A pervert.
An utterly depraved, pitch-black-hearted pervert!
At the very least…
That was how Homelander and Deep Sea saw him.
Killing people was one thing.
Insisting on killing women was another.
And then dressing it up as "only by destroying beautiful things can I find inner peace"—
Disgusting.
If this were Homelander's country, he'd be cyberbullied into oblivion.
What?
You looking down on my gender like it's a shopping bag?!
After a long silence, Deep Sea took a sip of wine and spoke slowly:
"You're like most of the customers in this tavern."
"Your personality has… flaws, more or less."
"Let me guess…"
"Your special fetish probably stems from family-related causes, right?"
"Maybe you were already inclined toward darkness."
"But something in your upbringing magnified that twisted part of you infinitely."
"Can I understand it this way—"
"You don't know how to interact with people, yet deep down you still yearn for emotional connection between humans."
"And that severed hand you're holding…"
"Perhaps it's a kind of emotional anchor?"
"Just like Homelander."
"He needs attention from others to feel that his life has meaning."
As Deep Sea spoke confidently—
Homelander's fists clenched tightly at his side.
What do you mean I need attention to find meaning in life?!
Have you lived long enough?!
But…
In the end, Homelander suppressed the urge to cut Deep Sea down.
After all, Deep Sea was now the president of the Animal Protection Association
and vice-chairman of the Environmental Protection Committee.
If things went wrong—
Public approval would plummet.
And if that happened, just as Deep Sea said,
Homelander would truly lose the meaning of living.
As for Yoshikage Kira—
After hearing all this, he said nothing and simply chose silence.
Whether it was because he couldn't be bothered to argue,
Or because Deep Sea had struck too close to the truth—
No one knew.
He gently stroked the severed hand, his eyes filled with tenderness,
As though he were gazing at a lover.
When the glass of wine was emptied,
Yoshikage Kira placed a stack of bills on the counter and said calmly:
"I've had quite a bit today."
"Boss, the alcohol here is good. The people are interesting too."
"From now on, I'll come by every day after work for a drink."
"Please store this bottle for me."
Disciplined people were always like this.
No matter how much they liked something,
They never allowed themselves to break habits maintained for years.
Ron smiled lightly.
"You're welcome anytime."
Yoshikage Kira nodded.
He placed the severed hand into a paper bag, then slowly stood and walked toward the exit.
Seeing that familiar brown paper bag,
A spark of joy rose in Ron's heart.
So the Yoshikage Kira timeline hasn't started yet!
If that's the case—
Would Jotaro Kujo come to the tavern too?
Would I get to shout ORA ORA ORA myself?
As he pondered—
The system's mechanical voice rang out in his mind:
[Ding. Customer Yoshikage Kira has completed his confession.]
[Customer Yoshikage Kira: Culinary Skills, Killer Queen… Host may choose one ability.]
Without hesitation, Ron said:
"Select Killer Queen. Fuse immediately."
[Ding. Beginning fusion with Killer Queen.
Compensation for ability gaps complete!]
As the system's voice faded—
A phantom figure appeared behind Ron.
Its body was pale pink, dressed like a boxer.
Its face resembled a feline skull, with two cat-like ears standing upright.
No matter how you looked at it—
It resembled a massive pink cat.
"So it even includes the Third Bomb: Bites the Dust…"
Ron muttered in amazement.
This was absolutely a bug-level ability.
If not for Hayato Kawajiri—that genius-grade elementary schooler—
Yoshikage Kira would've wiped out the entire protagonist cast.
What a pity…
No one was heading to the duel arena today,
Otherwise Ron would've tested it immediately.
Just then—
The tavern door was suddenly pushed open.
Xiao Zizai walked in, carrying several large bags.
He glanced around, didn't see Akainu, and walked over to the bar.
"Boss, I've finished handling matters in that world."
Ron asked curiously,
"How did you convince the company leadership at Nadutong?"
Xiao Zizai shrugged.
"I promised those old men that I'd never appear in the public eye for the rest of my life."
"If they ever see me again, the company has the right to kill me on the spot."
Ron raised an eyebrow.
Damn.
That's leaving yourself zero escape routes.
But…
From today onward, pirates on these seas were about to suffer.
What they'd face—
Was a fully unshackled Xiao Zizai, whose killing instinct was completely released.
Before long—
Akainu arrived at the tavern after receiving Kesha's encrypted communication.
He spoke solemnly:
"You've thought it through?"
Xiao Zizai nodded silently.
"The times are different now."
Akainu lit a cigar and said calmly:
"From today on—"
"What you'll face won't just be pirates."
"But also the Revolutionary Army, Doflamingo…"
"And countless nations rising in rebellion."
Ever since Morgans published that article about Im,
More than half of the World Government's allied nations had withdrawn.
The Revolutionary Army and Doflamingo were also operating in the shadows,
Inciting civilians to protest, riot, and vent their anger toward the World Government and the Celestial Dragons.
The World Government had already dispatched forces to suppress them.
Only after killing countless civilians was the situation barely stabilized.
Yet this only deepened the hatred of the people.
"I'll slowly come to understand this world."
"I may crave killing, but I never kill indiscriminately."
"Self-defense and the extermination of evil—those are my standards."
"If one day, I discover that the true 'evil' becomes you…"
"Or the so-called World Government…"
"I will turn my blade without hesitation."
Xiao Zizai lowered his head, took a sip of wine, and said calmly.
"Watch your words!"
Akainu frowned and reprimanded him.
"Don't be so tense, Mr. Akainu."
"You and I are both people who lack reverence for life."
"Or rather—patients."
"You call yourself justice."
"I thirst for slaughter."
"But I still possess a trace of light."
"One day…"
"Your justice and the light within my heart will point us toward the same path."
"And for now…"
"Let's start with pirates."
Xiao Zizai spread his arms and looked up at Akainu,
Like a mad believer praising the greatness of his god.
"Heh…"
Akainu gave a bitter laugh.
"I honestly don't know whether inviting you into the Marines was the right decision."
Xiao Zizai patted his shoulder.
"I won't disappoint you."
"Come on."
"Let's go take a look at Marine Headquarters."
With that, he hoisted the bags and walked out of the tavern.
But just as he stepped outside, he turned back and said to Akainu:
"All my money's still in that world."
"Brother Akainu—help me cover the drinks."
Akainu: "..."
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