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Chapter 695: Ferocious Pupils (Alternative Title)
Karl was only nineteen years old now, two years younger than Elise.
But his instinct told him that the New World was where he belonged.
Reputation and status, these were the things he desired.
Upon arriving in the New World, he could watch the ongoing Swordsmanship Tournament.
He wouldn't miss the most important matches, the final Top 64.
Facing the sea wind, Karl spread his arms.
A look of excitement flashed in his eyes.
Without the Family as a burden, Karl felt a wave of relief.
The atmosphere within the Family was not harmonious, filled with various conflicts.
It was in such an environment that he grew up, emerging from the slum and developing step by step into a gang with some potential.
Nine years ago, when he was ten years old, he followed his Teacher to Paros Island.
Here, he witnessed countless scenes that shattered his worldview, things he couldn't even imagine.
This was where his dream began.
It wasn't until a few years later that Karl obtained that Devil Fruit and began his rise from the Sky Arena.
Touching the ring on his left thumb and the golden revolver at his waist.
Karl couldn't help but think of That Person who had taught him everything, the man who was like a father to him.
An old Pirate, a regular Cadre of the Rocks Pirates.
After the downfall of the Rocks Pirates, he left the New World and lived in seclusion in the North Blue.
Thirteen years ago, he met the six-year-old Karl.
At that time, Karl was already proficient with guns.
The Family had just started to develop, and Karl followed the Family members, fighting chaotically everywhere, collecting protection fees.
Through some events, the two met.
It could be said that he changed Karl's entire life.
Even now, Karl didn't know his name.
Three years ago, he died from illness.
It was from then on that Karl, like a wild beast breaking free from a cage, led the Gallagher Family to climb relentlessly, while also venting his inner grief.
The ring and the pistol were the relics he left for Karl.
He had told many stories about the Rocks Pirates in the past, letting Karl understand what those monsters were like.
And Karl would carry his will, charge into the New World, and become an existence at the peak of the Great Sea.
Karl closed his eyes.
Besides Nick behind him, no one noticed.
When Karl opened his eyes, on his face were four pairs of eerie green, ferocious eyes.
The eight eyes emitted a chilling light.
Even the Family members didn't know Karl's ability.
The only one who knew was Nick, a subordinate he had taken in at age twelve and who had followed Karl for many years.
This was the person he truly trusted.
Nick even knew about Karl's Teacher.
And like Karl, he had also received teaching from That Great Pirate.
In terms of combat strength, Nick was also the strongest existence in the Gallagher Family besides Karl.
Now, Karl seemed to have once again transformed into a terrifying predator.
His target for hunting was no longer the factions in the North Blue that couldn't pressure him.
Instead, it was the Great Pirates of the New World.
North Blue Governor's Office.
"Has the kid from the Gallagher Family left?"
Sitting on a chair, Sakazuki took a sip of tea, looking at Shirek who was reading a book beside him, and calmly asked.
"Yes, his efficiency is quite high. Letting him go to the New World is also beneficial to us, isn't it?"
"It seems another young monster is about to rise. Do you regret not killing him, Sakazuki?"
Shirek heard Sakazuki's voice, turned the page of his book, and smiled.
"That guy is a smart person. Moreover, he isn't a Pirate. No matter what commotion he causes in the New World, he ultimately won't be against us, against the Marines."
Sakazuki knew that Gallagher Karl had no intention of becoming a Pirate.
If Karl had wanted to be a Pirate, then that trip to the Gallagher Family's territory wouldn't have been so simple.
Sakazuki would absolutely nip this future great threat in the bud.
Now that Gallagher Karl was going to the New World, he would engage in fierce fighting with those pirates.
Regardless of whether he lived or died in the end, overall, it was beneficial to the Marines.
However, the underlying reason was.
.
.
It was still very difficult to kill Karl.
Even if Shirek and Sakazuki joined forces, they could completely destroy the Gallagher Family.
But capturing Karl wouldn't be that easy either.
Even if neither side made a move, Sakazuki felt the dangerous aura on Karl.
The aura belonging to a powerful creature.
Therefore, Sakazuki was certain that Karl was a powerful Zoan Devil Fruit User.
The possibility of him being a Mythical Zoan was not ruled out.
Sakazuki also took Karl very seriously.
Although it was a pity that he couldn't stand on the Marines' side, if he could really carve out a bloody path in the New World, it would save the Marines who knows how much trouble.
It could be seen from the attitudes of Shirek and Sakazuki that both of them were very optimistic about this kid from the Gallagher Family.
"What? Do you have the idea of recruiting him? To alleviate the Marines' pressure and resist the Great Pirate Era, you should know about that matter the World Government is already discussing internally."
Shirek reminded him.
"Hmm?"
Hearing this, Sakazuki frowned.
Although he was in the North Blue, he also had connections in Marine Headquarters and could learn some important news.
"Are you talking about using Pirates to deal with Pirates?"
Sakazuki frowned.
Obviously, he disapproved of this kind of thing.
Needing to rely on the strength of pirates to suppress the Great Sea, wasn't this a joke? It symbolized the incompetence of the Marines.
He didn't believe that those pirates would remain peaceful and stable and not cause any trouble.
However, this was something he couldn't interfere with.
It was said that one of the Five Elders had proposed it.
"However, he can be listed as a potential candidate."
Sakazuki also knew clearly that this matter was basically decided.
But it would require enough time before it could be implemented.
