Whoosh! Whoosh!
Two people suddenly appeared before Trafalgar Law, a man and a woman. The woman was young and alluring, with a striking figure; the man was tall and powerfully built.
"Trafalgar Law!"
They stood shoulder to shoulder, confidently blocking Trafalgar Law's path.
"What?"
Trafalgar Law glanced at them, his expression as cold as ever. He seemed to think nothing of either of them.
"Don't you want to know who we are?" Carl felt stung. Law had ignored her so completely that he had not even bothered to ask their names.
"No."
Trafalgar Law's answer was blunt. His expression was cold, and his voice colder still, without a trace of emotion.
"I'll tell you! I'm—"
Carl had barely begun before Trafalgar Law cut her off. "I'm not interested."
Carl burned with anger and embarrassment. She almost wanted to crouch in a corner and sulk. She had always taken great pride in herself; the more people praised her strength, the more pleased she felt. Nothing bothered her more than being treated like thin air.
Carl suddenly went wild, waving her arms and shouting, "I don't care if you don't want to know! I'm telling you anyway!"
"You're crazy."
Trafalgar Law abruptly drew Kikoku and slashed at her.
"Iron Body!"
Carl barked the words without the slightest intention of dodging.
With a clang, Kikoku struck her as though it had hit steel. Carl looked smug. "Well? Interested in me now?"
"No."
Trafalgar Law shook his head and answered honestly.
"You... Stop lying! Don't you think I'm strong? I'm Carl, the White Bear Fruit user! My bounty is two hundred million Beli!"
"So what?"
Law replied at an unhurried pace. As he spoke, a rapidly spinning sphere appeared above his left palm. It swelled outward at astonishing speed, growing from one meter across