"I understand, Nami."
"Don't worry, I'm here, everything will be alright."
After hanging up the phone, Kazu went outside to tell Makino and the others, and then left the Divine Dragon.
Using Space Mark, Kazu instantly arrived at Cocoyasi Village.
Using his Space Perception and Observation Haki, Kazu discovered that Nami and the others were in the plaza, where a group of Fish-Man were collecting protection money from each of them.
If you encounter resistance or someone who can't afford to pay, you basically have no way to survive.
Arlong stood at the front, looking at the villagers with a smug grin, and said, "You think you can rebel against us, the great Fish-Man? You're dreaming!"
"Anyone who resists will suffer the same fate as this person."
Arlong walked up to a villager who was lying on the ground, reached out his large hand and grabbed the man's neck, intending to cruelly kill him in front of all the villagers to intimidate them.
He never looked down on humans, believing that Fish-Man were the greatest race in the world.
But for now, he still needs these people as machines to provide him with tributes; he can't kill them all, after all, the luxurious lifestyle is still very tempting.
Therefore, he wanted to deeply instill fear in people's hearts, so that these villagers would not dare to resist and would obediently let him suck their blood.
"Hahaha, this is what happens when you don't pay! You all better watch out!"
Arlong grinned maliciously; his sharp teeth, combined with his demon-like skin, were quite visually striking.
Swoosh~
A white slash flew in instantly, severing Arlong's arm completely.
This sudden turn of events caught everyone off guard. The man who had been choked fell to the ground, gasping for breath, still terrified by the near-death experience.
"Aaaaaah~"
Arlong looked at his severed arm, the intense pain from the wound causing him to scream out in pain.
"Who is it, you cowardly bastard? I'll tear you to pieces!"
Arlong was now furious. He was a noble Fish-Man, and yet he had been ambushed and seriously injured without even showing his face. It was simply unforgivable.
"Damn it! Find the person who launched the sneak attack and tear him to pieces!"
Arlong's other henchmen were also furious. How could they remain indifferent when their boss was seriously injured?
Just as a riot broke out at the scene, a figure slowly walked towards them from the distance of the street.
The pace wasn't fast, but the footsteps were firm and powerful, each one seemingly resonating deep within everyone's hearts.
Everyone turned to look, unconsciously making way for the man.
"You filthy bastards, how dare you act so arrogantly in front of my sisters!"
"It seems they don't take me Her Kazi, seriously."
Although Kazu didn't unleash his Conqueror's Haki, his aura was already intimidating enough that most people wouldn't dare to look him in the eye.
" Her Kazi!!"
Of course, Arlong knew who it was; that person was someone who dared to kill even Celestial Dragons and was already world-famous.
Furthermore, his defeat of Admiral Kizaru further fueled his fearsome reputation, sending shivers down the spines of all who heard of him.
Arlong wasn't entirely brainless; otherwise, he wouldn't have made a deal with the Navy in the original story, and the two wouldn't have colluded.
To establish such an evil and bloody reign of terror in a small, weak village in the East Blue.
"What kind of man like you is here?!"
After the Sun Pirates disbanded, Arlong formed his own Arlong Pirates.
He knew the Grand Line was dangerous, which is why he came to the East Blue, known as the Weakest Sea, to act arrogantly.
Unexpectedly, a level 99 monster suddenly appeared in the beginner village.
Please, he's only around level 10, he's supposed to be fighting level 1 monsters! Why is this ridiculous matchmaking system happening?
"Great! It's Kazu!"
Nami and Makino emerged from the crowd, smiles finally appearing on their faces, and quickly ran to Kazu.
Kazu grabbed Nami and Nojiko into his arms, whispering, "Don't worry, I told you, I'll be there in an instant if we're in danger."
"Um!"
Nami and Makino, with tears still welling in their eyes, burst into laughter. This shift in emotions was brought about by Kazu.
There were still some villagers resisting Arlong and his men ahead; Bellemere and Genzo were there.
Seeing this man appear, their hearts finally relaxed.
"That's wonderful! I knew it. This man is a loyal and righteous hero."
A smile appeared on Bellemere's face, and even Genzo, who usually had a stern face, smiled.
This was a glimmer of hope; their Cocoyasi Village was saved.