Ryuya's arrival in Foosha Village wasn't a secret, especially after his duel with Mihawk.
Admiral White Dove Ryuya, the newly crowned world's greatest swordsman, was famous thanks to Morgans' sensational reporting.
Almost everyone knew. East Blue pirates, hearing of Ryuya's arrival, hid in their lairs, fearing an encounter.
Mountain bandits, less concerned with newspapers, knew they couldn't escape if encountered.
Morgans' newspaper focused on the Navy, and Admiral White Dove Ryuya's fame reached unprecedented heights.
Even Whitebeard and Shanks had changed their opinions of Ryuya.
So, the Marine branch, confirming it was Ryuya, said, "Admiral White Dove, thank you for your service."
The voice echoed, stunning everyone.
Those who'd mocked Ryuya as poor were wide-eyed in disbelief. They were shocked. Was this really Admiral White Dove? Why was he dressed so plainly?
Higuma was the first to react. He examined Ryuya, "Whether you're Admiral White Dove or not, true strongmen don't roam the seas! Pirates are just weaklings who only show off!"
Higuma said, "Since you're so boastful, I'll start with you! Those who anger me don't survive!"
Higuma fired his pistol at Ryuya. The bullet tore through the air.
Makino closed her eyes. But before it hit Ryuya, he casually extended his arm, without even using Armament Haki. With his index and middle fingers, he caught the bullet.
The Bijo Bijo no Mi's ability faded, revealing Ryuya's admiral's attire. Everyone's eyes widened. They hadn't expected this to be the famous Admiral White Dove!
"Didn't you know? Interrupting someone enjoying their drink is incredibly rude!"
Those who'd mocked Ryuya were terrified, fearing retribution. They were just simple villagers.
Ryuya didn't care. He snapped his fingers.
Awakened Bijo Bijo no Mi! The surroundings became blurry, under Ryuya's control. Figures emerged, restraining Higuma's arms and legs, spreading him out.
The power was overwhelming.
Higuma's eyes widened. He had a bad feeling.
A phantom figure appeared, firing a bullet into Higuma's head.
There was no visible wound, only intense pain that made Higuma roar. The pain was unbearable, causing his eyes to widen.
Ryuya was testing his awakened Bijo Bijo no Mi's abilities.
It was a powerful support-type Devil Fruit. He could create anything within a certain range, even implanting illusions or pain into people's minds.
It all happened in an instant. People saw Higuma screaming, as if being tortured. They fled the bar.
Ryuya didn't waste time on Higuma, killing him painlessly—inducing brain death. He tossed the body out.
Then, those who'd fled returned!
Ryuya was puzzled. "Why are you back?"
They shouted, "Admiral White Dove! Outside the island! Outside the island!!!"
Ryuya disappeared, reappearing outside.
"Shave!"
He saw a large Sea King causing havoc, creating huge waves that threatened Foosha Village.
If Ryuya wasn't mistaken, it was the Near-Sea King from the original story. Its red eyes showed it was enraged.
Ryuya guessed Luffy had defeated it, and it was now attacking Foosha Village.
Sure enough, as Ryuya thought this, Garp ran towards them…
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