Ten minutes ago.
"Captain Kuroro, Marine warships have been spotted ahead."
"And it's a fleet!"
"There are at least three Buster Call-level warships, and several standard warships."
"Let's change our route, otherwise encountering such a Marine force would be very dangerous."
A subordinate rushed up, reporting quickly.
After all, as pirates, they would dare to fight any force they encountered on the high seas!
However, what they were facing now was a Marine fleet!
Moreover, they were Buster Call-level warships, which clearly meant a Vice Admiral was leading them.
It was even possible an Admiral might appear!
Although their Captain was very strong, in this situation, it was better to choose to avoid them.
"Marine warships?"
"These warships look quite good."
"If we steal the warships, we should be able to sell them for a lot of money, right?"
After Kuroro finished speaking, his eyes glowed red.
That's right, what Kuroro was thinking about now was not whether the Marines they were facing were dangerous.
Instead, it was whether the warships beneath them were valuable.
After all, as the Captain of the Phantom Troupe, his essence was that of a thief.
He was naturally interested in treasures and wealth.
But to be so crazy as to steal Marine warships, and Buster Call-level ones at that, was truly insane!
"Marine warships have always had a market."
"Some nobles collect Marine warships, and if we could get our hands on a Buster Call-level Marine warship..."
"It would probably be worth at least a billion Berries!"
The former Captain of the Greedy Dragon Hunting Pirates, Kahunt, was the first to step forward and speak.
The reason he named himself 'Greedy' before was because this guy's pursuit of wealth was abnormal.
Kuroro admired him, then killed all his crew members, leaving only him.
He was quickly conquered by Kuroro's charisma.
Now, he was Kuroro's number one subordinate.
"A billion Berries!?
"Let's see if we can exchange it for a Devil Fruit then."
"I'm very interested in that!"
After Kuroro muttered to himself, he decided to approach the Marine warships.
"Crack, crack, crack..."
Just then, a powerful chill instantly struck, freezing the surrounding sea instantly.
"This is..."
"Captain Kuroro, this is Admiral Kuzan, Aokiji, one of the Marine Three Admirals!"
"A Devil Fruit user with incredibly powerful abilities!"
"Are we going to continue fighting ahead!?"
Kuroro didn't know who released the cold air.
But the pirates on the ship knew!
The reputation of the Three Admirals was known to anyone who had been on the high seas for a while.
Although Aokiji was not as warlike as Akainu, nor as bloodthirsty as Akainu.
However, to be able to become one of the Three Admirals, his strength was clearly there!
With their current strength, trying to fight an Admiral was simply seeking death!
Of course, by 'their', they excluded Kuroro.
Because even though they had sailed with Kuroro for some time, Kuroro's strength remained a mystery.
"The Three Admirals!?"
"It seems things have gotten a bit troublesome."
"I just wanted a Marine warship to exchange for some money, that's all."
Kuroro rubbed his temples, indicating that he didn't want to deal with such troublesome matters.
However, it seemed he no longer had a choice.
"You all wait here."
"I'll be right back."
After Kuroro finished speaking, he leaped directly onto the ice below.
Upon touching the ice, Kuroro was also surprised.
To be able to freeze the sea to such an extent in such a short time.
Indeed, he was an existence that could be called a monster!
"Thump, thump, thump..."
Kuroro walked step by step towards the source of that powerful force.
He could clearly feel that the powerful presence opposite him, Kuzan, one of the so-called Marine Three Admirals, was also walking towards him.
It seemed neither of them wanted to affect the people behind them.
"Whoosh..."
As a cold wind blew, it dispersed the mist on the ice.
Both of them saw the other's presence.
"Captain Kuroro Lucilfer of the Second Division, Phantom Troupe of the Dragon Hunting Pirates."
"I hope to steal one of your warships."
"Of course, I have a purpose: to exchange it for a Devil Fruit. If you can give me a Devil Fruit directly..."
"I can give up on stealing your warships."
Kuroro directly stated his purpose.
Upon hearing Kuroro's words, Kuzan's face showed a puzzled expression.
Are all the people from the Dragon Hunting Pirates like this!?
Although very honest, this method... was truly bold!
"Marine Headquarters Admiral, Kuzan!"
"Responsible for pursuing all members of the Dragon Hunting Pirates!"
"Since you've appeared, let's start with you!"
Since the other party had introduced himself, Kuzan was not an impolite person.
He directly stated his name and identity, then began to act.
As the cold air surged, an ice blade appeared in Kuzan's hand.
Immediately, he shot forward.
It should be known that Kuzan was not just a Devil Fruit user.
His physical combat and swordsmanship were still very powerful.
"Clang!"
In just an instant, their weapons collided.
Kuroro naturally chose his short knife.
This short knife was called the Bian's Blade, and it was tempered with a toxin capable of instantly paralyzing a whale.
"Good physical combat. To be able to react in such a short time, you're not bad..."
"Hmm!?"
Just as Kuzan was about to comment on Kuroro's fighting, countless Nian Fish appeared around him.
Although these Nian Fish had not yet touched Kuzan, he already felt a threat.
He retreated to the side immediately.
At the same time, he then realized that quite a few Nian Fish were already gnawing at his thigh.
They had even gnawed away some flesh.
However, just now his attention had been entirely on Kuroro, so he hadn't noticed.
"Crack, crack, crack..."
Subsequently, the cold air erupted, and all these Nian Fish were frozen and then shattered.
"Good perception."
"Observation Haki?"
"Indeed, trying a sneak attack is still a bit troublesome!"
"I don't want to fight you. You have an aura that makes me feel dangerous."
"Give me the warship and let me go."
Kuroro said with a smile.
At this moment, Kuzan almost laughed in anger.
Not only did he just sneak attack him, but now, after admitting he wasn't his opponent, he still wanted the warship!
He really didn't put him in his eyes at all, did he?
"Kuroro Lucilfer, is it!?"
"Although I don't know how strong you are yet, today I will show you..."
"Gion!?"
Just as Kuzan was about to act again, he found that Gion, who was originally arranged to block Kuroro's escape route, had appeared here.
"Brother Kuzan, I can't control my body!"
"This guy seems to have left something special on me!"
Gion said, drawing her golden konro.
She charged directly at Kuzan.
"Stop!"
"I feel this might be more suitable."
"Right, Mr. Marine Admiral."
Kuroro finished speaking and raised his hand.
At this moment, Gion also placed her golden konro across her neck.
Fear appeared on her face.
"The warship, it's yours!"
"I also promise to let you go."
"Leave Gion, and at the same time, remove that special ability of yours."
Kuzan immediately shouted, then said directly.
"Thank you."
"I am a very trustworthy person when it comes to transactions."
"Give me the warship, and when I reach a safe area, the Nen on this beautiful lady will naturally disappear."
After Kuroro finished speaking, he turned and returned to his ship.
Soon, a Buster Call-level warship was sent to Kuroro's side.
And they could only watch as Kuroro swaggered away.
It wasn't until Kuroro's pirate ship could no longer be seen even with special telescopes.
Gion's horizontal blade also dropped.
She collapsed onto the deck.
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