Chapter 399 – Angry Tokikake!
Chapter 399 – Angry Tokikake!
Even now, it was Ryuunosuke.
Everyone thought Sakazuki’s vision was extraordinary.
Now that they had prepared to turn against the World Government, the enemy of their enemy was naturally their partner.
And a partner like Ryuunosuke was more than worth investing in—his crew could directly provide overwhelming support.
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After leaving the Fleet Admiral’s office, Ryuunosuke arrived at an independent courtyard.
This was once the captain’s quarters aboard the naval ship they had captured.
"Captain."
The crew stood when he entered. Though dressed in navy uniforms with altered appearances courtesy of Chelsea, their aura was unchanged. Ryuunosuke could still easily recognize his own people.
"Good. The layout’s complete," Ryuunosuke said with a faint smile.
"When the time comes, we’ll participate as navy. Don’t reveal yourselves unless absolutely necessary. And as for me—I’ll make the World Government see just how strong the navy can be."
"Yes, Captain."
With that, the crew dispersed to rest. Around noon tomorrow, Findus’s ship should arrive.
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Meanwhile, aboard Findus’s vessel—
"Still no contact from those useless dogs?"
"Damn it! When we get there, I’ll kill them all first!" Ilok spat in fury.
Each time he tried calling, either no one answered, a strange woman’s voice picked up, or the background was filled with drunken noise. Anyone with half a brain could tell what those men were doing at such a critical time.
Of course, Ilok was not jealous—he was condemning them for failing Lord Findus.
"My lord, aren’t you angry?" Ilok asked after his rant.
But Findus, strangely calm, wore a faint smile. According to his nature, he should’ve been the most enraged of all.
"Angry?" Findus chuckled. "Why waste anger on a group already destined to die? Focus on what matters. Tomorrow’s the battle. Are all the preparations complete? Go check them. Don’t waste my time raging over trash."
Even Ilok shivered at that smile.
"...Understood, Lord Findus."
He hurried to the lower decks. If their preparations were even slightly lacking, he’d be dragged down with them. For beneath Findus’s calm, Ilok could feel seething wrath.
Inside the cabin, row after row of nutrition pods lined the hull. A few independent cabins were reserved for sleeping, but most of the ship’s space was filled with these strange capsules.
And inside each one—living people.
When Ilok entered, the prisoners’ eyes lit with hunger, some even turning blood-red.
Ignoring them, Ilok calmly opened his notebook, recording the shifting values displayed on each capsule. Everything had to be exact. Any mistake, and these abominations could backfire on them all.
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By dawn the next day, sunlight spilled across Marine Headquarters.
Sailors dressed, armed themselves, and took their designated positions. Ryuunosuke and his disguised crew followed their assigned officers to prepare.
As fate would have it, the officer they had robbed had been under Gion’s command—so now, they were placed under her supervision.
At that moment, Gion’s face was still flushed red. Behind her stood Chrollo, along with the rest of the Dragon Hunter Pirates in disguise.
For a fleeting moment, she thought—was this the strongest team she had ever led?
"Gion, are you alright?"
Tokikake rushed over, noticing her blush. "Your face looks off. If you’re unwell, let me speak to the Fleet Admiral —you can rest! He won’t blame you!"
He was genuinely concerned, though his eagerness reeked of sycophancy.
But Gion ignored him. Instead, she instinctively pulled Chrollo’s hand and stepped back.
That sight alone was enough to ignite Tokikake fury.
A mere Lieutenant was holding the hand of his goddess?
Even if others could stomach such insolence, Tokikake could not.
"Gion, who is this man!?" he demanded.
Chrollo stepped forward, voice calm but firm.
"Vice Admiral Tokikake, show some respect. Either address her as Vice Admiral Momousagi or Vice Admiral Gion. ’Gion’ is far too familiar for you."
Though Chrollo didn’t know the full history between them, it was obvious Gion disliked this man. His role here was simple—to resolve such troublesome distractions.
"Hah! You think you’re qualified to lecture me?" Tokikake barked. "You’re just a Lieutenant! What gives you the right to stand at her side? Let’s see what strength you have that makes Gion hold your hand. Today, I’ll beat you until you can’t stand!"
He drew his long sword and slashed at Chrollo.
It wasn’t that Tokikake had lost his senses—it was that he couldn’t stay rational in this moment.
If the rival were stronger than him, perhaps he could accept it. But this man? Handsome, yes. Powerful? Surely not. Tokikake prided himself on substance, not shallow appearance.
One strike would be enough to show this pretender his place.
"Slice!"
His sword cut through Chrollo’s body—
Or so it seemed. The blade passed cleanly, as if slicing smoke.
"What—?!"
Before he could process, a massive hand the size of a cooking pot slammed across his face.
Smack!
Tokikake was launched into the air, his mind blank with disbelief.
How could a mere Lieutenant possess such monstrous strength? When had such a figure joined the navy, and how had he not heard?
Boom!
He hit the ground hard. Though uninjured, the humiliation burned deeper than any wound—especially since it had happened in front of Gion. The sting doubled instantly.
"Bastard... no matter who you are, you’re dead! Even if the Fleet Admiral himself comes—"
"What’s going on here?"
Sakazuki’s voice cut through the commotion.
He had sensed Chrollo’s aura the moment the attack was made. It was clear—this was one of the Dragon Hunter Pirates. And now, here he was, standing openly in Gion’s unit.
So this was Ryuunosuke’s arrangement.
And now, with Tokikake causing a scene, Sakazuki had stepped in personally.
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