Chapter 79: 10 Million, Helping You Take Back Cocoyasi VillageWith the departure of Hawkeye, Satoru, and Zoroand his group.The battle between the people at the Baratie, along with Luffy, and the Krieg Pirates had begun.The reason Krieg dared to attack even after seeing the strength of Hawkeye and Satoru...was that he believed it was impossible for Hawkeye to split such a large ship with just a sword; he thought it must have been the power of a Devil Fruit.In the Grand Line, there are plenty of Devil Fruitusers.Since Zeff was able to return from the Grand Line, his logbook must record how to deal with these monsters, which is why he wanted Zeff's logbook even more.Zeff himself stated that he didn't even know his logbook contained methods for dealing with figures like Hawkeye.It can only be said that he is truly ignorant. Someone like Krieg, whose strength is built up by relying on equipment, truly cannot understand the power of the human body itself. Hawkeye relied entirely on his own strength to cut the ship....Meanwhile, the battle at the Baratie was intense.Elsewhere on the sea, Satoru's group had gone far away, leaving only seagulls circling, while the going merry sailed slowly towards Cocoyasi Village.The sea was calm.But Miss Nami's heart could not be calm for a long time. Looking at Satoru devouring his food, Namicould not understand what on earth he was trying to do."What on earth are you trying to do? Satoru!""You didn't take the ship back, so what's the meaning of eating here with such peace of mind?""I'll return the going merry to you.""You sail it back and leave me a small boat. Consider the treasure a loan from you guys. I really need this money, and I will pay you back if we meet again."Satoru picked up a white cloth and wiped his mouth. "Look at what you're saying, Miss Nami. We 'betrayed' them together, so what, are you trying to hog it all for yourself?"Nami was furious. "I know you guys are strong, but you have no idea who you are about to face!""Krieg is the 'Overlord of the East Blue', but Arlong's bounty is even higher than his. Most importantly, behind Arlong is one of the Shichibukai!"Satoru picked up a glass of orange juice, took a sip unhurriedly, and nodded to show he agreed with Nami's words.But, so what?The Shichibukai behind Arlong is just that "Blue Fatso" Jinbe.Even if they are enemies, they will all be comradesin the future."The Shichibukai, huh.""Miss Nami, you slipped away quickly just now. After you left, the Worlds Strongest SwordsmanHawkeye - Mihawk, who is one of the Shichibukai, also arrived at the Baratie.""See this wound? It was caused by a duel between him and me."Satoru pointed to the wound on his waist, looking like a child showing off a medal.Nami looked at Satoru's wound, then returned her gaze to his face. After two seconds of silence, she said two words."Liar."Satoru nearly fell off his chair. "Why would I lie to you! It's true.""Oh, then tell me why that Hawkeye Mihawk came to the East Blue, and why he just happened to go to the Baratie."Nami pressed him.But if he said the reason, even Satoru wouldn't believe it."If I say he was just killing time, do you believe me?"Nami smiled back, with the word "don't believe" written clearly on her face."When did you learn from Usopp?"High EQ: Learning from Usopp.Low EQ: Lying...."Forget it, it doesn't matter if you believe me or not, Miss Nami. Anyway, I'm already on the ship, and you can't throw me off."Here we go again, this rascal attitude. Nami was angry yet helpless.Satoru sighed. Did the shadow left behind by that guy Arlong replace your entire shadow, Miss Nami?"Arlong has done so many things. Even if he leaves, are you willing to just let him walk away with 100 million Berries?""And then live the rest of your life in the shadow he left behind?""So what if the opponent is Arlong?""Even if the Shichibukai behind Arlong comes, Luffywill still come and take you back.""And I just wanted to come a step ahead to scout for information.""Luffy said, as long as you are our navigator, we must."The last sentence struck Nami's heart, making her eyes moisten, unable to hold back any longer."Why... why are you so good to me? I'm just a... thief.""Miss Nami, you are indeed a thief, but you are also our navigator, and even more so, an indispensable comrade of ours."Nami still couldn't help but shed tears."Although you have a bit of a bad temper, are a bit greedy for money, sometimes pretend to understand when you don't—like burning the treasure map of the Golden Island—and most seriously, your mouth is too stubborn.""Apart from these, Miss Nami, you are actually quite a good person...""Bang!"She was originally very moved, but the more Satoruspoke, the less Nami could keep her composure. Furious, she gave him a knock on the head, which she had wanted to do for a while."You're really ruthless, Miss Nami.""Doesn't that give you some spirit?""Then I really thank you."Nami twisted her wrists and replied."How about this, there is another way.""Miss Nami, you aren't worried that we'll be beaten to death by Arlong, right?"Satoru asked."Who... who is worried about you guys!!"Nami immediately replied. I told you she was stubborn, right?Satoru smiled and continued, "Then just hand the money to Arlong and see if he will return the village to you.""Although I think it's impossible, if he returns it, that's great.""If he takes the money and doesn't return it, then just wait to 'eat' sashimi."Nami thought it was some new method; wasn't this her own plan?"But...""Not enough money, right?""On the way here just now, a friendly pirate crew transferred 10 million to me, to help you take back the village, Nami. I've already put the money in the storage room."As Satoru finished speaking, Nami immediately ran to the storage room. Sure enough, there was an extra stash of treasure....When Nami happily returned to the kitchen, Satoruwas gone. Nami looked around and found he had gone to the bow of the ship to catch the breeze."Satoru...""What's wrong?""Thank you.""You're welcome. In the future, for any treasure obtained while sailing, don't tell Luffy. Secretly hide a portion as private money, and just count me in for a share.""...Hahaha, okay, I agree!"Satoru bent down and leaned against the railing. Hearing Nami's laughter, the smile on his face deepened a little."Hmm, Miss Nami is in a much better mood.""Looking at the time, it will take a while to reach Cocoyasi Village.""Then let me tell you about the battle at the Baratie.""?""I don't understand. According to what you said, the battle at the Baratie is happening right now, so how can you tell me about it?"Nami asked, puzzled.Satoru turned his head to look at Nami. "Actually, I have a third eye. I gouged it out and left it over there. I can see the scene over there through it now."If someone else had said it, Nami definitely wouldn't have believed it, but Satoru had displayed so many strange abilities that Nami was a bit hesitant."Really?""Of course it's... fake! Hahaha.""...""Bang!"
Chapter 80: Real-time Broadcast of the Battle at the BaratieLooking at the distance, it would still take some time to reach Cocoyasi Village.Satoru decided to "broadcast" the battle at the Baratie."So, how exactly do you know about the current battle situation at the Baratie, and the fact that Arlong seized my village and I need one hundred million Berries to buy it back??"Nami pulled back her fist and asked. She had calmed down by now and realized that something about Satoru was off—very off."I've already told you, it's these eyes of mine.""I can replicate other people's abilities, which allows me to see their past.""As for the matter at the Baratie, I just combined the facts and made some guesses. Whether you believe me or not, Miss Nami, is up to you.""It's not like I could possibly know what's going to happen in the future, right?" (The truth)There is a law of nature where, if you state the truth plainly, people end up not believing it.Nami stood with her hands on her hips and scanned Satoru. For some reason, she felt that this guy's words couldn't be trusted, but there really wasn't a more logical explanation at the moment."I'll believe you for now.""Should I say thank you?""Alright, let's get back to the Baratie.""As for the Krieg Pirates right now, aside from the small fry, the only ones worth mentioning are Krieghimself, that Gin the Man-Demon, and a guy covered in shields who thinks his defense is invincible. He's afraid of getting hurt, so whenever he gets scared, he bursts into flames."Satoru thought to himself, if he's so afraid, why doesn't he wear a helmet?"What was that guy's name again..."..."I am the Iron Wall, invincible under the heavens!""Mr. Pearl!!"Pearl, the Iron Wall shield-man, appeared and started showing off in front of Sanji."I am the shield-man, and also a handsome man.""In all my past battles, I haven't shed a single drop of blood, not one."Sanji didn't care about blood or whatever. "Stop yapping, if you're so capable, defeat me without a scratch!"Sanji delivered a straight kick, which Pearl did block, but just then, Luffy was sent flying by Krieg and crashed into the back of Pearl's head. This forced Pearl's neck forward, causing him to smash his face into the back of his own shield, and then he started bleeding from the nose.He had just finished talking tough, and his face was immediately slapped...."A shield-man covered in shields, does such a person really exist? And he catches fire when he's scared?""You're not lying to me, right? Satoru.""I told you, whether you believe it or not is up to you, Miss Nami.""Oh.""Then I have one more question: is he really a handsome man?"Nami couldn't imagine a handsome man covered in shields."Uh... if we're talking about the relationship with the term 'handsome man,' he only qualifies for the 'man' part."...Pearl hadn't expected to be slapped in the face right after saying those words.The moment he saw the nosebleed, he panicked, started hitting the shield in his hand, and flames instantly engulfed his body."Fire Pearl Special Edition!!"The flames devoured everything like a wild beast, and in a short while, the battlefield on the fin of the fish-shaped Baratie was covered in fire.But Sanji wasn't afraid of fire; after all, he might just be a [Devil] of a man.In no time at all, he kicked Pearl again, causing his nose to bleed profusely. Seriously, why doesn't he wear a helmet?In a fit of rage, Pearl "dropped his equipment," and the flaming Little Pearl flew toward the entrance of the restaurant.Zeff appeared, and with just one kick, the wind from his leg extinguished the flames on Pearl...."Who is Zeff?""The owner of the Baratie, a lame old man.""He's that strong?""He is strong, but he insists on putting on an act."...Satoru didn't know if Zeff was doing it to strengthen Sanji's resolve to set sail, or if he had truly been beaten down by Gin.But regardless, he was used by Gin to threaten Sanji.Pearl took the opportunity to "bombard" Sanji.From this, everyone learned that Zeff's leg was lost because he and Sanji had suffered a shipwreck, were stranded on a rocky island in the middle of the sea, and Zeff had given all the food to Sanji, eventually cutting off his own leg to eat.Both of them had experienced that feeling of extreme starvation, which is why they gave food to Gin and Krieg.Luffy couldn't stand it anymore and used a Gum-Gum Axe to smash the fin into pieces.Since Krieg and his crew's target was the Baratie, he would just destroy the ship.Sanji grabbed his arm."What are you doing!!""The magnitude of the grace I've received, and the importance of this restaurant, you have no idea..."Luffy grabbed Sanji by the collar in return."So what?""Dying is absolutely not a way to repay a debt!!""He didn't save you for this, he didn't save you just for you to go and die."Luffy thought of Shanks, who had lost his arm....Nami stretched."That really sounds like something Luffy would say.""Heh, Luffy, he's what you call 'great wisdom appearing like stupidity.'""He's very reliable when it counts."Satoru replied while taking a sip of orange juice....And the reason the Man-Demon is called the Man-Demon is because he has no emotions. Once he has emotions, the word "Demon" no longer fits.Gin made his move. With the heavy tonfas in his hands, a single strike shattered the large shield on Pearl's abdomen into pieces.He declared to Krieg that he would kill Sanji himself, and then immediately began brawling with Sanji.And Sanji, at this moment, had only four broken ribs, ringing in his ears, and a fractured left arm."Only," my foot! A normal person would have been dead long ago!Sanji faced off against Gin.And Luffy faced off against Krieg.Krieg calmly ordered his underlings to step back; he would take care of it himself."Kid, between you and me, who will become the King of the Sea?"He shouldn't have asked."Me."Luffy answered bluntly.Krieg pulled a feint, fired his shuriken cannon, tricked Luffy, and then kept asking."How about now? Between you and me, who will become the King of the Sea?""Me. You can't do it."Luffy answered bluntly again, this time adding the words "You can't do it."The four of them officially began their duel.But Sanji had already reached his limit; even the impact of his own attacks caused him to cough up blood.And Krieg, with his array of technology and brutal tricks, kept them separated, and Luffy couldn't get close for the moment...."Then what do we do? Are we going to lose?""No, I said it before: once the Man-Demon has emotions, he's no longer a Man-Demon."..."I'm sorry, Captain Krieg, I can't do it.""Him, of all people, I can't bring myself to do it.""Can you... give up on this ship?"Gin's betrayal left everyone on Krieg's side in shock.The Man-Demon had actually held back and defied Krieg's orders.Krieg couldn't accept it—he couldn't accept that the strongest of his subordinates had defied his destiny.He fired the real poison gas bomb, "M·H·5". "Throw the mask to me! You are no longer a member of the Krieg Pirates!"That was Krieg for you; if you couldn't be used by him, then you had to die!
