Bartholomew Kuma, formerly with a bounty of 296 million Berries, is now one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
The bounties of their time were completely different from the inflation-like bounties of today.
This is the greatest pirate in the world.
It's no exaggeration to say that it's a force that can dominate the first seven routes of the Grand Line, and even in the New World, it's one of the top forces.
"Why is Xiong Gong here?"
Sentomaru asked in surprise.
Bartholomew Kuma stood in front of Zoro and asked in a tone as casual as if asking if someone had eaten, "If you were to travel, where would you like to go?"
Zoro opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, Kuma stretched out his palm, casually slapped him, and he disappeared.
"Zoro!!!"
The crowd shouted.
"Um?"
The exclamation made Kizaru, who was fencing with Rayleigh, turn his head and see Kuma slapping PX-1.
“Pirates are indeed untrustworthy, Kuro.”
"Huh?" Kuro was taken aback.
Bang!
Kizaru and Rayleigh clashed again. Rayleigh took the opportunity to retreat, trying to go to the rescue, but Kizaru was not about to let him go. He flashed and slashed at Rayleigh with his sword again.
"Go and capture the Straw Hat Gang."
Kuro shook his head decisively: "Grandpa, I can't do it. I was just beaten up by the Supernovas and I'm covered in wounds. Don't be fooled by my physical injuries; I have serious internal injuries. Even a slight touch will make me feel terrible."
I can't do it!
He might not know if others didn't, but he certainly did. He might not know whether Bartholomew Kuma was a legitimate member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, but he was definitely a legitimate member of the Revolutionary Army.
They'd fight me to the death to protect the young master.
You're leisurely enjoying your health here, while I'm going to fight you to the death?
If the bear accidentally knocks itself away, then we're doomed; who knows where it might end up?
etc...
Slap it away?
Kuro looked over and saw that after knocking away PX-1, Bartholomew Kuma swiftly continued to knock several people away.
yes!
Kuro's eyes lit up.
There's a way to escape the Marineford War!
I can just let him slap me away!
Nobody knows where they'll be filmed; just the flight alone could take three days and three nights.
Once we get there, it will be the fourth day. We can just stall for time, and the Marineford War will be over, right?
Lida and Crowe, though lieutenant and second lieutenant respectively, could choose not to go.
Since their superiors have already flown away, they can go find their superiors, something Kuro believes Kro understands.
The crisis can be resolved!
Nice!!
Kuro stood up, took out a cigar from his pocket, lit it, and his expression was full of confidence:
"Grandpa, I feel like I'm suddenly cured! Nobody can stop me from catching Straw Hat Kid today!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Rayleigh, who was recuperating, narrowed his eyes.
He had been watching Kuro for a while, and he had a feeling that this unfathomable man would make a move.
Is this man finally going to make his move?
"No choice, we have to go!"
Rayleigh's expression turned serious, his gaze sharpened, and an immense pressure filled the surrounding area.
Conqueror's Haki!
Kuro's mind was momentarily stunned by the sudden surge of Conqueror's Haki.
"drink!"
Rayleigh unleashed a palm strike, his advanced Armament Haki penetrating his body and shooting straight at Kizaru. Kizaru had no time to react and was sent flying by the blow.
He seized the momentary opening, rushed straight at Kuro, and with a powerful leap, unleashed a devastating slash.
Bang!!!
The ground where Kuro stood instantly collapsed, and the shockwave blew Lida away from him.
"Kuro!"
Lida fell to the ground, only then recovering from the shock of Conqueror's Haki, and shouted in the direction where the dust had been stirred up.
“Mr. Kuro…”
It was only then that Kro recovered from the shock and stared in disbelief at the billowing dust.
Was he slashed?
He was chopped down by Hades?!
"Are you kidding me?!"
Lida's eyes turned bloodshot, and she instantly transformed into a young girl, her arms radiating Armament Haki.
"Lightning-fast shave!"
With a swift movement, Lida rushed into the dust and mist. She could easily learn this signature move that Kro used after just one viewing.
Lida unleashed Armament Haki into her arms and forcefully channeled it into the dust and mist.
Having lost her mind, she could no longer be considered to possess Observation Haki.
But her goal must be hidden in that dust and mist!
"Energy - Maximum Wheel - Impact!"
The impact of the punch directly dispersed the dust and mist. Just as Lida was about to smash forward, she suddenly stopped and stared wide-eyed at the spot where the dust and mist had cleared.
In the deep pit, Rayleigh's sword, imbued with Haki, struck Kuro's head.
Kuro lowered his head, his entire head turning a dark purple color.
"Hey, no way..."
Rayleigh broke out in a sweat. "I used quite a bit of force in that sword strike."
Click click...
His sword slowly moved upwards.
Kuro, enduring Rayleigh's sword, slowly raised his head.
His head looked different now. The Armament Haki wasn't just covering his face; it completely covered his head, and below his eyes were two tear-like markings. Between his eyebrows was a dark purple cross mark.
A trickle of blood fell from his head, down his forehead, and stained Rayleigh's sword.
Kuro stared at Rayleigh, forcing out each word through gritted teeth: "Why did you hit me?"
His expression was full of anger, but upon closer inspection, there was also a hint of bewilderment...
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