Chapter Twenty Four: Voices Of The Masses

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 Komaeda didn't want to tear himself away from his crew, not after he was finally with them and knew they were safe, but he didn't have much choice, Kamukura was right; they had to find Fuyuhiko. Without the treasure, too many will be in danger.


Among the hundreds of pirates on the island, he was probably here, but it wouldn't be easy to pinpoint a single person.
Leaving Toko behind with Byakuya, the sailor began to weave the crowd as Izuru stepped upon the stage and the venue ushered into blood-curdling silence.


Even the most obnoxious and boorish of buccaneers fell silent as the Pirate King made himself known.
Nagito couldn't find the will to pull his eyes away from the sight of the beautiful man.
His flowing locks swept around his body, a midnight cape, with two dazzling rubies for eyes. Kamukura's dusty brown cloak looked rather stylish, for pirate's clothes that were.
Although, Komaeda was probably the only one that was thinking like that.


He couldn't help but wonder what he would look like had he been a prince, or even a royal soldier... Probably just as attractive.
"It is an honor to be here," He gave a soft nod, beginning in a calm, clear voice. "To be among peaceful men and women-"
"You must be a rat," Someone suddenly shot their voice up, turning attention to a smaller man with glistening white hair. "Because you're no King, it's because of you that pirates are being hunted, yes? Kyosuke should still be the King."


A few fellow pirates muttered their agreements but nobody else was as loud with their opinions.
Kamukura gave a small exhale, turning his head to the man. "Your name?"
The man suddenly looked very meek and hesitant, not expecting to have been called out.
"M-Mekuru Katsuragi," He sputtered out, looking around as though someone was going to stand up for him. "From the Howling Lilly."
"And your Captain?" The Pirate King lowered himself to a kneel, causing Rantaro even more obvious stress.
He kept quiet, averting his eyes in an attempt to get out of it, but the silent stare of Kamukura finally broke him, and he lowered his head into a bow.


"Captain Mondo Oowada, I'm sorry... Sir."
Izuru gave a slow blink of acknowledgment before he rose once more. "Your Captain would be honored to know you're concerned, I'm sure."
Mekuru's eyes widened in shock but he said no more.


It must have taken a lot by surprise at the fact he wasn't angry at such an outburst, but Izuru didn't address it.
Instead, he looked around, arms held neatly behind his back.
"I am sure you are troubled, Munakata had been the Pirate King for many ages before I took over a mere seven years ago. I had no intention of becoming the King, I must admit. My actions traveled the seas against my will."
"Or just the fact that you have the blood of hundreds of men and women on your hands got enough people to fear you." Munakata chuckled from the side of the stage. "If it wasn't for the fact you massacre anyone that raises a blade to you, we wouldn't be in the crossfire. You're just a damn murderer. Even pirates have standards, you're a disgrace to the name."


Nagito shook his head and finally found the will to turn away. He knew Kamukura could handle the public speech, he had to focus on his searching. Although he found himself annoyed by Munakata's fires, he wasn't anything the Pirate King couldn't deal with.
The man found himself shifting across the room before tapping on the shoulder of a random woman.
Her arms crossed, she gave Komaeda a curious look to continue, her orange hair bouncing as she moved.
"Sorry for bothering you, miss..."
"Yukizome." The woman smiled, finishing his sentence with a quick introduction.
"Yukizome," He repeated back. "I'm sorry but... Have you seen Captain Fuyuhiko anywhere?"
The woman thought a moment before shaking her head. "No, I'm sorry. I'm sure the Captains are gallivanting together and exchanging maps right now. What do you think of the King though?" Her eyes glittered with excitement. "People hate him for sure, but he seems so smart and strong. Pirates don't listen to other pirates but they'll bow their heads to him. He keeps the order, don't you think?"

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