The Pirate of the Void Throne

The street in front of the pub.

Kosha sheathed his sword and left slowly.

The pirates and human traffickers who were watching all gave way proactively, with fear on their faces.

With the corpse on the ground as an example, no one dared to entertain the idea of ​​provoking Kosha.

suddenly,

Kosha stopped.

Not far away, a little girl about seven or eight years old appeared, holding a solitary wild flower in her hand.

The little girl was dirty and limped when she walked. Her messy hair was randomly tied into braids and draped behind her back. Only her eyes were bright.

She timidly glanced at the people on the street and walked towards the person who looked kind-faced first.

But basically they were waved away before they even got close.

The little girl couldn't help but feel a little disappointed after walking all over the street and failing to send out the flowers in her hands.

Subsequently,

She looked in the direction of Kosa, hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth and finally made up her mind and walked over.

This was the only part of the street she hadn't tried, because everyone around Kosha looked fierce.

A limping little girl like her would be beaten lightly if she met someone with a bad temper, and no one would stand up for her.

But she had no choice but to do anything.

Seeing the little girl walking towards Kosha, some of the street stall owners turned pale.

They could clearly see the scene where Kosha had just killed someone. He was definitely a cold and heartless person.

So the fate of the little girl can be imagined.

"You...do you want to buy flowers?"

The little girl stood in front of Kosha with her body slightly stiff.

Kosha could smell an unpleasant odor caused by not bathing for many days, but at this moment, he did not show it.

"how much is it?"

Kosha looked at the little girl and asked the price.

"1...1000 Baileys."

The little girl lowered her head and whispered.

However, before Kosa could say anything, the pirates and traffickers around him became impatient.

"Kid, get out of here quickly, don't hinder this adult's mood!!"

"That's right, who would buy something from a beggar like you!?"

These pirates raised their hands to cover their noses and looked at the little girl with disgust.

I don’t know where to pick wild flowers, but I dare to ask for money.

Normally, they would have kicked this limping little girl to the street.

But now that Kousha is here, they are much more honest and do not dare to take the initiative in front of Kousha.

Who knows what the temper of Kosa, who has just become the Shichibukai, is like?

If they take action casually and offend Kosha instead, wouldn't it be bad luck?

The cold body of the assassin from before was still lying on the ground.

Facing the harsh remarks from everyone, the little girl shrank back in fear, knowing that she might be beaten again.

"To shut up."

Kosha looked coldly at the person who had just spoken.

The few people who spoke were all agitated and immediately blocked their mouths, not daring to make any sound.

"Very nice flowers, I want them."

Kosha lowered his body and reached out to pick up the wild flowers without any disdain.

Then, he took out ten thousand beli and handed it to the little girl.

"Take it."

The little girl looked at Kosha blankly, with a look in her eyes that seemed a little unbelievable.

I was already prepared to be beaten, but I didn't expect that Kosha, a man who was very cruel to pirates, would actually give him money.

She looked at Bailey in front of her, a glimmer of light shining in her eyes.

Even though she was very eager for money, the little girl still had no intention of charging more money.

She shook her head and said:

"1...1000 Baileys is enough..."

A gentle smile appeared on Kosha's lips. How could he not feel the change in the little girl's expression.

Even though he is poor, he is unwilling to accept charity from others.

Stubbornness, pride, and perhaps some unknown stories.

"I'm sorry for scaring you just now. I'll consider the extra money as compensation."

Kosha said with a smile.

"Thank you...thank you!"

After the little girl took Bailey, her eyes filled with tears, and she left after thanking him profusely.

If she can't find a way to earn money today, she may never be able to stand up and walk again, and will have to beg on the street in the future.

Therefore, this money is no less than a life-saving straw for her.

"In this era, there are probably a lot of people like this."

Watching the little girl leave, Kosha sighed in his heart.

I couldn't help but think of the scene in Alabasta at the beginning of time travel.

Of course he could give the little girl more money, but that would not only fail to help her, but would backfire on her and harm her.

There are countless pirates around, and the little girl can't protect her no matter how much money she has.

Kosa never thought of himself as a good guy, especially after just killing someone, but doing random things didn't seem to take much effort.

From the little girl, Kosha saw the epitome of this era.

…………

The corner of the street.

The little girl held the 1 Baileys tightly in her hand as if it was her own life.

"stop."

"Hurry up and get the money in your hand."

As a scolding sound sounded, a man who looked like a gangster walked out of the shadows in the corner.

The man has a thin face, a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks, and a pair of triangular eyes. When he smiles, his smile is superficial.

Seeing the man in front of her approaching, the little girl shivered in fear.

"I...I made money today."

"Can you please don't break my legs? I...I don't want to go begging on the street."

The little girl spoke timidly, with pleading in her words.

"I...I will find a way to make money again."

With that said, she handed over the money in her hand.

The man with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks snatched the money from the little girl's hand and put it into his pocket naturally.

"Ha ha……"

He sneered, stared at the little girl and said:

"I did get the money today, and it was of some use."

"but……"

"I saw it clearly from a distance just now. The pirate offered 1 Baileys, and you actually wanted to refuse, right?"

Speaking of this, the man with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks turned cold.

"me……"

The little girl just wanted to explain.

But he was kicked hard to the ground by the man with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks.

"What are you?"

"How dare you talk back!?"

"Next time, I will not only break your legs, but I will also make you unable to speak again!!"

While the man with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks spoke harshly, he took out a whip and started to beat him without letting go of his anger.

The little girl hugged her body tightly and shivered, biting her lips and not daring to make a sound.

"What a waste. You orphans, if I hadn't given you a job to beg, you wouldn't have had any value in living!!"

The man with a pointed mouth and monkey cheeks has a ferocious face.

After playing for a long time, he seemed a little tired, so he stopped.

Pooh!

He spit on the little girl and then turned around and left indifferently.

The little girl dragged her body and crawled towards the street.

I'm lucky this time, I don't know next time.

She had seen with her own eyes that many people about her age had their hands and feet broken alive and were left begging on the street because they could not get money.

Many people even missed and were directly beaten to death.