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CHAPTER 20

While walking around Kreegan Kumon Town, he heard that a zoologist and his family had all been murdered by poachers and decided that he should investigate. After a few days of tracking, he learned about a man named Battler, who calls himself a musician and a zoologist.

As a result of his research, he learned that a zoologist named John Tempest had been killed and that the prime suspect was Battler. Battler approached him to learn about an island called Crown Island and, for several months, befriended John Tempest.

Finally, when he got what he wanted, he killed the zoologist so that no one else could follow them. The method of killing was very strange and angling. On the way home, the zoologist and his family were crushed by horn eaters. They look like a mix of hornless rhinos and armadillos.

No one has any idea where Battler and the crew are going because no one knows where was this Crown Island. If Kreegan wanted to follow them, he had to find a clue as to where this island was. When he went to the zoologist's house, a bald uncle was sitting in front of their house.

He had a face with sharp features and a muscular body. He looked very thoughtful and sad. He climbs the stairs of the house, comes right up to the door, turns back again, and sits on the side of the pavement. As Kreegan approaches, the man looks up and sees Kreegan.

"I am sorry, though nobody was living here anymore."

When I said that, the man's face suddenly darkened, and he said angrily.

"You thought wrong. This is private property, now get the hell out."

"I'm Kreegan D. Wucrane, Pirate Hunter. May I know who you are?"

When I introduced myself, his face became curious, and he asked.

"What is a famous pirate hunter doing around here? I didn't know there was an important pirate in Kumon Town."

"No, I'm after someone else this time, but I can't give you more information if you don't introduce yourself."

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"I'm Alexander Tempest. This is my house, now answer my question?"

"Are you John Tempest's brother or close relative?"

He must have been angry at what I said because suddenly, a vein appeared on his bald head, and he said angrily.

"No, he'll be my father."

"No, he is not. He only had two kids. One was a 17-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl. No matter how I look at it, you're at least 25-30 years old. Now tell me who you really are!"

Another vein appeared on the man's bald head.

"I'm his son, and I'm 17 years old. What, is there a law that says 17-year-olds can't go bald? Haa! Haaa! Haaaa!"

As he talked, it was like his head and mouth was growing bigger in anger. Kreegan's mouth literally dropped to the floor in surprise.

"How can you be 17? You are like a bald uncle. If you are 17, then I am the fleet admiral of the marine."

Another vein appeared on his bald head, and his hands suddenly turned into claws, attacking him.

"Looks like you won't tell what you are doing here when asked nicely. So, I will ask again in a different way."

Kreegan quickly backed away, preventing the claws from touching his body. But suddenly, there were four superficial cuts on his chest, parallel to each other. Kreegan was surprised because he was sure he had escaped from these claws, but how did he manage to cut him? and he was feeling a bit weak, too, like his stamina was drained a bit.

"Now, are you going to tell me what you are doing at my house? Or should we continue fighting."

"With this move, you piqued my interest. How did you cut me? I'm sure I avoided your claws. What is your devil Fruit power?"

"Do you think I am one of those idiots that declare what their fruit powers are right before fighting that person? No, thank you, I don't like giving an advantage to my opponent."

"It looks like feline claws, and you have white fur with black stripes. A white tiger comes to mind. so neko neko no mi, model white tiger?"

"Will you stop wasting my time? I don't have the mood to entertain you. Just tell me why you are at my house?"

"I'm still not convinced you're who you say you are."

Just at this moment, the neighbors next door, who heard the noise, came out, and when they saw Alexander, they immediately ran to him and hugged him.

"Sweetheart, I am so sorry what happened to your family. I hope the authorities can find out who brought those animals to the island. If you need anything, let me know right away. As your neighbors, we are always there for you. No one could reach you, so we had to bury your family without waiting for you. "

Tears began to flow from Alexander's eyes, and he said,

"My family knew where I was. I was doing a project and sleeping there for the last week. That is why I was not with them when it happened."

Kreegan said at this time:

"Please accept my condolences; I'm sorry for my behavior. I'm here because I suspect someone named Battler killed your father, and a lot of people saw him trying to befriend your father for a few months to learn about a place called Crown Island."

Hearing this, Alexander's face was filled with anger.

"Yes, I've seen Battler many times with my father, but my parents died in a horn eater stampede. Are you saying he caused it?"

"Yes, I think so. The reason I came to your house was to get an idea of where this island might be. I thought there might be a clue in the house. If I can find it, I can go after them and give Battler what he deserves"

"I have a rough idea where the island is, but I have one condition you have to take me there with you."

Kreegan thought for a while and finally agreed to the condition because this man clearly wanted revenge for his family, and he also had Devil Fruit power. Who was he to prevent someone else from taking revenge for his family? When one of Keegan's goals was revenge too.