One piece: Establishing a Pirate Family

Chapter 83: The Legend of Askaka Island

Charlotte's sword was a simple slash—nothing more.

It wasn't infused with Armament Haki or Conqueror's Haki; it was purely a basic slash executed by a great swordsman.

But even such a seemingly ordinary strike created a spectacle that split the sea in half, instantly obliterating the incoming cannonballs.

"This is…"

The opposing pirates, who were busy reloading their cannons, stared in shock at the devastating force.

Even the pirate captain was dumbfounded, his mouth agape as he watched the slash approach their ship.

Before he could react, the slash cleaved their ship as easily as a hot knife through butter.

"Damn it! Boss, you just destroyed the whole ship!"

Paul looked at Charlotte in disbelief, his expression both awed and exasperated.

Charlotte glanced at him with a smirk.

"What, you wanted to keep it for a festival or something?"

He sheathed his sword effortlessly and reclined on his chair, not sparing the sinking ship another glance.

"Uh…"

Paul stared speechlessly as Charlotte leaned back, closing his eyes as though nothing had happened.

Should he suggest checking for treasure on the wrecked ship?

As the pirate ship slowly disappeared beneath the waves, Paul could only sigh and hope the remaining pirates learned a valuable lesson—or at least reincarnated into better circumstances.

On the remnants of the sinking ship, chaos ensued.

"Damn it! Who the hell is that guy?!"

The pirate captain, standing on a broken piece of the hull, screamed in frustration as he watched Charlotte's ship sail away.

"Captain! Quick, get in the lifeboat!"

The first mate, already seated in a small boat, waved frantically.

The captain hesitated for a moment, glaring at the sinking remains of his ship, before diving into the water and swimming toward the lifeboat.

Once aboard, the captain barked an order.

"Go! Get us out of here!"

The first mate hesitated but complied, rowing furiously away from the wreck.

"Captain! Wait for us!"

Crew members still floundering in the water shouted desperately, but the captain ignored their cries.

"Damn it!"

The abandoned pirates cursed as they clung to debris, watching their captain retreat.

Hart, the pirate captain, clenched his fists, his expression grim.

"Whoever you are, I'll remember this. Don't let me find out who you are," he muttered darkly.

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After a month of sailing, Charlotte's ship finally arrived at Askaka Island.

"Boss! We've reached Askaka Island!"

Hearing the announcement, Charlotte dropped his fishing rod and rushed to the bow of the ship.

After weeks at sea, they had finally arrived.

"My dear Seven Star Sword, your master has come!"

Charlotte stood at the bow, gazing eagerly at the island ahead.

As they approached, his eyes caught the sight of a flag—a navy flag.

"There's a naval base here?"

Charlotte frowned as he considered the implications.

"Disguise the ship as a merchant vessel. Don't let anyone know we're pirates. Understand?"

Charlotte addressed his crew seriously, knowing that drawing attention now could jeopardize his plans.

The crew nodded, fully aware of the importance of their mission.

As the ship neared the port, it blended seamlessly with the other bustling ships. The harbor was lively, filled with merchants and travelers.

Charlotte surveyed the scene, his golden fake beard glinting in the sunlight. He had gone to great lengths to look the part of a wealthy merchant, hoping to avoid suspicion.

As the ship docked, Charlotte was the first to disembark.

Dressed in fine clothes and sporting his golden beard, he immediately blended in with the other affluent merchants arriving at the port.

The port was abuzz with activity, and Charlotte's attention was drawn to the large mountain dominating the center of the island.

He couldn't help but recall the legend of Askaka Island.

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The Legend of Askaka Island

Thousands of years ago, the islanders feared the arrival of the red full moon, which they believed brought disaster. To ease their fears, the gods gifted them a shield and a sword.

But tragedy struck when the three princes of the Asuka Kingdom met a beautiful witch and fell in love with her. In their rivalry, they used the sacred Seven Star Sword to prove their worth.

Their conflict led to a catastrophic war that drenched the land and sea in blood. The Seven Star Sword, corrupted by the hatred and sorrow it absorbed, transformed into a cursed demon sword.

The once-holy blade became a harbinger of death and destruction, plunging the sea into darkness.

A priestess sacrificed her life to cleanse the sword, sealing its power with three divine gems.

However, on the night of the red full moon, which occurs once every hundred years, the seal weakens, and the sword's demonic power awakens.

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Charlotte recalled the legend with a smirk.

While the story was steeped in drama, he cared little for its moral lessons. What interested him was the sword's potential.

From the anime in his previous life, he knew that the Seven Star Sword granted immense power to its wielder.

"I wonder how strong I'll become once I claim it," he mused.

Charlotte knew that the sword was likely hidden in a tribal altar, guarded by villagers and witches. Finding it wouldn't be easy, but he was confident in his abilities.

Leading his crew into the bustling town, Charlotte marveled at the lively streets and vibrant marketplace.

"Let's find out where they're hiding my sword," he said with a sly grin.

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