Chapter 27 - Speed is Power, Have You Ever Been Kicked by Lightning?

Chapter 27 - Speed is Power, Have You Ever Been Kicked by Lightning?

"Here I am, what's the rush?!"

Renji strode forward with big steps and then took a leap to directly step onto the stage.

Do these guys still think I'm the same as I was a while ago?!

Today, I'm definitely going to teach them a lesson.

"You bastard, I thought you weren't coming!"

"Captain Rocks, hurry up and start. I can't wait to beat this guy!"

The pirates in the audience, seeing Renji's arrogant expression, couldn't help but feel the urge to fight him. It was extremely uncomfortable to see Renji showing off in front of them.

Especially with that handsome face that looked like a pretty boy, it made people want to punch him into a pig's head.

"Ha ha ha, Renji, you bastard. If you don't hide, there's going to be a fatality soon!"

Golden Lion, biting on a cigar, turned his head to look at Renji. He couldn't understand why Renji had come back. Couldn't he just forfeit?

Does he really think he can become very strong within a month?

"Golden Lion, you old bastard. I'm not dead yet, and I'll definitely live longer than you!"

Renji retorted mercilessly. In the Rocks Pirates, being weak would only lead to being looked down upon.

Even though Renji used to be weak, he was never afraid. If Golden Lion cursed at him, he would curse back without hesitation.

If you ask why he was so brave back then?

Joking!

He has always been this brave!

It's definitely not because Rocks was protecting him from behind!

"Is that so?"

Golden Lion gave a strange smile. He took Renji's words as just pre-death arrogance.

There were quite a few people here who were stronger than Renji, not to mention that many people had already targeted Renji as their main goal.

Naturally, Renji was in for a tough time soon.

"Zezeze, I love to tell the truth!"

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Golden Lion turned his head and looked at Renji with a strange expression. It seemed that Renji always came up with sentences he couldn't understand.

What does Zezeze mean?

This kind of reduplicative word suddenly made Golden Lion feel a chill. Is this guy really like the rumors say, liking men?

With my handsome and debonair appearance, especially my flowing hair, which has charmed countless girls, if this guy likes men, he will definitely like my type.

Damn it!

I must stay away from Renji in the future.

No!

Renji will die today, so it doesn't matter, I don't need to avoid him.

Golden Lion was thinking about the rumors of Renji in the pirate group. It seemed that he had never experienced the friendship of men.

There were rumors that Charlotte Linlin had approached Renji, and even the ship's Goro Lisa and Kurotsuki Momo had shown their love to Renji, but were all rejected by Renji. Of course, Renji didn't even know that he had been loved by them.

But even if they had shown their love, Renji would still refuse.

Charlotte Linlin is indeed the first beauty of the Rocks Pirates now.

But damn it, this guy is going to have children with many races.

Unless I have a fetish for green hats and like minotaurs, otherwise I would never accept the old lady. Moreover, the old lady's body will deform after giving birth later, and she will become a fat woman directly.

Goro Lisa is also the former emperor of the previous previous previous Kujaku Island, and now she is also a standard beauty, but she will become a smaller version of Baba Yaga later.

Kurotsuki Momo will become an old witch directly later.

Renji also doesn't understand why there is such a big difference between women in the Naruto world and the One Piece world.

When people in the Naruto world get old, at most they really get old. Their height won't shrink, and there won't be too exaggerated changes. Like Kurenai, it is natural that there are few. You can see the traces of time on her, but it won't be like the butcher knife in the One Piece world, which directly makes women unrecognizable to their own mothers.

"Hey, what kind of look do you have, you bastard?"

Renji noticed Golden Lion's disdainful look and felt numb.

It seemed that this guy was thinking about something bad.

"Nothing, I just feel that you, this bastard, are going to die today. Don't worry, I will watch your funeral!"

Golden Lion took a puff of smoke and didn't say much.

He felt that there was no point in talking with Renji.

Anyway, he was going to die soon.

"Old Lion, I'm really touched. Don't worry, after you die, I will burn more beauties for you."

