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Chapter 661: Ten Thousand Snakes Möbius's Provocation
"It's really lively!"
The massive, hundreds-of-meters-long Luxury Battleship continuously approached.
The flags of the Kronos Kingdom and the Black Serpent Flag fluttered.
Möbius leaned his hands on the ship's railing, grinning as he watched the scene that had just unfolded at the Port.
To his left and right were:
"White Devil" Loki, holding a Cane.
"Gluttony" Cho'Gath.
Behind them, thousands of Crewmates had varied expressions, some excited, some indifferent.
For Crewmates who were originally from the New World, this was like coming home.
But for those from the Four Seas and the First Half of the Grand Line, this was their first time in the New World, and on a world-renowned Island like Paros Island at that.
To avoid missing the Sword Tournament, Möbius led the Ten Thousand Snakes all the way from the North Blue back to the New World.
"This is?"
Shiki felt a sense of familiarity and turned to ask Reinhardt beside him.
When did such a powerful Faction appear in the New World?
The three leading individuals were all strong, but Cho'Gath gave him a sense of déjà vu, like facing "King of Monsters" Typhon.
"Ten Thousand Snakes, a special Faction currently completing the magnificent feat of a Four Seas Tour."
"Their Leader, Underworld Serpent Möbius, also stayed on Paros Island. He should also be a Son of Hades."
"Quite a few people in the New World know about them, but in recent years, they've mostly been in the Four Seas."
"There isn't much intelligence about them."
Reinhardt was quite cautious about the Ten Thousand Snakes.
A Faction like this was undoubtedly Hegemon-level even in the New World.
It wasn't just Reinhardt; many people at the Port recognized the "Ten Thousand Snakes".
In the New World, the Ten Thousand Snakes had a considerable reputation, and in the Four Seas, very few people didn't know about them.
Amidst the noise, many who didn't know gained some understanding of this relatively mysterious Faction.
The Ten Thousand Snakes disembarked.
The Whitebeard Pirates' Group of over a thousand people was already quite large.
Compared to the "Ten Thousand Snakes", they were like a small witch meeting a great one.
The Ten Thousand Snakes' "Thousand-Armed Bodhi" was even more of a Colossus like a Sea Fortress, far larger than the Whitebeard Pirates' Moby Dick.
"Another Son of Hades? Just how many Children does that guy have?" Shiki was a bit curious.
This newly appeared Son was also quite strong and had established a considerable Faction.
"Long time no see, Kasa."
Möbius's gaze swept past the Flying Pirates, then the Whitebeard Pirates, and he greeted Kasa from a distance.
At the same time, he nodded to the friends around Kasa whom he knew or recognized.
"It's good that you're back. Father should want to see your growth over the years."
Seeing Möbius, Kasa's expression remained peaceful, but a rare smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Looking behind Möbius at the massive Legion, Möbius's Faction had developed quite rapidly over the years.
After greeting Kasa, Möbius's gaze fell upon Whitebeard.
As a Son of Hades, Möbius's heart was filled with arrogance.
He had no good feelings towards the Whitebeard Pirates.
Under the somewhat surprised gazes of others, Möbius walked step by step towards Whitebeard, a cold smile playing on his lips.
"So you're Whitebeard? It's rude not to reciprocate. You should taste this move of mine too."
Whitebeard dared to make a move on Paros Island.
Although there wasn't much malice, Kasa's passive defensive stance didn't satisfy him.
Since he saw this, he definitely had to get back at them.
The newcomers were not friendly.
Interesting events kept happening.
Golden Lion and the others continued to watch the show.
Even Whitebeard became interested when facing the arriving Möbius.
Just now, he had also learned Möbius's identity.
Kasa's strength had already been displayed.
As fellow Sons of Hades, they also wanted to see what Möbius was made of.
"Pops!"
Seeing someone provoke their Pops, the Crewmates of the Whitebeard Pirates couldn't help but want to act.
"Phoenix" Marco transformed into a Phoenix and rushed towards Möbius.
A pitch-black Cane struck towards Marco in a strange posture.
