Chapter 108
Koushirou looked at the vast sea before him and couldn't help but nod.
"Lord Victor truly lives up to his title as the world's greatest swordsman. Kuina—study hard under Lord Victor." Koushirou said softly.
"Father, don't worry. I'll train diligently." Kuina now believed even more firmly in Victor's strength as the world's greatest swordsman.
Afterward, Victor took Kuina and left Shimotsuki Village.
Zoro watched Kuina leave and felt a sudden emptiness, but he quickly threw himself back into intense training.
On the way back, Victor suddenly spotted the Sun Pirates engaged in battle with the Navy. The Sun Pirates were surrounded by the Navy, and Fisher Tiger was already gravely injured.
"Ho, what a coincidence." "Since we ran into them, consider it your lucky day."
Victor looked at the battle below and understood—the Sun Pirates were still too inexperienced.
At that moment, on the battlefield, a massive bolt of lightning suddenly struck down.
"BOOM!"
A deafening explosion erupted in the crowd, but it harmed no one present. Still, it scared everyone half to death.
When the dust quickly cleared, Victor and Kuina appeared on the battlefield.
"Lord Victor?"
All members of the Sun Pirates immediately recognized Victor. On Fish-Man Island now, there wasn't a single fish-man who didn't know and admire Victor—they were just short of erecting a statue for him.
The Navy side also clearly saw who had arrived and immediately retreated in shock.
"Lord Victor—I never imagined we'd meet you here. This is truly wonderful." "Please, sir—save my comrades."
Fisher Tiger said with difficulty.
"Sure, no problem." Victor nodded and agreed directly.
"Hey, Navy—get out of here fast. Don't force my hand." "If you push me to act, don't blame me for a massacre."
Lightning sparks already crackled from Victor's body, and dark clouds rapidly gathered in the sky.
The Navy, seeing this scene, broke out in cold sweat—the pressure was overwhelming.
"Retreat—all Navy forces retreat!"
The Navy officer wasn't stupid—he saw the situation was hopeless and immediately ordered a full withdrawal. In an instant, the Navy cleared out completely.
The Sun Pirates, seeing the Navy retreat so decisively, were stunned.
"Lord Victor—just one sentence and the Navy retreated completely?" "Obviously—you saw it yourself." "So this is the prestige of a super big shot—truly incredible."
These fish-man pirates now admired Victor to the point of prostration.
"Alright—everyone board the ship and leave this place."
Victor gave the order and went straight onto the Sun Pirates' ship.
"Hurry, hurry—board the ship!" Jinbei urgently shouted for everyone to board.
Fisher Tiger was carried aboard—he was gravely injured and had lost too much blood. The ship's doctor was preparing to give him a blood transfusion—but it was human blood.
"I'd rather die than receive human blood." Fisher Tiger said stubbornly.
"Oh? I'm human too. Stop talking nonsense—just give him the transfusion."
Victor heard this and immediately became unhappy.
Hearing Victor's words, Tiger didn't dare speak anymore. If it were anyone else, he would have ripped out the IV. But Victor was his idol—his spiritual leader—he had no choice but to obey. For the moment, he could only grit his teeth and stay silent.
Arlong, watching from the side, almost burst out laughing at his captain's expression. The other fish-men felt relieved—thank goodness they ran into Lord Victor. Otherwise the consequences would have been unthinkable.
As Tiger received the blood, his powerful physique quickly stabilized—he was out of immediate danger.
"Thank you, Lord Victor, for saving my life." As soon as Tiger could move, he knelt and thanked Victor.
Jinbei and the others saw this and quickly knelt as well.
"Alright, get up. These gestures don't mean much right now." "Unless the world eliminates privilege, everything is futile." "All things must be done gradually—don't rush."
Victor patiently explained a few points to them—rare for him.
"Yes, Lord Victor's lesson is wise." Tiger didn't refute at all—he believed Victor was right. The others didn't dare make a sound.
"Alright, Tiger—you're coming with me. From now on, Tiger is no longer the captain of the Sun Pirates." "Jinbei and the rest—do whatever you want, go wherever you please."
With that, Victor ignored them and took Tiger, Kuina, and another little kid—Klar—directly off the pirate ship. Victor had also recognized Klar, the future Revolutionary Army cadre.
He left behind a stunned Jinbei and the others.
After returning to the Baron Omatsuri, Victor had Ellie and the twin medic girls treat Tiger. He then took Kuina to find Brook and have him start teaching her.
Brook had returned to the Baron Omatsuri from Twin Cape, while Crocus had stayed in Drum Kingdom—probably raising kids now.
When Kuina saw Brook, she was startled. Fortunately, Brook quickly explained—otherwise she would have run away.
Then Victor dialed Dragon's Den Den Mushi.
"Dragon—it's Victor." Victor said directly.
"Victor-san—this is Dragon. What can I do for you?" Dragon, hearing it was Victor, knew he must have something to ask.
"Good news—come to the Baron Omatsuri sometime. I've got a few revolutionary fighters for you." Victor got straight to the point.
"Huh? More good news?" "No problem—I'm in the East Blue right now. I'll head to the Grand Line soon."
Dragon became energized the moment he heard "good news." Whenever Victor said there was good news, it was never wrong.
And at that moment, Sabo had already appeared on Dragon's ship. Ace and Luffy were currently heartbroken. It was also at this time that Ace and Luffy became even more determined to set sail as pirates.
However, thanks to Rouge's patient teaching, Ace was much more polite and composed. From childhood, he knew his father was Pirate King Roger—so he felt no resentment toward him. When he learned about the Will of D, he came to respect what his father Roger had done. Now Ace was far more rational—no psychological burden at all.
Luffy was still small, but he had spent more time with Shanks and was determined to become a great pirate.
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