New enemy?

Even though Shindou got slapped, he was happy to see her in conscious state. The moment didn't last long. Chio started to sniff several times then realized she had lost the scent of the man. However, there seemed to be footsteps on the ground all the way to far left. He realized right away noticed where he went. He started murmur again making him disappear. It didn't literally mean disappear. It was that he was so fast, it looked like he disappeared. The footsteps led to the forest, yet no footsteps in the forest. Despite the fact that he had no clue, he went into the forest. Tall trees, patch of grasses made an appearance in front of him. Then the voice came from nowhere.

"Oya, oya? it seems like Jexel's scheme is in progress. I am surprised he didn't fail this time."

The man appeared out of nowhere. He wore black tuxedo with fancy boots. But, His brown messy hair made him looked casual.

"My name is Hexal, Jexel's brother. I ate Sakka sakka no mi (illusion illusion fruit) make surrounding with somebody's past, nightmare. On top of that, I could implant the new memories inside the memory of yours. Interesting, no?"

He gave himthe smirk on his face. Shindou didn't stand back. He glanced at Hexal. For sure, he looked nothing like a threat to him. Shindou initiated the attack first. He tried to throw punch at him, but he dodged it with no problem.

"I assure you, I am a lot faster than my brother. While my brother relies on his strength, I rely on my speed. Well also on my devil fruit, of course."

He looked Shindou face to face. When he looked him back. Somehow, he was gone leaving the mist behind.