Seeing the identical friendly greetings from the group, Xia Chen couldn't help but feel a slight ache on his forehead.
Sure, you can't have two types of people on a ship, right? One or two of them are like that.
but...
Xia Chen's lips curled up slightly. "I knew you guys would come like this, otherwise why would I have used Conqueror's Haki to lure you here?"
It can only be said that they had been on the same ship for a long time, and Xia Chen had often trained Luffy and his Luffy before, so he already knew what kind of people Luffy were.
So when Luffy and his crew attack him, he can then legitimately "take care" of them.
Xia Chen remained calm despite the attacks from the three men, not even turning his head to look at Sanji and Luffy behind him.
Luffy and Sanji were instantly enraged upon seeing this. Were they being looked down upon like this? Were they not even going to put on an act?
" Xia Chen, we're not the same people we were six months ago! How dare you underestimate us like this! Don't blame us for ganging up on you later!"
Sanji said resentfully.
"That's right! Xia Chen, we've gotten much stronger in the last six months. If you still think our strength is what it used to be, then you can just wait to be blasted away by me!"
Luffy echoed the same sentiment.
Zoro didn't say anything, because he had nothing to say!
Xia Chen may not have looked at Luffy and Sanji, but Xia Chen was watching him the whole time. So, he had no reason to say Xia Chen was disrespecting him, right?
Thinking of this, Zoro couldn't help but mock Luffy and Sanji:
"You two should save your breath. You should be able to tell from Xia Chen's attitude who he values more!"
"And there's only one reason why he values me so much... and that's because I'm stronger than you all!"
???
Luffy and Sanji: (╬▔皿▔)╯!
Sanji: "You damn Moss Head bastard, what are you talking about? You think we're weaker than you? Looks like it's been too long since I kicked you, huh? After we deal with Xia Chen, you're next!"
Luffy: "That's right, Three-Sword Style! After I beat Xia Chen up, you'll be the next one I send flying!"
Zoro: "Tch~"
Xia Chen:...
Xia Chen was speechless watching the three of them inexplicably start arguing. Of course, what was even more speechless was...
"That's enough, you three! Always talking about dealing with me, it seems you've been listening to that singer surnamed Liang a lot lately! Otherwise, I really don't understand who gave you the courage to say these things to my face!"
Xia Chen said calmly, his gaze towards the three men filled with mockery. Since these three were so arrogant, he would have to be a little harsher later!
It's better to be beaten by your own people than by others. He's doing this for their sake; otherwise, it would be too embarrassing to be beaten to a pulp by others when they go out!
Especially for Luffy, it would be a bit embarrassing if Teacher Kaido had to kick his "King" addiction again!
As Xia Chen's thoughts raced, the attacks from the group finally reached him. But Xia Chen Xia Chen completely still.
The three were startled to see that Xia Chen didn't make a move, and then...
This further amplified the intensity of the attack!
Just kidding. Don't be fooled by their talk of dealing with Xia Chen Xia Chen beating him up. They are the ones who know better than anyone how strong Xia Chen really is.
They remember their time on the ship very clearly!
Therefore, they certainly wouldn't say that they withdrew their attack because they saw Xia Chen didn't move; they didn't believe that Xia Chen lacked the strength to retaliate. Since he dared to do that, he must be full of confidence in himself.
This is how they understand Xia Chen!
And in the very next moment, they confirmed that their guess was correct, and then...
"Bang!"
Several dull thuds rang out, and the three figures were sent flying backwards in an instant, their speed far exceeding that of their initial attack.
They flew for quite a while before landing on the ground one after another, kicking up clouds of dust.
On this side, Usopp and Brook had just arrived when they saw a figure land not far in front of them. After landing, the figure glided along the ground for a short distance before gracefully sliding right up to them.
"Hiss!"
Feeling the burning pain in his chest and back, Zoro couldn't help but hiss, then slowly opened his eyes, which he had unconsciously closed earlier.
(⊙o⊙)...
In an instant, their gazes met in a blatant exchange.
The group stared at each other, somewhat bewildered, until Usopp finally spoke up.
" Zoro, you... ran so fast just to give us a show of sliding down the ground?"
Zoro:...
The next second, Zoro sprang to his feet with a somersault, looked at Usopp, and said in an unfriendly tone:
Do you think I'm that boring?
"It was Xia Chen who hit me!"
"Oh, so it was Xia Chen who called!" Usopp answered subconsciously, but the next second he realized something and jumped up instantly.
" Xia Chen? You mean Xia Chen? Has he arrived?" Usopp asked excitedly.
"Are you blind?" Zoro was speechless. Xia Chen was a grown man over there, and you didn't even glance at him? You were only focused on my low-profile performance?
Usopp ignored what Zoro said next, and instead turned his head to look around. Then he saw Xia Chen looking at them with a smile in his eyes.
Hello, Usopp, long time no see!
Xia Chen waved to Usopp.
" Xia Chen, it really is you, you've come!!" Usopp's eyes welled up with tears.
"Um??"
Xia Chen was a little confused by Usopp's condition. When did Usopp become so sentimental? He hadn't seen him for half a year, and now he was crying the moment he saw him again?
Just as Xia Chen was wondering what was going on with Usopp, he saw Usopp immediately run towards him, his expression one of extreme excitement.
A deeply moving scene of close friends reuniting!
But sometimes tears don't necessarily represent longing; they could also represent other things, such as... tears of joy!
As Usopp ran, his body began to grow larger, and white hairs started to grow on his body.
After running a certain distance, the human-shaped Usopp disappeared, and what appeared before Xia Chen was an enormous white tiger.
Seeing this, Xia Chen raised an eyebrow. Usopp had actually managed to transform into his White Tiger Form after only half a year!
But... if it's a meeting between close friends, is it really necessary to transform into this form to greet each other? This scene looks exactly like the friendly greeting Luffy and his crew gave him before!
What happened next made Xia Chen exclaim once again, "As expected, we're from the same ship!"
Usopp raised his enormous tiger claw and slammed it down at Xia Chen, at the same time a voice rang out.
" Xia Chen, I've been wanting to give you a good swipe for ages! I finally got my chance, it's so... exciting! I'm so excited I could cry!!!"