NABC Chapter 110 The Straw Hat Crew's Resolve: Everyone Draws Their Swords!
Chapter 110 The Straw Hat Crew's Resolve: Everyone Draws Their Swords!
Chapter 110 The Straw Hat Crew's Resolve: Everyone Draws Their Swords!
The reappearance of another Shichibukai was something they had never imagined.
Who would have thought that people of such stature would end up together?
Don't they have any sense of territory?!
west Yan's expression was also somewhat solemn. In the previous battle, he had used a large number of escape techniques and the Super Multiply Technique, which had greatly depleted his chakra.
Especially the Super Expansion Technique, that thing consumes more chakra than ordinary ninjutsu!
After all—he's not that fat!
"That bastard, he really came at the right time..." west Yan muttered.
However, he didn't complain about anything, because it was pointless.
If this Shichibukai wants to attack them, they have no choice but to fight.
"What do we do?! What should we do?!"
"Don't be intimidated by his reputation!" Zoro placed his hand on his weapon, staring intently at Kuma, and said, "We just defeated one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"
"But-"
"No buts, everyone, get yourselves together!"
If the other party truly intends to kill, then fear is useless.
Seeing the Straw Hat Pirates ready to fight again, Ico and the others were dumbfounded. After just experiencing the battle with Moria, they were still thinking of continuing to fight when facing the second Shichibukai.
Are they... really not afraid of dying?
This is a Shichibukai at full strength!!
"Prepare for battle, everyone," Lola said, staring intently at the bear. "We have no other choice."
Now, let's see what the purpose of this Shichibukai's visit here is.
Seeing everyone's reaction, the bear's expression remained unchanged. Instead, he calmly took out a Den Den Mushi and dialed the number in front of everyone.
"Pineapple pineapple pineapple~"
"Pineapple pineapple pineapple~"
"Kaka~"
"A bear?"
Looking at the Den Den Mushi that had transformed into the Five Elders, Kuma calmly said, "It's me."
"How's the situation over there?"
"Gecko Moria has been defeated head-on by the Straw Hat Pirates."
Hearing Xiong's words, the Five Elders exchanged glances, then looked at Maz Saint together.
The development of this matter really did turn out exactly as the old man had predicted.
Mas Saint smiled slightly, then asked, "So, how is the Straw Hat Pirates doing now?"
"Everyone is alive and has not left."
"Are they all alive...?"
Mas was somewhat surprised, clearly not expecting the Straw Hat Pirates to be able to defeat Moria without suffering any casualties.
He's a real waste of his position as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
Thinking of this, a hint of disdain flashed in Maz Saint's eyes. It seemed that his decision was indeed correct.
"Then let's proceed according to the original plan," Maz Saint said. "If they refuse... eliminate everyone except the target!"
"learn....
"Kaka~"
Looking at the Den Den Mushi that had been disconnected, Masei glanced at the others and said, "Do you think that guy will agree?"
"If he were smart enough, he wouldn't have rejected the offer."
Satan crossed his arms and said calmly, "Otherwise, the bear will kill all his companions."
Kuma's strength is far beyond that of a piece of trash like Moria. Even among the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Kuma's ranking is quite high!
If the Straw Hat Pirates refuse, given their recent brutal battle, they will inevitably be wiped out by Kuma.
"That's true."
"Now it's up to him to choose."
"The benefits we're offering are substantial; if he's even slightly intelligent, he won't refuse them."
Not only the Seven Warlords of the Sea, but they are also willing to offer him even more benefits. As long as he agrees, money, beautiful women, and power are all his!
They simply didn't believe that the other party could resist such a great temptation!
Pirates and all that... in the end, aren't they all just pursuing those things?
Hmph, once they've fully mastered this ability, who on this ocean will be a match for their World Government?!
Pirates?
revolutionary?
Will not work!
At that moment, the five old men seemed to see that day coming, and all of them showed confident smiles.
This ocean will forever be subjugated at their feet!
On the tower, the bear slowly stood up, calmly placed the Den Den Mushi in his arms, and then gently removed the gloves from both of his hands, revealing two chubby palms.
"Hey... what that Den Den Mushi said was to wipe us out, right..." Kiba said, swallowing hard.
Yes, you heard me right.
"Why?"
"What did we do wrong?"
"Defeating one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, isn't that enough?" Nico Robin said with a serious expression. "You have to remember that they all belong to the World Government."
If she wasn't mistaken, the person on the other end of that phone call was some high-ranking figure from the World Government.
