Chapter 95 Cracker, Test, Invitation
The tall figure who entered the corridor was striking. Brett, who stood over four meters tall, only just reached his chest.
His fearsome look was emphasized by the armor he wore, which had a peculiar texture, a long sword hung at his side, he held a shield in one hand, donned a horned helmet, and sported a long black beard that reached down to his waist and abdomen.
Brett's expression turned serious.
"Tsk, here comes a notable figure" Tesoro's deep voice was heard as he finished off the last of Umit's bodyguards.
This is no ordinary man who could be brushed off easily.
"Yes, it's Cracker. " Stussy grinned and waved at the newcomer, "What a surprise. If I had known you were around, I would have invited you to the feast. "
"Feast? "
The man named Cracker walked over, completely ignoring the defeated bodyguards on the floor. His keen gaze fell on Umit, who was sprawled at Brett's feet. "I initially came here to bring some gifts to my mother, but I didn't expect to stumble upon such a lively feast. "
He halted.
Glancing down at Brett from above, "So, what's going on? "
Brett looked up at him.
Charlotte Cracker, a prominent leader of the Big Mom Pirates, one of the Sweet Three, and likely someone on a Warlord's level.
' It's unfortunate, running into him, now of all times'
Brett glanced at Stussy, who looked troubled and seemed unprepared for Cracker's arrival.
' Wasn't this supposed to be organized by CP0? So, was it just by chance? What terrible luck.'
"Hahahaha, as you can see Cracker,"
While Stussy was pondering how to handle Cracker to prevent a clash between him and Brett, Morgans was already chuckling, "Brett from Fish-Man Island had a minor issue with Umit, and the outcome was that Umit was taken down with one punch. "
"Hahaha, Umit is really unfortunate. Even his own possessions are about to be lost. But, speaking of it, Cracker, the Charlotte family and Umit have had a lot of dealings. You might be impacted. "
Bright didn't even need to use his observation haki to understand what the birdman was feeling at that moment.
Excitement, eagerness, and a little bit of schadenfreude.
That seemed to be the mood.
He couldn't wait to see even more thrilling events unfold.
He hoped there would be a fight with Cracker. It would be even better to Kill Cracker and start a war between the Charlotte family and Fish-Man Island. It would be fantastic if the Whitebeard Pirates and the World Government got involved too.
That's just the kind of person he is.
"Really? That actually happened! " Cracker laughed, showing no anger regarding what happened to Charlotte Linlin's close friend Umit, "It's all because Umit, the fool, is too weak. "
Umit who was badly hurt from Brett's punch and couldn't rise at this moment. His mouth twitched, but he remained unable to move otherwise.
"It doesn't matter what happens to him," Cracker's sharp eyes were fixed on Brett's face, "But as Morgans mentioned, we can't let mom's business be affected. "
"You don't need to worry about this," Tesoro, being a businessman, approached with a smile, "The logistics on Fishman Island operate much quicker and safer than Umit does."
"We can take this opportunity to discuss collaboration now."
"Collaboration? " A stiff grin appeared on Cracker's lips.
In the next moment, the air was sliced, and a bright light surged towards Tesoro.
Bang!
With a loud noise, Tesoro's body was pushed back, his feet scraping against the smooth ground with a sharp sound.
"Blocked? " The large man rested his sword on his shoulder and said mockingly, "Not too bad."
Brett grimaced slightly. 'This is getting troublesome.'
Tesoro steadied himself, holding his right arm up in front of him. The golden hue and dark armament haki slowly diminished, and his face grew dark.
"Does this mean war ? Hey, Brett, what do you think? "
Crack~
Brett twisted his neck, "Since he seems so free, let's play with him."
"Oh? "Cracker chuckled, "How amusing. "
To him, both Brett and Tesoro were insignificant. If Jinbei appeared here, he might treat him with respect.
Morgans was already trembling with excitement, his feathers were almost standing on end.
'Ahhhh, I initially thought that the news of Umit's death today was big, but I didn't expect such a turn of events.'
"Oh, Cracker, don't be so tense. "
Stussy quickly stepped in to calm things down. The government had instructed her to ensure Brett completed this mission successfully. A fight between Brett and Cracker would create problems.
The beautiful woman beamed, "Today is a celebration. Wouldn't it be better to sit down and have a conversation? "
"Hahahaha, let's save that discussion for later! ! " Cracker had already raised his sword high in the air.
In an instant, Bretts's body was charged with electric light. Cracker was likely just as strong as Doflamingo. To face him, he would need to be serious.
The energy stored within Brett was transformed into power, making his muscles slightly bulkier.
"Golden Bomb! " Tesoro had already lunged forward.
