Mr. Kuma, Become King!

"Reporting to Vice Admiral Onigumo, the target has been identified. The one being attacked is His Majesty King Bekori of the Sorbet Kingdom..."

"Target has entered firing range. Should we engage?"

The lookout, observing, looked troubled. Eight sharp knives were firmly gripped behind his back by his long, flowing hair. The spider-like arms and legs of the weapons, along with the helmet embroidered with a double-headed dragon, revealed his identity.

Zephyr's disciple, currently a Vice Admiral in the Marine Headquarters, Hardliner figure in the Navy, Onigumo.

What are you hesitating about?

"Report to the General: There are innocent civilians around the target. If we fire now, they will inevitably be affected. Should we wait a while longer?"

After a moment's hesitation, the lookout frankly laid out his opinion. However, a whooshing sound rang in his ears, causing him to instinctively turn around.

Laugh!

A spray of blood flew out, and the lookout, with a puzzled expression, collapsed on the lookout platform.

"Commoners? Where are the commoners? That's just a Lawless Zone, it's not even part of the Sorbet Kingdom's territory!"

"Listen up! The King of Sobel is now in the hands of criminals. The entire fleet, listen up! Open fire on the coast immediately! Rescue him at all costs!"

"Yes!!!"

Despite the reluctance many naval soldiers felt in this situation, the living example right before their eyes forced them to silently adjust their course.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

Shells rained down on the distant coast. The people of the Sorbet Kingdom, who had been enduring their grief and forcing themselves to carry out rescue efforts, were plunged into utter despair upon witnessing the shells hurtling towards the shore.

"How could this happen? The navy didn't come to rescue the civilians, so why are they firing at us!"

"Run! Run! Those navy sailors don't care about the lives of people from non-governmental member states. Only the kingdoms in the north are protected by the navy..."

"God... Fine, just let me die here. I don't want to face this endless torment anymore."

Faced with this cruel scene once again, memories from decades ago flashed through Bartholomew Kuma's mind, causing his body to move involuntarily.

"How long will you continue to torment this long-suffering nation, Navy!"

Bear, assuming a stance resembling a sumo wrestler, unleashed a Air Cannon, instantly surpassing the overwhelming barrage of black projectiles.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The devastating Air Cannon exploded amidst the shells, sending a series of mushroom clouds into the air, which made Onigumo's expression on the deck even more solemn.

"Ability User? So you're the culprit who started the revolution in King Bekori's phone call! Die! Finger Gun Onigumo!"

In an instant, it rushed in front of the bear, and before the eight finger-gun-style thrusting sword energies could reach it, the huge figure in front of it had already disappeared.

"What's going on?! You bastard!"

With his Observation Haki flashing a warning, Onigumo, who had raised his head, noticed that the enormous mass of air had been compressed into a ball of air no bigger than a bear's paw.

"Dragon is right. The Navy has no justice. Don't even think about destroying these people on this war-torn land, Navy!"

Whoosh!!

Everything that blocked the path of the air impact was reduced to ashes. Onigumo's pupils shrank, and he subconsciously used his strongest defense.

Armament Haki, Iron Body - Steel!

The moment the two collided, a deafening roar seemed to shatter everything completely.

Enveloped by the Air Cannon, the Oni Spider traced an elegant arc as it flew straight toward the three warships behind it, sending up a dazzling shockwave.

In the midst of this fierce storm, countless waves of seawater surged into the sky, turning into a torrential downpour that washed away the ruins burned to ashes.

Looking back, a sliver of dawn appeared on the distant horizon, and Bartholomew the Kuma vanished from the spot.

Since this accident was caused by him, as long as he leaves, these innocent victims will not be implicated because of his actions.

As the light faded, the navy's warships were reduced to wreckage. Onigumo slowly emerged from the sea, eight sharp swords hanging from his hair.

"Life Return..."

As if his flesh and blood had gained consciousness, he managed to heal his severely injured wounds. Amidst the cheers of the people on the shore, he went to the shore alone and pulled the critically injured and dying Bekori up.

"You bastard, if you weren't the king, I would have killed you first. You killed so many of my subordinates, you deserve to die!"

After saying that, Onigumo looked around and saw the still-burning smoke and the people who had fled in a sorry state. Although he had already guessed what was going on, he chose to ignore it.

The Navy is only responsible to the member states of the World Government; humans outside of World Government member states are not considered human. This is the basic opinion of the Navy Hardliner.

"Now that the warship is gone and we have to hurry back to base, it's all thanks to you, Your Majesty..."

With a cold snort, Onigumo, using Moonwalk to rush into the sky, occasionally tossing the Bekori in his hand into the water. After a few times, it worked, directly waking him from his coma.

"Ouch! Ahhhhhh, it hurts so much, it hurts so much, it hurts so much!!!"

"Shut up! I didn't wake you up to hear you cry in pain. Who is that burly guy in the spotted hat?"

A sharp shout snapped Bekori out of his pain. Facing the incredibly ferocious Oni Spider before him, a trembling Bekori stammered his reply.

"Bear...it's Bear, Bartholomew Kuma! This guy is the culprit behind this riot. He set fire to my country and killed all my soldiers!"

Onigumo, who could tell at a glance that the other party was lying, snorted coldly, but ultimately, due to the other party's status, he did not resort to torture to extract a confession like a pirate.

"Go explain to Fleet Admiral Sengoku that my mission is over. I'm leaving now."

Beli, upside down, was dizzy again, only then realizing that he was flying in mid-air.

"That damned Bartholomew the Kuma, I will be back!"

Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the Sorbet Kingdom, Bonney, who had just woken up from her sleep, heard a series of urgent knocks on the door.

In an instant, a # symbol appeared on her forehead, and she jumped up.

"You bastards, who's the vampire?! I'll beat you all to a pulp!"

"Look, Your Highness! Your Highness has opened the door!"

Bonney, who was furious, was stunned when she heard this. How did these kids who usually liked to call others vampires suddenly change their nature?

Just then, countless people from the Sorbet Kingdom gathered at the door of the Kuma's house. The Kuma, who was busy in the kitchen, heard the commotion and quickly came out.

"Everyone, this is..."

"Kuma, become the King of the Sorbet Kingdom!"