Wang Han nodded. Zoro and Sanji had passed the test. Wang Han couldn't help but look at the few people who were still fighting.
The battle between Smoker and Luffy was a mess. Luffy couldn't hit Smoker, who was as elusive as smoke, and Smoker, without using his fingers or Haki, couldn't hurt Luffy either. However, the moment Smoker touched Luffy with his fingers, Luffy was immediately grabbed by Smoker like a lump of mud, and the battle between Smoker and Luffy was over.
However, Nokiko continued to attack Nami, even though Nami was already covered in wounds. Nami remained strong; despite Nokiko's increasingly brutal attacks, she insisted on rescuing him, repeatedly claiming that Nokiko was being threatened by Wang Han.
"Captain, Nochiko is too ruthless. She's not usually like this." Zeff said, watching Nochiko and Nami fight. "It seems like this isn't a test anymore, but an attempt to completely destroy Nami's confidence and send her back."
"It's a bit harsh, but Nami's determination will only grow stronger." Wang Han shook his head and said, "Let's tell Ruoqi to stop! Nami's determination is already very firm, and there's no point in continuing. Even if she breaks Nami's legs now, she can't stop Nami."
"The test is over. You guys should catch up. Who knows when we'll see each other again? Crocus and I are going to talk to Lab. The exit is over there," Wang Han said, pointing to a huge door in the distance.
"Wang Han, I'll go with you, Uncle Zeff. Don't tell Zoro anything about me," Kuina quickly said, standing behind Wang Han and disappearing with him and Crocus.
"That guy." After Wang Han and the other two left, Zeff, who was left behind, looked at the unconscious Usopp and couldn't help but shake his head. He had just seen it too; Usopp had actually been scared unconscious. He wondered if he could ever recover.
Zeff immediately came to Nokigo's side and waved to stop him. "Nokigo, you can stop now. There's no need to continue. You can't stop her. You should catch up with your sister. Who knows when you'll see her again?"
"Sister, you really were forced into this." Nami, covered in injuries, looked at the stopped Nogiko, laughed, and fainted on the ground. She didn't even hear what Zeff said.
"Nami." At this moment, Nogiko could no longer pretend. She ran to Nami's side with tears in her eyes and hugged her tightly.
"Sigh!" Zeff sighed as he looked at the weeping Nokiko. He knew that Nokiko was doing this simply to make Nami give up. The sea was alluring, but it was indeed too dangerous, especially since they were with Wang Han and had witnessed countless bloodshed and killings—some committed by them, some by pirates, and some by the Marines and civilians. Even Nokiko was no longer the innocent little girl who had just boarded the ship.
"Old man, what's going on?" Sanji, his face bruised and swollen, crawled toward Zeff with difficulty, reaching out a trembling hand to ask. He had truly been badly beaten by Zeff and was utterly confused.
“This is actually a test for you.” Upon hearing this, Zeff explained to Sanji, “The dangers of the Grand Line are beyond your imagination, not only the enemies, but also the harsh environment. So we decided to test you to prevent you from losing your lives in the Grand Line. We came back specifically to test you. How about that? Pretty touching, huh?”
"A test? Is this what you call a test?! I think you guys are the worst! Worse than I can imagine." Sanji looked at Zeff with resentment; he had really been beaten badly.
"Really? I didn't notice," Zhefu said, feigning ignorance. Now they understood why Wang Han had such a detestable sense of humor. They were experiencing the loneliness of being surrounded by enemies. In their pursuit of their dreams, the only ways to relieve boredom, besides killing and fighting, were these perverse pleasures.
"Yes, you old bastard, you really wanted to make me childless, didn't you?" Sanji said through gritted teeth, looking at Zeff who was pretending to be stupid. "You've become just as despicable as that black-armored bastard." Zeff's kicks had almost hit his crotch several times.
"Hahaha, really? No way, it's just a coincidence!" Zeff laughed, leaving Sanji with his back turned.
On the mast of the Going Merry, Vivi and her partner, hanging in an odd position, listened to Zeff's words below, their legs trembling. Who was Wang Han? What was the Dream Chasing Adventure Team? They were people even their boss had to avoid.
"Damn it, we heard something we shouldn't have heard. Let's just keep playing dead."
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"Labon, it's been a long time." Wang Han appeared above Labon with Crocus and Kuina, and patted Labon on the head.
Upon hearing Wang Han's voice, Laboo barked excitedly. Like Crocus, Wang Han treated it very well. Although Wang Han didn't come often, he always treated it when he did, and Laboo liked him very much.
"Laboon, Wang Han just told me that there's still someone alive in the Rumbar Pirates. His name is Brook." Crocus excitedly told Laboon, "Wang Han is going to take us into the Grand Line. Maybe we can find him again."
Labour became even more excited upon hearing Crocus's words.
"The little guy is too excited." Feeling Laboon's trembling body, Wang Han grabbed Kuina and Crocus and disappeared instantly above Laboon's head.
Sure enough, the next moment, Laboon sank to the bottom of the sea and leaped high into the air, creating a massive... tsunami.
"Luckily, he ran fast." Wang Han breathed a sigh of relief as he watched Labu leaping repeatedly in the sea.
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