Bartolomeo stared blankly at Reno's unwavering figure walking forward, and the relaxed expression on his face, which made his eyes shine with admiration.
"Reno, don't be too arrogant. I'm not that waste Arlong."
Smoker roared from within the smoke, "Your adventure ends today."
After speaking, Smoker tightly gripped his weapon, the Jitte, in his hand.
"In my opinion, you're no different from that waste Arlong."
"And my adventure has only just begun. How could I be stopped by you here, 057? You don't have that qualification yet."
Reno smiled and looked away, turning to Fire Thunder and Rapid Edge.
"Which of you two will teach this guy a lesson for me?"
"Lord War King, I'll go! Watch me take care of him."
Compared to Fire Thunder's mature and reserved demeanor, Rapid Edge was a bit more impetuous.
He had been itching for a fight for a while.
If Reno hadn't given the order yet, he would have already gone up to deal with Smoker.
"Alright, Rapid Edge, let this navy captain witness your skill (acej). Don't let him underestimate you."
"Understood!"
Seeing Rapid Edge accept the challenge, Smoker and Bartolomeo's eyes lit up simultaneously.
Rapid Edge seemed to be the guy who instantly killed Arlong with one move.
Bartolomeo's gaze was fixed intently on Rapid Edge.
A glint flashed in his eyes.
There was a good show coming up.
"Reno, I am a Devil Fruit User. These guys you created are nothing but scrap metal in my eyes. They can't cause me the slightest harm."
"Is that so?"
Reno showed a meaningful smile.
"What a coincidence, this subordinate of mine specializes in beating Natural-type Devil Fruit Users."
"Rapid Edge, show this navy captain what you can do."
"Understood."
As soon as the words fell, Rapid Edge's body gradually became covered in a layer of dark material.
Starting from his arms, it eventually covered his entire steel body.
"Hm? What is this?"
"Armament Haki??"
"You… you can use Armament Haki??"
Seeing this, Smoker's expression changed drastically.
In this small East Blue, someone could use Haki??
Most importantly, it was a robot.
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed it.
Smoker's face became as ugly as a rotten egg.
If there was anything that countered Natural-type Devil Fruit Users, it was undoubtedly Haki.
He no longer wanted to delve into why Rapid Edge could use Haki.
No wonder Reno was so fearless and dared to appear on the street.
He had clearly been prepared all along.
"Rapid Edge, what are you waiting for?"
"I still want to drink with this good brother. Hurry up and deal with this eyesore."
Reno was starting to get impatient.
"Lord War King, understood!"
The moment the words fell, Rapid Edge's figure suddenly vanished from his spot.
When he reappeared, he was already above Smoker's head.
"What?? His speed is so fast??"
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