These two guys started again.

Whitebeard, who was listening to their conversation, also turned his head with interest.

He was already used to their bickering.

In the Rocks Pirates, Renji and John had a good relationship. He also got along well with Renji. Other people didn't have much contact with Renji, but their relationship wasn't particularly bad.

But only Golden Lion, these two would really start arguing as soon as they met.

"You bastard, do you want to die?" Saying this, Golden Lion turned his head directly to Rocks and said: "Captain, I apply to have a one-on-one with him!!"

Damn it!

This mouth is even more poisonous than mine. What does it mean to burn some beauties for me after death?

Does he think I like this kind of thing?

This annoying words combined with this expression, Golden Lion couldn't bear it, and directly applied to Rocks to have a one-on-one with Renji. Before the captain competition, he must let Renji know his strength.

Otherwise, Renji might die without knowing how strong I am.

"I said you two." Rocks helplessly rubbed his forehead, then looked at the two for a while, and continued: "Can you wait until later? I'm not here to watch you fight. Do you really want to fight? If you do, I can fight with you!"

Rocks couldn't stand these two troublemakers either.

Are you eating fried cakes?

What is the purpose of my holding this competition?!

First of all, my pirate group has just been gathered, and so many people have joined. I must make others convinced.

So, these captains are the best choice. A competition can also see whether the captains are watered down, and also see if there are any other potential people who have not been discovered.

In addition, it is to let others see the strength of the captains, which is also convenient for them to recruit some pirates to join our team later.

Otherwise, many pirates have not been assigned to the squad, and it is not easy to manage sometimes.

In addition, it is to enhance the team's cohesion. At least in the matter of the Valley of the Gods, he does not want any accidents to happen.

"Let's forget it, after all, Golden Lion can't beat you either." Renji said, turning his head and looking at Golden Lion with a serious expression: "Old Lion, although you have been cursing me before, but as a father, I still have to consider for you. Don't worry, I won't let you fight with Captain Rocks."

Click.

Golden Lion's grip on the withered branch and Sakazuki tightened as well.

He couldn't hold back anymore; he wanted to kill Renji right now.

"Renji, you should hold your tongue!"

John, standing nearby, couldn't bear to watch anymore.

Bro, if you keep talking like this, even if you don't die on this arena, you might end up dead at Golden Lion's hands later, right?

Are you really not afraid at all?

"Alright, you two have said enough. Let's start the match, everyone. Don't waste any more time!"

Rocks waved his hand, and as soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding pirates immediately became restless, and their first target was Renji.

After all, Renji was the captain who was universally acknowledged as the weakest in the pirate crew.

"Renji, Renji, don't blame us. It's just that you're the weakest!"

"Sorry, I'm from Golden Lion's squad, so I have to get back at the boss!"

"It's decided, it's you, Renji!!!"

The pirates swarmed forward, rushing towards Renji.

Compared to the other six arenas, Whitebeard, Golden Lion, and Charlotte Linlin didn't have a single person step up. Everyone was smart enough to know that unless they really wanted to challenge these three, and not just for the position of captain, no one would choose them.

As for Ochoku, John, and Silver Axe, although some people did step up, compared to Renji, it was a very small number.

In addition to the pirates who rushed forward, there were also quite a few pirates watching from the stands. They were planning to wait until the end to make their move. Although stepping up now might give them a temporary advantage, only the one standing at the end would be the ultimate victor.

Each person only had one chance to challenge. If they were killed or knocked off the stage, they would be considered defeated. This was to prevent pirates from continuously taking turns to attack and drain the opponent's energy. Once on the stage, life or death was not a concern.

Some were willing to risk their lives for the captain, but many others were just there to watch the spectacle.

"Renji, if you get down by yourself, you can still save your life. Otherwise, don't blame us if our blades and swords can't distinguish friend from foe!"

The pirates were somewhat hesitant with Renji, not because of his strength, but because Renji's backing was Rocks. So, they were a bit cautious.

Therefore, if Renji could get down by himself, that would be the best.

