Haku's arrival

"Hey, hey, hey! What's wrong with you two? Are you trying to avoid answering so you don't have to compensate for the losses?"

Buggy is acting like he's found some kind of leverage and is suddenly swaggering around.

Don't they realize that Hawk Eyes and Crocodile are just too busy to bother with him right now?

Otherwise, a good beating would definitely be in order.

Crocodile, his face grim, said, "I ran into Haku. If nothing unexpected happens, he'll probably come to the Cross Guild."

"What?!"

"Kate, Haku? How did you get involved with this guy, you bastard?"

Buggy's face turned deathly pale, as if he had heard the tolling of the apocalypse. His hands trembled, and his voice was filled with disbelief and terror:

"Haku... that legendary sea Tyrant, how could he possibly be here? Our Cross Guild may be powerful, but against a monster like him..."

Hawk Eyes's expression also turned serious. He knew all too well Haku's terrifying status in the maritime world; she was a man who could stir up trouble all by herself.

He spoke slowly, his voice deep and powerful. "Crocodile, are you sure it's him? If it is, we must prepare to respond immediately."

Crocodile nodded, a flicker of fear in his eyes. "Yes, it was him. I saw it with my own eyes; I have no doubt about that oppressive aura."

Buggy paced anxiously, like an ant on a hot plate. "What are we going to do now? If Haku really comes, our Cross Guild might..."

His words were filled with uncertainty and fear about the Future.

Hawk Eyes interrupted Buggy's panic, saying in a deep voice, "Calm down, Buggy. Especially in situations like this, we mustn't lose our composure."

Buggy knew his own limitations, so he was genuinely afraid that Haku would come and kill him!

Crocodile, needless to say, both in Alabasta and during the Marineford War.

He was someone who had personally experienced Haku's terrifying strength!

Unlike the other two!

Hawk Eyes is primarily interested in strong individuals like Haku, who also wields a sword!

He was also very interested in every Zanpakuto in Haku's possession!

He knew, of course, that each of Haku's Zanpakuto possessed some powerful abilities.

This makes the opponent look less like a pure swordsman or knife-wielder!

But Hawk Eyes, who witnessed Haku's prowess during the Marineford War, knew that aside from Haku's strange abilities, he was also a Great Swordsman was no less than anyone else!

Therefore, as the World's Greatest Swordsman, Hawk Eyes felt an unprecedented surge of fighting spirit and anticipation.

He knew that facing an opponent like Haku was not only a test of his swordsmanship's limits, but also a profound validation of his title as "the World's Strongest."

"Crocodile, Buggy, we don't need to panic too much." Hawk Eyes's voice was calm and firm, as if it could soothe the unease in those around him.

"Haku is strong, but we are not without a chance. Our advantage lies in unity and strategy, not in individual battles. Now, what we need to do is immediately go out and deal with this long-absent powerhouse, ensuring the safety of the Cross Guild."

With that, Hawk Eyes turned and walked toward the conference room, gesturing for the two to follow. He knew that what happened next would determine the fate of the Cross Guild and whether they could stand firm in this sudden storm.

I don't know if it's just right!

As the three of them left the base camp, the waterspout stirred up by Crocodile mysteriously stopped on its own.

"Are you here?"

Both Hawk Eyes and Crocodile have excellent Observation Haki!

They all turned their heads at the same time to look at Dark Clouds overcast sky.

"He's here? Where is he? He hasn't arrived yet, has he?"

Buggy nervously looked around, then followed Hawk Eyes and Crocodile's gaze to the sky.

"I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die!"

When Buggy saw Haku in the sky, he nervously began muttering to himself.

However, the current situation leaves no room for him to think wildly.

He is one of the current Four Emperors, and also an agent of the Cross Guild!

Buggy the Clown! No, I should say the current Clown Emperor.

He questioned Haku in the air:

"Haku! Why have you trespassed into our territory? The Cross Guild is not a place you can trample on!"

Buggy's voice trembled slightly with nervousness, but he tried his best to maintain the dignity of one of the Four Emperors, attempting to intimidate the legendary sea Tyrant with his imposing presence.

Haku's figure slowly emerged from the Dark Clouds. He stood in the void, surrounded by a faint Spiritual Pressure, and his deep eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts.

He did not immediately respond to Buggy's question, but instead slowly landed in front of the three of them, each step causing the ground to tremble slightly, demonstrating his invincible power.

"Buggy, Crocodile, Hawk Eyes... Looks like I've come at just the right time. It's hard to imagine the three of you getting together; it's quite a rare sight." Haku's voice was deep and magnetic, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.

"I've come here to consider whether to keep you alive and use you as whetstones for Luffy, or to simply destroy you all completely! Leave no one alive!"

Upon hearing this, Buggy and Crocodile were both stunned, and even Hawk Eyes raised an eyebrow slightly, clearly surprised by Haku's words.

Following the meaning of Haku's first sentence, it can be said that things are not without hope!

Buggy rubbed his hands together, his tone slightly ingratiating.

"Mr. Haku, as you know, our Cross Guild is relatively new! If there's anything you need our help with, or any misunderstandings that need clarifying, we're absolutely willing to listen attentively and do our best to resolve them. After all, on this the Sea, it's always better to have more friends than more enemies, isn't it?"

While Buggy's words carried a hint of flattery, they also revealed the shrewdness and wit befitting one of the Four Emperors.

He tried to ease the tense atmosphere with his words, while also trying to secure a chance for the Cross Guild to survive.

"Wow! Buggy can actually talk to that god of death, that's amazing!"

"As expected of Buggy the Great, we definitely made the right choice in following him!"

"Only Buggy the Great can stand shoulder to shoulder with that god of death!"

At this tense moment, only those brainwashed members of the Cross Guild were still immersed in Buggy's inexplicable aura!

Hawk Eyes watched coldly from the sidelines, not saying a word, but he gained a deeper understanding of Haku's strength and spirit.

He knew that when talking to a strong person like Haku, any pretense or disguise would be futile; only true strength and determination could earn her respect.