The Straw Hat Pirates' Resolve, All Hands *Draw Swords*!

The reappearance of a Shichibukai was something they had never imagined.

Who would have thought that people of such stature would come together?

Don't they have any sense of territory?!

Xi Yan's expression was also somewhat solemn. In the previous battle, he had used a large number of escape techniques and the Super Multi-Size Technique, which had greatly depleted his Chakra.

Especially the Super Multi-Size Technique, that consumes far more Chakra than ordinary Ninjutsu!

After all... he's not that fat!

"That bastard, he really came at the right time..." Xi Yan muttered to himself.

However, he didn't complain, because it was pointless.

If this Shichibukai were to attack them, they would have no choice but to fight.

"What should we do?! What should we do?!"

"Don't be intimidated by his reputation!" Zoro placed his hand on his weapon, staring intently at Kuma, and said, "We just defeated one of the Shichibukai!"

"But..."

"No buts, everyone, get yourselves together!"

If the other party truly intends to kill, then fear is useless.

Seeing the Straw Hat Pirates ready to fight again, Ai Ke and the others were dumbfounded. After just experiencing a battle with Moria, they were actually thinking of continuing to fight when facing the second Shichibukai?

Are they... really not afraid of death?

This is a Shichibukai at full strength!!

"Prepare for battle, everyone," Lola said, staring intently at the bear. "We have no other choice."

Now, let's see what the purpose of this Shichibukai's visit here is.

Seeing everyone's reaction, the bear's expression remained unchanged. Instead, he calmly took out a Den Den Mushi and dialed the number in front of everyone.

"Pineapple pineapple pineapple~"

"Pineapple pineapple pineapple~"

"Click~"

"A bear?"

Looking at the Den Den Mushi that had transformed into the Five Elders, Kuma calmly said, "It's me."

"How's the situation over there?"

"Gecko Moria has been defeated head-on by the Straw Hat."

Hearing Xiong's words, the Five Elders exchanged glances, then looked at Saint Mars together.

The events unfolded exactly as the old man had predicted.

Saint Mars smiled slightly and then asked, "So how is the Straw Hat Pirates doing now?"

"Everyone is alive and well; they have not left."

Are they all still alive...?

Saint Mars somewhat surprised, clearly not expecting the Straw Hat Pirates to defeat Moria without suffering any casualties.

He's a complete waste of his position as one of the Shichibukai.

Thinking of this, a hint of disdain flashed in Saint Mars's eyes; it seemed that his decision was indeed correct.

"Then let's proceed according to the original plan," Saint Mars said. "If they refuse... eliminate everyone except the target!"

"Learn..."

"Click~"

Looking at the Den Den Mushi whose call had been ended, Saint Mars glanced at the others and said, "Do you think that guy will agree?"

"If he were smart enough, he wouldn't have refused the offer."

Saint Saturn crossed his arms and said calmly, "Otherwise, the bear will kill all his companions."

Kuma's strength is far beyond that of a piece of trash like Moria. Even among the Shichibukai, Kuma would rank quite high!

If the Straw Hat Pirates refuse, given their recent brutal battle, they will inevitably be wiped out by Kuma.

"That's true."

"Now it's up to him to choose."

"The benefits we're offering are substantial; if he's even slightly intelligent, he won't refuse."

Not only the Shichibukai, but they were also willing to offer him even more benefits. As long as he agreed, money, beautiful women, and power would all be his!

They simply couldn't believe that the other party could resist such a huge temptation!

Pirates and all that... in the end, aren't they all just chasing those things?

Hmph, once they fully master this ability, who in this ocean will be a match for their World Government?!

Pirates?

Revolutionary Army?

Neither will work!

At that moment, the Five Elders seemed to see that day come, and all of them showed confident smiles.

This vast ocean will forever be subjugated at their feet!

On the High Tower, the bear slowly stood up, calmly placed the Den Den Mushi in his arms, and then gently removed the gloves from both hands, revealing two chubby palms.

"Hey... what that Den Den Mushi said just now was to wipe us out, right..." Baoya swallowed hard.

Yes, you heard me right.

Why?

What did we do wrong?

"Defeating one of the Shichibukai, isn't that enough?" Nico Robin said with a serious expression. "You have to remember that they all belong to the World Government."

If she wasn't mistaken, the person on the other end of that phone call was a high-ranking figure in the World Government.

Judging from what they said, this Shichibukai came with some kind of purpose... Sending another Shichibukai specifically shows they really think highly of them.

Suddenly, an idea popped into Nico Robin's mind.