Judging from what they said, this Shichibukai came with some kind of purpose... They really think highly of them by sending another Shichibukai.
Suddenly, an idea popped into Nico Robin's mind.
Could it be... they've come to arrest me?
Once the thought entered her mind, she couldn't stop it, which made Nico Robin's face turn ugly.
Perhaps noticing this, west Yan subconsciously walked in front of Nico Robin and shielded her behind him.
Clearly, west Yan had also thought of this.
"Calm down, everyone," Sanji said. "This guy..."
Before Sanji could finish speaking, he realized that the bear had disappeared from his sight, and his pupils contracted immediately after he realized what had happened.
Where did they go?!
"If you wanted to travel, where would you like to go?"
Hearing the magnetic voice beside him, Sanji's expression stiffened, and he slowly turned his neck to the side.
When he saw that tall figure standing beside him, he broke out in a cold sweat.
He didn't even see how the other person moved!
The next moment, Sanji immediately stepped back, creating distance between himself and Kuma, his eyes fixed on Kuma.
"Stop joking around," west Yan said. "What exactly is your purpose in coming here?"
"Is it because of Moria?"
"Yes...no..."
west Yan: ? ? ?
"What do you mean?"
west Yan's face darkened. Was this bastard making fun of him?
The bear didn't answer, but glanced at Nico Robin and said softly, "Nicole Robin..."
This woman, who can decipher historical texts, possesses the power to influence the world...
Upon hearing Kuma's words, the Straw Hat Pirates' expressions changed drastically. It turned out that the other party was actually after Nico Robin.
"So, your target really is Robin?"
"A gift!!"
west Yan drew his grass sword and stared intently at the bear, saying, "If you want to take her away, you'll have to get past us first!"
At this moment, the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates were also prepared for a fight to the death, their eyes extremely serious.
Nico Robin is a partner they risked their lives to rescue; how could they possibly hand her over to someone else?
So... even if it means death, they will not let the other side take Robin away.
However, despite the murderous glares from the crowd, Xiong remained completely calm.
"I did not receive any orders to take Nico Robin away," Bear said calmly.
That so-called elimination mission includes people like Nico Robin!
The World Government's intentions are clear: if they can't get Nico Robin, they'll have to kill them both to prevent the Poneglyphs from being deciphered.
Everyone: ? ? ?
Xiong's words completely baffled Xi Yan and the others. It turned out he wasn't after Robin?
What does this guy mean?
"My purpose in coming here this time is for you, Blood-Eyed Ninja Xiyan..." Xiong said, looking at Xiyan.
"I?"
"What do you mean?"
west Yan frowned. Was the other party actually coming for him?
Why?
Because he defeated the Buster Call?
"The World Government is very interested in your abilities..." Kuma said, "So we're giving you an opportunity, a chance to join the World Government's ranks."
Upon hearing this, west Yan's expression immediately darkened. "You mean, you want me to be their dog?"
Xiong didn't care about Xiyan's words, even though the other party compared him to a dog.
"You defeated Gecko Moria, thus qualifying to become a Shichibukai," Kuma said. "Therefore, the World Government sent me to ask you if you are willing to become a Shichibukai?"
One word can cause a huge uproar!
Xiong's words shocked everyone present. They hadn't expected that his purpose in coming here was to make Xi Yan a Shichibukai.
This...this shocked them greatly.
"They actually invited Brother Xiyan to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea..."
"That's amazing."
Some of the smarter ones noticed something was wrong. Wasn't Moria defeated by the Straw Hat Pirates? Why then did they make Xiyan, who wasn't the captain, a Shichibukai?
Are we deliberately trying to sow discord among them?
However, the Straw Hat Pirates did not speak, but simply turned to look at Xiyan.
As comrades who had fought together in the Enies Lobby battle, they did not believe that west Yan would betray them, even if... the other party used the so-called Seven Warlords of the Sea to lure west Yan!
"Hehehe..."
7
"Ha ha ha ha!"
"What merit or ability do I, Xiyan, possess to have the World Government send a Shichibukai to invite me..."
"If you agree, I can take you away from here right now," Xiong said calmly. "Once we get to the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, you can have everything you want!"
"Power, money, beautiful women... whatever you want, you can have it!"
"This... is a promise made by the World Government itself!"
So... what's your answer?
As he spoke, Xiong's eyes, hidden behind his glasses, were fixed on west Yan, as if he wanted to see right through him.
Lola glanced at Xiyan's back and understood what Xiong meant. No matter how nicely the other party spoke, their purpose was to get Xiyan to go to that so-called holy land.
