Hyena Provokes, Provoking the Hyena

Bang!

With one foot on the stool and the other on the bar, Luffy his fist.

The giant who stood up was barely the same height as Blackbeard!

"Want to fight?" X2

"Come on, you two," Roman said, not at all scared, but even a little amused. "What's there to argue about?" Perhaps that's Luffy's 'charm'; he turns even the most serious things into comedic situations.

"You... are a pirate?"

When faced with Blackbeard's question, Luffy answered without hesitation.

"Yes!"

"So... how much is the bounty?"

Thirty million!

(The Straw Hat crew have not received any new Bounty Poster.)

"You? You lie without even thinking, you big liar!"

"I'm not lying, everything I said is true!"

"You two..."

Have they already regressed in intelligence from elementary school to kindergarten level?

"Luffy, leave the procurement to me. — Or rather, haven't I always been in charge of it?"

What kind of meat are you buying? Haven't you always just eaten meat? When did you suddenly remember your 'captain' persona?

Roman had lost all hope for the 'strong' demeanor in this world. If it weren't for Hawk Eyes, these bizarrely styled strongmen would only shatter one's worldview.

Wait a minute, even Hawk Eyes, who usually grows pumpkins all by himself...

"Alright, big guy!"

The hotel owner stepped in to smooth things over.

"Here's your fifty cherry pie. Don't fight in my shop."

"Snort,"

Blackbeard snorted and took the food the shopkeeper had wrapped up, put down the money, and turned to leave. In fact, as long as it didn't hinder his 'dream', Blackbeard was usually quite easy to talk to.

Um?

A pirate dressed as a captain brushed past, his arrogant and unruly demeanor slightly catching the attention of the tall Blackbeard.

It's like... seeing a hyena baring its teeth and claws.

Ga,

The tavern door was pushed open, and a tall, blond man walked in, wearing a captain's coat, sticking out his tongue arrogantly.

"Is the pirate in the Straw Hat... here?"

"Bellamy... Bellamy!"

"How did he get here...?"

"Don't look, or you'll get into trouble."

Amidst the tense voices of the others in the tavern, Luffy, Zoro, and Roman all Guotou. After all, the title "Straw Hat Pirate" often referred to Luffy himself.

Bellamy...

Why is this unlucky kid here again?

Roman was careful not to provoke this unlucky guy, but he still came to get himself killed. — But thinking about it, it's not surprising. This town is the Bellamy Pirates' headquarters, so it's not unexpected that they noticed Luffy's arrival.

"You're that Luffy with the Straw Hat whose head is worth 30 million?"

A blond man with a long scar above his left eye walked into the tavern with his arms crossed and a coat draped over his shoulders. Pirates on both sides made way for him as he passed. He looked quite like a big shot.

"Did you hear that? That kid in the straw Straw Hat is worth 30 million?"

"Really?"

The pirates whispered amongst themselves, but for those of them who didn't even have a bounty...

"Mind your own business, let's drink. Hehe~~"

Following closely behind Bellamy were his pirate 'cadres'—though the true strength of these cadres was highly questionable.

"What's wrong with this place? It's so dirty and smelly!"

A silver-haired man wearing a coat, smoking a cigarette, and with sunglasses on, walking in with a beautiful woman and an air of 'boss' and his pigeon-toed gait immediately drew a barrage of ridicule.

"They're still selling the cheapest rum... Oh wow, and the place is packed!"

——

"What are you looking at?"

Puff!

With a sudden slash of his curved scimitar, he felled a pirate to the ground. This arrogant silver-haired man was riding a dignified horse.

"Why don't you give up your seat when you see me, the great one?"

"How tactless!"

This·····

Who is this again?

While Bellamy Roman at least had some recollection, this guy was completely out of the loop. Luckily, there were other 'spectators' around.

"It's 'Big Saber' Sarkis!"

"Shh, keep your voice down, he's a big shot worth 38 million."

"38 million? They dare call themselves big shots now...?" Roman shook his head speechlessly. They're just a bunch of shrimp in the mud, yet they dare to speak so arrogantly...

"I want the most expensive wine," Bellamy, the blond pirate captain Luffy, said, sitting next to Luffy. "Give this kid his favorite drink too."

"Oh, so you're a good person after all!"

In response to Luffy's words, the crew officers who had followed Bellamy in all sneered.

"Bellamy really loves to 'play',"

"The show is about to begin."

