The Bet

"Who are you! How do you know my name? And how do you know about the Op-Op Fruit!"

Luo's expression turned serious.

The seemingly carefree man in front of Luo exerted immense pressure on him.

As a future member of the Supernovas on par with King Luffy, Law's strength is also growing exponentially.

Simply put, Law's fighting ability was already on par with King Luffy in the Sabaody Archipelago.

Even after King Luffy's experiences at Paramount War and two years of training under Dark King Rayleigh in Amazon Lily, Law's fighting prowess remains comparable to King Luffy's.

This is truly a terrifying thing.

Similarly, since Law's growth curve is very steep, it can be inferred that Law's current fighting power is much weaker than it was during his Supernovas days in the Sabaody Archipelago.

If we compare it to hero levels, Trafalgar Law is currently only at the level of a level nine or ten hero with standard equipment.

To say he was weak wouldn't be an exaggeration.

But Ma Qiao, not to mention himself or Ma Qiao elite bodyguard team, even just the great inventor Heimerdinger, who Nami is grabbing by the hair and tossing around, has a level of ten.

Because Big Bird's various businesses require a large amount of security equipment, the three security giants— Heimerdinger, Zyra, and Maokai —are at a relatively high level. (Qianqianxiao said)

Law is not like King Luffy, who is fearless and reckless.

He meticulously planned and prepared to eliminate Doflamingo.

Although it ultimately proved useless, it was enough to show that he was a rational person.

Boss Ma's ice shield that withstood Bepo's powerful attack had already made Trafalgar Law wary.

When Ma Qiao revealed his identity and Devil Fruit ability, it set off alarm bells in his mind.

However, just because Trafalgar Law, having witnessed high-level combat power, can recognize the current situation doesn't mean that his unruly pirates can either.

The Heart Pirates have had a very smooth run in the North Blue these past two years.

Aside from Captain Caitlyn, a young female officer recently dispatched from Marineford Naval Academy who gave them a taste of their own medicine, the Heart Pirates have, for the most part, been able to manipulate various pirate crews and marines at will, relying on their formidable fighting strength and the unpredictable appearances and disappearances of their submarines.

One victory after another made these impetuous young people a little arrogant.

Seeing that someone had injured his companion and was behaving condescendingly towards his captain, Penguin, the third-ranking Heart Pirates, threw a punch at Ma Qiao.

Penguin is a young man who always wears a hat with a red pom-pom, a yellow brim, and the word "penguin" written on it. (See picture)

penguin.

This also made Boss Ma's eye twitch.

penguin means penguin.

In fact, the Heart Pirates, who were born in the North Blue, have a strong Arctic influence.

For example, Captain Trafalgar Law, born in the land of ice and snow, always wears a fluffy hat.

The first mate was a member of the polar bear Mink Tribe.

The third combatant is a guy who calls himself a penguin.

The fourth combatant's name means "orca".

In short, these are all creatures commonly found in polar regions.

Only...

Penguins are supposed to be in Antarctica, aren't they? Why are they hanging out with polar bears, and even getting along so well?!

Okay, Ma Qiao remembered that he had a secret admirer, Miss Sophia, the penguin princess from the North Blue.

Although Ma Qiao had no feelings for female penguins, he had to admit that he was a penguin man recognized by the penguin princess.

This kid in front of me dares to call himself a penguin; we have to teach him a lesson.

Like Bepo, Penguin is a martial arts expert known for his hand-to-hand combat skills.

Coincidentally, Ma Qiao was also one of them.

Tossing the Frozen Heart aside, Boss Ma donned the Iceborn Gauntlets.

At the same time, Boss Ma unusually transformed parts of his body into a penguin.

Black stripes appeared on Ma Qiao's face.

Although it has no practical use, it is a declaration of his identity as a user of the Bird-Bird Fruit, Penguin Form.

"Penguin-Penguin Fruit!"

Sure enough, Penguin recognized him at a glance. "Damn it, you actually ate the fruit I've been dreaming of! I'm going to kill you!"

Just like Sanji's fury upon seeing Absalom, the Devil Fruit User, Penguin was equally enraged upon seeing Ma Qiao reveal his sign.

Let's decide who the true Penguin champion is!

That's exactly what I was thinking!

Ma Qiao laughed heartily, "You ignorant brat, take this punch from someone who's been single for twenty-five years!"

"Room!"

Just as Ma Qiao used several basic attack enhancement skills, combined with the passive skill of Iceborn Gauntlet, preparing to teach this arrogant brat a lesson, Trafalgar Law finally made his move.

"Penguin, you're no match for him. Let me handle this!"

Despite Penguin's objections, Trafalgar Law used his Devil Fruit powers to switch places with him.

"You're very strong, but no one in my room can defeat me!"

Trafalgar Law felt that his sudden appearance in front of Ma Qiao had achieved a surprise effect, and even though he was at a disadvantage in terms of strength, the scales of victory had already tipped in his favor.

He brandished his knife with his right hand as a feint, while his left hand suddenly lunged towards Ma Qiao's heart.

Using his Devil Fruit powers to extract the heart from an enemy's body is Trafalgar Law's most common tactic when capturing them alive.

Those who are unfamiliar with his Devil Fruit abilities often suffer a crushing defeat because of it.

Smoker, who has been constantly beaten since arriving in the New World, is one of the victims.

It's utterly shameful for a dignified Marine Vice Admiral to be easily defeated by a rookie.

