"Miss Marine, could you return my ally to me?" Teach asked with a wide grin.
Even Crocodile scoffed at Teach's so-called "ally." He didn't believe Teach was being so kindhearted. Teach had most likely taken a fancy to Crocodile's strength and identity and wanted to recruit him as a subordinate.
Of course, Crocodile wasn't going to refuse outright. He was quite looking forward to seeing how a battle between the two of them would end.
"That proposal isn't very good."
"Don't reject it so quickly! I can exchange this brat for you."
As he spoke, Teach stomped hard on Ace's back, making Ace let out a muffled groan even while unconscious.
"You bastard, get your foot off him!" Luffy roared. Somehow, a surge of power welled up from nowhere and allowed him to stand again. He staggered toward Teach.
There was naturally no need to elaborate on the outcome of this "battle."
After kicking Luffy away, Teach asked again, "Well? Will you consider my proposal?"
"A pirate who asks a Marine to save a pirate? There aren't many pirates who can tell a joke like that."
"Zehahaha! It can't be helped. There aren't many Marines willing to cooperate with pirates either!"
Teach's laughter abruptly stopped. His eyes turned vicious as he spread his arms. "If we want to keep today's secret, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you all to die!"
Teach blurred forward, displaying extreme speed completely at odds with his obese body. In the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of Kuina.
"So fast!" Kuina's pupils contracted sharply, and her body instinctively swung her blade forward.
However, Teach actually reached his right hand straight toward the blade.
Ssshh!
Even with Armament Haki, the blade sank deeply into Teach's flesh.
Blood sprayed everywhere!
It nearly severed half