They herded the prey together, then surrounded and slaughtered them.
There was nothing more satisfying than this way of increasing his strength.
As for efficiency, it was beyond reproach.
After one round of slaughter, combined with the groundwork laid by the East Street Night Massacre, the star ratings of all his abilities had risen substantially.
His physique was just one step away from condensing a sixth Star Frame, while the improvements to his swordsmanship and Haki had allowed Maud to unlock two powerful long-range attacks.
After tasting the benefits, Maud immediately became determined to hold similar competitions in the future.
One shot pierced through eight people.
One slash swept through thirty people.
After verifying the results of the Devil Fruit, Maud looked at the pirates who had lost their will to fight and suddenly felt bored.
"Forget it..."
Maud gave Chidori a light flick, then returned it to its sheath.
He had no interest in opponents who had lost their will to fight.
More importantly, killing these pirates would not grant him even a bit of experience.
Maud put away Chidori and walked toward Lafitte and Jim.
He had gotten the experience and the Devil Fruit. It was time to leave this island.
The pirates who had lost their will to fight silently watched Maud's back as he turned and left.
That shot and that slash had completely crushed the last shred of hope they had held onto.
The soldiers stationed at the surrounding passageways also silently watched Maud, who was preparing to leave.
Unless their superiors changed the order, they would have to fight desperately to keep Maud here, no matter how strong he was.
Lafitte looked at Maud as he approached and said with a smile, "It went even more smoothly than expected."
"Mm."
The corners of Maud's