After Yaka Zhuo's demise, Lu Yu cast an admiring glance at Kuina.
It must be said, Kuina's timing was perfect.
It was as if Lu Yu had been tricked.
The moment Yaka Zhuo grabbed Lu Yu, his psychological defenses dropped significantly.
When victory is within reach, it's the easiest time to let one's guard down.
False security cost Yaka Zhuo his life.
Otherwise, given Kuina's condition, even a sneak attack might not have been a one-hit kill.
"What a spectacular battle!"
"However, a Sky Dragon Guards dropout is indeed just a dropout."
"To be killed by two youngsters."
"How about it, do you want to be my guard!?"
Just then, an arrogant voice entered their ears.
Looking up, a lavishly dressed man with a distinct aristocratic aura appeared on the deck.
Most importantly, when he appeared, the other nobles around him clearly showed respect.
It was clear that this man was likely the highest-ranking individual on this ship.
"Kuina, do you want to be my crew member?"
Lu Yu completely ignored the noble, instead shifting his gaze to Kuina.
One must know, this was an existence with even greater talent than Zoro.
As for why the feigned death occurred, Lu Yu was unsure of the specific reason.
But these things weren't important to him.
"Crew member!?"
"That's right… you're a pirate!"
Their cooperation had been good just now, but only now did Kuina remember.
Lu Yu was a pirate!
She didn't have a good impression of pirates.
Moreover, the main point was that Lu Yu's purpose for boarding the ship should have been to rob this merchant ship.
She disliked pirates who engaged in such acts even more.
"I'm sorry, I don't want to become a pirate!"
Kuina refused without the slightest hesitation.
Her country was suffering, with people living in destitution, due to the rampant piracy.
Her attitude towards pirates was one of extreme resistance.
"Zoro has already become a pirate, and he's already set sail."
"Pirates aren't necessarily all destructive forces."
"I, Dragon Hunting Pirates Captain, Lu Yu!"
"Invite you to join the Dragon Hunting Pirates!"
Lu Yu mentioned Zoro, then invited her again.
At this moment, Kuina was stunned.
She had been very curious before.
Why did Lu Yu know of her existence?
Now that Lu Yu mentioned Zoro again, it made Kuina even more confused.
After faking her death, she had been cultivating under an assumed name.
Even now, the name she used publicly wasn't Kuina.
However, Lu Yu not only recognized her immediately.
He also knew the relationship between her and Zoro.
In such circumstances, Kuina developed a strong interest in this pirate before her.
As the saying goes, curiosity kills the cat and women.
The moment Kuina became interested, Lu Yu had already won.
"My ship is over there, you go rest for a bit first."
"I'll bring your sword back to you."
"Since you dislike the pirate's way, then I won't let you participate."
Lu Yu smiled.
Then, he walked towards Kuina.
"Hey, what are you doing…"
"Let go of me, I haven't… Ah…"
Before Kuina could finish speaking, Lu Yu directly picked her up and threw her out.
"Luo Erji, take Kuina back to the ship."
"She's a formal crew member!"
Lu Yu shouted to Luo Erji, then immediately turned to face the nobles before him.
"Have you considered it?"
"I'm willing to pay 100 million Berries a year to hire you as my guard."
"Pirates are just a joke."
"To live leisurely on this sea, pirates are the most useless existence."
"Follow me, I am the great noble of the Allied Nations' Akoslan Kingdom—Prince Onis!"
Onis spread his arms, speaking with an air of wealth and arrogance.
In his opinion, everything in this world had a price.
If things couldn't be settled, it was simply because the price hadn't been agreed upon.
Lu Yu seemed very young.
At this age, he could defeat a Sky Dragon Guards.
This man's future was completely promising.
100 million Berries, in his eyes, was nothing.
"I refuse!"
Lu Yu said, dragging his long sword, walking step by step towards the noble before him.
"Protect Prince Onis!"
Immediately, the guards who had been in the ship's cabin blocked Onis.
"Not enough money?"
"Two hundred million Berries!"
Onis casually pushed aside the guards, his face filled with pride and disdain.
Money… in his eyes, was just a number.
Putting everything else aside, the value of the goods on this ship alone was over a billion!
This amount of money, in his eyes, was completely insignificant.
"Thump, thump, thump…"
Lu Yu didn't speak, still dragging his long sword, pressing closer step by step.
"Three hundred million… No, five hundred million Berries!"
"Do you know what five hundred million means!?"
"Even if you were a pirate and robbed your whole life, you might not be able to get this much money."
"Now, all you need to do is be my guard."
…
"Screech!"
Before Onis could continue.
Lu Yu's long sword cut an dazzling arc.
All the guards who had been blocking Onis were beheaded.
Blood splattered on Onis's face, and large heads rolled to his feet.
"I just said, I refuse!"
"Moreover, your so-called money… truly holds no appeal!"
Lu Yu said, raising the long sword in his hand.
"No…"
"You can't, I am a great noble of the Allied Nations!"
"If you dare to lay a hand on me, the Marine will send a general to hunt you down!"
"Hahaha… That's right, I'm a great noble, you couldn't possibly…"
"Screech!"
"Noisy!"
Before Onis could continue speaking, Lu Yu's long sword had already swung out.
Directly beheading Onis.
In the second before he lost his breath, Onis still couldn't believe Lu Yu actually dared to attack him.
"Great Noble Onis has been killed!"
"I must be dreaming, a great noble of the Allied Nations, actually killed by a pirate?"
"Yes, yes, haha, this is a dream…"
"Impossible, I must have seen wrong, that…"
…
The nobles who had been standing by, watching 'elegantly', now all had expressions of panic on their faces.
But the next moment, when Lu Yu's long sword struck.
Only then did they recognize reality.
What noble status, what power and position…
At this moment, they were so pale and powerless.
Soon, the screams on this luxurious merchant ship ceased.
"Ding, attacked an Allied Nations' great noble's merchant ship, information automatically sent to Marineford, gained 8000 Reputation Points."
As the system's notification sound echoed, a surge of energy began to flow into Lu Yu's body.
That's right, as Reputation Points increase, there will be physical enhancements.
However, this system automatically sending information to Marineford, this operation is a bit flashy!
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