Pica shrieked incessantly in anger, his voice sharp and weak, almost like a whimper, filled with a sense of sorrow and a trembling tone close to sobbing:
"Where is he... where is he really... I must not let him get close to Doffy! Damn Straw Hat!"
At this moment, amidst the shattered, collapsed, and messy buildings, Luffy, carrying Law, ran frantically towards the palace with a look of disgust on his face.
Zoro asked curiously, "Luffy... do you know that weird guy from just now?"
Luffy, expressionless, turned to look at Zoro beside him and replied, "Ah... you mean Cabbage."
"Cabbage? What's that? Is it a name?" Zoro was full of confusion, his brows furrowed into a 'Sichuan' shape.
Luffy explained as he ran, "I met him at the Colosseum. There were a lot of other strange guys there too."
"I see." Zoro nodded thoughtfully.
Luffy was sprinting at full speed, the wind whistling in his ears. Suddenly, a familiar sound reached him.
He abruptly looked up, only to see Chinjo with his two Grandson, suddenly dart out from a dim corner, charging towards them like a mad bull, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Luffy's face instantly filled with disgust, his features almost scrunching together, and he quickened his pace, wishing he could just fly.
"Ah!... Damn it... Run!" Luffy yelled at Zoro, then desperately charged forward, each step covering what felt like ten feet.
Chinjo and his two companions, who had finally locked onto Luffy's location, watched his accelerating escape, and their anger flared up instantly.
Chinjo's eyes were wide and seemed to be spitting fire as he roared:
"Why are you running! Don't run! Stop! Garp's Grandson!
Why are you running!! Martial Head!!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Chinjo planted his feet firmly on the ground, his knees slightly bent, his upper body leaning forward, like a powerful bow ready to unleash an arrow.
Immediately after, he shot out like an arrow from a bowstring, moving so fast that it was almost impossible to catch with the naked eye. In an instant, he had flashed in front of Luffy. Luffy could only slam on the brakes and stop.
The hammerhead collided violently with the ground, emitting a dull thud. The powerful impact instantly cracked the ground, and cracks spread rapidly like a spiderweb from the point of impact.
At the same time, a cloud of dust that blotted out the sky rose from the ground, and dense smoke billowed.
Chinjo slowly straightened up, his movements unhurried, then turned around, his gaze firmly fixed on Luffy behind him.
"I told you not to run! Garp's Grandson!" he yelled, his voice carrying an undeniable firmness.
Seeing this, Luffy's mouth twitched slightly, feeling that this person was truly too difficult to deal with.
However, the next scene greatly surprised Luffy.
Chinjo's expression suddenly changed. His originally serious face was instantly replaced by a gentle smile. He squinted, smiling kindly, his eyes full of softness, as he quietly looked at Luffy.
"Don't misunderstand, Garp's Grandson," Chinjo's tone became calm and gentle.
"My hatred for your family has long since vanished."
"Really?" Luffy was a little surprised ((ᵒ ꈊ ᵒ ᷅ ू ‖)՞)
Old Cai, carrying a large sword, looked at Luffy with piercing eyes and said solemnly:
"When we first came to this country, we had only one goal: to destroy Doflamingo's underground dealings.
In the past two years, that guy's business has spread like wildfire, seriously affecting the stability of the Flower Country."
Old Cai paused slightly, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes, "We don't care about the bounties he set. In our eyes, his dirty money is not worth mentioning at all; it can't shake us."
Chinjo, on the other hand, strode up to Luffy and extended his two large hands, firmly grasping Luffy's shoulders.
However, his somewhat clumsy movement accidentally patted Law's butt, which was on Luffy's shoulder.
"Ahem..." Chinjo feigned innocence, cleared his throat, and then said seriously,
"Not only have I received great favor from you, but I was also saved by your companion, God Usopp.
This kindness, I will remember in my heart.
Now, I have made up my mind to defeat Doflamingo to repay you and God Usopp."
