Pirates: I Can Repel Everything

"From the looks of it, he seems fairly strong."

Hawkins toyed with his cards, looking lifeless. "Judging by his face, he has great potential."

Van Augur tapped his shoulder with his gun and said expressionlessly, "The moment he encountered us, his fate was sealed."

Honey Queen looked at Makino and Kaya with a smile. "What gentle beauties."

"Don't worry. Now that we're here, we'll help you get through this."

Nami blinked her large eyes and said with a smile, "Still holding a book even when she's in danger. She really must love reading."

Perona flew back and forth through the air, her laughter ringing like silver bells. "In that case, why don't we have them join us?"

"I think they're both wonderful. Horo-horo-horo..."

Just then, Kuro pushed up his glasses again. He stared coldly at Chris and the others and said in a chilling voice, "You shouldn't have come here."

"Now that you know what's going on, I'll have to kill you."

"Silent Step!"

With a whoosh, he vanished instantly, leaving no trace of his figure.

Seeing such uncanny speed, Makino and the other three were stunned once again.

With Kuro's speed, killing them would take no effort at all.

They couldn't possibly fight back!

"I hope they can beat this bastard!" Jaoine looked at Chris and the others with hope written across his face.

Kaya looked at the young man dressed entirely in black and whispered to Makino, "Makino, don't you think that man in black is mysterious?"

Makino nodded gently and gave a warm smile. "Yes. Look, his hands are still in his pockets. He isn't nervous at all."

"He must be incredibly strong."

Merry glanced at Makino and asked curiously, "Why are you so certain?"

Makino smoothed her dark green hair, blinked her beautiful eyes, and said