Chapter 81: Uta"And then? What happened next?""What happened after Gin gave the gas masks to Sanji and Luffy?""How is he? Did he die?""I didn't expect him to have such resolve."Nami asked hurriedly. She hadn't believed Satoru's words just now, but now she was listening with great interest."He didn't exactly die.""At least, before leaving Baratie, he hadn't died."Satoru replied. Gin wouldn't die here, otherwise the legend of his 'countless identities' would be gone."Oh.""Wait, what do you mean 'before leaving Baratie'? Isn't it still ongoing?""How do you know they will definitely lose and leave?"Nami spotted the logical gap.Satoru naturally handled it, "Because I believe in Luffy.""What Luffy finds most unacceptable is a Captainkilling their own comrades.""You saw it in Usopp's hometown too; how angry Luffy got after Kuro injured his crew with 'Shakushi'.""So...""So?""So, Krieg is bound to lose.""Are you that certain?"Nami asked.Satoru straightened up and nodded slightly, "Yeah.""Even though Krieg is covered in equipment, high-tech gimmicks, and dirty tricks, he's still no match for Luffy's bare fists.""Because... Luffy is the protagonist!""Protagonist...""And it's not just because of that. There's also the'spear' in Luffy's heart—his determination, his conviction.""Though Luffy is still weak compared to the powerhouses on the Grand Line, against someone like Krieg, he's more than enough.""So, in the end, Luffy shattered Krieg's armor and won the victory.""And Gin, who might have had his life or his whole family saved by Krieg—even though Krieg wanted to kill him, he still took Krieg away and left Baratie.""And so, the battle at Baratie came to a perfect conclusion. A happy ending."Satoru smiled and mockingly clapped his hands."What? Why did you skip so much all of a sudden? How did Luffy defeat Krieg?"Nami said huffily. This was like reading a great article only to have it end abruptly; it was a botched ending."Because we've arrived at Cocoyasi Village."With one sentence from Satoru, Nami immediately turned her head to look ahead. She had been so engrossed that she forgot to keep track of time.However, they were still several hundred meters from the shore."Even from this far away, I can smell the fishy stench of those Fishmen."Satoru murmured with a dark expression, then quickly put on a smile and said to Nami."Alright, let's go 'buy' the village, Miss Nami."...Geographical distribution of Arlong Park, Cocoyasi Village, and Gosa Village."Follow behind me and don't say a word, understood!"The two went ashore. Satoru walked behind Nami, looking around like a country bumpkin in the big city.The two didn't go directly to Arlong Park. They had to go to Nami's house first to dig up the treasure she buried under the tangerine trees. Only after gathering one hundred million Berries would she have the bargaining chip to talk to Arlong."...""Answer me.""Didn't you tell me not to speak, Miss Nami?""..."Seemingly obedient, but actually rebellious to the core... Following behind Nami, Satoru walked onto the road of Cocoyasi Village.People on the road recognized Nami, calling out 'Nami-chan' or 'Nami,' but that was it. There were no smiles on their faces, and they quickly walked away.Some glanced at Satoru curiously, but he only responded with a smile.They walked all the way in silence until they met two people, then Nami stopped.A man and a woman, the two most important people in Nami's life now.The girl had short blue hair with a red headband, blue tattoos on her arms and upper chest (done to comfort Nami about her Arlong Pirates tattoo), and wore a tank top, long pants, and flip-flops.It was Nami's older sister, Nojiko.The man was wearing a police uniform with a pinwheel stuck in his hat. His body was covered in stitched-up scars, and he had a fierce expression.It was the policeman of Cocoyasi Village, Genzo.The moment Nojiko saw Nami, she stepped forward to greet her."Nami, long time no see.""Is this... your boyfriend?"As soon as Nojiko said this, Genzo's gaze shot toward Satoru with killing intent."No... he's not..."Nami explained, but seeing Satoru's smiling face, she couldn't help but punch him in the head."Don't put on a smile that makes it look like that's the case!"...Swoosh~ (Still high-quality transition effects)At Nojiko and Nami's house."So you're a traveling comrade. Nami is so Lucky to have such a handsome comrade with her."Nojiko rested her face on her hand and smiled at Satoru, her eyes full of tenderness."Hahaha, thank you for the compliment.""I didn't know Miss Nami had such a beautiful sister either."Satoru responded politely.Nami looked at the two of them, her back radiating speechlessness.Two hypocritical characters."Speaking of sisters, it reminds me of someone—that girl who loves to sing."Satoru took a sip of water and looked at the rim of the cup."Oh? Who?""Luffy's and my 'older sister'.""Let's go get down to busi—""Wait, you and Luffy have an older sister?"Gossip is human nature.Hearing this news, Nami was no longer in a hurry to get to her business."Yeah, her name is Uta. It was from when we were kids.""Just a childhood friend, not a blood sister.""She and Luffy loved to have chicken leg eating contests."...When Luffy and Satoru were kids, in front of Makino's tavern."Hahaha, will Luffy win?"Lucky Roux took a bite of meat and asked.This was Luffy and Uta's favorite way to compete.The two in front would have a chicken leg eating contest, and the slower one would be charged by the animals behind them.Every time Luffy ate faster, but when he was about to win, Uta would hand him some juice. Luffy would take it naturally, drink it naturally, and naturally get sent flying by the collision."Hahaha, he fell for the same trick again! Luffy!"The members of the Red Hair Pirates laughed.Luffy, refusing to accept defeat, started a 'Turtle Punch' fight with Uta, though neither of them actually hit each other.Shanks stepped forward and tapped them both on the head with his sword hilt."Ah, Shanks is unfair! Using a sword meant for enemies on us!"Uta said with her hands on her hips.Shanks had a smile on his face, "Haha, although the sword is indeed for enemies, this is a lesson of love, understand?""Love?""I love Shanks too."After saying that, Uta hugged Shanks's right leg. Luffy, not wanting to be outdone, hugged the other one."Me too, I love Shanks too."Beckman watched, then looked at Satoru, whose leg injury hadn't healed yet. He was sitting in a wheelchair, examining a bracelet.Reaching out, Beckman gestured for Satoru to look at the heartwarming scene of Luffy, Uta, and Shanks.His meaning was: Look, that's what a kid is like. Can't you learn from them?"...In your dreams. Do you want a bullet in your leg too?""...You little brat, you're really something.""}],
Chapter 82: The ContestI never expected you and Luffy to have an older sister too.Nami still felt a bit surprised, as she hadn't heard Luffy or Satoru mention it along the way.Satoru thought to himself, 'Yeah, yeah, never mind an older sister, there are two older brothers too.'Luffy has known her for a long time, but I only knew her for half a month, and I haven't seen her since then.Setting down his cup, Satoru only knew about the time they spent together during those half a month regarding Uta's affairs; as for other matters, or what would happen if they met in the future, he had no idea.Let fate decide.Still, they were childhood playmates, so they shouldn't become enemies, right?They shouldn't... right?Eh, why? You parted ways after only half a month, and haven't met since?Nojiko asked, puzzled.Satoru had only known the Red Hair Pirates for a month at Foosha Village.The first half of the month was time spent learning from Beckman and other officers.In the second half of the month, Red Hair and his crew went out to sea, and they returned for the last two days, but they weren't their usual selves.They were all silent and reticent, which left Satoruand Luffy confused.Then they were told by Shanks that Uta had left to pursue her musical dreams.Luffy couldn't accept it for a while and cried for the whole morning.The next day, Shanks and his crew returned to their usual selves and told Luffy and Satoru that they were leaving and wouldn't be returning to Foosha Village again, at least not for a while.Well, Luffy had experienced two departures in just two days.He cried his eyes out, and it took a lot of effort for Shanks and Satoru to comfort him.Only then did they go to the pier to bid farewell to the Red Hair Pirates.From then until now, neither Satoru nor Luffy had seen Uta or any of the Red Hair Pirates again....Yeah, we haven't seen them since.However, the sea is vast; if we are fated, we will meet again one day.Satoru replied with a smile.Seeing that there was nothing left to talk about, Nami stood up.Alright, it's time to get down to business.A flash of worry crossed Nojiko's eyes; Nami had already told her on the way here that the money had been collected.Just as Nami took two steps, Satoru called out to stop her.Wait, Miss Nami.I have a suggestion.How about we first go and tell Arlong that the money has been collected, and have them issue some kind of proof that they will never come to Cocoyasi Village to collect 'tribute' again?Otherwise, if you give him the money and have no proof, it's just empty talk. What if he reneges and comes back to the village?I highly suspect he would do just that.Hearing Satoru's words, Nami fell silent.Nojiko, however, agreed with Satoru.I agree with Satoru.Nami clenched her fists and mustered up her courage.Alright then, let's go talk to him first....Huff... huff...Walking for another stretch, Nami brought Satoru to the east entrance of Arlong Park.Are you very tired?Nami looked at Satoru's state and asked, puzzled.With my physique, I'm sickly.I usually replicate Zoro's constitution, which is why I joked at the restaurant in Usopp's hometown about how I would survive without Zoro.Is it that serious?It's not that serious.I'm just sickly, not dead, nor am I a vegetable. As long as I exercise diligently and keep up with nutrition, my body will eventually get better. It just takes more effort than the average person. I'll have to train my own body on the ship from now on.Even though I'm weak, I shouldn't be panting like this just from walking here.Satoru answered Nami's question while observing the exterior of Arlong Park.Then why are you panting so hard now?I'm faking it.?A question mark appeared over Nami's head, and Satoru turned his head to provide a thoughtful explanation.Do you think he would be more receptive if I walked in looking aggressive to talk to Arlong, or if I looked like this?Nami: "..."You don't need to do the talking. I'll handle it with him. You just follow behind me; just don't say anything.At your command~Satoru replied