Suzuki's Way of Asking for Directions

Chapter 28 Suzuki's Way of Asking for Directions

A terrifying atmosphere permeated the room.

The portly transport company owner is now extremely anxious.

He looked at Suzuki across from him, whose smile was growing ever more gentle, and heard Suzuki's words of comfort, which only intensified his fear.

Don't panic?

You're kidding, how could he not panic!

He himself is quite aware of what kind of shady things his company does.

On the surface, it's about sea freight and mail delivery, but in reality, it involves shady businesses like human trafficking, tax evasion, and selling inferior goods as superior ones.

At the same time, maritime transport isn't just about delivering food; it also handles the transport of weapons!

He was happily counting his money in his office when suddenly a very capable person walked in.

He knew absolutely nothing about Suzuki's identity.

Was Suzuki sent by the Navy to investigate him? Or was he an enemy from some country in the West Blue?

Or is he a pirate who came looking for money?

All of that is fine. What I'm worried about is that Suzuki is the kind of hot-blooded, impulsive young man. Given his crimes, he deserves to die ten times over.

As for the reason why the way they came in was not very friendly, they clearly came in by breaking the glass from the window on the eleventh floor!

Or is it just asking for directions?

The fat boss didn't really believe Suzuki's words.

Furthermore, what does it mean to rarely kill? Is it a threat? No, it must be a threat.

So, in order to save his life, the fat boss immediately nodded quickly in agreement with Suzuki's words:

"Oh, yes, yes, please feel free to ask me anything, sir!"

"Whatever it is, as long as I know it, I promise to tell you everything I know!"

"As long as you don't act impulsively, I have plenty of money here. If you feel you need it after asking, I can give it to you!"

After saying that, the fat boss's face trembled, and he looked at Suzuki with tears welling up in his small eyes.

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Suzuki glanced at the fat boss but didn't say anything.

Does he look like a ruthless killer?

Although he did intend to kill, the fact that this outcome made people so wary made Suzuki reflect that next time he should let them leave with smiles.

He was indeed a bit rough when he came in, which is not good. Next time, it would be best to appear behind them quietly.

but…

Was it frightened?

No, it should be said that this fat guy has something to hide.

After all, in the world of One Piece, almost every transport company is involved in crime.

But this is good too, it makes asking questions much easier.

Looking at the still frightened fat boss in front of him, Suzuki pondered silently while maintaining a gentle smile and speaking in a kind and approachable manner:

"Then, sir, please tell me, where is the Western Summit leading to the Sky Island?"

"Don't talk nonsense, liars will be chopped into mincemeat!"

Upon hearing Suzuki's words, which were almost a direct threat, the fat boss's face twitched again.

He answered Suzuki tremblingly:

"This, brother, the summit of the Western Heaven is at the westernmost edge of the Western Sea."

"There are very few islands there; the nearest one is Fuyun Island."

"Brother, if you're going there, I can arrange a boat to take you!"

"Could you please take the dagger off my neck?"

"Waaaaah~"

Unbeknownst to him, Suzuki had already picked up a dagger and held it to the fat boss's neck, his face still bearing a gentle smile.

Hearing the fat boss's answer, Suzuki wasn't entirely satisfied, so he continued in a friendly manner, asking the fat boss:

"Could you please explain the details of the Western Summit, sir?"

"I'm having trouble holding this dagger; you need to explain more clearly."

"Also, don't be afraid, you making me feel really guilty~"

Hearing Suzuki's renewed demands and threats, and feeling the dagger at his neck seem to be getting closer again.

The fat boss dared not nod, fearing he might get his throat cut, so he blinked rapidly and replied in a pig-like, wailing voice:

"Okay, okay."

"Don't worry, brother, I'll make sure I've explained everything clearly!"

"Please hold the dagger firmly, okay?"

After feeling the dagger tighten its grip again, the fat boss stopped begging for mercy and quickly began to talk about the summit of the Western Paradise.

As the fat boss explained, Suzuki also learned:

The Western Peak is located at the westernmost edge of the Western Sea!

There is a particularly high mountain there, a towering peak with an altitude of nearly 10,000 meters!

The summit of that high mountain is actually the top of the Western Paradise!

The only way to reach the Sky Island is through the Western Summit, but it's not always accessible.

Every few months, due to weather and air currents, the Sky Island will become unusually close to the summit of the Western Heaven.

Back then, all you needed to do was prepare a few ropes or chains, or even a long plank, to get to the Sky Island.

However, not many people can go to the Sky Island; most people just stay at the nearest Floating Cloud Island to see the unique scenery.

To get to the Sky Island, you first have to climb to the top of a mountain that's 10,000 meters high. That mountain is very difficult to climb, and it can be quite uncomfortable to climb high up. Sometimes there's also a strong wind.

Suzuki thought it might be altitude sickness, like the Straw Hats experienced when they first arrived at the White Sea in the original story.

Therefore, very few people can climb that high, and even if they do, how to get down is a problem.

As soon as the fat boss finished speaking, he immediately began discussing the matter of the dagger around Suzuki's neck:

"Big brother, I've really made myself very clear, please take the dagger away, okay?"

Suzuki had already heard what the fat boss had to say, and given what he was holding, he didn't think the fat boss would choose to deceive him.

However, let's play it safe!

Suzuki maintained his gentle smile and spoke kindly to the fat boss:

"Very well, sir. Now please repeat what you just said."

"If there's anything different from what I said the first time, then I can only express my regret."

The fat boss was somewhat desperate; even now, Suzuki still wouldn't let him go.

He had no choice but to repeat everything he had said before, his face contorted with a long expression.

After listening, Suzuki realized that the fat boss had indeed said the same thing as the first time, so there was no problem.

Suzuki looked at the fat boss, whose expression was distorted and whose eyes were filled with fear, but he still didn't take the dagger out of his hand.

He pondered in his heart:

Now that we've found out the way to the top of the Western Paradise, let's ask about something else.

This fat guy knows a lot. It's probably going to be hard to find someone so easy to ask and so knowledgeable again in the West Sea.

You can ask him about the West Sea; he can't get information from ordinary people.

Whether it's useful or not doesn't matter, as long as it might be useful.

Upon hearing this, Suzuki's gentle smile vanished instantly. He looked at the fat boss expressionlessly and, without saying a word, carefully tied him up with a rope.

Then he sat back down in his chair and calmly said:

"Very good, you answered my question. That's excellent."

"Next, let's talk about something else, like Devil Fruits, or the major powers in the West Blue."

"And also, information about yourself!"

"Just say whatever comes to mind, try to talk about things that are private or interesting to me, okay, sir?"

The fat boss was unwilling to accept this, as Suzuki seemed to have broken his promise, but looking at Suzuki at this moment, he dared not resist.

So, over the next few hours, Suzuki learned a lot more from the fat boss.

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