Just as Luffy took the drink from the bartender and tilted his head back to drink, a large hand suddenly covered his Straw Hat from behind! Then it slammed down on the bar counter in front of him!

"Good--"

The rest of the Bellamy Pirates were preparing to burst into laughter, because this was Bellamy's signature 'performance'! Giving the opponent a warning... a warning... a warning?

"What do you want, you little punk!"

Bellamy's hand froze in mid-air because another hand was gripping his wrist, preventing him from moving.

"Hey, don't vandalize public property."

?!

"Oh no, oh no, I instinctively dodged to the side."

Luffy, who had somehow ended up next to Bellamy Luffy the arrogant blond man on the shoulder with an apologetic expression.

"Sorry, I mistook you for a Paper Person."

This······

Roman knew, of course, that Luffy was telling the truth; he had instinctively dodged Bellamy, treating him like a 'Paper Puppet.' But to others:

"You've got guts! Are you trying to say I'm a paper tiger?"

Just as Bellamy, seething with anger, was about to start a fight, Luffy had already put down his cup and was facing the bar owner.

"Boss, do you know how to get to Sky Island?"

!!

In an instant, the entire bar fell silent. Everyone stared at Luffy in disbelief, stunned for a moment.

Hahahaha~~~

"Hahahahahaha!!!!"

"He said... he said Sky Island? Hahaha~~~"

"Haha, and you're asking so seriously how to get there? My stomach hurts so much..."

The entire tavern was filled with uproarious laughter! A joyful atmosphere pervaded the air. Everyone was doubled over with laughter, except for Luffy and Zoro, who remained serious, and Roman, who shrugged.

How can a bird know the ambition of a swan?

You cannot discuss ice with a summer insect, you cannot discuss the sea with a frog in a well, and you cannot discuss the Tao with an ordinary person!

"Hey, hey, hey, I can't stand you guys." Bellamy, who suddenly 'broke free' from Roman's restraints, said with a mocking expression.

"Where did you bumpkins come from, believing in such outdated legends?"

"Listen carefully, there is a natural phenomenon called 'Sky-Piercing Current' in this sea area. Ships that are unfortunate enough to encounter it will be swept into the sky by the huge current and then fall down."

Bellamy, with a look of utter disbelief, leaned against the bar, sizing up Roman, Luffy, and Zoro.

"It's really disappointing,"

"I also want to 'test' you and make you the crew members of the 'new era'."

"I never expected them to be a bunch of daydreaming idiots! Golden City? Emerald City? Greatest Treasure?"

"Wake up! The era of pirates dreaming of treasure is over! Now it's the era of dominating the seas with power! You trash will only hold us true pirates back!"

Faced with Bellamy's outrageous remarks, Luffy tugged at his Straw Hat and gave orders to Roman and Zoro.

"We're not fighting this battle anymore."

"Oh? Giving up resistance—"

Why,

How foolish! Luffy no longer bothers with you lowly fish. It's like seeing a mud puddle by the roadside; even if you get splashed with mud, you won't run into it.

But:

"Luffy, can I 'dodge'?"

In response to Roman's words, Luffy, as the captain, nodded.

"Certainly."

Hahaha~~~

"In the end, they're just a bunch of cowards!"

"Bellamy, let the 'performance' begin!"

Brush--

A wine bottle suddenly slid past Roman, just missing Roman clothes! It was only a hair's breadth away from touching Roman's skin.

Thud!

Bellamy stumbled forward, emptying his bottle, and glared at Roman had easily dodged the attack.

"You--"

Snap snap snap,

However, Roman simply clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention in the tavern, and then:

"My captain wouldn't stoop to your level, because in his eyes—"

Roman stepped forward, a smile on his face as he faced the enraged Bellamy. Luffy and Zoro were both proud and arrogant, and wouldn't stoop to the level of a fool. But Roman was different; he didn't mind taking the time to fill the 'mud pit'.

"You bunch of losers who don't even have 'dreams' are nothing but trash."

?

"What did you say?!"

Roman waved his hands repeatedly as Bellamy Pirates' First Mate "Big Saber" Sarkis suddenly stood up.

"Don't misunderstand, I'm not targeting anyone in particular. I'm referring to everyone here—"

Roman looked around and spread his hands, his mocking gaze landing on all the pirates present.

"It's all garbage!"

P. S.: The editor said there will be Sanjiang next week, so—anyone interested in investing in lucky bags? I don't really know what they're for though~~ Also, could you please give me some votes?