cheekily.Nami rolled her eyes at him, and just as they were about to enter, a child ran up from behind holding a knife.He was a survivor from Gosa Village, which had been destroyed by Arlong.Move aside, all of you, move aside! I'm going to kill Arlong! They killed my father!!!Although Satoru felt sorry for the kid, now was not the time to get tangled up with him.Kid, stop making a scene, go back.Big brother promises you that I will definitely make your lives better in the future.Satoru crouched down and said to the child.I don't believe you!!! I don't believe you!!!Move aside! I'm going to kill Arlong and avenge my father!Satoru sighed; although he sympathized with the child and admired his courage.But walking straight to one's death wasn't courage; it was stupidity.He chopped the back of the child's neck, then grabbed his collar and instantly flashed away using Air Compression Technique under his feet.The replication time limit had passed; what Satoruwas using now was just his own beginner-level Air Compression Technique.About ten seconds later, Satoru returned to Nami's side, and the child was gone.Alright, I've handed that child over to an old woman.Let's go in, Miss Nami.Nami glanced at Satoru and nodded, "Mm."Then she turned around, took a deep breath, pushed the gate open, and walked in.Satoru hunched over slightly, putting on a frail appearance, and followed closely behind....Tap, tap...The sound of shoes stepping on tiles.Nami and Satoru entered Arlong Park.The other Fishmen recognized Nami, but they weren't familiar with Satoru, so they all cast their gazes on him. Satoru felt it and maintained his smile, but for some reason, those Fishmen felt that the smile was extremely disgusting.Oh, you're back, you've been gone for so long...And who is this frail-looking human?Arlong's words were obviously directed at Nami.So this is Arlong Park, huh? Doesn't look like much.!!!Just as Nami was about to speak, Satoru's voice rang out first.Once these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.Nami's brain even crashed on the spot.What?Where am I?What am I doing?What did that guy Satoru just say?What did you say! You weak piece of trash human!All the Fishmen raised their weapons, aimed them at Satoru, and roared.But Satoru didn't care at all and kept smiling.Arlong sat in his seat, resting his head on his right hand, and grinned—a murderous smile.Kid, you'd better make it clear what you're trying to do.Otherwise, I'll tear you to pieces.Exposing his sharp teeth, Arlong threatened Satoru.Seeing that his plan had succeeded, Satoru said:Don't you think your race is the superior race?That killing humans is easier than killing ants.Then, do you dare to have... a contest with us humans?
Chapter 83: Don't Move From Where You Are"Then, do you dare to have a competition with us humans...?""If we win, you are forbidden from collecting money in any village again.""If we lose, the money you collect will be doubled."Satoru stated his plan.He felt that using his trump card here would simply be a waste.It would be better to hold a competition; once Luffyand the others arrive, they can fight together and gain some experience.Nami snapped back to reality, just about to speak.But then she heard Arlong and his crew burst into laughter."Hahahaha!!""What did I just hear?""Weak humans challenging us mighty Fishmen?""A competition? Look at your physique, which looks like it could collapse in a gust of wind. Do you think you're qualified?""Hahahaha!!"Arlong mocked Satoru.Looking at Satoru's frail appearance, he didn't feel anger, only amusement.This was exactly the result Satoru wanted."Hahaha, hahahaha!!"Satoru let out a laugh like one of the "Uchiha Four Laughing Masters," drowning out the laughter of the other Fishmen.Kuroobi, an officer of the Arlong Pirates, a Cartilage Fishman, 40th Dan in Fish-Man Karate.Finding Satoru's laugh extremely grating, he ran over."Fish-Man Karate: Thousand Tile True Punch."Kuroobi threw a True Punch, and a powerful shockwave erupted from his fist.But then Satoru's figure flashed, and he appeared behind Kuroobi, holding a Silver Flintlock Pistolwith the muzzle pressed against the back of Kuroobi's head."Too slow.""Is it funny? It certainly is.""What's wrong? Are you afraid?""Afraid of being defeated by the humans you look down upon? You came from the Grand Line, Arlong. You know how many human powerhouses there are on the Grand Line, don't you?""Right? You're scared, aren't you?"Although Satoru's tone was calm, to Arlong and his crew, it sounded incredibly arrogant.The other Fishmen dared not speak and all looked at Arlong, while Kuroobi, unable to move, felt no emotion whatsoever.Arlong's face was grim, and his eyelids twitched constantly, showing his rage.Among them, he hated and despised humans the most.Chu, a Kissing Fishman, whose prominent lips resembled a Cannon Fish.Also an officer of the Arlong Pirates, he instantly spat a water cannon from his mouth toward Satoruwhile everyone was silent.Satoru also flashed away, and the water cannon accurately struck the back of Kuroobi's head.Under the impact, Kuroobi immediately fell forward, hitting the ground face-first."Bastard, Chu! Are you blind?!"After getting up, Kuroobi turned and cursed at Chu.Chu wanted to say, "Why are you such a useless piece of trash, getting controlled like that?" but the words hadn't left his mouth."Enough! Shut up!"At Arlong's roar, both Kuroobi and Chu obediently shut their mouths."Fine, since you still harbor delusions.""Then let's compete. Let you humans know that the Fish-Man Race is the superior species.""You humans are nothing more than things beneath our feet.""However, the conditions must change.""If you lose, the tribute money will be quadrupled!""You must also give me 1 billion Berries!""This is mandatory. This is a notification, not a question of whether you accept it or not. If you don't accept, then die here today."Seeing his plan succeed."Alright, I accept your terms.""Forget 1 billion. If we lose, we'll give you 10 billion.""Let's compete again at this time tomorrow, right here. How about that?"Satoru replied."Hahahaha, very well. I hope you keep your word and can actually produce the money. Otherwise, I will make your lives worse than death."With more money being delivered right to his doorstep, Arlong saw no reason not to accept.He immediately looked back at Nami."I can't believe it, Nami. We were such good comrades, yet you betrayed us. But we like you very much.""In light of that, I forgive you. If you still want to buy back the village later, 1 billion Berries will suffice. Hahahaha, see them out!"Arlong waved his hand, and Hachi the Octopus Fishman stepped forward, signaling for Satoru and Nami to leave.At the door, Hachi glanced at Nami, wanting to say something but remaining silent. He then closed the door... Nami stared blankly at the door, unable to recover for a long time.Satoru patted her shoulder, but Nami slapped his hand away."Why? Why did you make this decision without consulting me?! Why!!""Although Arlong is vicious, he is a rational person! Everything can be solved with money! Why didn't you first see if he would keep his promise!""Why fight... Why... What if you die... What will happen?!"Nami couldn't help but cover her face and cry again.Although part of it was anger, there was also concern for Satoru and the others.Satoru knew he was wrong for not consulting Nami.But he also felt Nami was naive. If they had just told Arlong they were paying the ransom for the village, as soon as they returned...Arlong would immediately notify that disgusting Captain Nezumi to seize the money.Satoru clasped his hands together and bowed."I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It was my fault.""Miss Nami, please calm down first. Do you need a handkerchief?""Need your mother!"This was the first time Nami had sworn."Things are already this way. Words spoken are like water spilled. Miss Nami, why don't you try to trust us for a moment?"Satoru said.Nami did not respond.Satoru sighed, then leaned close to Nami's ear and whispered."Between you and me, don't tell anyone else, okay, Miss Nami.""Actually, my eyes can truly see things that will happen in the future, but only fragments.""You know Captain Nezumi, right?""If we had talked about redeeming the village here with Arlong, as soon as we went back, Arlongwould have sent Captain Nezumi to steal the money.""Arlong would indeed keep his promise, but if your money was stolen by Captain Nezumi, what concern is that of his?""I thought, since that was the case, why not just turn hostile immediately?""If you don't believe me, let's go back first and see if that Captain Nezumi shows up."Nami listened, slowly raised her head, and asked, "Really?"Satoru raised his hand, "I swear, if I'm lying to you, Luffy is a puppy."(At this moment, Luffy, who was arriving by boat with Sanji and Yosaku, sneezed.)Nami managed a smile, "What does your oath have to do with Luffy?""We are beloved family and close friends; there's no difference.""Let's go, let's head back first.""I've said this many times already, don't make me say it again, Miss Nami.""Believe in us.""...Mhm."...Heishoo~ (New transition effect)Satoru and Nami returned home.Satoru sat in front of the door, holding a glass of orange juice, waiting for a certain mouse to arrive.Nami went to take a shower, letting the running water clear her head and calm her down.Just as Satoru finished his third glass of orange juice, the mouse arrived.Genzo, confused, led Captain Nezumi to the outside of Nami's house.Captain Nezumi pushed open the picket fence gate and walked straight in.Before he could speak, Satoru greeted him, "You must be here to buy tangerines, right? That's great.""Don't move from where you are. I'll go get a few for you to try."Captain Nezumi was momentarily stunned. Buy tangerines? Who eats this junk?He stretched out his hand and pulled at Satoru's shoulder, "Wait! We are here to arrest someone! Not to buy tangerines.""We received a report that the criminal—Nami..."Captain Nezumi was halfway through his sentence when Nami, having finished her shower, walked out and saw Captain Nezumi.Captain Nezumi also noticed her."You must be Nami...""Bang!"Just as Captain Nezumi spoke, Nami retreated back into the house, her heart overwhelmed with rage and sorrow.She couldn't believe that Arlong had truly been playing her for all these years.Outside.Captain Nezumi was stunned again when Namiimmediately shut the door and retreated. "You stinking broad, you..."Before he could finish, Satoru slapped his hand away, turned, and smiled at him."It is only right and proper for the Marine to capture pirates.""Then it's the same for a pirate hitting a Marine."Before Captain Nezumi could react, Satoru punched him directly in the face.
