"I'm so jealous. I wish I could be there for something this exciting." Luffy rested his chin in his hands, his eyes shining with envy. Unfortunately, Pleasure Valley was too far away for him to make it in time.
Hearts kept popping from Sanji's eyes as he paced in frantic circles. "Little Robin, Miss Nami, and Miss Perona are all longing for their prince to appear at their sides! I can hear love calling me!"
"Please, Sanji. Stop flattering yourself. It's not mating season," Usopp said with an exasperated glance.
"White Gale!" Smoker moved like a phantom, striking with lightning speed. A stream of smoke burst from behind him, and in a flash, his Jitte slammed into Kimble.
"Yowww!" Kimble howled like a dying dog. His front teeth had fallen out, and blood covered his face. He was a dreadful sight.
Smoker showed no mercy. His Jitte struck again and again like a downpour. He had just kicked Kimble to the ground when the clear chime of bells rang out behind him. A figure flashed into view—Lace had made his move.
Dagger in hand, Lace sprang behind Smoker and drove the blade toward his back.
The blade gleamed coldly. As an assassin, Lace would use any means necessary, and a sneak attack was his specialty.
Smoker made no attempt to dodge. The blade struck his back with a soft thud, yet not a drop of blood appeared.
"Huh?" Wind Chime froze for an instant. Smoker whipped around and swept his Jitte into the dagger, sending up a shower of dazzling sparks. Wind Chime hurriedly leaped back. "You're a Logia user, aren't you? Looks like killing you won't be so easy."
"I'll lend a hand." Druk charged in as well. He and Wind Chime took positions on either side of Smoker