Vampire in One Piece

Chapter 24 Defeat Bogard

Bruch utilized his skills and instincts to detect the looming threat from behind him.

Paper arts

He twisted his body in an unconventional manner, narrowly evading Bogard's strike.

What Bogart presumed to be a certain hit was unexpectedly dodged by him. A sense of foreboding surged within him.

This is not good

Abruptly, Bruch pivoted, his large leather shoes, generating a powerful gust as his toes propelled forward.

BANG—!

The impact struck Bogard directly in the waist and abdomen, propelling him several meters away.

After falling to the ground and struggling for a moment, he became still.

"I won. "

Bruch settled on the ground, breathing heavily.

In the one hundred and eighty-sixth raw physical contest, Bruch, emerged victorious.

Transitioning from an initial defensive stance to launching his own offense, and then engaging in close combat, it culminated on this final day.

Throughout this three-hour physical confrontation, Bruch showcased his physical prowess to overcome Bogard.

"Well.."

Bogart clutched his waist and gradually sat up.

He gazed down at his disheveled appearance. After a brief moment of surprise, he broke into a bittersweet smile.

I lost.

Initially, I believed that no matter how fast Bruch mastered his skills, it would take at least a year for him to reach my level of physicality.

Unexpectedly, it took merely a month, and I ended up instructing him personally.

It turns out. . .

As this thought crossed Bogard's mind, he rose slowly and ambled over to Bruch, directly taking a seat beside him.

A large hand patted Bruch's shoulder, accompanied by a knowing smile.

"Congratulations, you have successfully surpassed me."

Bruch observed his smile with some confusion, hesitated for a moment, then stood and bowed.

"Thank you, Bogard. "

Bruch's actions evoked warmth in Bogard. He lowered his head, adjusted his hat, and retrieved his pipe from his waist.

Bruch quickly lit it.

Huuu~fuu

He inhaled deeply and exhaled a cloud of smoke.

"In truth, you ought to express more gratitude towards your own efforts. This achievement is a result of your dedication, isn't it? "

After conveying this, Bogard rose and began to exit slowly.

As he neared the training ground's exit, he abruptly halted and a low, slightly raspy voice emanated from him.

"Tomorrow, head to the sea. Your training is concluded. "

With that, he departed.

Bruch observed his retreating figure, lost in contemplation.

After a brief interval, he collapsed onto the ground with a thud.

Indeed, it is finished

This month has been devoid of suffering and differed from what he had anticipated.

However, the outcome was beyond his expectations.

Not only had he mastered the two-color Haki and the Six Styles, but he also employed them to defeat Bogart.

His development had accelerated remarkably since arriving at the Navy Headquarters.

Phew~

Taking a deep breath, he steadied himself and rose to his feet.

Just as Bogard remarked, his training has concluded, and the subsequent phase involves venturing to sea.

Pirates not only seek notoriety; the navy also dispatches select individuals with exceptional talents to the sea in order to engage with pirates.

Achieving a greater level of renown acts as a deterrent against piracy.

Nevertheless, the Navy typically operates in the first half and seldom ventures into the latter half.

This latter half constitutes the new world, the domain of pirates.

Within this world, four eminent pirates, referred to as the Emperors of the Sea, exist.

These individuals are not only formidable but also possess immense power. Whitebeard, recognized as the strongest man globally, and Kaido, deemed the strongest creature, have established their dominance here.

Bruch is acutely aware of these facts. If he were to attain such a level of strength, he might contemplate undertaking a journey to the new world; perhaps someday, who knows.

His ambition is to grow stronger, not to meet his demise.

He would not approach that territory without absolute certainty of his ability to survive.

Provoking one of those renowned figures could lead to a fatal confrontation.

He lacks the confidence to attempt that.

——————

In the new world, the country of Wano.

An overwhelming roar erupted from Jack's domicile.

A massive stone table was hurled several meters away by his force.

With a resounding crash, it struck the ground, creating a large crater and disintegrating upon impact.

"Haaaa!! "

 Jack the drought, one of the three disasters under Kaido, bellowed furiously, followed by a deep swig of wine.

He then hurled the barrel away with great force.

Another thunderous roar ensued.

Afterwards, Jack seated himself in a chair, laboring to catch his breath.

"Jack, what is the matter? Who has enraged you? "

Sasaki, a tall individual with green hair and three golden horns adorning his head, approached.

Observing Jack's frenzied demeanor, a flicker of scorn crossed his eyes, yet he advanced and spoke.

"If anything troubles you Jack-sama, I am here to assist you. "

Sasaki, who had recently joined the beast Pirates, exuded arrogance and was dissatisfied with his current rank.

In his view, Jack, being a significant fish-man, was the ultimate contender.

As an ancient zoan devil fruit user, he believed he would not succumb to Jack.

However, he still required Jack's support to solidify his position, hence his reluctance.

Upon seeing Sasaki arrive, Jack's fury diminished slightly.

After all, Sasaki had been addressing him as "Boss Jack" since his arrival, so some respect was warranted.

"Sasaki?"

"Ah, indeed, it is I! I overheard Jack-sama expressing anger. Is there anything I can assist with? "

Sasaki moved closer, seating himself cross-legged, and poured a drink for himself.

Accustomed to Sasaki's presence, the irritable Jack disregarded him and lamented:

"My most capable subordinate, Jacko, perished in that insignificant North blue. "

"Oh? What transpired? " Sasaki inquired, familiar with Jacko since he typically maintained closeness with him.

He has a malevolent disposition and excels as a skilled sycophant. In the early days of his arrival, Jacko flattered Jack to the point that he believed he could confront Kaido.

Had Boss Kaido not abruptly brought him to his senses, he would still be lost in his delusions.

However, this also enabled Jack to successfully develop an affection for Jacko, not solely due to his talent for flattery but also because their names echoed similarity.

A few days prior, he mentioned his intention to return to his hometown to address certain issues, but unexpectedly, he met his demise.

Sasaki pondered this peculiarly.

Even though Jacko's strength is not particularly formidable, it seems improbable that anyone in North would be capable of matching him.

" Boss Jack, are you aware of who was responsible for his death? "

Jack opened a fresh barrel, lifted it, and took a lengthy drink.

Tun Tun Tun~

"Reports indicate that it was a captaim named Bruch! "

"What does Boss Jack intend to do? " Sasaki inquired.

Jack grasped the barrel and became ensnared in deep contemplation.