"Capture him!"

With Luffy's command, the marines immediately took action.

They now have complete trust in Luffy.

Click, click, click!

Several gun barrels immediately locked onto Klabautermann.

As the highest-ranking captain in this operation, he personally took action, bypassing Miss Kaya and forcefully pinning down the butler behind her.

"Don't move, stay still!" the captain said in a low voice.

The rest of the people around were startled and scattered to the sides.

Kaya, the girl in the wheelchair, looked surprised and said, "Wait a minute, is there a misunderstanding? How could Klabautermann be a bad person?"

Struggling under the captain's suppression, Klabautermann angrily said, "Is this how you Marines capture pirates!? Why? What evidence do you have to say that I am a pirate?"

"Evidence? You'll find out soon enough."

Luffy chuckled lightly, stood up from the sofa, and looked at everyone. "Let me tell you a simple story first."

Everyone present felt a bit frightened.

This officer's power was too overwhelming. Although he often had a smile on his face, his actions were swift and decisive.

Then, they heard the "story":

"A few days ago, in the town of Shells, I executed a Marine colonel named Monka, who had committed many crimes."

"He was promoted to colonel three years ago because he accomplished a great feat!"

"He captured and executed the captain of the Black Cat Pirates, 'Hyakujitsu' Kuro."

At this point, Luffy paused and stared down at Klabautermann from above, smiling.

"But I found that Monka's strength was average, and Kuro, the pirate, had a bounty of 16 million berries, which was unreasonable."

"So, I investigated the records from back then and discovered the problem."

"After secretly interrogating Monka, I realized that he was 'hypnotized.' He didn't actually capture Kuro, he just believed he did."

At this point, Luffy took out an old wanted poster from his pocket.

With his words, the wanted poster unfolded before everyone's eyes:

"Hyakujitsu" Kuro

Extremely dangerous

Dead or alive

Bounty: 16,000,000 berries

"Kuro played a trick and escaped, making everyone believe he was dead. Isn't that right, Mr. Kuro?"

The last sentence was directed at the butler, Klabautermann.

Kaya couldn't help but cover her mouth, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Because the photo on the old wanted poster was almost identical to the butler, Klabautermann!

The rest of the people also exclaimed in shock, once again stepping back a few steps and hiding behind the marines.

"They look... exactly the same!"

"Mr. Klabautermann, so you're a pirate!"

"It's terrifying! Three years ago, this guy collapsed at the entrance of the mansion, and Kuro and his Black Cat Pirates also disappeared three years ago..."

Listening to these whispers, Klabautermann, who was pinned down on the ground, felt a surge of anger in his heart.

Why now, at this critical moment?

Why did the Marines come to cause trouble?

Why does this brat know that I'm hiding here?

No, I haven't lost yet!

He shouted in anger, "There must be a misunderstanding somewhere! It's true that I look somewhat similar to the pirate on the wanted poster, but that doesn't mean I am the pirate Kuro! I used to be just a crew member, not a pirate..."

On the sofa, Nami held her chin with one hand and disdainfully said, "Such a stubborn man, even in this situation, he won't admit defeat?"

Zoro had no expression on his face but was prepared for battle.

A pirate with a bounty of 16 million... After three years, his skills should have improved, and he wouldn't be easily suppressed on the ground.

"Three times."

Luffy suddenly spoke up.

"What?" Klabautermann's inner killing intent was hidden, and he stared intently at Luffy.

"Since I came in here and saw you, you used the Palm Heel Strike of your palm to adjust your glasses. This behavior has happened three times."

Klabautermann's face changed drastically.

Luffy continued, "And Kuro's weapon is the Espada 'Cat Claws.' If you wear the Cat Claws, you would indeed use that kind of movement. Kuro, a person's habits are not so easily changed."

Klabautermann: "..."

When he heard this sentence, he knew it was over.

As long as Marine took off the black gloves he was wearing, he would immediately discover the same cat claws.

This was undeniable evidence.

Therefore, he lowered his head, and the glasses on his face reflected a white light.

"Crabattel..." Miss Kaya, who sensed the atmosphere, stared blankly at the unfamiliar butler, "Is... is it you? Why?"

"Ha... really, life is always full of surprises."

Clotho removed his disguise, and his voice became deep.

Seeing his captain's expression change, he instinctively stepped back.

And it was this intuition that saved his life.

In Clotho's hand, sharp cat claws appeared. In just an instant, these cat claws almost cut his neck!

"It's indeed a pirate! Captain Luffy won't make a wrong judgment!" The captain still had lingering fear.

"Hehehe..."

Clotho stood up, pushed his glasses again with a Palm Heel Strike, and looked at Luffy, asking, "How did you know I was here? I have erased all traces of the past."

Luffy smiled and said, "The world is full of enthusiastic people. Someone reported that you were hiding here."

Upon hearing this, Clotho immediately thought of someone.

He suddenly focused on Usopp.

"Is it you? Because I have always prevented you, this lowly pirate, from approaching my 'prey'?"

Usopp was completely stunned.

The situation developed beyond expectations.

"No... it's not me..." he instinctively replied.

"Forget it, it doesn't matter now. Although the plan had some unexpected changes, nothing in the world is perfect. I can only..."

Clotho moved and suddenly appeared behind Kaya, the blade of the cat claws pressed against Kaya's neck.

"Kill everyone!" he said coldly.

Kaya's face turned even paler in fear.

"Miss Kaya!" Usopp exclaimed worriedly.

So fast!

Zoro's pupils contracted. What was that movement just now?

"Shave?" Nami paused for a moment and instinctively looked at Luffy.

Why would pirates have Marine Six Styles? No, it seemed different, not as fast as her Shave...

"Put down your guns. Marines!" Clotho threatened, "Otherwise, I can't guarantee what will happen to Miss Kaya's head."

The Marines looked at each other.

"Damn it! It's all my fault for not suppressing him!" the captain blamed himself.

But Luffy was laughing.

I've been waiting for you to resist!

If you don't resist, how will Miss Kaya thank me?

If you don't resist, what will happen to my new ship?

Listen to me, thank you, Clotho.

And then, goodbye.

"Do you think you're fast?"

"What?" Clotho frowned, "Do you want Miss Kaya to die?"

"I'll give you a word: failure always runs through life. Clotho, you don't even have a chance."

Luffy said calmly.

In his words, he swung his arm and entered second gear.

Steam emitted from his body, momentarily stunning Clotho.

And in that instant, Luffy made his move.

"Shave!"

The speed of his movement was faster than Clotho's, too fast for the naked eye to catch.

Clotho's pupils contracted, and then he realized that Luffy had already approached him, a black fist rapidly enlarging in his pupils.

"Jet... Pistol!"

Boom!

Clotho didn't even have a chance to react. This punch hit his face, shattered his bones, and embedded itself in his body.

With a loud bang, he didn't even have time to scream. He flew backward, directly crashing through the entire villa.

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