Chapter 84: A Man Cannot Say He Can'tCaptain Nezumi followed Arlong's suggestion to seize money, and he would receive thirty percent of the loot.This way, Arlong did not break his agreement with Nami, could still make a profit, and could keep Namiworking on measurements for him.But this time, it was different. This time, there was Satoru waiting for this rat.When Nami saw Captain Nezumi arrive, just as Satoru had said, she realized that Arlong had been playing her for all these years, and this rat was no longer of any use.Oh, and it would also be cathartic.Satoru clapped his hands, turned around, and punched Captain Nezumi right in the face."Ah!"Captain Nezumi was knocked back by Satoru's punch, nosebleeds immediately flowed down, and he instantly reached up to cover his nose."You... you actually dare to attack a Marine Captain! Fire! Shoot him!!"Captain Nezumi retreated behind the dozen or so Soldiers he had brought, roaring in anger and embarrassment, ordering the Soldiers to fire.The Soldiers naturally dared not disobey the order and immediately took the long guns from their backs.But Satoru moved faster. He raised his hand, and with a thought, a flintlock pistol appeared.Bang! Bang! Two shots rang out. Blood holes immediately appeared on the shoulders of two Soldiers, their long guns dropped directly to the ground, and they lay on the ground howling in pain."Whoever dares to raise their muzzle again will suffer the same fate."Holding the smoking muzzle, Satoru threatened them expressionlessly, stunning the other Soldiers into submission.Seeing that they didn't dare to move, Captain Nezumi was so angry that he gesticulated wildly from behind, "Fire! He's just one person, are you still afraid that you can't beat him alone!!""Fire... Oh my god!!!"As he was shouting, Satoru flashed and appeared in front of Captain Nezumi, scaring him so much that his eyes were about to pop out.What surprised him even more were the Soldiers falling to the ground one by one behind Satoru; he hadn't even seen a shadow of how Satoru knocked them out.Just as Captain Nezumi was about to beg for mercy, Satoru punched him in the abdomen. Immediately, Captain Nezumi curled up like a boiled shrimp, holding his stomach and kneeling down.But Satoru didn't stop. He kicked him in the head. Captain Nezumi spun around, spat out two front teeth, and lay on the ground.Satoru stepped on his chest, pressed the muzzle of the flintlock pistol against his head, and asked with a smile, "Come on, tell me, what are you here for? Also, who were you calling a'stinking woman' just now?"Genzo looked at the Marine Soldiers lying all over the ground and Satoru stepping on Captain Nezumiwith a look of surprise.He was too surprised to speak, and even when Satoru moved a cart to drag these people away and smiled at him, he didn't react....On the way to the East Coast of Arlong Park, Satorudragged Captain Nezumi by the collar.The other Soldiers had already been thrown by him next to the warship on the shore, and the warship had also been cut in half by him, so there was no need to worry about anyone going to report the news now.As for this rat, Satoru planned to give him to that Fishman Arlong as a "gift".Captain Nezumi had already passed out, his face covered in blood from his nose, missing two front teeth, and his mustache had been plucked clean. What made him pass out from pain, however, were the two bullet holes in his feet.Arriving at the gate, Satoru kicked it open and walked in, dragging Captain Nezumi.With a violent throw, he tossed Captain Nezumi in front of Arlong."No way, no way, Arlong.""As the overlord of this area, to actually let this kind of Marine rat come in, you've really lost all face.""Or... do you know each other?!""Never mind, I took care of him for you. No need to thank me, but it's best to lock him up so he doesn't spoil tomorrow's match."Arlong suppressed his anger and stared fixedly at Satoru."Then what did you come for!""We haven't made it clear how to compete tomorrow. 5 vs 5, each side sends five people, the side that wins three matches wins. However, we can set a 'King'. If the King wins, the whole team wins. If the King loses, the whole team loses. How about it?"Satoru crossed his arms and said calmly, completely ignoring the Fishmen's looks that wanted to tear him apart.At this moment, Arlong's reason was half-covered by anger, and he agreed without much thought.Satoru nodded and turned to leave.As Satoru left, the armrest of the wooden chair Arlong was sitting on finally couldn't take it anymore and shattered with a snap."Damn thing! Damn human, tear them apart tomorrow!!"Arlong's words were clearly addressed to his officers; since it was a one-on-one battle, he naturally had to send out his elites.Hatchan, Kuroobi, and Chew all responded immediately."Take this guy away and find some human doctor to look at him."Arlong then ordered people to take the half-dead Captain Nezumi away for treatment. He knew this was a show of force from Satoru, but what could he do? He was the one who told Captain Nezumi to go. If he made a move now, wouldn't it be like declaring his own guilt?Moreover, as a Fishman, the first thing he thought of was that he wouldn't lose—he definitely wouldn't—so he would still need this rat to cooperate in the future to evade other Marines.It wasn't that he was kind enough to save a human; if Captain Nezumi were of no use to him, he would guarantee he would stomp him to death right now....Satoru left Arlong Park and did not return to Nami's house, but walked to the pier, estimating that Usoppand Zoro should have arrived by now.Arriving at the Cocoyasi Village pier, the going merry was quietly waiting on the sea, enjoying the sea breeze.As Satoru expected, Zoro and their small boat were rushing towards the going merry, coming from the right, passing the main coast of Arlong Park.Usopp and Johnny were rowing frantically because there were three Fishmen chasing them behind.The moment he saw Satoru, Usopp felt like he had seen a savior.Satoru didn't let him down. He raised his hand, and it was a silver shoulder-mounted rocket launcher.With a bang, the rocket launcher with white smoke accurately hit the three Fishmen behind the small boat. The huge explosion caused a burst of fire and black smoke. When the black smoke dissipated, the three Fishmen were long gone, most likely sunk to the bottom of the sea...."Oh my, isn't this brother Zoro? It's only been a short while, how did you get so lame?"Jumping onto the small boat, Satoru started off by being snarky.Zoro couldn't be bothered to pay attention to him, "What's going on? Why is the going merry here, and where is Nami?"Satoru told them about Nami and Arlong's situation and the match tomorrow...."So, can you do it tomorrow?"Satoru asked.A man cannot say he can't. Zoro curled his lips into a smile representing his fighting spirit."What's there that I can't do?"Usopp's brain reacted quickly, 5 vs 5..."Hahaha, let me ask, 5 vs 5, that doesn't include me, right, Satoru..."Thinking about dealing with those Fishmen, Usoppgot nervous.But Satoru's smile said it all.Usopp immediately clutched his chest, "No, I've caught a disease that kills me if I compete.""How about we let Nami go?"Nami: Are you listening to what you're saying?"I've caught a disease that kills me if you, Usopp, don't compete. Save me, won't you? You wouldn't refuse, would you?"Satoru replied.Usopp was silent. He really wanted to run away, but he couldn't.
