"Want to keep going?"
With his hands in his pockets, Chris calmly said, "If that wasn't enough, then let's keep fighting."
"But next time, I won't hold back. If I end up killing you, you can only blame your lack of strength."
Clap clap clap...
Judge clapped his hands, a wide smile on his face, clearly pleased.
"Good, very good!"
"Your strength is truly impressive. I believe what you said. You will definitely become one of the Shichibukai."
"So from now on, we'll officially start our collaboration."
Reiju stood quietly, graceful and poised. Her beautiful eyes sparkled as she looked at Chris.
This man… he really hadn't let her down. He was very strong.
Ichi, Niji, and Yonji were all proud and competitive by nature, clearly unwilling to admit defeat. They were still itching for a rematch.
But upon hearing Judge's words, they fell silent.
They never dared go against their father's decisions — only obey.
"We'll discuss the rest over the phone."
Chris took out a Den Den Mushi and tossed it to Judge, preparing to leave.
"Wait..."
At that moment, Judge called out with a serious tone,
"Though we're cooperating now, for the sake of caution, I need to assign someone to monitor you."
"Otherwise, we'll have no idea what you're doing, and I can't accept that!"
Monitoring...?
Hearing their father's words, Reiju and her brothers were all stunned.
Obviously, whoever he picked would be one of them.
"Doesn't matter to me."
Chris shrugged indifferently.
"Bring them over. I'm ready to leave."
Chris wasn't surprised at all.
Judge looked cold and ruthless on the outside but was weak and cowardly on the inside.
When facing true danger, he would even cry and beg for help.
A man like that, suspicious by nature, would never fully trust someone like Chris.
"Reiju," Judge said sternly, without even discussing it with her,
"From now on, you'll follow Chris and handle the collaboration."
"If you discover anything, report back immediately. Do not delay!"
Stunned.
Reiju froze.
Even Chris was surprised.
He didn't expect this gentle and graceful woman to be the one boarding his ship.
In fact, Chris had a very good impression of Reiju.
She was stunningly beautiful, tall, and carried herself with elegance and dignity.
A perfect example of a gentle and virtuous woman.
"I..."
Reiju wanted to say something but saw the cold look on her father's face and gave up.
She knew better than anyone how heartless he was.
No matter how much she begged, his decisions never changed.
So she simply nodded, tucked a strand of pink hair behind her ear, and gave a soft, slightly bitter smile on her exquisite face.
"Father, don't worry. I'll carry out the task."
Her voice was clear and sweet, like a melody.
But her smile held a trace of sorrow — it wasn't from the heart.
Ichi, Niji, and Yonji all sighed in relief.
If they had been chosen instead to follow Chris, that would've been pure torture.
None of them wanted that task.
"Give me your hand."
Chris extended his hand to Reiju, still calm as ever.
"Hey, what are you trying to do? Flirting with her in front of us?"
Yonji immediately flared up, glaring at Chris.
Niji grinned,
"Wanna go another round with us?"
But Reiju didn't doubt Chris.
Her instincts told her this man wasn't that kind of person.
She looked at him, her delicate face blooming with a warm smile.
"Chris, can I ask why?"
Chris actually smiled — something rare for him — and replied softly,
"Give me your hand, and you'll know."
"Okay~"
Reiju nodded slightly, a little shy but curious.
She gently placed her snow-white hand in his.
"Let's go."
As soon as he finished speaking — whoosh! — the two vanished instantly, without a trace.
Stunned.
The four men were shocked speechless by what they saw.
"What the hell just happened? Where did they go?"
Niji looked around, trying to find them, but saw nothing.
"So fast... it's unbelievably fast."
Yonji's eyes widened in disbelief.
"He was holding back all this time... he didn't even use his full strength!"
Ichi frowned coldly and muttered,
"That's exactly how he suddenly appeared in the hall earlier. No wonder we didn't notice him."
Judge, on the other hand, burst into wild laughter after a moment of realization.
"Good... This is great!"
"The stronger Chris is, the better our chances."
With his fists clenched, Judge shouted with excitement:
"One day, the Germa Kingdom will rule the North Blue again!"
"Souls of our fallen countrymen — soon you shall return home!"
"Hahahaha…"
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