"Master, there is an island ahead!" Drake informs Vermillion, who is studying the use of the Glint-Glint fruit with Borsalino.
"There is also a pirate ship that has docked on the island."
"That flag... the Arlong pirates." Vermillion turned his head towards the anchored ship.
"Borsalino, come with me; remember, put on your mask." Vermillion looked at Borsalino, who had changed his clothes.
"Borsalino and I will go there first; the others will follow." Vermillion gave a quick order, and then his body turned into a flash of light and shot towards the island, followed by Borsalino.
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"Hahaha, this is what happens if you don't pay. You're even willing to sacrifice your life for these two kids." Arlong stared at Bellmere, who had been lying on the ground in ridicule.
"Still want to fight? Then I will kill you."
"Bellmere!"
"No!!!"
Seeing Arlong aim his gun at Bellmere's head, Nami and Nojiko, who were held by Genzo, shouted.
*Bang!*
A loud gunshot was heard.
"Mmm?!"
Bellmere, who had previously been ready to die, was immediately dumbfounded.
The sound of a gun had been heard, but why was she still conscious?
Bellmere opened her eyes, and what she saw wholly stunned her.
In front of her was a mighty and handsome man who had caught the bullet with his bare hands!
Looking up, Bellmere saw the dazzling man's broad smile.
"?!!"
"Since when?"
"The bullet was caught?!"
The Fish-men and villagers widened their eyes.
"Great!"
"Bellmere is saved!"
Nami and Nojiko cheered happily.
"Who are you?" Arlong looked at Vermillion with a gloomy face. He didn't even see Vermillion appear, much less his action of catching bullets.
The man's sudden appearance really scared him.
"Me? Nobody, just a fellow justice who happened to be passing by." Vermillion threw the bullet in his hand at one of the Fishmen.
"Gah!!!"
Blood spurted out of one of the Fishman's foreheads, and a second later, the Fishman fell on the floor in a pool of blood.
"Pisaro!"
"You bastard, how dare you kill Pisaro!"
"I will kill you!"
The Fish-men shouted while gritting their teeth.
"What do you mean, and what do you want to do?" Arlong looked at Vermillion in fear.
"Nothing, just want to get rid of pests like you." Vermillion stretched out his hand, and then a lightsaber appeared out of empty air.
"?!"
"Kizaru's ability?!"
Arlong was a member of the Sun pirates and had seen Admiral Kizaru's abilities just like that!
Seeing the man in front of him wielding the same ability, how could he not be surprised?
*Slashes!*
Without much talk, Vermillion immediately swung his sword at Arlong. A second later, that person's body instantly split into two.
"Ar-Arlong died?!"
"Impossible, the mighty Arlong wouldn't die so easily right?!"
"We need to avenge his death!"
The Fishmen looked at Vermillion with anger and fear.
"Now it's your turn." Vermillion targets the remaining Fish-man.
"No!"
"Ah!!!"
A golden glint began to flicker. One by one, the Fish-man began to fall.
Nami and Nojiko, who saw the scene, immediately turned their heads in fear. But inwardly, they were curious about their generous helper.
"As expected of a Fleet Admiral, being able to use my abilities skillfully in no time." Borsalino squatted at Bellmere's house with a sigh.
***
On the streets of Cocoyasi Village, all kinds of food and wine were brought out to celebrate their safety.
The atmosphere became lively and noisy, with some drinking wine, enjoying food, and dancing happily.
Today is a day of ups and downs for the residents of Cocoyasi Village. They initially thought they would be exploited by those ruthless pirates, but suddenly came their great savior!
People felt grateful to that person, especially Bellmere!
To express their gratitude, the villagers brought out all their wine and delicious food to open a grand banquet.
"Thank you sir, without you I would never be able to see my daughters again." Bellmere walked through the crowd while leading Nami and Nojiko to meet Vermillion.
"Thank you very much." Bellmere bowed deeply to her benefactor.
"Big brother, thank you very much!" Nojiko and Nami also thanked Vermillion.
"You're welcome."
"Would you like a drink?" Vermillion raised his glass with a smile.
"Me, me!"
"I want it too!"
Nami and Nojiko ran, wanting to reach for the wine glass.
"It's lie~ Wait for you girls to grow up first, okay?" Vermillion laughed.
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