The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

Usopp and Chopper were taken aback by what they heard, and then their eyes widened immediately.

As is well known, the Seven Warlords of the Sea are seven great pirates recognized by the World Government, and they had high bounties before they became Warlords of the Sea.

Once they were granted the title of Shichibukai, their bounties stopped increasing, and the World Government revoked their bounties.

However, this does not mean that their strength is limited to the amount of the previous bounty.

Of course, exceptions include guys like Moria.

"So, this guy is another Shichibukai?!"

Usopp immediately pulled out his gun again. "Didn't they say there are only seven Shichibukai on this sea?!"

"Why have we encountered four already?!"

First Hawkeye, then Crocodile, then Moria, and now Bartholomew Kuma...

Their entanglement with the Seven Warlords of the Sea is a bit too deep, isn't it?!

"They really don't let people have a moment's peace..."

Zoro held his three swords horizontally on either side of his waist, assuming an iaido stance. Although he complained a little, his eyes gleamed with excitement. Perfect, he hadn't had enough after fighting Moria!

Pupu?

A sound like an animal's flesh bouncing suddenly rang out.

The bear's figure vanished from the spot in an instant.

When they reappeared, they were already in the area behind Zoro!

Everyone: "...!!!"

"The same teleportation ability as Link?!"

Zoro immediately turned and retreated, his mind on high alert.

Although this person is about the same size as Moria, the subtle threat emanating from him is several times stronger than Moria's!

"First, a Shichibukai who's not even on the same level as Moria?!"

Seeing Zoro's face change in an instant also made Sanji and Luffy, who were standing nearby, feel a chill.

Even among the Seven Warlords of the Sea, there is a significant difference between them.

Without a doubt, this suddenly appearing Tyrant Kuma possesses the formidable strength of a true Shichibukai.

Just as everyone tensed up and prepared for battle...

"You should leave here first."

Link suddenly turned to Lola and her pirate crew.

"Huh? Are we leaving?!"

Lola and the others were taken aback at first, then quickly shook their heads and exclaimed excitedly:

"How could this be?!"

She cried out, "You helped us defeat Moriah! We've been hiding in the shadows for so long!!"

"Now that we've finally regained our shadow and see a glimmer of hope to return to the sea, how could we possibly back down again?!"

Laura brandished two large swords wildly, clearly determined to fight to the death.

"Well, the main problem is that you're really useless staying here; you'll just be throwing your lives away in vain."

Link stretched his neck and said something rather harsh, "Besides, staying here might affect our performance and become a burden to us."

Lola: "..."

The other pirates: "..."

Although what Link said was true and he was genuinely concerned for their safety, why did his words sound so hurtful (Zhao, right?)...

Upon hearing this, Lola first gripped the knife tightly in her hand, but soon it fell limply to her side.

"I see

She sighed, looking somewhat dejected, and said, "We'll leave here right away."

Although it's hard to admit, the fact is that this level of combat is indeed beyond their capabilities.

Staying here will only cause trouble for Link and the others.

"let's go!!"

Lola bit her lip in frustration as she urged her companions to leave.

The others exchanged glances for a moment, then, seeing that Lola had given the order and that the Straw Hat crew truly didn't need their help, they...

They could only hang their heads and leave this place, feeling very unwilling.

As they retreated, Big Bear simply watched the group silently, without making any move.

The Straw Hat Pirates also kept their eyes fixed on him, fearing that he might suddenly attack.

A moment later, after Lola and the others had all gone far away, only the Straw Hat Pirates remained in the arena. (Then, Brook added...)

Luffy glanced at Brook, who had drawn his cane-sword, and asked, "Why don't you come with us?"

"Because you helped me get my shadow back..."

Brooke also twirled his sword, "And although I'm not very strong, at least I won't be a burden!"

[There will be an extra chapter today, either this evening or tonight!]

262 Alright, Big Bear isn't an outsider, he's one of us. Put down your weapons!

"Don't worry about me, just go and fight! Yohohohoho!!"

He was still there, laughing optimistically and cheerfully, but he was also holding his sword directly at the bear.

"Is that so?"

Luffy grinned and placed his hand on his hat. "Then you'd better be careful."

As he spoke, he spread his legs apart, clenched one fist and braced himself against the floor, about to unleash the second-gear move again.

