Kaku was now like an emotionless fighting machine, having completely reverted to his old cold-blooded assassin self—and then some.
It would not be easy for an ordinary person to capture him. Kaku was still highly vigilant.
Even if someone really did find an opening and try to capture Kaku, Enel was still there. Would Enel allow it?
If the person behind all this really had captured their companions, they could not possibly have taken just one. They would have to capture several to make the claim even slightly more convincing.
Kizaru looked like an amused spectator as he said with a smile, "Oh my, you've made everyone angry. A bunch of angry monsters can be very frightening, you know."
Then the ethereal voice noticeably faltered.
"Rest assured, I won't do anything bad to your companions. As long as you cooperate and complete all the games, not only will you be set free, but your companions will regain their freedom at the same time. And once you leave, each of you will receive a prize of one billion Beli."
At the mention of money, Buggy's eyes lit up.
Although Kizaru loved money too, he was much more rational than Buggy. "According to you, only seven people can leave. That makes seven billion Beli. Do you know how much seven billion Beli is? Have you ever even seen seven billion Beli?"
"If I say I have it, then you'll get every last Beli. Just trust me! All right, next I'll announce the rules for the second round, the team competition. Your four teams will be paired off against each other to compete in..."
Before the voice finished, Lin Mo had already lost interest in playing. He turned and walked southwest.
Garp and Red-Hair glanced at him but did not stop him.
Then,