"And that Marine who just walked in!"
The pirates were trembling. They had never seen anything like this before.
In one small restaurant, pirates, Marines, and a member of the Shichibukai had all gathered.
Stranger still, all these opposing forces had fallen silent. Not one person spoke.
The server seemed oblivious to the atmosphere, bringing everyone their drinks with a smile.
"Shut up!"
"Whatever it is, wait until I've finished eating!"
Jewelry Bonney, one of the Eleven Supernovas, snapped viciously.
Her eyes were bloodshot as she glared at the massive figure ahead, taller than an ordinary person even while seated.
In the corner.
Capone Bege was remarkably quiet, his eyes fixed on the figure sitting opposite Eustass Kid several tables away.
"To think I'd see the boss again in this lifetime!"
He let out a soft sigh, barely audible.
"Looks like my life as a pirate is coming to an end, too!"
He knew perfectly well that after that man disappeared, his freedom had remained in his own hands. Once that man returned, however, a shackle hung over his head.
Against this man, he had neither the chance nor the strength to resist.
At the table.
Eustass Kid wore a vicious expression as he glared at the Marine before him, who was spooning fried rice into his mouth one bite at a time.
"What the hell are you playing at?"
"If you want a fight, then get on with it!"
Kid roared.
Xia Le put another spoonful of fried rice into his mouth and chewed a few times before smiling. "In such a hurry to die, pirate?"
"Besides, I'm not deaf. You don't need to speak so loudly!"
At those words, Kid flew into a rage and was about to stand.
But just then, Capone Bege sprang up from his