Chapter 71 Means (Part 1)
New World, Wanokuni, the capital of flowers.
"Oh, good job, Jhin!"
Kaido drank from the wine gourd and praised without hesitation: "Not only did you successfully complete the task, but you also helped me find a road sign along the way! You are indeed my confidant!"
For the arrogant Kaido, it was not easy for him to make this comment. His subordinates did a really good job this time, and he couldn't fault it.
Jhin said: "It is indeed a coincidence that I met the Elephant Master this time, and the most coincidental thing is that the road sign stone is hidden in Zuowu. It seems that Mr. Kaido's becoming the Pirate King is God's will!"
Unexpectedly, Kaido's smile disappeared, and he said proudly: "The so-called providence is just an excuse for incompetent people. Laozi wants to be the pirate king because he has to rely on his strength! Even if heaven wants to stop me, I will heaven-defying!"
He then ordered: "This stone tablet of the Fur Tribe must be hidden secretly, and it must be hidden separately from the one we have!"
"My subordinate understands!"
Jhin added: "It's a pity that the BIG.MOM pirates made a fool of themselves this time and lost some of their subordinates and battleships!"
Kaido waved his hand and said: "Compared to reaching an alliance, this is just a trivial matter! After all, you are the ones who took action first, so there must be a way for others to step down!"
"But Jhin, you really should take care of your subordinates! It's okay to do things cleanly and ruthlessly, but you have to take the overall situation into consideration!" Kaido mentioned it casually while drinking.
"I haven't been back for so long, I really should go back and beat them!"
Jhin hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help but said: "But apart from being a little impulsive this time, L'Aquila is still loyal to me and Mr. Kaido!"
Obviously, he really liked this capable subordinate and couldn't help but defend him a few words.
Kaido put down the gourd and said calmly: "Subordinates should be loyal to the Lord, but they must also have their own judgment, let alone cause trouble!"
"What if this time the other party uses this as an excuse to think that we are not sincere and reject the alliance?"
"Even if it is a good horse, its fierceness must be tamed before it can be controlled!"
Jin was silent.
At this time, Kaido looked carefully at Jin who had taken off his mask, and said meaningfully: "But this trip to Cake Island has benefited you a lot! Even the knots in your heart for many years have been solved. Speaking of which, I haven’t seen you like this for many years!”
"Compared to the first time we met, you are much stronger and more stable! Jhin!"
After Jhin was silent for a moment, he said: "Thanks to Katakuri for this, he and I can be regarded as helping each other this time!"
"That boy is indeed not bad. Among Linlin's children, he is the only one who is famous!"
Kaido asked again: "This time you went to Cake Island, did Linlin say anything?"
Jhin was startled and immediately replied: "I didn't see BIG.MOM himself this time!"
"What did you say?" Kaido suddenly stopped drinking and looked over in surprise.
Afterwards, Jhin reported everything he encountered on Cake Island to Kaido in detail.
Kaido also felt suspicious after hearing this, frowned and said: "That old woman, I don't know what she is doing again! Anyway, just don't affect our alliance!"
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In the Capital of Flowers, inside Jhin's mansion.
This was originally the house of a noble family of the Kurozumi family. After the family was destroyed by the Beasts Pirates, Kaido rewarded Jhin with this place.
After all, their original residence on Ghost Island has been reduced to ruins and can no longer be used.
Jin was sitting on an exquisite and simple wicker chair in the courtyard, drinking wine and scanning the three people in front of him one by one.
At this moment, what Su Rong stood in front of him was his three real players, L'Aquila, Pierce and Falco.
The three people who usually looked majestic and arrogant in front of the soldiers were like three soldiers in front of the big sign. Although their expressions did not change, their hearts were still ups and downs.
The only one who can truly remain calm is the machine-like L'Aquila. He is extremely loyal and will not hesitate at all even if Jhin orders him to die.
For such a person without any selfish thoughts, there is no such thing as fear.
As for the other two, they were in deep soul-deep awe for their superior Jhin. Whether it was their terrifying strength or cruel methods, they were sincerely convinced and could not even raise the slightest will to disobey.
Jin put down his wine glass and asked coldly: "Did anything happen to Wanokuni during my absence?"
The youngest Falco said respectfully: "With Lord Kaido personally in charge, Wanokuni has always been calm! Even if there are some minor problems, we have successfully solved them!"
Jin nodded and said: "It's okay to do your duty faithfully. If you two are not strong enough, if you can't handle this little thing well, then there is really no use in keeping him!"
As soon as he said this, the arrogant Pierce suddenly looked ugly. His human appearance was that of a fierce bald man in his thirties, but when he glanced at the Shinigami-like L'Aquila beside him, he felt helpless. Not a word was spoken.
Unexpectedly, Falco didn't care and said loudly: "Yes! I will do my best to share the worries of Lord Jin and Lord Kaido!"
Jhin frowned slightly, but was still satisfied with the answer and said, "It's great that you have this awareness, but you have to keep one thing in mind, and you two!"
"Although you three are working under me, in the final analysis, you are still loyal to Governor Kaido! This hierarchy and order are deeply ingrained in your bones!"
The three of them immediately straightened up after hearing this.
At this time, Pierce's complexion turned a little darker. In front of Jhin, he was not as favored as L'Aquila and recognized her, but his mortal enemy Falco actually still played this glib trick, which he really couldn't bear.
Jhin, who noticed his expression, asked lightly: "Pierce, are you dissatisfied with what I said?"
The other two people also looked over.
Pierce was suddenly struck by lightning and said respectfully: "I don't dare!"
"Is there anything you dare not do?"
Jhin continued to ask coldly: "I heard that you were very powerful in the dilapidated town! You would kill all the women in the town as soon as you opened your mouth. Did I wrong you?"
Pierce was covered in cold sweat, but he still gritted his teeth and said: "Subordinate, I just want to complete the task assigned by you! I really don't know what I did wrong..."
"Repeat what I told you that day!" Jhin interrupted coldly.
"Deal with the wife of Kozuki remnant Kinemon!" Pierce was startled.
Jin stood up slowly, walked towards him, and said: "My order is for you to execute a woman, but you don't think it's troublesome, so you would rather kill a thousand by mistake! If it's against the enemy, that's true, but those women are They are slaves belonging to Kaido-sama, and they will give birth to more slaves for this country to drive in the future!"
"You killed them all. Is this slave population lost in vain, your next life?"