He had just turned around, only to find that Smoker wasn't targeting him at all.
Because his gaze wasn't on himself, but fixed on Reno.
"What is this??"
Bartolomeo was confused, not knowing what Reno was up to.
"Reno, first mate of the Straw Hat Pirates, you're the one who forged Fire Thunder and Rapid Edge, right??"
Smoker had three cigars in his mouth, and as he stood up, a terrifying energy burst from his body, 02.
"I was planning to look for you, but I didn't expect you to deliver yourself to my doorstep."
A smile suddenly appeared on his extremely grim face.
"Reno, it seems your time is up. Even the heavens don't want you to leave this place."
"What are you thinking??"
"Smoker, I actually think your appearance is for me to practice with. After all, after entering the Grand Line, one has to face all kinds of Logia Devil Fruit Users."
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became a bit heavy because of their words.
Even Bartolomeo was a bit bewildered.
"Kid, you're really confident. I don't know where you get your courage."
Smoker snorted coldly.
"If you had witnessed the power of a Logia Devil Fruit User, you would understand how foolish your words just now were."
"Whatever you think, in my eyes, you're just a little weakling."
Reno said casually.
He wasn't unaware of Smoker's strength.
When the power system in the One Piece World was not yet complete.
This guy couldn't beat anyone.
But in the later stages, with the introduction of Haki.
This guy still couldn't beat anyone.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the room grew increasingly tense.
Outside, a strong wind picked up in perfect timing, even making the windows rattle.
"Since you're so confident in your strength, don't beg for mercy later."
Smoker snorted coldly and stopped wasting words with Reno.
As long as he captured this guy, no amount of eloquent speech would be useful.
And at this moment, two strong gusts of wind blew past.
One red and one blue figure appeared on either side of Reno.
Their speed was so fast that it startled Bartolomeo, who was next to Reno.
"Hmm??"
Smoker, who was about to make a move, also paused slightly.
He temporarily stopped his actions.
"They are Fire Thunder and Rapid Edge that you forged, right??"
"No wonder you dared to appear here with such confidence. So it's because of these two guys."
Seeing the two, Smoker also looked them over with interest, 057.
Especially Fire Thunder.
To be able to exchange a few blows with Mihawk without falling behind at all.
He also had to be careful and cautious.
"I don't need to make a move to deal with you. You defeat them first."
"You… So you are Blacksmith Bailuo, who has recently been wanted by the Marine??"
Looking at the two steel giants in front of him, Bartolomeo finally remembered.
After all, as an East Blue native, having some understanding of the East Blue Pirate Crew was necessary.
But he never expected such a coincidence.
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