With a swing of her spiked iron club, Arleita commanded, "Attack!"
Immediately, several pirates rushed forward, brimming with murderous intent and ferocity.
"Colby, who is the most beautiful woman on the sea?" Arleita then turned to Colby and asked.
"It's... it's... you, Lady Arleita..." Colby, trembling in awe of Arleita's presence, began to answer. However, midway through his words, his mouth dropped open in disbelief as he stared at Moonlight, looking as if he had seen a ghost. He couldn't continue his sentence.
"Hmm?" Hearing only part of Colby's answer, Arleita was about to become enraged. But upon seeing Colby's stunned expression and following his gaze, she looked over and was instantly taken aback, her entire demeanor becoming grave.
"My God, what is that?"
"Impressive, really impressive!"
"Is this the true power of that swordsman? It's unbelievably strong!"
At that moment, the scene on the deck had caught the attention of the tourists in the cabin, who came out and were immediately struck with shock.
They saw Moonlight, facing off against the dozen pirates charging at him. He lifted his long sword, and a crescent-shaped sword aura, about ten meters wide, like moonlight, cleaved through the air.
The sword aura shot across swiftly, and before the attacking pirates could react, they were cut down in a single slash, dead beyond recovery!
Moreover, the sword aura continued to sweep through, causing devastating damage akin to a tidal wave, destroying tables and chairs as it went, extending all the way out of the cabin before it finally stopped.
"How is this possible? Karla and the others were taken out with a single stroke?"
"What kind of sword technique is this? It's as powerful as Moonlight's!"
"This strength, even the pirate hunter Zoro would be no match!"
The remaining pirates were stunned, and in the face of such terrifying power, they no longer dared to act recklessly. Some even retreated in fear.
"Damn it, so strong! Looks like I'll have to deal with you personally!"
Arleita, her expression extremely serious, was genuinely frightened by this sword technique. Even she might not be a match. However, as a captain, retreating upon encountering a powerful enemy wasn't an option. After all, if she couldn't face challenges, she wouldn't be able to navigate the Grand Line or obtain the great treasure!
Pirates were ruthless and daring, living on the edge of danger!
Arleita charged forward, her 500-pound frame moving like a human tank. The deck seemed to tremble under her weight as she ran, and the additional weight of the spiked iron club increased her power!
With a strike, the air around the iron club howled, demonstrating its immense strength!
"Such a mighty captain! With that strike, even a tiger would be crushed!"
"Go, Captain! Defeat this penniless swordsman!"
"Captain, you're amazing!"
The surrounding pirates cheered loudly.
"This pirate woman, though a bit heavy, is incredibly powerful. This swordsman might not be her match!"
"Too young, far too young. How could he stand up to the pirate captain?"
"This is bad!"
The tourists around also exclaimed in shock!
Arleita's dominance in the area was due to her immense strength. This strike alone proved it!
"Be careful!"
Even Colby, as a prisoner, was deeply aware of Arleita's strength.
"It's okay. That person is very strong!" At this moment, a fresh voice suddenly spoke up.
A seventeen-year-old boy, wearing a straw hat and looking indifferent, walked over to Colby.
"Who are you?" Colby asked, bewildered, looking at the boy.
"I'm Monkey D. Luffy, the man who aims to become the Pirate King!"
"The Pirate King?"
Colby was stunned, staring at the boy who had suddenly appeared beside him, unable to process the situation. Then, as if struck by lightning, he jumped up, his face filled with shock. "Are you saying the treasure left by the former Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, the greatest man who ruled the world, One Piece?"
"Yes," Luffy confirmed with a bright smile. "I'm currently looking for crew members. This person is very strong, and I want him to join my crew!"
Luffy pointed at Moonlight. At that moment, a loud bang echoed. It was as if a balloon had suddenly burst, and Colby, astonished, quickly looked over.
He saw an astonishing scene!
Arleita, charging at the unknown swordsman with her iron club, was about to smash him when the swordsman didn't dodge. Instead, he braced himself with one hand, catching Arleita's heavy iron club with ease!
Then, he threw a punch that struck Arleita hard!
Arleita screamed in pain as her 500-pound body was sent flying into the sea, disappearing from sight!
"Ah! Arleita was knocked away?"
Colby was in shock, unable to believe what he had just seen!
"This is terrible! The captain was knocked away by this swordsman!"
"Run, everyone, run! Captain, the captain!"
Seeing this, the pirates were utterly stunned. They fled in panic, scattering in all directions.
"How incredible! He knocked Arleita away!"
"You are our savior! Without you, we would have been doomed!"
"Thank you for saving all of us!"
"Wonderful!"
The tourists cheered and expressed their gratitude to Moonlight with smiles.
"Hehe!" Moonlight smiled faintly, indifferent. To him, Arleita was merely a minor obstacle.
"By the way, I'm a bit hungry!" At that moment, his stomach growled.
He had just crossed over and was starving. After this activity, he was even hungrier.
Moonlight awkwardly said.
"Ha ha ha! Quick, bring out the best food and drinks to thank our benefactor!"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
"Ha ha ha!"
The tourists laughed and quickly brought out delicious food and drinks.
Moonlight had saved them all, and they were more than willing to offer him their best.
"Food, food, food, I want it too!" Hearing about the food, Luffy's eyes widened, and he eagerly ran inside, completely ignoring Colby, to devour the feast that had been prepared.
Seeing this, Colby gritted his teeth and followed.
"The food on this ship is quite good. It's delicious."
With the warm hospitality from the people, Moonlight quickly finished his meal, which was indeed exquisite.
After politely thanking everyone, he exited the cabin and enjoyed the beautiful sea view!
"Your skills are impressive. How about joining my crew?" At that moment, Luffy emerged with a satisfied burp, saw Moonlight, and extended an invitation.