Leidfield's footsteps were light, silently following behind Jin as if he were a ghost in the night.
His movements were extremely secretive, not even the surrounding violent sandstorm noticed his presence.
As he gradually approached, his interest in Jin grew stronger.
This was not only because the other party could block his Observation Haki, but also because Jin's aura revealed a power that he couldn't ignore, a power that made him feel a long-lost challenge.
Leidfield did not immediately reveal his intentions, but chose to observe quietly.
He knew that such an opponent was worth his time to understand.
Perhaps, this would be a pleasant surprise in his long life, a stimulus sufficient to break the peace in his heart.
......
Inside the Baldigo Temple, dim light reflected vague shadows on the stone walls, the atmosphere heavy and oppressive.
Marshall D. Teach, wearing a black robe, sat majestically on the holy seat, his eyes flashing with the fire of ambition.
He looked down at his bowing subordinates, contemplating his grand plan.
He was now in his prime, ambitious, and deeply aware that he would occupy a place in this turbulent world, and might even become the master of this sea.
Unconsciously tapping his fingers on the armrest of the holy seat, Teach's thoughts drifted into the distance.
He had already mastered the power of the Dark-Dark Fruit, which made him very interested in Whitebeard, who was known as the "strongest man in the world".
Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit was undoubtedly the key to his next plan. Seizing this power meant that he would have an unshakable position.
However, to achieve this goal, he needed a more precise plan and reliable allies.
Focusing his gaze back on Baskerville, Teach frowned slightly.
The other party seemed a little uneasy, and a layer of cold sweat oozed from his forehead.
He obviously understood that the failure of his mission had caused Teach to lose some patience.
Baskerville had performed so poorly in this mission that Teach had to question the abilities of his subordinates.
"With your ability to handle affairs, how can I rest assured to hand over the organization to you to manage..."
Teach's voice was low, with a hint of imperceptible threat.
His gaze was like a sharp blade, as if to completely dissect Baskerville.
Baskerville felt a chill rising up his spine, and his body couldn't help but tremble slightly.
He knew that he could not show the slightest weakness at this time, otherwise endless punishment awaited him.
"This was my mistake, I will never make this mistake again."
He swallowed and forced himself to calm down.
Teach's lips curled into a cold smile, and a hint of contempt flashed in his eyes.
"Jie ha ha ha ha, I hope you can do what you say."
His laughter echoed in the temple, full of sarcasm and disdain.
Teach knew in his heart that the current situation forced him to find a capable manager as soon as possible, someone who could help him share the heavy burden of affairs, so that he could devote more energy to the plan against Whitebeard.
Just as Teach was thinking about how to solve the current predicament, Baskerville suddenly said:
"I found a young man in the East Blue. That guy's methods are a bit insidious and he has a good brain. I think he can be cultivated."
A hint of interest flashed in Teach's eyes, and his eyebrows raised slightly, "Oh? Who is it?"
Baskerville quickly replied:
"His name is Kuro."
His words were filled with a bit of anticipation, hoping to take this opportunity to save some face.
Teach was silent for a moment, weighing the value of this information in his mind.
A smart and insidious young man might be the talent he needed.
After all, ruling this world requires not only powerful strength, but also cunning wisdom.
He showed a meaningful smile, "Interesting. Bring him to see me, I want to see if this Kuro is really as you say."
Baskerville felt a sense of relief and nodded quickly in agreement.
However, he understood in his heart that Teach's test was far from over, and if he was not careful, he would face ruthless punishment.
Inside the temple, the atmosphere was still heavy, but Teach's gaze became more profound.
His thoughts returned to Whitebeard again, and he had already begun to outline a more grand conspiracy.
Whether it was Kuro or other potential allies, they were just pawns in his hand. The final victory must belong to him—Marshall D. Teach.
Jin quietly stood in the shadows, his ears capturing every word in the temple.
"Kuro? That guy actually went to sea to become a pirate now?" Jin muttered to himself.
When he heard the name "Kuro", a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.
The image of the gloomy and cunning young man appeared in his mind.
Kuro, a name that many people in the East Blue would be very familiar with in the future.
He didn't expect that the other party was only a teenager now, but he had already embarked on the path of becoming a pirate and attracted the attention of Blackbeard Teach.
Then he thought about it and couldn't help but feel relieved.
With Kuro's personality and talent, it seemed inevitable that he would become a pirate.
That kind of insidious and cleverness destined him not to be willing to live an ordinary life.
However, Jin didn't expect things to develop so quickly.
Blackbeard Teach had already begun to plan and set his sights on such a young potential stock.
Jin stood in the shadows, gently stroking the weapon at his waist, his mind churning.
"Sure enough, it's not surprising what happens in this world now."
He sighed softly, a trace of complex emotions flowing in his eyes.
Since he came to this world, everything seemed to have undergone tremendous changes.
Those originally destined trajectories were now blurred and full of variables.
"I didn't expect the leader of this organization to be Blackbeard," Jin's eyes penetrated the cracks in the temple and locked on Teach's figure, his tone carrying a trace of helplessness and complex emotions.
"Instead of going to Whitebeard's pirate ship to wait for the Dark-Dark Fruit, he actually established an organization here."
An unspeakable feeling surged in Jin's heart. This world seemed to be driven by some indescribable force, deviating from its original trajectory.
But to be honest, he really couldn't understand the development of these events. At least, he sensed a trace of threat from the enemy Blackbeard.
He took a deep breath, as if preparing for the coming storm.
"This world is getting weirder and weirder." Jin murmured to himself, his voice low and with a hint of mockery.
The development of the situation had exceeded his expectations, but it also strengthened his determination.
...
...
