【In the Navy branch, inside the bounty exchange hall, Kakuzu frowned, anxiously waiting...】
【‘Damn it, the Navy is too slow. Why haven't they delivered my bounty yet...’ Kakuzu said anxiously...】
【As for Nami, she was nervously glancing around at the Navy, fearing that they might suddenly pounce and capture them...】
【‘Tap tap tap...’ At that moment, a hurried sound of footsteps came from afar, and countless Navy soldiers suddenly burst in, led by Colonel Carl...】
【Colonel Carl saw the red cloud and black clothing on Kakuzu and immediately said, “Indeed, a member of the Akatsuki organization. Capture them!”】
【‘Yes...’ Upon hearing the command, the surrounding Navy soldiers quickly closed in on Kakuzu...】
【‘Lord Kakuzu, what should we do now...’ Seeing the rapidly approaching Navy, Nami looked terrified...】
【‘What does this mean, Navy!? Don’t you want to give me my bounty anymore!?...’ Kakuzu glared at Colonel Carl with a hostile expression...】
【‘Bounty!? What bounty!? You still have the mood to worry about bounties! You should take care of yourself first! ... As a member of the Akatsuki organization, you are under arrest by the Navy. Surrender immediately!...’ Colonel Carl said to Kakuzu without hesitation.】
【You are about to be arrested by the Navy, and you still think about bounties. Is this what members of the Akatsuki organization are like!?】
【Upon hearing Colonel Carl's words, a chilling aura suddenly emanated from Kakuzu...】
【‘Damn it, no one can take my money. Anyone who tries to take my money will die...’ Enraged, Kakuzu's body erupted with countless tentacles, which shot out like blades, attacking the surrounding Navy soldiers...】
【‘Ah... ah... ah...’ A series of screams erupted as countless Navy soldiers had no chance to react and were directly pierced through by the black tentacles, dying instantly...】
【‘What!? You dare to kill my Navy soldiers? This is unforgivable. Die!...’ Seeing Kakuzu actually dare to kill their Navy soldiers, Colonel Carl was shocked, and without hesitation, he drew his longsword and charged at Kakuzu...】
【Facing the attacking Colonel Carl, Kakuzu did not dodge but instead formed a seal with both hands, “Earth Release, Hardening...” Instantly, Kakuzu's skin became incredibly hard, just as Colonel Carl's longsword came crashing down...】
【‘Bang...’ A loud crashing sound echoed as Colonel Carl's longsword struck Kakuzu's body fiercely...】
【However, the expected scene of flesh and blood flying did not occur. Colonel Carl felt as if his sword had struck solid rock, and the immense recoil even made his hands numb...】
【While Colonel Carl was momentarily stunned, Kakuzu's attack arrived, and he directly grabbed Colonel Carl by the neck, lifting him up...】
【‘Let go of me, let go of me, you despicable guy...’ Suddenly grabbed by the neck, Colonel Carl struggled and shouted...】
【But unfortunately, no matter how he struggled, it was useless; Kakuzu's arm was as hard as rock...】
【‘You who dared to take my bounty can die...’ Kakuzu tightened his grip.】
【‘Crack...’ A sound of breaking echoed as Colonel Carl's neck was twisted by Kakuzu, and the struggling Colonel Carl suddenly fell silent...】
【Kakuzu released his right hand, and Colonel Carl fell to the ground like a dead fish, motionless...】
【‘Colonel Carl!... Damn it, this pirate killed Colonel Carl...’】
【‘Damn pirate, how dare you kill Colonel Carl...’】
【‘Avenge Colonel Carl, kill this pirate...’】
【‘......’】
【One by one, the Navy soldiers, seeing their officer killed by Kakuzu, were filled with righteous indignation and launched an attack on Kakuzu...】
【‘Hmph, are you also trying to take my bounty!? If that's the case, then you can all die too!...’】
【‘Lightning Release - Earth Walk...’ Kakuzu formed seals with both hands, and a violent surge of lightning erupted, attacking the charging Navy soldiers...】
【‘Ah... ah... ah...’ Accompanied by a series of screams, all the charging Navy soldiers were charred by the raging lightning...】
【‘Hey... Nami, what are you still doing there!? Quickly find all the treasures here for me...’ After dealing with the Navy soldiers, Kakuzu shouted loudly at Nami, who was still in a daze...】
【‘Uh... yes... Lord Kakuzu...’ Hearing Kakuzu's words, Nami finally came to her senses and quickly began to loot the Navy branch...】
【......】
【Above the sea, a Navy warship was swiftly sailing across the surface, searching the surroundings...】
【‘Haven't we found the group of pirates that destroyed the Navy branch yet!?...’ Smoker asked the Navy soldiers beside him...】
【‘Colonel Smoker, we are searching the surrounding waters and should soon discover the pirates' whereabouts...’ a Navy soldier reported...】
【‘Damn pirates! Increase the search speed and be sure to find this group of pirates as soon as possible...’ Smoker said anxiously...】
【It has been three days since they set sail, and Smoker has been leading the Navy warship to search for the pirates who destroyed the Navy branch, but after searching for so long, they still haven't found any trace of the pirates...】
【‘Colonel Smoker, important information!...’】
【‘According to the latest news, the Navy's 18th branch has been destroyed...’ a Navy soldier approached Smoker to report...】
【‘What!? Who! Who dares to destroy the Navy branch!?...’ Upon hearing that another Navy branch had been destroyed, Smoker was shocked and asked...】
【‘According to the returned intelligence, it was done by members of the Akatsuki organization, and the one who destroyed the Navy's 16th branch was also a member of the Akatsuki organization...’ the Navy soldier continued...】
【‘Akatsuki!? The organization the Navy Headquarters has been searching for!?...’】
【‘Contact the Navy Headquarters immediately. Members of the Akatsuki organization have appeared in the East Sea, and we need support!...’ Smoker said immediately.】