Can Yue watched ahead intently.
Chouchou, the little dog, was nearing death, while Riki the lion was about to destroy the Pet Snack Shop's front door.
Can Yue really wanted to know what this little white dog would do next.
Would it charge forward and offer up its frail life?
Or would it realize it had done all it could and save its own life?
That decision would determine how Can Yue saved it.
Several dozen seconds ago, when Can Yue saw Chouchou get sent flying by Riki's paw, a surge of nameless anger had risen within him.
It made Can Yue deeply uncomfortable. At first, he did not understand what was making him so irritated, but the more he watched the little dog get knocked away, the more agitated he became, until that agitation gradually turned into fury.
Just moments ago, when Luffy had wanted to rush forward, Can Yue clearly sensed that it was his own instincts at work.
Before crossing over, the little white dog he had raised had died protecting him from a mutated monster.
After crossing over, he had bound himself to Sesshomaru's template—and Sesshomaru was a dog demon!
At that moment, Chouchou in the distance seemed to exhaust every last bit of its life force as it stood back up and once again launched a suicidal charge at Riki.
At that instant, Can Yue had already made his decision.
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Sure enough, the vast gap in strength could not be narrowed by courage. Chouchou was sent flying, blood spurting from its mouth as it hurtled straight toward Can Yue.
It crashed directly into Can Yue's arms.
Seeing this, Luffy grew anxious and scratched at his head.
"Can Yue, I trusted you, so I listened to you and didn't make a move. Don't tell me you can't do anything now?"
Can Yue looked at the tiny, blood-covered life in his arms, and the nameless fury within him kept burning hotter.
He placed Chouchou in Luffy's arms and said, "Watch over it for me. When I come back, I'll be able to save it."
In the distance, Nami and the Mayor, hiding in the gaps between the buildings, had also seen Chouchou get knocked away and hurried toward Luffy.
Suddenly, a silver-white figure shot past them in an instant. The gale created by its speed nearly blew them both over.
"Ah!! Who the hell isn't watching where they're going? Can't you see I'm wearing a skirt?"
Nami shouted, but she quickly stopped paying attention to Can Yue, who had already rushed ahead. Worried about Chouchou, she ran to Luffy's side instead.
Nami glared at Luffy and said indignantly, "Didn't you say you wanted to become the Pirate King? How can you not even protect a little dog?"
Luffy looked somewhat unconcerned as he replied, "I believe in my companion." Then, instead of paying Nami any attention, he stared intently at Can Yue in the distance.
That only made Nami angrier. "Sure enough, pirates are all scum. Give Chouchou to me!"
"No. Can Yue told me to look after it. He said he can save this little dog. Until Can Yue returns, I won't put Chouchou down."
Nami was puzzled. "Can Yue? That guy who blew up my skirt just now?"
After saying that, Nami turned to look in Can Yue's direction as well, and her eyes immediately widened.
At the entrance of the Pet Snack Shop, a white figure had pierced the giant lion's head with one hand, while Riki's head was still progressively melting away.
Can Yue stared expressionlessly at Riki, carrying out an execution of absolute agony.
Poison Flower Claw had pierced its skull, and the poison was gradually corroding the lion's entire body.
No matter how Mochi, whose legs had been severed, roared, Can Yue did not stop releasing the poison.
Several seconds later, Riki's head had turned into a pool of blood, and its massive body naturally could not escape the fate of continuing to rot away.
Mochi roared, "What did you do?! Riki is my partner! What right did you have to kill him?! I'll fight you to the death, ah!!!"
Mochi desperately crawled toward Can Yue with both hands, clearly intent on making him pay for killing the lion.
Can Yue's gaze shifted slightly as he watched Mochi's hysterical state.
It reminded him of the helpless rage he had felt before crossing over, when he watched his own little dog get killed by a mutated beast. That regret, that anger—it was exactly the same.
He had originally planned to finish Mochi with a single slash, but suddenly changed his mind and turned toward Luffy instead.
In the distance, a figure dressed as a brightly colored clown floated in the air, a sinister smile on his face.
"Oh? You didn't kill Mochi. I was planning to let that guy help me execute you. After all, he's my old partner—I really can't bear to do it myself."
"So, White-haired Swordsman, Straw Hat Kid, Pirate Hunter, since you've attacked my men, that means you're prepared to fight me, right? Kah-hahahaha!"
At that moment, Clown Buggy's aura was mysterious and terrifying.
Back at the Pet Snack Shop, Can Yue returned to Luffy's side in an instant, took Chouchou from him, and gently laid it on the ground.
Nami had wanted to criticize Can Yue, but when she saw his face, her eyes gradually went blank, and before long, she was completely smitten.
The Pig Butcher and his flirtatious wife, who had only just caught up with Can Yue and arrived at the scene, witnessed this as well.
At that moment, the Pig Butcher seemed to understand his wife a little better. Even a beauty like Nami could not withstand Can Yue's presence, so how could his wife possibly resist?
Luffy did not notice Nami beside him tensing her body and subtly rubbing herself, instead staring intently at Can Yue.
Can Yue used Demon God Slayer to cut open the vein in his hand, letting his blood drip bit by bit into Chouchou's mouth.
A moment later, Chouchou's body, which had been unable to move, suddenly began struggling violently. Even the dazed Nami was snapped back to reality by the sight.
Nami cried out nervously, "What's wrong with Chouchou? It looks like something's going to happen. Hey, explain—uh, forget it. You don't have to explain." Then she tensed up again and stared dreamily at Can Yue as he treated Chouchou.
"Serious men are so handsome," Nami murmured.
Watching this, the Pig Butcher bluntly complained, "It seems the more beautiful a woman is, the less she can resist our benefactor's charm. Hiss—it hurts!"
As soon as he said that, his wife, who could now interact with Can Yue relatively calmly, pinched the flesh at his waist.
Can Yue paid no attention to the reactions of the others and simply watched Chouchou intently.
Finally, Chouchou's body stopped struggling.
Luffy, the Mayor, the Pig Butcher Couple, and the lovestruck Nami all held their breath, closely watching for changes in Chouchou's condition.
After several breaths, Chouchou's limbs began to move slightly. It slowly opened its eyes and gradually stood up.
Chouchou stared fixedly at Can Yue, then started wagging its tail!
"Wow!" Luffy jumped up excitedly and shouted, "Can Yue, so your blood can save lives! That's amazing!"
The Mayor also began to cry, sobbing, "Wonderful, wonderful."
The look in Nami's eyes as she watched Can Yue became even harder to describe.
At that moment, Nami was deeply confused.
She could not understand what was wrong with her today. He was just a handsome man, so why had she lost control again and again?
Damn, I can't hold back anymore.
In an instant, Nami uncontrollably reached out her delicate hand.
Seeing this, Can Yue immediately leaned to one side, dodging Nami's wandering hand. He was deeply puzzled as well.
Ever since coming to this world, every woman's reaction upon seeing him had been a little beyond reason.
Was it simply because Sesshomaru was too handsome? Was his charm too overwhelming?
Even so, it should not have made so many people lose their minds.
This behavior felt more like something caused by a rule.
The next time the system appeared, he had to make it explain itself properly.
Just as Can Yue dodged Nami's other hand again, a burst of loud laughter suddenly rang out.
"Kah-hahahaha, White-haired Swordsman Can Yue, you really put on quite a show for me."
High in the air, a gaudily dressed figure looked down at everyone.
Clown Buggy had arrived!
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