At this moment, Teach didn't realize that not far behind him, there was a figure secretly following.
On the Moby Dick, Treasure Vault Number One.
Teach hid in the darkness, silently observing the two guards.
The two pirate guards currently looked very tired, and kept yawning.
"Cafiel, I'll sleep for a bit. I really can't take it anymore. I drank too much today!"
The guard on the left called out, placing the weapon in his hand, and leaning against the wall beside him.
Cafiel nodded: "Okay, just sleep first. I'll replace you at midnight."
Actually, they were both just pretending.
Who would be so crazy and not value their life to rob the Shirohige Pirates' main ship, unless they didn't want to live anymore.
Especially since Shirohige had now restored his strength from his prime days, even if Fleet Admiral Sengoku came himself, he wouldn't gain anything.
Cafiel nodded, directly tilted his head and fell sound asleep.
Teach emerged from the shadows at this moment, carrying a bottle of wine, and walked toward the guard on the right.
"Who!"
The guard on the right was immediately alert when he heard the sound.
"It's me, Charley!"
Teach grinned, the dim oil lamp illuminating his very innocent expression.
"Oh, Teach!"
Charley relaxed. He asked strangely: "In the middle of the night like this, what are you doing here?"
Teach laughed: "Pops said at the feast that he'll attack the World Government in a few days, so he told me to count the treasure, just in case."
Charley frowned: "Shouldn't things like this be done during the day?"
Teach said: "Some commanders have been sent to contact the Revolutionary Army and other Yonko. The timing is very urgent, so he sent me to count overnight. Please open the door."
Although Charley was slightly confused, he didn't doubt Teach's words too much.
Teach had always acted very humble on the ship, behaving like a good person. He not only hid his strength, but also never got involved in conflicts with others.
"Teach, it's not that I don't trust you, it's just that the treasure on the ship is the hard-earned result of the Pirates. I need to make sure. Do you have a token from Pops?"
Charley was still quite cautious.
Teach spread his hands helplessly: "You also know, Pops was very happy today, and he's already very drunk. After giving instructions, he fell asleep directly, and didn't have time to give me a token."
Charley shook his head: "Then there's no other way. Guarding the treasure is my responsibility. How about you find another commander to come with you? I remember Commander Izo and others are still around."
Killing intent flashed in Teach's eyes, but he nodded with an innocent face: "Understood, understood. Charley, you're truly a responsible pirate!"
Charley felt pleased: "It's fine, after all, my strength is low, I can only do what I can—"
Before he finished speaking, his eyes suddenly bulged, and he looked at his chest in disbelief.
A sharp knife had stabbed his chest, and the knife handle was held by the smiling man before him.
"You..."
Charley could only utter one word, and the sharp knife stabbed several more times. His head drooped, and he was completely dead.
Teach squinted his eyes and stared at the corpse on the ground. He glanced at the blood-soaked sharp knife in his hand, cold light flashed in his eyes, and he whispered: "Originally I didn't want to kill you. You yourself didn't know your place, so don't blame me."
"What's wrong?"
Cafiel was awakened by the sound. He rubbed his sleepy eyes and was about to stand up.
Suddenly, his mouth was covered tightly, his neck felt sharp pain, and blood spurted out.
Placing the other corpse down, Teach crouched expressionlessly and began searching. He quickly found the treasure vault key hidden on Cafiel's body.
"I hope it's there!"
Teach unlocked the door, pushed it open, and immediately entered, his heart anxious.
He had gambled everything. After killing, there was no way back. Once discovered, Shirohige would surely not let him go. With his current strength, he still had a gap compared to commander level, let alone Shirohige in his prime.
In the treasure vault, there were dozens of chests. There was also a large pile of scattered gold coins in the corner, glittering under the oil lamp's reflection on the wall.
"Where is it..."
Teach began frantically searching with quick movements.
Chests were opened one by one. Inside contained treasures, gold coins, jewelry, and some antiques, all of high value.
But Teach was completely uninterested in these things. His objective was very clear.
"Here it is!"
Another chest was opened. Inside were neatly arranged four oddly-shaped fruits, covered with various mysterious patterns.
Teach immediately locked onto one Devil Fruit.
The fruit's skin was dark-colored, covered with strange patterns. The entire fruit emanated a terrifying aura.
"Logia-type, Dark-Dark Fruit!"
Teach's heart was very excited. He had previously seen an illustrated Devil Fruit book and knew everything about Devil Fruits. He immediately recognized this Devil Fruit that symbolized boundless power.
"As long as I eat it, I will surely be able to dominate the seas, surpass Shirohige, and ascend to the throne!"
Teach couldn't hold back a low chuckle. He grabbed the Dark-Dark Fruit in his hand.
Right at this moment, footsteps were heard at the treasure vault door.
Teach's expression tensed. He turned and looked at the door.
Visible was one figure slowly walking in, with a very grim expression.
"Teach, you truly are no simple character."
Fourth Division Commander, Thatch, stared at Teach, then glanced at the two guards lying in pools of blood, his expression very bad, "Harming comrades, stealing treasure, just one of these crimes is enough to get you chopped to pieces!"
*CLANG!*
Two swords at Thatch's waist suddenly drew, bent to the ground, his expression cold: "You know, Pops hates traitors the most, especially beasts that harm their own comrades!"
Teach slowly stood up, grinning to show his missing teeth, and laughed strangely: "Commander Thatch, since when have you been following me? Very impressive method, I didn't notice at all."
Thatch said coldly: "You don't need to know. I'll bring you to the Shirohige Pirates' execution block. Whatever words you want to say, you can save them to explain to Pops."
Teach laughed coldly: "Commander Thatch, your strength isn't outstanding among the commanders. Only your cooking skills are liked by Pops. Honestly, I've always looked down on you. That commander position should have been mine."
Thatch's face became increasingly bad. He shouted: "Teach, don't waste time. That's useless to you."
The corner of Teach's mouth curved up. He suddenly raised his hand. He brought the Dark-Dark Fruit to his mouth and bit down hard, the fruit juice spreading.
"You!"
Thatch's face immediately changed.