His right arm was covered in golden armor, with armament haki wrapping around it, causing the gold to clash and creating an effect like artillery.
Boom!
The impact between the golden fist and the sword created a massive explosion.
The sleek ground broke apart at once, and dark smoke filled the whole banquet room.
". . . ! "Stussy clenched her teeth. 'This is a complete mess now!'
Bang Bang Bang!
There were a bunch of loud sounds within the smoke, the shock waves created by their clash swiftly blew away all the smoke.
"Hahaha! You're really something! ! " Cracker swung his sword at Tesoro while using his shield to block Tesoro's strike. He laughed out loud, "Now, take this! "
In an instant, two additional pairs of arms appeared from his back, each one holding a big sword.
Tesoro's face shifted a bit. 'Is this where he gets his name, Thousand-arm Cracker? I have to admit, this guy is tough.'
It's been more than a year or two since he got the Golden Fruit. Achieving this kind of power is impressive, but fighting and winning against a person of Cracker's level is impossible.
But he's not fighting by himself.
A blue glow zipped by.
"Hmm? " Cracker was suddenly taken aback. 'Fast!'
Boom—!
Brett kicked the shield Cracker was holding with great force, causing it to crack, while also pushing Cracker back. 'What incredible strength!'
"Electricity current- water stomp"
Before he could find his balance, Brett had already lunged at him again, moving faster than before, like a flash.
"Quit being so full of yourself! ! "
Cracker was very upset, feeling angry about being suppressed. He let out a loud roar and swung his five swords, bringing them down on Brett.
Brett was listening closely and could distinctly hear the sound made by Cracker's large sword. Each sound was clear and sharp.
The Death Squid bloodline sprang into action, moving as if riding the wind, twisting Brett in an unusual way. This strange movement helped him to dodge Cracker's sword strikes one after another.
"What! ! " Cracker's eyes grew wide with shock. 'What Observation haki! Could it be—'
As he avoided the sword's edge, Brett tightened his right fist, and the electric glow on his dark arm became even more brilliant, mixing with water-like waves.
"Electrick current - Fist piercer! "
Unlike Shockwave Fist's method of spreading power, Fist piercer focuses that energy into one spot.
All the energy gathered in his fist. Brett shot forward like lightning and then threw a punch.
The punch landed on Cracker's chest.
"Ugh! " The tall figure was sent flying.
While in the air, Cracker's body splintered and broke apart, scattering pieces everywhere. Amid the debris, a person flew back down and landed hard.
This man had his upper body bare and was shorter than Brett. He had purple hair, a scar on his face, and a drawn sword hanging at his side.
His face was serious.
"Wow! Incredible! He actually shattered Thousand-Arm Cracker's cookie armor! " Morgans couldn't stop admiring the feat, shouting enthusiastically while snapping pictures, "What strength, Brett! "
Tesoro was also taken aback. For the first time, he understood that his ally was stronger than he was.
Brett stood calmly, watching as Cracker revealed his true form.
"Kid, what just happened? " Cracker placed his hand on his sword's hilt, asking, "With your observation, do you have the ability to see the future? "
He only knew one person who could predict the future with Haki, and that was his greatly admired brother, the greatest champion of the Charlotte family, Charlotte Katakuri.
But this less-known boy in front of him showed similar keen awareness.
"Who knows. "Brett chose not to respond.
Of course, he couldn't predict the future yet; he just had the ability to hear sounds and react quickly.
"Why waste words on him." Tesoro stepped forward to stand beside Brett, saying, "If he wants a fight, we'll take him on."
"That's not necessary anymore. " Brett even chose to let the electric light around him fade away, asking Cracker, "Right? "
"You two do have some strength," Cracker remarked without drawing his sword, "At least you're far stronger than that fool Umit. Perhaps you could be a more dependable partner. "
Working together is essential as the family's cargo transport must not be hindered just because of Umit's failure.
He initially aimed to demonstrate his power and gain additional advantages.
However, it appears that overcoming these two people won't be simple.
Specifically, the fishman is capable of observation Haki, which allows him to predict future events.
In this situation, continuing the battle seems unnecessary.
Ultimately, Big Mom only requires trustworthy partners and is indifferent to their identities.
"Isn't that amazing? " Stussy let out a breath of relief, saying, "From now on, everyone will be friends, so we should aim for harmony. "
'Yet, Brett has ties to the Charlotte family now. Will the Elders have anything to say about this situation?'
"Work together? " As a seasoned entrepreneur, Tesoro quickly brushed aside his earlier frustration and inquired, "What kind of collaboration do you have in mind? "
"I can't decide that. " Cracker replied in a calm manner, "Mom will soon host a tea party. If you're brave enough, feel free to attend. "
Tea party?
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