"Dual-wielding..."

Zoro also placed his hands on the scabbard at his waist, ready to use Iaijutsu at any moment.

"The first cut of meat..."

Sanji slowly raised his leg.

"The wind is coming..."

Franky spread his right wrist and aimed at the bear.

"Rumble Ball..."

Chopper was also very nervous, clutching the new Rumble Ball he had been working on for some time.

Nami, Usopp, and the others grabbed their weapons and stood ready with Robin.

The atmosphere in the room immediately became serious and tense.

Upon seeing this, Big Bear didn't say much, but placed his hand on his glove, preparing to remove it.

Just as another great battle against the Seven Warlords of the Sea was about to begin, the atmosphere in the arena was tense, and the battle horns could sound at any moment... "Alright, everyone put down your weapons!"

Link shook his wrist first and casually sat down on a piece of gravel next to him.

“Da Xiong is not an outsider, he’s one of us. There’s no need to be so tense.”

After saying that, he felt a little thirsty, so he took out a bottle of beverage from his spatial bag and gulped it down.

The Straw Hat crew: "???!!!"

What... what does this mean?!

Everyone looked at Link with bewildered expressions.

He looked so carefree and relaxed, as if he really didn't consider the Shichibukai Tyrant Kuma in front of him a danger.

No, we have already taken all precautions and made all necessary preparations.

You suddenly say, these aren't enemy 747 people, they're not outsiders, but actually our own people?!

This is too sudden. Anyone would be stunned and unable to accept it.

No, there are still two that I can accept quickly.

"What? So it's one of our own."

Luffy immediately dispelled the Armament Haki wrapping around his hands, and sat cross-legged on the ground, chuckling to himself.

"You should have said so earlier, Link. I almost threw a punch just now."

"Reading... so he's one of us?!"

Chopper, who was about to eat the Rumble Ball, took it out of his mouth and looked at the bear with some curiosity.

"We actually have one of our own Shichibukai?!"

He blinked, looking quite surprised.

Nami, Usopp, Zoro, Sanji, Robin, and Franky: "..."

You two actually believed that?!

And without giving any reason, they just let their guard down and became completely unguarded?!

That's too much... Well, if Link said that, then there's no problem.

As the most reliable man in the Straw Hat Pirates, if he says so, then it is indeed true.

Everyone had complete trust in Link, but the idea that a Shichibukai was one of their own was still somewhat unbelievable.

"Did we know him before?!"

Zoro sheathed his sword, Sanji lowered his foot, and the others also put away their weapons and weapons.

Everyone looked at Link, waiting for his answer.

"Don't you recognize me?"

Link wiped his mouth and told the truth.

The group: "...???"

"Then why do you say this guy is one of us?!"

Nami pointed to the tyrant Kuma, who was also frozen in place and remained silent, and said:

"This guy just said he was going to take care of us, he's clearly the enemy!!"

"No, that was just an excuse he used to appease his superiors as a Shichibukai. He was actually an undercover agent."

The Straw Hat crew: "!!! An undercover agent?!!"

They could understand each word Link said individually, but when those words were put together to form a sentence, they couldn't understand it.

An undercover agent? A Shichibukai?!

What exactly does this mean?!

The Straw Hat Pirates weren't the only ones with these mixed thoughts; Kuma, who was about to take off his gloves, also stopped in his tracks.

“【Props Maker】Link…”

His gaze, hidden behind his frameless glasses, fell on Link, seemingly with some surprise.

"He seems to know me very well..."

Big Bear pondered silently in his heart.

As an excellent undercover agent, one must be extremely cautious with every step taken due to the dangerous environment.

Even if he were facing his own leader's biological son, it would be the same.

"Bartholomew Kuma, originally from the South Blue, was the former king of the Kingdom of Sorbet. He was known as the 'Tyrant' and was rumored to have been an arrogant and brutal pirate in the past."

Link explained everything about the bear to everyone, "but he joined the Revolutionary Army in his early years for some reason and became a cadre of the Revolutionary Army."

"He was among the earliest members of the Revolutionary Army, and was later regarded as a right-hand man by the leader Monkey D. Dragon. He was subsequently ordered to infiltrate the World Government and become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."