One Piece : Strongest Vice-Captain Mr. 3!

Looking at the empty Amazon Lily, a flag reading "Mr. 3 of the Buggy Pirates was here" fluttered in the breeze. The Marine Headquarters leaders, led by Koby, were fuming, cursing the entire lineage of that damn Mr. 3. They were so enraged that they felt their lungs might burst.

But no matter how furious they were, it didn't change the fact that they had been toyed with.

"It really is just as the intelligence suggested. That guy Mr. 3 truly has a cunning mind…" 

Koby's face, which should have been filled with confidence, was instead etched with despair.

He never expected that all his careful planning, meticulous arrangements, and the utmost seriousness he had put into the blockade would turn to ash the moment Mr. 3 infiltrated Amazon Lily. It was utterly useless.

The gap between both sides was simply too great!

"After this, I'm probably going to be the laughingstock for Mr. Garp and Sengoku. Who knows, I might even get a few punches from Garp-san…" 

Koby sighed helplessly.

"Rear Admiral Koby, they must not have gone far! If we pursue at full speed now, we should still catch up!" 

A frustrated Captain spoke up, unwilling to be toyed with so easily.

The other commanders echoed his sentiments, gritting their teeth, wishing they could capture that damned Mr. 3 and tear him apart right then and there!

Faced with his subordinates' outrage, Koby looked up at the full moon overhead, shaking his head in frustration and defeat.

"It's already completely dark, and this area is a Calm Belt, making movement difficult."

"Chase? Where should we chase?" 

At that moment, Koby finally realized the deeper meaning behind the earlier provocation that stated, "The Kuja Pirates will launch a full assault at sunset."

If the so-called "full assault" was a ruse, then "sunset" was a trap, designed to drag the time into nightfall, making it nearly impossible for them to pursue!

I still have a long way to go...

Despite his unwillingness to accept defeat, Koby was forced to admit that he had lost fair and square.

Hearing his analysis, the commanders snapped out of their extreme anger.

Realizing the situation was dire, they squatted on the ground, pounding their fists in frustration, their faces marked by disappointment.

Meanwhile, unnoticed by everyone, a massive pirate ship was quietly approaching from the open sea.

A pirate flag adorned with three skulls fluttered in the wind. It was none other than… the Blackbeard Pirates!

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Meanwhile, in a sea area far from Amazon Lily.

Two merchant ships, one large and one small, glided across the calm surface of the sea, creating waves that reflected the moonlight into sparkling dots of light.

Inside the small merchant ship was a long rectangular conference table.

Mr. 3 sat opposite Hancock, with the core members of the Kuja Pirates, including Granny Nyon, flanking them on either side.

"Regarding the plans for our next action," Mr. 3 began, asserting his role as the definitive spokesperson for this mission.

"No need to elaborate. The Kuja Pirates—or rather, let's refer to you elite officers as Hancock's squad now—your next task is to follow me back to the headquarters of the Buggy Pirates, at Karai Bari Island Island."

"Currently, it is under siege by a fleet led by a Rear Admiral from the Navy Headquarters, and we need your support to secure Karai Bari Island and demonstrate our strength to the world!"

Upon hearing this, Hancock frowned, clearly displeased, and let out a cold huff.

It was evident that her proud nature was still struggling to adapt to the idea of joining another pirate crew.

However, for Mr. 3, the fact that the most beautiful woman in the pirate world didn't erupt in anger and flip the table was a sign of good progress.

It showed that at least for now, she was genuinely willing to stay under the name of the "Buggy Pirates," even if it required some time to adjust.

"I have no objections. To be precise, even if you didn't ask us to support Buggy, we would still choose to go," Hancock replied, her cheeks puffed out, her chest boiling with volcanic anger.

As the Pirate Empress who roamed the New World, she had not only lost her territory but also sacrificed her long-fought pirate ship, leaving her with no choice but to retreat into the depths of the sea.

This made her exceedingly furious; she desperately needed a thrilling battle to unleash her pent-up rage!

"Haha, if Buggy heard this, he'd be so moved he'd be in tears!" Mr. 3 laughed heartily.

From the moment of evacuation, he noticed that the Empress had started from being arrogant to just being prideful.

This change was a recognition of his strength and a direct indication of considering him a companion.

Among them, the relationship of "both being slaves to the Celestial Dragons" played a crucial role, even more so than the use of Conqueror's Haki!

Seated beside Hancock, Granny Nyon took over the conversation and said, "As for the former Kuja pirate crew members, it doesn't really matter; after all, they are all top-tier strong fighters."

As soon as she said this, the beautiful warriors on both sides started floating in excitement.

"Stop it, Granny! Although we are indeed very powerful, we still can't compare to Mr. 3!" 

"Exactly! If possible, I want Mr. 3 to recognize my strength through my combat skills, not just through your words."

"Honestly, I'm not that impressive. The strongest opponent I've taken down was just a small-time pirate with a bounty of fifty million!" 

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