newbobooks Chapter 144 The Philosopher – Barrorick Redfield
Chapter 144 The Philosopher – Barrorick Redfield
Chapter 144 The Philosopher – Barrorick Redfield
Bazel, hiding inside the belly of Chaos, was in no hurry to go out.
For venomous snake hunting to be successful, the most important thing is not the venom or patience, but timing.
Appearing at just the right moment, it bites its prey like a bullet fired from a gun!
The chaos hidden in the shadows tried to flap the small wings growing on its head, causing Bazel to change its location from time to time.
Barzel understood the special nature of chaos.
After each attack, light and darkness must alternate.
Simply put, after a Light-type attack, a Dark-type attack must be used.
Otherwise, chaos would simply disappear.
But this mechanism doesn't mean that chaos is a trash monster.
It is precisely because of excessive strength that a balance arises.
Chaos of Light can "swallow" the vision of creatures within a certain range on the battlefield, as well as the sensing range of Observation Haki.
The reason Loki and his companions didn't go blind was simply because they were too far away. After he launched the first attack, the Chaos of Light would spit out what it had swallowed and return it to everyone.
Then it transforms into dark chaos.
Dark Chaos, after swallowing Bazel, also swallowed his presence.
This is why Barolok couldn't see the enemy.
Because at this moment, Bazel's presence had completely disappeared.
In other words, in Barolorik's mind, there was no such person as Barzel in the world.
If it doesn't exist, how can Observation Haki be used to capture it?
As for why Loki and the others could see it...
As I said before, all of Chaos's abilities are limited to a specific area; once you escape that area, the ability will immediately become ineffective.
But then again, Bazel had a firm grasp on the fact that a strong person's vigilance in battle is such that a single move can affect the whole situation.
He knew that the stronger a person was, the less likely they were to act rashly at such a crucial moment.
The saying "respond to all changes with constancy" holds true everywhere. Whether you are fleeing or attacking, you may expose your weaknesses to the enemy in the shadows.
In battles between true masters, a single momentary opening can often determine the outcome.
In such situations, standing still or moving slowly is the best course of action.
As for the brute...
There's a better way to deal with the brute Bazel; this chaos is the way to deal with clever people who like to overthink and fantasize.
A brainless idiot doesn't deserve to see chaos.
Chaos slowly flew behind Baroric, and Bazel, who was sitting cross-legged, suddenly stood up.
His manic red eyes were fixed on the enemy's vest.
He was prepared to flee immediately if his attack failed.
The enemy is too fast; even if I launch a surprise attack, they are very likely to dodge it.
The giant maw of chaos opened.
A dark slit suddenly appeared in the sunlight.
A streak of crimson light flashed by, and a bone spur on his left arm stabbed towards the enemy's back.
"I've found you."
one-!
Just as Bazel had predicted, Barolorik vanished the instant the bone spur struck him.
"I've been wondering what that monster's abilities are."
The voice came from behind him, and Bazel's expression changed slightly.
But his wild, frenzied instincts led him to turn around and elbow the opponent without hesitation.
He completely ignored the enemy's swift and decisive strike.
Poof--!
A deep, bone-revealing wound appeared on his back.
As the twilight spear swept past, the resulting series of explosions struck empty air.
"A very interesting ability."
Instead of continuing his attack, Barolorik loosened his grip on the umbrella.
"Relax, young man, we've fought enough."
"I'm just passing through. I need to save my energy for the fight with Newgate."
"I heard an even more disgusting power in your heart, and I don't want to be swallowed up by that so-called abomination."
"Let's leave that kind of move to Shiki and the others."
Seeing that Bazel had regained his senses, Baloric suddenly revealed a playful smile.
"I'm curious to see how much of a stir you'll make in the future. I'm waiting for the day you usher in a new era."
"You know what, Barolorik?"
Bazel straightened his back and looked at her expressionlessly.
"The worst kind of man is one who eavesdrops on other people's thoughts."
"There's a reason you've been single all this time. You deserve to be single forever."
Barolorik wasn't angry; he walked toward the red cloak that had been pushed ashore by the sea.
He stuck the umbrella into the sand and picked up the cloak with both hands, starting to wring it.
"Hahaha~~~"
"If you have any resources, could you keep an eye out for some girls for me? Maybe one day when I get tired of wandering the seas, I'll come to your Takamagahara to find you."
One second they were fighting to the death, the next they were showing a hearty smile. Bazel was a little confused about Baloric's personality. Are all the heroes of the sea crazy?
Before the question could be asked, Barolorik preemptively answered:
"That's right, we're all crazy. The reason we fight isn't because we have any hatred between us."
"But we all want to become stronger, stronger than everyone else, until we stand at the pinnacle of this ocean and become the king of all!"
Whew!
After putting on his cloak, Barolok looked at Bazel with a meaningful gaze.
"Bazaar, you are a great man."
"I admire your integrity and acknowledge your backbone."
"I admire your dream even more; no one has ever dared to do it before, no!"
"Let alone doing it, apart from that man, no one else on this vast ocean would dare to even entertain such a thought!"
A card flew out of Barolorick's hand.
Bazel caught it casually.
"This is my Den Den Mushi number. I'll come find you again when I have time, Bazel."
