Clang!!!!
A deafening metallic ring echoed from inside the tavern. Seeing that a Marine had actually stepped in to block his attack, Shiki showed a hint of surprise.
Though he had only intended to casually help Roger clear away some dead weight from the other side's ship, not just anyone could withstand a slash like that. The young Marine before him, who had blocked his attack with a blue ice sword, was quite capable!
"Hahahaha!"
"Well, well, well, am I seeing things?"
"A Marine actually helped pirates block my attack?!"
Laughing heartily, Shiki raised the longsword in his hand and pointed it at Kuzan mockingly. By then, everyone in the tavern had come to their senses. After hearing Buggy shout "Golden Lion Shiki," the patrons had recognized the middle-aged man who had entered the tavern.
The patrons no longer had any interest in watching the show and hurriedly fled the tavern. The Marines who had been seated at the bar also raised their rifles and gathered behind Kuzan, aiming their guns at Golden Lion Shiki.
Even Tsugikuni Yoriichi had moved to Kuzan's side, staring gravely at the sword-wielding Golden Lion Shiki before them.
"Golden Lion Shiki... to think I'd run into someone like you in a place like this."
"I wonder whether our luck is good or bad."
Seeing the other man sheath one blade, Kuzan kept both hands on his ice sword without relaxing in the slightest, his expression equally grave as he watched Shiki.
"Hahahaha!"
"I didn't expect Marines to show up here either."
"And to help pirates block my attack, no less."
"Brat, are you planning to stop me?"
As Shiki spoke, the companions behind him sneered and drew their longswords from their waists, surrounding the Marines.
There were not many people on Kuzan's side, only a