NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 13: Didn’t Expect You to Have Some Bite
Hearing the commotion from above, Nami couldn't help but roll her eyes and mutter in exasperation:
"No wonder the screams from those pirates downstairs were so loud, and yet no one came to check."
"So they're busy partying up here."
"Ufufufu." Karina chuckled as well, unable to hold back her amusement.
"Looks like these pirates took over this town way too easily, and with no Marines coming after them, they've completely let their guard down."
She had already sensed this when she noticed there wasn't a single pirate standing guard at the port. Now, her suspicions were fully confirmed.
Clack—!
With a push, Will opened the rooftop door and stepped out, straightening his back as he looked ahead.
A scene similar to when they had entered the tavern earlier played out once more.
The pirates on the rooftop froze in place, turning their heads in unison toward the newcomers. The once-lively atmosphere instantly fell into silence.
Seeing the three figures standing at the rooftop entrance, all the pirates showed expressions of shock and vigilance.
Ignoring the small fry, Will's gaze went directly to a man reclining lazily on a deck chair in the middle of the group. Clad in an unmistakable circus-clown outfit, the man was exactly who he was looking for.
"So, you're Buggy the Clown?"
"Hm?"
Buggy cracked open his eyes at the sound of the unfamiliar voice. A tall, broad-shouldered man and two young women immediately came into view.
The moment he noticed the man's imposing stature, his heart instinctively clenched.
But then he quickly dismissed his own reaction.
This was just the East Blue, not the Grand Line. Being tall and muscular didn't mean anything here. Relaxing again, he smirked in disdain at the three party crashers.
"Another bounty hunter crawling out of the woodwork, huh?"
"And you've brought two ladies with you? What, planning to die in style?"
Hearing his arrogant words, Will raised an eyebrow in mild surprise.
"Buggy the Clown, didn't expect you to have some bite."
"Hah?" Buggy blinked, momentarily puzzled by the comment.
But Will had already confirmed his target and had no interest in further banter. He decided to get straight to business.
To ensure that Buggy wouldn't hold back, he deliberately added a slight mocking edge to his tone.
"And that ridiculous red nose of yours... quite the spectacle."
"WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?!"
Buggy shot up from his chair, eyes wide in disbelief.
The surrounding pirates were equally stunned, their jaws dropping.
The rooftop immediately erupted in murmurs:
"Oh man, that guy is dead meat."
"Yeah, he actually insulted the captain's nose to his face."
"Hahaha, what an idiot! He has no idea that the captain's nose is a forbidden topic!"
"Keh keh keh, the captain's gonna blow his top for sure."
"The last time someone mocked his nose... well, we all know how that ended."
As the pirates grinned in anticipation of the inevitable fallout, Buggy's rage had already reached critical levels. He practically jumped up and down, face flushing red as he howled:
"You damn bastard! How dare you mock my nose right in front of me?!"
"Don't think I won't beat you up just because you're tall!"
"Prepare for a grand and spectacular death!"
Chop-Chop Flying Knives!
Without hesitation, Buggy whipped out a dagger in his right hand.
Then, with a sudden motion, he flung his entire hand—forearm and all—straight toward Will, the dagger's blade gleaming menacingly.
"What the—?! His arm just detached and flew off?!"
Nami and Karina gasped, their faces filled with shock.
They hadn't expected such a bizarre ability.
Clang!
Yet, Will remained unfazed. Lifting his right hand with precision, he casually pinched the flying dagger's blade between his fingers.
No matter how much strength Buggy's detached hand applied, it couldn't budge an inch.
"Damn it... How is this possible?!"
Buggy broke out into a cold sweat. This was completely outside of his expectations.
His experiences at sea had honed his instincts—he could tell in an instant that this towering man in front of him was far more dangerous than he had initially thought.
Will, meanwhile, felt the force behind the attack and was visibly disappointed.
His left hand, which had been tucked in his pocket, slowly emerged. He grabbed Buggy's detached hand at the wrist and began to squeeze—harder and harder.
"AHHH—!"
Buggy shrieked in pain, yelling in desperation, "Let go of me, you bastard!"
Will ignored him completely. Increasing the pressure, he forcefully pried the dagger away from the severed hand.
Studying the hand that was now struggling weakly in his grasp, Will smirked in amusement before casually tossing it backward.
"Tie that thing up so it doesn't fly away."
Having said his piece, he strode forward, unfazed by Buggy's enraged expression.
That hand was now his trophy.
Returning it? Not a chance.
Nami and Karina instantly understood his intent.
The two of them swiftly pulled out ropes and worked together to bind the severed hand. In no time, they had tied it up so tightly it resembled a ball, completely immobilizing it.
"Damn those two women!"
Seeing his hand rendered useless, Buggy's forehead bulged with veins, his teeth gritting in fury.
But he didn't have time to focus on that now.
The real problem was the man steadily closing the distance between them.
Buggy's eyes darted around before he suddenly raised his arms dramatically, shouting with great bravado:
"Everything is going exactly as planned!"
"Minions! ATTACK! Cut this bastard to pieces!"
"To the first one who kills him, I'll personally reward 1,000,000 Berries!"
The moment the words left his lips, he winced slightly. That was going to hurt his wallet.
Yet, as soon as their captain made the bold declaration, the crew erupted in excitement.
With the exception of Cabaji, Mohji, and the large lion crouched nearby, the rest of the pirates gleefully raised their weapons and charged toward Will.
"Kill him!!!"
"Take him down!"
"Back off! The bounty is mine!"
"You wish! That million's mine!"
"Keh keh keh! Chop him up!"
Watching the chaotic mob rush toward him, Will finally came to a stop.
He let his arms hang loosely at his sides, exuding a sense of absolute calm.
Meanwhile, Buggy seized the opportunity. Darting to the rooftop's edge, he hastily repositioned a cannon, loading it with a special explosive shell.
Then, he swiftly aimed the barrel straight at Will.
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