Chapter 37: Fujitora Strikes

Vivian felt a bit uncomfortable at this moment.

He couldn't understand why the system's options suddenly became more complicated.

He had already decided that if he couldn't improve his strength enough to defeat Doflamingo within two years, he would just give up.

But now…

"All attributes reduced by fifty?"

How many attribute points do I have in total?

If I lose that, wouldn't my efforts over the past two years be wasted?

He suddenly felt a bit regretful.

Tears welled up in his eyes.

However, Fujitora, who heard this, was deeply moved.

It seems that there are indeed righteous people in the navy.

…

"Let's find a place to eat first. After eating, we'll go directly to Doflamingo's mansion," Vivian said.

The bustling street was crowded with people.

Almost every family's child was holding a walking and talking doll or toy, leaving the navy soldiers behind Vivian dumbfounded.

They had never left the East Blue before.

Now, arriving in the New World was like Grandma Liu visiting the Grand View Garden for the first time, so it was normal for them to stop and look around curiously.

Only Kuto, pushing his glasses up his nose, continued to explain to everyone: "This is also a feature of the Kingdom of Dressrosa. It is said that the current king, Doflamingo, gave them souls when he took office, turning these originally inanimate objects into living beings."

"Wow, amazing!"

"Is it that Shichibukai Doflamingo?"

"What, that guy is not only a Shichibukai but also the king of this country?"

Many soldiers who didn't follow the news exclaimed.

Ahead, Vivian couldn't help but curl his lips upon hearing Kuto's words.

Giving souls?

Don't be ridiculous.

More like taking away souls.

"There's a restaurant ahead," Tashigi said at this moment.

Everyone looked in the direction she pointed and saw a restaurant with a sign that read "Floral Beef."

"Beef."

"Beef that emits a floral fragrance sounds delicious."

Led by Kuto, the navy soldiers began to drool.

"Shall we eat here?" Vivian asked.

As soon as he finished speaking, options appeared:

[Option 1: Enter the restaurant to eat. (Reward: Random special item x1)]

[Option 2: Choose another restaurant. (Reward: Random skill experience +1)]

"Wait!"

Seeing Tashigi about to step into the restaurant, Vivian quickly stepped forward and pulled her back.

"What's wrong?"

Everyone looked at Vivian in confusion.

"I suddenly remembered that the newspaper said the cows in this area are infected with a plague. Eating them might cause poisoning. Let's choose another place," Vivian made up an excuse.

"Huh?"

"Then let's not eat here."

The soldiers felt a chill down their spines.

Kuto, however, was puzzled.

A cattle plague?

"Is there such news in the newspaper? How come I haven't heard of it?"

Kuto couldn't help but recall the newspaper he read this morning.

Meanwhile, Vivian had already pulled Tashigi and Fujitora, heading towards another seafood specialty store.

[You chose Option 2, received reward: Cooking experience +1]

Shaking his head, thinking that seafood should be quite delicious, Kuto had just turned around when a loud noise came from the Flower Fragrance Beef Restaurant.

Bang—!

Thick smoke billowed out from the windows.

Startled, Kuto shivered, instinctively placing his hand on the hilt of his sword. Before he could draw his saber, two pirates were thrown out from the door, crashing heavily into Kuto's face.

"Ah!"

With a scream, Kuto, unable to dodge, was instantly sent flying, the three of them rolling into a heap like a Magneton, crashing hard into the wall across the street.

The soldiers were all shocked, turning their heads to look at the Flower Fragrance Beef Restaurant. The next moment, intense gunfire erupted from inside.

Bang!

Bang bang bang—!

"Kill them!"

"They planted explosives in the beef restaurant, Paros, avenge our captain!"

At the restaurant entrance, a shirtless middle-aged man with burn scars all over his upper body charged forward, shouting.

Dozens of surviving pirates immediately started hacking at each other.

Vivian glanced from afar and could guess the general situation.

Clearly, this was a deal between two pirate crews, with one side trying to double-cross the other by planting explosives, leading to the conflict.

Watching the fierce fight inside the restaurant, Vivian was about to light a cigarette when he saw Fujitora draw his cane sword and swing it forward.

This swing was extremely light and slow, yet it brought up a purple beam, instantly pressing all the fighting pirates to the ground.

Like a giant stone pressing down, a strong sense of suffocation overwhelmed them. The pirates turned their heads with difficulty, looking towards the door in horror.

At the same time, the navy soldiers behind Vivian all widened their eyes, looking at Fujitora's back in disbelief.

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"That blind uncle… is he really that strong?"

They had no idea that Fujitora was a Devil Fruit user, as only Vivian, Kuto, and Tashigi were present at the BBQ Island casino. Naturally, they were shocked by his display of power.

"What are you?!"

The middle-aged pirate, struggling to breathe under the pressure, shouted hoarsely at Fujitora.

"I am Issho, just an ordinary civilian," Fujitora replied earnestly.

"Civilian?" The middle-aged pirate frowned slightly.

Fujitora continued, "As a civilian, I cannot stand by and watch my fellow citizens suffer."

As he finished speaking, the navy soldiers behind Vivian noticed the ordinary people in the restaurant, either affected by the explosion, barely alive, or trembling in fear.

They had been enjoying their lunch in the restaurant, never expecting to be caught in such a disaster.

"Mom… Mom…"

A little girl struggled to sit up, shaking her mother's bloodied body, crying loudly.

Meanwhile…

"Gravity Blade: Fierce Tiger!"

Fujitora raised his hand and swung his sword again, slashing heavily at the pirates pinned to the ground.