Watching the people onstage ignore them completely, the Celestial Dragons' fury finally reached its peak. Enraged, they fired several shots without hesitation at Hachi, who was talking to Rayleigh.
But just as the bullets were about to hit Hachi, Luffy flashed in front of him. He caught every bullet with ease.
Luffy glanced expressionlessly at the three Celestial Dragons, an icy chill in his eyes. Without warning, he whipped out a sweeping kick as fast as lightning, sending all three flying and slamming them into the wall.
In an instant, the entire auction house descended into chaos. People screamed in terror and raced outside, desperate not to get caught up in this sudden violence.
"Run! Someone attacked the Celestial Dragons!"
"Run! It'll be too late if you don't!"
"That damned bastard has screwed us all! Get moving!"
"Get out of here! An Admiral will be here any moment!"
Shouts and screams mingled, making the scene unbearably loud and chaotic. Ordinary pirates, civilians, and even nobles from the Royal Palace joined the crowds fleeing the auction house.
The Supernovas looked at the old man helping Camie onstage, their pupils contracting slightly. Clearly, they had recognized him.
Kid walked up to Luffy. "Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates. You live up to that nine-hundred-million bounty. You're strong, but I'll be stronger than you."
After coming over to show off, Kid led his men out first.
Luffy scratched his head. "Who's he?"
Just as Kid headed out, a shout came from the entrance. "Pirates inside, listen up! You're surrounded! Put your hands up and surrender immediately!"
Everyone who had yet to leave paled at the Marines' announcement.
Rayleigh narrowed his eyes slightly and walked toward the entrance, saying, "Come on. Let's get out of here first."
Outside, a large force of Marines had