Feeling the danger, Marco quickly dodged.
Loki, dressed in white, appeared before him at some point.
"Apologies, this path is blocked. We shouldn't interfere in the battle between the Leaders."
"Gluttony" Cho'Gath even grabbed "Diamond" Jozu's arm with one hand.
"Flower Sword" Vista, a Swordsman, and Thatch, the Whitebeard Pirates' Third Division Captain and also a cook, struck Cho'Gath with a slash.
The overbearing power made Jozu unable to move.
However, what was incredibly shocking was that Vista and Thatch's sharp slashes landed on Cho'Gath, producing a steel-like collision sound.
Their attacks didn't even injure Cho'Gath; at most, they broke a thin layer of skin.
"Are you guys tickling me?"
Cho'Gath said with ruthless contempt, his wild beasts-like pupils becoming even more terrifying.
He seemed a bit hungry.
As for the other Crewmates of the Whitebeard Pirates, as soon as they picked up their weapons, they were surrounded by the Ten Thousand Snakes' thousands-strong Legion.
"Don't just jump in, you Pirates from the Orphanage."
"If you want to fight, then come."
A Cadre from the Ten Thousand Snakes mocked them provocatively, an excited smile on his face.
The other Crewmates, like well-trained Soldiers, quickly prepared for battle and drew their weapons.
A great battle seemed imminent.
Even facing the Crewmates of the Whitebeard Pirates, the Ten Thousand Snakes showed no fear.
Towards their boss, "Underworld Serpent" Möbius, they had long ago established an undying conviction.
Moreover, those who could join the Ten Thousand Snakes either possessed special abilities or had a certain level of strength.
Graduates from the Royal Military Academy, talent recruited from the Sky Arena, and many promising individuals recruited in the Four Seas.
During their Four Seas Tour journey, they weren't just playing around.
Training and combat, they had never slacked off.
Following a Monster like Möbius, who balanced training and enjoyment, how could they be far behind?
Möbius was quite strict with his Subordinates; he didn't want any good-for-nothings under his command.
(end of chapter)
"It's really lively!"
The massive, hundreds-of-meters-long Luxury Battleship continuously approached.
The flags of the Kronos Kingdom and the Black Serpent Flag fluttered.
Möbius leaned his hands on the ship's railing, grinning as he watched the scene that had just unfolded at the Port.
To his left and right were:
"White Devil" Loki, holding a Cane.
"Gluttony" Cho'Gath.
Behind them, thousands of Crewmates had varied expressions, some excited, some indifferent.
For Crewmates who were originally from the New World, this was like coming home.
But for those from the Four Seas and the First Half of the Grand Line, this was their first time in the New World, and on a world-renowned Island like Paros Island at that.
To avoid missing the Sword Tournament, Möbius led the Ten Thousand Snakes all the way from the North Blue back to the New World.
"This is?"
Shiki felt a sense of familiarity and turned to ask Reinhardt beside him.
When did such a powerful Faction appear in the New World?
The three leading individuals were all strong, but Cho'Gath gave him a sense of déjà vu, like facing "King of Monsters" Typhon.
"Ten Thousand Snakes, a special Faction currently completing the magnificent feat of a Four Seas Tour."
"Their Leader, Underworld Serpent Möbius, also stayed on Paros Island. He should also be a Son of Hades."
"Quite a few people in the New World know about them, but in recent years, they've mostly been in the Four Seas."
"There isn't much intelligence about them."
Reinhardt was quite cautious about the Ten Thousand Snakes.
A Faction like this was undoubtedly Hegemon-level even in the New World.
It wasn't just Reinhardt; many people at the Port recognized the "Ten Thousand Snakes".
In the New World, the Ten Thousand Snakes had a considerable reputation, and in the Four Seas, very few people didn't know about them.
Amidst the noise, many who didn't know gained some understanding of this relatively mysterious Faction.
The Ten Thousand Snakes disembarked.
The Whitebeard Pirates' Group of over a thousand people was already quite large.
Compared to the "Ten Thousand Snakes", they were like a small witch meeting a great one.
