Then he lowered his gaze to Sugar. Seeing the feigned caution on her little face, along with her excitement at being rescued, a flicker of amusement crossed his eyes.
He crouched down and smiled at Sugar. "Little girl, did these people capture you and bring you here?"
Since she wanted to put on an act, he would play along.
He also wanted to test the Hobby-Hobby Fruit's absurdly overpowered ability. This was his Space Domain. Even if she really turned him into a toy, his absolute power within this space would let him break free instantly.
Besides, his Haki was so strong that he did not believe Sugar could actually turn him into a toy.
If it were that overpowered, the World Government would have seized the fruit long ago and used it to eliminate the Four Emperors.
"Yes, yes, yes!!!"
Sugar looked innocently at Kuta, lingering fear written across her face. "Those bad people kidnapped me."
Then she gazed hopefully at Kuta and asked, "Big brother, can you take me home?"
"Haha!" Kuta laughed. "Of course."
As he spoke, he reached out to pat Sugar's head.
At that instant, time seemed to stop. Everyone held their breath, their eyes drifting, deliberately or otherwise, toward Kuta's descending hand.
In front of Kuta, his hand obscured Sugar's head. On her little face beneath that shadow, unbridled excitement filled the eyes hidden under her lowered lids.
This was one of the strongest people in the world!
She had never tried this before, but now...
As his large hand descended, the excitement in her eyes grew more intense.
Almost, almost. Just a little closer, a little closer.
His warm, large hand settled on Sugar's little head without hesitation.
At that moment, Sugar smiled. Doflamingo smiled. The officers behind him smiled.
Only Kuina and