Ma Qiao certainly understands the power of the Op-Op Fruit very well, perhaps even better than Law himself.

When Luo appeared in front of him, Ma Qiao knew he couldn't confront this unpredictable young man head-on.

"Flying Raijin!"

Luo Zhi was about to deliver a decisive blow when he suddenly discovered that the man in front of him had vanished in an instant.

Law, who always used his teleportation ability to toy with his opponents, encountered an enemy with the same teleportation ability for the first time.

Do penguins have this ability?

The thought only had time to flash through Luo's mind for a moment before he was horrified to find that Ma Qiao had already appeared behind him.

Objectively speaking, Ma Qiao's skill level is still not high.

However, even a hero with level 9 ordinary equipment would be Faker if he fought against enemies whose level and equipment were all "???".

Latfargaro felt a chill run down his spine.

He turned his head in horror, only to see Riot Games flashing with various special effects light, slamming into his back.

"Pfft!"

Latfargaro spat out a mouthful of blood, but it was frozen in mid-air by the power of the cold frost.

The passive ability of Iceborn Gauntlets has been activated.

[Spellblade]: After casting a skill, the next basic attack will cause a large area of enemies to freeze.

"This... truly lives up to its Penguin-Penguin Fruit; it actually unleashed the power of Logia attack..."

Looking at Galafaltero, frozen solid by frost, and the frozen ground within a twenty-meter radius, Penguin swallowed hard.

The crew of the Heart Pirates, who had never left the North Blue and were being chased all over the map by Caitlyn, had never seen a true Logia powerhouse.

Based on fragmented hearsay, the Bingbing Fruit's power, as they imagined it, is at most this much.

It's not unfair that the captain lost to such an unparalleled expert!

"To have developed the Penguin-Penguin Fruit to this extent, I, Penguin, acknowledge that you are the true master of the penguins!"

Penguin's face showed a sincere expression, and suddenly he knelt down:

"I'm the one who overestimated myself and challenged you. If you want to kill or torture me, come at me! Don't hurt my captain!"

"You've been the ones stirring up trouble from beginning to end; I never said I wanted to kill or torture anyone..."

Ma Qiao shook his head and waved to Rumble, who was watching the show from the sidelines.

"Bepo is like you and Law in that relationship. Rumble is also my subordinate and brother. Nami was just playing with him. You misunderstood."

Ma Qiao offered a casual explanation, then directed Rumble to use the remaining gas to spray flames at the frozen Trafalgar Law.

As a master of temperature control, Rumble's flames melted the ice perfectly without harming Trafalgar Law's body.

Of course, when the ice melts, the resulting high-temperature liquid inevitably causes Luo to scream in pain.

His usual cool and aloof image has completely vanished.

"So? Are you willing to join my hospital now? Don't worry, our hospital offers very generous benefits, and there are many holidays every year, so it won't interfere with your serious work."

Ma Qiao emphasized the words "serious business".

"Join your hospital?"

Trafalgar Law, finally recovering, wore a gloomy face:

"You should really think about your own health right now..."

To date, the only cure for Amber Lead disease is the ability to use the Op-Op Fruit.

Luo also realized that the other party really didn't have any ill intentions towards him.

All the misunderstandings and conflicts stemmed from Bepo's misjudgment.

Therefore, Luo didn't mind helping Ma Qiao's people treat the toxins in their bodies.

Only...

Trafalgar Law resumed his aloof demeanor, slowly sheathing the Kikoku Cry sword.

"From the moment you come into contact with the air and soil here, the toxins of Amber Lead disease have slowly seeped into the bodies of you intruders."

"Come with me. If you can't put on the protective suit in time and too many toxins accumulate in your body, even I can't save you."

As he spoke, Luo hoisted Bepo onto his shoulder. "Bepo, your protective suit is torn. We need to get back to the ship immediately to change."

However...

"If you mean hazmat suits, we have them!"

Vivi had been quietly observing the situation, somehow produced a set of bubble-head-style protective suits from the cabin.

And it wasn't just Vivi; Dr. Heimerdinger, whom Nami had just tossed into some unknown corner, had also changed into his mangy yellow jumpsuit and was holding strange instruments, testing the composition of the soil.

"It's no use. The only cure for Amber Lead disease is what I'm capable of..."

Before Luo could finish speaking, Heimerdinger landed on his head, spun around on the ground, and then jumped up happily:

"My boss, I've analyzed the excessive levels of metallic substances in the soil and air here. It's likely a specific element that can effectively damage human nerve tissue."

"This is so simple, it's like a first-grade math problem! There's absolutely no need for that hormone therapy that Dr. Mundo guy advocates; I've already found three solutions..."

"One is the Specialized Protein Chelation Metabolism Method!"

"Secondly, there is Ex Vivo Hemodialysis Method!"

Thirdly...

"What are you doing? Let go! Treating a great scientist like this is a crime!"

Trafalgar Law's eyes were bloodshot as he gripped Professor Heimerdinger's shoulders tightly.

Can Amber Lead disease really be cured through medical means?

"I don't believe it! I don't believe it! I don't believe it!"

After saying "I don't believe it" three times, Trafalgar Law raised his head and stared intently at Ma Qiao:

"If, and I mean if, you really can conquer the Amber Lead disease poisoning, then I will join your organization..."

"If you're just spouting nonsense and making wild claims, then I want you to go to the cemetery and apologize to the dead here!"