke up Leon, but also angered Nami in the next room. She hadn't slept well last night, and this only made her more grumpy.

When Li Ang opened the door, Usopp was squatting to the side, covering a large bump on his head, being scolded.

"You too, your temper is something else. You really need to change it, or you'll never find a boyfriend," Karina said to Nami as she came out.

"You're the one who can't find a boyfriend!" Nami retorted without hesitation when she saw it was Karina.

"Hey, if you two are like this, it'll be a miracle if you can even find boyfriends." Seeing the two arguing so fiercely, Li Ang joined the fray and launched an attack on both sides without hesitation.

As a result, this reckless behavior naturally aroused the two women's indignation. If Li Ang hadn't been so skilled and able to withstand their fierce attacks, he might have ended up in the hospital by now.

Hey, serves him right for being single forever.

After this little incident, Leon took Usopp back to the shore to prepare for the second phase of training.

"Why do I smell a hint of blood in the sea breeze?"

Usopp is indeed a gifted sniper with extremely keen senses. As soon as he arrived at the beach, he noticed the unusual smell. After a night of exposure to the elements, even if there was a hint of blood, it would be something that most people wouldn't be able to detect.

"Hmm, it probably drifted in from the sea, maybe it's a sea monster hunting for food or something."

Hearing Li Ang say that, both women inwardly spat. He even said Usopp was lying all day long; Li Ang was the real braggart, his lies just kept popping out.

However, Usopp didn't pay much attention to it and quickly forgot about it.

"The first step is complete. Now, for the second step, you need to try to hit the bullet I fired and deflect it from its intended trajectory. I wonder if you still have the guts to continue."

Faced with Li Ang's provocation, Usopp naturally exaggerated his boasting, since boasting costs nothing.

“Very well, then give it a try. I won’t remind you where my bullets went from here on out; it’s all up to you to observe.” With that, Li Ang raised his hand and shot Usopp in the shoulder.

Usopp was caught off guard by Li Ang's sudden shot and heard the bullet whizz past his shoulder.

"No way, Usopp. The real enemy won't tell you when they'll fire or where they'll aim. With that kind of reaction, you'd be dead already," Li Ang said earnestly.

“That one doesn’t count, let’s try again,” Usopp said sheepishly.

So Li Ang raised his hand again to aim, and another bullet flew towards Usopp.

"Good, I can see it. If I can see it, I can hit it." Usopp stared at the bullet, thinking this, and before he knew it, the bullet had flown behind him.

"Did you see that?" Li Ang said to Usopp, who looked completely bewildered and had just raised his hand. "Just because your eyes saw it doesn't mean your body can react in time. Even if you're agile, you're still too slow for a bullet."

"So the next goal is to train Usopp's reaction speed?" Karina and Nami had already started to slack off on the sidelines, but they still kept an eye on what was happening here from time to time.

“No.” Li Ang shook his head. “It’s not impossible to be faster than a bullet, but that’s still too far off for Usopp. I don’t think he can do it in the next few days.”

As he spoke, Li Ang stared at Usopp and said, "But you don't need to be faster than a bullet, just faster than a person drawing a gun. When someone draws a gun, you draw your bow, so you can intercept them when they shoot."

Usopp thought about it and it seemed to make sense. He treated the action that was faster than a bullet as just a story.

Over the next two hours, Usopp made one attempt after another, but without exception, he failed every time.

"Let's try again! I felt I was really close just now," Usopp cried out in frustration after yet another failure.

Usopp was right. From initially being unable to react at all, then gradually trying to intercept, to now being just centimeters away from successfully intercepting, Usopp's progress is nothing short of astonishing. For an ordinary person, it might take many years to reach this level.

However, what made the two girls, who were slacking off, uneasy was that the training process was going too smoothly. Previously, Li Ang could scare Usopp so much that he would wet his pants, but since Usopp could see the trajectory of bullets, he gradually lost his fear and began to train methodically and calmly.

This left the two of them greatly puzzled. Had Li Ang changed his ways? Impossible! Judging from the strange smile Li Ang gave them yesterday, he must have some other tricks up his sleeve for Usopp. The two had been prepared to watch Usopp get brutally beaten, but the scene was surprisingly peaceful.

Has Li Ang truly changed his ways?

That's impossible. The plan was to teach Usopp skills while also training his courage, and that courage training couldn't be limited to the first stage; the second stage was actually superior. However, neither Usopp nor the two who were slacking off had yet discovered this terrifying aspect.

"Really? It seems you're quite close. Perhaps you'll achieve your first success soon." Li Ang reloaded a few more bullets and fired them at Usopp's waist.

“Usopp, if you haven’t seen the danger lurking here, you might very well die by your own hand. I hope you won’t disappoint me.” Li Ang didn’t say this aloud.

When Usopp saw Leon raise his hand, he quickly pulled back his slingshot.

“Very good, now I can track the trajectory of the bullet as soon as it leaves the barrel. This shot will definitely hit it. As long as I shoot here, I will definitely hit it halfway.” Usopp stared intently at the muzzle, waiting for Leon to pull the trigger.

As the flash of light appeared from the muzzle of the gun, Usopp fixed his gaze on the high-speed bullet.

"Right now."

Just as Usopp thought the time was right and he was sure he would hit the target, and was about to let go, he vaguely saw a bullet in his chest, the bullet going straight through his heart.

"This……"

The two who were slacking off were also dumbfounded, because Usopp, who was close to success, not only did not shoot the bullet in his hand, but instead, as if he was being threatened by Li Ang with a gun for the first time, he was so frightened that he sat down on the ground with cold sweat pouring down his back.

And the bullet, unaffected by anyone, flew out along its original trajectory.

"What's wrong? What happened?"