As he spoke, Bassus clenched his fists, ready to fight Raynor.
However, at that moment, a sharp voice was heard from the sniper, speaking with seriousness:
"Stop, Bassus. We can't start a fight with another pirate crew when the captain is absent."
Hearing this, a serious look appeared in Bassus's eyes, and he then glared fiercely at the sniper.
"Hey, hey, Oca. Don't think you can just order me around because the captain favors you."
As he spoke, Bassus clenched his fists, and a wave of heat began to emanate from them.
He was about to launch an attack towards the sniper.
But at that moment, for reasons unknown, the sniper had already circled behind Bassus.
He then pressed the muzzle of his gun to Bassus's head.
Seeing this, Zoro and Sanji both frowned deeply.
Sanji, holding his cigarette, paused for a long time.
"When did that happen? When did he get around behind me!"
A serious look also appeared in Zoro's eyes as he gripped his river blade.
"He's like a ghost."
As he spoke, Zoro deliberately glanced at Usopp, then showed a very disappointed expression.
Seeing this, Usopp struck Zoro's head with his hand and then yelled:
"Hey, what do you mean by that? Explain yourself!"
A serious expression appeared on Bassus's face. He clenched his fists, wanting to resist, but he didn't dare.
Because this guy was the third strongest member of their pirate crew.
His strength was second only to Blackbeard himself.
When it came to sniping skills, no one could possibly be his match.
Observing Bassus's expression, a dark look appeared in Oca's eyes.
"What, do you want to gamble with fate?"
Hearing this, Bassus immediately raised his hands and then said with a smile:
"Why get angry over a bunch of lowlifes? There'll be plenty of time to deal with them. Let's go find the captain."
Upon hearing this, Oca finally lowered his gun. Bassus looked at the Straw Hats with disgust.
"This time, our captain is absent, so you got lucky. But when we meet again, it won't be this easy."
With that, Bassus left with Oca, and Nami finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"That's great, they're finally gone. I thought I was going to die."
As she spoke, Nami opened her eyes and was about to ask Luffy to change course.
But at that moment, Luffy had already jumped ashore, followed closely by Zoro.
Seeing this, Nami gritted her teeth and clenched her fists, saying:
"Hey Luffy, where are you going? We have to get out of this hellhole quickly, or we'll be dead if we run into their captain."
As soon as Nami finished speaking, Raynor also walked to the ship and then jumped ashore.
Seeing this, Nami was completely desperate. She fell to her knees, tears streaming down her face.
"Please, can you at least listen to your crew's opinions?"
Hearing this, Raynor turned his head, lowered the brim of his hat, and looked at Nami, saying:
"It's okay. Even though we've agreed to a battle, as long as we avoid fighting, and they insist on fighting, it'll be breaking the rules. In short, as long as we don't fight, that's all that matters."
At this, Nami's eyes lit up.
Then she stood up and said:
"Oh, right. That's how it is."
Just as she said this, Nami looked again at Luffy and Zoro, those two eager guys.
She was still a bit worried, so she jumped ashore as well, saying:
"Forget it, I'll go with you. You must remember, absolutely no fighting. Do you understand!"
Hearing this, Luffy's eyes sparkled and he nodded, completely insincerely.
Nami sighed helplessly and then led Raynor and the others towards the town center.
Meanwhile, Robin, who had been in the ship's cabin, stood up and said she was going to buy some things.
Seeing both beautiful women heading ashore, Sanji's spirits rose.
"Alright, in that case, I'll go shopping for food with Robin."
But before Sanji could jump off the ship, he was grabbed by the cowardly duo.
Usopp stammered, his chin trembling:
"Hey, Sanji. You can't leave. If you leave, what will we do if those guys come back!"
Chopper, with snot and tears streaming down his face, wiped them on Sanji's suit.
"Yeah, Sanji, please stay and keep us company."
Sanji was too pestered to refuse and could only agree. He sat dejectedly at the table, wiping the smudges off his clothes with a tissue, his eyes filled with despair.
He wanted to go out with Robin or Nami, but he was too slow.
...
Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
Sengoku sat in his office chair, looking at the three wanted posters laid out before him.
A look of shock appeared in his eyes.
The three wanted individuals were Raynor, Luffy, and Zoro.
Sengoku slammed his hand down on the three posters, a serious look in his eyes.
Meanwhile, Garp, sitting on the sofa beside him and eating rice crackers, burst out laughing.
"How useless, World Government. After investigating for so long, all you found is these two words?"
As he spoke, Garp laughed heartily, finished his rice crackers, and then surreptitiously snatched Sengoku's crackers.
Seeing this, Sengoku immediately lunged forward and started a cracker-snatching battle with Garp.
At that moment, a Marine soldier knocked and entered.
Sengoku, after all, had more dignity than Garp. He gave up on the crackers and returned to his desk, clearing his throat twice.
Garp, however, continued to happily munch on his crackers.
Sengoku gritted his teeth in anger.
Sensing the awkward atmosphere, the messenger Marine soldier trembled uncontrollably.
Shakily, he placed a document on the desk.
"Um, Fleet Admiral, the World Government has sent new orders. Please review them."
Hearing this, Sengoku glanced at the rice crackers in Garp's hand.
He then reluctantly picked up the document, untied the string, took out the contents, and began to read.
However, as he read the contents, Sengoku's expression became increasingly serious.
He then slammed his fist on the desk, and the entire Marine headquarters seemed to tremble.
Sengoku gritted his teeth and roared:
"Damn it, the Five Elders! What do you take a righteous Marine for!"
Hearing this, Garp's expression also became slightly serious.
He then walked over to Sengoku and took the document.
But at that moment, without paying attention, Sengoku snatched the rice crackers back.
And he quickly shoved them into his mouth, leaving none for Garp.
Seeing this, Garp's face changed in alarm. He grabbed Sengoku by the neck and said:
"Damn it, you despicable scoundrel! You didn't leave a single piece for me."
Hearing this, Sengoku pushed Garp away directly and said with a stern face:
"These were mine to begin with! How much I eat is my freedom!"
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