CHAPTER 192: CHAPTER 192: PEROSPERO WAS FRIGHTENED!

Chapter 192: Perospero Was Frightened!

Back on Fishman Island...

"Brother... are you serious?"

Ace looked uncertain as he listened to the conversation between Ryuunosuke and Dragon. The idea that Blackbeard was planning an attack on Baldigo—the Revolutionary Army’s base—was hard to believe.

Especially since Ace didn’t even know where Baldigo was. So how the hell would Blackbeard?

"It’s very likely," Ryuunosuke replied, arms crossed as he stared into the distance.

In the original timeline, he remembered that Blackbeard had destroyed Momoiro Island. The Revolutionary Army had evacuated because they couldn’t afford a prolonged battle—not at that time.

But things were different now.

The Revolutionary Army wasn’t just a reckless underground force anymore. They were making moves—real ones. And their recent gains were their biggest bargaining chips yet.

If they lost those in a surprise attack...

It would be a massive blow to their movement.

Ryuunosuke sighed. "Anyway, let’s deal with what’s in front of us first."

"They’re here."

Ace turned his gaze upward, following Ryuunosuke’s eyes.

A coated ship glided through the bubble waters and entered Fishman Island.

Perospero’s ship.

He’d brought Baron Tamago, Pekoms, and a battalion of candy soldiers.

"Dragon Hunter Pirates... Ryuunosuke?"

Perospero’s face darkened as he spotted Ryuunosuke and Ace standing not far away. The sea already knew about the bond between the two.

Their presence here? It was terrible news.

"Captain," Enel approached, bored expression on his face.

He hated slow days.

After seeing the wonders of the world above the blue sea, Fishman Island felt... small. Stifling.

"I’m asking when we’re setting sail again."

"Enel... the Thunder God?"

Pekoms tensed immediately, his aura flaring as he dropped into a battle stance. Baron Tamago mirrored the motion, equally tense.

Only Perospero hesitated—his instincts screamed danger.

He knew the Dragon Hunter Pirates weren’t people you messed with.

And this guy—Enel—wasn’t just some crew member.

He was a former Warlord of the Sea and one of Ryuunosuke’s captains.

"Hmm?" Enel raised a brow at the hostility. "Captain, are these guys enemies?"

Without waiting for an answer, electricity crackled through his body. He vanished in a flash—reappearing directly behind Pekoms.

"Tch—!"

Pekoms tried to activate his Zoan ability, but he was still sent flying with a brutal roundhouse kick.

"Hardy bastard..." Enel muttered, lightning dancing along his arms. "Captain, can I kill them?"

The sheer voltage in the air caused the candy soldiers to hesitate. None dared take a step forward.

"Stand down, Enel," Ryuunosuke said calmly. "They’re Ace’s opponents. It’s not our place to interfere—yet."

"Tch... So they’re not even worthy of being our enemies," Enel scoffed, vanishing again and reappearing beside Ryuunosuke like he’d never moved.

---

Before the Big Mom Pirates could breathe a sigh of relief, another voice rang out.

"Is this one of those special species, Captain?"

Chrollo stepped forward, holding Pekoms—who now looked completely broken—by the scruff of his furred neck.

"Can I add him to the collection?"

Pekoms could barely move. First crushed by Enel’s kick, now suppressed by Chrollo’s strange telepathy, he looked absolutely miserable.

He hadn’t even done anything!

How had he become this guy’s collectible!?

"No," Ryuunosuke replied. "He’s one of Big Mom’s men. This battle’s between them and Whitebeard’s people."

"We’ll wait our turn."

Ryuunosuke’s words might’ve sounded calm—but the subtle smirk on his lips did not go unnoticed by Perospero.

This bastard had definitely planned all this.

Even back on the open sea, that mysterious Haki he felt had to have come from this crew.

"Can’t we kill them?" Akame asked, stepping into view.

"Let’s go, Tatsumi."

Tatsumi followed wordlessly, his armored footsteps silent.

Perospero’s pupils shrank.

"W-When did they get here...!?"

He hadn’t sensed them at all.

Akame’s bloodlust had spiked only a moment ago—and that man in armor? With armor that should make noise?

Yet he hadn’t sensed anything.

His Observation Haki hadn’t even flickered.

"Captain," Mine called out cheerfully, hopping into view as she retracted her turret. "Tell me next time. I almost blew up their crew."

She said the most horrifying thing imaginable with the smile and tone of a child asking for ice cream.

Perospero was no longer just concerned.

He was sweating bullets.

Why did I accept this damn mission!?

Should’ve made Katakuri come himself...!

"Gulp..."

As the rest of the Dragon Hunter crew stepped forward one by one, a terrifying presence gathered behind Ryuunosuke.

"Apologies for being late!"

A booming voice echoed across the dock.

Escanor arrived, his presence radiating like sunlight.

"But it seems I’m not even needed here anymore," he added with a laugh.

Perospero stared at the man. Just some middle-aged guy?

So why... why did his instincts scream that death was one word away?

Even ignoring him, the crew gathered here could annihilate their forces in seconds.

"Well then, don’t mind us," Escanor said warmly. "We’re just here to watch."

With a snap of his fingers, he handed out drinks and snacks—already prepared, already chilled.

"Snacks and refreshments are ready," he said like a host at a garden party.

This man... Perospero thought, staring in disbelief.

He’s insane. They’re all insane.

He was already starting to calculate how to retreat.

Even if they won, would they survive long enough to leave?

---

"Ace," Perospero called, forcing a grin. "Is this the attitude of the Whitebeard Pirates?"

He didn’t dare direct that question at Ryuunosuke.

So he aimed it at Ace instead, hoping he’d remember which flag he sailed under.

"We didn’t do anything," Ace replied with a shrug. "Sure, my brother and I are close—but they’re the Dragon Hunter Pirates."

"We’re the Whitebeard Pirates."

"I’ve got no authority over what they do."

He stepped forward, blue-white flames beginning to swirl around him.

"So let’s finish this."

---

Perospero froze.

In past years, their missions here always included three Big Mom crew members.

This time?

It was just him.

And standing against him...

Was Ace.

And behind Ace—

A demon crew with enough firepower to start a war.

What kind of nightmare did I walk into?

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