"Yeah."
Kuma nodded heavily, his gaze deep and solemn, as though waiting for an opportunity.
At that moment.
Saint Gryphon suggested, "Linlin, since you've agreed, how about having your subordinate and me throw the Devil Fruits at each other at the same time?!"
"Fine."
With Linlin's agreement, Streusen also began preparing.
Suddenly.
Kuma, who had been poised to strike, seized the opportunity and pounced like a fierce tiger. He spread his thick arms wide, as if going for a bear hug.
He intended to grab Streusen.
There was no technique to it at all—just savage, direct force.
After all...
As a half-breed of the Buccaneer Tribe, Kuma possessed monstrous strength by birth!
Sensing Kuma's sneak attack, Streusen's expression turned cold. "You're asking for death!!"
"Kid, letting you keep your life is already an act of great mercy. Yet you still want to lay your hands on this Devil Fruit? I'll cut off both your arms!"
Clang--
A flash of cold light flickered. Against Kuma, Streusen, who possessed swordsman-level strength, had no trouble at all.
Wasn't this going to be easy!?
"Big Bear!"
"Kuma!!"
Ivankov and Ginny's expressions changed drastically, and cold sweat broke out on them in panic!
At the critical moment.
Sshk!!!
A sharp Flying Slash suddenly tore through the air and struck Streusen's long sword.
Its terrifying force sent Streusen flying backward.
The sudden attack.
Caused the Nikyu Nikyu Fruit in Streusen's hand to fall to the ground as well.
Swish--
Saint Gryphon's face lit up with delight. Without the slightest hesitation, he pushed off with his feet, and his entire body vanished from the spot.
He appeared beside the Nikyu Nikyu Fruit at tremendous speed.
But a towering, hulking figure resembling a 'devil' already stood in front of the Nikyu Nikyu Fruit.
He had accurately predicted Saint