Cannon Fodder

"Damn it, damn it! I'll have that long-nosed bastard beheaded in public!" Fake Luffy roared furiously, only for a figure carrying a backpack to walk over and stop beside Li Ziming.

"Ming?" Luffy looked at Li Ziming in surprise.

"Ha, long time no see, Luffy..." Li Ziming shrugged. "What are you carrying? That pack is huge..."

"It's all food Hancock packed for me. Want some?" Luffy grinned happily at Li Ziming.

"Hey, kid, you know this guy? Doesn't he know what to do when he sees me? Tell him who I am!" Fake Luffy snapped, seemingly eager to vent his anger over the attack he had just suffered.

"Ming, who's he?" Luffy looked at the shouting man in confusion. "He's so loud. Is he someone you know?"

"Sort of. I guess you could call him a fan of our crew?" Li Ziming shrugged. "Nami and Usopp are already heading back to the ship. Franky and Edward are doing some repairs. You can go on ahead."

"You're not coming?" Luffy asked curiously.

"How should I put this? We're pretty strong now, but we should still avoid as much trouble as possible when we leave. These guys can draw some of the Navy's attention for us..." Li Ziming laid out his plan without the slightest hesitation.

"What are you talking about?" Fake Luffy seemed to realize something, and his face went deathly pale.

"Allow me to introduce myself..." Li Ziming smiled faintly. "Li Ziming of the Straw Hat Pirates..."

"Okay, Ming, I'll go on ahead. Hurry up and join us..." Luffy had no interest in anything that required this much thinking. As far as he was concerned, he would be better off meeting up with everyone.

"No problem..." Li Ziming nodded. "Go ahead. This shouldn't take long..."

"What are you going to