(end of chapter)
Karl was only nineteen years old now, two years younger than Elise.
But his instinct told him that the New World was where he belonged.
Reputation and status, these were the things he desired.
Upon arriving in the New World, he could watch the ongoing Swordsmanship Tournament.
He wouldn't miss the most important matches, the final Top 64.
Facing the sea wind, Karl spread his arms.
A look of excitement flashed in his eyes.
Without the Family as a burden, Karl felt a wave of relief.
The atmosphere within the Family was not harmonious, filled with various conflicts.
It was in such an environment that he grew up, emerging from the slum and developing step by step into a gang with some potential.
Nine years ago, when he was ten years old, he followed his Teacher to Paros Island.
Here, he witnessed countless scenes that shattered his worldview, things he couldn't even imagine.
This was where his dream began.
It wasn't until a few years later that Karl obtained that Devil Fruit and began his rise from the Sky Arena.
Touching the ring on his left thumb and the golden revolver at his waist.
Karl couldn't help but think of That Person who had taught him everything, the man who was like a father to him.
An old Pirate, a regular Cadre of the Rocks Pirates.
After the downfall of the Rocks Pirates, he left the New World and lived in seclusion in the North Blue.
Thirteen years ago, he met the six-year-old Karl.
At that time, Karl was already proficient with guns.
The Family had just started to develop, and Karl followed the Family members, fighting chaotically everywhere, collecting protection fees.
Through some events, the two met.
It could be said that he changed Karl's entire life.
Even now, Karl didn't know his name.
Three years ago, he died from illness.
It was from then on that Karl, like a wild beast breaking free from a cage, led the Gallagher Family to climb relentlessly, while also venting his inner grief.
The ring and the pistol were the relics he left for Karl.
He had told many stories about the Rocks Pirates in the past, letting Karl understand what those monsters were like.
And Karl would carry his will, charge into the New World, and become an existence at the peak of the Great Sea.
Karl closed his eyes.
Besides Nick behind him, no one noticed.
When Karl opened his eyes, on his face were four pairs of eerie green, ferocious eyes.
The eight eyes emitted a chilling light.
Even the Family members didn't know Karl's ability.
The only one who knew was Nick, a subordinate he had taken in at age twelve and who had followed Karl for many years.
This was the person he truly trusted.
Nick even knew about Karl's Teacher.
And like Karl, he had also received teaching from That Great Pirate.
In terms of combat strength, Nick was also the strongest existence in the Gallagher Family besides Karl.
Now, Karl seemed to have once again transformed into a terrifying predator.
His target for hunting was no longer the factions in the North Blue that couldn't pressure him.
Instead, it was the Great Pirates of the New World.
North Blue Governor's Office.
"Has the kid from the Gallagher Family left?"
Sitting on a chair, Sakazuki took a sip of tea, looking at Shirek who was reading a book beside him, and calmly asked.
"Yes, his efficiency is quite high. Letting him go to the New World is also beneficial to us, isn't it?"
"It seems another young monster is about to rise. Do you regret not killing him, Sakazuki?"
Shirek heard Sakazuki's voice, turned the page of his book, and smiled.
"That guy is a smart person. Moreover, he isn't a Pirate. No matter what commotion he causes in the New World, he ultimately won't be against us, against the Marines."
Sakazuki knew that Gallagher Karl had no intention of becoming a Pirate.
If Karl had wanted to be a Pirate, then that trip to the Gallagher Family's territory wouldn't have been so simple.
Sakazuki would absolutely nip this future great threat in the bud.
Now that Gallagher Karl was going to the New World, he would engage in fierce fighting with those pirates.
Regardless of whether he lived or died in the end, overall, it was beneficial to the Marines.
However, the underlying reason was.
.
.
It was still very difficult to kill Karl.
Even if Shirek and Sakazuki joined forces, they could completely destroy the Gallagher Family.
But capturing Karl wouldn't be that easy either.
Even if neither side made a move, Sakazuki felt the dangerous aura on Karl.
The aura belonging to a powerful creature.
Therefore, Sakazuki was certain that Karl was a powerful Zoan Devil Fruit User.
The possibility of him being a Mythical Zoan was not ruled out.
Sakazuki also took Karl very seriously.
Although it was a pity that he couldn't stand on the Marines' side, if he could really carve out a bloody path in the New World, it would save the Marines who knows how much trouble.
It could be seen from the attitudes of Shirek and Sakazuki that both of them were very optimistic about this kid from the Gallagher Family.
"What? Do you have the idea of recruiting him? To alleviate the Marines' pressure and resist the Great Pirate Era, you should know about that matter the World Government is already discussing internally."
Shirek reminded him.
"Hmm?"
Hearing this, Sakazuki frowned.
Although he was in the North Blue, he also had connections in Marine Headquarters and could learn some important news.
"Are you talking about using Pirates to deal with Pirates?"
Sakazuki frowned.
Obviously, he disapproved of this kind of thing.
Needing to rely on the strength of pirates to suppress the Great Sea, wasn't this a joke? It symbolized the incompetence of the Marines.
He didn't believe that those pirates would remain peaceful and stable and not cause any trouble.
However, this was something he couldn't interfere with.
It was said that one of the Five Elders had proposed it.
"However, he can be listed as a potential candidate."
Sakazuki also knew clearly that this matter was basically decided.
But it would require enough time before it could be implemented.
(end of chapter)
