Chapter 22 – The Revolutionary Army Makes a House Call
Kaya watched the radiant Nami and Carina with open envy.
After studying medicine for so long, she instantly recognized the changes in their skin, eyes, and aura.
And that was exactly why she was jealous.
Nojiko wasn't much better—her mind kept wandering during training, her gaze constantly drifting toward Aike.
Only Kuina, Izumi, and Hikari remained blissfully oblivious.
All three were laser-focused on mastering Haki.
Special mention goes to Tom.
Out of the four people and one cat, the cat was the first to succeed.
He awakened both Observation and Armament Haki in record time.
And then he started pulling ridiculous tricks with them that left everyone speechless.
The day before departure.
Aike had assumed it would be another peaceful day.
He was wrong.
That afternoon, a new VIP client showed up.
On the western side of the island, a massive ship quietly dropped anchor.
A small group of cloaked figures disembarked.
On the beach.
"Hm?"
Aike suddenly sat up from where he was being pampered by Nami and Carina.
"What's wrong?"
The two asked in unison.
"Nothing big. Just a big fish walking right into my net."
Aike's lips curved into a predatory grin.
That storm-like, violent presence was unmistakably natural-disaster level.
Stronger than even Koushirou.
"Dragon, leader of the Revolutionary Army?"
Isshin Dojo.
Koushirou was sipping tea in the courtyard when his hand suddenly froze.
He looked up.
"Dragon. Long time no see."
In the span of a single breath, a tall man in a green cloak appeared. Red square tattoos covered the left side of his stern, intimidating face.
"Been a while, Master Koushirou!"
Dragon replied with an easy smile, then immediately turned serious.
"I came to ask for your help. We need supplies—food, medicine, weapons. As much as you can gather."
Koushirou's expression grew heavy.
"Sounds like you're in deep trouble."
"Collecting that much won't be quick."
"No rush. We'll stay on the island for two days."
Dragon understood the difficulty and gave them breathing room.
"Understood."
Just as the two men were talking, a new voice suddenly cut in.
"If you need massive quantities of supplies, I happen to have plenty."
"Who's there?!"
Dragon shot to his feet.
A violent burst of wind pressure exploded outward.
His Observation Haki swept the entire area.
Nothing.
No matter how hard he searched—he sensed absolutely nothing.
The words "Observation kill" flashed through his mind.
"Damn it!"
"I've been made…"
Muscles coiled, ready to fight for his life.
Then Aike stepped casually into view, his own oppressive aura rolling out like a tide.
"Dragon, stand down! He's not an enemy!"
"Aike-dono is a guest of my dojo—and he's done me a favor I can never repay."
Koushirou hurriedly stepped between them.
The wind pressure vanished instantly.
Fast to rise, fast to disappear.
Dragon let out a long breath and bowed slightly to Aike.
"My apologies. I overreacted. I hope you won't take offense."
From the complete failure of his Observation just now, Dragon knew the man in front of him was a top-tier monster.
Someone like that—you either made friends with, or you absolutely did not make an enemy of.
Especially when he was Koushirou's benefactor.
"No harm done. I did butt in uninvited."
Aike waved it off, then got straight to business.
"Back to the point—I overheard you need supplies. Lucky for you, I have warehouses full of them."
"Any quantity, any type. As long as the price is right, I can deliver immediately."
Dragon's eyes narrowed sharply.
He glanced at Koushirou.
Koushirou gave a small nod and filled him in.
After a week of knowing Aike, he was well aware the man didn't care about hiding his reputation.
So he gave Dragon the short version.
"I've heard the name 'Devil Merchant' plenty of times. Never thought I'd meet the man himself."
Dragon's eyes lit up.
He had heard all the stories.
Kings and nobles bankrupted overnight.
Pirates stripped of decades of lifespan.
That was how the title "Devil Merchant" had been earned.
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