"You innately evil brat!"
Sengoku fixed his gaze on Adams once more, killing intent blazing in his golden Buddha eyes.
"Since you possess such dangerous talent, I can't allow you to keep growing on these seas! I'll personally... eliminate this hidden threat!"
However, just as Sengoku gathered his momentum and prepared to attack Adams, an imperceptible red gleam suddenly flashed in his eyes. His top-tier Observation Haki detected something rapidly approaching from behind him!
The next instant, Bullet appeared at Sengoku's side like a ghost. His Armament Haki-coated roundhouse kick lashed fiercely toward Sengoku's head as he laughed wildly.
"Sengoku! Our fight isn't over yet! Don't get distracted!"
"Hmph!"
Sengoku had already sensed him. He immediately abandoned Adams, twisted around, and threw a counterpunch. Overwhelming Armament Haki surged forth, dyeing his resplendent golden Buddha fist black and gold as it crashed head-on into Bullet's kick.
Boom—!
Another deafening explosion rang out. Shockwaves roiled as the two clashed once again, their battle even fiercer than before.
Adams casually glanced at the renewed battle raging nearby before focusing entirely on Garp before him.
He took half a step back and assumed an attacking stance, his tone carrying a faint hint of mockery.
"Thank you for your kind offer just now, Mr. Garp. But I'll pass on becoming a Marine. Being a dog for those World Nobles lording it over everyone in Mary Geoise doesn't fit my definition of 'freedom.'"
His words made no effort to conceal his disgust and contempt for the World Government and the Marines under its command. It was no pretense; it was his genuine belief.
As soon as he finished speaking, Adams sank slightly. His arms became a blur of afterimages as he threw more than a hundred punches into the air in an instant.
The terrifying speed