Chapter 85: Straw Hat Pirates vs. Arlong PiratesThe moon and sun swapped shifts. The moon set, the sun rose. The ink-stained night turned into golden dawn.Satoru got up early, prepared breakfast for the others, and then went out.He went to the shore between Cocoyasi Village and Arlong Park to fish, waiting for Luffy and the others to 'fly' in.'Ah, it seems the fish here are very smart.' Satoruwas still fishing patiently, but unfortunately, the fish here were smart. Time passed bit by bit, and he hadn't caught a single one. However, a big fish delivered itself to his door.He saw Moo Moo charging towards him, the pet raised by Arlong and his crew, a sea beast with a cow's head and fish's body. Satoru estimated the distance and backed away bit by bit.Luffy on the ship also noticed Satoru on the shore, 'Satoru, hahaha, we've come to 'catch' you and Miss Nami.'Satoru smiled back and continued to retreat. When Moo Moo crashed into the shore, he took one last step back; the distance was just right at the edge of the gap Moo Moo had created. Gravel and strong winds flew about, but Satoru didn't care at all. Elegant, simply elegant.'Ahhh!!' While Satoru was being elegant, Luffy and the others were different; the impact sent their small boat flying.Satoru immediately turned around and pulled a rope. Between two large trees behind him, a net made of vines lifted up, just enough to stop Luffyand his crew's small boat.'Hmm, everything is going according to plan.' Satoruturned around; Moo Moo had already sunk into the sea, and Satoru didn't bother with it.The fishing rod turned into a flintlock pistol. Without even looking, he fired a shot into the sky, and a seagull fell down. Satoru grabbed the seagull. What do you call this? This is called a fisherman never returning empty-handed.Carrying the seagull, oh no, now it should be called soup ingredients, Satoru walked over to Luffy and the others. Even with the net stopping them, Luffyand the others' small boat was smashed to pieces. Luffy and Sanji were fine, but Yosaku was stuck in the ground headfirst.'Hahaha, that was exciting.' Luffy said with his hands on his hips, laughing, just as he saw Satoruwalking towards them. Sanji didn't know how to greet him; what should he call him? Then he heard Satoru greet him, 'Hi, Curly Brow.''Are you polite!!' Sanji instinctively bared his teeth and shouted.'Hahaha, just kidding, Sanji. Welcome aboard. If you need anything in the future, come to me. I can't help with big things, and I don't want to help with small things, but remember to come to me.''Looks like that crash didn't do much to you guys.' Satoru replied, his voice just fading. 'I... need... help...' Yosaku cried out for rescue, and Luffy pulled him out. 'Whew, thank you, Big Brother Luffy.' 'You're welcome.''Satoru, where is Miss Nami? And Usopp and Zoroarrived early too, right?' Luffy turned to ask Satoru.'Let's go, they are at Miss Nami's house, I'll take you there.' Satoru replied. 'Hmm.' Luffy accepted it naturally. Sanji also followed silently. Yosaku didn't understand; wasn't it said that Miss Nami betrayed them? How is this like going to visit her house?'Hey, Rocket!' 'I won, you two pirates pay up.' Satorubrought Luffy and the others to Miss Nami's door. Before entering, he heard Miss Nami's voice coming from inside.Satoru pushed open the door and saw Miss Nami, Nojiko, and Usopp at the table playing Fight the Landlord, which Satoru had taught them last night. They just changed the peasants to pirates and the landlord to Marines. Miss Nami liked it very much and picked it up quickly. However, Satoru could see she was still worried about the competition. If she could win money carefree, Miss Nami would be happier.'Yo! You're here.' Zoro, who had no interest in playing cards, was the first to greet Satoru and Luffy and the others.'Miss Nami, I've come to take you back!' Luffyshouted as soon as he entered. Nojiko rested her chin on her hand, watching Miss Nami's comradeswith a smile.Sanji couldn't walk when he saw beautiful women; his eyes turned into hearts as he flashed in. 'It's truly heaven!! Having you two beauties here. Miss Nami is as beautiful as ever, and what should I call you, Miss?''Her name is Nojiko, she is Miss Nami's sister. Alright, let's talk business.' Satoru stepped forward, sat down, and explained today's competition and the situation between Miss Nami and Arlong to Luffy and Sanji.This was tantamount to rubbing salt into Miss Nami's wounds, but it had to be said. 'What!!' The more Luffy heard, the angrier he got. He stood up abruptly and wanted to run straight to Arlong Park. Satoru understood him and grabbed the back of his collar. 'Don't rush, Luffy, the chance to blast Arlongaway is right there; he won't run away.''It's too hateful, that damn Arlong!' Luffy sat down, pouting. Miss Nami looked at these men who were about to fight for her, and her heart felt warm. Tears couldn't help but well up again.'Thank you, Luffy, Satoru, Zoro, Usopp, Sanji, thank you, even though I...' Luffy took off his straw hat and put it on Miss Nami's head. 'Don't say anything else, Miss Nami, we are comrades.'Miss Nami was stunned, remembering how much Luffy cherished his hat. Combined with Luffy's words, even if her heart was made of stone, she would be moved. Luffy smiled, stood up, and the smile vanished. 'Let's go.' 'Alright.' x4'Bang!!!' Arlong was lying on a wooden chair, deep in thought, when the east gate was instantly smashed to pieces. Luffy led the way in front, 'That guy called Arlong, who is he?'Arlong was furious, but after seeing Satoru, he knew what was going on. 'Is this how you've come to compete?' 'I've come to blast you away.' Luffyreplied.The tension between the two was palpable, and Satoru jumped out. 'With all the money you've swallowed over the years, I don't think you'd miss this little bit, Arlong. As long as you remember the competition. 5 vs 5, the venue is right here. Stop the nonsense, let's start.''Just what I wanted, we can't wait to tear you to pieces right now.' 'Chew!' 'Yes, Big Brother Arlong.' On Arlong's side, the first to step up was Chew.Seeing Chew step up, the five of them turned and formed a circle to discuss. 'Who's going up?' Zoroasked. 'According to the strategy of Tianji's horse racing...' Satoru replied. Halfway through, Luffyasked, 'What is Tianji's horse racing?'Satoru explained it offhandedly: Tianji's horse racing, strong against medium, medium against weak, weak against strong, a sure-win method of winning two and giving up one. 'Not a bad method.' Sanji said.'So, according to this method, our weakest will face Arlong's strongest.' 'Who is the weakest among us?' As soon as Satoru said this, everyone looked at Usopp in tacit agreement.Usopp knew without thinking that the opponent's strongest was Arlong. 'No! No! People will die!!' 'Then you go this round.' Satoru immediately followed up. Usopp:... Usopp felt like he had been set up. First round. Usopp vs. Chew. Straw Hat Pirates vs. Arlong Pirates. The competition officially begins.
Chapter 86: Meanwhile, Usopp was like:"My name is Usopp, and my dream is to become a mighty warrior of the sea.""But, Fishmen are seriously terrifying!!!!!""Is there any way to make this Fishman surrender without fighting?""Waiting online, it's urgent."...The match began.Even the Little White Snake on Satoru's wrist crawled onto his shoulder to watch the show."Ah... ah hahahaha!!""Let me, Captain Usopp, go out first and win a match!""I advise you to surrender; that would be the best outcome for you."Usopp adjusted the sniper goggles on his face. Although he was panicking internally, he appeared incredibly calm, and his nonchalant demeanor made Chuu a bit unsure."Could he really be an expert?"But regardless, since he had come out to compete, he couldn't show fear first, or Arlong would tear him apart."Let me test him first, chyu.""Chyu!"Chuu puffed up his cheeks and, in the next second, spat out a water cannon.Now Usopp couldn't stay calm anymore, and he quickly dodged to the side."Mommy!!""Bang!"The water cannon slammed into the ground, instantly blasting out a crater.Seeing this, cold sweat streamed down Usopp's face.Seeing him like this, Chuu realized he was just putting on a brave face and bluffing.His confidence surged immediately."Look! There's a Marine!!"Usopp pointed behind Chuu and shouted.It was an obvious lie, but Chuu believed it."What, chyu?""Special Move: Fire Star!"By the time Chuu reacted, a fireball hit him right in the face, sending him tumbling."Well done, Usopp!!"Luffy raised his hand to cheer for Usopp.Chuu stood up unhurriedly, glaring at Usopp with gloomy eyes, and instantly charged forward."I'm going to kill you!!"A confident smile appeared on the corner of Usopp's mouth, and then... he turned and ran."Waaaaahhhh!!!"He fled, he chased, and neither could escape.The two of them ran straight out of Arlong Park, not even noticing Nami, Nojiko, Johnny, Yosaku, and Genzo who had just arrived.Having been played by Usopp, Chuu just wanted to kill him now....With them gone, the atmosphere in the park became somewhat awkward.Luffy & Satoru & Zoro & Sanji:...Arlong's crew:...It was up to Satoru to break the silence."I didn't make it clear earlier, but let's set the boundary here. If you're knocked out of bounds, you lose.""As for those two, whoever comes back first wins.""Who's up next?""I'll go." x2Satoru asked, and Zoro and Sanji responded immediately.Luffy, however, was not like his usual self; he just stared fixedly at Arlong, wanting only to send Arlong flying."I'll go first, Curly Brow.""Huh? Who are you calling Curly Brow, Mosshead! You're still injured, aren't you? Just stay in the back and watch my 'cooking'."Neither would yield to the other; the two stood forehead to forehead, glaring at each other—truly a pair of bickering rivals.On Arlong's side, Hatchan the octopus had already entered the arena.Seeing this, Satoru flashed behind the two of them. "Alright, stop 'flirting' and let Zoro go.""Who's flirting with him!!!" x2In unison, Zoro and Sanji immediately separated and shouted at Satoru."You're already this in sync, and you still say you aren't.""Don't talk about that. Why does Mosshead get to go first?"Sanji lit a cigarette and asked."That octopus Fishman over there uses Six Sword Style. A swordsman should be dealt with by a swordsman."Hearing this, Sanji didn't say anything else, just exhaled a puff of smoke.Zoro put on his bandana and stepped into the arena with his only remaining wado ichimonji.At this moment, Nami and the others also entered Arlong Park. She still felt afraid the instant she saw Arlong, but feeling the people in front of and behind her, that feeling disappeared."Zoro, do your best!!!""Ah, right!! Big Brother, do your best!!!"Nami's voice spurred Johnny and Yosaku on.Zoro gave a faint smile, ignoring the pain in his chest, and slowly stepped forward."Ah!!! You have to cheer for me too, Miss Nami."Seeing Nami arrive, Sanji turned and appeared by her side again.Satoru watched Zoro's back; he wasn't exactly worried.It's just that a Three Sword Style swordsman with only one sword is in a tough spot.With a flip of his hand, Satoru's bracelet transformed into two silver longswords, which he immediately threw in Zoro's direction."Catch the swords, Zoro!"But Zoro remained unmoved, and Hatchan in front of him launched an attack.The second match began.Meanwhile, Usopp was like: "Yaaaaaahhhhh!!!"