Too scary.
Usopp was so scared he almost wet his pants.
He didn't expect it.
Inside the East Blue.
To actually have such a vicious pirate.
"Don't kill me!"
"I was actually just bragging. Please let me go!"
Usopp shouted not to kill him, while kneeling and begging for mercy.
And at this time.
Luffy seemed to recognize Usopp.
"Hey!"
"Your name is Usopp?!"
"You're Yasopp's son, right? He often mentions you!"
Hearing these words.
Usopp first seemed a little frozen, then he looked at Luffy, his face somewhat excited.
"Why do you know about him?"
"Where is he?"
[System: Congratulations to the host for triggering a new mission. Invite Usopp to join the crew. Upon success, you will receive 500 experience points for all stats.]
Seeing the new system mission.
Raynor was very happy.
Now he didn't have to choose.
Great.
Thinking of this.
Raynor then looked at Usopp.
In that moment.
Usopp, who was already talking to Luffy.
Tensed up again.
His face was terrified.
The powerful presence that Raynor unintentionally released made him tremble all over.
Of course.
He didn't know what that presence was.
It was actually from Haki.
After all, in the East Blue.
Currently.
The concept of Haki hasn't become widespread.
Usopp didn't know.
Which was understandable.
Although Raynor didn't want to.
Waste too much time here.
They could just take Usopp away.
That would be best, of course.
But when he thought about it, there seemed to be someone else here.
Who needed to be taken care of.
He believed.
Once he got rid of that guy, he could definitely get a lot of rewards.
Thinking of this.
Raynor didn't want to waste any more time, he walked straight to Usopp.
Seeing Raynor.
"You, don't come any closer!"
Usopp started flailing his arms and legs, slumping backwards, waving his arms non-stop.
"Hey, Usopp, don't be so scared, Raynor isn't that scary!"
Luffy said with a smile.
But Usopp didn't care about that.
The powerful presence that Raynor had released earlier still lingered in his mind.
He was afraid of Raynor.
Afraid to his core.
And just then.
Raynor reached out his right hand directly towards Usopp.
Usopp was still scared.
Afraid to move.
However, with Raynor's constant encouragement, Usopp finally put his hand on Raynor's hand.
"Let's be friends!"
"Usopp!"
Raynor used some strength.
And immediately pulled Usopp up.
Seeing this.
Zoro's eyes showed a hint of surprise.
He seemed to understand something.
Then Zoro laughed:
"I didn't expect it!"
"You actually have this side to you!"
Faced with Zoro's undisguised "mockery".
Raynor didn't care.
Seeing such a happy scene.
Usopp instantly felt relieved.
Then.
He took Raynor and the others to his place.
After eating some simple food.
Raynor looked at Usopp's worried face and asked:
"Usopp!"
"You seem to have something on your mind?"
Hearing these words.
Usopp quickly tried to hide it:
"Ah, no, no, oh, right, I have something to do, I have to go out for a bit, make yourselves at home!"
Saying that.
Usopp ran out without looking back.
Seeing this.
Raynor sighed and then stood up.
He knew.
Usopp must be going to Kaya.
If he wasn't mistaken.
Kaya should be in danger now.
You had to know.
The captain of the Rocks Pirates, Kuro, seemed to be after her fortune.
Since they came all this way.
And wanted to get Usopp to join them.
This matter.
Couldn't be left unsolved.
Like they say, if you carry someone halfway, you might as well take them all the way.
Thinking.
Raynor walked straight out the door.
And Zoro and Luffy smiled at each other.
They knew their teammate all too well.
Soon.
The two also followed him out.
After Raynor followed him.
Sure enough.
Usopp was going to find Kaya.
He watched them.
Usopp climbed onto the treetop.
Then he knocked on Kaya's window.
Kaya, who was usually sick, immediately became happy when she heard the sound. She got up and opened the window.
And when Kaya showed half of her body.
Raynor couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
Looking at this girl with golden hair, a kind face, and fair skin.
Raynor felt like he had suddenly figured something out.
No wonder Usopp wanted to protect her.
This kind of sickly beauty.
Could indeed arouse people's limitless desire to protect her.
"Usopp, why are you here?"
"Didn't you say you were coming tomorrow?"
"You should leave quickly, if the butler sees you, he'll get angry again!"
Hearing these words.
Usopp's eyes showed a hint of worry.
He wanted to say something.
But.
It seemed a little hard to say.
In the end, Usopp gritted his teeth, mustered his courage, and said:
"Kaya, you absolutely can't trust that butler, actually..."
As soon as he finished speaking.
Kuro, wearing a black suit, had slowly walked out.
He had his hair slicked back and wore glasses.
Feeling the powerful presence on Kuro's body.
Usopp was shocked.
The words that had already reached his throat were immediately swallowed back down.
"Miss Kaya, haven't I told you, don't associate with this guy, he's a well-known liar!"
Hearing these words.
Usopp's eyes narrowed slightly.
After such a set-up, no matter what he said, Kaya would no longer believe him.
But.
He had indeed heard before.
This guy.
Wanted to steal Miss Kaya's family fortune.
And.
He also wanted to work with his former pirate crew.
To attack the entire village.
At that time, after robbing the fortune, they might also massacre the village.
This matter was too important.
He didn't dare to hide anything.
Despite Kuro's strong pressure, Usopp still forced himself to say:
"Listen to me, this guy, is going to destroy the entire village and steal all of your property!"
"Kaya, run away with me quickly, otherwise, it'll be too late!"
Saying that.
Usopp grabbed Kaya's hand and was about to leave.
But at this time.
Kaya's eyes constricted sharply.
"Let go of me!"
Kaya then slapped Usopp's hand away.
There was no way she could believe that Kuro would be that kind of person.
"You're lying!"
"The butler and I have depended on each other for so many years, how could he want to steal our family's property!"
"If he wanted to!"
"Would I still be alive now?"
Kaya's words.
Left Usopp speechless.
But Raynor at this time.
Couldn't stand it anymore.
"Then let me prove that what Usopp is saying is true!"
Raynor walked a few steps and came to Usopp's side.
"Raynor!"
Usopp was stunned.
He never expected that Raynor would be here.
"Usopp!"
"You didn't tell me when you were in trouble!"
"You didn't think of me as a friend!"
After speaking.
Raynor released a trace of Haki from all over his body.
"Kid!"
"What are you?!"
Kuro immediately showed a horrified expression.
He couldn't help but take a step back.
And at this time.
Raynor clenched his fists, revealing an evil smile, he looked at Kuro with cold eyes and said:
"I'm just someone who can't stand deception!"
"If I remember correctly!"
"Your nickname is Kuro of a Thousand Plans, right?!"
"I'm going to prove that everything Usuop said is true!"
"Right, if you don't dodge my next move, you might die!"
As soon as he finished speaking.
Raynor immediately leaped.
Rushing up the treetop.
Coming directly in front of Kuro.
Haki wrapped around his right hand.
Raynor clenched his fist and punched it hard at Kuro.
In that moment.
Kuro's eyes showed a horrified expression.
He actually felt a powerful pressure from this kid in front of him.
And.
Indeed.
If he didn't dodge, he would definitely die.
Thinking of this.
"Silent Step!"
This was an assassination technique that used cat-like footsteps to move at high speed.
Using his signature move.
Kuro instantly dodged this fatal blow.
Seeing this.
Kaya couldn't help but look serious.