Hearing this, Luffy's face flashed with impatience. He reached out and forcefully slapped away one of the hands on his shoulder, shouting loudly,
"Huh?? Stop it right now! I'll beat Mingo myself!
Don't you guys mess things up! I'll take care of him myself!"
Chinjo's face instantly turned so dark it could drip water. His eyes widened, and he glared fiercely at Luffy, roaring angrily, "What did you say!! Are you going to take someone's kindness for granted!"
Just as the atmosphere became tense, Hajrudin of the Giant Race emerged from the side like a small mountain.
His voice was booming, like a great bell that made people's eardrums ache: "Ah... I finally found Straw Hat Luffy. Let's not talk about the arena match for now. As a member of the Giant Race, I will stake the supreme honor of an Elbaf warrior and personally kill Doflamingo! I must repay your kindness!"
"Huh?? Why are you saying that too!" Luffy was full of helplessness, his eyes wide with disbelief.
Immediately after, with a "boom" a loud noise, the nearby wall shattered, and King Elizabello II of Prodence and his strategist strode out.
They looked solemn and declared with their heads held high: "We must repay King Riku. Doflamingo's crimes are heinous, and he must be killed by our own hands!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Indian duo also emerged from some corner.
Afterward, some of the people who had participated in the Colosseum appeared one after another. One by one, they all expressed their desire to take Doflamingo's head to repay Usopp's kindness.
Even Cavendish pursued them on horseback.
In the blink of an eye, a crowd of people had surrounded Luffy three layers deep.
Everyone's eyes were red, their faces flushed, arguing fiercely, each insisting that they would be the one to take Doflamingo's head.
Everyone was flexing their muscles, glaring at their competitors, gnashing their teeth, and the air was thick with tension.
Zoro looked at the chaotic scene, his head aching. He raised a hand to rub his temples and said helplessly,
"What exactly is going on here? How about this, we'll be responsible for beating Doflamingo, and you all can be our support, how does that sound?"
Everyone instantly lowered their heads in unison, then collectively roared at Zoro, "Don't say such stupid things! I'm the one who's going to cut off Doflamingo's head! Huh??"
After shouting, they realized that what everyone around them was saying was exactly the same as what they had said. After a moment of stunned, the group instantly started arguing fiercely again, and the scene became chaotic.
Zoro sighed deeply, muttering helplessly, "It's no use... these guys are impossible to communicate with."
Luffy sighed heavily, his face full of helplessness. "You guys..." His tone was filled with the meaning of 'hating iron for not becoming steel'.
Upon hearing this, everyone stopped arguing and their gazes focused on Luffy.
Luffy's chest rose and fell dramatically. He took a deep breath, his chest puffed out, and the next second, he roared at the large crowd in front of him,
"You guys, that's enough! How many times have I told you! Doflamingo must be beaten by my own hands!!
You can't kill Mingo!! Stop dreaming such unrealistic daydreams!!"
His voice echoed like rolling thunder in the air, making everyone's eardrums ache.
"Huh??" Upon hearing this, the veins on everyone's faces instantly bulged, their eyes widened, and they glared fiercely at Luffy, their gazes as if they wanted to devour him alive.
"What nonsense are you talking about, you damn benefactor!" Old Cai jumped out, pointing his finger at Luffy's nose and cursing, "Don't presume upon being a benefactor and act recklessly! Don't think we won't make a move!"
"Exactly!" another person echoed, "We're all determined to repay your kindness. We've said all this, so why are you so stubborn and can't understand common sense!"
In an instant, the crowd erupted, arguing back and forth.
They shouted and gestured, their emotions growing more agitated, even starting to push and shove again.
"Benevolence!"
"Popularity!"
"Honor!"
"King Riku!"
"Kami (God)!"
Various slogans rose and fell, and the scene was utterly chaotic.
Everyone was on edge, their eyes red like mad beasts. The air was thick with tension, as if a major battle was about to break out any second.
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