Among them, especially Zoro, Sanji, and Usopp, who was disguised as Sogeking.
Of course, he had already taken off his mask and secretly changed in a certain spot. In fact, only Luffy and Chopper, the two big and small fools, believed that Sogeking had left and Usopp had suddenly arrived, unlike the others who had already realized that Sogeking was Usopp.
Oh, and Nami.
Zoro was shocked by Kuina's strength. The gap in sword skills between himself and her was still very significant.
This made him a little discouraged, but soon, he cheered up again, a confident smile on his face. This was Kuina, after all, the one who had always suppressed him since childhood, the goal he wanted to surpass, his rival and close friend with whom he would compete for the title of the worlds strongest swordsman.
Sanji was very surprised by Carmen's performance. He hadn't noticed it the previous two times, but this time, her beautiful fighting posture, like a dazzling and fiery phoenix, truly surprised him. Was this really the ordinary beautiful chef he had once competed with in Loguetown in the East Blue?
Usopp and Nami were also very shocked, especially by Kaya and Nojiko's ruthless and direct attacks, often one-hit kills with no wasted movements.
Was this still their sickly, kind childhood friend?
Was this still my usually gentle sister?
The two couldn't help but ask themselves in their hearts.
Franky was also very surprised, even to the point of his eyes lighting up as he stared at the armor and weapons on Shiro.
How cool, how beautiful, how domineering those technological weapons were.
The remaining members of the Straw Hat Pirates were Chopper and Luffy. They were also amazed by the Pink Hat Pirates' performance, especially Luffy. As a fellow captain, and Luna, who had set off later than him, was actually so much stronger than him. This caused him some psychological blow, because according to Robin, they should not yet have the ability to face a Buster Call and could only run away.
But at the same time, he was also very grateful. The other party had helped them several times. Not to mention this time, even the last time they encountered Admiral Aokiji, the Pink Hat Pirates appeared and took action in time, allowing them to retreat safely.
This time was no different. The Pink Hat Pirates destroyed the Buster Call, making them safe. Otherwise, escaping from a Buster Call would be an extremely dangerous matter, what is called a near-death experience.
So when the Pink Hat Pirates docked their ship, and The Girls came over, Luffy stepped forward and expressed his gratitude to Luna.
At this time, Luffy had also recovered. Although he was still panting and exhausted, he had returned to his normal size from his chibi form.
"Thank you for helping us deal with the Buster Call, and for saving us last time."
"You're welcome. Besides, I inherently dislike the Marines, and I will take action whenever I encounter them. But you should leave quickly. We destroyed the Buster Call, and the Marines will surely be furious. They might send a Admiral from headquarters, or perhaps more than one, and maybe even Marine Hero Garp will come."
Hearing this, Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates immediately felt a chill and trembled all over. Even Franky, who hadn't experienced it, knew the terror of a Admiral. But especially Luffy, hearing that his own grandfather might also come, he immediately recalled the terror of the Iron Fist of Love, stirring up his childhood fears.
But soon, Luna's subsequent words, coupled with the sound of something sailing from a distance, forced them to leave immediately.
"You should also know that your ship, the going merry, actually possesses the legendary ship spirit, but it won't be able to hold on for much longer. This is a soul extraction lamp. It can extract the ship spirit from the going merry. When you return to Water Seven, you will need to get a new ship, and you can inject it back in. Then Merry will still be by your side. If that doesn't work, since the soul already exists, we can always build an identical hull for it, a new going merry."
The Straw Hat Pirates, hearing this, wanted to save the going merry quickly. Even Usopp, who was still a bit reluctant, was comforted personally by Kaya. Coupled with Luna's previous words, he also let go. He even personally accepted the soul extraction lamp.
The Straw Hat Pirates, along with Franky, who hadn't officially joined them yet, immediately jumped down from Enies Lobby onto the deck of their already arrived going merry.
With a Coup de Vent from Franky, they immediately flew off.
"I feel this guy is quite good, and he will definitely join them."
"Same here."
Shiro, as a Scientist, and Deya, who was half a Scientist, were both interested in a cyborg like Franky. At the same time, they also approved of this guy who wore shorts on his lower body.
After all, a guy who dared to modify himself was truly a ruthless person, a lone wolf.
Franky's spirit of dedication to science, coupled with his sense of responsibility, made it no wonder he earned their approval.
Luna smiled and said no more. After all, the bond between the Straw Hat Pirates' companions was as high as the sky and as deep as the sea.
"Don't go... Don't go, you bastards! What are you standing around for? Attack!"
But suddenly, a miserable voice, laced with resentment and unwillingness, came from their feet.
The Girls looked down and realized it was Spandam, who had been beaten into an ugly, pig-like mess.
"Why? Why did it fail like this? All the combat power of Enies Lobby, plus the Buster Call, a national-level force, how could they not even get one woman back?"
But his words were ill-advised. Luna's originally sweet smile turned into a malicious grin filled with anger. With a speed that even the surrounding Girls couldn't clearly see...
"Screech—!!!" She instantly appeared before Spandam, who was slowly sitting up, his face full of unwillingness and anger, with even some tears in the corners of his eyes. A Void Blade extended from the back of her hand and pierced directly through Spandam's forehead, a one-hit kill.
"Why? Because this is what happens when you bully women and underestimate them. You will also die by a woman's hand in the end." Luna's expression now was like a demon, coupled with her malicious grin and the eerie red glow emanating from her eyes, and the Void Energy and Dark Thunder Explosion Energy slowly manifesting around her body.
It was as if she were a true female demon, a demon lord, who had walked out of hell.
Upon seeing this, The Girls gasped. Not only because of Luna's ghostly figure and speed, but also the ruthlessness of her attack.
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