"Is it to obtain the power of a ninja like Xiyan...?" Lola murmured to herself.
If that's the case, west Yan might be someone with a special bloodline.
The power of that ninjutsu might rely on bloodline inheritance!
Once Lola realized that Xiyan possessed the ability to use water magic, she understood why the World Government was so envious; that ability was invincible in naval battles!
Such capabilities are extremely tempting for a behemoth like the World Government!
Once the World Government gains control of this power, will the pirates still have a chance to survive?
Most importantly... if west Yan really leaves with the other party, will he be used as a guinea pig for experiments?
The probability of this happening is extremely high!
Thinking of this, Lola said, "west Yan, you..."
"Um?"
The bear glanced at Lola, which immediately froze her in terror, and cold sweat poured down her back.
But when she thought about how west Yan considered her a friend, Lola bit her tongue and forced herself to calm down.
Then she said, "west Yan, they're mostly after your ninja abilities. You need to think this through before you speak!"
She didn't know why the Straw Hat Pirates hadn't spoken, but as a friend, she felt she had to remind Xiyan.
After saying that, Lola clenched her fists, prepared herself for a bear attack.
To her surprise, the other party did not attack her; he merely glanced at her before looking away.
It was as if... they didn't even consider her a threat.
"Don't worry, Lola, I know what to do," west Yan said.
What Lola saw clearly, he could also see clearly: the other party was simply after the power he controlled.
The ninjutsu that allows one to freely manipulate seawater has immense power in this world; it would be strange if they weren't tempted.
At this moment, west Yan recalled what Grandpa Garp had told him before.
(But if too much time passes, there's no guarantee that the World Government won't come looking for you.)
He initially thought they were planning an assassination, but it turned out they were after his special abilities... What a clever scheme!
"So, what's your answer?" the bear asked again.
west Yan didn't answer the question, but instead asked, "Hey, everyone, if Luffy heard you saying these things to me,
Guess what his answer will be?
Upon hearing this, Xiong did not answer immediately, but calmly glanced at the boy lying on the ground.
The boy was lying there with a smile on his face, looking very relaxed, as if...:...with his friends by his side, there would be no danger.
Dragon's son...
After a moment's indignation, Xiong asked, "How should I answer?"
"Of course...: ...I'll show you with my fists that no one can take his partner away!!"
Upon hearing west Yan's words, the Straw Hat Pirates immediately burst into laughter, having already grasped his meaning.
"Is this...your answer?" Kuma said. "Even the position of Shichibukai, you don't care?"
"That's right!" west Yan stepped forward and calmly looked at Xiong, saying, "Please go back and tell those guys that I'm used to being free and undisciplined and have no interest in putting a rope around my neck."
Hearing west Yan's words, a smile suddenly flashed in Xiong's eyes. The boy's reaction was pretty much what he had expected.
However... now that a response has been made, one needs to be prepared for the consequences!
Thinking of this, the bear said, "I will repeat the orders I received."
"If you refuse the invitation, I will kill everyone except you!!"
"Are you... still going to refuse?"
However, to Kuma's surprise, the entire Straw Hat Pirates sprang into action the moment he uttered those words!
Zoro tied a bandana around his head, his eyes gradually hardening!
Sanji lights a cigarette and crushes a boulder with a single step!
Nami took out her Weather Stick and stared intently at the bear!
Chopper's body rapidly grows larger, assuming an attack stance!
Franky takes off his flesh-colored gloves, revealing his steel fists!
Holding a super-powered giant slingshot, Usopp stares intently at the bear's heart!
Nico Robin crosses her arms in front of her chest, gathering her power!
Meryl, fearless, wields a small hammer!
Brook drew his cane-sword, his expression grave!
Everyone draws their swords!
Everyone stood beside Xi Yan, supporting his idea in their own way.
That look seemed to suggest they were trying to threaten Xiyan with their lives... That was a grave mistake!!
Even though they were facing an incredibly powerful Shichibukai, even though their current condition wasn't particularly good, even though... Captain Luffy had fallen into a coma...
But...: Even so, they showed no sign of backing down. Anyone who wanted to threaten their partners should be prepared for their retaliation!
Just then, Luffy, who had been lying motionless behind him, suddenly murmured softly, "Xiyan..."
The boy, who had already fallen into a coma, seemed to sense something and whispered his thoughts.
Even just two words were enough for west Yan to understand his meaning!
west Yan smirked as he looked at Xiong and said, "If you want our lives... then be prepared to die!"
"Bartholomew Bear!"