"You and I are both men destined to be misunderstood and destined to be alone."
Stepping onto the small boat on the seawater, Barolok lowered the sail, and a hint of melancholy and sadness suddenly appeared in his eyes as he looked at Bazel.
"We have all seen the ugliness and kindness in people's hearts."
"They will never know the extent of a person's evil, a pure evil that would frighten even the Asuras in hell."
"Bazel, you are the purest human being on the sea."
"You don't fight for fame, you don't fight for power."
wow~~
The receding tide rolled the small boat, which slowly sailed into the distance under the sunlight.
"The justice of heroes? What a laughable thing. But let me be the sole witness to the truth."
"Bazaar".
Watching the man disappear into the distance beneath the shimmering water, Bazel did not say goodbye.
He knew that Barolorik didn't need that kind of thing.
"Loneliness."
Bazel sighed, dispelled Chaos, exited Gear Third, and used his molting ability to regain his health.
He then bent down to pick up the fallen card.
[Barolok Redfield, 39XXXX]
Turn over to your back.
Loneliness is just scenery along life's journey; I enjoy it and embrace it.
"Another philosopher?"
Shaking his head, Bazel chuckled self-deprecatingly:
"You've certainly heard a lot of good things from me, Barolorick Redfield."
"Since you've chosen to be a witness, then watch your mouth."
"Otherwise, I'll tear it to shreds myself."
huh~~~
A strong wind blew in, and Bazel loosened his grip, letting the card bearing the number of the Barolorick Redfield Den Den Mushi be swept away by the wind.
He turned to look at Loki, who was running towards him.
"However, you're wrong about one thing, Count Red."
"I am never alone."
"I believe in them. No matter what happens in the future, they will always stand by my side."
"Whether it's venturing into hell or ushering in a new era, they will definitely be on my side."
"Boss, here's your cape!!"
The sensible pirates brought over Bazel's cloak and draped it over him.
Loki followed behind Bazel with a silly grin.
"Let's set sail for Wano Country. It's time to prepare for a new era."
"Only the Beasts Pirates can become the Pirate King!"
...Memories · END. —
Breaking free from his memories, Loki shook his head and looked at the sky where the battle had ended.
"See, I told you so. Chi can't even force his elder brother to show his true colors now."
"You know, my brother is a powerful man even Earl Baron Redfield acknowledges!"
"Oh, big brother, looks like you've finished warming up!"
Bazel, who had fallen from the sky, was put down and had already fainted.
"Olga, while I've knocked Jhin unconscious, you can do whatever you want to him."
Consider this my New Year's gift to you.
Olga's eyes lit up, and she shooed the sea lizard to Bazel's side.
"Hehehe~~~"
"You're finished, you idiot! This time I'm going to take humiliating photos of you!"
"Then I'll laugh at you for a hundred years~~"
Tianyue walked over and helped Bazel put a black cloak on him.
Bazel put his hands in his pockets and looked at the new crew members who had all boarded the ship.
"Friends!"
More than four hundred pirates turned their gazes toward Bazel.
"To celebrate the arrival of our new member, and to celebrate the smooth sailing ahead in Wano Country, let's have a banquet!!!"
Bazel jumped onto the table, holding a huge bottle of champagne that was half a meter tall, and shook it vigorously.
boo~
The wine spilled out at that moment.
The members of the Beasts Pirates picked up their drinks, stood shoulder to shoulder, and began to sing the pirate song.
"Don't just stand there, Jinbe! We're comrades in the same boat!"
Jumping off the wooden table, Bazel pushed Jinbe and the others into the crowd.
"Hey everyone!"
"The fish-men have an incredible capacity for alcohol; the drinking table is a man's second battlefield!"
"The merfolk have a high alcohol tolerance!?"
Upon hearing this, Hanafza immediately brought over two cases of wine, his fingers flat.
"Come, come, Jinbe, it's been so long since we last met!"
"I can beat all the men of Fishman Street to a pulp with my fists, and I can get you all drunk with my liquor!"
"Huh!? Boss Hanafza, I can't agree with that!"
Jinbe took off his shirt, put one foot on the table, and smiled broadly.
"Today is the day we merfolk take our revenge!"
"Hanafza, I'll get you drunk until you're passed out under the table today!"
"Mmm~ Hanafza is trash~~~"
Boos and commotion arose from the crowd.
"That's right, that's right! Brother Jinbe went through such a long voyage to get on the ship, Hanafzai, you shameless bastard!"
"shameless!"
Hanafza blushed, and roared in embarrassment and anger:
"Bullshit! When have I ever done something like taking advantage of someone's weakness? I'll show off with a bottle first and let you see the spirit of a hero!!!"
Watching his friends making a ruckus, Bazel smiled and withdrew from the crowd.
"Aren't you going, Babel? Let bygones be bygones; the future is what matters now."
Barber shook his head, raised his bottle, and lightly clinked it against Bazeir's bottle.
"I don't really like this atmosphere. It's already great to be able to enjoy the peaceful breeze here."
"Hey Olga, you stop right there!!"
Bazel and the other man instinctively turned their heads to look.
Then you see Jhin, dressed in a nurse's uniform and wearing a pink bear headgear, chasing a sea lizard with a machete.
"You bastard! I'm going to make you cry today!"