At this moment…
Everyone was stunned by Akihara Kagura.
In the Straw Hat Pirates, the powerful chef Sanji was subdued in one move by Akihara Kagura, whose speed was so fast that even Zoro dared not act rashly!
"Quickly, put down your gun!"
A slingshot was aimed at Akihara Kagura!
The Straw Hat Pirates' sharpshooter, Usopp, wasn't clear about the situation; this long-nosed guy, known for his tall tales, fearlessly raised his slingshot at this moment!
"Hurry up!"
"Put down the gun in your hand!"
With an ordinary stone pellet loaded in his slingshot, Usopp shouted threateningly, as if the pellet were a cannonball: "Hey, my pellet is faster than your bullet, it's a fire bullet, as soon as it touches your body, it'll burn you to ashes!"
"..."
Akihara Kagura slowly released the firearm in his hand.
"Don't be impulsive…"
Akihara Kagura raised his hands, seemingly frightened by Usopp, but a smile appeared on his face: "Kid, we can talk this over peacefully…"
"This guy…"
Zoro's expression was somewhat grim; he could see that it wasn't Usopp who saved Sanji but that this man had never intended to kill him.
This man...
Was clearly teasing Usopp!
"Phew…"
Usopp let out a breath of relief, a hint of joy showing in his eyes, realizing he'd scared the Navy at this moment and saved Sanji from the threat of the gun!
"You…"
Just as Usopp was about to make demands, Zoro instantly blocked Usopp, a powerful force kicking both of them away before they could even see their opponent's figure!
"Zoro! Usopp!"
Luffy's arm suddenly extended, trying to pull his two companions back, but ended up dragging himself along, making all three crash into the wall!
The entire wall instantly collapsed!
Sanji finally found an opportunity, immediately twisting and unleashing a series of kicks toward Akihara Kagura, feeling that under the threat of death, his body moved faster yet still slower by a beat!
Akihara Kagura caught Sanji's left leg with one hand, a slight twist of his wrist sending Sanji crashing hard onto the ground, scattering dust all around!
"You bastard!"
Luffy stood up from the rubble, one arm suddenly extending, with his fist rapidly smashing toward Akihara Kagura's head: "Gum-Gum Pistol!"
Akihara Kagura swung his fist, colliding with that elastic arm, instantly bouncing Luffy away!
In the blink of an eye…
The Straw Hat Pirates' combat forces were defeated by Akihara Kagura!
Akihara Kagura's gaze turned toward Nami, who was full of shock and panic, and he smiled, saying, "Playing house with little kids sometimes isn't bad…"
"..."
Sweat dripped down Nami's forehead in fear.
"Why aren't you speaking?"
Akihara Kagura looked at Nami with interest, chuckling: "Back then, were you happy when you stole something from my pocket?"
"I only got a few orange peels…"
Thinking about it, Nami felt a bit wronged.
"I know."
Akihara Kagura's smile suddenly became brighter, nodding: "At that time, I was already hinting at you not to steal things you shouldn't…"
"!!!"
Nami's heart suddenly tightened.
Wait…what do you mean…
Back then, did this guy already know everything about me?
"I have the Arlong Pirates' officer information…"
It seemed Akihara Kagura knew what Nami was thinking, piercing through her question in one sentence: "After all, letting this rogue pirate crew linger here harming civilians is downright desecrating the Navy's justice; I wanted to clean them up before joining the Navy…"
"Forget it."
"Since you guys robbed me of my merits, I can only think of another way."
Akihara Kagura picked up an orange from the table, slowly peeling it: "Although it was the Straw Hat Pirates who defeated Arlong, I can still find ways for the credit to fall on me. I just need a hundred million Belly to smooth out the promotion problem; I guess you should have this amount on hand, right?"
"Wait…"
Nami wanted to say something.
No…
Logically, Luffy did steal the credit…
But no…
Something feels off…
Theoretically, Akihara Kagura makes some sense.
But considering the actual outcome, the Straw Hat Pirates helped him deal with the Arlong Pirates, yet now have to pay to help him get promoted, something about that feels wrong!
And also…
This guy didn't do anything today at all!
Yet he wants me, someone who painstakingly saved up, to pay this amount!
Nami felt a bit wronged and angry inside, wondering why she should spend her hard-earned money to help this Navy guy get promoted!
Yet Akihara Kagura didn't look at Nami, slowly saying: "Without this money, I can't claim credit for the Arlong Pirates, and I'd have to capture you newbies…"
"Miss Nami…"
"Your companions fought hard to eliminate Arlong for you…"
Akihara Kagura looked at the Straw Hat Pirates he had knocked to the ground: "Would you spend your painstakingly saved money for your companions' dreams?"