"Speaking of which, what are you guys afraid of? My strength is just so-so. If you're afraid of hurting me, you can just get down yourselves."

"Well, then don't blame us!"

The pirates saw that Renji wouldn't get down, and they naturally understood that talking alone wouldn't work.

Since Renji was determined to stay in the captain's position, they could only use their strength to tell Renji that it wasn't something he could just cling to.

"Don't touch Renji!"

A pirate had already taken out a pistol and aimed it at Renji's head. Apparently, while Renji was talking with others just now, he had circled around to Renji's side and pulled out the pistol to aim at him.

"So scary~"

Renji raised both hands, making a gesture of surrender. The pirates watching were all stunned.

So that's it?

"Is this guy just going to back down? Just for the sake of his life?"

A flash of disappointment crossed Golden Lion's face. Although he liked to banter with Renji, it was because he reluctantly acknowledged Renji. Otherwise, he wouldn't even bother to bicker with a clown. But if Renji just backed down like this, he would be extremely disappointed.

"A swordsman is about to lose his own edge, huh?"

Ochoku sighed, not understanding. It was just a gun, right? Was Renji really afraid?

Or did he see so many pirates around and know he couldn't win, so he decided to give up?

But isn't it the spirit of a swordsman to do what you know can't be done?

"I almost got tricked by you, you little brat! Were you off playing on Sky Island these past few days?!"

Captain John stared at Renji in disbelief. Yesterday, he was thinking how shameful Renji's effort was, sneaking off to work hard without telling him. But today, he saw this scene.

So you were just playing around the whole time?

And you didn't even take me with you?

Fine, fine, fine!

Every time I throw a party, I definitely bring Renji along, but Renji goes to play and doesn't take me!

"Gu rararara, this guy!?"

A flash of curiosity crossed Whitebeard's eyes. He didn't really believe that Renji would just surrender like this.

"Go ahead and get down if you're surrendering!"

The pirate holding the gun couldn't help but feel a bit smug.

He didn't expect that his gun would intimidate Renji.

From this perspective, he was a temporary victor, right?

Even if he lost later, his name would still be spread around.

"Speed is power. Have you ever been kicked by lightning?"

Renji turned his head to look at the pirate. Before he could react, his face was instantly kicked by Renji's calf, and then he was sent flying directly!

Him?!

Did I just see that right?!

The Goro Goro no Mi?!

"No way? That guy actually ate the Goro Goro no Mi? Buddy, don't tell me you went to Sky Island just to eat a Goro Goro no Mi? Are you okay? Are you okay? Are you okay?"

John's mouth dropped open, his eyeballs almost popped out of their sockets, and his mouth fell directly to the ground.

Damn it!

You weren't working hard in secret; you were eating a devil fruit in secret.

And you ate the Goro Goro no Mi?!

Are you crazy or something?!

Why become so strong?

"Hahaha, you bastard, you actually ate the Goro Goro no Mi. No wonder you're even more arrogant than before. I, Golden Lion, have never seen such an arrogant person in my life. You really are something. Why didn't you eat the Goro Goro no Mi earlier?"

From what John just said, it was clear that Renji had known the location of the Goro Goro no Mi for a long time.

But he never ate it.

Did this guy just quietly eat the Goro Goro no Mi to surprise everyone at this moment?

He had to admit that he was indeed stunned for a moment.

After all, whether it's the Mera Mera no Mi or the Gura Gura no Mi, if the user wasn't strong, these two fruits would actually be inferior to the Goro Goro no Mi. Even if you're not very smart, with the Goro Goro no Mi, you can still develop a strong power.

"Not a pure swordsman anymore. Why do all swordsmen have to eat devil fruits, Renji, you bastard!!!!"

Ochoku roared in anger, but the next second he also deflated.

Because he understood Renji.

If it were him, with the Goro Goro no Mi right in front of him, he would also hesitate whether to eat it or not, let alone the situation Renji was in, where he had to eat it to boost his combat power!

(End of Chapter)

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