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Chapter 82: The Surrounded Galdino
"Uncle Dorry, with so much meat, can I call my crewmates over to eat together?"
"Gahahaha! Sure! The more, the merrier!"
On the other side of the island, an almost identical scene was playing out.
After Dorry and Brogy finished their duel, Dorry also casually hunted a massive dinosaur and was preparing to share it with his two new human friends.
Looking at the mountain of meat, Luffy immediately thought of his partners who were still exploring other parts of the island. He felt that such a grand feast and interesting giant friends had to be shared with everyone.
So, after obtaining the giant Dorry's cheerful consent, Luffy and Vivi set off on the path back to the Going Merry, intending to gather all the crew members.
...
Some time passed.
Galdino, who had sprinted all the way to the coast, suddenly slammed on the brakes.
A blue silhouette swept over his head, landing on the pirate ship docked by the shore before he could get there.
"What?! How did she get back so fast?!"
Galdino's heart sank. Watching the blue-haired, horned girl land on the deck, his heart instantly leaped into his throat.
Although they hadn't formally fought, his intuition told him that this woman was absolutely not simple. She might even be more dangerous than that green-haired swordsman.
Her early return meant his original plan to ambush the ship was practically ruined.
There were now three people on the ship: the blue-haired girl who just returned, an orange-haired girl, and a long-nosed guy.
Fortunately, the latter two didn't look like they had much combat power.
"One against three. The odds are in my favor!"
Galdino calculated quickly in his mind, a trace of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes.
He felt this might be an opportunity. While their main force was away, he could strike first to eliminate this blue-haired girl of unknown strength. The remaining two would be nothing to fear!
He held his breath, the Devil Fruit ability inside him beginning to circulate quietly. Viscous wax spread down his arms as he prepared to launch a lightning-fast strike.
However.
"Luffy, look over there. Is that Ganyu?"
"Hm? It really is! Ganyu!"
Two clear voices, accompanied by brisk footsteps, came without warning from the forest path behind him to his side.
Galdino's body stiffened instantly. He whipped his head around to look toward the sound.
He saw a boy wearing a straw hat and a girl with long blue hair walking slowly toward him.
"Straw Hat Kid and Princess Vivi! Why are they here too?!"
Galdino's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets, and his heart beat frantically.
One was a captain with a bounty of 30 million, and the other was the target the boss had specifically named to be eliminated.
He swallowed hard, suppressing the panic rising in his chest.
"It... it doesn't matter! Even adding the two of them, it's only five people! One against five... I might still have a chance!"
He deliberated silently, trying to rally his fighting spirit.
Seeing Straw Hat and Princess Vivi getting close enough to spot him, he panicked. He quickly dodged, slipping behind a giant tree that required several people to encircle, intending to use the blind spot to ambush them as they passed.
It would be best to take out this pirate captain with a 30 million bounty in one hit.
Thinking this, just as his back pressed against the rough bark and he let out a sigh of relief, he suddenly locked eyes with someone.
A blonde man in a black suit, a cigarette dangling from his mouth, was standing behind a tree not far away, staring at him awkwardly.
The scene fell into an extremely awkward dead silence.
"You...?"
Galdino's brain didn't process it for a moment. Huge confusion appeared in his eyes first.
But a second later, like a bucket of cold water dumped over his head, he instantly realized the other person's identity. His pupils constricted sharply from shock.
"You're with the Straw Hats too!!"
Why was this guy here?! And right behind him?!
"Shhh!"
In his desperation, Galdino's brain short-circuited. He put a finger to his lips, making a gesture begging for silence toward Sanji, forcing a smile that looked uglier than crying.
"Mhm."
Sanji actually nodded with great "empathy," his face even showing a trace of inexplicable "understanding."
Just as Galdino thought things had taken a turn for the better and was about to breathe a sigh of relief...
Sanji took a deep breath. Then, using all his strength, he tore open his throat and shouted toward the Going Merry and Luffy's direction:
"Everyone, attention! There is an enemy here!!!"
Luffy and Vivi, who had just walked near, stopped in their tracks and immediately looked over vigilantly.
On the deck of the Going Merry, Ganyu, Nami, and Usopp were also startled by the roar. The three of them quickly came to the railing, their gazes snapping toward the source of the sound.
In an instant.
Five pairs of eyes landed on Galdino at the same time.
The pressure doubled abruptly.
Galdino felt cold sweat instantly soak his back. His face turned pale, and his legs went weak.
It was over. He was completely discovered!
"Who... who is he...?" Usopp and Nami narrowed their eyes, carefully sizing up this man with the weird hairstyle and terrified expression, not immediately recognizing his background.
However, seeing that Luffy, Sanji, and Ganyu were all present, although they felt a little nervous, what they felt more was a strong sense of security.
Almost all the fighters on the ship were right there. what did they have to be afraid of?
"He's Mr. 3! That's right, he is the Senior Agent of Baroque Works, Mr. 3!"
After identifying him for a few seconds, Vivi's beautiful eyes widened suddenly, and she cried out in shock.
A look of fear flashed across her face.
Mr. 3. He was one of the top combatants of Baroque Works.
Previously, just Mr. 5 had beaten her and Igaram to the point where they couldn't fight back. One could only imagine how formidable the higher-ranked Mr. 3 would be.
But soon, this fear was dispelled by the people around her.
Looking at Luffy beside her, Sanji not far away, and Ganyu walking down from the ship with Usopp and Nami, Vivi unconsciously revealed a relieved expression identical to Usopp and Nami's.
Having these people around was just too reliable!
"Mr. 3?"
Luffy's reaction perfectly confirmed Vivi's thoughts. He wasn't panicked at all; instead, he was somewhat curious and expectant.
He clenched his fist, a trace of fighting spirit flowing in his eyes. "Is this guy strong? Why is he here?"
"His strength is decent."
Ganyu walked to Luffy's side, clasping her hands in front of her. Her gaze swept lightly over the pale-faced Galdino and the "smug" Sanji to the side, understanding the situation clearly.
"He exchanged blows briefly with Zoro earlier. There was no clear winner. However, I'm not quite sure why he appeared here."
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