"Swish~"
Grimm lifted the government agent he had just injured by the neck, and a "Purification Flame" descended, earning him another resurrection coin.
However, although Grimm had obtained the "Persuasion" skill, which could be used to earn resurrection coins this way, if the conditions in battle were too harsh, it was still more convenient to use the Purification Flame.
"Persuasion" not only required making the target look into your eyes for three seconds but also had a success rate.
By the way, Grimm suddenly remembered a method. He slowly approached a government agent who was already trembling and sitting on the ground.
"Don't come any closer! Don't come any closer!" The agent had just seen his comrade turned into ashes by Holy Light purification and had soiled himself in fear—he was truly scared to the point of urinating.
Grimm waved his hand, activating the [Repentance] skill.
The agent fell to his knees, clasping his hands together in front of him: "Great Holy Light! Actually, I am a good person. I kill only to eliminate threats—killing the elderly, children, pregnant women—all are dead, no survivors. I buy slaves only to offer to the Celestial Dragons, and all this is for the sake of the World Government. The World Government is justice…"
Hearing such confessions, Grimm shook his head. These guys are brainwashed beyond recognition.
"Look into my eyes!" Grimm forcibly made the agent gaze into his, activating the "Persuasion" skill.
After three seconds, the agent's body began to twist violently. Flesh and blood started to peel off, blood and pus flowing everywhere. He transformed into a disgusting, half-decomposed zombie-like creature, with only bits of skin and flesh remaining.
"You such evil to the bone really don't deserve the protection of the Holy Light. Turning into a zombie is already a mercy for you. Only death can cleanse your sins!"
As he spoke, Grimm cast a "Holy Light" spell on the zombie. The creature instantly dissolved into a pool of blood and gore under the holy light—absolutely disgusting.
From Grimm's perspective, he could see two shadows reflected in the sunlight behind him!
"Gol D Roger, Shanks, do you two have any business?" Even without turning around, Grimm knew who these two were. He had already sensed their presence.
"Just curious what you're doing!"
Looking at the disgusting puddle of pus and blood on the ground, Roger asked seriously, "Did you turn him into that?"
"No, it's himself. It's his inner sins that turned him into that. The Holy Light wouldn't forgive him!" Grimm replied solemnly.
After three seconds of silence, Roger finally chuckled, "CP0 agents are looking for you everywhere, and you're here playing with a bunch of pawns. What are you planning?"
"You really hope I'll fight those CP0 leaders?" Grimm smirked and chuckled.
"Hahaha, I knew it! We're just here to watch the show anyway!" Roger laughed loudly and then let Grimm leave freely.
Watching Grimm's back, Shanks looked at his captain and said, "Captain, it seems like he knows your real name!"
"Huh!" Roger smiled without much concern. "D…D, they're troublesome guys. Hahaha!"
...
Two hours later, at the east coast of Water City, Plank and a vice-admiral called "Mice" were engaged in a fierce battle. Neither side could gain the upper hand.
The battlefield had been completely turned into ruins. After this fight, the eastern harbor of Water City would definitely need rebuilding.
At this moment, Plank suddenly leapt forward. A large wooden barrel, about half a person tall, was lifted and thrown directly at Mice.
Mice was stunned. He had already experienced Plank's move before. This barrel's explosion power was immense—no exaggeration, it could blow a battleship to pieces. So, no matter what, Mice wouldn't dare to take this move head-on.
In a flash, Mice retreated several steps, creating distance between them.
Just as the barrel was flying through the air and about to land, Plank fired a shot directly at it.
Boom!
The explosion lit up the sky. Along the entire east coast, only the deafening roar and a sea of flames remained.
After a long while, the flames subsided, and Plank and Mice faced each other from over a hundred meters apart.
"Really a dangerous bastard. One misstep, and you could take me out!" Mice looked at a fresh explosion wound on his left hand and said seriously.
"You're not bad either, Navy brat. Out of everyone I've fought, besides that damn woman last time, you're the most formidable!" Plank took another bite of his orange. "I admit, your Navy is pretty capable. But from now on, you better be careful!" He then fired a shot into the sky.
"Hah! Feel the rain of cannonballs!" Plank burst into loud laughter.
Mice's expression turned sharp. An unprecedented sense of danger arose. "Firing into the sky? What is he trying to do?" Cautiously, Mice focused all his attention, fearing something extraordinary might happen.
However, after about ten seconds, nothing happened.
"Ah, I forgot. My ship seems to be broken. I can't unleash my big move!" Plank scratched his head helplessly. He had intended to unleash a powerful attack but suddenly remembered that his ship was damaged, and the new ship wasn't finished yet.
Very awkward.
"You bastard, you're messing with me!" Mice cursed loudly, drawing his sword and rushing forward.
Plank drew his sword to meet him: "Sorry, I was about to give you a big gift. There was an accident, but it's okay. I'll save this gift for you. In a few days, I'll personally deliver the cannon to your Navy headquarters!"
"Navy headquarters? Just you? I'm afraid you'll never come back!" Mice said as they clashed again.
Meanwhile, in a square somewhere in Water City.
The top three members of CP0, dressed in wide robes, were walking here. Once they confirmed the area was empty, the leader coldly said, "Is this enough? Pirate hunter Grimm!"
A blinding golden light flashed into their eyes. The Holy Light gradually formed the shape of a person, finally transforming into Grimm's own appearance.
"Oh, CP0 is so aware of the times. I thought you wouldn't talk to me in the uninhabited zone!" Grimm looked somewhat surprised. Just now, when the CP0 team was patrolling in Water City, Grimm had used methods to lure them here to this vast square.
He'd thought these government lapdogs wouldn't listen to him, but they came so obediently.
"It's nothing. What we're about to tell you is a major secret that can't be revealed to outsiders. It's beneficial for both sides to talk in a secluded place," said a tall man about 1.9 meters, with a normal build.
"Oh? Why is your government so eager to find me?" Grimm asked curiously.
Even CP0 didn't notice that Roger and Shanks, nearby, were watching all this with great interest, their expressions very relaxed—almost like they were holding a watermelon and about to start munching.
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