..."Let me show you a barrier humans can never break through—the Six Sword Style, which can only be unleashed by someone with six arms and beautiful, flexible limbs!""Octopus Foot Strange Sword!!"Hatchan swung the six swords on his six arms, hacking at Zoro.Six swords in front, and the two swords Satoruthrew behind.But Zoro remained unmoved, scaring Johnny and Yosaku into shouting."Big Brother, the swords! The swords! The swords!!"Zoro bit down on the hilt of wado ichimonji, and the instant Hatchan's swords came down, he reached out and caught Satoru's two swords, parrying Hatchan's first round of attacks with two clangs."Three Sword Style...""Heh, if you're so capable, try blocking all my wild slashes with just three swords!!"Hatchan was still very confident, his six arms swinging and hacking simultaneously; the blades were dizzying.Zoro remained calm, as if strolling through a rain of bullets, using his three swords to accurately block the blades of Hatchan's six swords.Both offensive and defensive.With one final swift slash, he flashed behind Hatchan."Three Sword Style: Wolf Sword Flow!"The instant Arlong frowned, blood spurted from Hatchan's chest.Satoru stood with his arms crossed, watching Zorostill standing with his back to Hatchan, thinking to himself, "You really love to show off, but it is pretty cool.""Ah! He deflected it! Deflecting the Six Sword Style with just three swords, as expected of Big Brother!!!"Johnny and Yosaku shouted with faces full of admiration.But Hatchan didn't fall just like that."Ah! I'm going to butcher you!!""By all logic, how could someone with only three swords possibly beat my six swords?"Zoro turned around. "Logic? Then you're dead wrong.""Although I only have three swords, compared to yours, the weight of each one is different!""Weight?""Speaking of weight, each of my swords weighs 300 kilograms; how could they be lighter than you humans' swords?"Obviously, the "weight" they were both talking about was not the same "weight.""I have nothing to say to idiots...""Hmph, same here.""Take this!""Octopus Pot Move: New Year, Octopus Opens the Door!!"Hatchan gathered the tips of his six swords and thrust them at Zoro.Zoro crossed his two swords to parry, but unexpectedly, Hatchan snapped his six arms open, and the six swords spread out like a blooming flower, knocking aside Zoro's two swords.Zoro's front was completely exposed, and Hatchan launched a suicidal attack, slamming his head into Zoro's chest.If it were any other time, it would be fine, but just yesterday, Zoro's chest had been "crossed."Pain swept through his whole body; Zoro bit his lip hard to keep from crying out.His figure was pushed back by Hatchan.Hatchan seized the opportunity to pursue. Zorosteadied his figure, did a front flip to get behind Hatchan, and slashed one of Hatchan's arms while in the air.As he landed, although it was only a slight wobble, Luffy, Satoru, and Sanji all saw it, but no one said a word.Hatchan's anger flared even more; he turned toward Zoro and used "New Year, Octopus Opens the Door" again.Intense pain coursed through his body. If it were a normal person, they would have collapsed long ago; if it were a normal person, they might have even died.Such thoughts echoed in Zoro's mind, but if he wanted to defeat Hawkeye, if he wanted to become the Worlds Strongest Swordsman...How could he be ordinary? How could he be a normal person?Holding this determination, Zoro resolutely swung his sword at Hatchan."Onigiri!"Since he couldn't block it, he would meet it head-on.In Hatchan's astonished gaze, all six swords in his hands shattered."Do you understand now? Octopus boy, this is the difference in the weight of our swords.""Three Sword Style: Tornado!"Zoro spread his arms, a blue dragon shadow seeming to appear behind him, and instantly slashed out.The powerful sword pressure created a tornado-like airflow, blowing Hatchan into the sky, with blood spurting from countless blade wounds on his chest.Zoro didn't even look back, sheathed his sword, and walked back.As Hatchan fell, the Straw Hat Pirates took the first victory.Meanwhile, Usopp was like: "Waaaaahhhh!!!
Chapter 87: Don't Get Beaten DownWith one technique, Tornado, Zoro sent Hatchan flying into the sky, and when he fell back down, he couldn't stand up.The Straw Hat Pirates took the first round."Not a bad sword."Handing the sword to Satoru, Zoro said with a calm expression.Satoru reached out, and the twin blades automatically transformed back into a bracelet and attached to Satoru's wrist.Zoro raised an eyebrow. Satoru didn't pull his hand back; instead, he flicked Zoro on the chest."Ugh!!!"Zoro was in so much pain he nearly shattered his back teeth."Are you crazy? What are you doing?!""So you can still feel pain. You're just toughing it out. When you walked over, I thought some blood bag had come to life.""Sit down. I'll help you stop the bleeding."Satoru said, and Zoro, unable to argue, could only sit down obediently.Sanji flicked away his cigarette butt, lit a new one, and walked forward. "Yeah, don't you dare die. Watch closely to see how I win this easily, Mosshead."Zoro sat cross-legged on the ground, closing his eyes to rest. "Don't get beaten down by someone.""Hmph!"Sanji stomped his foot. Without answering, he turned to Miss Nami."Miss Nami, please cheer for me too!!!"Miss Nami knew Sanji's personality, so she blew him a kiss directly."Good luck!"She had him completely wrapped around her finger.Sanji instantly exploded like a Super Saiyan. "I guarantee I'll win this round!"He turned around and walked toward Kuroobi, who was entering the arena, full of fighting spirit.The third round began.Meanwhile, Usopp was still:Fire Star!!I'll kill you!!!Yaahhhhh!!!..."Hmph, acting all sycophantic in front of a woman. A guy like you, let me send you to your death."Kuroobi struck a Fish-Man Karate pose.He thought to himself that since Hatchan had lost, he had to win this round, otherwise Arlong might get angry."Sycophantic?""This is the chivalrous spirit of respecting women.""Fishmen like you wouldn't understand!""Miss Nami!!"Sanji leisurely exhaled a puff of smoke, even finding time to wave at Miss Nami, and then..."Fish-Man Karate: Hundred-Tile Punch!"And then he was sent flying."Argh!!!"Spitting out blood, Sanji was sent flying backward.Miss Nami covered her mouth, blaming herself for distracting him instead....Sanji was sent hurtling back through the air, but he remembered Satoru saying that getting knocked out of the park counted as a loss.He immediately adjusted his posture. If he got knocked out in one hit and lost, where would he put his face?He'd be laughed to death by that Mosshead.Spinning in mid-air, Sanji kicked off the park wall. With that leverage, the wall cracked, and he flew back."I didn't expect there to be anyone in the East Blue who could take a punch from me and not die."Seeing Sanji return, Kuroobi was slightly surprised.He continued to hold his Fish-Man Karate pose."But what I just used was the 'Hundred-Tile'.""My finishing move, 'Thousand-Tile Punch'—one hit from that, and you'll definitely die...""Collar Meat!"Sanji didn't have time to listen to his big talk and kicked toward his head."Shoulder Meat."It was a combo; he followed up by bringing his leg down from above, stomping on his shoulder."Back Meat.""Saddle Meat.""Breast Meat.""Leg Meat!!"Each kick corresponded to a specific part of the body. After a few kicks, Sanji had "relaxed the muscles" for Kuroobi.Then, he spun to build up power.Kuroobi took this chance to crawl up, raising his hand. "You bastard!!""Fish-Man Karate: Thousand-Tile..."I mean, at this point, why bother with the "bastard" talk?Sure enough, Sanji interrupted his casting and kicked Kuroobi, sending him flying into the wall behind him, smashing a human-shaped hole through it.The third round was won, under Arlong's disbelieving gaze.Meanwhile, Usopp was still... no!The outcome had been decided on his end too.A bottle of liquor plus Fire Star almost roasted Chew to a crisp.Then, when he crawled out of the water, Usoppbeat him while he was down, smashing Chew until his head was covered in lumps, winning the round.It sounds simple.But his ability to go from faking death to avoid conflict to standing up and fighting back was the progress of becoming a warrior of the sea.Using a slingshot, he possessed extremely precise long-range sniping skills, combined with various gadgets and his own wit to defeat opponents.This was Usopp's way of fighting....Back to the scene at Arlong Park.Arlong stood up from his seat.Looking at the fallen Hatchan and Kuroobi, the anger in his heart was about to blow the top of his head off.He hadn't expected to actually lose; his own underlings had actually lost to such a weak race as humans."Water Shot!"Consumed by rage, Arlong used his webbed hands to fire water droplets. Although they were just water droplets, their power was in no way inferior to bullets.Satoru quickly tied a bow with the bandage around Zoro's waist. It seemed a bit tight, making Zorounable to help but open his eyes in pain.Immediately, he stepped forward. Twin pistols appeared in Satoru's hands, and he fired rapidly. The bullets accurately shattered the incoming water droplets, but they also lost their kinetic energy and fell to the ground."Sure enough, Miss Nami saying you were reasonable was basically a joke."Satoru said to Arlong, with a mocking expression, ridiculing Arlong's anger and embarrassment."Heh.""In the beginning, we didn't say who the 'King' was. Naturally, it's me. If the King wins, the whole team wins.""In other words, I just need to beat all of you down! Then I win the same!"Arlong raised his hand, and water droplets gathered on it again."Are you really that shameless?""What about those Fishmen behind you?"Satoru asked. Fine, let's say you're right. Then does that big crowd of Fishmen behind you, eyeing us like tigers, count as part of the competition?"Heh, we Fishmen are a united race with hearts connected.""They count as 'one person', right?""Right!! Arlong is right!!""Hahaha, that's good. Let's fight the fourth and fifth rounds together!""It'll be me and 'this' behind me entering the ring.""Hahaha, men, kill!!!""Yes!!!"Following Arlong's order, the remaining Fishmen swarmed forward.Satoru laughed. He'd seen shameless people, but he'd never seen anyone this shameless."Luffy, go beat that bastard up.""Leave these small fry to me!""Alright! I will definitely beat him!"Luffy stood up, staring at Arlong as he replied."Good luck, Captain."Satoru replied with a smile.Luffy stepped forward and rushed ahead quickly, jumping up and stepping on the heads of the small fry to get closer to Arlong.Satoru stretched his muscles, seeing Zoro and Sanjiitching to move."You two get some rest. Looking down on me?""One of you is almost anemic, and the other has four broken ribs. You'll kill yourselves if you push it.""I can handle it by myself."Upon hearing this, Zoro and Sanji said in unison."Don't get beaten down." × 2"And you say you have no chemistry."Satoru replied with a smile, raised his twin pistols, and resolutely charged into the pile of Fishmen.Spinning and firing, a frenzy of bullets poured out.
