Bartholomew Kuma's fierce attack was effortlessly blocked by Tsugikuni Yoriichi. Seeing Yoriichi sitting on a bench with a smile on his face, Kuma's expression revealed a trace of astonishment.
The moment Kuma turned around and saw Tsugikuni Yoriichi, he recognized the young man who had appeared in the church.
The Marine Admiral who had long been stationed in the New World—Tsugikuni Yoriichi.
Kuma had heard countless people mention that name, and he had seen that face many times in newspapers. The red Demon Slayer Mark on Tsugikuni Yoriichi's forehead was far too distinctive. Even those unfamiliar with Yoriichi could recognize him at first glance.
That was why Kuma had shown no restraint when he attacked, using the power of the Paw-Paw Fruit.
Kuma held no killing intent toward Yoriichi. As a high-ranking member of the Revolutionary Army, he knew more than most. Though he did not know why this Marine had come here, he had only intended to drive Yoriichi away.
But to his surprise, after taking that palm strike head-on, Tsugikuni Yoriichi was completely unaffected by the Paw-Paw Fruit's power. He had not been sent flying at all.
It was the first time Kuma had encountered something like this.
"There's nothing to be surprised about."
"As long as one's Haki is strong enough, Devil Fruit abilities can't affect them."
"I only came here to see who possessed such a powerful presence. I didn't expect it to be the Revolutionary Army."
"That works too. It saves me quite a bit of trouble."
Tsugikuni Yoriichi spoke with a smile. Haki surged through the arm bracing against Kuma's, then he seized half of Kuma's wrist with his backhand. Kuma was enormous, and Yoriichi's palm could not fully grip his entire wrist.
"I absolutely cannot be captured by the Marines."
"I still want