Chapter 9 Blackbeard: Karl, what the hell are you thinking?!

Just as Karl was still immersed in the system rewards in his mind, Blackbeard's voice brought him back to reality. 

Just now, Blackbeard observed Karl's calm state and had no intention of leaving. He really thought his companion was disgusted with the Tenryūbito and wanted to confront them publicly! 

This made Blackbeard admire Karl even more in his heart and he sighed heavily at such madness! 

BUT... Karl was clearly checking the rewards for his mission... 

Could this seem like a heroic act? Karl said he never thought of that! 

Upon hearing this, Karl regained his senses, thought for a moment, and then nodded. 

Immediately after, the two quietly returned to the tavern without attracting attention, found the tavern's back door, and left temporarily. 

The movements of the two made the kneeling pirates nervous again, but they felt relieved to discover that the Tenryūbito in the distance had not noticed. 

These two troublemakers finally left, what a relief for everyone! 

Karl's temporary departure also meant that he had given up one of the most tempting options, confronting the Tenryūbito directly! 

Indeed, this was his plan. 

In the short time that passed, Karl conducted intense brainstorming and analyzed in detail the rewards of these three tasks. 

After some comparisons, in the end, he chose option two: to kidnap and blackmail the Tenryūbito! 

The advanced Conqueror's Haki from option one, although powerful, from Karl's current standpoint, is not useful at all at the moment. 

You must know that he now only has a vice admiral's physique, and even if he understands the power of Advanced Conqueror's, he doesn't have a physical foundation to leverage it. 

The King's Haki infusion! 

What's that? The best attack method that can harm Emperor-level characters! 

As for Karl in his current state, if he were to use that move directly, it might end up being more harmful to himself than to his enemy... 

Physical quality is not enough to control the power of that kind of move. 

Although Conqueror's Haki is tempting, basic combat power is essential to fully leverage it! 

But the reward from option two is different: the Bullet physique card, plus the Advanced Armament Haki: Emission. 

This is just what Karl needs, they are perfect choices to improve his physique and basic combat power! 

If he has these two things, his combat power can directly rise to a higher level! 

At worst, he could even approach the level of an admiral. 

Isn't that delicious? Much more useful than Conqueror's Haki in terms of practicality! 

For now. 

Most importantly, besides the rewards granted by the system, he can also extort the Tenryūbito! 

The Tenryūbito with their wealth and power are the true owners outside the world, the true upper class in riches! 

By pulling off a heist on the Tenryūbito, Karl would feel quite satisfied... 

Moreover, the system indicated that it was Devil Fruits in the blackmail. No matter how unreliable the system seems, the information provided is always accurate. 

The Devil Fruits that a Tenryūbito can gather no matter what are definitely not bad! 

Besides that, Karl didn't choose option one because of other factors he was concerned about, including Blackbeard. 

Killing the Tenryūbito directly would be great, but too reckless. 

That would disrupt all their future plans! 

Killing those people in front of everyone cannot be hidden. Once they make mistakes and their identities are exposed, their most important plans for the future will likely be difficult to implement. 

Therefore, after careful consideration, Karl chose option two. 

Now he will wait for a dark and stormy night to kidnap the Tenryūbito and negotiate with them at his leisure! 

"Friend, what are you thinking?" 

"Zehahahaha, are you still thinking about that idiot? Do you really want to confront them here?" 

By the sea, Karl and Blackbeard temporarily returned to the ship. 

On the way, Karl didn't say a word and looked worried. 

But in his eyes, there was a creepy gleam that flashed occasionally, absolutely malicious! 

He was definitely plotting something evil! 

After spending so many days together, Blackbeard thought he knew Karl quite well, and he knew immediately! 

Finally, he couldn't stand it anymore and asked Karl jokingly. 

However, Blackbeard really doesn't believe that Karl dares to attack a Tenryūbito on the Sabaody Archipelago. 

As pirates, they all know what that means... 

"You guessed it!" 

But then, Karl's response made Blackbeard almost choke on his half-drunk rum! 

"*Cough*... *cough*, what are you talking about? Karl, let's not joke around!" 

"Do you really want to kill them? It's too impulsive, it will ruin all our plans later!" 

Blackbeard coughed a couple of times and then hurriedly grabbed Karl, admonishing him "from the heart," fearing he would go looking for trouble with the Tenryūbito! 

"Calm down, don't worry, you're overthinking it. I said I would attack them, not kill them..." 

Blackbeard: You think that's better, idiot! 

Seeing Blackbeard's scared appearance, Karl secretly complained and then explained, "I thought of a plan to strengthen our team in a short period of time!" 

"Oh? What plan, tell me!" 

Upon hearing this, the fear in Blackbeard's heart suddenly disappeared, and he became interested. 

He always said the toughest words, took the strongest beatings, and said he wasn't afraid of the Tenryūbito, but he was actually so cowardly... 

Just like facing Whitebeard, Karl wasn't surprised by this. 

"I really don't plan to kill the Tenryūbito but I can capture them while no one is looking!" 

@Alejandrodao99 Thank you very much for your second Power Stone, this king is more than happy Hahahaha.