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While Trafalgar Law and his crew were enjoying their food to the fullest, a massive Wood Dragon raced toward the coast of the Lawless Zone at astonishing speed.
As if sharing the same thought, the pirates docking their ships or fighting fiercely onshore all turned their eyes toward the figure rapidly approaching across the sea.
"That's... that's Liu Qing, the Thousand-Armed Zen Venerable of the Straw Hat Pirates! A big-time pirate with a bounty of three billion Beli!" someone shouted in terror.
"Why is he alone? Where are his crewmates?" another pirate asked in confusion.
"Who cares where his crewmates are? Run! He's a monster who can defeat one of the Four Emperors! Who knows what he's here for!" someone cried in panic, his voice filled with fear.
"Right, right! Get out of here!" the other pirates echoed. For a moment, the once-noisy Lawless Zone fell utterly silent as the pirates scattered like a disturbed swarm of bees.
In just a few breaths, nearly all the pirates in the Lawless Zone had fled, leaving only a few slower ones still running for their lives.
Just as the Wood Dragon was about to crash into the island, Liu Qing suddenly moved, grabbing Ace like lightning before appearing onshore in an instant.
As soon as he landed, Liu Qing released his powerful Observation Haki, scanning the entire island like radar.
After confirming Trafalgar Law's location, he led Ace toward a tavern without hesitation, his steps firm and swift.
"How are you going to let me walk around out here without