Just Ask If You Submit?

Just ask if you submitted? Even Luffy had to step aside before him. After all, Luffy had fought his way through every step of the journey! It had truly been a near-death experience, where the slightest mistake could have cost him his life. If not for the protagonist's plot armor, he would have died who knew how many times already.

Yet this guy was completely different. He was practically the king of scavenging bargains! He had picked up windfalls all the way and effortlessly become one of the Four Emperors. It was practically a victory handed to him on a platter!

"Brat, hand over what you're holding! Otherwise, I'll make you wish you were dead..." Buggy's face was filled with greed as he glared viciously at the other man, the desire in his eyes nearly overflowing.

Had it been anyone else, Moke would have long since attacked and killed him. But when it came to this guy, Moke was somewhat helpless. It couldn't be helped—who told him he was the king of scavenging bargains?

Even so, Moke's original intention had not changed in the slightest. He still wanted to alter his body's potential and make himself stronger. After all, Devil Fruit abilities alone were nowhere near enough. He also needed relentless training and battle to improve his own strength.

With that thought, Moke's gaze was involuntarily drawn to the swords scattered across the ground. They lay there quietly, gleaming with cold light, as though waiting for his choice.

Honestly, swords were indeed a good choice. So long as he successfully absorbed them, he could transform into a man of iron with an indestructible body. His strength would increase drastically, while his body would be completely transformed, granting him greater potential and room to grow.

However, Moke had little interest in