The Ten Thousand Snakes' "Thousand-Armed Bodhi" was even more of a Colossus like a Sea Fortress, far larger than the Whitebeard Pirates' Moby Dick.
"Another Son of Hades? Just how many Children does that guy have?" Shiki was a bit curious.
This newly appeared Son was also quite strong and had established a considerable Faction.
"Long time no see, Kasa."
Möbius's gaze swept past the Flying Pirates, then the Whitebeard Pirates, and he greeted Kasa from a distance.
At the same time, he nodded to the friends around Kasa whom he knew or recognized.
"It's good that you're back. Father should want to see your growth over the years."
Seeing Möbius, Kasa's expression remained peaceful, but a rare smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Looking behind Möbius at the massive Legion, Möbius's Faction had developed quite rapidly over the years.
After greeting Kasa, Möbius's gaze fell upon Whitebeard.
As a Son of Hades, Möbius's heart was filled with arrogance.
He had no good feelings towards the Whitebeard Pirates.
Under the somewhat surprised gazes of others, Möbius walked step by step towards Whitebeard, a cold smile playing on his lips.
"So you're Whitebeard? It's rude not to reciprocate. You should taste this move of mine too."
Whitebeard dared to make a move on Paros Island.
Although there wasn't much malice, Kasa's passive defensive stance didn't satisfy him.
Since he saw this, he definitely had to get back at them.
The newcomers were not friendly.
Interesting events kept happening.
Golden Lion and the others continued to watch the show.
Even Whitebeard became interested when facing the arriving Möbius.
Just now, he had also learned Möbius's identity.
Kasa's strength had already been displayed.
As fellow Sons of Hades, they also wanted to see what Möbius was made of.
"Pops!"
Seeing someone provoke their Pops, the Crewmates of the Whitebeard Pirates couldn't help but want to act.
"Phoenix" Marco transformed into a Phoenix and rushed towards Möbius.
A pitch-black Cane struck towards Marco in a strange posture.
Feeling the danger, Marco quickly dodged.
Loki, dressed in white, appeared before him at some point.
"Apologies, this path is blocked. We shouldn't interfere in the battle between the Leaders."
"Gluttony" Cho'Gath even grabbed "Diamond" Jozu's arm with one hand.
"Flower Sword" Vista, a Swordsman, and Thatch, the Whitebeard Pirates' Third Division Captain and also a cook, struck Cho'Gath with a slash.
The overbearing power made Jozu unable to move.
However, what was incredibly shocking was that Vista and Thatch's sharp slashes landed on Cho'Gath, producing a steel-like collision sound.
Their attacks didn't even injure Cho'Gath; at most, they broke a thin layer of skin.
"Are you guys tickling me?"
Cho'Gath said with ruthless contempt, his wild beasts-like pupils becoming even more terrifying.
He seemed a bit hungry.
As for the other Crewmates of the Whitebeard Pirates, as soon as they picked up their weapons, they were surrounded by the Ten Thousand Snakes' thousands-strong Legion.
"Don't just jump in, you Pirates from the Orphanage."
"If you want to fight, then come."
A Cadre from the Ten Thousand Snakes mocked them provocatively, an excited smile on his face.
The other Crewmates, like well-trained Soldiers, quickly prepared for battle and drew their weapons.
A great battle seemed imminent.
Even facing the Crewmates of the Whitebeard Pirates, the Ten Thousand Snakes showed no fear.
Towards their boss, "Underworld Serpent" Möbius, they had long ago established an undying conviction.
Moreover, those who could join the Ten Thousand Snakes either possessed special abilities or had a certain level of strength.
Graduates from the Royal Military Academy, talent recruited from the Sky Arena, and many promising individuals recruited in the Four Seas.
During their Four Seas Tour journey, they weren't just playing around.
Training and combat, they had never slacked off.
Following a Monster like Möbius, who balanced training and enjoyment, how could they be far behind?
Möbius was quite strict with his Subordinates; he didn't want any good-for-nothings under his command.
(end of chapter)
