Sailing: His comprehension is against the sky, and he comprehends the Eight Gates at the beginning.

"What?! You're saying Moria has already been defeated?"

An angry, deep voice came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

Xiong responded calmly.

"Yes! By the time I arrived here, the battle was already over!"

"The Straw Hat crew has just left this island."

Upon hearing this answer, Satan's eyes immediately filled with rage, and he couldn't help but curse.

"Why did that idiot even provoke the Straw Hat crew?"

Doesn't he have any real self-awareness?

After cursing angrily, Satan Saint composed himself and asked.

Is that guy still breathing?

The bear glanced at the motionless Moria and said calmly.

"I don't know!"

Satan replied.

"As long as that guy is still alive."

"Once he recovers, I want him to continue serving as a Shichibukai!"

"We'll discuss specific measures later!"

"If they keep falling one after another like this, the prestige of the Seven Warlords of the Sea will be gone!"

Xiong responded calmly.

"learn!"

After saying that, he prepared to hang up the phone.

Just then, he heard Satan Saint on the other side add another sentence.

"The deadline we agreed on is fast approaching!"

"Fire Fist Ace's execution date is also approaching."

"You must complete the final modifications before then!"

This is the final deadline!

Upon hearing this, Xiong's usually calm expression finally showed a slight change.

He remained silent for a moment before replying.

"I see!"

"I will keep my promise!"

Having received an affirmative reply, Satan Saint hung up the phone with relief.

But the moment he hung up the phone, Xiong involuntarily uttered a name.

"Bonnie..."

In order to cure his adopted daughter Bonnie's illness, he agreed to Satan Saint's request to be transformed into a human weapon devoid of consciousness.

Now the deadline has arrived, and his biggest concern is Bonnie.

Let's go see her one last time!

The bear thought to itself.

Saint Satan forbade him to meet Bonnie, so he only planned to secretly take one last look at Bonnie as a final farewell.

However, besides that, there is another thing that worries the bear.

He used his ability to teleport to the shore, gazing in the direction the Straw Hat crew had just left, and murmured to himself.

"Let's go see him too!"

...

Onboard the Sunny!

"Yohohoho..."

"Yohohoho..."

307

"Binks' fine wine..."

Brooke played the violin, and Uta sang loudly.

Franky, Usopp, Chopper, and the others stuck chopsticks up their nostrils and danced freely with Karu while listening to their songs and music.

The rest of the people drank and made merry.

The entire ship was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation, creating a lively and harmonious atmosphere!

Although a banquet was already held last night, that was to celebrate the reclaiming of the Shadow.

This party hosted by the Straw Hat crew was to welcome Brook to the crew.

Since learning about Brooke and Laboon's story at the banquet last night, no one has had any objections to Brooke joining the group.

However, at some point, the laughter and merriment on the ship came to an abrupt end.

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to a tall man who had suddenly appeared on the deck.

Most people are puzzled when they see this person.

"Hey! Who are you? Why are you suddenly appearing on our ship?"

"Is it an enemy?"

"This sword seems to have some skill. Let me try it out!"

But at that moment, Robin suddenly exclaimed.

"You are...Bartholomew Kuma!"

Robin's exclamation immediately made many people realize what was happening, and they all frowned.

A few others, unaware of who it was, couldn't help but utter a question.

"Ah? Who is that?"

"He is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, just like Moria!"

Upon hearing this, even strangers immediately realized what was happening and went on high alert.

"Are you here to cause trouble?"

"Are you here to avenge Moria?"

"Hey! You! Say something!"

From the moment he arrived on the ship, Xiong had not uttered a single word, but had been silently observing these people.

Only then did he speak calmly.

"I'm not here to fight you!"

After saying that, Xiong Shi shifted his gaze to Luffy and looked at him.

"I've come to see you! Monkey D. Luffy!"

Upon hearing this, the others were immediately puzzled.

I don't understand why Kuma is looking for Luffy.

But they all remained on guard, ready to strike at any moment.

Luffy glanced at Kuma, then smiled slightly and spoke to the others.

"He means no harm, you don't need to be on guard!"

Hearing Luffy say this, the others, though not understanding, all put away their weapons and returned to normal.

Seeing this, the bear was puzzled and asked.

"Oh? You trust me that much?"

Luffy smiled and said (ceeb).

"I've seen you!"

"You came to Windmill Village to secretly observe me a year ago, didn't you!"

"I noticed you back then, but I didn't expose you because I saw you didn't want to be exposed."

Upon hearing Luffy's words, Uta suddenly remembered them and continued Luffy's words.

"I remembered!"

"I noticed you back then too!"

"I initially thought you were an enemy."

"If Luffy hadn't stopped me, I would have attacked you!"

One day a year ago.

Luffy and Uta were training in a forest when they suddenly sensed an unfamiliar presence approaching them.

However, because he did not sense any killing intent from the other party.

That's why Luffy hasn't made a move yet.

Instead, just as the other person was about to leave, he turned around and glanced back, only to discover that the person was Xiong.

Kuma was surprised to hear what Luffy and Uta said.

"How could that be?! I must have hidden it very well back then."

"How did you find me?"

As soon as he asked the question, Xiong suddenly thought of something and asked incredulously.

"Did you already possess the power of Haki back then?"

Kuma only watched secretly for a while before leaving, and didn't witness Luffy and his crew using Haki.

Luffy smiled faintly and nodded upon hearing this.

Upon receiving confirmation, Xiong felt a sense of entitlement and spoke to himself.

"Indeed! Since you set sail, you've created so many sensational news stories that have shaken the world!"

"Moreover, the speed at which its strength has improved has shocked the entire world."

"It wouldn't make sense if he hadn't mastered Haki very early on!"

No sooner had Xiong finished speaking than Uta couldn't help but ask a question in confusion.

Why are you looking for Luffy?

"Aren't you one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea?"

"The Seven Warlords of the Sea are from the World Government. What do they want with Luffy?"

Upon hearing Uta's question, Kuma's gaze remained fixed on Luffy as he spoke.

"This is my last chance."

"That's why I wanted to see you!"

Hearing Xiong's words, the others felt baffled and even more confused.

Only Luffy knew what Kuma meant.

The bear is about to have its personality erased, turning it into a completely emotionless war machine.

So what he meant by "the last time" was that once the transformation was complete, it would be equivalent to the end of his life.

As for why he wanted to see Luffy...

That's because of his bloodline.