Chapter 369: I have been looking for you for a long time

The fact that Admiral Krieg, known by the people of the East Blue as an overlord, was acting as humble as a dog left everyone present in deep shock.

"Is this really that same Krieg?"

Just as people were whispering among themselves, Krieg collapsed directly onto the floor, unconscious.

On the sea surface.

Ain walked to Karl's side and said with some helplessness: "I just confirmed it with Smoker; this ship belongs to the Krieg Pirates."

"They went to the Grand Line a while ago, so Smoker didn't pay much attention to them. I didn't expect them to return so soon. No, 'stray dogs' would be a more fitting description."

"The Krieg Pirates? Just hearing the name tells me they are small fry. What did Smoker say? Does he want us to take care of them for him while we're at it?"

Ain nodded helplessly: "Yes, to use your words... since we're already here."

"Hahahaha, yes, since we're already here, we might as well do it while we're at it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Karl's smile suddenly vanished. Ain, who was familiar with Karl, immediately noticed something was wrong: "What's the matter?"

"Sigh, it's nothing. A troublesome guy has arrived. I'm afraid we won't be able to eat in peace today..."

Ain asked in confusion: "A troublesome guy? Is there anyone in the East Blue who can make you feel troubled? It wouldn't be Vice Admiral Garp, would it?"

"No, someone more troublesome than Garp." "Then it is..."

"Dracule Mihawk."

Ain's delicate body trembled: "Hawk Eyes? How could that guy appear in the East Blue?"

Karl shook his head: "I don't know. No one knows what he is thinking. But if this guy runs into me... he certainly won't just say hello and leave."

"Hehe, that's true! Ever since you crossed blades with him at the Ship Graveyard Island last time, you two haven't fought again. Later, the world began to call you a Great Swordsman on par with him. No matter what, there is bound to be another battle between you."

"What? Feeling the pressure?"

Karl shook his head. Pressure? What a joke. Now he has the physique for swordsmanship, the stamina for physique, and the ability for stamina—how could Mihawk fight him?

Karl could even make Red-Haired Shanks behave when he was alone; no matter how strong Hawk Eyes is, how much stronger could he possibly be?

"Slow down a bit. We probably don't need to take action against the Krieg Pirates anymore."

The *Dreadnaught Sabre*.

Krieg, having just had a big meal, returned to his ship, looking coldly at his subordinates.

"First, we must abandon this broken ship that could sink at any moment, take back the restaurant, and deal with those few thug-like cooks. They look impressive, but they are actually trash..."

"Charge!"

"Uwaaaaaah!" "Ooooohaaaaah!!!"

Baratie.

"They're coming! I hear the pirates' roars! We must hold the restaurant at all costs! We absolutely cannot let them succeed!"

"This ship is our restaurant!"

The members of the Krieg Pirates swarmed forward, running and shouting.

"Go to hell! You stinking cooks!"

However, the next second...

*Swish~* A green flying slash instantly cut the *Dreadnaught Sabre* in half, then flew straight toward the *Holy Light*, which was about to arrive at Baratie.

Karl, standing at the bow, had the corners of his mouth slightly raised. He gripped Raven with his right hand and swung horizontally.

A dazzling golden flying slash crossed the sea, colliding with the green flying slash in an instant, creating a violent tremor.

For a moment, the sea began to "boil," kicking up massive waves nearly 50 meters high.

As the saying goes, when gods fight, mortals suffer. Under such an impact, the Krieg Pirates' ship turned into a pile of sea trash, shattered beyond recognition, with not even a place left to stand.

"A reputation is not without merit. This guy truly did not disappoint my expectations..." Mihawk, sitting on his coffin-boat, muttered to himself.

A sharp glint flashed in his hawk-like eyes, and the *Yoru* in his hand seemed to be trembling slightly, excited to have encountered an opponent worth fighting...

The floating restaurant Baratie trembled like a lone boat under the assault of the massive waves. Fortunately, they were not too close to the center of the collision, which is why they weren't ground into dust.

"What happened?"

"Look there, the Krieg Pirates' ship... it's just gone!!!"

"Who did this? Is this kind of power really something a human can possess?"

While everyone was nervous and confused, Zoro's body gave a sudden jolt. Only a swordsman could feel everything that had just happened.

That was a clash of the Dao of the sword; that was a sharpness like needles against wheat awns; that was an aura that made one look up in awe.

And in this world, there are not many swordsmen who possess this kind of power. If he had to say, there were probably only two.

One is the world's greatest swordsman, Hawk Eyes Dracule Mihawk, and the other is the Navy Hero, Karl.

For some reason, Zoro's whole body began to tremble slightly.

Last time he met Karl, he actually wanted to test himself against Karl. Although he knew he couldn't win, he just wanted to try.

It was just a pity that at that time... well, the situation was a bit awkward, so he didn't bring it up.

But now... it was highly likely that both Karl and Mihawk were here. How could he not be excited?

The turbulence on the sea gradually subsided, and a coffin-boat glowing with green candlelight slowly headed toward the floating restaurant Baratie.

On the other side, Karl's *Holy Light* was also heading toward the floating restaurant Baratie.

To sum it up in one sentence: The floating restaurant Baratie is in danger. ===== CHAPTER 371 =====