"Is it lending the other a hand? Cuz thats what I was thinking…" Noirs eyes closed for a second as he waited for the Swordsman's response
"Just…Just for a second."
A Swordsman, who dedicated his life to honing himself against the sone that was the world to become the greatest, and the strongest.
"Sounds reasonable."
A Chef who dedicated his life to feeding those that were hungry. Faith in an Idea, to see it through even if it was unlikely to even exist. Unwavering Dedication.
" Leroy chose us. And if we don't figure something out… we'd be saying that decision was wrong." The Chef added
The two then sat up at the same time. Kále, undoing his bandana and wrapping the white cloth around his head. Noir lighting a cigarette and feeling the breeze of nicotine in his breath.
Unsheathing and biting down on the IV. The two stood next to each other
"Just a Second."
In a blur of Speed the two Pillars disappeared! Zipping away from the sight of the Giant in front of them!
Pochs Eyes widened for a moment as he looked from side to side! 'Where'd they go?!'
Only for stinging pain to shoot through his body! Pain from his jaw and his stomach! 'What happened?! How am I bleeding?!'
Another pain! Now against his head and his legs! The force caused him to begin falling! The attack from behind happened at the same moment to force him into the ground!
As the mighty crash reverberated through the ground. The Chef and Swordsman came to a stop behind the giant. Kále pulling the IV from his teeth before speaking.
"Seems like it'll take a bit more to keep him down."
"One more time…" Noir added
Again, the Two sped forth! Just as the Giant had regained his footing!
In a spectacle of coordination between the two, Kále sent a gale storm of compressed wind towards the Giant! Breaking his guard as he attempted to summon up another mound of earth!
Followed by Kále flicking The IV through the air like a Knife thrown by an expert! Noir matched it's speed and boosted it with his foot! Causing it to rocket through the air like a spear! Impaling hilt deep into Pochs stomach!
"Argh!" A Scream of pain leaked from the Pirates throat as he was about to be sent flying backwards! Only for Kále to appear! Zipping across the Giants view, and retaking The IV into his mouth with force that caused blood to erupt from the Giants stomach!
But the twos Assault Wasn't finished! Skidding across the ground, skidding across the ground a final time, they bounced back! Noir kicking off the air to boost himself as Kále crossed his swords!
"Primo Cortata!" Noir began moments before impact! "Hiko Yomagiri!" Kále finished as the two simultaneously collided! Swords slashing and foot impacting straight into Poch! The Combined caused the bones of the mighty giant to crack and break before being sent flying backwards! Over three tons of body weight was sent spiraling across the mere 2 km wide archipelago island!
Crashing into the Yellow Barrier A shockwave shot out! Washing over the flat field of coarse dirt, the two fighters landed next to each other.
"Huff…Huff…Bit longer than than a Second…" Kále smirked, falling back and taking a seat.
"Shut up…" Noir returned the grin, landing back. Sweat soaking his dress shirt and vest.
The Two Decks had drawn the Winning hand.
While the fight between Poch, Kále and Noir. Liars dice continued.
Internally, Leroy Cheered at seeing his Firstmate and Chef win. He knew that he could count on them. But externally he had to keep these emotions at bay, even if it was something he despised doing. But in this rare case, and in gambling. It was a Requirement.
Two more rounds had passed since the first. And the Information gained, was Leroys name, The Gamblers name, which was Monte Mary, as for the third piece of information, was that her goal was for her crew, the High Roller Pirates, to simply play games, with the ultimate stakes at hand.
Their Freedom.
If Leroy Lost. Not only was their the disappointment of Loss of Learning. But they would be stuck here…Forever. So close and separate all the same.
"Eight 5's." Leroy declared. The Current bid was what Mary's power was. By knowing it, Leroy would figure he'd be able to understand if she was telling the truth.
"Eight 5's." Leroy declared. The Current bid was what Mary's power was. By knowing it, Leroy would figure he'd be able to understand if she was telling the truth.
The Last bid had been three 4's. Only for Mary to increase face and number. To four 5's.
"Liar." Mary declared with a smirk. 'A sudden increase. He's got to be bluffing. Every hand till now of this game has only included 5's on my side.
Revealing each others cups, was indeed Six 5's. Five on Leroy's side, and Three on Mary's
Five 5's. Not a Single other Dice in Leroys hand.
Three 5's and two 6's. Mary had planned to catch Leroy in a bluff by forcing him to call a higher Number of dice when she declared 6. And then Call him a Liar.
"Tch-" Mary scowled. 'He's getting better. His first hands were sloppy. But this was a bet I wasn't wanting to lose…'
Her expression shifted back to a calm smile. 'She wasn't expecting that. If I keep it up, she may just lose her composure and poker face.'
"Alright. Fairs Fair. I'll tell you my Power. I ate the Bari Bari no Mi. The Barrier Fruit, making me a Barrier Human. I can Create and Shape barriers that are indestructible how ever I wish."
"But- That's not my Only Power." She leaned forward.
"Have you ever heard of Devils Sap?"