Chapter 88: Gatling of Great Benevolence and Mercy"Burst Spin!"A name he just came up with.Satoru held dual pistols and charged directly into the group of Fishmen, spinning his body while firing.Sparks flew as Bullets poured out, tearing a gap in the Fishmen's ranks; any Fishman who dared to approach would get a Bullet first.Entering the enemy group alone was indeed cool.But suddenly, Satoru stopped, seeing stars and swaying unsteadily.He was currently using his own constitution; he got dizzy after just a few spins.Zoro and Sanji's backs radiated helplessness.How is this a bit like Luffy?The Fishmen were also bewildered; how could he be so fierce with his guns just now and look like this now?Well, regardless."Die!!"The Fishmen swung their machetes down, but the moment they were about to hit Satoru, he vanished.He had leapt up at some unknown moment, standing atop the blades of all the Fishmen."Let's see if I can control an enhanced version of Shakushi."Satoru spoke to no one in particular as long blades appeared in his hands—not cat claws.With the Vacuum-Pressure Enhanced Shakushi, his figure flashed instantly, weaving through the Fishmen like a ghost... Meanwhile, on Luffy's side, he was stepping on the heads of the Fishmen to approach Arlong.After dodging Arlong's Water Shot, he unleashed a series of combos on Arlong's body."Gum-Gum... Bell!""Whip!""Bullet!""Gatling!!"Moves as fierce as a Tiger, but the damage is only point-five.Although he knocked Arlong down, the man just climbed back up with an indifferent look."Did you even do anything?"Arlong said. Translated, it meant: Did you not eat? Is that all the strength you have?Luffy wasn't polite either. "Yeah, just a warm-up."At this time, Usopp also returned, while Luffy and Arlong faced off.Satoru's figure was nowhere to be seen, but a group of Fishmen stood in place wailing; three seconds later, blade wounds split open on their bodies and blood splattered out.The speed at which Satoru slashed them was so fast that their bodies didn't have time to react.When Satoru finally stopped, Usopp finally saw clearly that Satoru was in the middle of the Fishmen group."Go Luffy!! Go Satoru!!!""I just defeated an officer by myself, an officer!!""Go ahead and fight, I'll cover you!!"...Seeing that it was Usopp who returned, Arlonggrew even angrier, gnashing his teeth fiercely.It wasn't over yet.Satoru wove through the Fishmen a few more times before stopping again, gasping for breath."I really have to thank you, System.""I'm afraid it'll take me a long time to overcome this ability.""It's the first time I've seen a 'cheat' that needs to be overcome."Satoru murmured softly.Seeing this, Zoro immediately spoke up to tease him."Can't take it anymore?""What was that word you used... scrawny dog?""Do you need help?"Satoru smiled. Since you can still joke, it seems you're doing fine too.Raising his hands, the dual blades transformed into a Gatling gun—not a water gun Gatling, but a real one."Help?""Sure, help by watching how cool I am.""Sanji, give me a cigarette."Satoru replied with a smile.Sanji didn't know Satoru smoked, but he didn't say anything and flicked a cigarette over.The cigarette flew over, and at the same time, Satoru instantly opened fire."A Blue-Flamed Gatling!""Have you guys ever seen one?""Gatling of Great Benevolence and Mercy, machine gun fire to deliver all sentient beings!""Amitabha!"With an excited look, Satoru sprayed Bullets.The Gatling barrels spun continuously, spitting tongues of fire like a multi-headed wyvern breathing flames.The Fishmen fell one after another until only a few lucky ones ran to the edge of the park.Then Satoru turned his head to catch the cigarette in his mouth and lowered it to the red-hot gun barrel to light it.Zoro looked at his back and thought, 'Look at you showing off.'If Satoru could hear him, he would definitely reply, 'Likewise, I learned it from you.'But the cool moment didn't last a second.Satoru had just exhaled a puff of smoke when he choked on it."Cough, cough, cough!!!""Sure enough, smoking is harmful to your health."Sanji & (the one in a different space) Beckman: That's because you don't know how to smoke, you don't understand... Having dealt with the Fishmen, the remaining few were scared out of their wits; no need to worry about them.Now, only the "King" vs "King" battle between Luffyand Arlong remained.Satoru returned to Zoro's side, the Gatling having turned back into a bracelet, and spoke to Arlong, whose eyes were bloodshot and bulging with rage."Even though you're now all alone.""As long as you beat Luffy, you still win.""We aren't as 'reasonable' as you are."Arlong wished he could pounce right now and bite Satoru into pieces.But with Luffy blocking the way, he had to kill him first."Watching my compatriots being crushed by a bunch of lowlifes, this feeling is truly unpleasant."Steadying his mind and body, Arlong was a veteran after all, having followed Tiger until now."Do you know what the most fundamental difference between us is?""The nose?""The chin?"Arlong shouldn't have asked.Luffy thought for a moment and replied with a look of realization."It's the webs!"Arlong couldn't listen anymore and charged forward to bite down on Luffy's head."It's race!!""Snap! Snap! Snap!!"Luffy kept backing away, and every time Arlongsnapped his jaws, there was a loud sound of teeth clashing.Seeing Luffy dodging, Arlong reached out to grab his neck and opened his mouth to bite down again.Seemingly with no way to dodge, Luffy simply reached out and pulled his own head to the left.Arlong bit into a pillar instead.Johnny and Yosaku, the two hype men, were back on duty; seeing Arlong bite right through the pillar, their eyes popped out in shock."Aaaah!!! He bit right through the pillar."Luffy took the chance to slip away, but Arlongturned and grabbed Luffy, intending to jump into the seawater pool with him."This is the innate power of Fishmen.""A power you inferior humans can never possess.""Our different ranks were determined from birth."Satoru immediately slapped the ground; his bracelet turned into a light source that merged into the ground and flew out, instantly transforming into a giant silver longboard covering the water's surface.Arlong crashed onto the board with Luffy."Then why do you Fishmen still have to live in the deep sea ten thousand meters down, without even the right to live on land?"Though not all Fishmen and Merfolk were like this, Satoru said it just to shut Arlong up."You bastard!!"Arlong reached his limit and turned to pounce at Satoru.Luffy intercepted him mid-way with a Gum-Gum Pistol to Arlong's face."So what? What's there to be proud of?""Even without teeth, I can still smash rocks with my fists."Arlong leaned against the pile of rubble and climbed back up."The stupid, foolish, and useless race is humanity!!""What can you even do when you need others to help you!!!"Arlong charged again.Luffy took a step back, wound up his arm, and actually shattered Arlong's teeth with a direct rising punch.
