Pirates: I can repel everything

Luo rested the demonic sword Kikoku on his shoulder and said with his usual indifference, "He really does look like a spider. No wonder they call him Vice Admiral Onigumo."

Cavendish shrugged helplessly. "As expected of a veteran vice admiral from Headquarters. His presence really is something else."

Gin frowned, his expression grave and solemn.

"The captain mentioned him before. This vice admiral is an extremist with an exceptionally cruel streak. He won't hesitate to kill his own subordinates to carry out a mission."

"Among the Hawk Faction's officers, he's practically the strongest after Admiral Sakazuki."

Bartolomeo kept his hands in his pockets and laughed scornfully. "Strongest? What a load of garbage."

"A mere veteran vice admiral is nothing in front of our captain! Hehahahaha!"

Van Augur tapped his shoulder with his rifle and said expressionlessly, "Once we pass his test, we can join the Shichibukai."

"It seems we've reached another crossroads of fate!"

Kuro nodded in rational agreement. "Exactly. As long as the captain defeats him, our place among the Shichibukai is guaranteed."

"Judging by the situation, Onigumo will contact Headquarters afterward to report his defeat. And tomorrow, the papers will carry this headline."

"Chris—the newest member of the Shichibukai!"

Lafitte planted his cane before him and gave a gentlemanly smile. "After hearing that, I'm truly looking forward to it."

"In that case, I'll buy tomorrow's paper the moment it goes on sale. I won't waste even a minute."

Dorry's expression turned solemn. "He's strong. As expected of an elite vice admiral from Headquarters. He's far stronger than Crocodile."

Brogy nodded seriously in agreement. "The Hawk Faction's officers all favor war. They're warmongers through and through."

"That's why every member of the Hawk Faction is incredibly powerful. There's no question about it."

Just then, Onigumo leaped high with a