Reno's few understated words instantly left everyone stunned.
"Black Cat Pirates??"
"'Hundred Plans' Kuro??"
"Why does that name sound so familiar to me??"
Nami's eyes were filled with a hint of confusion.
Suddenly, her eyes lit up.
"I remember now! Wasn't that 'Hundred Plans' Kuro already captured by Morgan??"
"He was promoted for that very reason, so how is this possible??"
Hearing Reno's words, Nami raised her first doubt.
Although they trusted Reno, this matter was simply too unbelievable.
However, no sooner had Nami's words fallen,
Reno pulled out a wanted poster with Kuro's portrait from who knows where.
The photo on it was identical to Kuro, who was standing in front of them at that moment.
"Wow, it really is identical."
Luffy immediately shouted.
Without him saying anything, everyone had already seen it.
Usopp's face instantly turned pale.
If Klahadore was truly a pirate, then hadn't Miss Kaya been living in a tiger's den all these years??
Thinking of this, Usopp felt a shiver down his spine.
After receiving confirmation, Nami's expression subtly changed.
She immediately distanced herself from Kuro, hiding behind Fire Thunder.
Standing behind this big guy, Nami felt a surge of security.
And a bright light burst forth in Zoro's eyes, as he tightly gripped Wado Ichimonji with both hands.
If the situation turned bad, he would immediately make a move.
The moment Reno took out his wanted poster, Kuro's face instantly darkened.
He didn't know where Reno had learned his true identity.
But discussing such things now was clearly meaningless.
However, he was still composed.
The fleeting killing intent was instantly reined in.
After all, he had been lurking here for three years; he absolutely couldn't let a greenhorn like Reno ruin his plan.
He then put on his harmless smile again.
Ignoring the others, Kuro looked at Kaya.
0 · · Asking for flowers --- Noticing Kuro's gaze, Kaya subtly retreated two steps.
Clearly, she too was beginning to question Kuro's identity.
"Miss, it's not like that. I was saved by your parents. How could I possibly be that pirate you speak of??"
"Besides, I've lived in your home for three years. You've seen my behavior during these three years."
0... His emotional words caused Kaya to waver slightly.
"Mr. Klahadore is right. He has taken very good care of me these past three years, always dedicated. He is absolutely not the pirate you claim him to be."
"You've made a mistake; it's probably just someone who looks similar."
Seeing Kaya defend him so strongly, a subtle curve appeared at the corner of Kuro's mouth.
To contend with him, they were still too green.
He looked at Reno with a hint of provocation.
"Did you all hear that?? This guy just happens to resemble me, but I don't know him at all. I personally detest pirates."
"Just like you all!!" Fan.
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