Chapter 89: The Meaning of comradesSatoru extended his hand to cover the pool, preventing Luffy from being thrown into the seawater.Arlong charged again, mocking humanity's incompetence and questioning what Luffy, who still needed Satoru's help, could possibly do.Luffy landed a Dragon Punch directly on Arlong's jaw, shattering his teeth."I'm not like Satoru, who can do everything.""I don't use a sword either.""I don't understand navigation.""I can't cook.""I can barely even lie.""If no one helps me, I definitely can't survive, and I can't go to sea either!!"Luffy shouted at Arlong.Although it wasn't clearly articulated, his meaning was clear.This is the meaning of comrades.Unity and mutual assistance, this is also the way humans survive."Hahaha!! You're really frank about being useless.""With someone like you as Captain, your comradesmust be very depressed, but why are they willing to be your crew members?""Is a guy like you really Captain material?""What can you do!!""I can defeat you!"Luffy replied with confidence."Hahaha, that's right, defeat him!! Big Brother Luffy."Johnny and Yosaku were the most excited of the bunch."If you lose, I won't let you off..."Zoro also smiled.Usopp was still watching through a hole in the wall outside."That's right, Luffy! Leave the cover to me!!"Sanji silently lit another cigarette.Nami clutched the straw hat on her head.Satoru still gave a thumbs up.They were behind Luffy... Arlong's teeth grew back, and he immediately pulled out his entire set of teeth.He now held two sharp tooth-gauntlets."Nonsense! Just you!!""This is where Fishmen are stronger than humans. Don't think breaking my teeth will do anything.""Die!!"Facing Arlong's attack, Luffy's face, however, showed a smile, as if he had thought of a good method.He bent down, dodging Arlong's dual teeth, and delivered a whip kick to Arlong's face.He forcibly kicked out the teeth in Arlong's mouth."They're out."Arlong was kicked away, then stood up again, only to see Luffy putting his teeth into his own mouth."Look! I have sharp teeth too!!"Everyone:... Satoru gave a wry smile. How to put it? This seemed to fit Luffy's way of thinking."What kind of joke are you playing!""Iron Tooth Attack!"Arlong couldn't stand this guy anymore.He used the teeth in his hands to bite at Luffy, who blocked with a stone, but the stone instantly shattered.Arlong bit Luffy's stomach, and Luffy, in turn, bit Arlong's shoulder, then released his teeth and retreated."How does it feel to be bitten by your own teeth!"Clutching the bleeding wound on his abdomen, Luffy mocked Arlong.Arlong ignored the equally bleeding wound on his shoulder, instead took off his teeth, and instantly rushed at Luffy.Luffy quickly raised his arm to block, and Arlong bit his elbow."Not bad!""Only with powerful biting force can they be called shark teeth!!"Luffy was bitten head-on but didn't utter a sound, instead using his other hand to slam Arlong to the ground.If he had retreated a step just now, his arm would surely have been bitten off by Arlong. The ability to comprehend during battle and powerful combat skills were also one of Luffy's talents.Prying Arlong's mouth open, Luffy pulled his arm out.And Arlong, repeatedly slammed to the ground by what he considered a weak human.Could he endure this?If he endured it any longer, he'd become a turtle.As Luffy's sharp teeth came grabbing, Arlong kicked him in the abdomen.Luffy was kicked away.Arlong got up. Because the water surface was covered by Satoru's silver long board, he couldn't jump into the water to accelerate.But it was enough.Stomping heavily on the ground, Arlong launched himself like a cannonball."SHARK·ON·DARTS!"Luffy couldn't dodge in time, and Arlong's nose cut a gash across his abdomen. The immense impact also carried him in front of Satoru and the others.Arlong, meanwhile, crashed into the building behind. With just one blow, the entire structure swayed precariously, showing the power of this move.Satoru went over and helped Luffy up.Arlong emerged, smiling triumphantly."Is this your Captain? Completely useless.""Are you going to come at me together?""Come on, any number of weak humans makes no difference."Satoru ignored Arlong's words. Is that all?You think Luffy is done for just because of that?He's not called an 'undying cockroach' for nothing.Satoru whispered something into Luffy's ear.Luffy instantly stood up, as if the wound on his abdomen had healed.He charged at Arlong with a livid expression."What did you tell him?"Zoro asked, puzzled.Satoru glanced at Nami. "Just gave him a rage buff.""Our Captain, you see, loves us comrades very much."...Luffy charged again.Arlong was eager for him to come forward, and once again launched himself like a torpedo.He collided with Luffy, carrying him into the air.But unexpectedly, Luffy blocked with both hands. Under the impact, Luffy's arms stretched, while Arlong's nose could not."Gomu Gomu no Whip!"In mid-air, Luffy spun around and slammed Arlonghard into the ground.With a bang, 碎石飛舞, rubble flew, the ground cracked, and a large crater was formed.Arlong's eyes turned vertical. Again and again, again and again, "Damn it! I'm going to tear you to shreds!!"With a carp jump, Arlong got up and pulled a saw-toothed sword from behind his seat.But Luffy's figure was nowhere to be seen falling.Only pages kept falling from the sky; tables, chairs, and bookshelves were all being thrown out.Arlong knew where that was and immediately rushed up.Nami looked at Satoru's sitting back, then at the falling furniture.She knew what Satoru had told Luffy.She looked up, and as she watched, tears started to flow again.Satoru turned around, repeating the same question."Do you need a handkerchief?"This time, Nami didn't refuse. With tears streaming, she smiled as she took the handkerchief. "Thank you..."Satoru returned a smile, "You should thank Luffymore.""Also, crying while smiling is not a good look."Nami reached out and hit Satoru on the head, but the force was not as strong as before.Satoru turned his head and saw Luffy's foot extending from the roof. He immediately stood up, retrieved his bracelet, and ran towards Usopp."What are you doing?"Zoro was puzzled again."Gomu! Gomu!! Axe!!!"The next second, as Luffy stomped down, there was a violent bang.Arlong was stomped from the rooftop to the ground by Luffy.The entire building instantly became covered in cracks.The next second, it collapsed with a roar.Amidst the flying dust, Zoro then understood why Satoru had run away.
SatoruA loud bang echoed.Arlong Park, which had stood for over ten years, collapsed.The sound spread across the entire island. The villagers of Cocoyasi Village saw the building, which had hung over their heads like a sword for over ten years, fall into ruins.For a moment, their minds couldn't even process it."It collapsed... Arlong Park has collapsed!!"Once people snapped out of it, tears flowed uncontrollably, and they jumped up to loudly proclaim this miracle.The news spread like wildfire. Residents near Arlong Park flocked toward it—or rather, what should now be called the Arlong Ruins—to see what was happening... Meanwhile, at Arlong Park, the spectators had already run outside.Everyone stared at the ruins with only one thought in mind: who won?Only Satoru appeared calm; was there even a need to guess who won?Luffy's figure suddenly rose from the ruins, standing at the peak, the sunlight bathing him in a layer of victorious golden armor."Big Brother Luffy!!"Johnny and Yosaku shouted happily, moved to tears.Luffy stood with his head down, blood dripping from his body.Usopp asked worriedly,"Is he okay...""He's fine. He'll be back to normal after eating a few pieces of meat on the bone."Satoru replied with a smile.Then, Luffy took a deep breath and shouted at the top of his lungs,"Nami, you are my comrade!!!""You are my god~"Came a quiet voiceover from Satoru.Zoro stood beside him and shot him yet another bewildered look. This is a touching moment, what are you doing?Nami reached out to wipe her tears, all her emotions finally converging into a single, "Mhm!!"At that moment, the residents arrived at the Arlong Ruins and saw Luffy standing atop the rubble.Genzo turned and nodded to them, "Arlong has been defeated!""Arlong has been defeated!!"Genzo originally wanted to say it calmly, but in the end, he seemed to use every ounce of his strength to scream it out, venting the humiliation of the past decade.The other residents were infected by his spirit, weeping and repeatedly shouting the same words.Immediately, they took the broken pirate flag of the Arlong Pirates to share the good news with everyone else on the island... a perfect conclusion.Nami returned the straw hat to Luffy. Just as she was about to speak, Captain Nezumi—who had been beaten so badly by Satoru that he was confined to a wheelchair—dared to show up and spoil the mood.A Soldier pushed Captain Nezumi in his wheelchair, followed by nearly a hundred soldiers; he had brought an entire company with him."How terrifying, you actually defeated Arlong!""However, I'll be taking the credit for this achievement!"Captain Nezumi raised his hand, and the Soldiers behind him raised their rifles.He was clearly trying to take advantage of the fact that Luffy and the others were wounded to swoop in and steal the victory.A throbbing vein appeared on Satoru's forehead.He didn't expect this bastard to still be able to come out and ruin things."We were just having a good time, why does a bastard... rat like you have to come out and spoil the mood!"The bracelet instantly transformed into a Shoulder-mounted rocket launcher, and Satoru fired a shot directly over Captain Nezumi's head.Although it didn't hit him, the shockwave knocked him right out of his wheelchair.With a flash, Zoro moved, and his blade was held against Captain Nezumi's neck."If you have the guts, try making them fire."Satoru said.Captain Nezumi was too terrified to move. When he turned around, he saw his Soldiers were already '800' meters away from him.Before he could even curse, Zoro kicked him toward them."Get lost."The Soldiers immediately caught Captain Nezumiand scrambled away.Even in this state, Captain Nezumi still acted tough and shouted threats."You group of wicked pirates, remember this!""Especially that long-haired bastard called Satoru! You'll get what's coming to you!""And the straw hat-wearing bastard called Luffy, you're the Captain, your crimes are heinous!!""I'll make sure disaster befalls you!"Satoru raised his gun, and a bullet pierced the left ear of Captain Nezumi's hat.He screamed in terror, "Mommy!! Run faster!! Run faster!!"..."Assemble, sound off!"Inside the Marine East Blue 77th Branch, Commodore Pudding Pudding was gathering his Soldiers. Yesterday, he had received a report from the residents of Gosa Town and was preparing to head to Arlong Park to subjugate Arlong's crew.He was truly like the police in movies, only showing up after everything was over—no, he didn't even manage to show up before it ended.While he was listening to the roll call, the gate guard brought in a long-haired youth.The youth was dragging a net, and inside were their targets: Arlong and his three officers."Reporting, Commodore. This youth says he's here to trade Arlong and the others for their bounties."The Soldier reported and then returned to his post at the gate.Commodore Pudding Pudding looked at Satoru in disbelief. Had he alone taken down the Arlong Pirates, who had the highest bounty in the East Blue?"Commodore? Commodore?"Satoru's voice snapped him back to reality."Oh, sorry. Men, take the Arlong gang to the prison.""Also, dismissed. The mission is canceled.""Young man, follow me to the finance office to collect the bounty."Satoru nodded with a smile and handed the net over to the Soldiers... Satoru then began counting the Berries in the suitcase.Commodore Pudding Pudding watched him and asked with a smile,"Are you a bounty hunter?"Satoru was taken aback for a moment, then naturally nodded. "Yes, my name is Roronoa Zoro."A question mark appeared over Commodore Pudding Pudding's head."I recall that the pirate hunter Zoro used the Three Sword Style? And he has short green hair, you..."Satoru continued to answer calmly, "I got tired of it, so I changed my look. I just got hair extensions yesterday and dyed it while I was at it, otherwise people kept calling me Mosshead.""Hehe."Commodore Pudding Pudding gave a dry laugh. Clearly, he wasn't stupid enough to believe that. Besides, what swordsman doesn't carry a sword? He simply assumed this was a strong person unwilling to reveal his name, but he still tried asking,"Young man, would you like to join the Marines? With your talent, you could definitely go to the Headquarters."Satoru closed the suitcase, still smiling. "Thank you for your appreciation, but my heart lies elsewhere."After saying that, he turned and left. Commodore Pudding Pudding could only sigh in regret.But as Satoru walked out of the finance office, the fax machine in the office printed out two Bounty posters.The first was Luffy's, which was expected.The second one gave Commodore Pudding Puddingquite a shock.The person on it was none other than Satoru."Straw Hat Pirates, 'Long Hair' Satoru, bounty 25,000,000 Berries."Commodore Pudding Pudding immediately looked out the window at Satoru, who was walking arm-in-arm with the Soldiers.The Soldiers were all praising him for being impressive and giving them an unexpected holiday.Sensing the gaze, Satoru turned and met Commodore Pudding Pudding's eyes. Seeing the two Bounty posters in his hand, he immediately understood, thinking the efficiency was quite fast.Then he raised a finger to his lips and gave a'shh' to Commodore Pudding Pudding.