'Could it be... they've come to arrest me?'

The thought, once it took hold, became uncontrollable, causing Nico Robin's expression to turn grim.

Perhaps noticing this, Xi Yan subconsciously walked in front of Nico Robin and shielded her behind him.

Clearly, Xi Yan had also considered this point.

"Calm down, everyone," Sanji said. "This guy..."

Before Sanji could finish speaking, he realized that the bear had disappeared from his sight, and his pupils contracted immediately after he realized what had happened.

Where did they go?!

"If you wanted to travel, where would you like to go?"

Hearing the magnetic voice beside him, Sanji's expression stiffened, and he slowly turned his neck to the side.

When he saw that tall figure standing beside him, a cold sweat broke out on his back.

He didn't even see how the other person moved!

The next moment, Sanji immediately retreated, putting distance between himself and Kuma, his eyes fixed on Kuma.

"Stop joking around," Xi Yan said. "What exactly is your purpose in coming here?"

Is it because of Moria?

"Yes... no..."

Xi Yan:???

"What's the meaning?"

Xi Yan's face darkened. Was this bastard making fun of him?

The bear didn't answer, but glanced at Nico Robin and said softly, "Nico Robin...?"

This woman, who can decipher Historical Text, possesses the power to influence the world...

Upon hearing Kuma's words, the entire Straw Hat Pirates' expressions changed. Was the enemy actually after Nico Robin?

"So, your target really is Robin?"

"Bass!!"

Xi Yan drew his Kusanagi Sword and stared intently at the bear, saying, "If you want to take her away, you'll have to get past us first!"

At this moment, the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates were also prepared for a fight to the death, their eyes extremely serious.

Nico Robin is a partner they risked their lives to rescue; how could they possibly hand her over to someone else?

So... even if it means death, they will not let the other side take Robin away.

However, despite the murderous glares from the crowd, Xiong remained completely calm.

"I did not receive any orders to take Nico Robin away," Bear said calmly.

That so-called elimination mission includes people like Nico Robin!

The World Government's intentions were clear: if they couldn't get Nico Robin, they would have to kill them both to prevent the Historical Text from being deciphered.

Everyone:???

Xiong's words completely baffled Xi Yan and his group. It wasn't aimed at Robin after all?

What does this guy mean?

"My purpose in coming here this time is for you, Blood-Eyed Ninja Xi Yan..." Xiong said, looking at Xi Yan.

"I?"

"What's the meaning?"

Xi Yan frowned. The other party was actually coming for him?

Why?

Because he defeated the Buster Call?

"The World Government is very interested in your abilities..." Kuma said, "So we're giving you an opportunity, a chance to join the World Government."

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan's expression immediately darkened. "You mean, you want me to be their dog?"

Xiong didn't care about Xi Yan's words, even though the other person compared him to a dog.

"You defeated Gecko Moria, making you qualified to become Shichibukai," Kuma said. "So the World Government sent me to ask you if you'd like to become Shichibukai?"

One word can cause a huge uproar!

Xiong's words shocked everyone present. They hadn't expected that this person's purpose in coming here was to make Xi Yan Shichibukai?

This... this shocked them greatly.

"They actually invited Brother Xi Yan to become Shichibukai..."

"That's amazing."

Some astute individuals sensed something amiss: wasn't Moria defeated by the Straw Hat? Why then was Xi Yan, who wasn't the captain, made Shichibukai?

Are we deliberately trying to sow discord among them?

However, the Straw Hat Pirates did not speak; they simply turned to look at Xi Yan.

As comrades who had fought together in the Judicial Island battle, they did not believe that Xi Yan would betray them, even if... the other party used the so-called Shichibukai to lure Xi Yan!

Hehehe...

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"What merit or ability do I, Xi Yan, possess to deserve such an invitation from the World Government, which specifically sent one of the Shichibukai..."

"If you agree, I can take you away from here right now," Xiong said calmly. "Once we get to the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, you can have everything you want!"

"Power, money, beautiful women... whatever you want, you can have it!"

"This... is a promise made by the World Government itself!"

So... what's your answer?

As he spoke, Xiong's eyes, hidden behind his glasses, were fixed on Xi Yan, as if he wanted to see right through him.

Lola glanced at Xi Yan's retreating figure and understood Xiong's meaning. No matter how nicely the other party spoke, their purpose was to get Xi Yan to go to that so-called Holy Land.

'Is it to obtain the power of Ninja like Xi Yan...' Lola murmured to herself.

If that's the case, Xi Yan might be someone with a special bloodline.

