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Chapter 139: Why Did You Hit Me?
Chapter 139: Why Did You Hit Me?
Bartolomeo Bear, previously a bounty of 296 million Beri, and now one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
The bounties back in his era were completely different from today's inflated figures.
This was a pirate among pirates.
Without exaggeration, he was a force capable of dominating the first half of the Grand Line's seven navigational routes. Even in the New World, he was second to none.
"Why is Bear here?" Sengoku asked in astonishment.
Bartolomeo Bear stood before Zoro, speaking casually as if asking if someone had eaten: "If you were going to travel, where would you go?"
Zoro opened his mouth but hadn't spoken a word before Bartolomeo Bear raised his palm and casually swatted him away, sending Zoro vanishing instantly.
"Zoro!!!" the group shouted in unison.
"Huh?" The exclamation caused Lucius Kro, who was dueling Silvers Rayleigh, to turn his head. He caught sight of Bartolomeo Bear slamming his palm toward PX-1.
"Pirates are definitely unreliable, Kuro."
"Eh?" Kuro was stunned.
Pang!
Lucius Kro and Silvers Rayleigh clashed blades once more. Taking the opportunity, Silvers Rayleigh retreated, aiming to rescue the others, but Lucius Kro wouldn't allow it. His figure flickered, and another sword strike came down.
"You go capture Luffy's group."
Kuro shook his head firmly. "Gramps, I can't do it! I was just battered by the Super Novas. Don't let my lack of injuries fool you—I've got serious internal injuries. One touch and I'll be in agonizing pain!"
I can't do it, I tell you!
Others might not know him, but Kuro did. Whether Bartolomeo Bear was truly one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea was unclear, but there was no doubt he was a legitimate member of the Revolutionary Army.
That man would fight tooth and nail to protect the young master if needed.
While you're leisurely dueling, you expect me to fight hard?
If Bear swatted him away, he'd be doomed. Who knows where he'd end up flying!
Wait—swatted away?
Kuro looked over and saw Bear swiftly swatting away several others after PX-1.
That's right!
Kuro's eyes lit up.
There's a way to escape this Top War!
Can't I just let him swat me away too?
Getting flung would send you flying for three days straight.
By the fourth day, I could just dawdle around, and the Top War would be over.
Lida and Klah, though Lieutenants and Ensigns, could choose not to fight.
Their superiors had already flown off. They could seek out their own commanders. Kuro knew Klah would understand.
The crisis could be resolved!
Nice!!!
Kuro stood up, pulling a cigar from his pocket, lighting it as confidence filled his expression.
"Gramps, I suddenly feel healed! No one can stop me from capturing Luffy today!"
No sooner had he spoken than Silvers Rayleigh, still dueling Lucius Kro, narrowed his eyes.
He'd been watching Kuro for ages, sensing this unfathomable man might act.
This guy was finally making his move?
"There's no choice—we're going in!"
Silvers Rayleigh's expression sharpened. A massive pressure surged outward.
Conqueror's Haki!
Kuro's mind briefly froze under the sudden overwhelming pressure.
"Haa!"
Silvers Rayleigh struck with his palm, advanced Armament Haki bursting forth. Lucius Kro, unprepared, was sent flying from the blow.
Seizing the opening, Silvers Rayleigh charged toward Kuro. His longsword flared with black hardened Haki as he leapt, swinging down fiercely.
Pang!!!
The ground beneath Kuro exploded, the shockwave sending Lida flying.
"Kuro!"
Lida fell to the ground, only now recovering from the overwhelming pressure of the Conqueror's Haki. She screamed toward the dust cloud.
"Kuro Mr."
Klah, finally regaining composure, stared in disbelief at the swirling dust.
Was he cut down?
By Pluton's blade?!
"What kind of joke is this!!!"
Lida's eyes turned blood-red. Instantly shifting to her Maiden Form, her arms surged with Armored Haki.
"Superspeed Shave!"
Her figure flickered as she dashed into the dust cloud, a technique Klah used as his signature move. Having watched it once, she naturally mastered it.
With Armored Haki surging, she plunged into the dust.
Having lost her senses, she could no longer use Observation Haki.
But her target was definitely in that cloud!
"Energy・Max Wheel・Impact!"
The fist's impact blew the dust away. As Lida prepared to strike, her steps halted. Her eyes widened at the clearing dust.
In the deep crater, Silvers Rayleigh's Haki-infused sword rested on Kuro's head.
Kuro's head had turned pitch black.
"Hey, no way..."
Silvers Rayleigh sweated. "This sword strike of mine was no light blow."
Crack crack
His sword slowly lifted.
Kuro, still standing, gradually raised his head against the blade.
His appearance had changed. This wasn't the usual face-covering Armament Haki, but complete coverage from his head down. Below his eyes, two tear-like markings appeared. Between his brows, a wisp of blackish-purple residual energy formed a cross.
A trickle of blood ran down his face, staining Silvers Rayleigh's blade.
Kuro glared at Silvers Rayleigh, his voice grinding through his teeth: "Why did you hit me?"
His expression was furious, yet slightly bewildered.
Kuro was genuinely confused. He had only spoken a few words, and this man not only stopped his leisurely fight but actually attacked him with a sword?
Who did I offend? All I wanted was to get swatted away by Bear—was that wrong?!
Getting hit would be one thing, but this was an actual sword strike to the head!
If not for his quick Observation Haki reacting in time, covering his head with Armored Haki in that instant, that sword would've cleaved him in two.
Meeting Kuro's glare, Silvers Rayleigh forced a smile: "Would you believe I just wanted to keep you from chasing Luffy?"
Kuro closed his eyes. His Armament Haki spread from his cheeks downward, rapidly enveloping his entire body.
This time, the Haki was even denser than when confronting the Super Novas.
Under the pitch-black aura, a twisted, purple-black sun symbol emerged on his chest, completely shielding his torso.
Like wearing terrifying heavy armor.
Since obtaining his Devil Fruit, Kuro felt his physical constitution had greatly strengthened.
No longer an ordinary person, as a Devil Fruit user, he had become a 'Superman'.
The limitations of his former flesh-and-blood body seemed partially unlocked, allowing far denser Armament Haki.
Like this moment—his true full coverage.
"Now this is getting dangerous", Silvers Rayleigh muttered, his smile faltering.
He realized he had underestimated the young man.
Could someone who looked barely twenty really wield such dense Armament Haki?
Pah!
Kuro reached out, gripping Silvers Rayleigh's longsword. "Now taste what it feels like to be hit, Gramps!"
Whoosh!
A yellow light streaked from afar.
Silvers Rayleigh's pupils contracted. He raised one hand, manifesting advanced Armament Haki to block.
But at that moment, Kuro's right hand drew his blade. Autumn Water flashed as a black streak slashed across Silvers Rayleigh's face.
The chapter ended.
(End of Chapter)
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