Renji's brilliant smile, in Wakuto's eyes, was like a demon come to claim his life.
Wakuto was stunned, then heard Renji continue, "Bounty of 36 million Berries, Wakuto, right?"
Hearing this, Miguel's eyes grew wary, and he instantly entered a combat stance. He had seen Wakuto's wanted poster. He didn't look like this man, but he wouldn't doubt Renji's words.
Wakuto said with a forced smile, "Hehe, Petty Officer, you jest. I've never heard of..."
Renji's expression remained unchanged as he said, "If I say you are, then you are."
"..."
After a brief silence, Wakuto's smile finally faded. "Hehe, we're not interfering with each other. How about you two pretend you've never seen me?"
"Not a chance."
No sooner had Renji's words fallen than a mechanical spike suddenly shot out from behind Wakuto, so fast that even Miguel didn't have time to react.
"How dare two mere Petty Officers try to target me? Die!"
The expected scene of Renji being shot in the head didn't happen. Wakuto watched the scene before him with a look of utter disbelief.
The metal spike stopped just a few centimeters in front of Renji, like an invisible wall, unable to advance another inch.
"This is impossible!"
Wakuto was greatly alarmed, and dozens of poisoned needles suddenly shot out from various parts of his body. However, without exception, they all stopped in mid-air.
Miguel was equally shocked at the sight. What kind of technique was this!? Could there be another expert in this noodle shop besides them?
Renji stood up, the smile on his face making the previously smug Wakuto feel as if he had fallen into an ice abyss.
Renji didn't know upto what level of attack his current Infinity (Lv. 2) could withstand. But he had experimented. Ordinary bullets without Haki enhancement could no longer harm him, let alone mere metal spikes and poisoned needles?
Renji chuckled, taking a step forward. Under the protection of Infinity, the poisoned needles seemed to be solidified on an invisible ripple, retreating as Renji advanced.
Damn it, this kid is incredibly off!
Running is the best choice.
If I can't provoke him, can't I at least avoid him?
Thoughts flashed through his mind, and with a sudden bang from his legs, which were equipped with jet acceleration devices, Wakuto quickly retreated.
However, such speed was like a snail in front of the current Renji. In a flash, Renji moved right after Wakuto. The overbearing application of Infinity was fully displayed at this moment.
As Renji's body approached, Infinity struck Wakuto like a wall of air, then embedded him into the wall.
The huge impact revealed Wakuto's true form, and the poisoned needles he had previously shot out were forcefully embedded into his body by the compression.
"Ahhhh!"
Amidst Wakuto's painful wails, the other pirates tried to escape. Miguel was about to stop them when he saw a familiar blue and white light orb suddenly form.
Cursed Technique Lapse: Blue!
Boom!
As Renji waved his palm, Blue swept through the noodle shop, unleashing a terrifying suction force that pulled all the pirates in, finally rolling them and the wooden house into a large ball that landed on the ground.
As the wooden house was completely destroyed, passersby outside cast their gazes.
"What's going on? I remember this noodle shop doesn't serve Marines, does it?"
"Look quickly. That ball seems to be made of people and wooden planks."
"I know that guy pinned to the wall. The great pirate with a 36 million Berries bounty. The cyborg, Wakuto."
"To be beaten into such a state, what's the background of this Marine?"
Amidst the exclamations of the crowd, Miguel finally came to his senses. His tall figure stood there, his sheathed sword gleaming with a cold light.
He shouted, "Marines are working, all irrelevant personnel, clear the area!"
The poison quickly took effect. Wakuto was embedded in the wall, unable to move. Only now did he realize what kind of existence he had provoked.
"Bastard... you can't possibly just be a Petty Officer."
After Wakuto's desperate gaze, the understanding Renji twisted his neck, helping him end his suffering.
[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining 3600 Bounty points!]
[Bounty points: 7400]
A single outing earned him almost a small fortune.
Renji scanned the surroundings with a smile, hoping to find familiar faces among the onlookers. However, after a round, they all seemed to be un-bountied small fry.
"Miguel, let's call it a day. Oh right, can you pack that beef noodle for me?"
"Alright, boss, I'll pour out the beef for you too."
Hearing this, Renji turned and glared at Miguel. "Pour what out! Fill it up for me!"
Although Wakuto was an unpardonable pirate, the beef was carefully selected, top-grade ingredients, and the portion was generous.
...
Meanwhile, at Marineford, Fleet Admiral's office.
Purururu... Purururu...
"Gahahahaha, Sengoku!"
As soon as the Den Den Mushi connected, an evil laugh sounded from the other end, making even Sengoku feel a slight discomfort.
Sengoku looked at the Den Den Mushi, and frowned.
"Who are you?"
"Gahahahaha, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, who I am isn't important, but I have a gift here that I'm sure you'll be very interested in."
The office fell silent.
Even Garp, who was usually noisy, was now speechless. He, who was always extremely carefree, had an ominous premonition today.
After a moment of silence, Sengoku spoke, "What gift?"
"Gahaha... Whitebeard Pirates, Second Division Commander, Fire Fist Ace... Is Fleet Admiral satisfied with this gift?"
As the words fell, Garp's expression instantly became unnatural, his eyes fixed on the Den Den Mushi.
"What do you want?"
"Gahaha... I want to become a warlord of the sea."
On the other end of the phone, Marshall D. Teach revealed a sinister grin. An extremely evil plan had already taken shape in his mind.
...
"This beef is good." Miguel said sincerely, it was even better than what he had in the barracks.
Renji said, "Once you're done eating, I'll take you to a good place."
Miguel curiously asked, "Oh? Has boss decided where to apprehend criminals?"
Renji smiled mysteriously, "No, since we're out and about, we naturally have to have some fun."
He leaned close to Miguel's ear and whispered, "I heard that the bubble baths on Sabaody Archipelago are quite famous."
Miguel's eyes widened as he looked at Renji.
Renji frowned.
Had he misjudged him?
Renji was about to perform the Great Memory Erasing Technique when he saw two streams of hot air shoot out from Miguel's nostrils.
"I never thought boss had such a hobby."
"What nonsense are you spouting? This is all so that my justice remains untainted. A little indulgence... a bath and cleaning is perfectly reasonable, isn't it?"
...
Not long after, two figures appeared in front of a luxurious establishment. Those entering and exiting were adorned with gold and silver, all wealthy and influential.
"Boss, didn't you say you were going to take me to eliminate filth and uphold justice? Why are we here?" Miguel asked, looking at the large Venice sign in confusion.
Renji smiled. "With your Petty Officer's salary, I'm afraid you can't even afford the most basic bubble bath."
Miguel was speechless for a moment. "Boss is right."
Patting Miguel's shoulder, Renji strode in and said, "Let's go, I'll help you earn a small fortune or two, then we'll enjoy some supreme-level service."
"Supreme-level!" Miguel's eyes lit up at the words.
"I'll listen to boss. But speaking of which, boss, you actually know this kind of money-making trick?"
"What, are you going to report me?"
Great Memory Erasing Technique preparing (98%)...
"Boss, you misunderstood, I meant... it's very cool."
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