
You don't have to apologize. You and your friends have saved our village. We're the ones who should apologize and thank you" Genzo said.
"You've thanked us enough with all the parties and the food" Ken said.
"Haha... I must tell you, even I'm a little surprised to see the energy of the people here."
"That makes us both."
Genzo doesn't talk anymore and goes to look for Luffy because Luffy is his captain, he has to give him 'father conversation'. Seeing that there was nothing more to do, he left the roof because he had to finish one job.
He flew and entered the nearby forest. On one large tree there were several people tied with very large and long ropes. They looked extremely hideous, dehydrated and it seemed like they would die at any moment. All over their bodies were tomatoes, egg yolks and all sorts of dirty things stuck together.
It was very clear that these people had just received a public outcry. Of course, these people were Captain Nezumi and his subordinates. Unlike the fishermen who escaped, the marines did not leave easily.
And Ken also didn't want them to escape so easily. The anger of the fishermen is understandable to a certain point. They have been on the other side of hatred for a very long time. But not Nezumi. He's trash on human skin and Ken won't let them go easily at all.
In the past two days he had arrived here several times and gave them punches, kicks, and even lightning strikes on these people. Since the Navy had decided to name him the Punisher, then he would be one of them.
He will punish people, after all he needs to live up to his name. This time he came not to punch the ugly rat Nezumi in the face but to give him some photos of Zoro and his crew members. Nezumi could not die here, if he did, then the village would be under surveillance and the villagers might receive criticism.
There are other ways to deal with it and it labels the Straw Hat pirate crew as more dangerous and rewarding. A gift to be given to Zoro and Sanji. He is fairly certain that now East Blue has received information that Don Krieg was demoted, and after Nezumi is released, Arlong's downfall will also be revealed.
So to borrow this limelight, it was better to give more popularity to his crew members than himself. After all, only Luffy and the others were moving.
"Wake up!! It's your release day." Ken yelling. Those words woke up the puffy eyes and cheeks of Nezumi and his subordinates.The past 2 days he had received the anger and fury of the people.
Damn, even a 10-year-old boy came and kicked him and he could only scream in pain. Sometimes, he didn't even want to live after seeing the humiliation and pain. But somehow this bad guy named Ken keeps him alive.
When Ken shouted those words, they thought this was another type of trauma, but when the rope came off, he was half convinced that there might be a light at the end of the tunnel. After the rope fell, several photos fell at Nezumi's feet. He heard the devil say.
"Take these photos, I'm sure the first thing you'll do after reaching the Branch is give us a gift but we already have one. So you can only explain this to your boss by saying that you ran away after being beaten by us. This will allow you to place gifts on my friends. Use these photos. I don't want any other photos on the new gift poster other than these photos. Understood?"
Nezumi was stunned to see such an explanation as letting them go. But whatever the reason, the main point is that he was released. That's all he cares about now.
"Hey.. Hiya.." Nezumi spoke through his broken tooth. He did not have enough energy or face to speak at this moment. He hurriedly took the pictures, thanked Ken for a moment and ran. Running with the rest of the energy he had on his body and legs.
He has to get out of here!! He looked back to make sure that whatever happened was not a dream and indeed not a dream. He was free, but then he heard the cry of the Devil.
"You better not set foot here or give this island any trouble, or I'll find you myself and throw you into the Calm Belt."
Nezumi nearly stumbles upon hearing Ken's threat. To be honest, he was thinking of taking revenge. He knew that he would not help against the Straw Hats, but the people here also humiliated him. He wants to assuage his anger but hearing Ken's threat, all hope is dashed.
He promised himself never to set foot near the waters of the island. Ken only saw a figure running for the last time and flew away. The work here is done. Everyone gets what they deserve, and soon it's time to go.
Meanwhile, there was a different situation happening in the New World. The strongest swordsman in the world had arrived at the Red Hair Pirates' territory. No, he had arrived right on the island where the red-haired pirates were holding their temporary camp.
The crew members of the pirate group ran around in fear and one man came and gave word that Hawkeye was here, but after he finished his words, Hawkeye was already standing behind him.
"Yo, Hawkeye, if you come here to duel, can we fight the next day? I'm a little drunk."
"Curtain!! Who cares about fighting with a one-handed swordsman, it's an insult to my pride."
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