NOVEL WEB Chapter 149: Threatening Dragon
Dragon saw Kuma's hint but didn't leave immediately. He didn't want to see Kuma also fall into a crisis. Because of Ginny and Emporio Ivankov, he already felt very guilty. He felt a bit sorry for his three sworn siblings. Now that Ginny was dead and Ivankov was captured, if Kuma were to be exiled by Kael, Dragon's heart would feel even more remorse.
"Tsk, tsk, Kuma, all your past and future are in my eyes. You stay aside for now. Don't force me to act; you can't bear the consequences."
Kael gave Kuma a meaningful look, then turned to Dragon.
"Dragon, let me witness Haoshoku Haki Infusion. If you satisfy me, I can pretend you weren't here today. Otherwise, I'll go to Foosha Village to recruit your son. You don't want your son to become a Goa Royal Guard, do you?"
Kael's Conqueror's Haki erupted with a roar, pressing down on Dragon, his eyes filled with ambition and desire. That old man, Garp, had never mentioned advanced applications like Haoshoku Haki Infusion before. In the mastering stage, Kael didn't press that old fellow Garp for more information. Now that Kael's Haoshoku had undergone a qualitative improvement, he would continue to scheme against other Haoshoku users.
Silvers Rayleigh, Jabba, Red-Haired Shanks, Kaido of the Beasts... these pirates were not people Kael, as the Emperor of the Allied Nations, could make teach him. As for the Five Elders, those high and mighty old immortals, it was even more impossible. After much thought, it seemed Kael could only learn Haoshoku Haki Infusion from Garp and Dragon. After all, the Monkey family's hometown was on Kael's territory, and there was also Straw Hat Luffy, who hadn't set sail yet, who could be used as a 'bargaining chip'. Kael was determined to use this chip.
"Threatening other people's family, that thought is very dangerous." Dragon's face instantly darkened, and he was furious in his heart. Kael actually used Luffy to threaten him.
"Isn't it good to train your son to be an Imperial Hereditary Title? Or do you want to lead your son to become a Revolutionary Army member?"
Kael didn't care about Dragon's anger. He jumped off the Kirin Lion, stood in front of the large tree where Dragon was, and drew his Seven Star Dragon Sword.
"You know what I want, Dragon. Use your Haoshoku Haki Infusion." Kael slashed at Dragon with his sword, and the whistling, sharp sword qi instantly split the large tree where Dragon stood in half.
Whoosh~
Dragon's figure appeared not far from Kael with the storm.
"Awakening Conqueror's Haki for less than 1 year, and you want to learn Haoshoku Haki Infusion? I have to say your ambition is truly great."
Dragon's face was grim. Last time, when he was watching the show, he attacked Kael, forcing Kael to awaken his Haoshoku. This time, when he came to watch the show, Kael actually wanted to learn Haoshoku Haki Infusion from him. Did he really think he was an experience pack?
"You'll teach me whether you want to or not! Besides your son, I also know about a certain white island. Last time, Garp taught me to master Conqueror's Haki; now, it's your turn to teach me Haoshoku Haki Infusion. I will remember your Monkey family's 'loyalty'."
Kael's Haoshoku erupted to its extreme. Holding the Seven Star Dragon Sword, he rapidly slashed towards Dragon.
"What?!" Dragon's heart was greatly shaken. Could it be that Kael not only knew about Genzo and the Revolutionary Army's cooperation but also knew about the existence of Baltigo, the White Clay Island?
'Dragon Claw Fist!'
This time, Dragon did not turn into a storm to dodge. His right hand instantly turned pitch black, his five fingers forming a dragon claw shape, and he forcefully grabbed the sharp blade of Kael's full-power slash. In an instant, endless black and red lightning splattered.
As Kael spoke, cold sweat broke out on Dragon's forehead, and at the same time, his heart was filled with killing intent towards Kael. Kael not only used his son as a threat but also knew about the existence of the Revolutionary Army headquarters. This child was courting death!
But three violent auras instantly surrounded Dragon and Kael. The murderous Ryokugyu and Spartan, the violent, pitch-black vines and charging shockwaves, and Fujitora's gravitational pressure. This made Dragon's killing intent instantly recede, and his cold sweat became denser. No! He absolutely couldn't kill Kael! Moreover, Kael's exile ability could make him disappear without a trace.
"Just teach me obediently; don't even think about running! I'm not afraid to tell you, my relationship with Dr. Vegapunk and Genzo is quite good. Perhaps we still have some room for cooperation. How about you overthrow those tyrannical kings in the future, and then I'll take over those kingdoms?"
Kael kicked Dragon, forcibly pulled back the Seven Star Dragon Sword, giving Dragon a way out and a sense of security. It has to be said that Dragon's Dragon Claw Fist is indeed terrifying. Even Sabo's Dragon Claw Fist could easily snap the Executioner's Axe of Vice Admiral Bastille of the headquarters, crushing Bastille's steel mask in 1 move and instantly killing this Marine Vice Admiral. Sabo's Armament Haki and martial arts were taught by Kuma and Dragon. As the founder of Dragon Claw Fist, Dragon's strength was much greater than Sabo's. Even the Seven Star Dragon Sword, coated with Armament Haki, was trembling incessantly.
"Your Majesty, why don't we just kill him! If we eliminate this Revolutionary Army leader, the World Government will surely give us countless benefits."
Ryokugyu could no longer hold back from acting. This world's most heinous criminal was simply a delicious treat in his eyes. However, Kael did not let them act, making Ryokugyu incredibly anxious. What was this Haoshoku Haki Infusion that Kael wanted to learn from Dragon that made His Majesty value it so much?
"Don't you guys move; I want to have a good spar with him."
Kael did not let the 3 Hereditary Titles join the battle, but he also did not let them leave. These were his bodyguards, great masters who could pressure Dragon.
"Yes!"
Spartan was the first to respond. His body was taut, ready to protect Kael and fight Dragon to the death at any moment. Fujitora, besides keeping an eye on Dragon, also had Kuma within his defensive targets.
Dragon's thoughts were in disarray due to Kael's words. He really couldn't understand why Kael knew about Genzo, Baltigo, the White Clay Island, and Dr. Vegapunk's secrets. Had a very high-level spy appeared within the Revolutionary Army? One must know that very few people knew about Genzo and Dr. Vegapunk's matters. The Revolutionary Army's headquarters, Baltigo, the White Clay Island, had many members coming and going, so it was indeed possible for spies to infiltrate.
Suddenly, an uneasy thought appeared in Dragon's mind. Could it be that the captured Ivankov was tortured into confession? Or had Kuma, who joined the Warlords of the Sea, betrayed the revolution?
Impossible, this is impossible! He understood Ivankov and Kuma; they were definitely not such people. Dragon forcibly shook these thoughts out of his mind. He shouldn't doubt his comrades and brothers like this!
"Dragon, just teach me Haoshoku Haki Infusion well. Your Revolutionary Army's high command has no traitors or spies; this is merely my ability to foresee the future."
Kael sensed Dragon's panic, as if he saw through this seemingly profound Revolutionary Army leader, and immediately smiled faintly. Kael was genuinely worried that Dragon, lost in wild conjectures, would initiate a major purge internally and ruin the Revolutionary Army himself. That would mean the Celestial Dragons would have 1 less troublesome enemy. This was not in Kael's interest.