As he caught the knife, Kro couldn't help but take a step back.

This shows that this pirate, who seems like a villain for nine lifetimes, is quite strong.

but...

Finger gun.

After pushing up his glasses, Kroo stretched out his arm with lightning speed and stabbed Morris in the chest with a single finger, causing a cloud of blood to spurt out.

"Ooh!"

Morris was caught completely off guard and was struck squarely in the chest by the finger gun. He screamed and fell to the ground.

This blow pierced his heart.

"A pirate with over 100 million Berries, so reckless? But his physical abilities are not bad." Kuro kicked out with a flying kick, followed by another Tempest Kick, which landed on Morris's chest before stomping on him.

Morris convulsed from the kick and fell completely silent.

Against someone who relies solely on physical strength, a single finger pistol strike is unlikely to kill them; several more strikes are needed.

"Black Wolf! That's Black Wolf, Captain!"

Seeing this, Hu De broke out in a cold sweat. Ignoring the pain in his left arm, he shouted, "Black Wolf, and White Whale! Those are 'Giant Shield' and 'Big Spear,' these people... are all subordinates of Golden Lion!"

“I’m Haodie! White whale, white whale, white my foot!” Lida said with an unfriendly expression.

These words made Hood even more certain. He looked at Kuro, who had his back to them, and said in a trembling voice, "Jin Ni! This ship belongs to Jin Ni!"

"A golden lion?!"

Jestan was taken aback for a moment, then drew the blade from his back. Eight of the thin knives were held between his fingers, while the remaining two were gripped in his hands. His eyes were filled with deep apprehension.

A golden lion?!

The one who defeated Redfield, defeated Bondi Wald, and rumor has it he also defeated Golden Lion, and fought Big Mom to a standstill, that incredibly powerful Marine, is on this ship?!

Hood is infallible; he is always very sensitive to intelligence and pays close attention to gathering it.

That means the Navy that carried out this plan to lure pirates was none other than Kinni!

"Are you kidding me?!"

Jestan roared, "You, a great Marine, why would you carry out such a despicable plan in Paradise?! Or are all Marines this despicable?!"

These words made Kuro, who was about to return, pause in his tracks. He turned to look at Jestan, "Ten-Sword Style? All that fancy stuff. I'm a Marine, you're a pirate. Do we need to talk about morality with a pirate?"

"Damn it!!"

Jestan yelled, and then... ran straight to the edge of the boat.

He is confident, but he is not stupid.

Jin Ni and his men were all on this ship, but now only he and his first mate are left, so it's definitely not going to work.

If he had known there were these people on board, he would never have coveted the golden ship.

The navy is despicable; they only know how to use such vile schemes!

He won't let those navy men have their way!

"Friction, friction!"

Just as Jestan was about to set off, a loud shout came from the side.

Binz casually tossed a few seeds on the ground and began to twist and turn. As he twisted, the seeds instantly sprouted and transformed into thick vines that rushed straight toward Jestan and Hood.

when!

Jestan brandished his hands, sending ten thin knives straight at the vines. But when the blades struck the vines, they didn't cut as he expected. Instead, they seemed to hit a hard object, sparking as if they were hitting something solid.

"So hard... even though it's just a plant."

Jestan quickly retreated, almost to the edge of the ship. He wasn't a power user; if he jumped into the sea, these people wouldn't be able to do anything to him.

"Don't even think about leaving."

A clear, crisp sound suddenly came from behind.

Jestan was startled and looked back to see a blue-haired female navy woman behind him, with one hand touching his body.

A fierce glint appeared in Jestan's eyes, and he slashed down with the five knives in his hand.

I'll cut off your hand!

Without even looking, Ain conjured a purple light in one hand and tapped Jestan twice.

"Let's go back."

Jestan froze instantly.

Clang.

The weapon in his hand fell to the ground at that moment.

His body shrank, transforming into a child of about ten years old, who stared blankly, somewhat bewildered.

Ain's hands were wreathed in purple light as he said, "I am a Regressor who ate the Regression Fruit. One touch can rewind anything I come into contact with by twelve years, two touches by twenty-four years. You seem unable to withstand my third touch..."

"Aion, don't be soft-hearted. There are no pirates left alive on my ship," Kuro said at this moment.

Ain paused, then reached out and touched Jestan.

*Smack*

Nothing was left there except Jestan's clothes.

"captain!"

Hood cried out, his face immediately darkening. He scanned the surroundings, looking around haphazardly at the naval officers, before finally moving quickly to escape the vines' pursuit. He gripped the hilt of his sword in his right hand and lunged straight at Lida.

Although the name "White Whale" sounds impressive, she appears to be the youngest among them. If we can capture her and take her hostage, these people might release her.

Hude was very confident in his iaido.

With just one strike, a surprise attack on the white whale would be enough...

In that instant, he drew the knife from his right hand, transforming it into a cold glint that lunged straight at Lida, who was eating.

Pfft!

Suddenly, a black light appeared before his eyes.

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