The power of that Ninjutsu might rely on bloodline inheritance!!

Once Lola realized that Xi Yan possessed the ability to Water Release, she understood why the World Government was so envious; that ability was invincible in naval battles!

Such capabilities are extremely tempting for a behemoth like the World Government!

If the World Government were to gain control of this power, would the pirates still have a chance to survive?

Most importantly... if Xi Yan really leaves with that person, will he be used as Guinea pig for experiments?

The probability of this happening is extremely high!

Thinking of this, Lola spoke up, "Xi Yan, you..."

"Um?"

The bear glanced at Lola, which immediately froze her in terror, cold sweat pouring down her back.

But when she thought about how Xi Yan considered her a friend, Lola bit her tongue, forcing herself to calm down.

Then she said, "Xi Yan, they're mostly after your Ninja abilities. You need to think this through before you speak!"

She didn't know why the Straw Hat Pirates hadn't spoken, but as a friend, she felt she had to remind Xi Yan.

After saying that, Lola clenched her fists, prepared herself for a bear attack.

To her surprise, the other party did not attack her; they merely glanced at her before looking away.

It was as if... they didn't even consider her a threat.

"Don't worry, Lola, I know what to do," Xi Yan said.

What Lola saw clearly, he could also see clearly: the other party was simply after the power he controlled.

The Ninjutsu that allows one to freely manipulate seawater is incredibly powerful in this world; it's no wonder they're tempted.

At this moment, Xi Yan recalled what Grandpa Garp had told him before.

(But if too much time passes, there's no guarantee that the World Government won't come looking for you.)

He initially thought they were planning an assassination, but it turned out they were after his special abilities... What a clever scheme!

"So, what's your answer?" the bear asked again.

Instead of answering the question, Xi Yan asked in return, "Hey everyone, if Luffy heard you saying these things to me, what do you think he would say?"

Upon hearing this, Xiong did not answer immediately, but calmly glanced at the boy lying on the ground.

The boy was lying there with a smile on his face, looking completely relaxed, as if... with his friends by his side, there would be no danger.

' Dragon's son...'

After a chuckle to himself, Xiong asked, "How should I answer?"

"Of course... I'll show you with my fists that no one can take his partner away!!"

Upon hearing Xi Yan's words, the Straw Hat Pirates immediately burst into laughter; they had already understood what Xi Yan meant.

"Is this... your answer?" Kuma said. "Even the position of Shichibukai, you don't care?"

"That's right!" Xi Yan stepped forward and calmly looked at Xiong, saying, "Please go back and tell those guys that I'm used to being free and undisciplined and have no interest in putting a rope around my neck."

Hearing Xi Yan's words, a smile suddenly flashed in Xiong's eyes. The boy's reaction was pretty much what he had expected.

However... now that a response has been made, one needs to be prepared for the consequences!

Thinking of this, the bear said, "I will repeat the orders I received."

"If you refuse the invitation, I will kill everyone except you!!"

"Are you... still going to refuse?"

However, to Kuma's surprise, the entire Straw Hat Pirates sprang into action the moment he uttered those words!

Zoro, with a bandana tied around his head, his eyes gradually hardening!

Sanji lights a cigarette and crushes a Sanji with a single stomp!

Nami drew her Clima-Tact and stared intently at the bear!

Chopper's body rapidly grows larger, assuming an attack stance!

Franky removes his flesh-colored gloves, revealing his steel fists!

Holding a super-powered giant slingshot, Usopp stared intently at the bear's heart!

Nico Robin crosses her arms in front of her chest, gathering her power!

Holding a small hammer, Merry showed no fear!

Brook drew his Cane Sword, his expression grave.

Everyone draws their swords!

Everyone stood around Xi Yan Xi Yan, supporting his ideas in their own ways.

That look seemed to suggest they were trying to threaten Xi Yan with their lives... That was a grave mistake!!

Even though they were facing an incredibly powerful Shichibukai, even though their current condition wasn't particularly good, even though... Captain Luffy had fallen into a coma...

But... even so, they showed no sign of backing down. Anyone who dared to threaten their partners should be prepared for their retaliation!

Just then, Luffy, who had been lying motionless behind him, suddenly murmured softly, "Xi Yan..."

The boy, who had already fallen into a coma, seemed to sense something and whispered his thoughts.

Even just two words were enough for Xi Yan to understand his meaning!

Xi Yan smirked as he looked at Xiong and said, "If you want our lives... then be prepared to die!"

"Bartholomew Bear!"