The newly arrived trio was none other than the group from Tushan!
As they approached the villa, Tushan had already heard the sounds of a heated argument coming from inside.
Inwardly, he couldn't help but feel a bit of admiration for Kuro.
At the very least, while his own strength was unmatched, his acting skills were far inferior to Kuro's, who could curse even himself. No wonder he was willing to be a humble steward for three years!
Tushan and his companions stood firmly in the courtyard.
The previously tense atmosphere among Usopp and his group instantly shifted as they looked towards the newcomers with varied expressions.
Kaya was unsure of what these suddenly appearing individuals, who had even casually dismantled her gate, intended to do.
Talking about making her his wife and such, it was completely nonsensical!
Usopp, trembling, nervously fixed his gaze on the amiable-looking Tushan.
"They... they are the pirates who came ashore!"
"What?!"
Kaya gasped, covering her mouth in shock.
Judging by their earlier rough behavior in dismantling the gate, it indeed seemed like the actions of vicious pirates!
With this thought, Kaya finally believed what Usopp had said earlier, realizing it wasn't a joke.
She looked at Tushan and his companions with a wary expression, her feet involuntarily retreating a few steps in fear.
Seeing Kaya clearly frightened, Tushan chuckled inwardly.
Kaya had truly misunderstood him.
After all, given the situation just now, he couldn't exactly knock and politely ask the people inside to open the door, could he?
It would have been a waste of time and words.
It was better to be straightforward and resolve any issues swiftly!
As for the issue here, it was naturally Kuro, whose face had turned extremely unpleasant upon Tushan's arrival.
In their panic, Usopp and Kaya hadn't noticed Tushan mentioning the name 'Kuro.'
But as Kuro himself, he couldn't ignore this name that had been buried in his heart for three years!
Most importantly, from the power Tushan casually displayed, Kuro quickly realized.
Could it be that everything Usopp had said was true?!
And to immediately call out his name, where on earth did this person come from?!
Kuro's face darkened as he glanced at Kaya, who seemed oblivious to the name, and quickly began to devise a plan.
While Kuro's mind raced, Tushan casually checked Kuro's attributes.
Basic Attributes:
Attack: B+; Defense: C+; Strength: B; Speed: A; Stamina: B
Haki:
Armament Haki: None; Observation Haki: None; Conqueror's Haki: None
Combat Skills:
Martial Arts: B+; Swordsmanship: B; Sniping: D+
Overall Attributes: B
With an overall attribute of B, Kuro was undoubtedly a formidable pirate in the East Blue.
His most outstanding attribute was his A-level speed.
To Tushan, this speed was akin to that of a snail.
Retracting his gaze and temporarily setting Kuro aside, Tushan turned his attention to Kaya, who stood like a startled rabbit.
Kaya wore a light blue dress, showcasing her delicate and slender figure.
Though she lacked Makino's mature allure and Nami's nearly perfect figure, for seventeen-year-old Kaya, her youthful charm was her greatest asset!
Her beautiful golden hair framed her captivating eyes and slightly pale face.
Perhaps due to spending much time indoors, Kaya had only worn a pair of light purple slippers when she came down.
Even with such a simple outfit, it couldn't hide the elegant fragrance that seemed to emanate from her.
Unlike the gentle and mature Makino, Kaya was gentle yet pure, like a newly bloomed daffodil!
With such labels as 'young lady,' 'delicate,' and 'pure,' Tushan found himself irresistibly drawn to her...
Just as he felt for Makino and Nami, his feelings were genuine!
Makino and Nami, seeing Tushan's captivated expression, rolled their eyes, wishing they could pinch him hard on both sides.
However, in front of others, they maintained their composure, giving their man the respect he deserved.
Moreover, when they looked at Kaya, they didn't feel any resistance towards this delicate and gentle sister.
In their hearts, they could accept any sisters Tushan brought to them.
But if they didn't like someone, even if Tushan brought them, they wouldn't show any enthusiasm.
As for this Kaya...
She might be quite nice!
Under Tushan's intense gaze, Kaya grew increasingly flustered.
Usopp, recalling Tushan's earlier words about making Kaya his wife, felt his expression change rapidly.
Though his legs felt weak, Usopp gritted his teeth and stepped in front of Kaya, spreading his arms wide.
"Kaya, as long as I'm here, they won't lay a finger on you unless they kill me first!"
"Usopp..."
Kaya was touched by Usopp's trembling figure standing protectively in front of her.
She felt a pang of guilt for losing her temper with Usopp earlier.
However, if these newcomers were indeed terrifying pirates, today might be their last.
Kaya couldn't understand why they had targeted her home!
Was it for her wealth?
Or... had they really just set their sights on her?!
Usopp knew that against these people, he stood no chance.
Given the dire situation, he decided to stand in front of the person he wanted to protect!
To finally become the great warrior of the sea he always aspired to be!
Even though he had never set sail.
Seeing Usopp and Kaya's expressions of despair and fear, Tushan sighed, realizing they had misunderstood him.
From their talk of pirates, Tushan deduced it was likely due to the pirate ship they had taken from Buggy.
He considered how to explain the situation.
But as his gaze shifted to Kuro, who was slowly rising, Tushan suddenly smirked.
"Long-nose, you saw us disembark from the pirate ship at the shore, right?"
Tushan casually asked Usopp.
Usopp shivered, knowing that was precisely why he believed they were pirates!
Seeing Usopp remain silent, Tushan didn't mind. Instead, he turned his playful gaze to Kuro.
He smiled slightly and said, "But let me remind you, not everyone who disembarks from a pirate ship is a pirate."
"That's right! Don't lump us in with those despicable pirates. If you misunderstood us because of that ship, let me tell you, we took it after defeating a group of pirates..."
Nami, realizing the misunderstanding, coldly snorted and spoke up to clarify for Tushan.
But before she could finish, Tushan interrupted her.
Taking over, he continued with a smile, "Ah, we encountered a group called the Black Cat Pirates and dealt with them."
"And it seems we heard some rather interesting things from them~"
Tushan coldly stared at Kuro, noticing how his previously calm demeanor instantly tensed up!
Everyone present, including Makino and Nami, looked at Tushan in surprise.
"The Black Cat Pirates... what's going on?"
"Did we lose our memory? I remember it being Buggy's pirate ship..."
The two women exchanged confused glances, unsure of what Tushan was up to...
The most cautious transmigrator, only setting sail after reaching the top!
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