Chapter 49: The World Government’s Help, My Stupid Brother!
Chapter 49: The World Government's Help, My Stupid Brother!
Seeing the scene unfold before her, Najenda clapped her hands and grinned.
"Captain, Ace's fighting style isn't half bad, huh?" she said playfully. "With that kind of momentum, he can wipe out small fry in seconds. Plus, it's good for building up your reputation, right?"
Lu Yu nodded slightly, his tone calm. "Yeah, flashy attacks like that do give off the illusion of being strong."
"But there are plenty of people out there way more powerful than Ace," he added. "Take Akame, for example. No fancy moves—just pure, lethal efficiency. Anyone she kills knows better than to question her strength."
Najenda raised a brow. "So you're saying all the flash is just for show?"
"Exactly," Lu Yu replied. "It looks good, sure. It wins fans. But when you're burning that much energy to control a weak flame? That's just style over substance."
He paused, then added with a small smirk, "Me? I focus on ending fights quickly. That's the best way to prove all this training wasn't for nothing."
Just then, Roelki walked over, holding a sheet of paper.
"The pirate ships we took down earlier? They belonged to the Birudo Pirates. Bounty's at 170 million Berries. And... looks like they were coming for us."
He handed the report to Lu Yu. "Got it from the Newsbird. Looks like our Dragon Hunter Pirates are attracting quite a bit of heat."