One Piece My Partner is Too Crooked - Chapter 62
Icey and Aqua had just landed on the island a few minutes ago.
On the Sea Restaurant Infinite Dream, King, who was observing the situation on the deck, was about to face two enemies.
The Nyaban Brothers, Buchi and Sham, wearing sharp cat claws, were approaching.
Seeing these pirates with bounties on their heads, King’s breathing became rapid, and the sound of his Emperor Engine echoed.
It was questionable whether he could handle ordinary pirates, let alone officers of the Black Cat Pirates with bounties!
Yes, King, standing with his arms crossed, was panicking, not knowing how to respond and freezing in place.
He breathed a little easier when the two pirates stopped advancing after spotting him.
Buchi and Sham, following Captain Kuro’s orders, were sweating and nervously watching the imposing man on the deck.
Destroying the ship was easy for them, but facing such a man-made them hesitate.
His cold, sinister eyes and the ferocious scar on his face exerted an invisible pressure on them.
The sound louder than crashing waves was likely a sign that he was ready for battle.
Their sharp combat instincts told them a beast was watching them.
They exchanged glances, seeing worry and fear in each other’s eyes:
Attacking recklessly would result in being torn apart in an instant, dying miserably!
So, both sides, equally afraid the other would suddenly attack, entered a standoff, staring at each other from a distance.
In this strange, quiet atmosphere, time slowly passed.
As the tide rose and fell, a crab finished its business on the beach rocks, a seabird returned with a fish, and King and the Nyaban Brothers remained on guard…
“Damn it! Let’s go, Sham! If we keep stalling, the Captain won’t forgive us when the Navy arrives!”
The hot-tempered Buchi broke first, spreading his clawed arms wide, shouting to dispel his fear.
At this moment, King had yet to make a name for himself. Despite his oppressive face, the Nyaban Brothers, accustomed to Captain Kuro’s shadow, found Kuro’s wrath more frightening!
Hearing Buchi’s command, King panicked, his heartbeat growing louder.
‘Should I follow Icey’s instructions and escape to sea before they get close?’
He swallowed nervously, hesitating whether to flee.
The anchor hadn’t been dropped so that they could sail away with the wind.
Thinking of how his fragile life would be forfeit if the pirates boarded, King, feeling helpless, considered running away.
Suddenly, remembering something important, he stopped his steps.
These pirates had mentioned the Navy.
From the townsfolk, he knew the Black Cat Pirates and the Navy had a close, mutually beneficial relationship.
He didn’t know Morgan and Kuro had fallen out, so he naturally assumed the Navy’s presence meant they were coming to split the loot with the pirates.
If he sailed away, Icey and Aqua would face both pirates and the Navy alone!
Such an unforeseen change would overwhelm Icey and Aqua!
No!
He couldn’t leave now!
King’s usually timid eyes showed determination: no matter what, he had to hold off these two pirates and warn Icey about the incoming Navy!!
Across from him, after a few seconds of consideration, Sham’s eyes hardened: “Alright! Let’s fight him!”
Reaching a consensus, they nodded heavily, about to charge at the Sea Restaurant when the man on the deck spoke.
“Foolish pirates, pay attention to your surroundings. Are you sure you want to fight me under these circumstances?”
Hearing this, the Nyaban Brothers were startled.
His voice was as steady and heavy as the continuous sound, filled with endless killing intent.
It felt as if taking another step would result in a deadly strike!
“The surroundings? Have we fallen into his trap from the beginning?”
“Damn bastard, giving us a warning before the fight, how arrogant can he be?!”
Despite their words, King’s aura intimidated the sweat-covered Nyaban Brothers, cautiously examining their surroundings.
The gentle waves washed the beach, a few strange-looking crabs dug holes nearby, and seabirds occasionally flapped overhead.
No matter how they looked, nothing seemed amiss.
But precisely because they found nothing, their sense of urgency deepened.
“There’s probably a trap here. It’s dangerous to stay. You go distract him while I figure out the traps and come to help!” Skinny Sham suggested to Buchi.
“Sham, you…”
Buchi was moved by his brother’s sacrificial spirit.
With teary eyes, he charged at King without hesitation!
Watching his brother’s retreating figure, Sham covered his mouth with one hand, revealing a sly smile.
Seeing this, King’s heart raced with fear: Why wasn’t this fat pirate following the script and just charging without asking?
What to do, what to do now? Is this the end for me?
Should I resist? But they’re bountied pirates, not to be messed with, I’ll be sliced up in an instant!
Seeing Buchi get closer, King closed his eyes in panic, desperately praying in his mind.
Anyone, please, save me!!
——Even though he was scared to death, he still stood his ground, not retreating.
Buzz.
As if responding to his silent plea, a black cross-shaped blade flashed on the distant horizon.
A massive green slash burst forth, splitting the sea in half, and in the raging gale, it headed straight for the charging Buchi.
Time seemed to pause, the colorful world turning black and white.
Every detail was visible, from the rafts on the sea, the tightly shut-eyed King, to the Nyaban Brothers’ faces reflecting the eerie blade light.
Boom!!!
The earth-shattering explosion shattered the frozen time, restoring the world’s colors.
The violent shockwave spread from the beach, filling the air with dust and echoing the sound of rushing water.
This familiar commotion shocked and delighted King. As he slowly opened his eyes, the sight left him dumbfounded.
A bottomless chasm had replaced the island’s beach, with seawater flooding in, and no trace of the pirate brothers!
Soon, the surging seawater filled the chasm.
What happened?
King stared blankly at the transformed coast, his fierce face full of confusion.
As he pondered, a simple boat approached, illuminated by green ghostly flames.
“A strong guy with three scars on his left eye, I see, it’s not that man…”
The person sitting leisurely on the boat, looking at King’s fierce face, sighed softly.
This man was the world’s greatest swordsman, Dracule Mihawk!
Bored, Mihawk had come from the New World to the East Blue to spar with his rival, Red-Haired Shanks, since they hadn’t met since their legendary duel.
From two young pirates rowing a boat, he had learned of a strong man with three scars on his left eye here, thinking it was Shanks, but he was mistaken.
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