Defense Line Completely Breached!

"Hey, if you're not here to fight us, then move aside!"

"We have something important to do. We don't have time to waste in a place like this!"

The aura Kuma gave off indeed did not make Luffy feel any fighting intent. By now, he had also recognized the big guy before him as the Marine who had led the interception against him in the underground plaza earlier.

But now Kuma had appeared in front of him while Sanji was nowhere to be seen, and an ominous premonition rose in Luffy's heart.

"Something important to do?!"

"What are you planning?"

"Joy Boy, what is your goal?"

Rare was the chance to come into contact with Joy Boy, and Kuma naturally would not let such an opportunity pass him by. He was simply too curious about this figure from myth and legend. He could not wait to learn about Joy Boy, to understand his thoughts, and to confirm whether Joy Boy truly was the destined liberator of the Bucaneer race, just as the legends said.

All those hopes in his heart caused a deep look of anticipation to appear in Kuma's eyes.

"Joy Boy?!"

"What are you talking about? I don't understand!"

"My name is Monkey D. Luffy. I'm the man who'll become the Pirate King. I don't know any Joy Boy."

"Stop saying such weird things and move aside!"

Luffy knew where he was right now. He could not afford to waste time, so he had no intention of getting tangled up with Kuma.

"..."

Luffy's answer left Kuma silent. After staring at Luffy for a long while, he finally shifted slightly to the side, opening the path to the treasure vault. Perhaps Joy Boy simply had not fully awakened yet.

When Kuma stepped aside, Luffy could not help but